Maine congresswoman urges postal service to keep open Cliff Island post officeThe RepublicAP PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is urging the postmaster general to keep open the post office on Portland's Cliff Island. In a letter to Patrick Donahoe, Pingree says islanders rely on post offices to reach …
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In 2010, global eBay sales via a mobile device more than tripled, generating $2 billion in sales – up from $600m in 2009. The company says that it expects this to more than double again in 2011 to over $5 billion. More: continued here
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Read More »Guernsey Post extend reduced rate Christmas stamps use – BBC News
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