Pandora's box for LeightonFinancial TimesPace might be hoping that former Asda boss Allan Leighton will sprinkle some management magic on the TV set-top box maker, but there are some situations that are even out of the control of the well-respected ex-chairman of Royal Mail. … More: continued here
Alibaba opens doors for small business looking for manufacturersAlameda Times-StarAlibaba has often been coined the Chinese eBay (EBAY). But besides both being operated on the Internet, there are fundamental differences between the two, said Brad Schepp, author of "The Official Alibaba.com Success Guide." While eBay allows members …and more » More: continued here
Royal Mail apology for transfer letter delayBelfast TelegraphRoyal Mail has apologised after hundreds of children were left waiting up to 72 hours before finding out which secondary school they will be transferring to in September. Letters confirming the school choices had been due to arrive on Saturday. …and more » More: continued here
Fox News Obama Sets Two New Records: Number of Americans on Food Stamps, Amount of …Weasel Zippers(ABC News) – A record number of Americans — about 14 percent — now rely on the federal government's food stamps program and its rapid expansion in recent years has become a politically explosive topic. More than 44.5 million…
Pace brings in ex-Royal Mail chairmannebusiness.co.ukBy nebusiness Set-top box maker Pace has turned to former Royal Mail chairman Allan Leighton to help turn around its ailing fortunes. Mr Leighton, who is also currently deputy chairman of department store Selfridges and chairman of budget clothing … More: continued here
Fox News “Google Wallet” Faces eBay LawsuitThe Australian EyeAlthough other actors, including Apple, Amazon.com, eBay and Facebook, are also working on ways to allow consumers to pay for products or services using their smartphones, the “Google Wallet” is the first one to be introduced. …Rivals likely to reach for Google's "Wallet"AFPGoogle Wallet Mobile Payments Entice…
Waterville City Council has taken official action in a bid to keep a full-service post office in the community. More: continued here
Fox News (blog) New Mexico to end food stamp supplementThe New Mexico IndependentNew Mexico will end a food stamp supplement for elderly and disabled residents, according to the Associated Press. The cuts come just as Congress is considering cuts to the food stamp program even as a …Congress Mulls Cuts to Food Stamps Program Amid…
NM plans to stop food stamp supplement for elderlyGreenwich TimeSANTA FE, NM (AP) — About 4000 low-income elderly and disabled New Mexicans will see their food stamp benefits drop in July due to state budget cuts. Gov. Susana Martinez's administration plans to end a state program that supplements …NM proposes to eliminate food stamp supplements…
WBEZ More Chicago farmers markets accepting food stampsWBEZThis year more Chicago farmers markets than ever are accepting food stamps. That means more low-income households can buy nourishing food. Accessibility is especially important for families who live in food deserts – communities with a dearth of … More: continued here