The shipping lines at the post office may take a little longer to get through than last year. Records show there has been a modest increase in volume this holiday season, according to Richard Barber, Naples postmaster. More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Murderer Roger Kearney claims for lost earnings after being sacked from Royal…Mirror.co.ukA MURDERER is claiming for £8225 in lost earnings after he was sacked from his Royal Mail job before being found …Killer postman demaning £8000 from Royal Mail for sacking himMetroKiller claims lost earningsBelfast TelegraphRoger Kearney serving life …

Kate Middleton and Prince William decide they can marry without Barack and Michelle Obama on hand April 29th. Although French President Nicolas Sarkozy is always a fun guy. More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Anger as killer takes Royal Mail to tribunal… for sacking himPortsmouth NewsThe father of murdered Paula Poolton has condemned her killer after he launched legal action against the Royal Mail – for sacking him. …Killer postman demaning £8000 from Royal Mail for sacking himMetroMurderer Roger Kearney claims for lost …

POST Office bosses have promised a “seamless transition” for customers at its town centre branch when Co-op closes – but admit they may have to make a decision on moving before a public consultation ends. More: continued here

British postal workers demonstrate in London against the government plans to privatize the Royal Mail in a rally that included a sit-down protest outside Parliament. More: continued here

Amazon, eBay and Google battle for growth in the global online apparel marketMarket Research AgencyAmazon and eBay have recently relaunched their apparel and clothing businesses, and are intent on aggressively building up their shares of the online …Google Getting Considerable Boost From Online ShoppingSeeking AlphaDeutsche Bank: Amazon Better Priced Than …

E-marketplace vendor’s decision to acquire mobile app developer, Critical Path Software, will put eBay in good stead over next few years as mobile commerce is expected to develop strongly, notes industry analyst. More: continued here

The Fond du Lac Post Office will be open until noon on Christmas Eve, Friday, Dec. 24, and New Years Eve, Friday, Dec. 31. More: continued here

A new advertisement from a Plant City grocery store is causing some concern. The promotion basically offers to accept food stamps in exchange for cigarettes and beer, items that are not allowed to be purchased with food stamps. More: continued here