Quebec man sells snow bank on EBayEdmonton Sun, Canada –Dec 21, 2007By CP MONTREAL — A Quebec man has taken an entrepreneurial approach to clearing the snow from his property — he’s selling it on EBay. … More: continued here
Read More »Beijing issues Olympic venue stamps – China Internet Information Center|
China Internet Information Center| Beijing issues Olympic venue stampsChina Internet Information Center|, China –Dec 21, 2007A postal employee holds up a commemorative stamp featuring the National Stadium, known as the "Bird's Nest", in Beijing on Thursday, December 20, 2007. … More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail to increase stamp prices – The Press Association
MSN Money UK Royal Mail to increase stamp pricesThe Press Association –Dec 20, 2007The price of a first-class stamp is to increase by 2p to 36p from next April, while second-class stamps will go up by 3p to 27p, the Royal Mail has …Rush to stock up on stamps before price …
Read More »Crackdown urged on rip-off web ticket touts – Guardian Unlimited
Crackdown urged on rip-off web ticket toutsGuardian Unlimited, UK –9 hours agoInternet auction sites such as eBay are colluding with ticket touting gangs to obtain seats for top sports events and concerts, which are then sold to fans … More: continued here
Read More »Post Stamps out E-Cards for Most This Christmas, says Greetz – Business Wire (press release)
Post Stamps out E-Cards for Most This Christmas, says GreetzBusiness Wire (press release), CA –Dec 20, 2007… the average person is likely to send around 37 Christmas cards a year, equating to an approximate annual spend of £18.58,(1) excluding postage stamps. … More: continued here
Read More »Christmas in Bethlehem (Bethlehem, Carmarthenshire, that is) – Independent
Christmas in Bethlehem (Bethlehem, Carmarthenshire, that is)Independent, UK –9 hours ago"We offer a special hand stamp," says Peter Edkins in the post office. The postmark shows an angel and a harp, with greetings in English and Welsh, … More: continued here
Read More »FedEx Ordered to Pay $319 Million (New York Times)
The FedEx Corporation said it was facing taxes and penalties related to an I.R.S. ruling regarding the classification of independent contractors at its FedEx Ground unit. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail to your taste – International Herald Tribune
Royal Mail to your tasteInternational Herald Tribune, France –Dec 17, 2007Now the Royal Mail, the British postal service, which has been hit hard by the effects of digitization, is trying to stimulate business by appealing to the … More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail loses 2m presents – Times Online
Northern News Services (subscription) Royal Mail loses 2m presentsTimes Online, UK –10 hours agoROYAL MAIL faces an angry consumer backlash this weekend over more than 2m parcels and letters lost or delayed in the Christmas post. …Mail delivery hit by bad weatherBBC Newsall 4 news articles More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail stamps on claims of undelivered Christmas post – Independent
Royal Mail stamps on claims of undelivered Christmas postIndependent, UK –9 hours agoBy Michael Connellan Royal Mail has vehemently denied claims that more than two million parcels and letters have been lost or delayed in the Christmas post. …Sunday post deliveries to beat backlogBolton NewsInternet shopping causes post chaosNorthamptonshire Evening TelegraphDanczuk welcomes …
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