Buffett stamps on the gold bugs (again)FT Alphaville (blog)…The major asset in this category is gold, currently a huge favorite of investors who fear almost all otherassets, especially paper money (of whose value, as noted, they are right to be fearful). Gold, however,has two significant shortcomings, … More: continued here
Mailboxes play a role in annual food driveThe Star DemocratCrystal Reedy, sales and service associate at the St. Michaels Post Office, holds a bin of food donated to the post office during a previous Harvest for the Hungry food drive. Posted: Sunday, February 26, 2012 12:00 am | Updated: 8:30 am, Sun Feb 26, …and…
eBay's Method of Tracking Shipping Time Hurts SellerAuctionBytes Blog (blog)Having received my latest seller update from Ebay, my attention was drawn to their reminder of how to "ramp up my services " in order to qualify for the "Fast N Free" promotion / icon. Not recalling the icon on any of my listings, I decided…
Remember those carefree days when a gallon of gas was only $5? And when you could cheerfully mail a letter for the rock-bottom price of 50 cents? More: continued here
USDA asked to restore $4.5M for food stamps, not EBTSaipan TribuneThe administration's request is to restore the $4.5 million for actual food stamp and EBT, said Inos. Since the money was reserved for EBT, Inos said it won't be readily made available for other programs. “Meaning, from EBT to the [food] voucher …and more » More:…
Channel Television Stamps mark coronation jubileeChannel TelevisionGuernsey Post is celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of the Queen's coronation and the 100th anniversary of the Titanic with special stamp issues. The Diamond Jubilee issue highlights some of the key moments of Her Majesty's reign in a set of six stamps.and more » More: continued here
$5 gas, 50-cent postage stamps?CNNWhen you could actually buy a gallon of gas for five bucks, or a postage stamp for half a buck. Will it actually happen? Will the once-unheard-of prices we appear headed toward seem someday like great bargains, to be remembered warmly by Americans …and more » More: continued here
Post office hosting direct mail seminarMarion StarMARION – The Marion Post Office will host a 1-hour Every Door Direct Mail & Direct Hub informational seminar at 11 am Wednesday at 230 Barks Road W. These services are an easy and cost-effective way for businesses to get promotional mailings to every … More: continued here
INSIDE INDIANA BUSINESS WEEK IN REVIEW: Post Office announces Indiana closingsnwitimes.comFollowing five months of study, the US Postal Service has made decisions on the fate of several processing facilities in Indiana. It is part of an effort by the post office to streamline operations and reduce expenses. Processing operations in Gary, … More: continued here
Tom O-C in position of strength with eBay MotorsYour Local GuardianNew Malden's Tom Onslow-Cole was last week confirmed in the three-driver eBay Motors-backed outfit – alongside Rob Collard and Nick Foster – for the 2012 season. West Surrey masterminded Colin Turkington's BTCC drivers' championship title in 2009.and more » More: continued here