British Royal Mail strike threat over privatization plansCanada Free PressThe term strike, as in workers refusing to work, should probably no longer be classified as news but should instead appear in the lifestyle section of a newspaper since this appears to be a normal way of doing business for unions. Once again postal … More:…
Royal Mail workers may strike over post-privatisation payReutersLONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) – Britain's postal workers may strike next month if the government does not provide guarantees on pay and pensions before privatising the near 500-year-old Royal Mail, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said on Monday. More: continued here
Wired Machine That Housed WikiLeaks Is Now for Sale on eBayWiredThree years ago, it was the most notorious server on the Internet, home to WikiLeaks and its cache of secret government documents. Today, it could be yours. Bahnhof, the Swedish ISP that originally hosted WikiLeaks, has put the machine up for auction …The WikiLeaks Server…
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Indian Embassy Buys Old U Street Post Office for $5.75MCurbed DCThe Embassy of India is branching out to U Street. They've purchased a building around the corner from the new Louis at 14th development for $5.75 million. The spot at 1438 U Street NW which had once been a post office and later a nightclub…
Three years ago, it was the most notorious server on the Internet, home to WikiLeaks and its cache of secret government documents. Today, it could be yours. More: continued here
'Artemis of the wildland' fliers target Portland neighbors on food stampsKPTV.comPORTLAND, OR (KPTV) -. Homeowners in a southeast Portland neighborhood were upset to find a note on their front doors Monday morning that singled out people collecting food stamps. The note reads: "Dear Reader of This Note,. There are twenty seven … More: continued here
Privatisation row prompts Royal Mail strike ballotCIPD (blog)The Communication and Workers Union plans to ballot 125,000 Royal Mail workers for strike action in a row over privatisation plans, pension changes and the 2013 pay claim. Prior to the ballot, the union had already rejected a three-year 8.6 per cent … More: continued here
eBay Activate Now: More Control or Added Hurdle?EcommerceBytes (blog)Beware the fine print before listing on eBay during seller promotions. eBay is now requiring sellers to activate listing promotions before they can participate. But is it giving sellers more control, or simply adding a hurdle sellers must jump with … More: continued here
Fundraiser on eBay to Benefit Animals with Nevada Humane SocietyKOLOAs part of The Great Reno Balloon Races, the Nevada Humane Society is hosting a fundraiser on eBay, where participants bid on a hot air balloon ride (weather permitting) for two on Friday, September 6, 2013, according to an official with the Nevada … More: continued here