George Krieger started one of the best stamp collections in the world out of …Monterey County WeeklyAs a 7-year-old boy in Queens, George Krieger traveled to Africa without leaving his house. Or at least he felt like he did when his uncle, who worked in the coffee-and-tea industry, would bring …

Stivers bill seeks to name post offices for fallen heroesThisWeekNewsCongress is considering legislation that would name three central Ohio post offices after three fallen military heroes. The three separate bills would authorize naming three veterans memorial post offices after Army Master Sgts. Shawn T. Hannon and … More: continued here

Royal Mail Parcel Delivery Now 264% More Expensive Than Courier Services …SourceWire (press release)myParcelDelivery.com, a website which gives businesses, eBay sellers and consumers on-line access to discounted parcel delivery from some of the UK's most well known couriers has shown that the new Royal Mail pricing tariff introduced as of …

Two DOZEN IRS employees 'received more than $250000 in food stamps…Daily MailThe IRS employees were indicted on charges that they illegally received more than $250,000 in benefits including unemployment insurance payments, food stamps, welfare, and housing vouchers, the U.S. attorney's office in Memphis said in a news release.Feds charge 24 …

BHP Billiton's incoming boss Andrew Mackenzie has not started his new job yet, but has already made sweeping changes that remove rivals. The new management structure eliminates several highly paid roles … More: continued here

EBay's Sales Miss Estimates After Consumers Cut Online SpendingBloombergEBay Inc. (EBAY), operator of the largest Internet marketplace, reported first-quarter sales that missed some analysts' estimates as revenue growth slowed at PayPal and higher taxes and economic concerns weighed on consumer spending. Sales were $3.75 … More: continued here

ABC News (blog) Boston Marathon Bombing Memorabilia Hits eBayABC News (blog)In the wake of the Boston marathon bombing Monday, people who have turned to eBay to sell race memorabilia and other “support Boston” merchandise are already facing a backlash. Marathon participant jackets and shirts, volunteer jackets, a medical …and more » …

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 …