The 2011 tennis year will be remembered for the two stunning undefeated runs that bookended the season. More: continued here

The Sun Christmas gifts overwhelm delivery companygulfnews.comInsiders at Yodel, which ranks second to the Royal Mail in terms of household deliveries, put the backlog at up to 750000 packages. This figure however is denied by the business, which counts Amazon, Littlewoods and Mothercare among its customers. …Anger at Yodel delivery …

International Business Times Nike sneakers frenzy as US police resort to pepper spray and arrestsRTThe sneakers are already on sale on eBay for more than $500. Outside Seattle, police pepper-sprayed about 20 people in an attempt to restrain a crowd of 2000 agitated sneaker- seekers who broke down the doors …

A car that would make Santa proud – Man lists candy cane CamryWALB-TVA recent eBay auction listing the candy cane Camry ended with a top bid of $35100, far short of the $1.7 million reserve. (Source: WJAR/NBC) PROVIDENCE, RI (WJAR/NBC) – Looking for a sweet new ride this Christmas? Dave …

Royal Mail criticised in Romney MarshmyHermesUK courier service Royal Mail is struggling to send parcels to the correct addresses in Romney Marsh, Kent after recently changing its delivery system for the area. Households were warned the change could mean receiving deliveries at slightly different … More: continued here

Sheridan Media (press release) Gov. Mead Calls Delay In Post Office Closures 'Prudent'Sheridan Media (press release)By Brad Estes on Sat 12/24/2011 08:39 Wyoming Governor Matt Mead released a statement on the decision by the United States Postal Service to delay its closure of rural post offices across the country, calling …

Illinois saw an increase in the number of farmers markets accepting food stamps. Financially, that translated into a 112-percent increase in food stamp redemptions. The Midwest did better than any other region this year when it came to food stamp usage at farmers markets.Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio all …

Pak-Thai joint commemorative stamp formally launched in BangkokAssociated Press of PakistanISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): A joint commemorative stamp celebrating the 60th anniversary of Pakistan-Thailand diplomatic relations was formally launched at an impressive ceremony held in Bangkok, according to a message received here. …and more » More: continued here

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International Business Times Air Jordan Sales Result in Arrests and ViolenceNews West MidlandsA new pair of the retro version of the classic Air Jordan shoes retails at around $180, however they are already listed for sale on eBay for over $500. Rowdy scenes have broken out at stores across the …