China.org.cn New Year stamps hit staggering pricesChina.org.cnAccording to Chinese lunar calendar, in less than a month we'll be saying goodbye to the year of the dragon and welcoming the year of the snake. But stamp collectors are already scrambling to get their hands on next year's limited edition stamps. More: …

Stamps Going Up By a Penny; Shipping Costs Also Increasing Jan. 27Patch.comThe US Post Office is increasing the price of stamps and other shipping on Jan. 27. How much? A penny on the stamp — increasing it from 45 to 46 cents. Shipping packages with Priority Mail will be going …

MILFORD – Oil that spilled out of a tank in the basement of the Milford Post Office on Monday afternoon seemed to be confined to the building and likely did not contaminate the Souhegan River, said David Degler, an environmentalist with the state Department of Environmental Services. Degler said the …

What's the Bottom Line for eBay Investors — Buy or Sell?Motley FoolOriginally rising to prominence as one of the darlings of the original tech bubble, eBay (NASDAQ: EBAY ) proved last year that its days of generating massive returns for shareholders are far from behind it. However, the eBay investors …

W*USA 9 eBay Selling Swearing-In Tickets For Big BucksW*USA 9CAPITOL HILL, D.C. (WUSA) — Tickets to stand up-front at President Obama's second inauguration are only just going out — and are already up for bid on eBay for as much as $4,700. The tickets are supposed to be free, and …

EBay has leased 53,000 square feet in dowtown Bellevue, almost double its current Redmond space, to accommodate expected job growth. More: continued here

For TNT Express NV (TNTE) shareholders pining for a rescue from FedEx Corp. (FDX) after a scrapped takeover sent the stock reeling to record-low valuations, it could be a long wait. More: continued here

EBay's growing local staff moving to BellevueThe Seattle TimesEBay's local employment, which stood at 60 a year ago, has more than doubled since then, said Ken Moss, a company vice president who manages the Redmond office, and “we expect to aggressively continue expanding.” EBay's website had 77 local job … …

Postal Service Issues Unique Kaleidoscope Flowers StampsPR Newswire (press release)This set of four stamps depicts the same graphic flower design, with each stamp featuring one of four different color combinations. Some of the color combinations create the illusion that patterns recede or move forward. Designed by art director …and more » …

Village Post Offices Make Up for Reduced HoursWSAZ-TVWhen the U.S. Postal Service closed some offices and reduced hours at others last spring, customers were limited to just six hours on weekdays to fulfill their postal needs. The U.S.P.S. is starting to open up “Village Post Offices” for some of the …