eBay rush for lover’s knickers (Daily Telegraph)
THE woman who stitched up her love rat hubby by auctioning his mistress’s knickers on eBay will at least profit from her misery – bidding is already past $27,000. More: continued here
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Plans for Old Post Office Unveiled (WENY-TV)
ELMIRA — Developers unveil their plans to revitalize the old post office in downtown Elmira. The developers want the building to become the center of the natural gas boom in the Southern Tier. More: continued here
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FedEx ousted, Williams sisters crash to shock quarter-final defeats (The Star)
TOP seed Roger Federer and Venus and Serena Williams all went crashing out of the Olympic Games quarter-finals yesterday as the tournament was rocked by major upsets. More: continued here
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Her Majesty Queen Sirikit (Pattaya Mail)
The management and staff of the Pattaya Mail, the Pattaya Blatt, the Chiangmai Mail and the Pattaya Mail Television join the Thai people and the many others from around the world, to present our loyalty and devotion to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit and best wishes for a most Happy Birthday and a long life on…
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Wenger has a point to prove after turbulent close-season (AFP via Yahoo! News)
For a manager who has amassed silverware with the same nonchalant ease as if he were collecting stamps, Arsene Wenger still has a point to prove on the eve of his 13th season in English football. More: continued here
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Dominic Lawson: The Prince is entitled to his views – but not his ignorance (Independent)
There are any number of reasons why someone such as His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales should be passionately opposed to genetically modified crops. For a start, his own position – and future one as head of state – is based entirely on genetic purity (formerly known as “royal blood”). More: continued here
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eBay wins another court battle over sales of counterfeit goods (InternetRetailer.com)
After losing two similar cases in European courts in June, eBay has prevailed in a lawsuit by cosmetics manufacturer L’Oréal, which argued eBay was responsible for phony products auctioned off on eBay. L’Oréal was surprised by the decision and plans to appeal, a spokesperson says. More: continued here
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Slap ASBO on PO, says Arnold – Morpeth Herald
The Voice Slap ASBO on PO, says ArnoldMorpeth Herald, UK –32 minutes agoBy ANDREW COULSON A BOROUGH councillor has claimed the Post Office should get an ASBO for its closure and outreach service plans for the area. …Save our Post Offices: Sheffield campaign builds strengthSocialist PartyPost office campaigners take to the streetsSheffield TelegraphPost offices still so topicalHuddersfield…
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EBay seeking stake in South Korea's Gmarket – Stuff.co.nz
Examiner.com EBay seeking stake in South Korea's GmarketStuff.co.nz, New Zealand –Aug 13, 2008EBay Inc is seeking to buy a minority stake in Gmarket Inc, the US online auctioneer says, sending shares of the South Korean online retailer up as much as …eBay Eyes Stake in Online Seller GmarketInternet NewsEBay Steps Up Asian ExpansionYahooeBay seeks stake in South…
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A stamp of honor – Barnstable – Register
A stamp of honorBarnstable – Register, MA –4 hours agoBy Jen Ouellette She was only about five or six years old when her parents brought her along to a stamp show where they examined long lines of exhibits … More: continued here