AuctionBytes Blog (blog) New eBay 14-Day Minimum Return Policy Unfair to Sellers?AuctionBytes Blog (blog)In eBay's last year's "SR2" (Seller Release 2), they announced that early this year (2012), sellers would no longer be able to specify 3- and 7-day return policies; the minimum return period would be 14 days, and "a money back refund option…
"It was a common perception among people that stamps are mostly printed with the faces of eminent people like Mahatma Gandhi. However, the recent initiative of the postal department of issuing personalised stamps, which allows people to get stamps printed with their own face has completely democratised postal stamps in the biggest democratic country and…
Feds should means test food stamp recipientsSacramento BeeRe "State must expand access to food stamps" (Editorials, Feb. 8): I am surprised that The Bee would endorse reducing verification requirements for food stamp recipients in a time of federal and state budget deficits. The food stamp program …and more » More: continued here
Two post offices cut back hoursBrunswick NewsBy NIKKI WILEY The Brunswick News Customers who use the Sea Island and Jekyll Island post offices are seeing shorter counter hours. Each location cut its office hours nearly in half Feb. 4. It was a decision made by the US Postal Service, … More: continued here
Fewer Yolo County residents using food stamps than statewideDaily DemocratBy KATHERINE JARVIS One-on-one interaction is important to get more Yolo County residents signing up for CalFresh, also known as food stamps. "There are people who don't realize the services are available," said Jose Martinez, Food Bank of Yolo County … More: continued here
BBC News Snowman on eBay for East Anglian Air AmbulanceBBC NewsA snowman put up for auction on eBay to raise money for the East Anglian Air Ambulance (EAAA) has sold for £102. Peter Rawlings, 26, built Frostie at his home in Stowupland in Suffolk at the beginning of the week. The description on eBay warns…
CBC.ca Post office mystery substance found to be common hair productStarPhoenixBy Jason Warick, The StarPhoenix February 10, 2012 11:00 PM Emergency personnel and the fire department's hazardous materials truck were called to the 51st Street post office sorting building after approximately 30 employees handled letters that had …Saskatoon workers evacuated from post office after spillCBC.caall…
Letter: Food-stamp purchase restrictions neededFlorida TodayIn response to the recent letter, “Don't ban junk food buys with food stamps,” I seriously doubt the government will dictate what Social Security and/or pension recipients eat. The difference between Social Security and/or pension recipients and food …and more » More: continued here
GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich got a good laugh from his audience of conservatives Friday when he ribbed the U.S. government for not using mail services, such as FedEx, to track down the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the nation. More: continued here
UK The Kentucky Kernel UK says stop selling Anthony Davis posters on eBayUK The Kentucky KernelThe Anthony Davis “wingspan” posters, which were passed out to everyone in Rupp Arena for free at Tuesday's game, have generated buzz as fans have sold them on eBay. UK has issued a cease-and-desist letter to those selling the posters…