Jamaica Gleaner Post office fire causes concern in Hope BayJamaica GleanerHundreds of users of the local postal service in Hope Bay, Portland, are now inconvenienced following a fire which destroyed the post office yesterday morning. "I won't be able to collect my pension," said 75-year-old Renford Davidson. … More: continued here
TOGUS — The Togus National Cemetery will be a busy place on Saturday. More: continued here
Tierney: Thoughts on the Stamps reportWicked LocalBy Anonymous A couple of items in the Lloyd report about the accidental killing of Eurie Stamps by the Framingham Police (Nov. 30) need further comment. First, the report finding that the SWAT officers need more training is right on the money. …and more » More: continued here
Sky News So much for the season of goodwill! Postmen told Christmas tips could mean …Daily MailRoyal Mail bosses have posted guidance on an official website stating that even in the 'season of goodwill', staff should not accept gifts greater than £30. The warnings follow the introduction earlier this year of the Bribery Act, …Royal…
Plan to shut post offices has residents fearing voidThe Tribune-DemocratACOSTA — Don Bumbarger feels the probable loss of the Acosta post office is not merely an inconvenience for him. It's part and parcel of a town losing its identity. “It was a community meeting place, too,” Bumbarger said, already relegating the post … More: continued…
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'Dear Santa' mail touched by 'Angels'Cincinnati.comInformation is also available in the post office's lobby, 1623 Dalton Ave., noon-7 pm Monday through Friday, through Dec. 16. "Dear Santa" letters seeking his help will be accepted through Dec. 9. The United States Postal Service believes in Santa …and more » More: continued here
TouchPad Go shows up on eBay for $700The VergeYour odds of ever being able to walk down to Best Buy to pick up a TouchPad Go are practically nil at this point, but all hope is not lost: there's a pre-release model posted on eBay right now (not the first time this has happened to…
Digitaltrends.com Amazon and eBay battle in Washington over Internet sales taxDigitaltrends.comWhile more shoppers are purchasing holiday gifts online than any previous year, both Amazon and eBay are battling over an Internet sales tax applied to all online retailers. Earlier this week, both Amazon and eBay had a public debate in Washington in …and more » More:…
Showcase shop with no tills appears in Soho in time for the online Christmas shopping rush The received wisdom is that online shopping would kill off the high street. So the arrival of online auction house eBay in the heart of London’s West End yesterday was greeted with bemusement by Christmas shoppers and passers-by. “I’ve…