WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Barack Obama increased unemployment benefits as part of his economic stimulus, he also made some Americans ineligible for hundreds of dollars a month in food stamps. More: continued here
Read More »eBay Offers New Pricing Structure for Sellers – FOXBusiness
eBay Offers New Pricing Structure for SellersFOXBusiness"eBay is the fastest and safest way to showcase your items to millions of potential shoppers worldwide with just a few clicks," said Lorrie Norrington, president of eBay Marketplaces. "By eliminating the upfront costs of selling on eBay, … More: continued here
Read More »Wave of strikes to hit Royal Mail (Socialist Worker)
Business secretary Lord Mandelson’s plans to hand a chunk of the Royal Mail to a private equity firm are set to receive a blow on Friday, as 10,000 postal workers in London prepare to strike. More: continued here
Read More »Woman posted self on eBay as worker (redOrbit)
A down-on-her-luck Florida woman who listed herself on eBay as an employee for hire said the posting was flagged and removed from the site. Sherry Campbell, of Spring Hill, said she works at a local car dealership but she has to pay the company back part of her $7.21 per …
Read More »Suspicious Package Found At Sacramento Post Office (CBS 13 Sacramento)
A suspicious package has been found at a post office on Alhambra Blvd. in Sacramento. More: continued here
Read More »Dinner with Rudd to cost $20,000 on eBay (AAP via Yahoo!7 News)
Australians wanting to secure an intimate sit-down dinner with the Prime Minister have just hours left to bid for the privilege on eBay. More: continued here
Read More »Post-office move back on track in Kenmore (Bothell Reporter)
First, the bad news. The rumors apparently were true. According to Kenmore Mayor David Baker, a Seattle-based manager of the U.S. Post Office was set to issue notice that the Kenmore branch post office would be closing permanently in 90 days. More: continued here
Read More »Tomorrow’s Headliners: FedEx (TheStreet.com)
Wednesday’s session will be highlighted by the latest read on inflation at the consumer level, which will likely assuage the fears of those worried the Fed will be forced to raise interest rates. More: continued here
Read More »EBay Founder, Calvert Group Back Microinsurance Investment Fund – Bloomberg
EBay Founder, Calvert Group Back Microinsurance Investment FundBloombergBy Erik Holm June 16 (Bloomberg) — EBay Inc. founder Pierre Omidyar and Calvert Group Ltd. are among backers of a $44 million investment fund designed to show that firms can profit from selling insurance to the world's poorest people. … More: continued …
Read More »POS MALAYSIA TO ISSUE STAMPS ON CONSERVING NATURE (Bernama via Yahoo! Malaysia News)
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) — Pos Malaysia will issue stamps and first day covers on conserving the environment on Thursday in conjunction with the World Environment Day on June 5. More: continued here
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