The work of New Zealand filmmaker Len Lye has made a new mark as one of a postage stamp series commemorating master works of British film. More: continued here

Chatham Council revisits Post Office Plaza improvement planIndependent PressBy Marianne Ivers. The Chatham Borough Council revisited the Post Office Plaza improvement plan yet again at the May 12 meeting. Borough Engineer Vince DeNave had originally requested $250,000 for the project. However, during the budget talks the … More: continued here

Westminster Outlook Back to the Royal Mail and the Business Select Committee on which Mr Binley sits. During last week's mauling of the Business Secretary Vince Cable and his advisers over the postal service's botched flotation, Tory minister Michael Fallon made a little- noticed comment that should have turned the …

Cell Phone Damaged By Rihanna Fetches $66K On eBayCBS LocalFollow Us On Twitter. LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Rihanna's fumble — which cost L.A. Police Commissioner Steve Soboroff his smartphone recently — ended up netting $66,500 for charity when the damaged device was auctioned off on eBay Thursday.Rihanna Broke A Cell …

The de Blasio stamp: Moving to boost dependencyNew York PostThe city's Human Resources Administration just informed able-bodied, childless adults that they no longer need to do anything in exchange for their food stamps. Sitting at home and watching TV while you collect your benefits is just fine with de Blasio …

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Drug felons may soon be eligible for food stampsKSHBCongress passed the federal law in 1996, those with drug-related felonies automatically get a lifetime ban from SNAP benefits commonly known as food stamps. Other felons, including rapists and murderers are eligible. According to the Missouri …and more » More: continued here

It's Time to Look at eBay Feedback DifferentlyEcommerceBytes (blog)If the ebay feedback system were actually designed to facilitate and improve transactions and customer satisfaction, this Square feedback system is something ebay could have but has steadfastly refused to do. They refuse because it would be easier for …eBay changes private …

The Chatham Borough Council revisited the Post Office Plaza improvement plan yet again at the May 12 meeting. More: continued here

Free Times Use of food stamps rises in Aroostook CountySt. John Valley TimesAROOSTOOK COUNTY, Maine – The use of food stamps in Aroostook County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the …