The Todd family were angered by the introduction on Tuesday ofa witness - said to be the last person to see Shane Todd alive - who they had not been able to vet properly.
Inside Google, Compute Engine was considered a "defensive" move against Amazon Web Services, according to aperson familiar with the deliberations that led to the introductionof Google's service.
Whether you are asking for a job introduction or a dentist recommendation, the effectiveness of your request to any specific friend comes down to willingness (will this person get back to me?) and ability (will this person know the contact I need?).