FedEx founder makes big bet on Hollywood (International Herald Tribune)
Frederick Smith has made a $550 million deal with Alcon Entertainment at a time when other investors are shunning Hollywood. More: continued here
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Post Office closes eight branches (BBC News)
The Post Office closes eight mid Wales branches, but says most people will be unaffected or find another nearby. More: continued here
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Smash, grab, then sell on Web – Chicago Tribune
Smash, grab, then sell on WebChicago Tribune, United States –7 hours agoSome might say, 'If I got a pair of jeans that didn't fit for a gift, I might sell them on eBay.' But who would have 50 pairs in different sizes? … More: continued here
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Woes won’t alter Stamps’ plans (Calgary Sun)
For the second straight week, the Calgary Stampeders will face a team missing some key parts. But they hardly feel this is an advantage. Last week, the Stamps destroyed the Jesse Lumsden-less Hamilton Tiger-Cats 43-16 at McMahon Stadium. More: continued here
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Animal diseases cloud Royal Welsh Show sunshine (icWales)
ANIMAL diseases were the only black clouds hanging over the a sunny start to the Royal Welsh Show yesterday. More: continued here
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New eBay Contest Promotes PayPal-Only in UK (AuctionBytes)
PayPal is giving away a year’s worth of eBay insertion, final value and PayPal fees to one eBay seller in the UK every month, for the remainder of 2008. UK sellers who agree to use PayPal exclusively on eBay will have a chance to win a year’s worth of free fees up to 30,000 pounds….
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Bikes too dangerous for pavements – Wigan Today
Bikes too dangerous for pavementsWigan Today, UK –3 hours agoI resigned from Royal Mail earlier this year after 23 years service, because I didn't like the way they were treating their staff. … More: continued here
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3G iPhone drives eBay bidding frenzy (Macworld UK)
Pent-up demand for the iPhone 3G is manifesting itself on auction site eBay, where eager buyers are bidding in excess of $1,000 to get what’s turning out to be a hot commodity. More: continued here
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Postbox pleas – Weston & Somerset Mercury
Weston & Somerset Mercury Postbox pleasWeston & Somerset Mercury, UK –3 hours agoMrs Familton then plans to send it to bosses at Royal Mail, in hope they will heed the complaints. Portishead Councillor Reyna Knight, whose ward includes … More: continued here
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New eBay Contest Promotes PayPal-Only in UK – Auctionbytes
Auctionbytes New eBay Contest Promotes PayPal-Only in UKAuctionbytes –50 minutes agoBy Ina Steiner PayPal is giving away a year's worth of eBay insertion, final value and PayPal fees to one eBay seller in the UK every month, … More: continued here