East of the WestNPRThe eccentric tales include one about a grandson who tries to buy the corpse of Lenin on eBay for his communist grandfather, and another a boy who meets a beloved cousin every five years on the river that divides their village. …and more » More: continued here
Hell Mail Royal Mail Privatisation Plans Face DissectionHell MailA senior figure within The European Commission said this week that he doubted whether existing UK coalition government plans to take on Royal Mail's pension deficit and privatise the state-owned postal operator will be enough to prevent distortion of … More: continued here
Miniature Nissan modified to look like vintage Jaguar on EbayJalopnikBuilt on the body of a Nissan March by a Japanese company that specializes in unique automotive design interpretations, this strange vehicle is currently for sale on Ebay. A Nissan March is rare enough in the United States where the car has never been … More:…
The Daily Planet Lake George post office on list for possible closure or conversionPark Rapids EnterpriseThe quaint Lake George post office, the town's most identifiable landmark, is one of 88 Minnesota Postal Services outlets targeted to close or be converted to a “village outlet.” Lake George postmaster Iris Olson is taking a wait-and-see approach as…
Please, Mr. postman …The Register-GuardDEADWOOD — At least twice a week, Vicky Wade climbs into her pickup truck and drives the five-mile route along Deadwood Creek Road to the post office. Wade expects significant mail just about every time she turns the key to her PO box: …and more » More: continued here
LONDON, July 30 (UPI) — Britain’s postal affairs minister said the Royal Mail had expected a European Commission probe into the government bailout of the firm. More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Norway massacre: British traders helped supply Breivik's arsenal of weaponsTelegraph.co.ukBreivik used eBay traders across the world including the UK to obtain armaments for the shooting spree on Utoya island and chemicals for the bomb he detonated in Oslo, killing a total of 77 people. …and more » More: continued here
Tribune official, family to lead Thayer County Fair paradeHastings TribuneWith a bid of $100, the Tribune won the eBay auction that ended Friday, which was established by the Deshler Area Chamber of Commerce for the grand marshal honor. The entirety of the winning bid will benefit the Deshler Area Chamber's scholarship, …Neb. town nets $100…
Boise residents try to save century-old, historic sidewalk stamps | The RepublicThe RepublicThat included the sidewalk outside her house — and the circular stamp in the concrete, dated 1910, with the name of the company that did the work: Coast. "I do look for sidewalk stamps all the time now," said the former St. Louis,…
Sky News Royal Mail expected inquiryUPI.comLONDON, July 30 (UPI) — Britain's postal affairs minister said the Royal Mail had expected a European Commission probe into the government bailout of the firm. "It is only right that the Commission has opened the State Aid process to properly …Royal Mail to start leaving packages with neighboursThe GuardianEU…