IT must prepare for Hadoop security issuesComputerworldMeanwhile, Ebay is using Hadoop technology and the Hbase open source database to build a new search engine for its auction site. Analysts said that IT operations using Hadoop technology for such applications must be aware of potential security problems …and more » More: continued here
Auctionbytes eBay Runs Several Sweepstakes Running up to the HolidaysAuctionbyteseBay has been running a number of sweepstakes this year as part of its marketing initiatives, and it is currently running two as part of its holiday marketing initiatives. The More The Merrier Sweepstakes encourages users to send … More: continued here
Stampeder fans won’t soon forget the first field goal Rene Paredes kicked in the Canadian Football League. More: continued here
Sandusky's Ring on eBay Taken DownLost LettermenWe officially have a sign of the apocalypse: Jerry Sandusky's 1987 Fiesta Bowl ring appeared on eBay before being taken down by the website. The seller said the following: “You are bidding on the 1986 National Championship ring of Defensive Coordinator …and more » More: continued here
Officials with UPS and FedEx say they expect to deliver more packages this year than last holiday season. That’ll mean there will be more jobs for seasonal workers. More: continued here
Govt to raise post office savings deposit interest to 4 pcIBNLive.comPTI | 07:11 PM,Nov 09,2011 New Delhi, Nov 9 (PTI) In a development that will benefit millions of small savers, the government has decided to increase the interest rates on post office savings deposits to 4 per cent, from 3.5 per cent at present. …and…
Local businessman Scott Drinkgern, Bremen, speaks to regional post office officials about the possible closure of his town’s post office during a Nov. 2 meeting in the Bremen fire station. More: continued here
It was revealed last week that postmen have been ordered to boycott homes on ‘unmade’ roads in Benfleet, Essex, because of health and safety fears. More: continued here
Stampeders Rene Paredes has excelled under pressure all season, but he faces …Montreal GazetteUnderstand, his first attempt was fairly stunning; he was back home in Montreal in early July, after being cut by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (who'd issued him a free agent camp invite) and preparing for his final season at Concordia when the…
Stamp marks NHL's returnWinnipeg Free PressOTTAWA — The celebration of the return of the Winnipeg Jets continues this week with the release Thursday of a commemorative team stamp. Canada Post president Deepak Chopra and Manitoba junior cabinet minister Steven Fletcher are set to unveil the …Winnipeg Jets to get Canada Post's stamp of approvalMontreal Gazetteall…