Rick Santorum Compares Medicaid, Food Stamps, Other Social Welfare Programs To …Huffington PostThe former Pennsylvania senator drew upon his grandfather's experience during Benito Mussolini's tenure in Italy (video starts at the 50-second mark) and linked Medicaid, food stamps and other US initiatives to the authoritarianism experienced by his …and more » …
Read More »An academic’s stamp of approval – The Hindu
The Hindu An academic's stamp of approvalThe HinduRamachandra G. Sangoram retired as a chemistry lecturer from the MES College of Arts, Science and Commerce 10 years ago and has now dedicated his time to creating an interesting collection of stamps. He believes that stamp collection is not about the … …
Read More »REL Consulting: Post Office Changes Could Slow Collections, Cost Large … – MarketWatch (press release)
REL Consulting: Post Office Changes Could Slow Collections, Cost Large …MarketWatch (press release)REL, a world-leading consulting firm specializing in working capital management, also offered guidance that companies can use to address the impact of the post office's change. Last month the US Postal Service announced that it would be eliminating …
Read More »Chinese dragon stamp draws fire for ‘scaring’ the world – Telegraph.co.uk
Telegraph.co.uk Chinese dragon stamp draws fire for 'scaring' the worldTelegraph.co.ukChinese have reacted angrily to a special edition stamp to celebrate the Year of the Dragon that depicts the iconic creature as a fearsome creature. Scores of collectors and social commentators have complained about the ferocious-looking 2012 dragon. …Chinese Year Of …
Read More »Yahoo names PayPal exec as its CEO
Yahoo Inc. has named Scott Thompson, president of eBay Inc.’s PayPal division, as its new CEO, the fourth one in less than five years for the struggling Internet company. More: continued here
Read More »Future Of Northbrook’s Post Offices Looks Secure–For Now – Patch.com
PennLive.com Future Of Northbrook's Post Offices Looks Secure–For NowPatch.comAs change descends on US Postal Service, Northbrook's two post offices appear to be protected. By Glenn Wall The white and blue vans line up outside the post office on Dundee Road. Unless you live under a rock, chances are you've heard …
Read More »Stocks: New Year’s rally fizzling – CNN
Stocks: New Year's rally fizzlingCNNCompanies: Before the opening bell, Yahoo (YHOO, Fortune 500) shares dropped 1.6% on reports that the search engine will name eBay's (EBAY, Fortune 500) PayPal President Scott Thompson as its new CEO. Shares of eBay fell 1.1%. …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Man quizzed on post office raid bid – Belfast Telegraph
Irish Independent Man quizzed on post office raid bidBelfast TelegraphA man entered the post office and produced what was believed to be a firearm but fled empty-handed when he spotted gardai nearby. Elsewhere, gardai are continuing to investigate two separate raids. Two men carrying a gun and a hammer held …
Read More »eBay’s John Donahoe Shocked by Executive’s Departure to Yahoo (Internal Memo) – All Things Digital
All Things Digital eBay's John Donahoe Shocked by Executive's Departure to Yahoo (Internal Memo)All Things DigitalThompson, who is currently in charge of one of eBay's fastest-growing divisions, PayPal, will start at Yahoo next week. This morning, we got our hands on the internal memo that eBay's CEO John Donahoe sent …
Read More »Possible Loss of PayPal’s President to Yahoo Would Be a Blow to eBay
AllThingsD reports that PayPal President Scott Thompson is the top candidate for Yahoo’s soon-to-be announced top spot. A departure by Thompson would put a major hole in eBay’s executive bench. More: continued here
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