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RON HART: 'Food Stamp President' and a country of moochersWalton SunCHATTANOOGA, TENN. — In the 1970s, a difficult economic time under Jimmy Carter with his “misery index,” 1 in 50 Americans was on food stamps. Today that number is 1 in 7. Just since 2008 the number of people in …

Deep Dive Into eBay's Strong Q2 2012 ResultsSeeking AlphaHere's a key metrics tracker that we've updated to show eBay's Q2 results vs. their own guidance and Wall St. expectations. (Click to enlarge). Ebay_q2_p1. I think the highlight of the conference call was John Donahoe's statement: "This is the … More: …

The Hindu Space walk across stampsThe HinduWhen Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon, it meant a 'giant leap for mankind' and a small sketch on a historic stamp. A pint-sized stamp can tell a story that changed the way we see the universe, while a collection can trace the history …

City Notebook: Carriers moving from Southpark to main Alexandria post officeAlexandria Town TalkMail carriers will stop using John "Marty" Thiels Southpark Station on Government Street in Alexandria around Sept. 1, according to the U.S. Postal Service. In a letter to the mayor, the Postal Service said city and rural carriers …

FedEx will have to fend off competition from United Parcel Service to keep a contract valued at more than $1 billion with its largest customer, the U.S. Postal Service. More: continued here

Box office report goes silent in 'Dark Knight Rises' opening after Colo. shootingWashington PostNEW YORK — In the aftermath of the Colorado shooting during a screening of “The Dark Knight Rises,” Hollywood studios banded together to withhold box-office reporting through the weekend, while Warner Bros. frantically rushed to remove a …

Postman clamped while delivering to Tyneside pubSunday SunA POSTIE was clamped in a pub car park – after delivering mail to the landlord. Stephen Dixon had to pay £150 to get his car released at the Flying Scotsman, Forest Hall, North Tyneside. The Royal Mail worker, who uses his own …

When Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon, it meant a ‘giant leap for mankind’ and a small sketch on a historic stamp. A pint-sized stamp can tell a story that changed the way we see the universe, w… More: continued here

Food stamps: Fact vs fictionWilkes Barre Times-LeaderThe actual fact is that no one within shouting distance of middle class is eligible for food stamps: According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, 85 percent of recipients have incomes below the poverty line – $18500 for a family of three …Ever more …

Can't find your way? Then ask a postieEchoRoyal Mail has begun the trial scheme to pinpoint the precise co-ordinates of every home and business address. If the new system is successful it will create a more accurate map which will subsequently be rolled out across the whole country. Royal Mail…and …