Protect them from themselvesAtlantic Online –1 hour agoA number of people in my commenters have come out in favor of food stamps not as a political expediency, but as a first best policy option because they … More: continued here
DePauw University Mary Meeker '81 Praises Outgoing eBay CEO Meg WhitmanDePauw University, IN –4 hours agoJanuary 26, 2008, Greencastle, Ind. – In a conference call this week with Meg Whitman, who is stepping down as president and CEO of eBay, Mary Meeker said, … More: continued here
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Meg Whitman, the Web-pioneering chief executive of eBay Inc., is preparing to retire after a decade at the helm of the online auctioneer, according to a published report. More: continued here
eBay Fourth Quarter Earnings Call123Jump.com, FL –2 minutes agoThis summary is based on the fourth quarter fiscal 2007 earnings call conducted by eBay Inc. (EBAY: chart) on January 22, 2008. – EPS were 39 cents a share … More: continued here
Workers' Liberty Burslem strike continuesWorkers’ Liberty, UK –Jan 25, 2008Over a hundred CWU members at the Burslem office have been on strike since 18 December in support of twelve victimised colleagues suspended by Royal Mail…Marching behind the Burslem 12Socialist Partyall 2 news articles More: continued here
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Religious Intelligence Ltd Post Office closures 'rubber stamped'Northwich Guardian, UK –4 hours agoThe Post Office has confirmed its decision to close branches at Millfields and Millstone Lane, leaving the town with just one remaining Post Office on …Bishop joins Post Office protestBlackpool GazetteBishop slams post office closure movesLancashire Evening TelegraphBishop’s Post Office callReligious Intelligence LtdGazette & Herald –…
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