The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet’s guest contributor program, which is separate from the company’s news coverage. NEW YORK (TheStreet) — eBay’s India business is reporting impressive top-line growth in exports. Based on information from the Asian Exporters’ Index, India was the second-fastest growing country for…
NY replaces food stamps lost, destroyed by IreneWall Street JournalAP ALBANY, NY — New York is providing replacement food stamps for those lost or destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene. The state says recipients should contact their local department of social services or go to the website of the state Office of Temporary …NY replaces food…
Freehold gets boost in bid to bring back post officeAsbury Park PressThe US Postal Service closed the borough's post office located in this trailer on Lafayette Street in July. / NJ PRESS MEDIA 2009 FREEHOLD — The US Postal Service should reconsider its decision to close the Lafayette Street postal facility because its …Public rep….
Watauga Democrat Public reacts to possible post office closureWatauga DemocratStanding room only greeted three representatives of the United States Post Office Tuesday, in Boone to hear the community's thoughts on the possible closure of the downtown post office. About 30 people spoke at the downtown …and more » More: continued here
Over 100 Social Security checks missing from NC post officeExaminer.comAs Mrs. Coe relates, "The first thing I did this morning is I called the post office to see if the checks came in. He said, 'No ma'am, we didn't get any.'" And according to the WGHP report, the Coe's already earmark every cent for bills…
Ecouterre (blog) Patagonia to Help Customers Reuse Clothing, in an Ebay'First'Environmental LeaderPatagonia is encouraging consumers to buy and sell its clothing through a new storefront on Ebay, paired with a customer pledge system. The outdoor apparel manufacturer yesterday launched its Common Threads Initiative, which the company describes as a …Patagonia Partners with eBay to Reduce…
Meeznah stamps class for FrankieThe Press AssociationMeeznah (5-2) bounced back to her best with a smooth win in the DFS Park Hill Stakes at Doncaster. Disappointing at Newbury on her previous run, David Lanigan's stable star made amends in the best possible fashion. Frankie Dettori had her well placed …and more » More: continued here
Sydney Morning Herald NZ's eBay rival floats expansionSydney Morning HeraldFairfax chief executive Greg Hywood did not rule out ebay rival TradeMe's expansion outside New Zealand. Photo: Peter Rae FAIRFAX Media chief executive Greg Hywood has left open the possibility of New Zealand eBay rival Trade Me expanding beyond New …and more » More: continued here
WFMY News 2 Farewell my mailboxCNN InternationalQuite possible — and the Postal Service insists such a step is necessary. Closing down as many as 3700 post office locations? Laying off tens of thousands of postal workers? However explicable the Postal Service's economic reasoning, the human pain …Postal Unions' Grassroots Clout Tested by Planned U.S. Job…
Rubber Stamp Carving with Sarah O'BrienPhoenix New Times (blog)O'Brien, who works as a Montessori educator and ESL instructor in Tempe, believes the trick behind keeping hand written cards alive is making them unique with her own handcarved stamps. O'Brien traces her fascination with stamps back to her childhood. … More: continued here