100 Village Post Offices Now Open for Business – International Business Times (press release)

100 Village Post Offices Now Open for BusinessInternational Business Times (press release)"The Village Post Office is a terrific way for businesses in rural America to provide their customers with convenient access to postal products and services — becoming the ultimate convenience store," said Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe. "We're …and more » …

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FedEx buying 4 new Boeing freighters

FedEx Corp. has ordered four new Boeing 767 freighters in an ongoing effort to replace its old workhorses with more fuel-efficient planes.Financial terms weren't disclosed. The sticker price on a 767 freighter … More: continued here

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The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights:Amazon.com, Apple, eBay, Barnes & Noble … – PR Newswire (press release)

The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights:Amazon.com, Apple, eBay, Barnes & Noble …PR Newswire (press release)Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include Amazon.com Inc. (Nasdaq: AMZN), Apple Inc. (Nasdaq: AAPL), eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: …

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Bellwether FedEx Sounds Mixed Message: Weak Economy, Except On The Web

FedEx's performance is hurting, the result of cost-conscious customers looking for cheaper shipping methods. The world's second-largest package-delivery company sees "persistent weakness" in the global economy, CEO Fred Smith says, though a few rays of light shine through the gloom that Smith detailed today in the company's quarterly report. More: …

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Royal Mail services saved – for some – Echo

Royal Mail services saved – for someEchoRoyal Mail has extended an olive branch to residents in Canewdon and Great Wakering by offering to pay the local post offices to temporarily store packages instead. However, people living in Rochford, Leigh and Shoebury still face a lengthy trek to the …and more » …

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Village post offices hit milestone – WISH

Village post offices hit milestoneWISHLINDEN, Ind. (AP) – The 100th village post office in the U.S. is in the central Indiana community of Linden. The U.S. Postal Service's Greater Indiana District was set to open the office Wednesday in the Montgomery County community about 50 miles …100th Village Post Office …

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