Discontinued Sodas Now Cost A Fortune On eBay (PHOTOS)Huffington PostA perusal of eBay revealed a ton more offerings, including 20 oz. bottles of Surge and guaraná-laced Josta, each selling for $250. Seriously, who's buying this stuff? We feel the need to point out that they're probably not safe to drink …
Read More »Google, Facebook, Yahoo, eBay part of lobbying group – Bizjournals.com
India Today Google, Facebook, Yahoo, eBay part of lobbying groupBizjournals.comA technology lobbying group called The Internet Association launched Wednesday with an emphasis on "protecting Internet freedom; fostering innovation and economic growth; and empowering users," according to a release. Members include Amazon.com …The Internet Association, Lobbying Group For Silicon Valley, Becomes …
Read More »Study: Food-stamp rolls jump 136% in RI, double US increase – WPRI-TV 12 (blog)
Study: Food-stamp rolls jump 136% in RI, double US increaseWPRI-TV 12 (blog)The number of residents collecting food stamps grew an astonishing 135.7% from 2007 to 2011, more than double the increase of 69.9% recorded nationally, according to a new study by Ben Senauer, an economics professor at the University of …
Read More »FedEx predicts further economic woes
NEW YORK – FedEx Corp. says the global economy is stalling, and it's going to get worse next year. A decline in global trade is shrinking earnings at the world's second-largest package delivery company. On Tuesday, FedEx said a continued slowdown in the developed world combined with high fuel prices …
Read More »IPhone 5s begin popping up at astronomical prices on EBay
They don't even have the iPhone 5 in their hands yet, but some people have already listed the highly coveted device for sale on EBay at astronomical prices. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx Seen Caught in Shipping Shift as Cheap Trumps Quick
FedEx Corp. (FDX) ’s falling volumes for its fastest, most-profitable services signal that shippers are increasingly deciding their packages no longer have to be there overnight — and not just in a slowing economy. More: continued here
Read More »Yahoo profits big from China’s eBay – Pueblo Chieftain
Business Today Yahoo profits big from China's eBayPueblo ChieftainSAN FRANCISCO — Yahoo has completed a long-awaited $7.6 billion deal with China's Alibaba Group, generating a windfall that either will be used to ease the pain of Yahoo's long-tormented shareholders or finance the turnaround plan of recently hired …Alibaba Completes Phase …
Read More »FedEx's gloomy outlook signals more bad news from U.S. companies
FedEx, considered a bellwether of the global economy, slashes its profit projections for 2012 after another weak quarter. NEW YORK — FedEx Corp.'s gloomy business outlook may not be the last unwelcome delivery for investors in the coming weeks. More: continued here
Read More »Johnson: Glenn has a case to be Stamps’ MVP – Calgary Herald
Johnson: Glenn has a case to be Stamps' MVPCalgary HeraldIn his day, the Turtle Man always arrived at the stadium, whatever stadium it might be that week, armed with his own ticker-tape, brass band and festive floats all ready for easy assembly. “Kevin,” TSN pundit Milt Stegall is saying of …
Read More »Gunman tries to raid Little Horton post office – Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Gunman tries to raid Little Horton post officeBradford Telegraph and ArgusPolice were last night hunting for a robber who threatened staff a Bradford post office at gunpoint yesterday. The raider wearing a hooded top and armed with a handgun demanded money before fleeing empty-handed from Southfield Lane, Little Horton, when …
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