Socialist Party Sham Royal Mail pensions consultation – action neededSocialist PartyRoyal Mail has announced a 'formal consultation' on the pension plans of its workers, following a national statement with 'proposals' sent to workers' home addresses. The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) has replied with a statement to the company … More: continued here
Literary Stamps 2017Fine Books & Collections Magazine (blog)Snowy Day.jpg Good news for philatelists with bibliophilic tendencies or bibliophiles with philatelic tendencies: The USPS reports that it will issue literary-themed stamps in the coming year. The first is a set of four Forever stamps celebrating the … More: continued here
Engadget eBay and LinkedIn founders back research into ethical AIEngadgetSome big names in the tech world aren't just fretting over the possibility of dangerous AI, they're taking steps to make sure it doesn't happen. LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman and eBay founder Pierre Omidyar (through his Omidyar Network) are pouring a …LinkedIn's and eBay's founders are…
WhoWhatWhy / RealNewsProject (blog) Ebay + LinkedIn Push for AI ; Greens in Germany Push 'Sexual Assistance' for Disabled ; Gandhi in Iran …and More PicksWhoWhatWhy / RealNewsProject (blog)On this Day: Internet activist Aaron Swartz committed suicide January 11, 2013, at age 26, while facing charges for alleged computer crimes that could have resulted in…
Traders see little downside in eBay – Yahoo FinanceYahoo FinanceSomeone has confidence in eBay. OptionMonster's monitoring systems detected the sale of 3200 Weekly 28 puts expiring on Feb. 3 for $0.58. Volume was more …and more » More: continued here
shropshirestar.com Royal Mail stops delivering post to flats after dog attacks postie in Shropshireshropshirestar.comMs Hall told the court that the incidents had resulted in Royal Mail suspending deliveries to Warren Court. The court heard on Friday that in August last year, Ms Challinor heard the dog barking and it ran towards her. Ms Hall said…
Charlotte Observer Suspicious packages at Rock Hill post office found to be harmlessCharlotte ObserverPolice said two packages they investigated Monday morning that resulted in road closings and a lockdown at the downtown Rock Hill office of the U.S. Postal Service were found to contain car seats. The post office was closed and evacuated around 11…
Balmain, La Poste collaborate on limited-edition heart-shaped stampsLuxury DailyMr. de la Renta, who passed away in 2014, was best known for dressing celebrities and being the go-to designer for the nation's first ladies. With a career spanning more than 50 years, the stamp collection seeks to celebrate the designer's … More: continued here
Mother Nature Network (blog) USDA to test online shopping for food stampsMother Nature Network (blog)Purchasing healthy foods online — which can sometimes be less expensive than purchasing them in the grocery store — with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, or food stamps, makes sense to me. The United States Department of …Online grocers will start…
Gizmodo Ebay's Founder Is Giving Away $10 Million to Support AI That Is …GizmodoFor the most part, artificial intelligence these days is pretty sweet. Whether you want to set a timer with your voice, play a game of chess with a computer or just …and more » More: continued here