Man gets 3 years for selling pirated software on ebayWashington Post… Church man was sentenced Thursday to more than three years in federal prison for selling more than $1 million of pirated computer software on ebay. … More: continued here
Read More »More strikes deepen Royal Mail dispute (Channel 4)
The Communication Workers Union says that it will hold more strikes next week, in addition to the 48 hours of industrial action already underway. Copy: Up to 42,000 mail centre staff and drivers are on strike today in a dispute with Royal Mail over pay and modernisation. More: continued here
Read More »Humour lightens mood for Royal Mail strikers in morning gloom – Times Online
Financial Times Humour lightens mood for Royal Mail strikers in morning gloomTimes OnlineThe 30 hardy souls stamping their feet for warmth outside the Leeds mail centre, one of the Royal Mail's largest depots in northern England, …Clarke: Tories 'have met potential Royal Mail bidders'BBC NewsRoyal Mail strike to continue next …
Read More »Postmaster general: Price of stamps won’t increase in ’10 (Reno Gazette-Journal)
The price of first-class stamps will not go up next year, after it rose from 42 cents to 44 cents this year. More: continued here
Read More »When It Comes to ‘Thank You,’ You’re Not Welcome With Email – Wall Street Journal
When It Comes to 'Thank You,' You're Not Welcome With EmailWall Street JournalThe UK postal strike comes on the heels of localized strikes that have disrupted Royal Mail service since June — and the disorder has begun to change … More: continued here
Read More »Stamps FB makes rare trip to end zone – Calgary Herald
Stamps FB makes rare trip to end zoneCalgary HeraldThe Stamps spent a good chunk of Wednesday's practice on special-teams coverage; hardly a surprise, considering the Edmonton Eskimos' Tristan Jackson will …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Mail strike hits Britain – The Age
The Age Mail strike hits BritainThe AgeBritain faces a two-day national postal strike as Royal Mail workers protest against modernisation plans. 23/10/09 Up next… Tiny pig sales surge in UK … More: continued here
Read More »Number of NYers on food stamps surges (WCAX-TV Vermont)
Associated Press – October 22, 2009 1:05 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) – New York City’s Independent Budget Office says nearly 1.6 million residents are on food stamps – a pace of growth not seen since… More: continued here
Read More »Nationwide Royal Mail postal strike begins (Channel 4)
The government says the strike is self defeating but workers say they are standing strong. Two days of industrial action begins bringing Royal Mail services to a halt. More: continued here
Read More »Old Main Post Office sold to original bidder for $17 million (Chicago Sun-Times)
The city’s long vacant, former Main Post Office building will go to its original bidder, British investor Bill Davies, at a reduced price, the U.S. Postal Service announced today. A source said the purchase price was about $17 million, less than half of Davies’ original bid of $40 million. The …
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