T. Boone Pickens, following in the footsteps of fellow billionaire investor Warren E. Buffett, will auction off a chance to lunch with the oil tycoon, The Dallas Morning News reports. More: continued here
Read More »Webb & Webb creates Industrial Revolution stamps (Mad.co.uk)
Webb & Webb has created a set of stamps for the Royal Mail to commemorate the work of the early industrialists. More: continued here
Read More »Deficits may force Post Office to cut day of mail delivery (The Sacramento Bee)
U.S.Postal worker Tin Aung moves boxes of letters and cards at the U.S. Post Office sort center in December 2008 in San Francisco. WASHINGTON — Postmaster General John Potter says the massive deficits facing the post office could force the agency to cut out one day of mail delivery per …
Read More »North Dakotans using food stamps up (KVLY – KXJB Fargo)
The director of the state Data Center says the number of North Dakotans using food stamps to buy groceries is growing, despite a strong state economy. More: continued here
Read More »U.S. Post Office may cut one day of mail delivery per week (The Cleveland Plain Dealer)
If the change happens, that doesn’t necessarily mean an end to Saturday mail delivery. Previous post office studies have looked at the possibility of skipping some other day when mail flow is light, such as Tuesday. More: continued here
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Next week, eBay is upgrading its discussion boards to offer several new features along with a new look. eBay’s Discussion Boards have forums on many subjects, from Selling and Buying to Clothing and Collectibles. Hundreds of thousands of members participate in the discussion boards daily. More: continued here
Read More »This could make Royal life awkward: Kate Middleton reveals she’s allergic to horses (Daily Mail)
This could make Royal life awkward: Kate Middleton reveals she’s allergic to horses More: continued here
Read More »Could The Six Day Postal Service Be Lost – Hell Mail
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Read More »Vintage Paillard Bolex H8 camera gun on eBay – Examiner.com
Slippery Brick Vintage Paillard Bolex H8 camera gun on eBayExaminer.com –3 hours agoAttention camera fanatics, ebay has a listing for you. The Paillard Bolex H8 Military Gun was apparently used by a Vietnam war reporter and survived. …A Vietnam Reporter's 8mm Camera Gun (If Looks Could Kill)GizmodoGun camera makes your photography …
Read More »One day less of mail a week? Post Office says it may happen (The Washington DC Examiner)
** FILE ** In this Sept. 18, 2003, photo, Virginia Beach postman Paul Martin delivers maill in Virginia Beach, Va. Massive deficits facing the post office could force the agency to cut out one day of mail delivery per week. More: continued here
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