FedEx reported higher-than-expected fourth quarter earnings and revenue Wednesday morning, attributing the strong quarter to a boost in ground shipping that was driven by the growth of e-commerce. Separately, the company also announced that it is increasing its dividend, news that, when paired with the better-than-expected earnings results, sent FedEx …
Read More »Lawmakers honor Vermont native Thaddeus Stevens
"Renaming the post office in Danville after Thaddeus Stevens will help Vermonters and people throughout the country understand the important legislative battles won in the halls of Congress during the Civil War and Reconstruction-era," Sen. Bernie Sanders said Tuesday after the U.S. House passed the measure introduced by Rep. Peter …
Read More »Royal Mail warns rural deliveries could stop – North Devon Journal
North Devon Journal Royal Mail warns rural deliveries could stopNorth Devon JournalRoyal Mail said direct deliveries from competitors undermined the universal service. It said that its revenue could be cut by more than £200 million in 2017/18 because of competition from TNT alone and has called for a cap on …
Read More »Unreleased, Rare Aphex Twin Record Sells on eBay For Over $40000 – International Business Times
International Business Times Unreleased, Rare Aphex Twin Record Sells on eBay For Over $40000International Business TimesAn unreleased vinyl record by electronic music pioneer Richard David James (aka Aphex Twin) sold on eBay Monday for $46,300. Not bad for a record that's only 20 years old. Often called the “holy grail” …
Read More »Living by the clock: old post office for sale comes with own tower
Some buyers are looking at turning the landmark building into their new home. More: continued here
Read More »Winfield post office cools down – Charleston Daily Mail
Winfield post office cools downCharleston Daily MailMonday was a day of relief for employees and customers at the Winfield post office in Putnam County as a new air conditioning unit was installed. The air conditioning was out for a little more than a month, Postal Service spokesman David Walton said. …
Read More »Lebanon residents can have say on post office options – Norwich Bulletin
Lebanon residents can have say on post office optionsNorwich BulletinOptions would include delivery and retail service provided by a rural carrier, the use of a local business as a contractor for the postal service, or P.O. box service through another nearby post office. “Most communities do not choose the … …
Read More »Stamps' Team Captains Named
The Calgary Stampeders captains for the 2014 season are linebacker Juwan Simpson, running back Jon Cornish, running back Rob Cote and kicker Rene Paredes. The four were tabbed to serve the captaincy roles as the result of a player vote. More: continued here
Read More »Sponsor FedEx stays neutral in debate over Redskins name
The company most associated with the Washington Redskins is keeping its distance from the debate over the team's name in the aftermath of a trademark ruling that found the name to be ''disparaging'' to Native Americans. More: continued here
Read More »Village Post Office to Open at Car Dealership – Inside Indiana Business (press release)
Inside Indiana Business (press release) Village Post Office to Open at Car DealershipInside Indiana Business (press release)However, because a Post Office of that name already existed at that time, it was renamed Saint Anthony and the town was successful in securing a Post Office. John Reuber, owner of the land …
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