WWLP 22News The Post Office is Processing 600 Million Pieces of Mail TodayTIMETen months ago, while researching a piece on the technology behind campaign targeting, I asked the folks at the D.C.-based data firm Catalist to run my name so I could see just how much their computer knew about …
Read More »eBay Now, One Year Later – TIME
Christian Science Monitor eBay Now, One Year LaterTIMEA little over a year ago, I wrote about eBay Now — the online marketplace's same-day delivery service. I found the idea intriguing, but it didn't work very well in my encounters, mainly because the payment system — which involved the courier using …
Read More »Today is the post office's busiest day
Today is the busiest day of the year for the U.S. Postal Service. More: continued here
Read More »Ebay Redemption Codes in December 2013 Bring Huge Savings – SBWire (press release)
Ebay Redemption Codes in December 2013 Bring Huge SavingsSBWire (press release)A new website that is focused on providing shoppers with the biggest discounts from name-brand retailers, CheckBestCoupons.com, has released a new report that reveals several different coupon codes and promotions that will be available through eBay …and more » More: continued here
Read More »San Diegans Pack Post Offices with Packages – NBC 7 San Diego
NBC 7 San Diego San Diegans Pack Post Offices with PackagesNBC 7 San DiegoPeople with several packages to be sent to friends and family crowded the post office and processing center at Carmel Mountain Ranch with nearly a week to go until Christmas Day. "A lot of shopping was done …
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December 16 marks the busiest day of the year for the United States Postal Service. The USPS expects to handle from letters to parcels, 600 million pieces of mail today. More: continued here
Read More »Post office slammed ahead of holidays
Lexingtonians are trying to get their gifts and cards sent off before Christmas Day. More: continued here
Read More »Ship from home, avoid the post office during the holiday rush – WTOP
Ship from home, avoid the post office during the holiday rushWTOPCustomers with access to the internet can contact postal workers, print shipping labels from home and have mail picked up, instead of waiting in line at a local post office. (WTOP File). GERMANTOWN, Md. – The rush of holiday shipping …
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Read More »Millions head to Post Office on busiest mailing day – WATE-TV
Millions head to Post Office on busiest mailing dayWATE-TVThe Cedar Bluff location already had a line stretching to the door. Even the normally faster self-service kiosk was backed up. The North Broadway location wasn't as busy. "At this post office, it really doesn't get that bad," said Jean Smith. "I …
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