Mobile Commerce To Hit $1.6 Billion In 2009 – InformationWeek

Mobile Commerce To Hit $1.6 Billion In 2009InformationWeek, NYThe surge in mobile commerce is being driven by the adoption of smartphones, and the mobile-friendliness of sites like Amazon, and eBay. By Marin Perez Consumers are increasingly using their cell phones for financial transactions, and users are …ABI: North American Mobile Commerce …

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Economy cited in food stamp rise in Oklahoma – NewsOK.com

Economy cited in food stamp rise in OklahomaNewsOK.com, OKBY MICHAEL MCNUTT The number of Oklahomans receiving food stamps reached an all-time high last month, the director of the state Department of Human Services said Monday. A weakening economy that has brought job cuts is the main reason, Howard Hendrick … More: …

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Data loss firm wins contract extension – Contractor UK

Data loss firm wins contract extensionContractor UK, UKMore positively, the Netherlands-headquartered company is being tipped to snap up much of the work the government is planning to privatise at the Royal Mail. Unions oppose the expected deal, and condemn the tie-up between TNT and HMRC, … More: continued here

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eBay Hints That Skype May Be Put Up for Sale – NewsFactor Network

Australian Personal Computer eBay Hints That Skype May Be Put Up for SaleNewsFactor Network, CAJohn Donahoe, the eBay chief executive, is doing nothing to dispel ongoing speculation that the company is planning to put Skype, the Internet calling service it bought four years ago for $3 billion, on the block. When …

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Food stamp benefits to increase in April – Omaha World-Herald

Food stamp benefits to increase in AprilOmaha World-Herald, NELINCOLN – Nebraska officials say food stamp benefits will increase next month with the infusion of money from the federal stimulus package. Households eligible for food stamps will see a 13.6 percent increase in their maximum benefit. … More: continued here

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