EBay Reiterates Opposition to Icahn's ProposalsWall Street JournalBut earlier this month, Mr. Icahn scaled back his ambitions on spinning off the business, saying he would be satisfied with a partial sale of PayPal to the public, allowing eBay to maintain majority control of PayPal. "We have evaluated carefully Mr … More: continued here
Have you ever picked up rubber bands left behind by a postal carrier? One Chicago woman has done a lot of that, and says it's a waste. More: continued here
Anti-FDI traders to sell on eBay, to start withBusiness StandardPraveen Khandelwal, general secretary of the Confederation of All-India Traders, who was present at eBay's launch of a report on sellers today, said traders' opposition to foreign investment in retailing had not changed. However, online marketplaces …The 'e' side of trade in India, from eBay's viewCIOLAbout…
Dions: He collected stamps, she quiltedNewHampshire.comHe sold them at the small North Salem post office that he ran for 24 years before retiring in 2003. He collected them, apparently dedicating a room in his split-level home to his collection. And the 70-year-old took part-time jobs and weekend trips …and more » More: continued here
Blackmore Vale England's oldest post box at Holwell gets a Royal Mail faceliftBlackmore ValeThe oldest post box in England – at Holwell – has been given a new lease of life. Royal Mail gave the Victorian pillar-box at Barnes Cross a make-over to restore it to first class condition. The pillar-box has an unusual octagonal…
Chicago Woman Wants Post Office To Recycle Rubber BandsCBS LocalPost Office spokesman Mark Reynolds could not say how much is spent on rubber bands, but did tell WBBM, “It's a pretty significant part of our business, especially for carriers getting their routes together to go out and deliver them.” Reynolds also … More: continued here
Royal Mail jobs under threat at Beeston depotNottingham PostJobs could be at risk in Beeston after Royal Mail today revealed it would cut 1,300 staff across the UK. The recently-privatised service has a large depot on Padge Road, responsible for sorting hundreds of thousands of pieces of mail every day before … More: continued here
House passes bill naming De Pere post office for local soldierGreen Bay Press GazetteTheir son was killed in March 2011 when his Army Reserve unit came under small arms fire in Afghanistan. A bill to name the De Pere post office for Justin Ross was unanimously approved by the House on Wednesday. / Evan Siegle/Press-Gazette…
Washington Post (blog) States use farm bill loophole to stem food stamp cutsWashington Post (blog)The loophole concerns a provision, known as “Heat and Eat,” that allows people to get added food stamp benefits if they also qualify for a program that helps pay heating costs for the poor. To qualify, people previously needed to get…
Guardian Liberty Voice Walmart Says Profit Relies on Food StampsGuardian Liberty VoiceWalmart's annual report, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission this week, has revealed how much the world's largest retailer relies on food stamps for its profit. In the report, the retailer says that they foresee numerous risks for the …Walmart's Hidden Employee Food…