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A new online account paying 2.54% after tax (3.17% before) has been launched by the Post Office this week and unlike some other top-paying accounts, it doesn’t restrict the number of withdrawals. More: continued here

Limited edition stamps to mark United Nations IYC 2012Channel News AsiaSINGAPORE: Singapore will mark the United Nations International Year of Co-operatives (IYC) 2012 with the launch of five legal tender, limited edition stamps on June 9. The stamp series, the first of its kind, will be unveiled by President Tony …

The Post Office has increased the rate on its Online Saver from 3.01% to 3.17% and as a result has rocketed up the instant access best buy table. More: continued here

TameBay How should eBay optimise descriptions for mobile? #EUCatalystTameBayTailored Shopping Experiences – eBay already have a tailored shopping experience markedly different from buying on the rest of eBay, for the Fashion and Electrical categories. They are currently working with selling in the Motor Accessories category … More: continued here

UPDATE: Officials at a Lake Worth post office say someone messed with their flag, flying it upside down on Memorial Day. The flag is now flying the correct way. Postal officials say the rope doesn't lock, so anyone can change it. The flag was actually stolen from the pole not …

Surprising role for the Post Office: protection against bioterrorismPhiladelphia Inquirer (blog)By Jonathan Purtle For nearly a decade, a little-discussed, perhaps ingenious plan has been in the works for the Postal Service to deliver life-saving antibiotics to homes in the event of a bioterrorist attack. More: continued here

DailyTech Original iPad with dual connectors fetches US$10200 on eBayCNETThe device, which was listed on eBay, confirmed longstanding rumors that Apple seriously considered having two dock connectors for the original iPad, and that one of them was only removed at the last minute. However, it's hard to imagine that Steve …

Silk Pearce stamps its mark on Diamond Jubilee cel…Business WeeklyDesign consultancy Silk Pearce in Colchester has worked with Royal Mail to develop collectors' products for a striking set of eight new stamps marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The products and stamps go on sale in the UK from tomorrow (May …

The West Australian Bouris firm misses post office dealThe West AustralianTZ is developing new, secure mailboxes with the ability to keep groceries cool, that could one day eliminate the need for packages to be diverted to the local post office if a resident is not at home. The main local …

For Mission Hill mayor D.W. Duhacek, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) decision not to close his town’s post office represents a victory for his community of about 180 residents. More: continued here