The U.S. Senate passed a bill boosting farm subsidies and money for food stamps on Thursday. It passed 81-15. On this vote, a “yes” vote was a vote to pass the bill and a “no” vote was a vote to reject it. More: continued here
A glance at the US food stamp programChicago Tribune, United States –1 hour agoBy AP 1939-1943: People buy orange stamps equal to their normal food expenses; for every dollar of orange stamps purchased, they receive an extra 50 cents … More: continued here
Long-time Walnut Shade residents (from left) David Stewart and Brian Caperton ask postal officials why that community’s residents couldn’t have a satellite post office. More: continued here
Harrogate student's winning stampsHarrogate Today, UK –10 minutes agoThe new series of six stamps allows senders to tell their friends and family about their first kiss, best fancy dress themes, worst excuses and most … More: continued here
Craigslist Files Countersuit Against eBayfindingDulcinea, New York –May 15, 2008by Liz Colville Following eBay’s suit against Craigslist, in which it has a 25 percent stake, Craigslist filed a countersuit charging shareholder abuse. … More: continued here
eBay software pirates bustedDetroit Free Press, United States –4 hours agoOne of the new suits is against a man identified as Joe Bramble of Springport, near Jackson, accused of knowingly selling software illegally on eBay. … More: continued here
Northern News Services (subscription) Postal worker stamps out fireNorthern News Services (subscription), Canada –2 hours agoYELLOWKNIFE – Michelle Robertson was delivering mail Tuesday morning on her regular route along Norseman Drive when she smelled smoke. … More: continued here
BBC Berkshire Royal Mail to merge sorting sitesBBC Berkshire, UK –16 minutes agoRoyal Mail has announced the closure of two mail distribution centres in the Thames Valley. After a period of public consultation the company has decided to … More: continued here
This Week on eBay EBay (again) clarifies changes to the feedback system, the auction giant opens the doors to its Playground and new shipping features and requirements for domestic shipments are announced. More: continued here
BBC News Craigslist vs eBay: It's warBBC News, UK –May 14, 2008Which seemed pretty relaxed of eBay, since Craigslist shows no sign of wanting to maximise profits or indeed of worrying at all about shareholder value. … More: continued here