Rookwood Related 1887 Perfume Jug – MintAuction Central News, NY –20 minutes agoBUYER'S PREMIUM AND PAYMENT: The buyer's premium on property purchased on eBay Live Auctions will be 17.5%. There will 10% buyer's premium for bidders … More: continued here

Daily Mail The Big Question: How important was Charles Darwin, and what is …Independent, UK –5 hours agoHe has been on more stamps than anyone save members of the royal family, and yesterday the Royal Mail unveiled another one, to celebrate 2009 as the 200th …Video: Today in History for Dec. 27AssociatedPressDOWNE: …

Estero Post Office'unofficially' opensThe News-Press, FL –3 hours agoLocal business and government leaders attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony and presentation of its first post office box key to the Estero Chamber of …New, bigger post office opening today in EsteroNaples Daily Newsall 2 news articles More: continued here

Metro Post Office launches new Internet Buddy GuideEasier (press release), UK –2 hours agoTo ensure this holiday is packed with cheer, not sneer, the Post Office has launched a new guide to help web users get a friend or relative online in a way …Net-illiterate families 'lose out'The Press Associationall 4 news …

CONCORDE is winging its way onto a new series of stamps to be launched in the New Year. More: continued here

Stamps Highlight Magnificent American WondersHappyNews.com, TX –48 minutes ago16 when the US Postal Service issues the $17.50, Old Faithful (Express Mail)and $4.95, Redwood Forest (Priority Mail) definitive stamps at the SANDICAL …Price of stamps set to rise againThe Postall 2 news articles More: continued here

These undated handout images provided by the U.S. Postal Service shows 2009 postage stamps, part of a 20-stamp set commemorating black-and-white television shows, including “I Love Lucy,” “Dragnet” and “You Bet Your Life.” More: continued here

Jean Vanier, Founder of L'Arche, Receives the 2008 Nation Builder …MSNBC –23 minutes agoAt the age of 13, during World War II, Vanier left Quebec City and his family to join Britain's Royal Navy. Although he began his adult life believing it … More: continued here

Folks who grew up as television came of age will delight in a 20-stamp set included in the Postal Service’s plans for 2009 recalling early memories of the medium. Lucy and Ethel and Joe Friday are just some of the characters that are featured on the new stamps. More: continued …

What with a deepening global recession (depression?) it’s been pretty much of a lousy 2008 for most folks, but it’s closing on a very good note -if you happen to be an elephant, that is. More: continued here