Many post offices already have small gift shops, and the United States Postal Service long ago expanded its product line-up way beyond collectible stamps – you can now buy watches for $86 and Frank Sinatra … More: continued here
India and Israel release stamps to mark 20 years of tiesEconomic TimesTEL AVIV: India and Israel have released a set of postal stamps depicting their respective festival of lights, Diwali and Hannukah, to commemorate 20 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The stamps were unveiled by Secretary and …and more » More: continued here
Royal Mail workers say they have asked to hold a ballot for strike action after letters have piled up in a south Bristol depot. More: continued here
ROYAL Mail bosses are creating 300 jobs in Bathgate – thanks to the explosion in popularity of online gift buying. More: continued here
Drewryville post office will reduce hoursTidewater NewsDREWRYVILLE—To help the U.S. Postal Service save money, Drewryville residents will see a cutback in hours. Beginning Jan. 12, the post office will operate 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday. The hours were set … More: continued here
How to invest in collectiblesMarketWatchWhy they're hot: Stamps have never gone out of fashion, even though the market has declined since its late-'80s peak. In the past few years, the category has caught on with a new wave of enthusiasts from overseas, especially Asia. Robert A. Siegel … More: continued here
Greeks strike ahead of landmark austerity voteWashington PostGreeks strike ahead of landmark austerity vote. Thousands of Greeks participate in a 48-hour strike before leaders vote on new austerity measures. The strike brings the country to a halt as public transportation, post offices and tourists sites are closed.and more » More: continued here
Forbes Why Ebay Billionaire Jeff Skoll Is Backing The FluNearYou InitiativeForbesI was goaded into getting my first ever flu shot yesterday by a new email campaign called “Flu Near You.” I signed up for the initiative a couple of weeks ago. Every week I get an email with a link to a 2-question survey asking…
Shanghai Airport (Group) Co. Ltd. and FedEx Express (FedEx), one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, recently announced plans to establish the FedEx Shanghai International Express and Cargo Hub at Shanghai Pudong International Airport. FedEx will invest more than… More: continued here
Post Office is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.47% on a number of its fixed rate and tracker mortgages as well as increasing its range of ‘fee saver’ products. More: continued here