Taking stock of the economy via eBaySan Luis Obispo Tribune, CA –9 hours agoHe owns an iSold It franchise in Fullerton, Calif., that sells on eBay auction Web site items brought in by individuals and businesses. … More: continued here

The Royal Mail is planning to honour British driver Lewis Hamilton’s Formula One triumph with a commemorative set of stamps, the Times of London reported yesterday. The stamp is expected to be issued in the new year. The move is unusual not least because Royal Mail’s release schedule for its …

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- A top House Democrat on Tuesday said an unemployment extension, food stamp increases, and assistance for the floundering auto industry may have to wait until next year, but Congress also could take up those issues in December. More: continued here

Many people who are eligible for food stamps do not realize that they can receive food stamps and do not apply. More: continued here

The Post Office will axe two further Dorset branches which had been put “under review”. More: continued here

eBay Inc, the world’s largest online marketplace, is broadening its e-commerce network in Thailand by extending its reach into the northern provinces among individuals and small and medium-sized enterprises. More: continued here

Lindsay Mackie: How Lord Mandelson’s plans to revitalise the Post Office network could help guide the economy through testing times More: continued here

eBay is performing necessary maintenance on its Search system starting Monday evening and finishing at 8 pm PT on Wednesday. More: continued here

Newbury Weekly News Group Policy change too late to save Welwyn Garden City post officeTimes 24, UK –4 hours agoSir – I write to express my consternation about what is happening – or NOT happening – to our post office network. First, we have the torture arising from …Post office branch threatened …

Define the most difficult challenge in pro sports. Many will say it is to win a championship as a favourite. Underdogs are cushioned by diminished expectations. Plucky challengers can lose a big game yet still win in the hearts of their fans. More: continued here