The Times (subscription) Royal Mail a hostage to fortune on chief Moya Greene's payThe Times (subscription)Donald Brydon, the Royal Mail chairman, is on record as saying he wants to improve the pay of Moya Greene, the Canadian who saw the group through last autumn's historic but equally controversial flotation. However, …
Read More »U.S. Postal Service Brings Wonder and Amazement to Town with New Limited-Edition Vintage Circus Posters Forever Stamps
SARASOTA, Fla., May 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, Children Of All Ages… step right up and share the magic of the circus as the U.S. Postal Service today issues the new, limited-edition Vintage Circus Posters Forever stamps. With the help of a Ringling Bros. and …
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Some families who are currently eligible for food stamps won't be eligible for the benefit if the minimum wage increases to $10.10 and eligibility for assistance remains the same. More: continued here
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Treehugger eBay is giving away a Tesla Model S on May 27thTreehuggerBut if you're feeling impatient and particularly lucky, you can drop your name into the eBay Garage hat for a chance to win a Model S electric car gratis*. You have until May 16 to enter the sweepstakes which …
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Read More »Refurbished Nexus 7 2013 just $169 on eBay – Android Central
Android Central Refurbished Nexus 7 2013 just $169 on eBayAndroid CentralHeads up, folks. You can get a black Nexus 7 2013 — of the 32GB variety — for just $169.99 on eBay today. It's refurbished, which means it's not brand-new. But you can't really beat this price. You get a …
Read More »Lister questions post office closure plans – Royal Gazette
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Read More »The Circus Is Coming – To Stamps, That Is – MyStateline.com
MyStateline.com The Circus Is Coming – To Stamps, That IsMyStateline.comThe agency is unveiling its newest, limited-edition Vintage Circus Posters Forever stamps. There are eight different kinds of stamps. Designers drew inspiration from the posters Ringling Bros. used to use to promote their acts. The stamps include …Stamps honoring Ringling circus …
Read More »US Postal Service opening two new post offices in Kansas City public libraries – KSHB
US Postal Service opening two new post offices in Kansas City public librariesKSHBBecause we are not tax supported and haven't been for about 30 years we really have to look out for every penny,” postal spokesperson Richard Watkins said. “These village post offices will be open longer hours than a …
Read More »‘Holy Grail’ of stamps, British Guiana 1c Magenta, to fetch $20M at auction – Daily Mail
The Inquisitr 'Holy Grail' of stamps, British Guiana 1c Magenta, to fetch $20M at auctionDaily MailFrequently described as 'the most valuable stamp in the world', the British Guiana 1c Magenta, pictured, will be auctioned in New York on 17 June. It is the only surviving example of the 'emergency' stamps …
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