Mum-of-four died in lorry horroric SouthLondon.co.uk, United Kingdom –4 hours agoMuserrat Hassan, 68, was hit by the Royal Mail vehicle as it moved off from a queue of traffic and died at the scene in South Wimbledon, … More: continued here

Nasdaq Advances on Tech Earnings But Weak Outlook Weighs on eBayWall Street Journal –1 hour agoShares of EBay, however, slumped about 7% on a weak outlook. The Nasdaq Composite increased 17.50 points, or 0.8%, to 2333.91, reversing some more of the …Midday Leaders and Laggards: Nasdaq 100ForbesApple, Motorola Among Big MoversThe …

Wednesday marked the beginning of the end of an eBay era. The online auctioneer announced that Meg Whitman will step down as president and CEO on March 31. She will remain on the company’s board of directors and John Donahoe will become president and CEO. More: continued here

I was recently informed that postage stamps not bearing the euro equivalent will no longer be valid after January 31. More: continued here

EBay exceeded Wall Street’s earnings and revenue expectations for its fourth quarter and, as expected, announced that Meg Whitman will step down as president and CEO at the end of March, ending her 10-year tenure at the helm of the e-commerce giant. More: continued here

The calamity of the Post OfficeSalisbury Journal, UK –23 minutes agoMORE than 26 million people visit a post office every week and yet the Post Office is losing £4m a week. If the Post Office's chief executive of 20 months, … More: continued here

Pensioners speak out against Post office closuresGazette & Herald, UK –4 hours agoPOST Office managers were given a roasting by hundreds of angry pensioners at a public meeting. It was revealed in December that the Post Office was …Another post office faces the axeDaily EchoPost offices to get the chopWigan TodayStand Up …

EBay CFO says e-commerce growth to slow in 2008Reuters UK, UK –14 hours ago"E-commerce is expected to decelerate in 2008," he told investors on a quarterly conference call that eBay Inc (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) executives … More: continued here

REPORT RUBBER STAMPS RATHFRILAND SCHOOL'S FIRST CLASS WORKBanbridge Leader, UK –43 minutes agoBy RUTH RODGERS A RECENT inspection report at Rathfriland High has rubber-stamped the good work being carried out by all parties at the school, … More: continued here

New Lenox Easter Seals gives painter stamp of approvalSouthtown Star, IL –3 hours agoThe painting of the yellow and orange flower set against a magenta background was picked to be in this year's batch of stamps issued by Easter Seals, … More: continued here