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 Minnesota, … More: continued here
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 will keep trade volumes at…
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
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
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 One of Split with YahooEcommerceBytesBiz…
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
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 his old teammate …Stamps' backup…
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 … More: continued here
VentureBeat Kabbage Raises Some Serious Cabbage for Small-Business LoansWired (blog)You have a prototype for the world's greatest dog collar, skateboard ramp, tea cozy, iPhone 5 case/hand warmer — you name it. With Amazon, eBay and Etsy you have almost instant distribution. What you don't have is money to manufacture your gizmo and …Kabbage gives eBay,…
The Royal Mail’s chief executive has publicly backed bringing in quotas for women in the workplace, saying she would be prepared to lead the discussion. More: continued here