LONDON Extra-long stamps are to be issued to mark the centenary of the birth of the James Bond creator, Ian Fleming. The Royal Mail says that six stamps to be issued on January 8 will feature different editions of his novels, including Casino Royale and Dr No . More: continued here
A face that will tease you, and please you and perhaps unease you is coming to the post office next year, it’s those Bette Davis eyes. On the 100th anniversary of her birth the great actress will be honored on a commemorative stamp, the 14th in the Legends of Hollywood Series. A 10-time Academy Award…
William Thomas Royal, Jr., 63, of Nicholasville, Ky., died Monday at his home. He was a native of Owensboro, Ky., a Baptist by faith and was an Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. He had worked as a master technician for Freedom Dodge in Lexington. More: continued here
What do Bette Davis, flags and baseball have in common? They are all going to be honored with U.S. postage stamps in the new year. more More: continued here
eBay sets up microlending website for Third WorldThe South African Star (subscription), South Africa –16 hours agoOnline auction giant eBay has launched a microlending website that lets people invest in entrepreneurs in poor communities around the world and get a return … More: continued here
Britain’s unwanted holiday gifts have appeared by the thousands on Internet auction sites. Popular site eBay has been hosting the sales of unwanted Sony Playstation 3 gaming consoles for as much as $3,000 — many times the $600 retail price, The Daily Tel… More: continued here
The Macomb County Sheriff’s Department has arrested one woman for allegedly selling stolen Chrysler navigational radios on eBay and said more suspects might be arrested in what authorities are calling a “major eBay scam.” More: continued here
12/27/2007 FedEx Freight, which provides regional next-day and second-day less-than-truckload (LTL) service will implement a 5.48 percent general rate increase effective Jan. 14, 2008. Additionally, FedEx National LTL, the long-haul LTL company, will implement a commensurate increase for its general rates. More: continued here
A face that will tease you, and please you and perhaps unease you is coming to the post office next year, it’s those Bette Davis eyes. On the 100th anniversary of her birth the great actress will be honored on a commemorative stamp, the 14th in the Legends of Hollywood Series. A 10-time Academy Award…
WASHINGTON (AP) – What do Bette Davis, flags and baseball have in common? They are all going to be honored with U.S. postage stamps in the new year. 2008 marks the 100th anniversary of the legendary actress’ birth. More: continued here