Post Office Scaling BackWCTV, FL –6 hours agoIn this turbulent economy even the post office is discussing ways to cut back, with changes that may effect your delivery service. …Dripping with red ink, post office pleads for authority to cut out …News & Observer5 Day Workweek in the Works for the Post …
Read More »Harbour engineering feat showcases at exhibition – Northside People
Harbour engineering feat showcases at exhibitionNorthside People, Ireland –42 minutes ago… engineering feat that took place in the early 1800s to convert Howth Harbour into a mail packet station capable of facilitating the Royal Mail boat. … More: continued here
Read More »US online retail growth seen slowing to 11 pct in '09 – Reuters
Yahoo US online retail growth seen slowing to 11 pct in '09Reuters –2 hours agoOnline auctioneer and retailer eBay Inc (EBAY.O: Quote, Profile, Research) declined last week to provide a forecast for the full year, given the uncertain …Report: Online retail could reach $156B in 2009The Associated Pressall 70 news articles …
Read More »Postal Service Could Go To 5 Days A Week – G4 TV
The Daily Advertiser Postal Service Could Go To 5 Days A WeekG4 TV, CA –5 hours agoMassive deficits could force the United States post office to cut a day of mail delivery, Postmaster General John E. Potter told Congress on Wednesday. …'TechCrunch's' Michael Arrington Taking A Break Due To Death …G4 TVall …
Read More »Best & Worst: Post-Super Bowl TV – Los Angeles Times
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Read More »Purported Palin shoes sell on eBay (Moldova.org)
A pair of red pumps purportedly worn by Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin during her vice presidential campaign have sold for $2,025 on eBay.The Naughty Monkey Double-Dare pumps, which usually retail for about $100, sold for $2,025 Tuesday morning at the end of the auction, which was run by an eBay …
Read More »The man behind Gandhi stamps – Livemint
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Read More »Skunk in the mail closes Oakbrook Post Office (WIS News 10 Columbia)
On Wednesday, the Oakbrook Post Office was blocked off and evacuated by emergency crews after they received a call about a suspicious package. Apparently a skunk was being delivered to a taxidermist who later told officials he has animals delivered to his home all the time. More: continued here
Read More »Mandelson approves Brydon as Royal Mail chairman (Mad.co.uk)
Business Secretary Peter Mandelson has announced the appointment of Donald Brydon as chairman of Royal Mail. More: continued here
Read More »Sarah Palin’s shoes sell for $2000 on eBay – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor Sarah Palin’s shoes sell for $2000 on eBayChristian Science Monitor, MA –5 minutes agoSo, just like her Aunt’s decision to put the Alaska state plane up on eBay, she went the same route. “Up for bid are thee actual Red Naughty Monkey Heels … More: continued here
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