EBay locked horns on Monday with the luxury goods industry over a planned review of rules affecting the online distribution of products in Europe. More: continued here
Read More »$6.7 billion threat: FedEx warns lawmakers over union legislation (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
FedEx could cancel contracts for $6.7 billion in American-made planes if Congress makes it easier for unions to organize FedEx workers. In a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday, FedEx disclosed that commitments to buy Boeing 777s are contingent on FedEx Express’ continued coverage by the National Railway Labor Act. …
Read More »$10 billion threat: FedEx warns lawmakers over union legislation (Knoxville News Sentinel)
FedEx could cancel contracts for $10 billion in American-made planes if Congress makes it easier for unions to organize the delivery giant’s workers. More: continued here
Read More »Need a passport? Get to the post office (Stephenville Empire-Tribune)
On Saturday, the Stephenville Post Office will host a Passport Fair. The event, scheduled from 9 a.m.-noon, will provide information to citizens about applying for a passport and what is required of passport holders. The post office will also accept passport applications. More: continued here
Read More »Sikh family gets apology after Frisco post office refuses to take passport photo of boy in turban (Dallas Morning News)
A Frisco father says his family’s trip to the post office turned into an emotional experience after a postal worker refused to take his son’s passport picture while the boy was wearing a turban. More: continued here
Read More »stamps and coins (Times Education Supplement)
A page of stamps with different amounts e.g. 4p. I used these with Year 1 – they chose a stamp and wrote which coins they could use to pay with. It could be made harder by adding two stamps together. More: continued here
Read More »Senate Rubber Stamps National Enslavement Bill – Prison Planet.com
Prison Planet.com Senate Rubber Stamps National Enslavement BillPrison Planet.comThe Senate last night rubber stamped a nightmare domestic draft bill that legislates mandatory national service and creates an “army” of at least 7 million civilian enforcers working at the the behest of the government, while also containing language … More: continued …
Read More »Small Fire Extinguished At NYC’s Main Post Office (WCBS-TV New York)
Officials said a small but stubborn fire in New York City’s historic main post office was been extinguished without hurting anyone or disrupting mail service. U.S. Postal Service spokesman George Flood says a minor electrical fire was found and quickly doused around 5 a.m. Tuesday in a loading dock ceiling …
Read More »Mail staff strike for second day (BBC News)
A further day of strike action by about 50 Royal Mail workers in Lincoln disrupts postal deliveries. More: continued here
Read More »Ebay Powerbook Comes with Free 100 Hours of Pornography [Gross] (Gizmodo)
So you’re trying to sell a “like new” Powerbook G4 on eBay. What makes your Powerbook any more enticing than the next guy’s? How about 50 preoloaded full-length porno flicks? From the listing: This… More: continued here
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