HONG KONG, Nov 16 (Bernama) — Hong Kong Post Monday announced that a set of stamps based on the theme of “Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games” would be released for sale with associated philatelic products on Dec 5, reported China’s Xinhua news agency. More: continued here
A SCHEME to turn the former post office and stores in Compton into four flats will come before planners on Thursday, November 19. More: continued here
Canoe.ca Edmonton's Hall says first season as CFL head coach had its ups and downsThe Canadian PressFred Stamps led the league with 1402 yards on 85 receptions and was the only Edmonton receiver to crack the 1000-yard plateau. Stamps, offensive lineman …Stamps roll over EskimosCanada.comEskimos offence fizzlesEdmonton JournalStamps open quest for 2nd straight Grey CupCBC.caNational…
Congress approves renaming NE Portland post office for MLKkgw.comThe US House voted on Monday to rename a Northeast Portland post office for the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Renaming the post office at 630 NE … More: continued here
Glyde attempts to make it easier for users to buy and sell used goods. It might be difficult for the new site to compete against eBay. More: continued here
Historically Speaking: Coon Creek post office established in July 1895Bartlesville Examiner EnterpriseThe post office was established July 26, 1895. In 1898 the Bartlesville Magnet had no listing of businesses in Coon Creek. The residents included Mary Caps, … More: continued here
Royal Mail is a disgrace. Critics say that the company needs to be dragged into the 21st century, but that’s far too optimistic — the 20th century would be a good start. Even that is probably an insult to the Victorian postal service. More: continued here
BusinessWeek Ex-EBay Execs to Help the Lazy Resell Used CDs, BooksWired NewsEbay stills rules as the online garage sale site, but auction upstart Glyde thinks it knows a better way to resell used books, CDs, …eBay Motors founder starts new e-commerce siteCNET NewsGlyde takes on eBayUSA TodayGlyde Aims to Simplify Online Sales of Used MediaNew…
FedEx is predicting a little more holiday cheer this year. More: continued here
Royal Mail is facing another serious threat to its efforts to compete with private-sector rivals, just weeks after trades unions agreed to call a halt to a debilitating series of strikes during negotiations with the company. More: continued here