BBC News Ebay millionaires on the riseFinancial TimesThe number of million pound-plus turnover businesses using eBay to trade is set to rise by 25 per cent this year to over 150, according to figures released by the US-based online marketplace. The rise, taking the total to 159, …eBay biz millionaires …

Celtics on eBay: Tommy Heinsohn's Hall of Fame thoughtsWEEI.comYup, it's time to take you into the weekend with the fifth edition of Celtics on eBay. Basically we ask, “Would you pay [a pretty penny] for [current or former member of the Celtics]' [eBay item]?” Confusing enough? Good. …and more » More: …

Reuters Analysis – "Safe haven" assets start to look riskyReutersA illustration picture shows a Swiss Post clerk as he exchanges Swiss francs into Euros at a counter in a Swiss Post office in Bern August 8, 2011. By Jeremy Gaunt, European Investment Correspondent LONDON (Reuters) – This year's heady bout …

Patriotism-Themed Cards Available at Encinitas Post OfficePatch.comThe US Postal Service is now offering a line of patriotism-themed greeting cards called Everyday Cards for Everyday Heroes at at the Encinitas Post Office. Featuring 'Americana'-styled photographs and sentiments, the cards aim to …U.S. Postal Service Offers 'Everyday Heroes' Greeting CardsPR Newswire (press …

GDP Revision Stamps Out Hope for UnemploymentThe AtlanticAfter the miserable GDP figures that came out at the end of July, the only wan hope was that they'd be revised upwards. The data show rather the reverse, I'm afraid: instead of increasing by a lackluster 1.3% (annualized), …and more » More: continued …

Victoria Court Post Office May CloseSanta Barbara IndependentBut on Thursday, there were more than 50 people in attendance, hoping to save their neighborhood post office. “You guys are fantastic,” said Bill Villa, the president of Santa Barbara's American Postal Workers Union chapter. …Post Office PlansSanta Barbara EdhatResidents Gather To Keep …

Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail misses targets in half of UK postcodesTelegraph.co.ukUp to a fifth of first class letters arrived late in parts of Britain over the three months to June, with half of UK postcodes missing their delivery targets as a result of Royal Mail cost-cutting. By James Hall, Consumer Affairs …

Election officer admits 'naivety'Bicester AdvertiserHe said: “Paragon did not tell us it had failed to deliver the postal votes and polling cards to Royal Mail. “Our assumption at that point was that the problem was with Royal Mail, and that was the line of enquiries. “But it became apparent that …

Marketing Week The value of Door Drops and pin boardsMarketing WeekThe Royal Mail's recent research on the value of unaddressed door drops has taken flak but is still worth considering for some of its insights. The top line concerned retail door drops and says that nine in 10 people are …

Boots Treat Street Welcomes Office ShoesMarketWatch (press release)Boots Treat Street also offers vouchers, discount codes and products from the high-street's biggest retailers including Comet, Currys and the Apple Store and also online retailers, such as eBay, Lovefilm and Play.com. Customers can also collect fashion …and more » More: continued here