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If any of your Christmas presents were a bit odd-looking or seemed like impulse buys, it might be because the gift giver did his or her shopping using a small, accessible screen.  eBay reported today that mobile transactions picked up dramatically this holiday season compared to last. The volume of …

Newspaper Box Stolen From Somerset County Post OfficeWJACtv.comPolice in Somerset County are searching for the people who stole a newspaper box from a post office. Investigators said two people pulled up to the post… More: continued here

Times Online 'Tis the season for giving . . . and exchanging, refunding, giving againHerald SuneBay Australia already has many unwanted gifts listed, ranging from electric knife sharpeners to mountain bikes and beer brewing kits. …$1bn of useless presents rejectedNEWS.com.auSell Unwanted Christmas Gifts Online in SecretSYS-CON Media (press release)Dud Xmas …

Consumers bought 1.5 million items using Internet retailing giant eBay Inc.’s mobile apps worldwide from the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, three times the number purchased during the same period a year ago, says eBay. More: continued here

New Year's post office changesOttumwa CourierRevised hours will be posted at each post office, and commercial customers are asked to check with their Bulk Mail Acceptance Unit for Dec. …and more » More: continued here

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As years go, Oregon’s 2009 was bleak. An Associated Press year-end survey found the news focused on the economy — an unemployment rate among the highest in the nation, foreclosures, bankruptcies and the misery that followed. That includes homelessness and great demand for relief such as …

The Memphis Grizzlies aim for their fourth straight home win tonight, when they play host to the Washington Wizards at FedEx Forum. More: continued here

LANDOVER, Md. _ Fitting that the Giants’ playoff fate would be determined in FedEx Field, after they mailed in their effort yesterday against Carolina. But their postseason dreams died here, killed by Dallas’ 17-0 win over Washington. The Cowboys’ pl… More: continued here

More eBay shoppers have used cell phones to make purchases this holiday season than in past years. More: continued here

Residents With Food Stamps On The RiseWFSBThe number of Connecticut residents who rely on food stamp rose by 30 percent this year. Officials said Waterbury and Hartford have the highest amount of …Food stamp program enrollment jumps in Conn.Nashua Telegraphall 6 news articles » More: continued here