VentureBeat StumbleUpon raises $17M as traffic climbsVentureBeatThis is the company's second try at the startup game, having been acquired by eBay for $75 million in 2007, then spinning out again in 2009 because content recommendations and e-commerce aren't exactly a natural fit. StumbleUpon's main service is a …StumbleUpon raises $17 millionSan Francisco Business TimesStumbleUpon's Second…
A Framingham Police officer stumbled and accidentally shot and killed a Framingham man as he laid face down on the floor of his home in January, the Middlesex district attorney’s office announced today. More: continued here
Minnesota bill pits Twins, Springsteen against StubHubWinona Daily NewsSupporters include eBay, which owns StubHub, and a fan group opposed to restrictions on paperless tickets. Concert promoters and venues including Target Center say the bill would benefit scalpers and hurt fans. They say artists such as Bruce …and more » More: continued here
DA: Eurie Stamps shot accidentally by policeMetroWest Daily NewsMiddlesex District Attorney Gerry Leone said today that Framingham Police Officer Paul Duncan shot and killed Eurie Stamps during a drug raid 63 days ago on Jan. 5. Stamps, 68, was unarmed and laying on the ground. Duncan, a member of the SWAT team, … More: continued…
Union Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal (right) and Minister of State Sachin Pilot address the media during the launch of the ‘e-post office’ portal of India Post in New Delhi on Wednesday. More: continued here
Stocks Trade Choppy as Oil Futures Retreat With eBay (EBAY) and IBM (IBM) on …Market Intelligence CentereBay (EBAY) and US Steel (X) are down 3%. IBM (IBM) and Macy's (M) are up 3%. ENSCO International (ESV) is up 4%. The VIX is up 0.55 to 20.37 after opening at 20.05. Earlier today it hit a…
No decision made on future of Windsor post officeTidewater NewsWINDSOR—Several Windsor residents pleaded with the Town Council Tuesday to “do all in their power” to keep the post office in town. Council went on to discuss the matter behind closed doors, but made no decision. Town Manager Michael Stallings said he … More: continued here
Dam break washes out Lincoln County roadWLBT-TVStamps Lake is a private lake about three miles south of Brookhaven. The Road affected is River Road. There were no injuries or property damage when the dam broke overnight. All the water ran into a creek. The washed out road will force families who …and more » More: continued…
Daily Mail Hearse that drove Earnhardt put on eBayFOXSports.comA 1996 Lincoln Town Car Hearse being billed as Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s “Last Ride” is up for bid on eBay. These moments defined Earnhardt as a NASCAR legend. The asking price for the hearse is $1.5 million and, with around six days left in the bidding, …Dale…
Royal expert Ciara Hunt answers your questions about Prince William’s fiancée, Kate Middleton, and her transformation into a modern-day princess. More: continued here