BBC News ID card contract plan unveiledThe Press Association –2 hours agoPlans for private firms, shops and the Royal Mail to bid for contracts to fingerprint millions of people for the Government's new identity cards will be …Private firms to fingerprint us for new ID cardsDaily MailSmith to unveil airport ID …

Post Office holds Passport DayIpswich Chronicle,  USA –3 hours agoThe Post Office will take passport photos for $15. Passport fees can be paid by check or cash. Passports cost $100 for people 16 and older, $85 for people … More: continued here

Colour Photo: Reuters / NOVEL CHRISTMAS STAMP: A Christmas stamp issued by the Royal Mail in the United Kingdom is seen in this handout picture, received in London on Tuesday. This year’s Christmas stamps will break with tradition and offer both religious and secular images, the Royal Mail said on …

Bomb Scare At Stanley Post Office Sparked By Bag Of ‘Suspicious’ MailHarrisonburg Daily News Record, VA –3 minutes ago4 — Deputies from the Page County Sheriff’s Office responded to call about a “suspicious-looking” package at the Stanley Post Office on Tuesday morning. … More: continued here

Jon Jansen had never experienced anything like it in 10 years of playing for the Washington Redskins at FedEx Field. More: continued here

Royal Mail manager in court for killing motorist during postal strikeTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –4 hours agoA Royal Mail accounts manager who volunteered to drive a lorry during a strike killed a motorist after losing control of his vehicle, a court heard. … More: continued here

Relocation of the Romeo Post Office has been indefinitely delayed. As of last week, the post office announced it won’t proceed with its relocation plan until funding details are determined at a later date, said Postmaster Ruth Pruchyaputtra. More: continued here

For the first time ever Cirque du Soleil will bring the popular production of ‘Quidam’ to the Royal Albert Hall in London and Keith Prowse will be part of the 6 week show run. More: continued here

A Charleston man has received a 14-month federal prison term for failing to deliver items he sold on online auctioneer eBay. More: continued here

You say that like it’s a bad thing. Seriously why would anyone collecting welfare, food stamps, wic, medicaid, section 8 housing work? What incentive do they have for getting out and getting a job ? Everything is given to them for free. More: continued here