ABC7Chicago.com Walmart food stamps glitch causes chaos in La. stores, EBT system fixedABC7Chicago.comShelves were cleared and aisles were clogged with carts after the food stamp system went offline. Walmart allowed people to continue shopping despite a malfunction that prevented the store from seeing EBT card balances. That's when dozens of people …Computer outage causes interruption in…
Strong public demand for Britain's Royal Mail sell-off could mark the retail investor's return as a more regular player in share sales, potentially giving firms another source of cash and broadening share … More: continued here
Royal Mail was not floated too cheaply, says bossTelegraph.co.ukSpeaking as Royal Mail officially listed on the stock exchange, Moya Greene, chief executive, echoed Business Secretary Vince Cable's view that the surge in Royal Mail's share price thus far was largely “froth”. She said: “I think he has called that … More: continued here
Christian Post Food stamp program could face cuts if govt shutdown continuesKTVBBOISE — A new concern is growing in Idaho over the effects of the government shutdown. It involves the federal food stamp program, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. The Idaho Foodbank tells us they're worried that funding for the …Is There Life After…
Union likely to announce strike at Royal MailBBC NewsPlans for a national strike at Royal Mail are expected to be announced by the main postal union later today. Polling by the Communication Workers Union suggests there will be both a large turnout in the ballot and an overwhelming vote for strikes. The … More: continued…
The Guardian Royal Mail boss Moya Greene calls for protection from strikesThe GuardianRoyal Mail boss Moya Greene has called for "protections" from strikes as more than 100,000 postal workers prepare to announce plans for industrial action that could take place as soon as 23 October. In an interview to mark Royal Mail's first official ……
The Giant Koala in Victoria for sale on eBayNinemsnThe owners of the Giant Koala, out the edge of the Grampians, have stepped up a marketing campaign for the massive beast, listing it on eBay. Rob and Julie-Anne McPherson have been trying to sell the Giant Koala for more than eight months now, but … More: continued…
Deseret News Federal shutdown threatens Utah food stamps, WIC programsDeseret NewsSALT LAKE CITY — Utah would have to stop issuing food stamps to about 100,000 needy homes if the federal government shutdown continues past October. Also, the Women, Infants and Children program, already running on emergency funds, will be out of … More: continued here
National Post Glenn Greenwald's New Venture Reportedly Backed by eBay FounderMediaiteOmidyar, who is chairman of the board at eBay Inc but is not involved in day-to-day operations at the company, has numerous philanthropic, business and political interests, mainly through an investment entity called the Omidyar Network. Details of what …Exclusive: Greenwald exits Guardian for new Omidyar…
Thanks to the generosity of Stampeders fans, a record total of 4,088 coats has been collected in the 2013 Share the Warmth program to benefit the Salvation Army. More: continued here