When I was in junior high school, Enron collapsed — and I followed the coverage daily, transfixed by the blend of brilliance and incredible stupidity. When Enron memorabilia started popping up on eBay as former employees looked to rebuild their lives, I was a buyer: Enron pens, an Enron lunchbox, …
Read More »Post office raided by armed robbers – Yellow Advertiser
Post office raided by armed robbersYellow AdvertiserPost office raided by armed robbers. Thursday, 29 November 2012. Incident comes same day as new police commissioner announces action plan. By Paul Peterson. POST workers were threatened at knifepoint the same day a new strategy to deal with armed … More: continued here
Read More »Postal staff strikes 'inevitable'
Postal worker strikes in south Bristol are "inevitable", says a union, after talks with Royal Mail "go backwards". More: continued here
Read More »Glenn Beck Tries Sellingh ‘Obama In Pee Pee’ Merchandise On eBay – News One
AFP Glenn Beck Tries Sellingh 'Obama In Pee Pee' Merchandise On eBayNews OneThough, his latest vile act of petulance against President Barack Obama has hit a new low–even for him. The New York Daily News reports that the ex-Fox News commentator tried selling a jar with a small sculpture of …
Read More »FedEx driver fired over Russian accent, lawsuit says
A FedEx driver says he was fired over his thick Russian accent, and is suing FedEx for damages. The driver, a Russian immigrant, says his English is perfectly understandable and that his firing was unwarranted. More: continued here
Read More »Operation Santa enters 100th year at Post Office – GIMBY (blog)
NewsNet5.com Operation Santa enters 100th year at Post OfficeGIMBY (blog)Every year at around this time, children flood the U.S. Postal Service with letters to Santa – the New York City post office alone gets more than half a million annually, the agency says. Those letters aren't always sent in vain: …
Read More »Post office named in honor of a fallen Marine, Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisio – Examiner.com
Examiner.com Post office named in honor of a fallen Marine, Cpl. Anthony A. DiLisioExaminer.comOn November 28, 2012 Congressman Gosar was granted permission to address the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the naming of a post office in Macomb, Michigan. “Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. …
Read More »Area post offices anticipate cutbacks – Powell Tribune
Area post offices anticipate cutbacksPowell TribuneDelivering sleigh-loads of packages over the holidays is akin to a Christmas bonus for the U.S. Postal Service, but small post offices around the Big Horn Basin and the state are getting their hours cut next year nonetheless. The good news is, no post… More: …
Read More »ICC stamps out dangerous liaisons between husband and wife
If Ricky Ponting can manage a farewell Test century, a nation will no doubt rejoice. The downside is he won't even be able to go and hug his wife and children. More: continued here
Read More »Hereford’s £27 million link road “in the hands” of Royal Mail – Hereford Times
Hereford's £27 million link road "in the hands" of Royal MailHereford TimesIn March, the Hereford Times revealed Royal Mail was not ready to make way for any Commercial Road-Edgar Street link road unless a move from Station Approach – right on the road's route – cost “absolutely nothing”. Royal Mail …
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