guardian.co.uk Rubber banned: Keep Britain Tidy wages war on Royal Mail elastic bandsguardian.co.uk, UKFelton proposed "shaming Royal Mail" into action, and giving postal workers an on-the-spot fine of £80 for dropping litter, with the penalty rising to £2500 if the case goes to court. "Royal Mail staff who drop elastic bands could potentially face …10 uses…
Auctionbytes Amazon Joins eBay in Banning Affiliates from Paid SearchAuctionbytesBy Ina Steiner Two years after eBay stopped paying affiliates from earning fees on paid-search traffic purchased from sites such as Google, Yahoo and MSN, Amazon.com issued a similar policy. Amazon.com told affiliates on Monday that it would no longer … More: continued here
Stamps to make fans happy on both sides of the AtlanticComic Book Resources, CaFans in the United Kingdom and the United States both have something to look forward to in the mail later this year. First, the Royal Mail will introduce new stamps (pictured above) designed by Dave McKean featuring assorted mythical beasts. … More: continued…
Project aims to aid access to food stampsStatesman Journal, ORThe state Department of Human Services has launched a two-year pilot program to help improve access to food stamp benefits for people age 60 and older. DHS is attempting to simplify the food stamp application process, by creating an online application … More: continued here
Answer man: 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 Hugh Wylie, … More:…
Royal Mail launches new Data SURE solutionTMCnetApr 06, 2009 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) — Royal Mail has launched a new data solution, Data SURE, to help businesses deliver more relevant and targeted marketing communications and increase sales. Royal Mail has said that the new Data SURE solution … More: continued here
Theft Reported at Clearfield Post OfficeGant Daily, PACLEARFIELD – The Clearfield Borough Police Department is investigating a theft that occurred at the Clearfield Post Office. According to police someone entered the post office in the early morning hours and removed about $30 from the copy machine in … More: continued here
Auctionbytes ebay Warns Affiliates of California Sales-Tax LegislationAuctionbytesBy Ina Steiner ebay warned its affiliates that the state of California is considering legislation similar to the "Amazon Tax" bill that passed in New York last year. California Assembly Bill 178 would require retailers to collect California sales tax …Affiliates Lobby Against California AB178, While Maryland …ReveNewsall…
Royal Mail worker sacked after delaying post in NottsThis is Nottingham, UKLast week, the Evening Post featured the story of Rex Wyatt, 62, from Toton, whose post was delivered almost five years late, with a letter of apology from Royal Mail. Among the late items was a cheque for £200, which is now invalid as so…
eBay power sellers: Amazon is kicking eBay's tailZDNetThree eBay power sellers are painting a mixed picture at best for the auction site and note that the recession and Amazon are thumping the company. These power sellers, Skip McGrath, an eBay Gold PowerSeller; Steve Lindhorst is a former eBay University … More: continued here