Wash. official in charge of food-stamps program quits amid uproar over …Daily JournalAP SEATTLE — The official in charge of Washington state's food-stamps and child-support agency has resigned amid an uproar over televised remarks he made that appeared to dismiss evidence of welfare fraud. KING-TV reported that Troy Hutson tendered …and more » More: continued here
HOPE not hate (blog) CWU members march in Stoke-on-Trent over fears for jobsBBC NewsMembers of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have taken part in a protest march through the streets of Hanley over the potential loss of 400 Royal Mail jobs in Stoke-on-Trent. About 200 people demonstrated against the possible closure of the …Stoke-on-Trent stands…
Postal official discusses possible W.Va. closingsGreenwich Time"It's not easy to talk about closing a post office." The Inter-Mountain reports that Cavinder spoke at a meeting arranged by US Sen. Joe Manchin's staff. He said some of the post offices being considered for closure are generating revenues of $30 or …and more » More: continued here
More Minn. farmers markets to accept food stampsAlbany Times UnionMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More low-income Minnesotans will be able to get fresh fruits and vegetables because of a big jump in farmers markets that will accept food stamps this year. The Star-Tribune reports that eight new markets will allow customers with … More: continued here
In Hindsight: Facebook deals and Apple's elusive white iPhoneSan Jose Mercury NewsSan Jose online auction powerhouse eBay (EBAY), meanwhile, reported a $475.9 million profit for its most recent quarter, up 20 percent from a year earlier. Revenue jumped 16 percent to $2.5 billion. "In the first quarter, PayPal continued to drive …and more » More: continued…
Sandusky Register Postal service might be stamped for consolidationSandusky Register"We're now processing stamps at early 1960s levels," he said. "The fall is attributed to electronic communications." The postal service's processing and distribution facility in Mansfield, which serves the post office in Sandusky, is planning a study …Postal Service Sets Free Informational Sessions on Door Direct…
EBay first-quarter profit rises 20 percentAuction Central NewsSAN FRANCISCO (AP) – EBay Inc. on Wednesday said that its first-quarter profit rose 20 percent on reinvigorated growth at its namesake e-commerce website and further swift growth at its PayPal payment service. Revenue from the company's marketplace …Ebay Profits Increase Due to PayPal GrowthBoosh Articles (press release)all…
More Minn. farmers markets to accept food stampsStamford AdvocateMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — More low-income Minnesotans will be able to get fresh fruits and vegetables because of a big jump in farmers markets that will accept food stamps this year. The Star-Tribune reports that eight new markets will allow customers with … More: continued here
Manila, Philippines – A limited edition of Pope John Paul II stamps will be released by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PhilPost) this coming May. Pope John Paul II Image Credit: Getty Images According to ABS-CBN on Saturday, April 30, 2011, PhilPost will feature the life of Pope John Paul II on the upcoming Papal stamps….
Former Navy sailor pleads guilty to theftSan Jose Mercury NewsAP SAN DIEGO—A former Coronado-based Navy sailor has pleaded guilty to stealing military items from his unit's armory and selling them through eBay. Phillip Andro Jamison entered his plea Thursday in San Diego federal court. Assistant US Attorney John …Sailor Sold Navy Gear on eBayNBC San…