Scotsman Salmond: Royal Mail sale should follow referendumScotsman“The Scottish Government is firmly opposed to the privatisation of Royal Mail and this proposed sell-off of an essential public service should be subject to a moratorium until the result of Scotland's referendum is known,” he said. “Privatisation is a … More: continued here
House Republicans plan a vote this week on a bill that would save billions of dollars by taking away food stamps from millions of poor Americans. More: continued here
The Post Office drops plans to move a Wrexham branch, following local opposition. More: continued here
Online marketplace eBay India today said the government should grant ‘exporter’ status to its retailers selling their products abroad, so that they can avail the benefits and facilities given to d… More: continued here
Appleton using eBay to cash in on surplus assetsWMTVAPPLETON, Wis. (AP) — The city of Appleton has made $2.5 million by using eBay to sell hundreds of surplus properties, vehicles and items seized by the police department. A Post-Crescent Media report says the city used to hold live auctions once a … More: continued here
FedEx Corp. today reported earnings of $1.53 per diluted share for the first quarter ended August 31, compared to $1.45 per share last year. More: continued here
(Reuters) – Shares of FedEx Corp jumped as much as 4 percent on Wednesday after the shipping company said cost cuts helped it to post a better-than-expected quarterly profit, and it announced rates would increase next year for express shipping amid improving global economic conditions. The company also backed its full-year profit outlook for earnings-per-share…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders say food stamps serve too many Americans and the almost $80 billion-a-year program needs to be slimmed down. More: continued here
Food Stamps Kept 4 Million Out Of Poverty In 2012Huffington PostWASHINGTON — Food stamps kept 4 million Americans out of poverty last year, the government announced Tuesday in its annual update on income, poverty and health insurance coverage. Coincidentally, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives … More: continued here
eBay user tries to sell shorts with naked selfieNEWS.com.aueBay seller Aimi Jones, 21, accidentally included a naked view of herself when she posted a picture of a dress for sale on the website. Jones said she failed to notice her own reflection in the door mirror, camera in hand, and in just a black bra…