Organized theft up against retailers – US study – Reuters

Organized theft up against retailers – US studyReuters* 6 in 10 retailers found stolen goods on Internet * 61 percent of retailers say police don't understand * 73 percent of retailers have seen increased crime (Adds comment by eBay, other details in paragraphs 9-11) By Ian Sherr CHICAGO, … More: …

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Old post office could be yours (Chicago Sun-Times)

The U.S. Postal Service plans to auction off Chicago’s “incredible hulk,” the massive old downtown post office that has been vacant since 1996. With its announcement Tuesday, the postal service served notice that it no longer has a long-term contract with Walton Street Capital to redevelop the site at 433 …

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Bob Hope Stamp – The Resident

Bob Hope StampThe Resident, CTOne of the nation's most revered entertainers and humanitarians was immortalized by the Postal Service when it dedicated the 44-cent Bob Hope First-Class commemorative stamp on the flight deck of the USS Midway, where “GI Bob” twice entertained service … More: continued here

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