Philadelphia Inquirer Cory Booker roughs it for a weekThe Economist“TODAY I burned a sweet potato …with supplies dwindling it was eat around the severely caramelised root vegetable or go without,” blogged Cory Booker, Newark's mayor, on day five of his week-long pledge to live on food stamps. After sparring with …Booker Steers Clear Of Political…
Forget used textbooks or vintage records. The hottest items for sale on eBay today will put a truer sparkle in your eye: You may now, with a large measure of safety and security, buy physical gold and silver, as well as platinum and palladium. More: continued here
The holidays seem to be the most colorful time of the year, and the U.S. Postal Service’s stamps add to the festivities by reflecting the season’s spectrum. More: continued here
Holiday stamps popular with the public and collectorsOcalaThe variety of stamps seem to support not only the joy of the Christmas celebration, but the season's traditions shared by Americans of diverse faiths and beliefs. And the stamps are popular. Ocala's new Postmaster, Kevin Atkinson, said booklets of … More: continued here
Wall Street Journal (blog) City Backs Limited Food Stamps for Storm VictimsWall Street Journal (blog)New York City will not expand a supplemental food-stamp program to help poor people affected by superstorm Sandy, the Bloomberg administration said Thursday, despite pleas from members of the city's congressional delegation and the City Council. More: continued here
Time is growing short for people who want to play Santa under a program run by the U.S. Postal Service. More: continued here
Mobile Marketing Watch eBay Touts 'Biggest Mobile Shopping Day'Mobile Marketing WatcheBay Touts Biggest Mobile Shopping Day 300×176 eBay Touts Biggest Mobile Shopping Day New information is surfacing about eBay's mobile shopping successes this holiday shopping season. As it turns out, 2012 has already delivered eBay's biggest … More: continued here
Save your stampsMcCook Daily GazetteSteve Wray found this collection of stamps while cleaning a shelf niche in his home in McCook, Nebraska. Now, most everyone remembers and/or knows about S&H Green Stamps, trading/rewards stamps presented to shoppers by retailers and redeemed for … More: continued here
CBS2 Chicago Time Running Out For Post Office's Letters To Santa ProgramCBS2 ChicagoOne of the thousands of letters sent to Santa Claus every day during the holiday season. The Post Office opens and sorts through those letters to find children and families in need, and offers those letters to volunteers to buy gifts. (Credit: CBS)…
Forbes eBay Now Sells Millions In Gold And Silver Through New Investing PlatformForbesThrough a new partnership with APMEX, a metals dealer, eBay allows you to buy as much as you'd like, in $10,000 increments. Thankfully, it's all fairly transparent. Prices are regularly updated; APMEX is open about the commission, about a 3% to 5 ……