Canada Post honours BlackBerry, other Canadian inventionsMontreal GazetteCanada Post has put the ubiquitous smartphone on a stamp, as part of a new series of stamps released Wednesday that feature four Canadian inventions. The other three Canadian creations are the electric oven, the electric wheelchair and the cardiac …Canada Post puts a stamp on Canadian inventorsCanada…
What the Apple Online Store Outage Means Financially (AAPL, AMZN, EBAY)24/7 Wall St. (blog)It has happened in many cases at Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) and at eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY). Store outages have also been seen at most other retailers from time to time. Unless the problem persists or unless there is a 'event risk'…
eBay unearths a new goldmineThe AustralianFOR gold sellers on eBay, the recent stockmarket turmoil has been a boon for business. Gold and silver sales on eBay had already been rising steadily over the past few years — so much so that eBay created a special area in May to make it easier for …and more »…
Whether you are a power seller who wants to be kept informed of the latest sales in your online store, or a keen shopper who doesn’t want to miss out on a bargain, the eBay iPhone app makes it possible to keep track of your online sales and purchases wherever you may be. More: continued…
TechCentral Strikes planned at Telkom, Post OfficeIndependent OnlineThere will be a total shut down of services at Telkom and the Post Office, if demands by workers are not met, the Communication Workers Union said on Wednesday in Johannesburg. A mass action by 23000 is planned for the first week of September, …Telkom could face crippling…
Canada Post puts a stamp on Canadian inventorsDaily Commercial News17, 2011 /CNW/ – Four significant Canadian inventions – the electric oven, the electric wheelchair, the cardiac pacemaker and the iconic BlackBerry® – are honoured today with the release of four domestic-rate commemorative stamps in the Canadian …and more » More: continued here
eBay Inc. today announced it completed its previously announced acquisition of Magento, Inc., the creators of Magento, a leading open source ecommerce platform. The deal follows eBay’s acquisition of a minority stake in the company in 2010. eBay now owns 100 percent of the outstanding shares of Magento. More: continued here
German government extends anti-terrorism measures enacted after Sept. 11 attacksWashington PostSome measures that were either never used or legally problematic, like tracking mail and post–office box traffic, are being dropped. Wednesday's agreement, which has to be approved by parliament, also establishes a commission to take a critical look at …and more » More: continued here
“Seal of Approval” Gets An Extreme Makeover, Wins Regard in High PlacesInsurance News Net (press release)Today husband and wife business partners Oded and Edna Braverman , owners of Dana & Maya Rubber Stamp Boutique (danamaya.com), announced the introduction of their most prestigious line of gift stamps to American audiences. In making the announcement, …and more »…
Petitions circulate to save East 28th Street post office (with video)The Morning JournalLORAIN — The South Lorain Post Office was supposed to close in December. Now it is closing on Sept. 9, further angering citizens and city officials who are fighting to keep it open. The new date, announced Monday by the United States ……