Business ShowroomThe Daily Yomiuri, Japan –1 hour agoThe stamps are available at post offices across the country as well as by mail order. Price: 800 yen per sheet. Each 80 yen stamp also can be purchased … More: continued here
With recession fears rising and the stock market tumbling, President Bush on Friday called for up to $150 billion in tax relief for consumers and business _ and said there was no time to waste. More: continued here
The Associated Press Bush Wants Fast Tax Aid to Boost EconomyThe Associated Press –Jan 18, 2008Senior aides to House Democrats and Republicans, however, said the measure also could contain increases for food stamps, and higher unemployment benefits. … More: continued here
President Bush said Saturday “the kind of spending projects that would have little immediate impact on our economy” should not be part of any stimulus package, setting the stage for a possible clash with Democrats. More: continued here
BBC News Stolen passports and fake stampsBBC News, UK –1 hour agoOne forger used a cupboard at his home in Leicester to make fake passports and fill them with fake immigration stamps. In the scam, which first came to … More: continued here
Internet retail automotive marketing leader eBizAutos (http://dealers.ebizautos.com) today announced it had recently surpassed its one millionth vehicle listing on eBay Motors. More: continued here
The family of Ernest A’ana, an avid University of Hawaii fan who died while on a trip to the Sugar Bowl, received a FedEx package last week from former University of Hawaii quarterback Colt Brennan. More: continued here
The House yesterday passed a far-reaching new farm bill that preserves the existing system of subsidies for commercial farmers and adds billions of dollars for conservation, nutrition and new agricultural sectors. More: continued here
Woods hasn’t played an official event since winning the Tour Championship by eight shots in September, a victory that clinched the world No. 1 the first- ever FedEx Cup and its $10 million top prize. More: continued here
James Bond is on Her Majesty’s Postal Service. Britain’s Royal Mail on Tuesday issued a set of stamps commemorating the fictional super-spy to mark 100 years since the birth of his creator, Ian Fleming. More: continued here