Man loses court case over posted presentSunderland Echo, UK – Jane O’Neill, Jane O’NeillBy Jane O'Neill A devoted dad vowed to see the Royal Mail in court after a birthday present went astray. Derick Innes, of Downhill, Sunderland, posted the package to his six-year-old daughter, who lives in Thailand. The 59-year-old thought 14 days …

Saddam Hussain stamps banned from Iraq exhibitGulfNews, United Arab EmiratesBaghdad: The Iraqi government has banned pictures of Saddam Hussain from the first stamp exhibit in the country since 2003. Thousands of stamps, including some from the Saddam era, are on display at the Baghdad Central Post Office, but none with … …

The Express Times – LehighValleyLive.com Food banks see more who need and more who giveUSA Today – Wendy KochPostal workers and volunteers pick up non-perishable food people leave at their mailboxes or the post office. Al Brislain of the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida says, "We couldn't feed people in …

Senior activities in Whittier: Representative to help seniors with …Whittier Daily News, CAA representative from the Department of Public Social Services will be on hand to help seniors 55 and older apply for food stamps from 10 am to 2 pm May 11 at the Whittier Senior Center, 13225 Walnut St. …

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Telegraph.co.uk Labour rebels step up opposition to privatisation of Royal Mail…Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom – Rosa PrinceLabour rebels are stepping up opposition to plans for the part-privatisation of Royal Mail amid suggestions that Gordon Brown could suffer a third House of Commons defeat. By Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent Last week's surprise defeats over the …

Burnham-On-Sea Fire crew investigate incident at Burnham-On-Sea post officeBurnham-On-Sea,  UKA fire crew rushed to the centre of Burnham-On-Sea on Sunday evening (May 3rd) to investigate a sighting of smoke rising above the town's post office. One fire engine was called to Vicarage Street, as pictured, at around 4.30pm after a …

Javno.hr Houses Selling Best On eBay During Credit CrunchJavno.hr, CroatiaIn the past three months, 125 houses have been sold through eBay, while ads are available all over the world. Homeowners who want to “ditch” their habitats as soon as possible have decided to turn to eBay. Usual sale through an agency …

Auctionbytes eBay Alternatives Review, Part 3: Bonanzle and WeBidzAuctionbytes – Edward TomchinIn the first and second of this series on eBay Alternatives, I looked at eBid, OnlineAuction.com, Overstock Auctions, Atomic Mall and Wensy. In the third and last of this series, I examine Bonanzle and WeBidz. While one of these alternatives is …

YOU have to feel sorry for John Baxter after Royal Mail lost a package worth £141 . . . and offered just £8.22 compensation. More: continued here