Sen. Franken Introduces Legislation to Help Communities Prevent Closure of …Monte NewsBy Anonymous With the Senate currently debating postal service reform, US Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) introduced legislation today that would give communities the opportunity to fight to prevent closure of their local post offices and processing centers, … More: continued here
MyFox Memphis Cher puts up her key to city of Adelaide for sale on eBayTimes of IndiaCher, the ageing diva, is said to be selling her key to the city of Adelaide on eBay, infuriating the lord mayor who presented it to her. Steve Condous voiced his disgust that the honour, which he presented to…
Digitaltrends.com eBay launches 'Green Driving' site for alternative energy enthusiastsDigitaltrends.comOnline auction giant eBay has announced the launch of its eco-centered Green Driving site to help promote environmentally friendly cars. We're going to go out on a limb here and assume you're all pretty familiar with eBay.From eBay, Greener Cars Are Auction StarsNew York Times (blog)eBay…
Globe and Mail EBay Reports Higher Profits, Outlook On PayPal GrowthWall Street JournalBy Drew FitzGerald of DOW JONES NEWSWIRES EBay Inc.'s (EBAY) first-quarter profit rose 20% on continued strength in the company's payments business, prompting the company to boost its outlook for the year. The strong quarter, which included …EBay shares jump to 6-year high…
Orange UK News Last Post: Postcode Anywhere Adds Army Data to UK Address ServicePR.com (press release)New Royal Mail British Forces Post Office data added to suite of address auto-fill services. Worcester, United Kingdom, April 21, 2012 –(PR.com)– British forces and their families abroad will now be able to shop online with ease, thanks to a…
India stamps could fetch £8k at auctionThe Bolton NewsThe sheet of paper features three India stamps— an 1856- 1864 two anna yellow, an 1856- 1864 eight anna carmine and an 1860 eight pies mauve — which it is believed make it the only “cover” from Malacca with this combination of stamps. More: continued here
Globe and Mail EBay shares jump to 6-year high after 1Q resultsBoston.comNEW YORK—Shares of eBay Inc. surged to their highest level since 2006 Thursday as investors weighed the potential of the company's growing PayPal business and orders were brisk on eBay's e-commerce websites in the first quarter.EBay quarterly results top expectationsReutersEBay Reports Higher Profits, Outlook…
The Senate has begun laying the groundwork for a half-trillion-dollar farm and food bill that would end unconditional subsidies to farmers, but House Republicans' resolve to cut its biggest component. More: continued here
New York Daily News $1Million jackpot winner charged for collecting food stamps, public health …New York Daily NewsClayton, who continued to get food stamps after winning a $1 million lottery jackpot, has been charged with welfare fraud. LINCOLN PARK, Mich. — A Michigan lottery winner was charged with fraud Tuesday for collecting food stamps and…
ebay Saturday: Greenwich Boating HistoryPatch.comEach week, we'll search the term "Greenwich, CT" on the popular auction site eBay and see what pops up, and post it for Patch readers to see (and perhaps bid on). Maybe you have a Greenwich-related item — a postcard, a milk bottle from the old Round … More: continued here