Opening eBay bid for a Twinkie? $8,000

With Twinkie maker Hostess announcing the demise of its 82-year-old business, enterprising Netizens are pouring onto eBay in attempt to make a killing from the corpse. Originally posted at Technically Incorrect More: continued here

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How savvy multinationals curb their tax bills – Brisbane Times

Brisbane Times How savvy multinationals curb their tax billsBrisbane TimesFor its part, eBay Australia and New Zealand's annual report discloses its principal activities as ''the recommendation of market penetration strategies and advertising and promotion activities''. Despite the enormous scale on which the internet …Apple's Australian arm charged with $28.5M in …

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Computer Issue Leaves Food Stamps Users Unable To Shop – NY1

NY1 Computer Issue Leaves Food Stamps Users Unable To ShopNY1Residents who use an Electronic Benefit Transfer food stamps card to purchase groceries are currently unable to shop. According to the mayor's office, JPMorgan, which facilitates the national program, is dealing with computer problems. The company is …and more » More: continued …

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US sues eBay, citing will-not-recruit agreement with Intuit – Reuters

US sues eBay, citing will-not-recruit agreement with IntuitReutersWASHINGTON Nov 16 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department on Friday sued online retailer eBay Inc over what it called an illegal agreement with Intuit Inc not to recruit Intuit's employees, according to a department news release. The agreement …and more » More: continued …

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Food stamp glitch affecting millions is fixed – Norwich Bulletin

NorthEscambia.com Food stamp glitch affecting millions is fixedNorwich Bulletin"All customers can now use their SNAP, food stamps and other cash benefit cards after we resolved the technical issues," Fusco told The Associated Press. Angry users took to social media to express their frustration in the busy grocery shopping days …Fla. …

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Twinkies Sold for Over $60 on EBay – ABC News

ABC News Twinkies Sold for Over $60 on EBayABC NewsOn Hostess Brands' last day of shipping its iconic snacks, entrepreneurial eBay sellers have taken the opportunity to tap into buyers' Hostess panic, selling boxes for 95 percent more than grocery stores. In one Food Emporium grocery store in New York …

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