EBay Inc will slash fees by 20 percent for its top-rated sellers and push their listings higher up in the search queue, part of steps to try to rev up its long-stagnant Marketplaces arm. More: continued here

CBS News Post office cited by GAO as a troubled agencyThe Associated PressThe post office has been struggling with a sharp decline in mail volume as people and businesses switch to e-mail both for personal contact and bill paying. …Postal Service Joins 'High Risk' ListWashington PostGAO puts Postal Service on …

A former postmaster in charge of protecting the mail admits that he stole several thousands dollars from the post office in Adams Basin, near Ogden… More: continued here

Rough and Ready residents are giving their stamp of disapproval to a proposal to consolidate their small post office with the newer one in Penn Valley, several miles away. More: continued here

As reported last week in AuctionBytes, eBay is introducing major changes that affect its marketplace sellers, including a new seller responsibilities policy and an overhaul of its PowerSeller program with the introduction of a Top Rated Seller designation and badge. eBay published the changes to its website overnight and will …

July 28 (Bloomberg) — FedEx Corp. must face more state class-action lawsuits by contract drivers who claim they deserve benefits because the company treats them as full-time workers by mandating their clothing, hours and prices, a judge said. More: continued here

The Calgary Stampeders host the Saskatchewan Roughriders at McMahon Stadium this Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. and tickets for the game are very close to sold out. Limited tickets are still available for $15.99 through local Safeway locations. More: continued here

eBay’s expected announcement of forthcoming changes to its marketplace came on Monday and covered a lot of ground. eBay Senior Director of Seller Development Todd Lutwak said in an interview with AuctionBytes that the changes would benefit a large number of sellers of all sizes on the site. More: continued …

In Search of Help for the First Time?New York TimesWhere do I go to apply for food stamps? Am I eligible for government help with utilities and rent? Even welfare? Many middle-class people …and more » More: continued here

People Management Magazine Online Public health measures 'are enough to fight swine flu'People Management Magazine OnlineBoorman said Royal Mail, which has 180000 employees, was concentrating on building up good relationships with public health planners and giving staff clear … More: continued here