Royal Mail CIO post goes to Catherine DoranCIO UKCatherine Doran is leaving her role at Network Rail to become the new CIO at the Royal Mail. Doran, currently Director of Corporate Development, a business change role, at Network Rail … More: continued here
Siliconrepublic.com Weekend News RoundupSiliconrepublic.comA summary of some of the interesting tech articles in the various weekend newspapers, including how e-book publishing is disruptive for the wrong reasons, the future of rail travel, the death of privacy and Irish women on eBay in recessionary times. …and more » More: continued here
Commemorative stamp collectionSin Chew Jit PohThis wrongly printed stamp shows Tiananmen Square without the portrait of Mao Zedong. Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily Stamps commemorating Sun Yat-sen. Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily Stamps depicting Taiping Rebellion. Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily A … More: continued here
Food stamp program hits efficiency recordAG WeekWASHINGTON — The Agriculture Department says that the food stamp program has reached its highest level of efficiency in history, but also announced a proposed rule to stop beneficiaries from “water dumping” — buying beverages that require a container … More: continued here
Two Des Moines post offices face uncertain futuresDesMoinesRegister.comThe future of two more post office branches in Des Moines is in question as the US Postal Service looks for more ways to cut costs. Postal Service officials are deciding whether they can do without the Highland Park branch at 100 E. Euclid Ave. and the ……
The future of two more post office branches in Des Moines is in question as the U.S. Postal Service looks for more ways to cut costs. More: continued here
Indian stamps fetch handsome prices at London auctionMoneylife Personal Finance site and magazineThe recently-concluded Stanley Gibbons auction, held in London, saw Indian and Chinese stamps as the top picks. Philatelists put up a tough fight for flawed Indian stamps, one of which fetched more than 10 times of the catalogue estimate. … More: continued here
Government stamps out mail impasseWindsor StarWindsorites can expect their empty mailboxes to start filling with bills mid-week, after the Senate passed the Canada Post back-to-work legislation Sunday. "The government has created animosity … More: continued here
Legislation ordering Canada Post employees back to work received royal assent late Sunday, setting the stage for the resumption of mail delivery on Tuesday. More: continued here
Globe and Mail Post office, union ordered back to workMedicine Hat NewsThe legislation received royal assent just hours later, and postal workers will likely return to work on Tuesday. "I'm really disappointed that all of out rights have been taken away from our government," said Doris Salmaso, who leads about 100 urban …Canada Post back…