Dec. 9 (Bloomberg) — U.S. stocks drifted between gains and losses as a rally in energy and technology shares offset earnings forecasts that disappointed investors at companies from Danaher Corp. to FedEx Corp. More: continued here

LiveAuctioneers reported a glitch on the eBay Live Auctions platform over the weekend, just weeks before the platform is set to permanently close on December 31, 2008. An auctioneer who wrote to AuctionBytes this morning said his Sunday auction was affected by what he called the eBay “meltdown” and reported …

The Alachua County Board of Commissioners has agreed to fund a new hotline. The Local Food Stamp Hotline is being aimed to provide Alachua residents with quicker assistance in answering questions about applying for Food Stamp Benefits. More: continued here

PALMER, Alaska – Remember the unfortunate turkey that was being slaughtered as a local Alaska TV station interviewed Governor Sarah Palin? It’s now been sold on eBay for $225 . More: continued here

An analyst on Tuesday urged caution on the part of investors across the transportation sector, after FedEx Corp. sliced its earnings prediction for next year amid further slumping demand. More: continued here

Women on the Web Turkey Murdered in Palin Video Auctioned on EbayWomen on the Web, NY –5 hours agoThe seller writes in the eBay description that this is the "official turkey from the video" and the winner will receive "a letter of authenticity" that … More: continued here

Customers can help speed Post Office transactions by providing retail clerks with full information on packages, such as requirements for insurance, delivery confirmation, and desired time for package arrival. More: continued here

Postal Service Announces Holiday Mailing Tips, Deadlines and Post…Putnam County News and Recorder (subscription), NY –3 minutes agoWith 19 billion cards, letters and packages expected to be delivered this holiday season, the US Postal Service has some tips to help get gifts to their … More: continued here

Senator Patrick Leahy wants the federal government to do more to help feed needy people. More: continued here

ROYAL Mail trolleys left on street corners in Pevensey Bay cause a problem for disabled villagers and are ‘unsightly’, according to the parish council. (05/12/2008 15:36:59) More: continued here