OUR tourist spots will be even more well known now, thanks to the new stamps issued by the postal authorities. These philatelic ambassadors, depicting four of our most famous highlands, have already hit the mailing route, promoting the best of Malaysian tourism to the world. More: continued here

Jackson County may have one of its own small town post offices closed, unless community members can convince United States Postal Service officials otherwise. More: continued here

Kids Count Factbook: Well-Being of Barrington Children Mostly PositivePatch.com"So many people statewide who had not been in a position where they needed food stamps before really found themselves maybe for the first time needing assistance," said Elizabeth Burke Bryant, executive director of Rhode Island Kids Count. …and more » More: continued …

The Voice of Russia Italy to release Gagarin stampThe Voice of RussiaItaly's postal service will soon release a stamp devoted to the 50th anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's flight, which will be celebrated on April 12 this year. The stamp will depict a smiling Gagarin against a starry sky background, with …

Mullagh PO raiders put a knife to the owner's neckAnglo CeltRobbers held terrified Post Office staff at knife point in Mullagh as they carried out a brazen daylight robbery yesterday. Despite the raid lasting just two minutes and 15 seconds, the gang terrorised the Post Office owner John …Gardaí are …

What We're Losing With the Closure of 2000 Post OfficesHuffington PostIn 1639, America's first post office was established. Housed inside Fairbank's Tavern at the end of Boston's Long Wharf, it was a convenient spot for ships coming into or taking leave of the colonies. For insuring that all mail dropped …

East Canton’s post office was struck by a car, but postal workers say operations continue as normal. More: continued here

The venue could not have been better. It was the landmark Grosvenor House in Central London that India’s Sahara Group had recently bought over and hoisted the Indian flag at the front entrance. The event on the evening of April 5 was to mark the honour bestowed upon Sahara Group …

Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail must sweeten the pill of price increasesMarketing WeekThe Royal Mail is hell bent on bolstering revenue by increasing prices for whatever it is able to. But inflation-busting price hikes need to be offset by service enhancements, otherwise short-term gain will ultimately prove counter-productive. …Royal Mail price hike …

Evansville's main post office hosting Passport Fair on SaturdayEvansville Courier & PressBy Kayla Ehrie This year, Passport Day in the USA 2011 is slated for Saturday at more than 20 Post Offices in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Among the participants is Evansville's main post office on Sycamore Street. Hours of …