New Anderson-Bruce Stamps Are Big HitLitchfield County Times (blog)To question the stamps' popularity so far would be to question our historically symbiotic relationship with dogs and cats. “Generally speaking, special … More: continued here

In response to the BIS announcement that Richard Hooper would be asked to “refresh his report” into Royal Mail, the Communication Workers Union called on Mr Hooper to help build the stability and support the current transformation of the company in the public sector. More: continued here

Earthtimes Alibaba.com acquires Vendio ServicesSan Jose Business JournalVendio helps users sell items on sites such as San Jose-based eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY). The deal is part of a $100 million investment plan for AliExpress …Alibaba.com to buy US e-commerce site VendioReuters (press release)Alibaba Buys US E-Commerce Software Firm VendioWall Street JournalAlibaba …

EBay founder Omidyar leads $5.5M for D.light's solar lanternsVentureBeatNow six years old, the Omidyar Network has invested more than $300 million in tools that can presumably be used to empower individuals while also improving …D.light's Lead Investor: OmidyarEarth2Tech (blog)D.light Design Closes USD5.5 Million Series B FinancingPR Newswire (press release)Investment round …

MERIDEN — The U.S. Post Office on Center Street is closed following a power failure in the area, although officials say power could be restored early this afternoon. Police have also closed Center Street between Miller and Pratt streets while the power is out. More: continued here

Candidate Whitman calls eBay altercation 'anomaly'Washington PostFormer eBay chief executive Meg Whitman says her altercation with an employee at the company several years ago was an "anomaly" that taught her to be …Ranks of self-made female billionaires growingmsnbc.comMore Female Billionaires?OverTheLimit.info (blog)all 2 news articles » More: continued here

Blighted Farmington Post Office plans clean-up [10:35 am]Farmington Daily TimesFARMINGTON — The Farmington Post Office is seeking bids to clean up its poor appearance, according to the US Postal Service, as the property continues to … More: continued here

Hughes adds swagger to StampedersMontreal GazetteThe 6-foot-1, 244-pounder from Saginaw, Mich., was originally signed by the Stamps in 2008, and returned to the club last September after a brief foray with …More on the movesCalgary Sun (blog)Calgary Stampeders release 14 players and another offensive lineman retiresWinnipeg Free Pressall 20 news …

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Royal Mail boosts Computer Aid with 3000 PCsParcel2Go.comRoyal Mail has donated 3000 computers to a good cause, where they will help disadvantaged children in Chile to get access to a better education. … More: continued here