Add-on to bill aids post officesStatesman JournalWASHINGTON — Rural post offices in Oregon threatened with closure gained protection Wednesday, but the battle is far from over. Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley succeeded in attaching an amendment to a postal service reform bill that would impose a … More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk First class stamps are still 'incredible' value despite price rise to 60p …Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter Stamps are 'incredible' value for money – even after next week's price rise of at least 30 per cent, Royal Mail's chief executive said today. Moya Greene defended the steep hike in …

shropshirestar.com Warning over Royal Mail competitionshropshirestar.comThe Royal Mail faces a “spiral of decline” unless conditions are imposed on companies planning to deliver post in competition with the company, its chief executive has warned. Moya Greene voiced strong concerns about the impact of unregulated …and more » More: continued here

Steve Knight's passion grew exponentially after he started collecting stamps as a youngster to the point where he now has 115 letter boxes scattered around his garden in Halstead, Essex. More: continued here

Brooklyn Daily Brooklyn post office painsBrooklyn DailyBy Eli Rosenberg The Postal Service is re-roofing part of the post office in Midwood — but some residents worry that they have been exposed to asbestos during the construction. Recipients' email addresses (Up to ten, separated by commas.) … More: continued here

Food stamps don't help muchThe TennesseanMost younger people don't realize it, but those of us who happen to be on Social Security are already being squeezed if we happen to also be on food stamps. I worked all my life and have only a pittance for Social Security. More: continued …

Music Feeds Cher 'Upset” Her Key to City of Adelaide Sold on eBayVoice of America (blog)US recording artist Cher says she is trying to find out how a key to the city of Adelaide, Australia presented to her over 20 years ago ended up selling on eBay for nearly $100000. …

Investment Week Buyer snaps up £550000 stamp as safe haven investmentInvestment WeekBritain's most expensive stamp, a 'plate 77 Penny Red', has been sold for £550000 to a private client seeking portfolio diversification. Rare stamp and collectibles dealer Stanley Gibbons brokered the deal for an Australasian-based private client, …Stanley Gibbons sell …

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Daily Mail My shed is a 1950s post office: Collector transforms garden hideaway with …Daily MailBy Simon Tomlinson At a time when post offices appear to be in terminal decline, one keen collector has turned back the clock by opening up one of his own – in his garden shed. …