Tech stocks put in a mostly upbeat trading session Thursday, with eBay Inc. and Apple Inc. among the advancers that gave the sector a boost and investors also showing enthusiasm for an unexpected drop in U.S. weekly jobless claims. More: continued here
Read More »Post office urged to privatize operations – HeraldNet
Post office urged to privatize operationsHeraldNetIn 2001, as head of what was then called the General Accounting Office, Walker added the Postal Service to the federal government's list of "high-risk" agencies. That was at a time mail volume was rising and the service supported itself without … More: continued here
Read More »AdWords “Ineffective” Says eBay, Google “Meta-Pause Analysis” Contradicts … – Search Engine Land
Business Insider AdWords “Ineffective” Says eBay, Google “Meta-Pause Analysis” Contradicts …Search Engine Landebay A story generating buzz and controversy earlier this week amounts to a stinging indictment of the paid search industry as a whole. It was based on new research from eBay that argues SEM is all but worthless …
Read More »Unnecessary Post Offices a symbol – The Island Now
Unnecessary Post Offices a symbolThe Island NowWe have two, full-service, Post Offices within walking distance of each other. One on Willis Avenue and the other on Mineola Avenue. How great is that? Port Washington must be so jealous. Remember the good old days? We never needed those name-tags … More: …
Read More »Royal Mail to stamp out Helston delivery issues – This is The West Country
Royal Mail to stamp out Helston delivery issuesThis is The West CountryA spokesperson for Royal Mail said: “The way in which we communicate with each other has changed dramatically. Unfortunately, fewer letters are now posted every day and Royal Mail needs to organise its delivery routes to be as efficient …
Read More »eBay Motors reveals new BMW 125i design – crash.net
Dealer Marketing Magazine eBay Motors reveals new BMW 125i designcrash.netThe new-look car has evolved from last year's white base and now features a 'sleek dark grey design with electric flashes of colour'. It marks the next 'exciting chapter' of eBay Motors involvement in the BTCC. The 'vibrant' splashes of colour, …
Read More »Hudson Valley post office hours to be cut – Newsday (subscription)
Hudson Valley post office hours to be cutNewsday (subscription)The United States Postal Service announced to mixed reaction at public meetings Wednesday that weekday retail hours would be cut from eight to six at the Ardsley-on-Hudson and Piermont post offices. The 40 patrons who attended the Ardsley-on-Hudson … More: continued here
Read More »FedEx package contained meth
A suspicious package delivered to Sapp Bros. Petroleum Thursday morning turned out to be methamphetamine, according to the Lincoln/Lancaster County Health Department. More: continued here
Read More »Vatican post office celebrates new pontificate
(ANSA) – Vatican City, March 14 – The Vatican post office launched a postmark on Thursday celebrating the election of Pope Francis. More: continued here
Read More »eBay’s VIN System Error Costs Me $1000, They Don’t Particularly Care – The Consumerist
The Consumerist eBay's VIN System Error Costs Me $1000, They Don't Particularly CareThe ConsumeristIt seems like a good idea on the surface: when an eBay Motors seller types in a car's Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, the site automatically determines the make and model from that number and populates the …
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