Metro Olympics-British sprinter raises 2012 sponsorship on eBayReutersLONDON Dec 17 (Reuters) – A top British sprinter desperate to run in his home London Olympics next year has raised 32550 pounds ($50500) in sponsorship by auctioning himself on eBay. James Ellington told the BBC he "couldn't be happier' after his …London …

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Royal slam: Winning all five stamp contestsMinneapolis Star TribuneIn 2007, the wildlife artist from Melby, Minn., became the first to win all four Minnesota wildlife stamp contests — duck, pheasant, trout and wild turkey. "My vision was to be the first to win all four, and to only win one …

DM News eBay, retailers partner on shopping promotionDM NewsRetailers Toys R Us, Aeropostale and Dick's Sporting Goods have partnered with eBay to reward online shoppers with coupons to be redeemed in-store. The initiative launched Dec. 16 and runs through Dec. 19. Consumers who spend $100 on the participating … More: …

CMPD looking for man who allegedly robbed Charlotte post officeWSOC CharlotteCHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed the Newell Post Office on Old Concord Road in Charlotte about 9 am Saturday. According to US Postal Service officials an African-American male was armed with a …

Authorities are searching for a man they say robbed a post office Saturday morning in Charlotte’s Newell community. More: continued here

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GETTING a letter out and paying bills in the lead-up to Christmas will be easier in Casey and Cardinia. More: continued here

Post office doors open longer in Casey at ChristmasBerwick LeaderPakenham, Berwick and Emerald post offices have been selected as part of an extra 300 post offices across Australia to operate extended trading hours during December, allowing customers to collect parcels and use a range of postal services outside …and more » …

Laguna Niguel Post Office Open Sunday for Sending Last Minute GiftsPatch.comIf you have not sent your holiday gifts yet, the local post office is ready and willing to help this weekend. By Debbie L. Sklar "Van the Malman" makes sure Laguna Niguel residents get their holiday mail. Agnes McGlone Swanson …