In a ruling issued today, a federal court in Karlsruhe has determined interruption of internet service to be grounds for compensation, as it can be categorized as an "essential material item, " Reuters reports.

ENGADGET: In Germany, internet service providers pay you! (for loss of service)

The participants were dictated basic material and asked to write a news item with a proper news lead.

UNESCO: Communication and Information

One of the first things to come out of the IRS this year is this little item touting its social meda material.

FORBES: IRS Promotes its Social Media Resources

To improve your chances of getting full credit, provide a sales slip or gift receipt, return the item in new condition, unopened, and with all packaging material.

FORBES: Returning A Gift? What You Need To Know About This Year's Return Policies