eBay , operator of one of the largest online marketplaces, questioned the value of Google’s main advertising service in a recent study. More: continued here

Christian Science Monitor Proposals to ban purchase of sugary drink with food stamps won't workChristian Science MonitorMonday's court ruling blocking Mayor Bloomberg's 'soda ban' restored New Yorkers' freedom to supersize their sugary drinks. The judge reasoned that the rule limiting the size of sugary drinks to be sold at NYC …

Mail stolen from Nisswa, Pequot Lakes post officesThe Lake Country EchoThe blue drop box outside of the United States Post office in Pequot Lakes was forced open, and the mail inside stolen some time between final pickup on March 7 and the arrival of an employee at 8:11 March 8. …

Polkio.com Service hour reduction slated at FC post officePolkio.comReducing hours at the post office was the overwhelming preference of Falls City residents compared to other alternatives, according to a survey and opinions expressed at a public hearing on the matter last week. The other options were to close the … …

A study by eBay has found that paying to boost the company’s showing on search engines such as Google has little effect on sales. More: continued here

John Barrington shook his head as he learned the Englewood Post Office on Lehigh Avenue will open later starting April 1. More: continued here

Champion Post Office hours setImperial RepublicanSixteen Champion Post Office patrons heard what they had expected at a meeting Tuesday concerning future hours at the post office. Kelly Lacey, Acting Manager of Post Office Operations for Western Nebraska from McCook, told those present at the meeting … More: continued here

Larchmont Police, Fire Department Resuscitate Man at Post OfficePatch.comA 56-year-old man who fell and lost consciousness at the Larchmont Post Office early Tuesday afternoon was defibrillated and transported to Sound Shore Hospital, said Lt. Antonino Rigano, spokesperson for the Larchmont Police Department. Larchmont PD … More: continued here

Norwich Evening News Victory for Costessey housing estate as Royal Mail reverses post box decision …Norwich Evening NewsThe estate is expected to grow from its current 1,500 homes to 2,250 homes, but the Royal Mail said a post box was not needed as there was one two miles away at …

The Guardian eBay finds Google search ads largely ineffective in studySan Jose Mercury News"Strong brands like eBay, Amazon, and others need Google less and less as they have established a loyal online following," he added. "The eBay study validates this common-sense conclusion. Even at the far smaller Decide.com, we've found …