Ballot over postal strike actionBBC News, UK –5 hours agoMembers of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) at two Royal Mail offices in the city met at lunchtime. The delivery staff claim their workload has …Postal workers to ballot for strike actionOxford Mailall 4 news articles More: continued here

Kate snubs Queen's Christmas invitationSydney Morning Herald, Australia –12 minutes agoPrince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton had turned down the chance to spend Christmas with the Royal Family for the second consecutive year. … More: continued here

Seattle Post Intelligencer beverage company to sponsor weddingMSNBC –Jun 27, 2008Kelly says she, "was contemplating doing a bake sale and my bridesmaid said: 'We need to auction something (on EBay). There's Dr. Pepper cans and Cheetos …Video: Woman Gets Beverage Company to Sponsor WeddingAssociatedPressDr Pepper Is A Bridesmaid??Gather.comAUDIO: Bridesmaid Auction EndsWRVACentre …

Cutting Email Down to SizeWebWorkerDaily, CA –5 hours agoIn the mid-nineteenth century, when the Royal Mail introduced the Uniform Penny Post, businesses started depending on the mail: everyone who mattered could … More: continued here

NEWS.com.au Kimberley Joseph an Angel and DemonNEWS.com.au, Australia –5 hours agoeBay! Big Game Bargain Hunters shop on eBay Planning a Holiday? Visit our Escape section for the latest destination offers! …Hamish and Andy's chip shot into snack gravySunday Times.auGay stance wins Ruby Rose a roleNEWS.com.auall 19 news articles More: continued here

Daily Mail Kate's decision starts tongues waggingNew Zealand Herald, New Zealand –2 hours agoPhoto / AP LONDON – Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton has turned down the chance to spend Christmas with the Royal Family for the second …Middleton turns down Christmas with RoyalsMelbourne Herald SunPrince William prepares to speak outTelegraph.co.ukWilliam`s girl …

1892 book helps answer questions at Barnum MuseumHartford Courant, United States –2 hours agoThanks to the purchase on eBay of a century-old ledger, much more will be known about the museum's collection, according to Kathleen Maher, … More: continued here

Buffett lunch goes to the highest bidderSan Francisco Chronicle,  USA –Jun 28, 2008On Friday, the head of a Chinese investment fund submitted a winning bid of $2110100 in an annual charity auction on eBay to share a meal with Warren … More: continued here

China Daily That'll be $2.2m, thank youSydney Morning Herald, Australia –6 hours agoAn eBay spokeswoman said the bid was among the highest priced items ever up for auction on the service and was the most expensive charity bid in its history …Chinese fund manager buys lunch with Warren BuffettMelbourne Herald SunRecord $2.1m …

Sydney Morning Herald Man in Australia sells 'life' for 383000 US dollarsAFP –12 hours ago"The final price was 399000 Australian dollars," Usher told AFP Sunday after the seven-day sale on Internet auction site eBay ended. …Bidding ends for man's lifeMelbourne Herald SunPrice of life falls short of targetThe StandardThis life auction …