Christmas stamps feature NativityBBC NewsThe Royal Mail has issued its Christmas stamps, which this year feature pictures of the Nativity. The seven stamps include images of Mary, the baby Jesus and Joseph visited by the Angel Gabriel. The company said the stamps were inspired by verses from … More: continued …

The Guardian News Flash: Antipoverty Programs Can Reduce PovertyForbesIn addition to cash income, the new measure includes the EITC, supplemental nutrition assistance (food stamps), other nutrition assistance (school lunch program and WIC), and housing and energy subsidies. On the debt side are taxes (most notably, …Debate brews over new method …

Orlando Sentinel (blog) PayPal, eBay predict millions in holiday season mobile paymentsOrlando Sentinel (blog)PayPal and its parent company eBay are staking a claim in mobile payments this holiday season and both expect to process millions of payments as shoppers use their mobile devices to buy goods. Today, both companies released …

New York Daily News New census measure shows aid programs are helping poor children | Philadelphia …Philadelphia InquirerThe US Census Bureau released a supplemental poverty measure Monday that shows children's poverty is at lower levels than previously calculated, thanks to food stamps and other programs aimed at helping families survive. …

Russell adds to fiduciary management businessFinancial NewsHeath Mottram, who stepped down from his post as head of investment and funding at the Royal Mail Pension Plan last month, and David Hickey, the former head of UK and Ireland pension origination at Barclays Capital, are both joining as directors. …Russell expands …

Globe and Mail eBay Launches Celebrity Auction House for CharityMashableA crew of A-listers including Brad Pitt, Katy Perry, Troy Polamalu, Christina Aguilera and Jeff Bridges have signed on to eBay's new Celebrity section to give away exclusives and share their shopping habits for charity. Celebrity auctions off swish …eBay Launches …

The Guardian Revised govt formula shows new poverty high: 49.1MCedartown StandardThat is due to an increase in the poverty rate for Hispanics under the new measure because of lower participation of immigrants and non-English speakers in government aid programs such as housing and food stamps. Due to new adjustments for …

It’s amazing what you can get a celebrity to do for charity. A crew of A-listers including Brad Pitt, Katy Perry, Troy Polamalu, Christina Aguilera and Jeff Bridges have signed on to eBay’s new Celebrity section to give away exclusives and share their shopping habits for charity. More: continued here

AuctionBytes Blog (blog) eBay Not Giving Boost in Search Results for Free, Fast Shipping?AuctionBytes Blog (blog)After a long conversation with eBay employees this week trying to understand why I was not getting a boost in placement in Best Match for offering all that eBay wanted (free ship, 14 days return …

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is once again seeking existing space for a new post office location in downtown Redmond. Ernie Swanson, spokesperson for USPS’s Seattle district, said they had previously been looking at a location at 8215 160th Ave. N.E., but things did not work out for them. More: …