Don't link deficit with food stampsAlbany Times UnionAlbany County Legislator Patty Lockart, R-Colonie, is right to be concerned about the recently uncovered alleged fraud involving some convenience store operators who are charged with exchanging customers' Food stamp benefits for cash rather than …and more » More: continued here
Borders ups its online presence, despite store closuresSydney Morning HeraldBorders' remaining shops might be about to close their doors for good, but the retailer will keep selling its massive range on eBay, upsetting some independent Australian bookshops. The debt-saddled retailer, which announced yesterday that its final …and more » More: continued here
Need stamps but don’t want to leave the house? Go to usps.com/shop. Need to send a package but can’t leave the office? Go to usps.com/shipping. Need to track a package or find a ZIP Code while sitting in a meeting? Use the Postal Service’s mobile applications. More: continued here
Globe and Mail Last-minute offer from Canada Post gets cold reception from unionGlobe and MailHowever, it appeared a new offer from the post office on Thursday afternoon would not head off job action as the Canadian Union of Postal Workers posted on its website a notice that rotating strikes were to begin in Winnipeg late…
WBNG-TV USPS reps hear public's concerns about possible closuresYNNAs our Janelle Burrell tells us, those who live in the community say the Postal Service should look elsewhere. Then come back here and refresh the page. BINGHAMTON, NY — For many, the post office is an anchor in a community and for many in Binghamton, …Postal…
A driver accused of attacking a FedEx driver in Ambridge told Channel 11 he’s sorry for what he did, but said he thought he was in a life or death situation. More: continued here
State plans to stop food stamp supplement for elderlyAlamogordo Daily NewsSANTA FE – About 4000 low-income elderly and disabled New Mexicans will see their food stamp benefits drop in July due to state budget cuts. Gov. Susana Martinez's administration plans to end a state program that supplements federal … More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk eBay says patchy mobile broadband loses retailers £1.3bnBroadbandChoice.co.ukPatchy mobile broadband coverage is causing UK retailers to miss out on at least £1.3 billion in sales, according to eBay. The online auction site has called on Ofcom, the telecoms industry watchdog, to give a boost to mobile commerce (m-commerce) …Mobile network not-spots costing Britain £1.3bnTelegraph.co.ukUK…
Postal service getting into gift card businessEast Valley TribuneUtley said that some cards will be exclusive to the Postal Service, with designs tailored to birthday, thank-you and congratulatory gifts. "Lots of people come into the post office to do a mailing," Utley said. "We think it's a terrific way to increase …and more » More: continued…
Days could be numbered for the Anniston Post Office. According to Rich Watkins with the United States Postal Service, it’s one of several being considered for closure. More: continued here