Handful of Old Toy Marbles Collect $13000 Selling on ebayWebWire (press release), GAA small collection of (10) Vintage Toy Marbles fetched an astounding $13000 while selling on ebay. The Marbles, claimed (by the seller) to be very rare and handmade, had caught the attention of over 3100 people (recorded by auction counter) who took a ……
Canadian Auto Workers Union Push Post Office To Buy Local VehiclesAHNCAW requested the country's postal office buy locally manufactured vehicles. Canada Post is slated to purchase 4500 to 5500 new light vehicles under the company's motorized fleet renewal and expansion program. The call was made by CAW president Ken … More: continued here
ABC News US Post Office raises cost of stamps by 2-centsAXcess News, NVPotter has also asked Congress to make changes to the way the Postal Service prepays for retirement health benefits, saying it would save the Post Office $2 billion per year. While the Post Office is not officially part of the Federal Government, …Video: Cost…
Brown to face MPs' revolt over Royal MailFinancial Times, UKBy Jean Eaglesham, Chief Political Correspondent Ministers are willing to cede overall control over the appointment of Royal Mail's chief executive and other key “operational matters” to a minority shareholder in the postal operator, it emerged on … More: continued here
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Ford Engineer Builds 125 MPG 3-Wheeler, Puts It On EbayGas2.0, ORThe fuel economy expert crafted the vehicle at his home shop in Belleville, MI. It'sa street legal, two-passenger, 3-wheel motorbike that is made from aircraft materials. Oh, and it is capable of a top speed of over 100 mph. John told EcoModder that …Ford engineer builds…
Investors in TNT, the Dutch postal group, are recommending caution over plans to take on a major stake in Royal Mail’s profitable parcels arm. More: continued here
Associated Press – May 11, 2009 4:53 PM ET DETROIT (AP) – Authorities say a rural postal carrier in suburban Detroit stole and sold stamps worth nearly $20,000 because he was behind on his… More: continued here
Montchanin Post Office still accessible during constructionBrandywine East Community News, DEBy Antonio Prado It may not be as convenient as usual for folks, but Montchanin Post Office remains open during construction of the new Rising Sun Bridge. The Delaware Department of Transportation closed Rising Sun Lane and Main Street in Henry Clay … More: continued here
THE government pressed ahead yesterday with its unpopular plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail despite fierce opposition from Labour MPs and unions. More: continued here