Going Broke: America Without a Post Office?

As the U.S. Postal Service begins shuttering offices across the country to stem their ever-growing $9.2 billion deficit, the entire agency now faces default and could shut down next summer, Dave Partenheimer USPS spokesman told ABCNews.com today. More: continued here

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EBay accuses retailers of anti-competitive behaviour – Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald EBay accuses retailers of anti-competitive behaviourSydney Morning HeraldTHE online retailer eBay has claimed in its latest submission to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into the retail industry that well known bricks and mortar stores have placed pressure on distributors and sellers to stop selling some items online …Online …

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eBay Ramps up GSI Call Center for Large Retailers – Auctionbytes

Auctionbytes eBay Ramps up GSI Call Center for Large RetailersAuctionbytesNews site Florida Today reports eBay is ramping up GSI Commerce's call center for the holiday shopping season. eBay acquired GSI Commerce this year for $2.4 billion. At the time of the acquisition announcement in March, GSI Commerce …eBay eyes Asia …

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US Post Office on the brink of default – Hot Air

Daily Mail US Post Office on the brink of defaultHot AirAt the same time, decades of contractual promises made to unionized workers, including no-layoff clauses, are increasing the post office's costs. Labor represents 80 percent of the agency's expenses, compared with 53 percent at United Parcel Service …U.S. Postal Service …

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Shoes thrown at John Howard – Herald Sun

Shoes thrown at John HowardHerald SunThe shoes – that sold for $3650 on online auction site eBay – were thrown at Mr Howard during a live episode of ABC's Q&A in October last year. Peter Gray pelted his well-worn, size-10 runners at Mr Howard after the former Liberal Party leader …

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