SunHerald.com Hilton wants to transform DC's Old Post Office into luxury hotel, Trump also …Washington PostHilton proposed Monday to transform the Old Post Office and its 315-foot clock tower into a luxury property with 245 rooms, four restaurants and high-end shops. Hilton recently moved its headquarters to northern Virginia. …Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Reveals…
Monday, November 7, 2011 It’s hard to remember a world without overnight package delivery. But back in the ’60s, the concept was as fantastic as taking a photo with your phone. Frederick Smith saw the potential as business technology blossomed. He launched Federal Express in Little Rock, Ark., in 1971 with 389 employes and 14…
Online site eBay has learned what kind of excitement a lock of Justin Bieber’s hair can cause. More: continued here
Post Office Closure TalksBayoubuzzEveryday the United States Postal Service loses 23 million dollars. A substantial loss no doubt, but is closing a successful processing and distribution center in Lafayette the answer to recoup some of the daily loss. That's what the discussion was at …Hearing tonight on Moss Street Post Office consolidationThe Daily AdvertiserUSPS studies…
American Apparel posts narrower Q3 lossReutersIt had signed a multi-year partnership with EBay Inc (EBAY.O) in July to create an online lifestyle shop. The company was reportedly in talks in September to raise as much as $160 million in financing to help it stave off bankruptcy. …American Apparel's third-quarter loss narrows as sales rise 5%Los…
FedEx expects to handle 9 percent more packages on its busiest day of the year — now projected for Dec. 12. More: continued here
The Guardian Census supplemental test: 49.1 million in povertySan Francisco ChronicleLike many, their family struggles, but earns too much to receive food stamps. The question has immense relevance in determining programs and policies to help people make ends meet. A new formula released on Monday by the Census Bureau tries to draw a …New Census…
Trading standards warn of “real threat”Forfar TodayThe e-mail, which has been confirmed by Royal Mail, advises people not to call this number as the mail is a scam originating from Belize. The e-mail, which was sent to the Dispatch office, states that if you call the number and you start to hear a …and more »…
EBay Inc. options traders are paying the most ever to speculate on declines as U.S. consumer confidence at a two-year low threatens holiday sales. More: continued here
WALDENBURG — This is one of those crossroads communities you might pass through only on your way to get somewhere else. It’s at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and Arkansas 14 in Northeast Arkansas, and for many years travelers to and from Jonesboro drove through Waldenburg. More: continued here