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High-paying web company moving to Danville
A new high-paying employer is moving to Danville. Web Parts will move its computer programming and data center to the city from Guatamala. The operation will start with just ten positions, but the company expects to grow to more than 250 in a few years....
Tags: Guatemala, Business, Technology, Companies and Corporations, Science and Technology
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Amazon.com will start collecting sales tax in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) --
Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration has reached a deal withAmazon.com Inc. for the giant online retailer to start collecting sales taxes in Virginia.
The agreement calls for Amazon to start collecting the taxes of purchases made by...Tags: Government, E-Commerce Industry, Finance, Politics, Taxation
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Virginia takes new approach to internet education
ReporterThe march of technology has changed the way we communicate. Young people especially are seeing the benefits, and the dangers of living their lives online. Now the state is introducing a new effort to help students navigate some of the difficult issues...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Bob McDonnell, Corporate Officers, Mark R. Warner, Science
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Panel spent $142M in 2011 in state's tobacco region
A commission created to spark development in southwest and Southside Virginia spent $142 million in the last fiscal year to change the landscape of the state's rural communities hurt by manufacturing and agricultural job losses.
The Virginia Tobacco...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Microsoft Corp., Mecklenburg County (Virginia)
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OUR HEALTH: I can see clearly now!
Thanks to iLASIK, I can see clearly now!
After years of consideration, Mark Cox of Lynchburg finally made the decision to have LASIK eye surgery. His only regret is that he didn’t get it done sooner.
According to the Vision Council of...Tags: Cataracts, Macular Degeneration, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia), Glaucoma, File Sharing
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Smart Phone safety; new software helps keep personal data personal
ReporterA local researcher has developed new technology that would impress even James Bond. It all centers around your smart phone and can help with everything from keeping your medical records private, to preventing your kids from sexting. Just how personal is...Tags: Software Industry, Business, File Sharing, Medical Research, Google Inc.
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Danville's broadband service named one of the best in the world
ReporterIt's an honor very few communities can say they've had. One hometown in our area has bragging rights. For the third year in a row Danville has been named a Smart 21 community by the Intelligent Community Forum. The New York based group chooses 21...Tags: Business, Telecommunication Service, File Sharing, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers
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Salem ending negotiations with Comcast
ReporterSlow, spotty or non-exist service, just some of the complaints from Comcast customers. Tuesday, Salem and Roanoke County leaders announced they were "ceasing their good faith negotiations" with the cable company. Talks have going on for nearly a year...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Entertainment, New Products, Politics, Companies and Corporations
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Cox Customers upset about spike in their bills
ReporterCox Communications customers are getting a surprise when they look at this month's bill. Many customers are seeing increases on their bills. It depends on what services you get from Cox but some customers tell us their bills are nine, ten dollars higher...Tags: HBO (tv network), Showtime (tv network), Satellite and Cable Service, Prices, Media Industry
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Supercomputing center to be established in Danville
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- A nonprofit science, technology and strategy group is partnering with a supercomputing company to establish a computing center in Danville.
Gov. Bob McDonnell said Noblis and Cray Inc. will invest $2.5 million to establish the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Government, Business, Colleges and Universities, Unrest, Conflicts and War
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How to choose a password that protects you! (and how often should you change your password)
WDBJ-TV Anchor/ReporterHackers got into more Citigroup accounts than initially thought. More than 360,000 accounts in all were breached. Hackers stole names, account numbers and email addresses. Of those, more than 5,000are Virginia customers. It once again brings up the...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Citigroup Incorporated, Computer Crime
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I had a lovely dinner with a couple of friends recently. The food was so so, the company was great. When the checks arrived, we started talking about tips. I mentioned that I tip before the tax. My friend replied...Tags: Biutiful (movie), Polls, News Media, The Pilgrims, Labor Day
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