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The thing that happens is, I create a new unique address for a business I'm dealing with. I put the company's name in the local-part of the email address I give them (that's the part before the "@" symbol in an email address).

And then they contact me demanding to know why (or how) I'm using "their" email. They see their company name or domain name in the local-part of my address and get incensed, thinking it's impossible, or illegal even. It makes no sense; would the greeting card mafia have a case against a big webmail provider if one of their users created the "hallmark@BigWebmailProviderDomain" address?

On more than one occasion, I have picked up the phone to find someone YELLING at me about "hacking their server" because of this.

I spend some time explaining it to them. Half the time, they kinda/sorta get it and calm down. The other half refuse to even stop yelling and think about what I'm telling them.

And this isn't some random one-person business I'm dealing with. Today, it was *my bank* that called me to demand to know why my support request email address had "their email" in it.

You would hope a bank, operating an online banking site, would have staff that have at least a passing familiarly with email and the internet. But nope.

To make it worse, this is actually the second time my bank has gotten upset about it.

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Yellowstone National Park #yell #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 3/14/2025 6:17 PM EDT

Park Roads Beginning to Close to Guided Oversnow Travel

Spring plowing has begun and will continue as segments of roads close to all vehicles until mid-April. All commercially-guided oversnow access will end March 15. The road between the North and Northeast entrances is open year-round to regular vehicles.

nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/par

Map of Beartooth Highway, Chief Joseph Scenic Byway, Cooke City, and Northeast Entrance.
www.nps.govPark Roads - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)The most up-to-date source of information for roads in Yellowstone.

Yellowstone National Park #yell #nationalpark
⚠️ Caution ⚠️
Issued: 3/12/2025 1:33 PM EDT

Bears Coming Out of Hibernation

Bears are coming out of hibernation this time of year and may be spotted while out in the park. Several Bear Management Areas are also now in effect. It's important to be bear aware: carry bear spray and know how to use it!

nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/saf

know your distance for safe wildlife watching
www.nps.govSafety - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)Protect yourself and the sights you plan to enjoy by learning about safety in Yellowstone.

Yellowstone National Park #yell #nationalpark
⛔ Park Closure ⛔
Issued: 3/12/2025 1:32 PM EDT

Biscuit Basin Closed Due to Hydrothermal Explosion

The parking lot and boardwalk at Biscuit Basin, located north of Old Faithful, is closed until further notice due to the possibility of another event at the site of a hydrothermal explosion that occurred July 23, 2024.

nps.gov/yell/learn/news/240723

a damaged boardwalk covered in rock and debris
www.nps.govUpdate on the July 23 Biscuit Basin hydrothermal explosion - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Yellowstone National Park #yell #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 3/11/2025 6:04 PM EDT

Bears Coming Out of Hibernation

Bears are coming out of hibernation this time of year and may be spotted while out in the park. It's important to be bear aware: carry bear spray and know how to use it!

nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/saf

know your distance for safe wildlife watching
www.nps.govSafety - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)Protect yourself and the sights you plan to enjoy by learning about safety in Yellowstone.

Yellowstone National Park #yell #nationalpark
ℹ️ Information ℹ️
Issued: 11/13/2024 11:12 AM EST

Biscuit Basin closed due to hydrothermal explosion

The parking lot and boardwalks at Biscuit Basin, located north of Old Faithful, will remain closed through the 2024-2025 winter season due to a hydrothermal explosion that occurred July 23.

nps.gov/yell/learn/news/240723

a damaged boardwalk covered in rock and debris
www.nps.govUpdate on the July 23 Biscuit Basin hydrothermal explosion - Yellowstone National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

#EAS #WEA for Boone, #AR; #Johnson, #AR; #Logan, #AR; #Marion, #AR; #Montgomery, #AR; #Newton, #AR; #Polk, #AR; #Pope, #AR; #Scott, #AR; #Searcy, #AR; #Yell, #AR: National Weather Service: A FLASH #FLOOD WARNING is in effect for this area until 9:00 AM CST. This is a dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order. Source: NWS Little Rock AR ** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OF

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#EAS #WEA for Logan, #AR; #Pope, #AR; #Yell, #AR: National Weather Service: #TORNADO WARNING in this area until 3:30 PM CST. Take shelter now in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Check media. Source: NWS Little Rock AR #Logan, #AR; #Pope, #AR; #Yell, #ARwx** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOUR

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