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Independent Online Sell-by stamps on food are now lawIndependent OnlineThe new food labelling regulations, which finally came into force on March 1, make it compulsory for food manufacturers to put date stamps on food, with the exception of a few items, such as honey; unprocessed, unpacked meat and fresh produce; …

When Fred Smith started FedEx in 1971, the company nearly didn't make it because of the spike in fuel costs related to the Arab oil embargo. That experience led Smith to turn FedEx into one of the leaders in looking for alternatives to power its vans, trucks and jets. More: …

David Jones turns down eBay strategy – here are three ways it could workSmartCompany.com.auDavid Jones is turning down offers from online retailers left and right, with eBay Australia the latest company to have its helping hand rejected after the department store giant released a detailed plan for its “omni-channel strategy” …

How to access VAT free Royal Mail online postageTameBayby Chris Dawson It's the 2nd April today and Royal Mail business tariff price increases have come into effect and don't forget that many services will also attract VAT. If you haven't already done so you'll probably want to adjust your postage …

Fujitsu stamps authority on supercomputersElectronicsWeekly.comFujitsu is stamping its authority on the world of supercomputers, with the official start-up of Oakleaf-FX at the University of Tokyo. The machine is a Fujitsu PrimeHPC FX10 supercomputer, based on an enhanced version of the technology within Fujitsu's …and more » More: continued here

Familiar face wraps up careerNew Philadelphia Times ReporterKathy Irwin is retiring this week from the New Philadelphia Post Office after 30 years as a clerk. By Joe Wright Regular customers of the New Philadelphia Post Office, at 210 N. Broadway, probably have become familiar with Kathy Irwin. More: continued here

After nearly 30 years, Kathy Irwin will retire as clerk at the New Philadelphia Post Office on Tuesday. More: continued here

Need a used car? New York has some to sell youElmira Star-GazetteThe state has placed other items for sale on its eBay store, but this will be its first time offering cars. / GANNETT ALBANY — New York is getting into the used-car business. The state Office of General Services …

Food stamp program needs thorough reviewHuntington Herald DispatchWith increasing scrutiny on all types of federal spending, it is not surprising that the $75 billion poured into the nation's food stamp program has come under fire during an election year. But the story of Amanda Clayton of Detroit earlier this month …

EcommerceBytes (blog) eBay Buyer Protection Changes Include Partial Refunds, ReturnsEcommerceBytes (blog)Sellers are concerned over changes to the eBay Buyer Protection Policy that will allow eBay to issue partial refunds to buyers without requiring them to return the item to the seller. Sellers are talking on several eBay discussion boards about …