A RURAL village shop and post office which has suffered from violent crime and falling trade will close its doors to the community after plans to build a house on the site were passed yesterday. (19/01/2010) More: continued here
Read More »Calgary Stampeders sign Canadian running back Cornish to extension – The Canadian Press
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Royal Mail rival UK Mail has reported a rise in revenues for the last three months of 2009.Revenues were up 4% year-on-year, the company said, for the period between from October to December. Strike a… More: continued here
Read More »Police find body in car of missing FedEx worker (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
A car belonging to missing FedEx worker Jennifer Hurt was pulled from a water-filled ditch Tuesday evening, and her family was informed there was a body inside.Later Tuesday, police had not identified the body and did not have a cause of death, said Memphis Police Department spokeswoman officer Karen Rudolph.The …
Read More »Biz Break: A Verizon iPhone in June? Plus: eBay profit up – San Jose Mercury News
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Read More »Steamy success for gamer who sold account on Ebay – TG Daily
TG Daily Steamy success for gamer who sold account on EbayTG DailyFinding a way to detour digital distribution, eBay user dave311freak sold his account – valued at around $2700 and complete with a whopping 139 game titles …Man Sells Steam Account for $1000 on eBayTom’s Hardware Guideall 2 news articles » …
Read More »EBay’s Profit Soars with Skype Sale – Wall Street Journal
Globe and Mail EBay's Profit Soars with Skype SaleWall Street JournalEBay Inc.'s fourth-quarter profit nearly quadrupled on strength in PayPal and the core marketplace business as well as a $1.4 billion gain …EBay earnings climb in fourth quarterMarketWatchEBay beats in quarter on PayPal, e-commerce growthReutersEBay 4Q Profit Jumps With Skype …
Read More »Authors receive stamp honours – Herald Sun
Sydney Morning Herald Authors receive stamp honoursHerald SunFROM the printed page to the envelope, six great Australian writers have been honoured as legends in a special stamp series to celebrate Australia Day. …Australia Post gives the stamp of approval to literary legendsSydney Morning HeraldCarey stamps name as man of lettersThe …
Read More »Report: Texas ranks last in helping people with food stamps (11 News Houston)
Texas is ranked 50th in the country when it comes to its food stamp program, according to a USDA report. Many people who are in need of food often have to brace for a long wait for help. Applicants like Anthony Diprima say it’s a painful ordeal. He’s had three …
Read More »Holiday shopping, PayPal help eBay 4Q profit rise – San Francisco Chronicle
Holiday shopping, PayPal help eBay 4Q profit riseSan Francisco ChronicleEBay Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter earnings climbed, bolstered by growth in its PayPal payments business and a … More: continued here
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