ebay's Seller-Targeted Ads – You Ain't Seen Nothin' YetAuctionBytes Blog, MASellers have been noticing ads appearing on My ebay, where members manage their accounts. ("ebay has inserted annying Flash Advertising banners that are immune to banner blocking in to My ebay pages," wrote one seller.) But that's nothing compared to … More: continued here
BBC News Price of stamps rises by 3 penceBBC News, UKThe price of first and second-class stamps increased by 3 pence on 6 April, Royal Mail has confirmed. The price rise, first announced in December, means that a first-class stamp now costs 39p for standard letters weighing up to 100g. … More: continued here
Advice for California's GOP candidates for governorLos Angeles Times, CAIt was a flattering profile, with friends and business associates attesting to her leadership skills as the former chief executive of EBay. Less fortunate was Fortune's choice of a cover shot, which had Whitman next to a horse, holding the reins. … More: continued here
FedSmith.com 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, …Advice offered for…
eBay Auction Sniper & Auto Search 2.7.2ZDNet.de, GermanyThe most popular ebay tool is now available for Mac OSX. Win eBay auctions with this advanced Auction Sniper eBay tool that bids for you in the final seconds of an auction. Simplifies eBay by allowing you to browse auctions with a built in Web browser, … More: continued…
Post office extends hours for tax deadlineBillings Gazette, USABy The Gazette Staff Wednesday, April 15, Tax Day this year is just around the corner, and the Post Office again wants to make tax day less taxing. In Billings, the main Post Office at 841 S. 26th St. will have a midnight collection from the inside…
BMW, Deutsche Post, Infineon, Porsche: German Equity PreviewBloombergDeutsche Post AG (DPW GY): Europe’s biggest postal service is in the last of round of bidders for Royal Mail Group Plc, Britain’s state-owned postal service, Welt am Sonntag reported. The shares gained 2.3 percent, to 8.85 euros. … More: continued here
Review: 'Mauritius' at Pasadena PlayhouseLos Angeles Times, CAWell, "thriller" might be overstating matters, but in “Mauritius,” playwright Theresa Rebeck manages to create taut dramatic intrigue over what one character calls “the crown jewel of philately” — two exceedingly rare stamps from the eponymous African …'Mauritius' Southeastern PremiereBroadway Worldall 3 news articles More: continued here
Postmen could be fined over dropped rubber bandsReuters UK, UKKeep Britain Tidy said Royal Mail staff should not be above the law and be subject to the same 80-pound spot fine for littering as members of the public. "Elastic bands may not be as visually offensive as dog dirt or half-eaten pizza, but they are most…
Laxfield villagers split over Post Office plansThe Advertiser, UKThe Co-op and Post Office store in High Street, Laxfield, near Halesworth, is set to close after the owners of the property submitted a planning application to turn it into a three-shop complex with a café. Chris Ward is leading the group, … More: continued here