Airlines tacking on more fees and charges (Chicago Tribune)

Airlines tack on litany of charges that boost costs With the airline industry again in a financial swoon, U.S. carriers, except for discounter Southwest Airlines, are slapping charges on everything from window seats to toting pets on board to redeeming frequent-flier miles. Starting this month, Chicago-based United Airlines, the leader …

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ASU student attempts to sell vote on eBay (ABC 15 Phoenix)

An Arizona State University who tried to sell his vote on eBay has removed the posting. Twenty-year-old Craig Kessler said it is a “symbolic thing.” “My vote probably isn’t going to matter,” said the junior majoring in accounting. “One vote isn’t going to make a difference.” More: continued here

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Smart shopping online (Daily Nebraskan)

Shopping online offers convenience and low prices. But online stores create a breeding ground for fraud and identity theft. Investigators from online businesses, eBay and PayPal, assist in three arrests a day, totaling nearly 3,500 fraud and identity cases per month, said Rich LaMagna, eBay’s Online Safety Advisor. More: continued …

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