US Postal Service helps Barnum Museum celebrate PT's birthdayCT PostIf you haven't yet seen the new Forever circus stamps at your local U.S. post office, it's probably because these colorful, eye-catching creations are scarce — especially in the Bridgeport area. That's because the majority of images, all featuring … More: …
Read More »After a season light on practices, Eskimos SB Fred Stamps happy to participate in full pre-season
He sat out the back half of training camp, but Fred Stamps was back on the practice field for Day 1 of the regular season. More: continued here
Read More »Rare stamp sold for record $9.5 million. Last owner was crazed killer. – Washington Post
Washington Post Rare stamp sold for record $9.5 million. Last owner was crazed killer.Washington PostA stamp described as the world's rarest sold for $9.5 million at auction last night, setting a new record. The auction house Sotheby's said the “British Guiana One-Cent Black on Magenta” went to a phone bidder …
Read More »Planning Ahead: USPS Advertises Christmas Stamps In June – The Consumerist
The Consumerist Planning Ahead: USPS Advertises Christmas Stamps In JuneThe Consumeristeleven_scanners We've chronicled the financial problems of the U.S. Postal Service, and it's great that they're seeking out new revenue sources. This prominently-placed poster in reader Chris's local post office encourages postal customers to prepare … More: continued here
Read More »Navidar Group Serves as Exclusive Investment Banking Advisor to ShipStation in Its Sale to Stamps.com
Navidar Group is pleased to announce that our client, ShipStation, has been acquired by Stamps.com, Inc., the leading provider of USPS postage online to over 500,000 customers. Sta More: continued here
Read More »Melbourne woman claims valuable postage stamps were stolen from father’s … – Herald Sun
Melbourne woman claims valuable postage stamps were stolen from father's …Herald SunTimothy McEvoy, acting for Sir Ron Brierley and Prestige Philately, argued since Mrs Kino had not alerted police or the Australasian Philatelic Traders' Association to the missing stamps that there was an estoppel from her claiming the valuable stamps. …
Read More »JC Stamps, retired DC police officer, pleads guilty to embezzling from two … – WJLA
JC Stamps, retired DC police officer, pleads guilty to embezzling from two …WJLAProsecutors say 67-year-old JC Stamps of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, pleaded guilty to theft from an employee benefit plan after embezzling more than $190,000. He likely faces a sentence of 18 to 24 months in prison and must pay …
Read More »Walmart and Welfare – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal Walmart and WelfareWall Street JournalThe complaint about food stamps (and other welfare programs) seems to be an effort at a cross-ideological appeal. Normally the left not only doesn't object to food stamps but claims that objections should be out of bounds: In 2011, as the Daily Caller …
Read More »Stamps.com buys Web shipping software firm for $50M+
Stamps.com ( STMP ) has bought ShipStation , a provider of Web-based shipping/fulfillment software for online retailers, for $50M in cash + up to 769K shares in performance earn-outs (current value of $26.5M). ShipStation, which sells its software via monthly subscription, offers automatic order import for 40+ shopping carts/marketplaces, as …
Read More »Australia Post makeover: stamps up, deliveries down, but no privatisation – The Guardian
The Guardian Australia Post makeover: stamps up, deliveries down, but no privatisationThe GuardianMalcolm Turnbull has sought to build public support for major changes to Australia Post, including increases to stamp prices and a move away from standard daily letter delivery services – but not privatisation. The communications minister stressed the …
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