How eBay could rescue Bitcoin from the fedsWired.co.ukBitcoin, the world's most popular digital currency, has a big problem. Just ask David Spitzer. On 20 August, Spitzer sold a Bitcoin on Mt. Gox, the world's best-known Bitcoin exchange, and immediately tried to move the money to his US bank account. More: continued here
Royal Mail Secures £1.4bn Debt DealSky NewsRoyal Mail has lined up borrowing facilities totalling £1.4bn to smooth a historic privatisation deal that is expected to be launched by Government ministers on Thursday. Sky News can exclusively reveal that the state-owned postal operator has secured … More: continued here
Selling Your Stuff on eBay vs. CraigslistDailyFinanceEbay opens up your listing to a global market, which is perfect for antiques, rarities and the latest electronics. However, if you're selling items that are too big to ship, you should stick to Craigslist. Buyers can pick up large pieces themselves … More: continued here
Tooting postboxes sealed after postman loses keysBBC NewsA spokesperson, who apologised for any inconvenience caused, said Royal Mail was "chasing up" new locks and hoped to reopen the boxes shortly. Postboxes in Kensington were also sealed in March after keys were lost. The Royal Mail would not comment …and more » More: continued here
Don't Shrink the US Postal Service; Expand ItTruth-OutUSPS. (Photo: tales of a wandering youkai / Flickr)Last week we wrote about rebuilding the Commons as an antidote to the march toward greater privatization and top-down control of every aspect of our lives from public spaces to education, prisons …and more » More: continued here
Amazon (AMZN), eBay (EBAY) Comps Down Slightly in Aug. – ChannelAdvisorStreetInsider.com (subscription)ChannelAdvisor Corporation (ECOM) released August 2013 data for Marketplaces (eBay/Amazon), Search and Comparison Shopping Engines (CSE) along with supplemental data. August is seasonally a slow month for e-commerce and is the middle of the …ChannelAdvisor Corp (ECOM): eBay higher, Amazon near breakeven following …Seeking Alphaall…
The Wealth Gap Revolt, Part II: Food Stamp NationForbesEven with 47 million Americans living on food stamps, almost 15% of American families are considered “food insecure” according to the latest department of agriculture statistics- a huge swath of the population that is dependent on charity from the … More: continued here
Another piece of the city’s history will soon be on display in Lamoureux Park. More: continued here
Royal Mail listing to get go-aheadFinancial TimesMinisters will on Thursday give the go-ahead for a stock market flotation of Royal Mail, triggering a privatisation that even Margaret Thatcher thought a step too far. The government will announce its intention to sell a majority of the world's oldest … More: continued here
Man pleads guilty in Post Office robberyKnoe.comABERDEEN, Miss. (AP) – A man has pleaded guilty to using a knife during a robbery to steal a U.S. Postal Service money order machine. Albert Holmes, also known as Albert Mims, was charged with two counts related to the assault and robbery at the … More: continued here