In pictures: Stamps toast Britain (BBC News)
The Royal Mail unveils some of its special edition stamps for 2009, celebrating all things British. More: continued here
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Mandelson expected to limit Royal Mail part-privatisation plan (The Herald)
Lord Mandelson is expected to give a guarantee to limit the part-privatisation of the Royal Mail in order to head off a large-scale Labour rebellion in the Commons and avoid the embarrassment of the UK Government having to rely on David Cameron’s Conservatives to get the measure through Westminster. More: continued here
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One in 12 Wisconsinites using food stamps (La Crosse Tribune)
MADISON — Driven by a devastating mix of high food prices and a nationwide recession, Wisconsin families are using food stamps in record numbers, experts and state officials said More: continued here
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New Royal Mail stamps celebrate iconic British designs (BBC News)
Classic 20th century designs including Concorde, the telephone kiosk and mini skirt are in the Royal Mail’s next special stamp set. More: continued here
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Stamp of approval for classic designs (Independent)
George Stephenson and his Rocket, Charles Darwin and British design classics, ranging from the red telephone box to Concorde, will be featured on stamps to be published next year. Ten stamps celebrating design will go on sale from 13 January. The Mini, the miniskirt and the London Underground map will also be featured. More: continued…
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Register now for eBay sales class – News-Leader.com
Register now for eBay sales classNews-Leader.com, MO –11 minutes agoA two-day class on using eBay to make money will be presented from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Jan. 15 and Jan 22 at the Tri-Lakes TCRC in the southwest corner of … More: continued here
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Christmas rejects (BBC News)
Unwanted gifts and sprouts – what’s dumped on eBay More: continued here
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AuctionBytes Interviews Former eBay Executive Jeff Jordan – AuctionBytes Blog
AuctionBytes Blog AuctionBytes Interviews Former eBay Executive Jeff JordanAuctionBytes Blog, MA –1 hour agoBy Ina Steiner What does former eBay executive Jeff Jordan think of the auction site these days? Jordan joined eBay in 1999, and many had considered him a …What Would eBay Be Like if Jeff Jordan Were CEO?AuctionBytes Blogall 2 news articles More: continued…
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New stamps are design classics (Times Online)
London The Royal Mail is celebrating the UK’s heritage next year with 13 stamp sets. The themes range from Charles Darwin to industrial pioneers to design classics, such as the telephone box and Concorde. More: continued here
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In Dane County and the state, record numbers are using food stamps – Wisconsin State Journal
In Dane County and the state, record numbers are using food stampsWisconsin State Journal, WI –4 hours agoCompton signed up for food stamps in May and now receives about $230 a month. Nationally, Peacock said, one in 10 people are now on food stamps, … More: continued here