Peter Mandelson's postman says save Royal Mail by sacking bossesMirror.co.uk, UKPeter Mandelson's postman yesterday revealed he knows how to rescue Royal Mail and save millions of pounds – by sacking the bosses. Christian Smith, 60, said getting rid of "pointless managers" would be a much better idea than Mandy's plan to … More: continued here
Updated 3/03: Food stamp recipients, food banks receive stimulus moneyLibertyville Review, ILStarting in April, food stamp recipients will see an increase of about 13.6 percent in benefits, according to Jarrod Daab, associate director of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides food assistance to agencies serving … More: continued here
BusinessWeek Hey eBay, Say Hello to BonanzleBusinessWeekBy Douglas MacMillan The idea for this "Hey eBay, Say Hello to Bonanzle" came from BusinessWeek.com reader Beverly Gonzalez, who buys vintage collectibles in and around her home town of Torrance, Calif. and sells them online. The first Saturday morning … More: continued here
guardian.co.uk Mandelson's Royal Mail warningITV.com, UKLord Mandelson has warned that opposition to the Royal Mail's part-privatisation could cost Labour votes at the next General Election. Last week, the Business Secretary Mandelson paved the way for the sale of up to 30 per cent of the organisation in …UK govt eyes sale of 30 pct Royal Mail…
Thousands visit state office for food stamp assistanceKGNS, TXThis year, food stamp offices are filled to capacity on a daily basis and state officials don’t think it will end anytime soon. The minimum is $13, but families can receive thousands in aid from the state for food and other household necessities. … More: continued here
Sacramento Bee Former eBay CEO gives $1 million to her campaignSan Jose Mercury News, USAAP SACRAMENTO (AP) — Former eBay chief executive Meg Whitman has donated $1 million to her exploratory campaign for governor. The committee reported the contribution to the secretary of state's office on Tuesday. It's the second donation from Whitman, …Meg Whitman…
Capital News 9 Food stamp benefits increasingCapital News 9, NYI have to get two or three things of it, ‘cause he'll eat it plain,” said food stamp recipient Sophia Jones. “What do you like to have whip cream on?” our reporter asked. Meanwhile, his mom, who works full time, has watched her portion of food stamps……
Cost-Cutting May Shut Downtown Post OfficeTampa Tribune, FLBy GEORGE WILKENS PLANT CITY – The downtown post office, a fixture since 1935, could close under a planned consolidation of facilities to cut costs, according to the US Postal Service. A nationwide survey of facilities that can be eliminated through … More: continued here
Tesoro Hawaii enrolls in stamp programBizjournals.com, NCTesoro has enrolled 30 of its 2Go convenience stores on Oahu, Maui and the Big Island in the US Postal Service’s “Stamps to Go” program that allows Tesoro to buy stamps at face value and then requires them to sell that postage for the same price … More: continued here
School Trailer Sold On EbayWNEP-TV, PAWhile trying to sell a used classroom trailer on Ebay, the East Stroudsburg School District said a screw up in placing the ad, allowed someone to bid and buy the trailer for only a buck. "Was I aware that there was no reserve? Absolutely not. … More: continued here