Food stamp recipients see benefit increaseSt. Joseph News-Press, MOby Ahmad Safi About 19000 poor residents in Buchanan County have gotten a hefty increase in their monthly food stamps from the federal economic stimulus. The increase gives about an extra $24 to each eligible person per month who is enrolled in the … More: continued here
Cruise Critic Royal Caribbean Compromises on Perks for Past Cruise PassengersCruise Critic, NJNow, a second e-mail, signed by Royal Caribbean President and CEO Adam Goldstein, has been issued — and it turns out the cruise line is making some concessions to please those who were outraged over the cuts. The already announced changes still stand ……
3 News NZ EBay Plans IPO for Skype Unit to End ’Marriage Made in Hell’BloombergBy Joseph Galante April 15 (Bloomberg) — EBay Inc., under pressure to focus on reviving sales at its main e-commerce site, is planning an initial public offering for the Skype Internet-calling unit in the first half of 2010. …EBay To Spin…
Post office sees drop as taxpayers turn to WebLeader-Telegram, WISusan McInnis, Eau Claire postmaster, said tax time at the post office has changed, likely because of technology. McInnis said the post office had 30 percent fewer postmarks this year on a Monday compared with last year on a Monday. … More: continued here
Found on EBay — Early Views of Los AngelesLos Angeles Times, CAIf you are under 13 years of age you may read this message board, but you may not participate. Comments are moderated, and will not appear until they've been approved. Larry Harnisch. The leading Black Dahlia expert and a collaborator in the … More: continued…
Dow off 138; Intel earnings beat estimatesMSN MoneyEBay will sell its Skype phone service. Goldman Sachs shares tumble, despite better-than-expected profit. By Charley Blaine and Elizabeth Strott Stocks suffered their biggest loss in a week today after a government report showed surprisingly weak … More: continued here
Residents push the envelope to save Portland post officeAllentown Morning Call, PACharles Dent, R-15th District, to intervene in an ongoing lease war between the post office and its landlord, PNC Bank. And Northampton County Councilman Ron Angle — who has a box in the post office — is asking people to write to Pennsylvania's two ……
Stamp show happening this weekendAsheville Citizen-Times, NCThe Asheville Stamp and Postcard Show is delivering the collectable goods this weekend at the Comfort Inn Suites. The show happens at 10 am-5 pm. Satuirday and 10 am-4 pm .Sunday at the hotel, 890 Brevard Road, near Biltmore Square Mall. … More: continued here
Sign of the times: BJ's Wholesale Club now accepting food stampsBloggingStocksIn a distinctly depressing sign of the times, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. (NYSE: BJ) announced today that it will begin accepting food stamps as payment at all 180 of its retail locations. Food-stamp payments will be processed through the Electronic … More: continued here
Bluebonnet only post office open late2TheAdvocate, LAPost Office spokeswoman Judy Brining said the Sheriff’s Office will be closing off the line at midnight sharp and urged people to get there early enough to avoid getting cut off. Returns should already have the required postage and be ready to hand … More: continued here