Sending large datasets to Amazon? Use the Post OfficeArs Technica, MAAmazon has introduced a new method to move large amounts of data to and from its Amazon S3 cloud storage. The method is decidedly low-tech—it involves shipping the data through the mail on an external device. By Chris Foresman | Last …
Read More »Utah demand for food stamps increasing (ABC 4 Salt Lake City)
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Utah charities that provide food tolow-income families say food stamp use grew 5 percent between March and April to more than 78,700 households. More: continued here
Read More »Queen to stop breeding beloved corgis after more than half a century of royal pets (Daily Mail: World News)
The Queen is famously associated with her beloved corgis but has decided to stop breeding more following the death of two of her pets, it is reported. More: continued here
Read More »So near, yet so far for Royal Challengers (The Hindu)
So near, yet so far. That was the exact case with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the IPL final on Sunday in Johannesburg. To say that I am disappointed would be a gross understatement. Even at the half-way mark of our chase we were in control and cruising to victory. More: …
Read More »Earlysville Ceremony Honors Fallen Soldiers – NBC 29 News
Earlysville Ceremony Honors Fallen SoldiersNBC 29 News, VAHundreds gathered at the Earlysville Post Office on Monday to celebrate Memorial Day and remember those who have given their lives for others. Veterans of Foreign Wars Champ Lawson Jr. Post 2044 hosted the event. "I lost a lot of friends in the armed …
Read More »EBay, L’Oreal Meet to Start Mediation on Fighting Counterfeits (Bloomberg)
May 25 (Bloomberg) — EBay Inc. and L’Oreal SA met in Paris today to organize court-ordered mediation toward an accord to jointly combat the sale of products such as fake perfume on the world’s largest auction Web site. More: continued here
Read More »Canada Post Joins Canadian Geographic and the Canadian Museum of Nature for 2nd Annual Wildlife Photography Contest (Marketwire)
OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – May 25, 2009) – Canada Post is collaborating with Canadian Geographic and the Canadian Museum of Nature for the second annual Canadian Wildlife Photography of the Year Contest, giving Canadians a chance to have one of their wildlife photographs reproduced on a stamp. Five category-winning photographs will …
Read More »Stamps welcome Chase the Cure (OurSports Central)
The Calgary Stampeders will welcome Wes Bauer, son of Winnipeg Blue Bombers President and CEO Lyle Bauer, to McMahon Stadium on Wednesday, May 27 at 11 a.m. Bauer is cycling through Calgary in support of his initiative Chase the Cure, a cycling trip across Canada to raise funds and awareness …
Read More »EBay win against L’Oreal in UK High Court (ARNnet)
EBay cannot be held legally accountable for the sale of fake L’Oreal goods, including perfumes and face creams, on its Web site, according to a decision in the U.K. High Court. More: continued here
Read More »Post Office blunder threatens hundreds of branches – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Post Office blunder threatens hundreds of branchesDaily Mail, UKBy Sean Poulter and Alan Roden The Post Office is threatening the future of hundreds of small branches by demanding back-dated fees for cash machines that were not supposed to cost postmasters a penny. Branches with the free-to-use ATMs have been …
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