The eBay Lessons For TreasuryWall Street JournalI had a friend who sold a baby Bjorn [baby carrier] on eBay for 85 euros ($122) when you can get one new for 75 euros. It tells you there was a lot of … More: continued here

As layoffs in Leflore County mounted in the past year, more than 1,000 additional people began receiving food stamps. About 30 percent of the county’s population now receives the benefits, and the total sum handed out equaled $12.7 million this year. More: continued here

WASHINGTON _ High unemployment. More folks on food stamps. Fewer owning their homes. Yet for all the signs of recession, something is missing: More crime. Experts are scratching their heads over why crime has ebbed so far during this recession, making it… More: continued here

eBay has extended its special pricing for listings in the media category. More: continued here

MyFox Memphis Feeding the poor: a tangible kind of stimulusExaminer.comA few weeks back, I wrote about my trials, travails, and tribulations achieving food stamps. I am pleased to report that due to my own persistence and the …Food-stamp use takes record jump in WashingtonSeattle TimesFood stamp use increases in WashingtonTheNewsTribune.comRetailers …

Ten Elite NCAA Football Schools to Donate Proceeds From eBay Auctions of …PR Newswire (press release)Universities to Each Select a Charity to Receive Grants From Ongoing eBay Auction of Nike Pro Combat Football Gear; CAFAmerica to Distribute Funds Through …and more » More: continued here

A car dealer from Carlisle who sold ‘clocked cars’ on eBay has escaped jail. More: continued here

Post Offices, Malls Fill With Shippers, ShoppersWESH.comAt the College Park US Post Office the line was almost out the door. Postal workers are helping their customers with stacks of Christmas cards and stacks of …and more » More: continued here

The Washington Redskins say they have brought in more than 1,200 workers to clear snow from FedEx Field ahead of Monday night’s home game against the New York Giants. More: continued here

A December 2009 survey of AuctionBytes readers who sell on eBay indicates that larger sellers are more likely to see a decrease in sales due to eBay’s new Top Rated Seller (TRS) program than smaller sellers. More: continued here