TNT loses challenge to Royal Mail's VAT-free statusPrintWeek, UKTNT Post UK has lost its legal challenge to Royal Mail's VAT-free status after the European Court of Justice upheld Royal Mail's exemption. TNT had argued that, following the deregulation of the postal market in 2006, Royal Mail should no longer be … …
Read More »And on this corner, Brockton's Rocky Marciano Post Office Building – Milford Daily News
WWLP 22News And on this corner, Brockton's Rocky Marciano Post Office BuildingMilford Daily News, USARocky Marciano Jr., left, the late heavyweight champion's adopted son, and Peter Marciano Sr., Rocky's brother, take part Sunday in the dedication of the Rocky Marciano Post Office building on Commercial Street in Brockton. By Maria …
Read More »The $68000 Question: Knome Auctions Genome on ebay – Bio-IT World
The $68000 Question: Knome Auctions Genome on ebayBio-IT World, MABy Kevin Davies April 27, 2009 | In a novel scheme to mark National DNA Day, Knome, the whole-genome sequencing company, is auctioning off a complete genome sequence on ebay. The starting price is $68000, about two thirds of the firm's normal …
Read More »Not on food stamps, but still stuck with a stigma – KOMO News
KOMO News Not on food stamps, but still stuck with a stigmaKOMO News, WABut Beckett didn't feel good about going on food stamps, so she didn't sign up until she learned she was pregnant: “I was like, 'look, OK, I need help.'” About 374000 Washington households are on the “food stamp” …
Read More »Post workers set for strike ballot – The Press Association
Post workers set for strike ballotThe Press AssociationThe Communication Workers Union said it had seen plans to axe jobs, which it warned would threaten services and downgrade staff to a part-time workforce. Deputy general secretary Dave Ward said: "Royal Mail needs to reach an agreement with us over … More: …
Read More »eBay India Partners with Puma, Adidas and Reebok for IPL … – Emediawire (press release)
eBay India Partners with Puma, Adidas and Reebok for IPL …Emediawire (press release), WAeBay India, India's leading online marketplace, today announced it was the one stop destination for IPL 2009 merchandise from all 8 IPL Teams – Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils, …
Read More »Tweeting vs. Disclaimer Laws – WebProNews
Tweeting vs. Disclaimer LawsWebProNews, KYBy Frank Reed – Mon, 04/27/2009 – 10:15 Today the WSJ tells the tale of eBay and its foray into social media that began in April 2008 with a blog then quickly moved to the world of tweets and tweeple in Twitter. The author of much of …
Read More »eBay Delays Retirement of Old Search Technology Until June – Auctionbytes
Auctionbytes eBay Delays Retirement of Old Search Technology Until JuneAuctionbytesBy Ina Steiner eBay had planned to retire its old search technology in April, but has extended the deadline to early June. The company said almost all eBay buyers and sellers are now using the new search technology. Since it was …
Read More »Postman bitten on hand by snake – guardian.co.uk
Burnham-On-Sea Postman bitten on hand by snakeguardian.co.uk, UKA spokesman for Royal Mail said: "Royal Mail takes very seriously the safety of its employees, particularly our frontline staff who collect and deliver the mail. "Unfortunately, attacks by animals are a hazard faced by our postmen and women, …Exclusive: Brean postman attacked by …
Read More »Royal Mail bosses must be straight with workforce – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.uk Royal Mail bosses must be straight with workforceMirror.co.uk, UKThe Royal Mail does itself no favours by creating the impression it is less than open about job losses. Trust in the publicly run service's management is rock bottom in sorting offices and on rounds. Some 50000 jobs have gone since 2002 …
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