Aussies credit and debit card users 'love eBay'Mozo.com.auCredit and debit card users' most popular online shopping site is eBay, according to a recent study. Figures from online analyst Nielsen indicated that in January 2011, there were 5.58 million unique Aussie visitors to the auction site, …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail stands by new delivery service – Get Surrey
Royal Mail stands by new delivery serviceGet SurreyTHE Royal Mail has denied rumours that it will be abandoning the new delivery schemes that have seen disrupted service across Guildford and an ensuing avalanche of complaints from postal workers and householders in the area. An overhaul of Royal Mail… More: continued …
Read More »Downtown Bismarck post office might close
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) – The U.S. Postal Service is considering closing its downtown post office in North Dakota’s capital city. More: continued here
Read More »Friday’s Pick and Mix #36 – mobiles replace stamps and generation mo – Nokia Conversations
Friday's Pick and Mix #36 – mobiles replace stamps and generation moNokia ConversationsThere's Generation Mo – the mobile-only people – and there's a new threat to the humble stamp. As ever, if there's interesting links that we've missed, let us know in the comments. We've been talking about Qt this …
Read More »eBay: Germany loves mink coats, Canada is getting married, and Australia shops vintage
SAN JOSE, March 11 — Online auctioner eBay has shared information on its top 20 most popular searches by country. According to the report, Germany is surprisingly fashion-focused in its online shopping, being the only country that lists a fashion brand (Esprit) as its number one search topic. The German-based …
Read More »Media Advisory – Saint-Sulpice demands a post office – CNW Group (press release)
Media Advisory – Saint-Sulpice demands a post officeCNW Group (press release)Canadian Union of Postal Workers National President Denis Lemelin will be joining Maria Mourani (Bloc Québecois) to discuss CUPW's suggested pilot project under the provisions of its collective agreement to open a much-needed postal outlet in …and more » More: continued …
Read More »Haywood grand jury says deputy’s shooting of armed suspect was justified – The Republic
MyFox Memphis Haywood grand jury says deputy's shooting of armed suspect was justifiedThe RepublicThe fatal shooting of an armed teenager who was later determined to be a suspect in the Henning post office killings has been found justified. Haywood County Chief Deputy Mike Smothers' killed 18-year-old Chastain Montgomery Jr. following …
Read More »Danes launch a SMS texts for stamps service – Inquirer
Hell Mail Danes launch a SMS texts for stamps serviceInquirerSo you are in the middle of Denmark buying Frikadeller meat balls, pastries and clogs but you find yourself caught short of stamp or two, as you do. Worry not Daneophiles. If you have a smartphone or connected mobile device and …
Read More »Denmark to ditch stamps and allow payment for post by text message – Daily Mail
Hell Mail Denmark to ditch stamps and allow payment for post by text messageDaily MailFor the Danish post office is launching a new service that allows mail to be posted without the need of a stamp. Instead, customers can text the post office requesting a code number which they simply …
Read More »Group rallying support for post office – Ukiah Daily Journal
Group rallying support for post officeUkiah Daily JournalA steady stream of people stopped by to talk to Mary McClanahan-Calvert in front of the downtown post office Wednesday, but she described the traffic as light. "This is a slow day," said McClanahan-Calvert, …and more » More: continued here
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