Sept. 18 (Bloomberg) — FedEx Corp ., the second-largest U.S. package-shipping company, said earnings fell 22 percent on waning demand for express deliveries while forecasting a profit for the current quarter that exceeds analysts’ estimates. More: continued here

FedEx says its fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 22 percent but still met Wall Street’s expectations as cost cuts partially offset the impact of slowing global growth. More: continued here

Food Stamps, pay backKATC, LA –3 minutes agoThe State Department of Social Services says anyone who received "double" the intended benefits on their disaster food stamp"cards" will have to pay the … More: continued here

Ohio offers help for low-income storm victimsWTTE, OH –22 hours agoCOLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Officials say Ohio disaster assistance and extra food stamps are available for needy victims of this week's wind storm and power … More: continued here

Counterfeit Power Cords Sold on eBay Recalled Due to Fire and …US Recall News (press release), CO –34 minutes agoSOLD BY: EBAY.COM NATIONWIDE FROM NOVEMBER 2006 THROUGH APRIL 2008 FOR BETWEEN $2 AND $5. REMEDY: CONSUMERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THE RECALLED POWER …Pottery Barn Kids Recalls Children’s Metal Water Bottles Due …

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Jagger, Jobs Join EU's Kroes to Tackle Online Sales (Update1)Bloomberg –20 hours agoCompanies aren't allowed to restrict unsolicited requests for products from online distributors, such as EBay. Tod Cohen, EBay's deputy general counsel, …EBay seeks EU investigation of distribution dealsguardian.co.ukMick Jagger, captains of industry debate EU online retailingAFPCommissioner Kroes hosts consumer …

The Davis Post Office is re-opening its doors today. According to U.S. Postal Service spokesperson Dave Walton, the floor tiles which contained asbestos and prompted the sudden closure of the facility have been encapsulated. Customers who have been picking up their mail at the Thomas Post Office since Sept. 13 …

BBC News Hidden package postal worker heldBBC News, UK –2 minutes agoLee Black, 18, admitted delaying 4800 packets while working for Royal Mail, as well as stealing dozens of items. He had struggled to cope with his round but … More: continued here

Wayne Norris and the Export Volunteer Fire Department have competition to rent space for a new post office in Export.  read more » More: continued here