The Government remained set for a clash with Labour MPs and unions tonight after rejecting a new plan to help boost the finances of the Royal Mail without resorting to a controversial sell off of part of the business. More: continued here
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AFL-CIO Food drive set for SaturdaySouthwest Virginia Today, VA – Wayne QuesenberryThose with post office boxes may bring food items to their local post office lobby. “Last year, we did really well,” remarked Margie Austin, supervisor of the Wytheville Post Office. “We hope to collect more this year or at least match what …
Read More »Deliver a decision on Royal Mail – guardian.co.uk
Deliver a decision on Royal Mailguardian.co.uk, UKThe clock is ticking for Royal Mail. Every day that politicians dither about its future, inexorable trends in the communications industry are undermining its long-time viability. News this morning that the government has rejected the latest compromise …Deutsche Post pulls out of Royal Mail bidTrading …
Read More »EarthBound Sold For $1000 On Ebay – Cinema Blend
Cinema Blend EarthBound Sold For $1000 On EbayCinema Blend – Pete HaasA copy of Ape and HAL Laboratory's EarthBound just sold on Ebay for $1000 bucks. Don't believe us? Check out the auction for yourself (thanks, GoNintendo). It's apparently a brand new, factory sealed copy of the game – not that that …
Read More »Closure of mail offices put back – Shropshire Star
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Read More »EBay Has Unexpected, Chilling Effect On Looting Of Antiquities … – Science Daily (press release)
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 …
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