Royal Mail narrowly missed its delivery targets in the spring, but more than nine out of 10 first and second-class letters were delivered on time in recent weeks, the postal group reported today. More: continued here

El Nino incites wars and the Post Office controls temperatureTucson Citizen26, 2011, under Climate change This post shows the length to which some researchers go to get on the climate change bandwagon. It also shows that statistics can be invented and manipulated, and that correlation does not prove causation. …and …

BBC News HP Touchpad running Android tips up on EbayInquirerBy Kate O'Flaherty AN HP TOUCHPAD running Android has tipped up on Ebay after it was mistakenly sent to a buyer this week. The buyer claimed that his cut price Best Buy US Touchpad turned up running Google's Android 2.2 operating …

The grassroots group ‘Save The Trotwood Post Office’ will hold an informational picket in front of the post office on Saturday August 27 from 9:30-10:30am. More: continued here

The StampsAshland Daily TidingsThe Ashland trio The Stamps has a boisterous and entertaining energy that will give audiences no choice but to get up and dance. For only three guys, Robbie Lindauer, Mark Arinsberg and Joey Capezza put out a clamorous, raucous amount …and more » More: continued here

ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Postal Service stops service to Phoenix neighborhoodKTAR.com"As a taxpayer and a property owner, I ought to have a post office service," says Dale Johnson. Residents of the area can come to the post office to get their mail Utley says, but the postal service has no desire to …

CFL's social dis-easeToronto SunWhile the Stamps investigate the origins of the offside comment posted to Burris' account after the star quarterback told team officials he wasn't responsible for it, here's a recap of the CFL's five most notable Twitter flaps so far this season. …and more » More: continued here

Pittsburgh Post Gazette US Postal Service to immortalize StargellPittsburgh Tribune-ReviewBy Pittsburgh Tribune-Review The United States Postal Service announced today it will immortalize Pirates great Willie Stargell on a 2012 forever stamp as part of its Major League Baseball All Star Stamps set. The US Postal Service is recognizing the …Pirates' …

Democrats craft bill to halt Amazon ballot measureFresno BeeIn another twist, the Democrats have tweaked the legislation to gain support from a pivotal player: eBay. The Internet auction house had previously opposed the online sales tax. Call The Bee's Dale Kasler, (916) 321-1066. Dan Smith of The Bee's Capitol …California …

Ebay traders hit heightsLiverpool Daily PostTHE number of million-pound businesses trading on Ebay is set to increase by a quarter this year. The company said it expected the number to rise to 159, with growth being driven in areas including fashion, motors, home and garden, and electronics. …and more » More: …