Phil Muncaster, V3.co.uk , Thursday 29 October 2009 at 15:23:00 Postal service killing itself as online traders seek alternatives The Royal Mail is “committing suicide” by its strike action, as most online retailers have already lined up alternative carriers to deliver orders, according to the founder of e-commerce success story …

The latest wave of Royal Mail strikes has begun, despite union leaders claiming they are close to a deal. More: continued here

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has warned of extended strike action as the latest three-day Royal Mail strikes got under way today (29 October). More: continued here

The Rundown: Romer, Shiller, Mobile Devices, Caskets, Food Stamps and BoozeSeeking Alpha (blog)Romer puts up a front on today's GDP says ”it's a wonderful sign… this is the turn around.” CNBC reports there “are no red flags” in the data… how about the … More: continued here

Costco is starting to accept food stamps. More: continued here

Postmaster faces man with gun at Post OfficeWALB-TVALBANY, GA (WALB) – The main post office in Albany was shut down Thursday afternoon when a retiring employee pulled a gun on …South Slappey Post Office locked downWFXL Fox 31Ex-Postal employee accused of pulling gun on former supervisorsAlbany Herald On-lineall 3 news …

Floridians try nutty way to save post officeThe Associated PressWASHINGTON — The folks in Lantana, Fla. think the Postal Service would have to be nuts to close their post office and they're trying a coco-nutty way to …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail bosses today attempted to beat the three-day national strike by delivering post in black cabs. More: continued here

Thugs beat Royal Mail driver with iron barKilburn TimesROBBERS who targeted a Royal Mail delivery van were forced to flee empty handed when the brave driver fought back despite being hit repeatedly with a metal … More: continued here

Some Royal Mail temp staff 'play parcel basketball'Parcel2GoAn undercover journalist who signed on as a temporary worker for the Royal Mail has revealed that some of the others who have been brought in play a game … More: continued here