Shares of FedEx Corp. touched its lowest point since June 2004 Friday — the stock’s third multiyear low this week — as oil prices jumped to a new record past $142 a barrel. More: continued here

The Queen has been hit by soaring prices, official accounts show today. Costs for the monarchy are now rising at almost twice the rate of inflation, reversing years of real-term falls. More: continued here

Chicagoist Endless Supply of Weird Old Chicago Stuff on eBayChicagoist, IL –4 minutes ago[eBay] But if terrifying vintage dolls aren't your bag, maybe you'll enjoy some old Cubs gum. Never opened! [eBay] By Margaret Lyons in Miscellaneous | Link … More: continued here

Staten Island Advance – SILive.com Post office in Staten Island ferry terminal reopensStaten Island Advance – SILive.com, NY –8 minutes agoby Staten Island Advance Advance photo/Kelliann VolsarioThe post office in the St. George Ferry Terminal is back in business. … More: continued here

A DETERMINED postmaster has vowed to keep his branch open in defiance of a controversial Royal Mail decision to close it down. More: continued here

Auctionbytes eBay Australia Calls Moratorium on PayPal-Only PolicyAuctionbytes –9 hours agoBy Ina Steiner eBay Australia said a government agency's review of its plans to go PayPal-only could continue until the end of July. … More: continued here

Times Colonist Burris, Stamps overpower LionsTimes Colonist, Canada –10 hours agoLed by quarterback Henry Burris, the Stamps steamrolled to a 28-18 CFL win with precision last night over the BC Lions, who offered little resistance … More: continued here

Bolton MP steps up fight to save Post OfficeBolton News, UK –2 hours agoBy Cherry Thomas Dr Brian Iddon, who represents Bolton South-east, was at Morris Green post office yesterday. It is one of seven branches in Bolton facing … More: continued here

Bride to be auctions off bridesmaid spot on eBayTG Daily –1 hour ago23-year-old Ms. Gray successfully auctioned off one of her bridesmaids spots on eBay. She says the $5700 winning bid will definitely help pay for the … More: continued here

EBay backs off controversial PayPal-only plan in AustraliaComputerworld, MA –6 minutes agoBy Linda Rosencrance June 27, 2008 (Computerworld) EBay Inc. has, for the moment, backed off a plan that would force sellers in Australia to only use PayPal … More: continued here