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Netflix Saves the US Postal Service

Netflix Saves the US Postal Service

Netflix, which last week surprised analysts by reporting a 45-percent boost in profit, is likely to keep some of its distribution centers operating on weekends in order to keep up with subscriber demands for movie rentals. Problem, the U.S. Postal Service is considering a stop mail delivery on Saturday in an effort control losses that amounted to $2.8 billion last year and could rise to as much as $6 billion this year. (read more . . .) Netflix has created a system that surpasses the speed and quality of the USPS.   Netflix is not delivery packages, but it...

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Mama Mia :: Win a Trip to Greece

Mama Mia :: Win a Trip to Greece

To promote the release of Mamma Mia! The Movie on DVD Rudolph Foods has launched a Mamma Mia! – Greek Isle Sweepstakes. Unveiling December 1, 2008 and running through January 5, 2009, the winners of the sweepstakes who enter the contest through www.RudolphFoods.com will be awarded a trip for two to Greece, free Rudolph Foods Cinnamon Churros for a year, CDs, DVDs and more. “We are excited that so many people have continued to take an interest in our great tasting Churros. This sweepstakes is our way of thanking those who have been loyal to, or shown an interest...

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Its Not Your Fault, So Laugh Anyway

Its Not Your Fault, So Laugh Anyway

You are a US Citizen and you do not have a proper sense of humor. Don’t worry, it’s not your fault. After studying 2,000 pairs of British twins and 500 pairs of Americans, researchers at the University of Western Ontario in Canada â’“ not a nation famed for its home-grown jokes â’“ concluded that humour lies in the genes. Both nations, the researchers found, liked positive humour, but only the British appreciated sarcasm, self-deprecation, teasing and ridicule, and the less pleasing aspects of racist or sexist humour. Television humour in Britain is more biting, whereas in North America it...

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