Auctioneer partnership to exploit growing use of mobile devices in art auctions. More: continued here

Dick Cheney: Spend money on military, not highways or food stampsChicago Sun-TimesCut spending on food stamps. Forget about those road construction projects as well. For former Vice President Dick Cheney, the government should be funneling its cash to one place — the military. Cheney was speaking at a "playbook lunch" …

eBay will soon let you follow Sotheby's live auctions through videoThe Next WebSo much, in fact, that the two brands are hooking up for a joint initiative this year that will see Sotheby's live-auctions streamed through eBay for anyone to participate. Sotheby's will offer a “mid-priced inventory,” so you won't …

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The partnership will encourage collectors to move their bidding to the digital (especially mobile) realm, combining eBay's convenient platform and Sotheby's unparalleled collections. In 2013, Sotheby's found online bidders competed for 17 percent of their total lots. We are joining with eBay to make our sales more accessible to the broadest possible …

Wall Street Journal (blog) Germany Printed Five Million Stamps Celebrating Its World Cup Victory… Before …Wall Street Journal (blog)Germany was so confident it would win the World Cup that it pre-printed a run of five million stamps commemorating its soccer victory before the final game even took place. Just hours …

Phys.Org It might seem a bit old school, but the Post Office is well placed to run …Phys.OrgThe Post Office has announced plans to launch a mobile phone service later this year. It's a tough market to break into, however, with big supermarket chains already offering similar services. For most …

Confident Germany had Printed World Cup Stamps Before FinalNDTVSports.comThe 60 cent stamp, marked "Germany Football World Champion 2014", will go on sale from Thursday after the first commemorative copies are presented to the coach, players and team staff. Graphic designer Lutz Menze told German national news agency …and more » More: continued …

CBS Local False Charges, Reprisals Against Post Office Worker Prompts Anti-Retaliation …CBS LocalST. LOUIS (KMOX) – The U.S. Department of Labor has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service on behalf of a maintenance employee at the St. Louis Network Distribution Center in Hazelwood, Mo., who reported unsafe working …

On the road with the Royal MailIFR Asia… with leads using the roadshow to gauge market interest. As well as the roadshow, an investor call will be held later in the week, the banker said. In October last year the UK government privatised Royal Mail in a bid to access …