Independent Online Unique post offices around the worldIndependent OnlineA Tibetan man sits besides the world's highest post office located at over 5200 metres near the base camp of Mount Everest, also known as Qomolangma. While post offices are usually associated with long lines and inefficient service, that doesn't …and more » …

Community leaders tried to save it, but their efforts were not enough. The postal service will close its office in the Holmes Mill community in Harlan County. More: continued here

BALWYN traders and residents upset about the loss of the post office have been given a second chance to voice their concerns. More: continued here

Community Farm Alliances Releases Letter Against Yum Brands Food Stamp ProposalWFPLThe Community Farm Alliance has released a letter outlining the organization's opposition to Louisville-based Yum Brands' proposal to allow certain food stamps recipients to use their vouchers at fast food restaurants. Yum is asking Governor Steve …April 11, 2011: Our …

Harlan County post office will closeWYMTThe postal service will close its office in the Holmes Mill community in Harlan County. It is part of a larger plan by the US Postal Service to scale back rural operations and save money. By the stream in Holmes Mill sits the community's post …

Warrnambool post office intervention callWarrnambool StandardCOMMUNITY consultation by Australia Post regarding the closure of Warrnambool's historic post office has been woefully inadequate, according to Wannon MP Dan Tehan. The south-west federal MP has sent a letter to Communications Minister Stephen Conroy, …and more » More: continued here

Stamp of approval: RSC celebration takes centre stageScotsmanRoyal Mail is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) on a new set of ten stamps issued today. The RSC stamps see six productions take centre stage, including Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest. …and more » More: continued …

Gothamist Courtney Love sells her wardrobe on eBayThe IndependentRun by the same people that are behind her site What Courtney Wore Today, the new eBay shop sells by no means fashion that was designed by the singer but rather outfits she was photographed in. Items on offer include a Rick …

York, PA – The York Post Office needs only a portion of its current home at 200 S. George St., Postmaster Mike Becker said. More: continued here

In every civilization there are great days on which history turns. In the spring my two cultures come together on a great day of liberation. One day, Passover, reminds of freedom, that we came out as millions fleeing the slavery to a system which took the fruits of our labor. …