MILLTOWN — Though the U.S. Postal Service’s hearing last week was set up to discuss the consolidation of its mail processing operations in Edison and Kearny, many in attendance had another question in mind: Whatwill happen to the Milltown post office? read more More: continued here
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China ’s demand for cheap home appliances is waning as the government phases out subsidies. In response, domestic companies are entering Royal Philips Electronics NV (PHIA) ’s market with high-end devices, including a red washing machine that sterilizes shoes and can cost eight months of a family’s disposable income. More: …
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ROMEOVILLE — Mayor John Noak announced last week that FedEx will open a distribution facility in the village this year.The company plans to spend $37 million to build out a 250,000-square-foot warehouse in the Pinnacle Business Park. Noak estimated the business would bring 400 jobs to Romeoville.The mayor touted the …
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Read More »eBay and Amazon Spar again Over Online Sales Taxes – Auctionbytes
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Read More »LaGrange Park residents asked to take part in post office phone survey – Chicago Sun-Times
LaGrange Park residents asked to take part in post office phone surveyChicago Sun-TimesCitizens also will be questioned on what their concerns would be if they are forced to use a post office branch in another community. Demographic data will be gathered for statistical purposes as well, according to an electronic …
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JOE Juventus fan sells striker Amauri on eBayCanada.com (blog)A Juventus fan has taken his frustration with the top-seeded Serie A squad to eBay, trying to sell oft-benched striker Amauri and gathering bids of up to 10 million Euro in the process. According to an article on Goal.com, the team has …
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