Canada Post seeks stamp price hikeToronto Star, Canada –Jun 26, 2008OTTAWA – Canada Post is seeking a series of two-cent increases on the price of sending a letter in Canada to help it cope with soaring fuel and … More: continued here
With food prices rising and the economy weakening, more Washingtonians are turning to food stamps and food banks for relief, but finding the cupboards bare. More: continued here
Consumer Watch: Check eBay seller reputation before bidding on …Chattanooga Times Free Press, TN –3 minutes agoI’ve bid on eBay“treasures” and won several items. Last time I won a watch auction and my winning bid wasn’ta cheap one, either. … More: continued here
Gregoire says $200K will go to help food banks pay for rising fuel …KNDO/KNDU, WA –Jun 26, 2008Gregoire also announced today in Seattle that state food stamp programs are receiving over $16 million in state and federal money. … More: continued here
SHARES OF FEDEX are feeling the pinch from high fuel costs and a weak economy, but two insiders at the shipping giant believe the stock will ultimately deliver, and posted purchases of more than $615,000 last week. More: continued here
Peewee Stamps still undefeatedOakville Beaver, Canada –3 minutes agoThe Stamps' defence stiffened and made a goal line stand in the first quarter against Huronia, the first time an opponent had pushed inside the 10-yard line … More: continued here
Buffett Lunch Bidding Passes $800000, May Set Record (Update3)Bloomberg –1 hour agoBy Andrew Frye June 27 (Bloomberg) — The high bid for a lunch date with billionaire investor Warren Buffett surged to a record $800100 on EBay Inc. in the …Warren Buffett lunch goes for $2.1 millionSan Francisco ChronicleLunch with Buffett will cost at least $300100ForbesWarren…
The Calgary Stampeders may be adding another weapon to an already loaded offensive arsenal. It’s expected the Stamps will announce the signing of former NFL tight end Teyo Johnson, after the former second-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders was released by the Buffalo Bills earlier this month. More: continued here
FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith said he intends to continuing running his Memphis-based company. He has been involved in the campaign and mentioned among a handful of business executives McCain might consider as a running mate. More: continued here
MEMPHIS — FedEx Corp. founder Frederick W. Smith said Friday he has no interest in becoming the running mate of presumed GOP presidential candidate John McCain. More: continued here