eBay purchased Hunch, one of a number of social search startups seeking an exit after failing to gain a lot of traction in the mainstream search market. Hunch, Aardvark, Kosmix and Wowd all played there. More: continued here
Third of county residents now receiving food stampsDelmarva NowNearly a third of county residents now receive food stamps, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families and Medicaid, according to recent figures compiled by the Accomack County Department of Social Services and by the state. As of September, 5519 adults …and more » More: continued here
Two men will appear in court this morning in connection with a post office robbery in Co Westmeath yesterday. More: continued here
The Hindu Stamp philately in your minds, youngsters toldThe HinduOver 100 panels of stamps and philatelic material are on display. Exhibits were presented both thematic and countries wise collections. Bhahadur Singh , left , Post Master General , Central Region , Tamilnadu , AV Krishnan. More: continued here
Privatisation could make a returnYorkshire PostMartin Payne, the divisional director of Brewin Dolphin in Leeds, said the Royal Mail could be sold off. He said: “In 1984, the privatisation of BT, a state-owned business, paved the way for privatisations around the globe. The success of BT created a …and more » More: continued here
Business Insider eBay sees spike in 'couch commerce' on ThanksgivingTucson Citizen25, 2011, under USA Today News Mobile shopping hit its stride on Thanksgiving Day, according to preliminary data released by eBay today. Shoppers took to a new Turkey Day tradition, “couch commerce,” in which they shop on smart phones and tablet …Holiday Shopping Trends from…
OUT OF BUSINESS: The Winter Beach Post Office, which closed recently, is the latest casualty in the fiscal crisis confronting the U.S. Postal Service. More: continued here
France's purchase of scooters from Taiwan sparks protest at homeeTaiwan News26 (CNA) The French Post Office's procurement of 3000 50cc KYMCO scooters from Taiwan sparked a protest at a Peugeot Scooters factory Friday, as the deal has affected the factory workers' job prospects, according to a report on the Le Pays newspaper …and more » More:…
Both Missouri U.S. senators and the area’s congressman are supporting an effort to keep the Portland Post Office open in Callaway County. More: continued here
Money Gram Through Post OfficesYenthaInitially the money transfer service will be available at 51 head post offices in the state. Shoba Koshy, Chief Post Master General, Kerala Circle said in a press meet, “for countries like India where 50% of the population does not have bank accounts, … More: continued here