Investigators: Man Confesses to Burglaries after Victim Finds Gold Watch on eBayKTXLOne of 28-year-old Thomas Johnson's alleged victims reportedly saw her stolen gold watch on eBay, after her home was burglarized May 17. Sheriff's investigators say the watch was being sold by a Grass Valley jewelry store, who got the …
Read More »Strike action forces Post Office closures
POST offices in the North East were among more than 100 across the country forced to close for a day of strikes. More: continued here
Read More »Congressman Quotes Jesus in Bid to Gut Food Stamps – Huffington Post (blog)
Congressman Quotes Jesus in Bid to Gut Food StampsHuffington Post (blog)GOP Congressman Stephen Fincher is on a mission from God. He wants to drastically cut the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, otherwise known as food stamps, for 47 million of our poorest citizens. He supports a rider on the farm bill …
Read More »Are eBay Auctions A Thing Of The Past? – Huffington Post
Are eBay Auctions A Thing Of The Past?Huffington PostAuction site eBay isn't really much of an auction site anymore. This month, a study from the National Bureau of Economic Research reveals that less than 15 percent of all eBay listings are auction-only. Today, the majority of sales are made with …
Read More »Harvey Milk, Elizabeth Taylor Stamps Reportedly Planned For Next Year – Queerty
Harvey Milk, Elizabeth Taylor Stamps Reportedly Planned For Next YearQueertyharvey-milk-stamp A campaign to have Harvey Milk's image commemorated on a United States postage stamp began some four years ago, but if reports are to be believed, you'll be pressing your tongue against the back of the pioneer's head by next …
Read More »Cash stolen in burglary at Ironbridge post office
A post office was closed today after burglars broke in overnight and stole cash from the business. More: continued here
Read More »Montague won’t buy post office building – The Guardian Charlottetown
Montague won't buy post office buildingThe Guardian CharlottetownMONTAGUE — The federal government plans to sell the post office building and encourage the new owner to maintain current tenants. Darcy Truen, a communications voice for Public Works Canada, says the 50-year-old building is not fully occupied, and the … More: continued …
Read More »eBay Global Shipping Program Exposes Sellers to Bad Feedback – EcommerceBytes
eBay Global Shipping Program Exposes Sellers to Bad FeedbackEcommerceBytesIn its push to promote international trade, eBay is making U.S. sellers vulnerable to negative and neutral feedback. The concept of helping international buyers purchase items from U.S. merchants by providing freight forwarding and associated services …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Then and Now: Seffner Post Office, 1913 and 2013 – Northwest News and Tribune
Then and Now: Seffner Post Office, 1913 and 2013Northwest News and TribuneNamed for its first postmaster, Frederick P. Seffner, the building was a combined post office and store and played an important role in the area's history, including a stint as a haven from a yellow fever epidemic in the …
Read More »Food stamp ban for pedophiles, murders, rapists deemed racist – Daily Caller
Food stamp ban for pedophiles, murders, rapists deemed racistDaily CallerAn amendment to the Senate farm bill banning convicted murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from receiving food stamps discriminates against African Americans, according to a critic of the effort. Last week the Senate agreed to an amendment introduced by … More: continued …
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