Telegraph.co.uk Little Society to the rescue of the post office that wouldn't shut up shopTelegraph.co.ukA little note is attached to a pair of glasses lying on the counter at Henham sub-post office and store: “Specs left near the war memorial on Sunday.” The post office is more than a place to buy stamps; it is…
FAIRBANKS — A former Tanacross post office employee has been sentenced to two years of probation for embezzling more than $1,000 from her employer in June and July 2010. As part of a plea agreement… More: continued here
A Butte man is charged with felony criminal mischief after he allegedly broke windows at the Butte post office, 701 Dewey Blvd., and then turned himself over to police Sunday. More: continued here
The Guardian (blog) Apps Rush: Stamped, Google Search, CityVille Holidaytown, Leonardo da Vinci …The Guardian (blog)A selection of 10 apps for you today: Stamped is the latest iPhone app that wants to get people rating places and media, although instead of a five-star ratings system, it simply asks you to assign stamps of approval to…
LatestGadgets eBay to launch first pop-up store with Push UKEvent MagazineOnline auction and shopping site eBay will set up its first physical store from 1-5 December in Soho. The pop-up Christmas boutique, organised by brand experience agency Push UK, will be installed in a former office unit on London's Dean Street. …ebay Christmas Boutique: Trading…
Ebay soldier is spared prisonIlkeston TodayAN EX-SOLDIER from Ilkeston who sold stolen military equipment including night vision goggles on Ebay has been spared jail. Thomas Biddlestone, 26, appeared at Derby Crown Court on Monday for sentencing after admitting three offences of handling stolen … More: continued here
Buffalo News Postal facility faces bleak digital realitiesBuffalo News"I can't remember the last time I bought a stamp," Reeves said Monday at Buffalo's William Street post office. "Online you can do everything." The only reason Reeves was at the William Street location Monday was to ship a package. … More: continued here
No post? You can deliver it if you like…This is SomersetHe was told that the postman who usually delivered his mail was off on paternity leave, and that Royal Mail had been unable to provide cover for him. Mr Brady, who works from his home in Frome, Somerset, was disappointed that such a situation could…
THE boss of the Post Office is being asked to explain what is happening to its branch in Walton Court, after the Bucks Herald revealed the service could close on December 31. More: continued here
New York Times (blog) Ebay buys Hunch e-commerce recommendations serviceComputerworldBy John Ribeiro IDG News Service – Ebay has acquired Hunch, an online platform for customized purchase recommendations, for an undisclosed sum, it said Monday. Buyers on eBay are expected to benefit from Hunch's predictive ability to generate …eBay has a Hunch, buys startup for recommendation…