When Chris Read bought a mobile phone through eBay, it was described as being in good condition. More: continued here

Guelph Mercury New stamp honors Edgar Allan PoeThe Associated Press –2 hours agoWASHINGTON (AP) — Every year at meetings weary, experts ponder fame and theory, over many a quaint and curious request for honor on a stamp. …A New Face in an Age-Long TraditionMarketWatchA Pain Vast and Personal, Writ SmallWashington PostDazzling …

Daily Mail Man sued for libel over comments on eBayTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –3 hours agoA man is being threatened with a libel action after posting critical comments on the internet about an eBay user who sold him a mobile phone. …Man who was sold the wrong phone on eBay is sued by …

GSA to seek proposals for Old Post Office PavilionWashington Business Journal, DC –17 minutes agoThe General Services Administration expects to release a new request for proposals for redevelopment of the Old Post Office Pavilion in coming months. … More: continued here

West suburban residents have until 5 p.m. Friday to apply for disaster food stamps at the Illinois Department of Human Services office, 2701 W. Lake St., Melrose Park. More: continued here

The Internal Revenue Service has withdrawn a $319 million tentative assessment against FedEx Corp.’s Ground division, which stemmed from how the package delivery giant classified its drivers. (FDX) More: continued here

Those who are considering starting an Internet business by selling merchandise online, should plan to attend an eBay Day on Friday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Central Massachusetts Processing and Distribution Center, 192 Main St., Shrewsbury. More: continued here

IPE.com Royal Mail pension deficit hits £4bnIPE.com, UK –6 hours agoUK – Royal Mail has confirmed its pension deficit in accounting terms has increased by more than £1bn (€1.26bn) between March and September 2008, …Posties will be balloted for strikeWarrington Guardianall 2 news articles More: continued here

A mechanic told yesterday how he received a letter warning he might be sued for libel after he left negative feedback on auction website eBay. More: continued here

Shipping company FedEx Ground repeated its claim that its drivers were independent contractors after the U.S. government dropped a large tax claim against it.The Internal Revenue Service withdrew a $319 million tax claim against FedEx Ground Wednesday, the Memphis, Tenn., Commercial-Appeal reported. The company said it was pleased with the …