Man gets 3 years for selling pirated software on eBay (Washington Post)
A Falls 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
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Royal Mail Grinds To Halt As Strikes Begin (Sky News via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Finance)
A two-day national postal strike has begun after last-ditch talks between the Royal Mail and union bosses broke down yesterday. More: continued here
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Original bidder buys old Chicago post office for $20.8 million, sources say (Chicago Tribune)
Price is roughly half what Bill Davies first offered British developer Bill Davies has purchased Chicago’s old post office for $20.8 million — half of the price he agreed to pay at an auction in late August, according to several sources with knowledge of the transaction. More: continued here
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Mail strike hits Britain – WA today
WA today Mail strike hits BritainWA todayBritain 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 …and more » More: continued here
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FedEx Express Canada Joins Tree Canada and Connaught Street School to Promote Environmental Sustainability (Marketwire)
FREDERICTON, NEW BRUNSWICK–(Marketwire – Oct. 22, 2009) – On Saturday, October 24, Federal Express Canada Ltd. (“FedEx Express Canada”), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE:FDX), in support of Tree Canada and with the help of volunteers and students and staff at Connaught Street School will rejuvenate the school’s grounds by adding a variety of trees…
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Man gets 3 years for selling pirated software on ebay – Washington Post
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
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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
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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 weekguardian.co.ukUPDATE 3-UK postal union extends…
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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
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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