Post offices studied for closureGrand Island Independent"We are basically a rural farming community," he said adding that, like everyone in the community, he doesn't want to see the post office go. "It helps drive a nail in the coffin of your community." Brian Sperry, regional spokesman for the USPS, …and …

Passporting system falls short of essential stampsFinancial TimesIn just two short weeks, fund managers will be obliged to implement the provisions of Ucits IV. The latest iteration of the European Union directive that has created a highly successful global brand will require fund managers to seek …and more » More: continued …

WAVERLY – The old Cheney Post Office will be open for business at this year’s Camp Creek Threshers annual show. More: continued here

A magnolia of steelDelmarva Daily TimesEileen Dykes holds one of the hundreds of flowers blooming on her magnolia tree on West Post Office Road near Princess Anne. The tree may date to the Civil War years. / BRICE STUMP/THE DAILY TIMES PRINCESS ANNE — There's a living landmark alongside a …

DES offices overwhelmed by new clients, budget cutsArizona Republic12, 2011 12:00 AM The crowds arrive as early as 5 am, waiting outside the Arizona Department of Economic Security to apply for food stamps, welfare or health-care coverage. "It reminds me of the Depression era, when they stood in line for …

Thieves cash in on snail mail even as less of it is delivered each yearDetroit Free PressSometimes, records show, it's the postal employees themselves accused of stealing. Kimberly Linenberg, a dispatch window clerk at a Trenton post office, is charged with stealing several Kohl's and JCPenney coupons from a bulk …

Dubai Chronicle Celebrated Stamp Producer & Designer to exhibit rare collectionDubai ChronicleShe will exhibit some of her rare stamps at Coral Beach Resort – Sharjah from June 15 to 25 focusing on the birth and growth of the Italian Republic from 1946 onwards. A significant part of the collection will …

PayPal still sees vast opportunitiesABC OnlineIt was bought by eBay nine years ago to process payments but now threatens to outgrow its parent, with 100 million customers doing about $100 billion of transactions a year. And of course, PayPal clips the ticket on every one of them. …and more » More: …

China Daily Lunch date with Buffett fetches $2.34 million on eBayEconomic TimesThe proceeds from the auction, conducted every year on online marketplace eBay, would be used for charity purposes. According to information available on the eBay website, the highest bidder has offered to pay $2.34 million for a lunch with …

24 Hours Vancouver Stamps will don black helmetsCalgary Herald"I think we're going to look great in black," said Stamps quarterback Henry Burris. "It's always exciting to have a new look and I'm really impressed with these helmets." Stamps president Lyle Bauer said the team's equipment manager, George Hopkins, …Stamps like …