Royal Mail criticised in Romney MarshmyHermesUK courier service Royal Mail is struggling to send parcels to the correct addresses in Romney Marsh, Kent after recently changing its delivery system for the area. Households were warned the change could mean receiving deliveries at slightly different … More: continued here

Sheridan Media (press release) Gov. Mead Calls Delay In Post Office Closures 'Prudent'Sheridan Media (press release)By Brad Estes on Sat 12/24/2011 08:39 Wyoming Governor Matt Mead released a statement on the decision by the United States Postal Service to delay its closure of rural post offices across the country, calling …

Illinois saw an increase in the number of farmers markets accepting food stamps. Financially, that translated into a 112-percent increase in food stamp redemptions. The Midwest did better than any other region this year when it came to food stamp usage at farmers markets.Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio all …

Pak-Thai joint commemorative stamp formally launched in BangkokAssociated Press of PakistanISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): A joint commemorative stamp celebrating the 60th anniversary of Pakistan-Thailand diplomatic relations was formally launched at an impressive ceremony held in Bangkok, according to a message received here. …and more » More: continued here

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International Business Times Air Jordan Sales Result in Arrests and ViolenceNews West MidlandsA new pair of the retro version of the classic Air Jordan shoes retails at around $180, however they are already listed for sale on eBay for over $500. Rowdy scenes have broken out at stores across the …

After getting his 21 seconds of fame on YouTube, the ‘FedEx Guy’ isn’t going to be delivering packages for quite a while. More: continued here

Could post office reconsider Westfield location?North Platte TelegraphAs for Fabik's complaint that the USPS did not return requests for information about starting a contract post office in the shopping center, Loukota said it's his understanding that a needs analysis is underway. "When we were notified there would no … More: …

Stuff.co.nz Dominant Djokovic stamps his mark on 2011Stuff.co.nzWHAT A YEAR: Winning three Grand Slams meant Novak Djokovic was a shoo-in for the ITF World Champion honour. Spaniard Rafael Nadal chills out in the locker room with the French Open trophy – his tenth slam victory overall. Novak Djokovic of Serbia …

CBC.ca Politics Stamps Out Oil Sands Pipeline, Yet It Seems Likely to EndureSarasota Herald-TribuneWASHINGTON — The Obama administration confirmed this week that a provision in the payroll tax bill requiring a quick decision on the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline from western Canada to the Gulf Coast will probably lead …