SACRAMENTO (AP) — Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman has donated $1 million to her exploratory campaign for governor. More: continued here

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Ask The Times: Food stampsMyWebTimes.com, ILA. The Illinois Department of Human Services recently made its application for food stamps, medical assistance and cash benefits available online at www.dhs.state.il.us. The Web application gathers basic information about the individual and their … More: continued here

Men's basketball stamps out Duquesne in tight thrillerURI The Good 5 Cent Cigar, RI03/04/09 – The University of Rhode Island men's basketball team earned its sixth consecutive victory defeating Duquesne University Sunday afternoon, 73-71. The Rams shot 66.7 percent in the second half to overcome a six point half-time deficit. … …

SACRAMENTO – Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman has donated $1 million to her exploratory campaign for governor. The committee reported the contribution to the secretary of state’s office on Tuesday. It’s the second donation from Whitman, whose net worth was once reported to be more than $1 billion. She …

Never have I ever seen a Transformer this cool: a custom Master Chief Transformer on eBay that goes from being a Spartan soldier to—not just any old car—an actual Warthog LRV. ZOMG. Up… More: continued here

Stepping up stamps out lossAkron Beacon Journal, OHBy David Lee Morgan Jr. That's exactly what the Wadsworth Grizzlies did in their 45-36 win over Copley on Tuesday night in a Division I district semifinal. Wadsworth (18-4) avenged two earlier season losses to Copley (18-4) by controlling the game with … More: …

As Earth Day Nears, eBay Shows Its Green SideNew York Times, United StatesBy STEPHANIE CLIFFORD IN a new program centered on Earth Day, eBay is becoming the latest company to promote its green credentials. Yes, said Alan Marks, senior vice president for global communications at eBay. Its business model encourages reselling …

Peter Mandelson's postman says save Royal Mail by sacking bossesMirror.co.uk, UKPeter Mandelson's postman yesterday revealed he knows how to rescue Royal Mail and save millions of pounds – by sacking the bosses. Christian Smith, 60, said getting rid of "pointless managers" would be a much better idea than Mandy's plan to …

Updated 3/03: Food stamp recipients, food banks receive stimulus moneyLibertyville Review, ILStarting in April, food stamp recipients will see an increase of about 13.6 percent in benefits, according to Jarrod Daab, associate director of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides food assistance to agencies serving … More: …