eBay profit rises as shoppers turn to smartphones
Online auction and financial transactions powerhouse eBay said Wednesday that profit in the recently ended quarter climbed as commerce shifts to smartphones and tablet computers. More: continued here
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Tree planting to observe ’91 post office shooting
Next month marks the 20th anniversary of the day a fired letter carrier went into the Royal Oak Post Office with a rifle and shot 100 rounds, killing four and injuring four before taking his own life. More: continued here
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Possible PO Closure Concerns Towns
OLIVET — Although Olivet is a town of approximately 70 people, community members shared the opinion Tuesday that closing the Hutchinson County seat’s post office would affect people far beyond its borders. More: continued here
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Hunger forum takes aim at cuts in food stamps
At a forum on hunger Tuesday night in Detroit, local Jewish leaders and poverty advocates blasted changes in Michigan law that will limit and cut food assistance and welfare for thousands of poor people. They encouraged the public to take the Food Stamp Challenge — living on less than $32 for food a week, the…
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Court hears of ‘mythology’ of Asda raider – Pendle Today
Pendle Today Court hears of 'mythology' of Asda raiderPendle TodayA MAN involved with a cash-in-transit robbery, where a Royal Mail worker was attacked with a machete, feels that “mythology” has surrounded his personality because of his surname, a court has been told. Stephen Devalda's barrister spoke of him having … More: continued here
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Local store sells human skulls on eBay
New and Again Consignment Furniture Gallery, in Downtown Lodi, recently received and sold two human skulls. (Dan Evans/News-Sentinel) DAN EVANS/NEWS-SENTINEL New and Again Consignment Furniture Gallery, in Downtown Lodi, recently received and sold two human skulls. More: continued here
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Revenue Booster May Mean More Junk Mail – WCVB-TV
Revenue Booster May Mean More Junk MailWCVB-TVBOSTON — The US Post office is pulling out all the stops to dig itself out of a $9 billion debt. As it closes post offices, it's opened the door to direct mailers through an incentive campaign. That could mean consumers will be receiving more junk …and more » More:…
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Parcel2Go Welcomes Announcement of eBay Shopping Basket – DigitalJournal.com (press release)
Parcel2Go Welcomes Announcement of eBay Shopping BasketDigitalJournal.com (press release)Parcel2Go has welcomed the arrival of eBay's latest innovation, which looks set to be of great benefit to online sellers. BOLTON, ENGLAND, October 26, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — Parcel2Go has welcomed the arrival of eBay's latest innovation, …Parcel2Go welcomes announcement of eBay shopping basketPR Web (press release)all 4…
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Royal Mail on the spot over vans decision – The Leader – Wrexham & Flintshire news
Royal Mail on the spot over vans decisionThe Leader – Wrexham & Flintshire newsROYAL Mail's decision to use vans rather than bicycles to make deliveries has been slammed by a disabled customer. Phil Douglas, of Acton, received a notification card from the Royal Mail saying there was a parcel waiting for him at the sorting…
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Briefs: Meeting on possible Challenge post office closure
Residents who rely on the post office in Challenge can share their opinions at a meeting tonight at Yuba Feather School to discuss the office’s possible closure.The U.S. Postal Service, which is facing a mandate to cut costs after billions in losses in recent years, has included the… More: continued here