FedEx Earns No. 12 Spot on the FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies List

Danny Bradbury, BusinessGreen , Tuesday 5 May 2009 at 11:04:00 Shipping giant predicts Jatropha and switchgrass-based biofuels could power its fleet of aircraft Logistics giant Fedex has pledged to source almost a third of its transportation fuel, including that used by its fleet of aircraft, from second generation biofuels by 2030…. More: continued here

Mashable Is Amazon set to take on eBay? Firm begins allowing users to sell secondhand goods in IndiaDaily MailAmazon is set to take on eBay by allowing people to sell their secondhand goods. The program, which is still in its pilot phase, has been launched as 'Sell as Individual' and is only available in Bangalore…

More than 1,000 people ran a 5k Saturday on Piedmont Triad International Airport’s new 9,000 foot FedEx runway to celebrate years of development to make the airport the company’s Mid-Atlantic sorting hub. More: continued here

A year ago, the FedEx Cup was well hyped, drew good TV ratings, breathed new life into the end of the PGA Tour season – and ultimately was predictable and boring. More: continued here

Savvy fitness buffs know that physical improvements, unlike FedEx deliveries, don’t happen overnight.[…] More: continued here

Radio 1 eBay to raise fixed price feesBBC NewseBay is introducing a flat 10% fee for private sellers using its "Buy It Now" fixed price listings from next month. The changes will affect users trying to sell all items except mobile phones sold under contract, motor vehicles and property. …eBay's plan to raise sales fees…