Boston Globe Out to catch the Blue LobsterBoston Globe, United StatesEven in the midst of the deepest recession in memory, some things are worth paying handsomely for – especially if you can resell them on eBay . “Everybody here is a sneakerhead,'' said Daniel Say of Revere, 16, who wore '97 …
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Read More »Recession stories: Struggling to feed sick children on food stamps – New Zealand Herald
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Love is in the air-and the U.S. Postal Service has introduced two stamps depicting wedding rings and a wedding cake. Both stamps are currently on sale nationwide and will be popular with couples sending out wedding invitations. More: continued here
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Royal Mail bosses in Glasgow have launched an investigation following allegations of mail tampering. A complaint has been made to mail regulator Postcomm, alerting it to possible interference with post. More: continued here
Read More »Join Harry Potter At Hogwarts With Today's eBay Prop-Watch – MTV.com
MTV.com Join Harry Potter At Hogwarts With Today's eBay Prop-WatchMTV.comYou may have noticed in the comments for yesterday's eBay Prop-Watch that someone took issue with my posting of a potentially fake movie prop from one of the “Harry Potter” movies. I did explicitly state that there was no definitive proof …
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According to eBay’s Summer Online Business Index, two thirds of firms surveyed expect to submit stock orders up to 30% higher than last Christmas. Only 15% of businesses expect stock orders to be any lower. More: continued here
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A Wisconsin appeals court said police properly searched a FedEx package for drugs. More: continued here
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Volunteers and staff of a children’s charity were given the royal treatment yesterday with a reception at Prince Charles’ new Welsh residence. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail signs with Capital FM – Radio Today
Royal Mail signs with Capital FMRadio Today, UKCapital FM is teaming up with Royal Mail to support the postal service's Simply Drop campaign. The week long promotion, currently in play, is being featured on Johnny and Lisa's breakfast show till Friday. It involves the Royal Mail asking people to … More: …
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