Valley News Live Tentative Deal Reached in Congress on Farm BillNew York Times, United States –1 hour agoThe bill, which would cost more than $300 billion, includes an increase of $1 billion a year for food stamps and other nutrition aid, and it would make a …Congress sends Bush farm-policy extensionArkansas OnlineFarm …
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Merced County sheriff’s deputies have arrested a man they say ripped off at least six people on eBay and made about $3,000 off the scam. More: continued here
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Customers who pull up in front of the new Royal Bank of Canada branch in Oakville, Ont., might not notice anything unusual. Through the front doors there’s a set of ABMs. Turn left and there’s an insurance office, turn right and there’s a bank branch. Windows and transparent doors divide …
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Coming this fall to a post office near you — nostalgia for the fancy chrome and fins cars of the 1950s. The Postal Service offered a sneak peek Friday at a car show in Carlisle, Pa., at the set of five stamps that will warm the hearts of millions who …
Read More »Web 2.0: Whatever Google Knows About Spam, It Isn't Saying – InformationWeek
CNET News.com Web 2.0: Whatever Google Knows About Spam, It Isn't SayingInformationWeek, NY –6 hours agoTrust and reputation systems are a great way to reduce spam, Cutts said, citing eBay's and Amazon's work in this area. True though that may be, …Google's pointers on countering Web spamCNET News.comGoogle's New Challenge: Keyword SpamPC …
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Los Angeles Times Santa Monica Ferris wheel sold on EBayLos Angeles Times, CA –2 hours agoHumphreys, the son of a former Oklahoma City mayor, placed the winning bid just before the online auction closed at noon today (Pacific Daylight Time). …Santa Monica Ferris Wheel Sells On eBay For $130400KNBC.comSanta Monica Pier's Ferris …
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Read More »Damon, Moore put baby hand-me-downs on eBay for charity (WJLA-TV Washington D.C.)
Stay on top of breaking news! Sign up for ABC 7 News e-mail alerts. Matt Damon’s diaper bag, Julianne Moore’s high chair, Elisabeth Hasselbeck’s car seat and other celebrity baby hand-me-downs are going up for auction on eBay. More: continued here
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JACKSONVILLE, FL — Tell Us! — How have you made money on eBay? We’re looking for eBay sellers to share their success stories. What do you sell? Have any tips? More: continued here
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