After Many Slip-Ups, Mideast E-Commerce Gains Its FootingNew York TimesDUBAI — Back in 2005, Souq.com was a new Web site modeled after eBay in the United States, catering to the nascent online retailing market in the Middle East. In the last week of October 2012, the fast-growing site received $45 million in funding from …and…
TSN Tate to start at QB for Stamps in Western Semi-FinalTSNCALGARY — Drew Tate's athleticism and ability to extend plays under pressure were factors in John Hufnagel's decision to name him Calgary's starting quarterback for the CFL's West Division semifinal. Tate, who was sidelined for 14 games this season …West Division semifinals pits Roughriders against…
Stamps' DL ready to descend on DurantStarPhoenixCALGARY — The sensation, says Corey Mace, can be difficult to explain to the 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday layman. "OK. I'd say," he reckons, "it's up there with the first day your parents let you drive the car by yourself. We've all gone through that. You … More: continued here
Funding Approved for Old Post Office RenovationsTristatehomepage.comThe Old Post Office in downtown Evansville now has all the funding to continue renovations. The Redevelopment Commission approved the $2.5 million needed to renovate both the inside and outside of the building. Repairs will be made to the roof, gutters … More: continued here
Canada.com Stamps' DL ready to descend on DurantCanada.comBy George Johnson. CALGARY — The sensation, says Corey Mace, can be difficult to explain to the 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday layman. “OK. I'd say,” he reckons, “it's up there with the first day your parents let you drive the car by yourself. We've all … More: continued here
Republican dominant counties eat most of food stamp growthExaminer.comNov. 5 Bloomberg News reported that republican dense counties eat up most of the food stamp growth within the U.S. Bloomberg reported that Romney made a comment that went viral on television and the Internet about 47% of America feeling entitled to …One Opinion: Obama wonWilson County…
Anonymous Hawaii buyer wins 'OBAMA' truck in eBay auctionPacific Business News (blog)While President Barack Obama enjoyed his victory in the presidential election, one lucky bidder in his home state enjoyed winning a truck in an eBay auction with the world's only Hawaii “OBAMA” license plate. The winner is a retired Oahu resident who … More:…
Several area post office hours cutThe Evening SunSeveral area post offices will see reduced hours between now and September 2014. They include Arendtsville, Bendersville, Cashtown, Gardners and McKnightstown in Adams County, and Codorus and Glenville in the area around Hanover in York County. More: continued here
Hartford residents angry at planned at post office cutbacksManchester NewspapersDaniel Cronin, post office operations manager, began the meeting by explaining why the Postal Service is making these changes. “This is part of a nationwide plan to achieve significant cost savings for the postal service, which has lost more than $25 … More: continued here
Piece Of Cardboard Garners More Than $300000 In Bids On eBayHuffington PostIt seems that other eBay users were inspired by the success of the original auction. As of Wednesday morning, there were at least three listings for a piece of cardboard on eBay. Two different pieces of cardboard were posted by one user apparently …Would…