Wis. group acquires 25 rare Taliesin photo proofsChicago TribuneThe historical society said Wednesday it learned of the photos when an antiques dealer in Portage offered them for sale individually on eBay. It says 28 donors scrambled to raise money so the photos could be kept together in a set.and more » …
Read More »eBay Tells Sellers to Raise Prices to Cope with Higher Fees
Emotions ran high at eBay’s Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday evening as sellers told eBay they could not afford the higher fees the company had announced on Tuesday as part of its Spring Seller Update. eBay will begin charging sellers commission fees (FVFs) on the total transaction – including the …
Read More »FedEx Volumes Support Bernanke View Economy on ‘Firmer Footing’
Gains in FedEx Corp. (FDX) ’s overnight box shipments in the U.S. reinforce the Federal Reserve ’s view that the economic expansion is on a “firmer footing.” More: continued here
Read More »Bill Would Make It Harder To Use Food Stamps – Progress Illinois
Bill Would Make It Harder To Use Food StampsProgress Illinois… been a lifeline for Illinois families hammered by the worst recession in decades and its aftermath, but legislation in Springfield is now advancing that would restrict who could actually use LINK cards, the state's electronic food stamp program. … More: …
Read More »Elmira Westside post office to close – Elmira Star-Gazette
Elmira Westside post office to closeElmira Star-GazetteThe US Postal Service announced Thursday that the Westside post office on Hoffman Street will close April 23. / JEFF MURRAY / Staff Photo The US Postal Service has decided to close the Elmira Westside station at 103 Hoffman St., effective April 23. …West …
Read More »Isle of Man post office says strike would be ‘reckless’ – BBC News
isleofman.com Isle of Man post office says strike would be 'reckless'BBC NewsManx postal workers have called for urgent talks with the Isle of Man Post Office to avoid strike action. The Communication Workers Union, which represents 250 workers on the island, voted 84% in favour of strike action over a …
Read More »FedEx Surges After Quarterly Profit Forecast Beats Estimates
FedEx Corp., operator of the world’s biggest cargo airline, climbed the most since July after predicting higher profit this quarter than analysts estimated amid the global economic recovery. More: continued here
Read More »Tetbury artwork given royal approval – Stroud News and Journal
Globe and Mail Tetbury artwork given royal approvalStroud News and JournalA NEW artwork featuring Prince William and his bride Kate Middleton has been given the royal stamp – more than 3000 of them in fact. Artist Peter Mason, whose work goes on show in Tetbury this week, has used Royal …
Read More »FedEx Projects Strong Fourth Quarter
MEMPHIS (TheStreet) — FedEx boosted its third-quarter profit only slightly as costs rose, but provided current quarter guidance ahead of the consensus estimate. In pre-market trading, shares were up $3.56 or 4.17% to $88.84. Excluding items, the company said it earned 81 cents a share for the fiscal third quarter …
Read More »Post Office robbed, police offer $50000 reward – Chestnut Hill Local (blog)
Post Office robbed, police offer $50000 rewardChestnut Hill Local (blog)Two gunmen reportedly made off with $600 in cash after robbing the Chestnut HIll Post office, 8227 Germantown Ave. The robbery occurred just after 2 pm in the afternoon. Police said they are offering a $50000 reward for information leading to …
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