eBay founder invests in Change.org – San Francisco Chronicle (blog)

All Things Digital eBay founder invests in Change.orgSan Francisco Chronicle (blog)Change.org has taken a $15 million influx of cash, led by Omidyar Network, the philanthropic investment firm established by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar. The online petition mecca has been one of the rallying points to drum up support for measures …

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A Bumper Crop of Food Stamps – Heritage.org (blog)

Politico A Bumper Crop of Food StampsHeritage.org (blog)For example, Senator Thad Cochran (R–MS), ranking Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee, recently told the North American Agricultural Journalists group that food stamps should continue to be included in the farm bill “purely from a political …Food stamps fight: 8 things you …

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Royal Mail profits up – euronews

euronews Royal Mail profits upeuronewsBritain's Royal Mail has reported pre-tax profits up 60 per cent to 381 million euros. Much of the increase came from a price increase for first class stamps. Meanwhile a company has been appointed to set up the employee share scheme, bringing the …and more » More: …

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