PASSADUMKEAG, Maine — Maine became a state in 1820 and Passadumkeag had its post office in 1826. That, as much as anything, is why Terry McGrath wants to keep the post office from closing next year. The 69-year-old retired antiques auctioneer and postal worker is holding a meeting at the … More: continued here
eBay: Aussie Shoppers Save $2.9 Billion by Leveraging M-CommercePower RetailThe latest eBay research indicates that Australian shoppers are becoming increasingly savvy and leveraging smart phones to find a bargain whether on or offline. There is a new age in retail, namely the power of the consumer and undoubtedly the …Australian shoppers save $2.9bn using smartphones:…
Bank on Post Office even after National Savings tie-up endsScotsmanWHEN government agency National Savings & Investments ended a 150-year relationship with the Post Office earlier this month there were fears that the future of a vital financial services outlet was under threat. The Post Office has long been a key … More: continued here
eBay Tuesday: Riverside PostcardPatch.comOne of the focal points of the past year of debates over whether to sell a portion of Riverside Park to the Coast Guard Academy was the question of whether the park could return to its glory days. Some of those glory days seem gone …and more » More: continued here
Post office near default? Losses mount to $5.1BIrondequoit Post30 came despite deep cuts of more than 130000 jobs in recent years and the closing of some smaller local post offices. Losses will only accelerate in the coming year, Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe warned, citing faster-than-expected declines in … More: continued here
Geeky gadgets Working Apple II Computer Sold For $6100 on eBayTom’s Hardware GuideThis Apple II computer was one of the first 3000 units made according to the eBay listing, and was never upgraded. Macnn reports that an eBay seller from Lebanon, Ohio managed to sell an original and unmodified Apple II computer for $6100. …Working…
Meeting Thursday on possible closure SOUTH BEND — U.S. Postal Service carriers and their fellow workers will get a chance to deliver their thoughts on the possible closing of the South Bend Processing and Distribution Center. More: continued here
Get Your Stamps Ready. T-Mobile Plans “Magenta Saturday” Mail-In Rebate Fest …Android PoliceSo show up to a T-Mobile store this Saturday, bring a stamp, and get reacquainted with your local mailman. On Nov. 19, T-Mobile will help holiday shoppers escape the dark lines of Black Friday and help them step up to data and the…
Deborah Hopkins of Citi, K. Venkatesh Prasad of Ford, Hugo Sarrazin of McKinsey & Company, and David Zanca of FedEx speak at Techonomy 2011 in Tucson. Techonomy CEO David Kirkpatrick moderates. More: continued here
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service said Tuesday it has lost $5.1 billion in the past year, pushing it closer to imminent default on a multibillion-dollar payment and to future bankruptcy as the weak economy and increased Internet use drive down mai… More: continued here