A new wave of food stamp applicants washes across OregonThe Oregonian – OregonLive.com, ORIn February, food stamp demand around the state increased 21 percent over February 2008, and in some areas the numbers teeter even higher. Demand in the Bend area, which has led the state in increases for each of …
Read More »Macbook with Apple logo-turned-LCD now on eBay, naturally (Engadget)
Not that we can really blame the guy or anything, but don’t think that the selling of this machine at this point in the history of mankind is any sort of coincidence. Literally two days after we took a glance at this very Macbook — which had its Apple logo …
Read More »Pro-Con: Is President Obama intent on transforming the U.S. into a European-style welfare state? No (The Kansas City Star)
When the private sector retreats from the economy, the duty of government is to step in and protect all its citizens, not just the wealthy. The president’s proposals are not an attempt to turn the United States into — gasp! — France. Yes, there is plenty of spending on unemployment …
Read More »Royal Mail privatization may be delayed (UPI)
LONDON, March 15 (UPI) — Britain may postpone a planned partial privatization of the Royal Mail, fearing private buyers may not offer enough cash, The Sunday Telegraph reported. More: continued here
Read More »Review: eBay Mobile for iPhone (Macworld)
Whether you’re a Power Seller or just an occasional eBay buyer or seller, eBay Mobile is an excellent way to keep track of auctions on your iPhone or iPod touch. More: continued here
Read More »FedEx launches service for those with less urgent shipments (Business Times (Malaysia))
FEDERAL Express (FedEx), the world’s largest express transportation company, recently launched an advertising campaign to help customers spend less on their shipments, particularly if they are not urgent. More: continued here
Read More »Post office plan is a no-go (The Charlotte Observer)
Myers Park won’t get a replacement post office after all. More: continued here
Read More »SF’s Gateway Post Office To Hold Passport Fair (CBS 5 Bay Area)
The Gateway post office in San Francisco will host a Passport Fair on Wednesday to help prepare residents for spring travel, according to a U.S. Postal Service spokesman. More: continued here
Read More »Post Office delivers jobs to hold on to (Asbury Park Press)
Edwin S. Oliver was 18 when he was hired as a temporary employee at the Manasquan post office, filling in for a letter carrier who had fallen and broken a rib. DATAUNIVERSE: 2009 US Postal Service Employees information More: continued here
Read More »Royal Rangers attend Pinewood Derby (The Herald-Mail)
Royal Rangers Outpost 28, from Emmanuel Chapel in Smithsburg, attended the district regional Pinewood Derby in Winchester, Va., Feb. 21. More: continued here
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