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Amazon to start collecting sales tax in New Jersey beginning July of next year

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Amazon to start collecting sales tax in New Jersey beginning July of next year

Taxes. Taxes. Taxes. That's what you folks living within the Garden State will have to pay on Amazon purchases starting July 2013. The recent news -- which is likely to cause some of you to throw a minor temper tantrum -- comes shortly after Jeff Bezos & Co. settled with the Texas government to also begin collecting sales tax in that state. Similar to the Lone Star deal, though, Amazon's agreed to create about 1,500 full-time jobs by building a couple of distribution centers in New Jersey -- and let's face it, job creation is always good news. Sorry, but looks like the Jersey Shore crew will have to spend a couple extra bucks the next time they place an order for that weekly stock of tanning lotion.

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Amazon.com to Charge Sales Tax on New Jersey Orders Starting in 2013

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We have some bad news for people who like to shop on Amazon.com in New Jersey. The giant retailer is out to build two huge distribution centers within New Jersey that Governor Chris Christie says...

Stormtrooper Basketball Jersey: There’s Only One Team Playing for the Empire

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Ever wondered what stormtroopers do for fun? How about a pleasant basketball game, between the Rebel Alliance and the Empire. Who would win? Well, if you want to root for the Dark Side of the Force, then you should get this basketball jersey, which will allow you to play for the only important team, the Empire’s.

stormtrooper basketball jersey

While the jersey doesn’t come with a helmet, it’s probably best to not wear one when playing hoops anyhow. You’ll probably end up kicking Rebel scum ass, while playing as Trooper 77. Worst case, you can always take out your blaster and smoke them.

stormtrooper basketball jersey back front

You can get your officially-licensed Stormtrooper Basketball Jersey from ThinkGeek for $29.99(USD). I wonder if they’ll release that Death Star basketball and/or some more jerseys in the future.

[via Jay Mug]