China Daily Europe reinvents post offices in a digital worldThe Seattle TimesAs mail volumes fall, Germany and other countries across Europe have developed electronic services that are increasingly making traditional post offices and mailboxes obsolete. By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL Alexandra Kinkel, left, and her husband, …Reinventing post offices for a plugged-in worldChina Dailyall 2 news articles »…
The landlord of the New Russia post office has offered to drop the rent to $1 a year if the Postal Service will keep it open. More: continued here
Best ways to make quick Christmas cash on eBayNEWS.com.auSpokeswoman for eBay Jenny Thomas says selling things from around the home that are no longer used is an excellent way to get extra cash. "There are six million Australians who come to eBay every month, so there's a big audience if you're looking to …and more »…
Old Post Office gets another suitor: HiltonWashington PostAny doubt that the Old Post Office Pavilion would be able to attract top real estate developers and hotels in a tepid real estate market has been put to rest. Hilton Worldwide has proposed developing the Pennsylvania Avenue landmark into a 245-room … More: continued here
Royal Mail's£15m festive post boostManchester Evening NewsRoyal Mail is to invest an extra £15m in its operation to handle the huge Christmas postbag this year. The postal group is setting up nine sites across the country – including one in Manchester – to sort packets in the coming weeks as it gears up to …and…
The Independent Fire Company in the small town of Ranson told the Hagerstown Herald-Mail that the explosion occurred at about 7:45 a.m. Friday at the Ranson Post Office. More: continued here
Online retailer eBay has launched a spoof campaign that mocks the claims made in a press campaign by David Jones. The eBay attack-ad highlights the conditions DJs attaches to the promises it makes in its price-matching policy, which eBay says does not extend to online retailers, liquidation sales or clearance stock. The ad headline reads,…
BASEL: Roger Federer returned to winning mode 10 months after his last title as the home tennis hero schooled Japanese wild card Kei Nishikori 6-1, 6-3 to win a fifth Swiss Indoors title yesterday. More: continued here
The Stampeders jumped out to the start they wanted, but had to hang on to end their regular season on a winning note. More: continued here
24 Hours Vancouver Expect packed house when Esks take on StampsiNews880.comExpect an electric atmosphere at Commonwealth Stadium next Sunday, as the Eskimos play their first home post-season game since 2004. Eskimos VP of Communications Dave Jamieson says ticket sales have been brisk. He says, not only are fans excited to see …MacKinnon: Esks' Stamps a…