Andrea-Marie Vassou, Computeract!ve , Thursday 23 October 2008 at 17:16:00 The auction site’s ban excludes some antique items Ebay has announced a worldwide ban on the sale of ivory products from next year. The auction site has said that from January 2009, people will no longer be able… More: continued here
The Royal Mail doubled its operating profit to £177 million in the last six months, but the number of letters being delivered has fallen by five million a day, it was announced. More: continued here
Disaster food stamps extended 1 monthThe Daily Advertiser, LA –5 hours agoDisaster food stamps were made available to families in need of food after both hurricanes Gustav and Ike in early September. … More: continued here
Stamps.com Announces Third Quarter 2008 ResultsMarketWatch –26 minutes ago"In the current tough macroeconomic environment, we were happy with the strength in our earnings this quarter," said Ken McBride, Stamps.com president and … More: continued here
When Chris Read bought a mobile phone through eBay, it was described as being in good condition. More: continued here
Guelph Mercury New stamp honors Edgar Allan PoeThe Associated Press –2 hours agoWASHINGTON (AP) — Every year at meetings weary, experts ponder fame and theory, over many a quaint and curious request for honor on a stamp. …A New Face in an Age-Long TraditionMarketWatchA Pain Vast and Personal, Writ SmallWashington PostDazzling Nutcrackers to Transform the HolidaysMarketWatchall…
Daily Mail Man sued for libel over comments on eBayTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –3 hours agoA man is being threatened with a libel action after posting critical comments on the internet about an eBay user who sold him a mobile phone. …Man who was sold the wrong phone on eBay is sued by seller after …Daily MaileBay user…
GSA to seek proposals for Old Post Office PavilionWashington Business Journal, DC –17 minutes agoThe General Services Administration expects to release a new request for proposals for redevelopment of the Old Post Office Pavilion in coming months. … More: continued here
West suburban residents have until 5 p.m. Friday to apply for disaster food stamps at the Illinois Department of Human Services office, 2701 W. Lake St., Melrose Park. More: continued here
The Internal Revenue Service has withdrawn a $319 million tentative assessment against FedEx Corp.’s Ground division, which stemmed from how the package delivery giant classified its drivers. (FDX) More: continued here