An "Ebay For Science" Promises To Transform The Business Of ResearchFast Company"Imagine eBay, but for scientific knowledge," says Iorns. "You post an experiment that you want to outsource, and scientific service providers submit bids to do the work." So far, Exchange reports about 1000 scientists have signed up, …In the market for scienceSan Francisco Business…
Starwatch Consumer | Food-stamp use declines for first time in 3 yearsKansas City StarThe number of Americans receiving food stamps dropped in June for the first time since October 2008, the government said. Recipients totaled 45.2 million, down 0.5 percent from 45.4 million in May, the US Department of Agriculture said. … More: continued here
Ben’s Chili Bowl is one of Washington D.C.’s landmarks, and the Redskins are the City’s team. It seems like a match made in heaven, right? Well the two iconic D.C. mainstays are getting together, as Dan Steinberg of D.C. Sports Bog reports that the Redskins are set to put in two Ben’s Chili Bowl kiosks…
Consumers use mobile shopping apps, but not to buyYorkdispatch.comThe most successful mobile shopping sites are eBay and Amazon, which together account for four out of every five mobile shopping transactions. Ebay reported nearly $2 billion in mobile sales last year — more than tripling its 2009 total —- and it …and more » More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Post Office extends inflation linked savings account due to demandTelegraph.co.ukGood news for savers – the Post Office has extended its popular inflation linked savings bonds due to demand. By Emma Wall The five year inflation linked bond promises to pay the Retail Prices Index – currently at 5pc – plus 1.5 percentage points and…
Henry Burris prides himself in being the complete package as a Canadian Football League quarterback. More: continued here
Washington Times Meeting set to save post office in area townClinton HeraldBy Brian Rathjen Herald Correspondent MCCAUSLAND — Two years ago, residents of McCausland thought they had won their battle with the US Postal Service to keep the small-town post office open. But earlier this summer, residents in the tiny town along …Reading's latest blow:…
ABC News (blog) Study on CEO Pay Disputed By Some Companies Identified in ReportBloombergEBay Inc., one of the companies identified in the study, was listed as paying CEO John J. Donahoe $12.4 million while the company received a $131 million federal tax benefit. The San Jose, California-based online trading company said the report doesn't …Where…
WASHINGTON – Slugger Ted Williams will win a spot on a U.S. postage stamp next year. More: continued here
Two years ago, residents of McCausland thought they had won their battle with the U.S. Postal Service to keep the small-town post office open. More: continued here