Royal Mail profits rise by more than five timesParcel2Go.comGovernment-owned mail and parcels carrier Royal Mail saw its profits rise by more than five times in its last reported financial year. It made £211million in the 12 months ending on March 25, compared with a surplus of £39million 12 months earlier. More: continued here
Fla. gets $9 million bonus in food stamp programMiamiHerald.comFlorida is getting a $9.1 million bonus from the federal government over how the state is running its food stamp program. More: continued here
eBay UK said last week it is seeing an increase in shoppers who are using smartphones to buy vehicles on its site, providing a big boost to eBay's mobile GMV. Vehicle purchases made via smartphone on eBay UK increased more than 120% between 2010 and 2011, and are on track to increase again this year….
3 Internet Stocks To Invest In NowSeeking AlphaContrast that with Amazon's most direct competitor, eBay Inc. (EBAY). This leader in auction and fixed-price internet sales divides itself into three segments: the familiar Marketplace; the just-as-familiar PayPal payment system; and GSI, which … More: continued here
Environmental Leader NY Post Office Gets Green RoofEnvironmental LeaderThe US Postal Service has built its second green roof, a 11300-square-foot installation in upstate New York. The roof at Colvin-Elmwood Post Office was built in collaboration with Onondaga County, N.Y., as part of the municipality's Save the Rain …Hunger strike, rallies to oppose postal cutsWorkers WorldLocal…
Memphis-based FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp., announced it will purchase an additional 19 Boeing 767-300 aircraft as part of its plan to improve the efficiency and technology of its fleet. More: continued here
Fort Lauderdale-based AutoNation on Friday launched an online sale for cars with eBay. It is offering at least 50 new vehicles for sale on the site through Monday starting at the manufacturer's suggested retail price. The price will drop hourly until someone clicks the "Buy It Now" button. Brands to be sold include Chevrolet, Dodge,…
ShowBiz Minute: BET Awards, Baldwin, Box OfficeWashington PostHouston gets tribute from mother, R&B divas; Alec Baldwin marries yoga instructor in NYC; 'Ted' outstrips 'Mike' in big box-office weekend.and more » More: continued here
Stamps run to season-opening winCalgary SunIt's tough to guess who was more worn out after Sunday's season-opening victory at McMahon Stadium. More: continued here
Miami New Times (blog) Food Stamp Parties? US Government Encourages Seniors To Attend.Miami New Times (blog)In a shining example of government idiocy, the USDA is actually encouraging people to apply for food stamps. The government agency… More: continued here