Food stamps matter to retailers
The House has begun hearings on the U.S. food stamp program. They'll be watched closely by more than just the hungry. More: continued here
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FedEx Won't Ship DIY Gunsmithing Machine
An anonymous reader writes Last fall, Defense Distributed — the company created by Cody Wilson of 3D-printed gun fame — announced a DIY gunsmithing machine called the Ghost Gunner. Now, FedEx is refusing to ship the device, saying there are laws or regulations that would prohibit them from shipment. A FedEx spokesperson said, "This device…
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With $5 Billion in Hand, PayPal Gains Increased Flexibility
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — The moment eBay announced its plans to spin off its payments unit , PayPal, rumors amassed of the potential for acquisitions. Now the news that PayPal will be parting with $5 billion in cash adds fuel to the fire. Bob Swan, chief financial officer of San Jose, Calif.-based eBay, mentioned the cash gift…
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Post Office to close for major refurbishments
Cavalier Way Post Office in Yeovil will have to close temporarily for 6-8 months due to major construction work. More: continued here
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Rubber Stamps Let You Customize Typography With Your Hands
These alphabet stamps let you create an infinite number of custom typefaces just by adjusting the angle and pressure of the gesture of your hand. The post Rubber Stamps Let You Customize Typography With Your Hands appeared first on WIRED . More: continued here
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Gifts from Understanding
A time of struggle inspired dollmaker’s program to comfort children around world Vickey Stamps knows what it’s like to struggle and how important it is to pull yourself up by your bootstraps. As a single mother when her four children were growing up, Stamps says if it weren’t for church holiday boxes, her family wouldn’t…
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Antarctic post office looking for new staff
There is little danger of being savaged by a stray dog, but the post office workers must be able to dodge the island's colony of 2000 penguins. More: continued here
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Staff left terrified following Winton Post Office raid
A man stormed the store on Worsley Road and stole cash from the till More: continued here
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eBay board blocks proposal to report gender pay disparity
Ebay’s board will oppose a proposal filed by activist investors calling on the company to disclose the disparity in pay between male and female employees. Arjuna Capital, a sustainable wealth management group that’s a division of the investment firm Baldwin Brothers Inc., urged the online auction site to produce a report by September that includes…
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Car crashes into Belfair Post Office – KING5.com
KING5.com Car crashes into Belfair Post OfficeKING5.comThe Mason County Sherif's Office said the car went completely in the building. The building inspector was called in to inspect the structure. There were no injuries. The post office will be closed for repairs, but there's no word on how long the … More: continued here