Letter: Stores shouldn't allow purchase of non-basic foods with stampsStatesman JournalRegarding the April 14 article, “Revealing the myth of food stamp fraud,” I don't know why people complain about those on food stamps buying steak. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policies are clear that “buying lobster is discouraged … More: …

The Next Web eBay reports $3.7B in Q1 2013 revenue, missing expectations even as PayPal …The Next WebToday eBay reported its first quarter financial performance, including revenue of $3.7 billion, and non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.63. The street had expected earnings per share of $0.62, on revenue of 3.8 …

American Financial Industry to Replace the Dollar With Food Stamps?Patriot PostThe change is obvious: once relegated to the poor and stigmatized, the Food Stamp program is not just becoming more accepted, it is looking very lucrative for many U.S. businesses struggling with a slow recovery and a large pool of …

Even parts of government that look like a business never get run with the efficiency of a business. Just look at the post office. More: continued here

EcommerceBytes Ridiculous pension requirement threatens future of post officeBuffalo NewsPeople could send emails, so they didn't need to buy stamps. They could shop online, so retailers didn't have to mail as many catalogs. They could go online to pay their mortgages, utility bills, credit cards and student loans, so they …

Wall Street Journal EBay second-quarter forecast disappoints, shares slipReutersSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – EBay Inc on Wednesday gave a disappointing earnings forecast for the second quarter and said Europe was weak, pushing its shares lower in after-hours trade. The e-commerce company forecast a second-quarter profit of 61 to …PayPal Slows for …

The Weld County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service are investigating a burglary at the post office in Gill. A resident dropping off mail on Wednesday noticed a door between the office and the lobby had been kicked open, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. …

EBay grows 1Q earnings but outlook falls shortBusinessweekThe company grew its earnings and revenue in the first quarter, as shoppers continued to flock to eBay.com and other sites and mobile apps, to buy everything from cars to handbags to wedding rings. EBay's payments unit, PayPal, continued its fast-paced … More: …

Ebay shares fall on revenue near missFinancial TimesEbay shares fall on revenue near miss. By April Dembosky in San Francisco. Ebay blamed macroeconomic conditions in Europe for its slight miss on revenues for the first quarter, and lower-than-expected guidance for the second. Sales in the UK, in … More: continued …

VentureBeat eBay Q1 2013: Income up 19%, and the future is PayPalVentureBeatQ1 was solid for eBay, pretty much in line with expectations, although revenue was down a little from analyst expectations. The stock, however, is down almost 3 percent in after-hours trading, as the company's outlook for Q2 is in …