New York Times Alibaba IPO Looms; Inside China's eBay-Amazon-GoogleInvestor’s Business DailyAlibaba Group is described as Amazon, eBay, PayPal and Google all wrapped into one and potentially the biggest tech IPO ever. Analysts think China-based Alibaba will file for an IPO in the next few months that could raise about $20 …
Read More »What the eBay Fashion Team Wears to Work – Racked NY
What the eBay Fashion Team Wears to WorkRacked NYeBay's fashion team might have the best job a fashion girl on a budget could dream of. These women get to sift through the eBay clothing treasure trove—while getting paid. At the same time, they have quite a daunting task on their …
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The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission says the FedEx mega hub proposed on airport land in Allen Township is a good fit with its vision for development. More: continued here
Read More »Wal-Mart: Food stamp cuts to hit profits – CNNMoney
Guardian Liberty Voice Wal-Mart: Food stamp cuts to hit profitsCNNMoneyWal-Mart Stores warned Friday that cuts to the nation's food stamps program late last year will hurt its bottom line. The cut in food stamps went into effect Nov. 1. Food stamps had been increased during the height of the recession, …
Read More »Suspicious powder at hotels, post offices near Super Bowl stadium believed to … – The Star-Ledger
Suspicious powder at hotels, post offices near Super Bowl stadium believed to …The Star-LedgerHazardous materials units, the bomb squad and federal agents descended on the hotels and two post offices to analyze the substance and search for evidence. Though investigators believe the off-white substance sent in envelopes is cornstarch, they're …and …
Read More »Wal-Mart lowers forecast due to food stamp cuts, bad weather – Los Angeles Times
Wal-Mart lowers forecast due to food stamp cuts, bad weatherLos Angeles Times20 due to the effects of volatile weather and cuts to the federal food stamp program. The world's largest retailer said in November that for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31, it expected sales at American Wal-Mart stores open …
Read More »Post office sting yields loaded handgun, $100,000 worth of cocaine
Springfield police stopped $100,000 worth of pure cocaine from hitting their streets Thursday, according to Sergeant John Delaney. More: continued here
Read More »The new face of food stamps: working-age Americans – Austin Herald
The new face of food stamps: working-age AmericansAustin HeraldWASHINGTON — In a first, working-age people now make up the majority in U.S. households that rely on food stamps— a switch from a few years ago, when children and the elderly were the main recipients. Some of the change is due …
Read More »Powdery substance sent to Southern Bergen County hotels thought to be … – NorthJersey.com
NorthJersey.com Powdery substance sent to Southern Bergen County hotels thought to be …NorthJersey.comThe emergency response capabilities of the Meadowlands were put to the test on Friday, Jan. 31, when envelopes of white powder sent to various area hotels triggered lockdowns at hotels and post offices in Southern Bergen County. Authorities …
Read More »UPDATE: Police are hunting a masked Post Office robber
Police are at the scene of a robbery at a Post Office in Latchingdon. More: continued here
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