More Pennsylvanians get food stamps; some say program’s lacking. Marjorie Stepney, a crew member at the McDonald’s restaurant in Easton, scraped enough money together each month to support herself and two daughters and tuck a little away for a car. More: continued here
Another PO set to closeTivyside Advertiser, UK –23 hours agoANOTHER sub Post Office will close in south Ceredigion this spring – unless someone comes forward in the next few weeks to take it over. … More: continued here
RAF Chief Calls Incident “Sheer Stupidity” ANN reported a little over one week ago on Britain’s Prince William wrapping up his fixed-wing and rotorcraft pilot training with the Royal Air Force… and we’re now happy to report the young royal is making excellent use of those skills. London’s Daily Mail reports the prince landed his…
MADISON, Wis. — A state auction is offering the chance to purchase its unclaimed property on eBay. Thirty-seven items went on the auction block at noon on Monday. The auction lasts 10 days. More: continued here
eBay is facing a backlash from its users in the form of a global boycott on 1 May. More: continued here
LONDON, England (AP) — Royal Bank of Scotland Group Tuesday announced a £12 billion ($23.9 billion €15.1 billion) rights issue to shore up its capital position after suffering heavy losses from the U.S. subprime mortgage crisis. More: continued here
Glenavy Post Office on the moveAntrim Times, UK –2 hours agoBy Staff reporter GLENAVY Post Office branch is to move to new premises at 71 Main Street, Glenavy, a short distance away from its current location. …‘Post Office’ to open in Stretford MallWidnes and Runcorn WorldPost office showdown revealedNorwich Evening Newsall 4 news articles More: continued here
Postie delivers for those in distressBirminghamMail.net, UK –1 hour agoThe Royal Mail first aid expert has helped deliver a baby, given the kiss of life to a colleague suffering a heart attack and treated more than 300 work … More: continued here
Mayor hits out at 'cheap shot' by Post OfficeAntrim Times, UK –2 hours agoTHE Mayor of Antrim, Councillor Adrian Watson, has accused the Post Office of taking a cheap shot at Antrim council by claiming they had prior knowledge of …Parkhall residents tackle Royal Mail over planned closureAntrim TimesHelp for those who want to voice their oppositionAntrim…
eBay cracks down on stolen accountsHeise Online, Germany –2 hours agoOnline marketplace eBay has launched a mechanism to prevent sales from stolen accounts. First, eBay stores a unique flash cookie on the computers of members … More: continued here