Former Post Office Savings Bank staff reuniteOtago Daily TimesThe last manager of the Post Office Savings Bank at the old chief post office, Bernie O'Loughlin, and long-time bank employee Judy Reid, who still works for the ANZ (formerly Post Office Savings Bank) stand outside Dunedin's old chief post office. More: continued here
LaRouche proselytizers rile Marin residents by comparing Obama to HilterSan Jose Mercury News"It s disgusting; they ve got the mustache of Hitler on him," said Virginia Thompson of Point Reyes Station, when she saw a LaRouche group canvassing recently outside the US Post Office at 2 Civic Center Drive in San Rafael.and more » More: continued…
Los Angeles Times Jason Wu for Target: To brave the inevitable lines or order from home?Washington Post (blog)Despite being three days away from its official launch, items have already made their way onto eBay, the new home of marked-up designer goods. Fashionista is reporting that some attendees of last week's launch party are hawking their…
Banking on India PostHindu Business LineWith 1.55 lakh post offices in the country, of which 1.39 lakh are in rural areas, India Post's reach is bigger than the 75000 branches (just 22000 rural) of all scheduled commercial banks put together. Moreover, it is already in the business of … More: continued here
eBay watch: John and Sylvia Reid for Stag oval teak coffee tableRetro To GoIt's a name that always appeal to collectors, so this John and Sylvia Reid for Stag oval teak coffee table could be something to keep an eye on. It's a great midcentury British design, but subtle enough to work in pretty much…
Stamps out in LovelandReporterHerald.comBy Reporter-Herald Staff Miss Loveland Valentine Mary Askham pauses Thursday morning as she stamps family valentines with the official Loveland cachet. Area residents can get a taste of valentine stamping themselves with a Valentine Stamp Camp slated …and more » More: continued here
Beleaguered sub POs call for more aidReading ChroniclePost Office Ltd has struck a deal with Royal Mail to continue providing mail services through its outlets for the next 10 years – a move the Government described as "extremely encouraging" for the future of the business. More: continued here
Wind 101: Tory MPs pressure Cameron over renewable energyPolitics.co.ukUnite the union which represents managers at Royal Mail has warned (Monday 19 September) that Ed Davey's (Liberal Democrat Minister for Postal Affairs) consultation on the proposed mutualisation of the Post Office is a recipe for disaster.and more » More: continued here
Senate Democrats divided over deep cuts to U.S. Postal ServicesThe Hill (blog)By Alexander Bolton – 02/05/12 06:00 AM ET Senate Democratic lawmakers from rural states are balking at legislation from the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee that would let the US Postal Service close thousands of offices. Sen. More: continued here
“Wanted” posters that once were fixtures on post-office walls are now increasingly displayed online. More: continued here