Attempted robbery at post office (Long Ashton)Avon and Somerset Constabulary, UK –2 hours agoThe incident occurred at 7.45 am when two black males entered the Post Office in Weston Road. They demanded money and a struggle ensued. … More: continued here

CHESHIRE — The state Department of Transportation could pose the latest road block to a new post office in town. More: continued here

eBay Cutting Staff 10%; Buys Bill Me Later, 2 Danish Classified …Barron’s Blogs –13 minutes agoeBay announced a pair of acquisitions. The company is buying the online payments business Bill Me Later for $820 million, plus $125 million in outstanding … More: continued here

More seniors relying on food stamps in tough timesabc40, MA –9 minutes agoAP – October 5, 2008 9:44 AM ET BOSTON (AP) – The state's fiscal tough times are sending more seniors to seek out food stamps to help ward off hunger pangs. … More: continued here

EBay, the world’s largest online auction site, is set to cut 1,000 jobs – 10% of its workforce – with many more under threat. More: continued here

The world’s largest auction Web site, eBay Inc., announced Monday that it will cut 10% of its global workforce, or about 1,000 employees, citing efforts to streamline its business. More: continued here

Ebay to reduce workforce by 10%Telecom Paper (subscription), Netherlands –30 minutes agoEbay has announced plans to cut around 10 percent of its global workforce. The announcement came alongside a warning for third-quarter revenues to come in … More: continued here

Auction house eBay axes 1000 jobsguardian.co.uk, UK –21 minutes agoOnline auction house eBay is axing 1000 jobs or 10% of its global workforce as it looks to save $150m (£85m) a year in the face of slowing sales, … More: continued here

UPDATE 2-EBay to cut 10 pct of jobs, sees revenue at low endReuters –13 minutes agoEBay also said it would spend more than $1.3 billion to buy companies that bolster its online payments and classifieds businesses as it seeks to improve its … More: continued here

EBay to cut 1000 jobs, buys Bill Me LaterThe Associated Press –1 hour ago(AP) — EBay Inc. says it will cut about 1000 employees, reducing its work force by about 10 percent. The online auction site also says it will get rid of … More: continued here