Kangaroo stamps – the sincerest form of philately – The AgeThe AgeThis year is the centenary of Australia's Kangaroo and Map stamps, which were first released in January 1913. These stamps are now one of the most popular items for Australian collectors and they will be celebrated at the World …
Read More »Winston Churchill’s former ride up for sale on eBay.. in Germany – The Sun
The Sun Winston Churchill's former ride up for sale on eBay.. in GermanyThe SunA UNIQUE British car used during World War Two by Winston Churchill could fetch half a million pounds on eBay— in Germany. The Daimler DB18 Drophead Coupe is believed to be the last of eight built in …
Read More »Break-in forces closure of Fellowship post office – Jamaica Observer
Break-in forces closure of Fellowship post officeJamaica ObserverFELLOWSHIP, Portland – Police have ordered the post office at Fellowship in the Rio Grande Valley in this eastern parish closed, effective yesterday, following a break-in at the facility on the weekend. It was unclear yesterday if the move will be … More: …
Read More »Postal Service approves relocation of Downtown branch – Daily Californian
Postal Service approves relocation of Downtown branchDaily CalifornianServing the Berkeley community since 1914, Downtown Berkeley's main post office is one of the city's historical landmarks, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, and contains two pieces of Works Progress Administration artwork. Monday's …Postal Service operates in limboTiffin Advertiser TribuneUS …
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It was widely reported in the weekend national press that the Post Office is considering offering bank accounts. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail takes over Prologis Park lease – Insider Media
Royal Mail takes over Prologis Park leaseInsider MediaDC7 will accommodate the company's expanding parcels delivery outfit, which is enjoying growth on the back of the rise in online shopping. The unit is let by Dixons Retail, which has assigned its remaining three-year term to Royal Mail, at a rent of …
Read More »Govt Courts Buyout Firms Over Royal Mail Deal – Yahoo! News UK
Yahoo! News UK Govt Courts Buyout Firms Over Royal Mail DealYahoo! News UKThe Government is courting some of the world's biggest private equity groups about a potentially controversial plan to acquire a major stake in Royal Mail. I have learnt that advisers to the Coalition have in recent weeks begun …
Read More »U.S. sues Lance Armstrong to recover post office sponsorship funds
The Justice Department laid out its case in a lawsuit against Lance Armstrong on Tuesday, saying the cyclist violated his contract with the U.S. Postal Service and was "unjustly enriched" while cheating to win the Tour de France. More: continued here
Read More »eBay: No Internet sales tax – USA TODAY
Raw Story eBay: No Internet sales taxUSA TODAYThe Internet sales tax bill threatens small businesses by treating them the same as multibillion dollar retailers that have stores and warehouses around the country. eBay's message to lawmakers on sales taxes is simple. Protect small businesses that …White House backs US web …
Read More »How eBay Is Blurring Online, Offline Shopping – Wall Street Journal (India)
How eBay Is Blurring Online, Offline ShoppingWall Street Journal (India)EBay is now partnering with retailers in move to create what they are terming "connected commerce," a shopping experience led by mobile and tablet shopping trends. EBay VP of Innovation and New Ventures Steve Yankovich joins digits. Photo: Getty. More: continued …
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