EBay Has Unexpected, Chilling Effect On Looting Of Antiquities …Science Daily (press release)ScienceDaily (May 4, 2009) — Having worked for 25 years at fragile archaeological sites in Peru, UCLA archaeologist Charles "Chip" Stanish held his breath when the online auction house eBay launched more than a decade ago. "My greatest …
Read More »Cognizant Q1 EPS beats Street; backs '09 rev view – Reuters
Cognizant Q1 EPS beats Street; backs '09 rev viewReutersN), eBay Inc (EBAY.O) and Credit Suisse (CSGN.VX). For the second quarter, the company forecast earnings of 37 cents a share, on revenue of at least $760 million. On an adjusted basis, it expects to earn 42 cents a share. Analysts on …
Read More »eBay partners apparel companies for IPL merchandise – Economic Times
eBay partners apparel companies for IPL merchandiseEconomic Times, India5 May 2009, 1550 hrs IST, PTI NEW DELHI: Online marketplace eBay India on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with leading apparel companies to sell IPL merchandise of all the eight teams on its website. eBay India has inked partnerships with …
Read More »Ebay Selling Collects $6100 for Old Beer Can – WebWire (press release)
Ebay Selling Collects $6100 for Old Beer CanWebWire (press release), GAA Vintage (Empty) Beer Can recently sold on eBay for $6100. In spite of having a somewhat traditional Beer Can design something unique had caught the eye of bidders. The opening bid started at $2000 on March, 2nd 2009. Seven days …
Read More »Post office closures hit pensioners hard – Blackpool Gazette
Post office closures hit pensioners hardBlackpool Gazette, UK – Joe RobinsonThe post office and collecting their money from there was a way of life for pensioners. That's been lost." Despite the bad news for pensioners, some former branches have reported thriving business since they were forced to adapt. …Annual reports on the Post …
Read More »Students march to post office with troops' packages – Meadville Tribune
Students march to post office with troops' packagesMeadville Tribune, PA – Mary SpicerMonday afternoon, students from Cambridge Springs Elementary School rallied to their aid, marching the half mile to the Cambridge Springs post office carrying envelopes stuffed with letters, and boxes filled with home-baked cookies, bars and, … More: continued here
Read More »Unopened Earthbound Goes For $1000 on eBay – Escapist Magazine
Unopened Earthbound Goes For $1000 on eBayEscapist Magazine, NCThem Earthbound fans be crazy: An unopened copy of the quirky SNES JRPG fetched a hefty price on eBay – over $1000. What would you pay to get your hands on a legitimate copy of a rare game? Original copies of Final Fantasy …
Read More »'No political fix' on Royal Mail – BBC News
Times Online 'No political fix' on Royal MailBBC News, UKA compromise deal suggested as a way to avoid a damaging Labour revolt on Royal Mail is not being considered, Post Office minister Pat McFadden said. He said proposals to turn it into a not-for-profit company like Network Rail were just a …
Read More »No post for a week after postman jars back driving over pothole – Telegraph.co.uk
No post for a week after postman jars back driving over potholeTelegraph.co.uk, United KingdomRoyal Mail bosses stopped a street's deliveries for a week after a post man jarred his back while driving over a pothole. He went off sick after the incident in rural Bell Lane, Smalley, Derbyshire, leaving householders to …
Read More »'Enough is enough': Cameron urges voters to give 'spineless … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail 'Enough is enough': Cameron urges voters to give 'spineless …Daily Mail, UKHe is now facing yet another critical test after Cabinet warfare erupted over plans to sell off part of the Royal Mail. One of the Prime Minister's key allies, Chief Whip Nick Brown, was accused of encouraging Labour …
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