Ebay chief executive John Donahoe said Skype, his company’s internet calling unit, was worth more than $2bn. More: continued here
Read More »Magic and the Brain: Teller Reveals the Neuroscience of Illusion (Wired News)
One of the first tricks in Penn and Teller’s Las Vegas show begins when Teller—the short, quiet one—strolls onstage with a lit cigarette, inhales, drops it to the floor, and stamps it out. Then he takes another cigarette from his suit pocket and lights it. No magic there, right? But …
Read More »EBay to close Vancouver, Canada facility – Bizjournals.com
EBay to close Vancouver, Canada facilityBizjournals.com, NCEBay Inc. said late Tuesday it plans to close its facility in Vancouver, Canada, which employs about 700 customer service agents. San Jose-based eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) said the action "is expected to capture efficiencies, expand support to customers and … More: continued here
Read More »Don't abandon Blairite policies, Alan Milburn warns Gordon Brown – Telegraph.co.uk
BBC News Don't abandon Blairite policies, Alan Milburn warns Gordon BrownTelegraph.co.uk, United KingdomMr Milburn's remarks came as senior ministers warned Gordon Brown that the vote on Royal Mail part-privatisation could turn into a make-or-break vote of confidence in the Prime Minister. Cabinet colleagues fear that the Prime Minister would be badly …
Read More »Stamps going up again (Bureau County Republican)
If you haven’t stocked up on a few books of 42 cent-Forever stamps, now might be the time to do it. More: continued here
Read More »First-Class stamp prices changing to 44 cents on May 11 – California Democrat
First-Class stamp prices changing to 44 cents on May 11California Democrat, MOThe price for a one-ounce First-Class stamp will increase from 42 to 44 cents on May 11. Prices for other mailing service, such as Standard Mail, Periodical, Package Services (including single-piece Parcel Post), and Special Services will also change. …Postage …
Read More »Brown's leadership 'in tatters' – Aberdeen Press and Journal
BBC News Brown's leadership 'in tatters'Aberdeen Press and Journal, UK – David PerryThe threat of revolt by 80 or more Labour MPs over his plan to part-privatise Royal Mail. Mr Brown's standing was further damaged when Downing Street tried to distance him from Miss Lumley's account of their meeting. At an impromptu press …
Read More »Simpsons Stamps On Sale Today – Today Is/Was May 7, 2009 – Digital City
Simpsons Stamps On Sale Today – Today Is/Was May 7, 2009Digital City, NYBy Digital City Staff The Simpsons postage stamps are available to the public for the first time today. Announced in April, today is a big day for fans of the long-running, historic show and it's a big day for …
Read More »Post workers dispute over pay gap – BBC News
BBC News Post workers dispute over pay gapBBC News, UKRoyal Mail staff in Londonderry have decided not to handle European election literature because of a pay dispute. Postal workers in Derry are paid the lowest fee in Northern Ireland for delivering the items. In Lisburn, Holywood, Ballyclare and … More: continued …
Read More »Stamps on rise (The Times-Reporter)
New prices for mailing services, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class mail stamp to 44 cents, will go into effect Monday. More: continued here
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