The first two Blu-ray discs that support UltraViolet went on sale this month, enabling purchasers to stream or download copies of the films in addition to simply playing the disc. This week, however, reports emerged from GigaOm and the Wall… More: continued here
Read More »Pictured: The Marriott room renamed Royal Suite after Prince Harry stays there … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Pictured: The Marriott room renamed Royal Suite after Prince Harry stays there …Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter It is safe to assume that prior to this week, nobody visiting San Diego would have planned their holiday around the Marriott Courtyard hotel in Solana Beach. But after Prince Harry's …
Read More »UltraViolet on eBay? No big deal – Los Angeles Times
UltraViolet on eBay? No big dealLos Angeles TimesThis week, however, reports emerged from GigaOm and the Wall Street Journal that some buyers were selling their UltraViolet rights on eBay for $1 or $2. Oh, the horror! Here's how the Journal's Michelle Kung put it: It took three years for a …
Read More »Moran introduces bill to protect rural post offices – Pratt Tribune
Hays Daily News Moran introduces bill to protect rural post officesPratt TribuneThe Sawyer Post Office is in the new bank building, built in 1916. The 1904 bank, on the west side of Main Street is now a carpenter's shop. By Carol Bronson Pratt County residents continue to wait for news …
Read More »State takes unclaimed property on auction road show – Boston Herald
State takes unclaimed property on auction road showBoston HeraldBeginning today, the state will display a traveling showcase of unclaimed goods from its growing stockpile — mostly found in long-forgotten safe deposit boxes — in advance of an eBay auction to unload the abandoned loot. …State Treasury Offers Preview Of Unclaimed …
Read More »Tree planting to observe ’91 post office shooting
Letter carriers also pushing for plaque with words ‘preventable tragedy’ More: continued here
Read More »County Hiring New Food Stamps Workers – Voice of San Diego
County Hiring New Food Stamps WorkersVoice of San DiegoThis afternoon, I appeared on KPBS' Midday Edition to discuss how long hold times on San Diego County's food-stamps help line are making it hard for low-income residents to apply. County officials said they weren't available to join … More: continued here
Read More »Zaarly Reels In $14 Million and Meg Whitman – New York Times (blog)
New York Times Zaarly Reels In $14 Million and Meg WhitmanNew York Times (blog)EBay transformed the way people sold vintage trinkets online. Craigslist changed the way people bought new sofas and hunted for apartments in their towns. A new start-up called Zaarly hopes to alter the way people outsource simple …
Read More »Move for downtown York post office on hold
York, PA – Moving day for York’s downtown post office has been postponed indefinitely after a deal with a potential buyer fell through, officials said Tuesday. More: continued here
Read More »On Hold For Food Stamps – KPBS
KPBS On Hold For Food StampsKPBSBut, a new report finds that the phone line set up to help people apply for food stamps and other benefits, is answering only about 18-percent of the calls…and wait times have increased to about 40 minutes. San Diego County has ranked amongst the …and …
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