Mail carriers and dogs may be an unlikely match, but Moorpark city officials believe they can be friendly neighbors if a proposed dog park and post office are built in the city. More: continued here
Read More »Vista struggles to bust out as business customers snub it (USATODAY.com via Yahoo! News)
Microsoft is facing increasing pressure on its Windows cash cow as some corporate customers stage a rare revolt over upgrading to Vista, which launched with much fanfare in January 2007. Last week, Microsoft reported a 24% decline in Windows sales in the third quarter. More: continued here
Read More »eBay UK Sellers Gobsmacked by New Policy Enforcement (AuctionBytes)
eBay sellers in the UK are getting no warnings before suspensions for non performance, according to reports by bloggers on Tuesday. Tamebay and BuildaSkill blogs reported that eBay UK sent letters to sellers telling them of an unannounced change in enforcement of its Seller Non-Performance policy: More: continued here
Read More »GTA IV Day Two stock update – eBay currently your only choice – XBoxer
GTA IV Day Two stock update – eBay currently your only choiceXBoxer, UK –5 minutes agoEBAY Currently has around 700 copies, going for around £55 – £60 each. And even then, you'll be lucky to get it by tomorrow. … More: continued here
Read More »Time to stock up on Forever stamps (The Shawano Leader)
With a postal rate increase just two weeks away, Americans are buying 30 million Forever stamps a day. The cost of sending a first-class letter will rise a penny to 42 cents on May 12, but the Forever stamps — currently selling for 41 cents — will remain valid for …
Read More »The Anti-EBay Launches – Wired News
Webware/Cnet The Anti-EBay LaunchesWired News –15 hours agoBy Betsy Schiffman April 29, 2008 | 4:06:13 PMCategories: ebay James Chong, Bob Lee and Albert Loh saw a market opportunity and they pounced on it. …Start-up hopes to outdo eBay with online marketCNET News.comFirst look: Wigix puts eBay in online marketplace crosshairsArs TechnicaeBay …
Read More »Sports briefs (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
Wimbledon agreed to equal pay for men and women, phased out curtsies to the Royal Box and is building a retractable roof over Centre Court. However, Wimbledon officials ruled out scheduling matches on the middle Sunday — except as an “emergency option” in the event of a major weather backlog. …
Read More »Postage Stamps Going Up (WCTV Tallahassee)
Gas and food aren’t the only things costing more. In a couple of weeks we can add postage stamps to the list and that’s making one stamp a hot item. More: continued here
Read More »Customers race to lock in 41-cent postage stamps 'forever' – Press of Atlantic City
WKTV Customers race to lock in 41-cent postage stamps'forever'Press of Atlantic City, NJ –5 hours agoAn increase in the standard postage rate from 41 cents to 42 cents set for May 12 has customers of the US Postal Service buying up Forever Stamps – which …Stock up on stampsThe Daily AdvertiserRush on …
Read More »Post office hosts greeting card workshop – The Hammonton News
Post office hosts greeting card workshopThe Hammonton News, USA –2 hours ago… and also add a gift card from a popular retailer or restaurant from 10 am to 2 pm, May 2 at the Winslow Post office, lobby area, 48 Hall St., Winslow. … More: continued here
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