Advice for California's GOP candidates for governorLos Angeles Times, CAIt was a flattering profile, with friends and business associates attesting to her leadership skills as the former chief executive of EBay. Less fortunate was Fortune's choice of a cover shot, which had Whitman next to a horse, holding the reins. … …
Read More »Mail used to come on Sunday – Belleville News Democrat
FedSmith.com Mail used to come on SundayBelleville News Democrat, USAA. It wasn't universally popular, but until 1912 neither snow nor rain nor a need to attend church could stay the post office from the swift completion of its Sunday rounds. According to some accounts, the controversy arose in 1809 when …
Read More »eBay Auction Sniper & Auto Search 2.7.2 – ZDNet.de
eBay Auction Sniper & Auto Search 2.7.2ZDNet.de, GermanyThe most popular ebay tool is now available for Mac OSX. Win eBay auctions with this advanced Auction Sniper eBay tool that bids for you in the final seconds of an auction. Simplifies eBay by allowing you to browse auctions with a built in …
Read More »Post office extends hours for tax deadline – Billings Gazette
Post office extends hours for tax deadlineBillings Gazette, USABy The Gazette Staff Wednesday, April 15, Tax Day this year is just around the corner, and the Post Office again wants to make tax day less taxing. In Billings, the main Post Office at 841 S. 26th St. will have a …
Read More »BMW, Deutsche Post, Infineon, Porsche: German Equity Preview – Bloomberg
BMW, Deutsche Post, Infineon, Porsche: German Equity PreviewBloombergDeutsche Post AG (DPW GY): Europe’s biggest postal service is in the last of round of bidders for Royal Mail Group Plc, Britain’s state-owned postal service, Welt am Sonntag reported. The shares gained 2.3 percent, to 8.85 euros. … More: continued here
Read More »Review: 'Mauritius' at Pasadena Playhouse – Los Angeles Times
Review: 'Mauritius' at Pasadena PlayhouseLos Angeles Times, CAWell, "thriller" might be overstating matters, but in “Mauritius,” playwright Theresa Rebeck manages to create taut dramatic intrigue over what one character calls “the crown jewel of philately” — two exceedingly rare stamps from the eponymous African …'Mauritius' Southeastern PremiereBroadway Worldall 3 news articles …
Read More »Postmen could be fined over dropped rubber bands – Reuters UK
Postmen could be fined over dropped rubber bandsReuters UK, UKKeep Britain Tidy said Royal Mail staff should not be above the law and be subject to the same 80-pound spot fine for littering as members of the public. "Elastic bands may not be as visually offensive as dog dirt or half-eaten …
Read More »Laxfield villagers split over Post Office plans – The Advertiser
Laxfield villagers split over Post Office plansThe Advertiser, UKThe Co-op and Post Office store in High Street, Laxfield, near Halesworth, is set to close after the owners of the property submitted a planning application to turn it into a three-shop complex with a café. Chris Ward is leading the group, … …
Read More »Food-stamp bill gives ex-drug felons the cold shoulder – Kansas City Star
Food-stamp bill gives ex-drug felons the cold shoulderKansas City Star, MOThat snarky response is so tempting, given that some Missouri legislators want to keep ex-drug felons from receiving food stamps. Apparently they’re OK with rapists and murderers — any number of violent criminals — accepting food stamps after they … More: …
Read More »PayPal, Visa rival gets $42 mln from Goldman – Reuters
PayPal, Visa rival gets $42 mln from GoldmanReutersRevolution Money, part of Washington-based Revolution LLC, competes with EBay Inc's (EBAY.O) PayPal service in peer to peer money transfers, and offers a credit card. The company will use the money to beef up its technology and help retailers promote … More: continued …
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