MEMPHIS (TheStreet) — FedEx CEO Fred Smith reassured investors Thursday concerning Japan’s tragedies, saying that the Japanese “are very resourceful people” and suggesting that the impact of the nuclear plant problems may be overstated. At the same time, also speaking to reporters and analysts during the company’s earnings conference call, …

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FedEx Corp. says slow-but-steady economic growth should produce strong earnings for the current quarter, although fuel prices and Mideast turmoil remain big uncertainties. More: continued here

Food stamps: County makes big gainsSan Diego Union TribuneBy Union-Tribune Editorial Board Numbers tell vastly different stories about the way San Diego County administers the federal food stamp program. There are the dreadful figures – our county is deemed the worst of 22 metropolitan areas in the country …Fact Check: …

Changes are in store for the Lone Grove Post Office but none of the changes should affect its customers. The post office is part of a Delivery Unit Optimization program, which means some of the processing done at the current post office will be moved to a new location. Lone …

A union official says it was “news” to him when a reporter informed him of a notice posted on the front doors of the post office at 1201 S. Wheeler indicating officials could close the site’s retail services. More: continued here

Direct mail marketers 'to benefit from payment-by-result scheme'Business Strata – Business NewsFirms considering using direct mail to reach prospective customers might be encouraged to utilise this sales lead generation tool in light of new plans unveiled by the Royal Mail. A payment-by-results price could be introduced by the postal operator …

FedEx Corp, the world’s largest cargo airline, forecast improved revenue and margins in the current quarter and beyond, and sees more shipments for reconstruction in Japan. More: continued here

eBay has been named one of the world’s most ethical companies in the Auctions category based on its ethics and compliance programs by the Ethisphere Institute , a think tank. More: continued here

Wis. group acquires 25 rare Taliesin photo proofsChicago TribuneThe historical society said Wednesday it learned of the photos when an antiques dealer in Portage offered them for sale individually on eBay. It says 28 donors scrambled to raise money so the photos could be kept together in a set.and more » …