A FedEx cargo plane smashed into a runway and burst into a ball of fire while attempting to land at Tokyo’s main international airport Monday, killing the American pilot and copilot. Investigators believe wind shear, or a sudden gust of wind, may have been a factor. More: continued here
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Read More »FedEx cargo plane crashes at Tokyo airport; 2 dead (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
A FedEx cargo plane smashed into a runway and burst into a ball of fire while attempting to land at Tokyo’s main international airport Monday, killing the American pilot and copilot. More: continued here
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EBay Inc.’s Internet calling unit Skype unveiled software on Monday that works on corporate telephone systems. (EBAY) (GOOG) More: continued here
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People and Accounts of NoteNew York Times, United StatesMr. Danahy had managed the digital sales operations of The New York Post, owned by the News Corporation. Tony Davidson and Kim Papworth, executive creative directors at the London office of Wieden & Kennedy, were named partners. …Accounts, People & MiscellanyNew York Timesall …
Read More »Postal worker accused of stealing, reselling stamps (Baltimore Sun)
A U.S. Postal Service worker at the Elkridge post office is facing theft charges, accused of stealing more than $314,000 worth of stamps and, with a friend’s help, selling them on eBay. More: continued here
Read More »'Craigslist' Is Top Search Term – InformationWeek
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