What is a Certificate of Authenticity (COA)? A Certificate of Authenticity (COA) is a label that helps you identify genuine Microsoft software. A COA is not a software license – it is a visual identifier that assists in determining whether or not the Microsoft software you are running is genuine. However, without it, you will […]
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Graduate Degrees With the Best Futures
In a tough job market, it makes sense to look for ways to set yourself apart from the competition. But is extra school the best — or most cost-effective — way to advance? This year, 26 percent of graduating seniors headed for a graduate or professional degree, up from 24 percent last year, according to […]
Best Places to Raise Your Kids: 2010
See which town ranked highest in BusinessWeek’s fourth annual survey of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids. Hint: It’s in Illinois You’d think that the character of a village that grew from 12,000 to 60,000 residents in less than 40 years might have changed with the population. But young families move into Tinley Park, […]
Hong Kong Newspapers
Asia Times Online newspaper that reports and examines geopolitical, political, economic and business issues from an Asian perspective. bc Magazine Hong Kong entertainment magazine. Computerworld Hong Kong IT insight for Hong Kong technology professionals. Geoexpat.com Expatriate website providing news, resources, forums, classifieds and jobs listings. Hong Kong Herald Online newspaper for Hong Kong, presenting local […]
Bracing for Another Market Crash
Bracing for another market crash The markets have made quite a comeback this year. But is it too much too soon? NEW YORK (Money) — Question: I’m very worried that we may see another stock market correction. Since the market low of early March, my 401(k)’s value has risen 77%, which seems like an awfully […]
Five Tips to Shop Black Friday
Five Tips to Shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday Securely This Friday is Black Friday–officially kicking off the 2009 holiday shopping season. Online attackers and malware developers know how to capitalize on current events, and the rush to find great holiday bargains offers a prime opportunity to exploit eager shoppers. Here are five tips to […]
History Of Black Friday
Originally, September 24, 1869 was deemed Black Friday; a day of stock market catastrophe. The history of the day after Thanksgiving being the official start of the holiday shopping season may be linked together with the idea of Santa Claus parades. Parades celebrating Thanksgiving often include an appearance by Santa at the end of the […]
Ten Questions on the Volatile Housing Market
Lower prices have spurred home sales, but looming foreclosures and high unemployment are clouding the outlook The U.S. housing market has been in a slump for the past four years. When will it ever end? In recent years, real estate has proven as jittery and unreliable as any other market. The average U.S. home price […]