KETV Omaha Fight intensifies between Icahn, eBay over PayPalKETV OmahaIcahn has focused much of his criticism on eBay board members Marc Andreessen and Scott Cook. The chair of eBay's board, Pierre Omidyar, released a statement to the Wall Street Journal, calling the two, "world-class directors with impeccable credentials. More: continued …
Read More »LinkedIn Co-Founder Defends EBay Against Icahn
In a post on LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman criticized Carl C. Icahn's campaign against eBay, arguing that the assault is rooted in short-term thinking that runs counter to Silicon Valley's focus on long-term growth. More: continued here
Read More »SXSW 2014: Musicians to salute new Jimi Hendrix stamp in free concert – Los Angeles Times
SXSW 2014: Musicians to salute new Jimi Hendrix stamp in free concertLos Angeles TimesThe man who turned the National Anthem inside out with his performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Woodstock will become the latest musician to be honored by the U.S. Postal Service. A Jimi Hendrix Forever stamp will …
Read More »In surprising move, Corbett forestalls deep cuts in food stamps – Philly.com
Philly.com In surprising move, Corbett forestalls deep cuts in food stampsPhilly.comIn a move that surprised even his most cynical critics, Gov. Corbett Wednesday night forestalled an estimated $3 billion in cuts to food stamps in the state over the next 10 years. By doing so, Corbett became the first Republican …
Read More »Plans in works to reduce hours at Lower Five Island post office
LOWER FIVE ISLANDS – Area residents who are served by the postal outlet in Lower Five Islands may soon see a reduction in hours. More: continued here
Read More »Man arrested, accused of post office break-in – Daily Comet
Man arrested, accused of post office break-inDaily Comet(AP) — A Pine Prairie man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into parcel lockers at the post office in Pine Prairie. Assistant Police Chief Chauncy Fontenot tells KATC-TV (http://bit.ly/1ds9Bas ) that nine lockers were robbed during three …Man arrested for allegedly …
Read More »Pa. makes heating aid change to save food stamps – WTAE Pittsburgh
Pa. makes heating aid change to save food stampsWTAE PittsburghA federal farm bill enacted last month halted a practice referred to as "heat and eat" that provided more food stamps to families that received even minimal heating assistance. The farm bill required at least $20 in heating aid before higher …
Read More »Royal Mail pushes for more parcel business customers with TV campaign – Post and Parcel
Post and Parcel Royal Mail pushes for more parcel business customers with TV campaignPost and ParcelRoyal Mail is mounting a big push to attract online retailers to its parcel services, with the first major TV advertising campaign aimed at parcel business customers in almost five years. The company said its …
Read More »Royal Mail workers in Huddersfield to get more free shares – Huddersfield Examiner
Huddersfield Examiner Royal Mail workers in Huddersfield to get more free sharesHuddersfield ExaminerMoya Greene, chief executive of Royal Mail plc, said: “Our people are the heart of our business. Their stake in our company provides greater alignment between the interests of employees and shareholders. I am delighted that our colleagues …
Read More »Man arrested for allegedly breaking into post office lockers – KATC Lafayette News
Man arrested for allegedly breaking into post office lockersKATC Lafayette NewsA Pine Prairie man has been arrested after he allegedly broke into parcel lockers at the post office in Pine Prairie. A total of nine parcel lockers were robbed during three incidents beginning in November 2013, Pine Prairie Police Department …
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