eBay’s free iPhone app has translated into big bucks for the online retail giant. More: continued here
Read More »eBay-toting iPhone users like to Buy It Now (Macworld.com via Yahoo! News)
eBay, the Internet’s garage sale or auction house, depending on your point of view, is reaping the benefits of having a free iPhone app. According to this Financial Times report, users of eBay’s iPhone app have spent over $400 million over a variety of items from the service. It seems …
Read More »Lines shrinking at new Q.C. post office (East Valley Tribune)
With Queen Creek’s new post office in its third full week of operation, long lines are dying down and customers and workers are settling into a routine at the new facility, said Queen Creek Postmaster Chris Bisdnack. More: continued here
Read More »Is Royal Mail breaking the law to try and beat the strike? (Socialist Worker)
The scabbing operation by Royal Mail was under growing pressure this week. Right to Work campaign supporters were set to protest at the scab mail centre set up by post bosses in Dartford, Kent, on Wednesday morning. More: continued here
Read More »EBay prohibits auction for Tiller’s alleged killer – NTV
CBS News EBay prohibits auction for Tiller's alleged killerNTV(AP) – Online retailer eBay will not allow an auction to raise money for the man charged with killing Wichita, Kan., abortion doctor George Tiller. …What Will EBay Do? Anti-Abortion Auction Slated for Alleged Killer of Abortion …CBS NewsA Different Kind of …
Read More »CWU launches legal action over Royal Mail agency workers (The New Statesman)
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced that it plans to launch legal action to stop Royal Mail using agency staff to clear the backlog caused by the postal strikes. More: continued here
Read More »Stampeders’ Bryant named CFL player-of-the-week (AM770 CHQR)
The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce that import receiver Romby Bryant has been named the Canadian Football League’s offensive player of the week. Bryant continued to find his form with the Stamps, catching nine passes for 211 yards last Friday in the Stampeders’ victory over Edmonton. Both totals were …
Read More »Costco plans to accept food stamps nationally; will accept in at least half its U.S. stores by Thanksgiving (Seattle Times)
Issaquah-based wholesaler tested program at Costco stores in Queens and Brooklyn. More: continued here
Read More »No more cuts to post office – Valley Echo
No more cuts to post officeValley Echo“I wish to assure you that there are no plans at this time to reduce the number of hours the Canal Flats Post Office is open to the community,” wrote Greene … More: continued here
Read More »Officials at eBay prohibit auction for Tiller’s alleged killer – Kansas City Star
CBS News Officials at eBay prohibit auction for Tiller's alleged killerKansas City StarAn eBay auction planned by abortion foes to raise money for the man accused of killing Wichita abortion George Tiller will not be permitted, …What Will EBay Do? Anti-Abortion Auction Slated for Alleged Killer of Abortion …CBS NewsEBay …
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