EBay, Target, Toys 'R' Us, Best Buy partner to blend online, brick and mortar …NewsdayEBay Inc., owner of the world's largest Internet marketplace, is teaming up with Macy's Inc. and Toys 'R' Us Inc. as it goes after revenue from shoppers who are out and about, not just online, during …
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Post office, other shippers know what to expect — a late flurryJournal and CourierDave Blair methodically filled out and then, one by one, stuck mailing labels on nine carefully wrapped packages Saturday morning as he stood at the U.S. Post Office counter in Lafayette. The Purdue University graduate student joined …
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PolicyMic Fiscal Cliff 2013: Boehner's Plan B to Cut Food Stamps Flops, As It Should HavePolicyMicCongress has recessed for the holidays without reaching a deal. House Speaker John Boehner thought he had the votes to approve his “Plan B,” a proposal that is supposed to prevent America from falling off …
Read More »Senate approves plan to rename Macomb County post office for fallen Marine – Detroit Free Press
CBS Local Senate approves plan to rename Macomb County post office for fallen MarineDetroit Free PressMACOMB TOWNSHIP — Plans are moving forward to rename a suburban Detroit post office in honor of a U.S. Marine from Michigan who died in 2010 while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan. U.S. Sen. Carl …
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Much has been written over the years on how to get youth involved in collecting stamps as a hobby. One time tested approach is to make it a family affair. If a family adopts stamp collecting as a family hobby collecting interests can develop individually, rather than from external factors. …
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EcommerceBytes (blog) eBay Relaxes Shill Bidding Provision in Major Policy ShiftEcommerceBytes (blog)eBay relaxed a provision of its shill bidding policy – friends, family and acquaintances are now allowed to bid on a seller's auctions in certain circumstances. eBay's new shill-bidding policy states, "Shill bidding happens when anyone – including … …
Read More »Goodbye, Postal Service? – CNN
Goodbye, Postal Service?CNN(CNN) — It's the time of year for dashing through the snow to the crowded post office, with arms full of holiday gifts for family and friends. Not to break the atmosphere of holiday cheer, but this Christmas could be the last for the U.S. Postal …and more » …
Read More »Plans Pass Senate To Rename Post Office For Mich. Marine Anthony DiLisio
Plans are moving forward to rename a metro Detroit post office in honor of a U.S. Marine from Michigan who died in 2010 while supporting combat operations in Afghanistan. More: continued here
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NBCSports.com Want to buy Jeff Gordon's used RV? There's an eBay auction for thatNBCSports.comWhile most of us will probably never drive in a NASCAR race, a unique eBay auction this week might have given you the opportunity to own a motor home that once belonged to one of the best …
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Examiner.com Post Offices open Monday, closed ChristmasCharlotte ObserverPost offices in the Charlotte region and across the country will be open until noon on Christmas Eve, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Many federal employees were given Monday off as part of an Executive Order issued by President Barack Obama.Glen Ellyn …
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