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Message in a bottle could make a comeback: its faster than Royal MailTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –26 minutes agoTwo unconnected stories in today's paper amount to acute embarrassment for Royal Mail – or would, if government-owned monopolies were capable of being … More: continued here

Auctionbytes GoAntiques Sold to Worthpoint, Will Launch eBay AlternativeAuctionbytes –5 hours agoGoAntiques also told users this week it would launch its own auction site in September as a result of eBay's decision to close its eBay Live Auctions …WorthPoint Corporation Announces Plans to Acquire GoAntiques, Inc.The Open Press (press release)all 3 …

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that accused FedEx Kinko’s of hiring a sex offender who later molested an 8-year-old boy in his home, ruling the company was not responsible for the employee’s behavior outside of work. More: continued here

It was around the fourth or fifth question about the new FedEx Cup points system when Kenny Perry, who should know a thing or two about it, threw up his hands. More: continued here

Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman, a close advisor to presumptive Republican presidential nominee John McCain, will speak at the Republican National Convention next month. Whitman, who advises McCain on economic matters, will speak on the second day of the convention devoted to the theme of prosperity. More: continued here

PEOPLE WATCHING: Meet Hope Romero, of Los Gatos Post OfficeSan Jose Mercury News,  USA –3 minutes agoBy Shannon Burkey Occupation: I'm a window clerk at the Los Gatos Post Office and I've been here for 20 years. I'm also a postal ambassador. … More: continued here

A special passport processing day will be held Saturday at Little Rock’s main post office. Photos will be taken onsite; the photo fee is $15 for a set of 2 identical photos. More: continued here

Longer auctions hit the hardest Online auctioneer eBay has outlined massive changes to its pricing structure. Insertion Fees and Final Value Fees have been altered, which will affect all eBay sellers. Users selling items under £15 are worse off under the new pricing, as eBay appears to be promoting high-value …

Rare 3.69 carat ruby sold for Rs. 8 lakhs on eBayPR-USA.net (press release), Bulgaria –1 hour agoMumbai, August, 2008: Mr. Arvind Juneja, a Jaipur resident & an eBay India seller, had listed a rare intense red 3.69 carat ruby on eBay India (www.ebay.in) … More: continued here

Stamps to be assessedOtago Daily Times, New Zealand –3 hours agoBy Allison Rudd on Sat, 23 Aug 2008 Otago Museum director of collections, research and property services Dave Wright examines New Zealand stamps dating back … More: continued here