Living People on US Postage Stamps… They're Brits!CNN (blog)Until now, you had to be dead to be on a stamp. Even the images on the 1960's and 1970's “Spacewalk” and “Moon Landing” stamps showed “idealized” astronauts – rather than specific pictures of living people. The Harry Potter stamps seem to …
Read More »Bay area post offices extended holiday hours – WTSP 10 News
WTSP 10 News Bay area post offices extended holiday hoursWTSP 10 NewsSt. Petersburg, Florida — During the busy holiday season, some post offices in the Suncoast District are offering extended hours to help residents make sure their gifts get to their destinations before Christmas morning. The Suncoast District includes … …
Read More »Impact of recent changes at our local Post Office being felt – KEPR 19
Impact of recent changes at our local Post Office being feltKEPR 19PASCO, Wash. — Recent cutbacks and changes at our local Post Offices mean it's taking longer for your mail to get to your home — and also out of town. An influx of Christmas cards and packages will only …
Read More »FedEx helps to deliver more than $10 million in aid to Philippines
Memphis-based shipping giant FedEx is teaming up with two relief organizations to deliver more than $10 million in aid to the Philippines, where Typhoon Haiyan killed at least 5,29 people two weeks ago. More: continued here
Read More »PS4 sales on eBay – Tehran Chronicle
Tehran Chronicle PS4 sales on eBayTehran ChronicleSony, launched the much awaited PlayStation 4 last week, and within few days of its launch, the sales of Sony's PlayStation 4 on eBay have surged, with more than 16,000 listed on the site. The console, which the company is counting on to kick-start …
Read More »An Xbox One Achievement That People Are Selling On Ebay – Kotaku
An Xbox One Achievement That People Are Selling On EbayKotakuThey say that everything has a price—and this axiom apparently includes Xbox One achievements, judging from recent eBay listings. Thing is, these achievements are extra special—they come bundled with the limited number of 'Day One' editions of the …and more » More: continued …
Read More »PETA’s ‘Vegetarian Icon’ Stamps Feature Ricky Martin, Alan Cumming, and … – Towleroad
On Top Magazine PETA's 'Vegetarian Icon' Stamps Feature Ricky Martin, Alan Cumming, and …TowleroadAnimal rights group PETA is launching a limited-edition sheet of postal stamps honoring celebrated vegetarians including prominent queer celebrities like Alan Cumming, Ricky Martin, Sara Gilbert, and Morrissey. Check out some of the other celebrities …Ricky Martin, Alan …
Read More »Rare Stamps From Around the World – Wall Street Journal
Rare Stamps From Around the WorldWall Street JournalThe stamps of the Sindh district were the first issued in India–and in Asia. In 1854, the Indian government recalled all unused stamps from Sindh, making them scarce today. The red stamp is rare because the fragile wax caused many to fall apart. …
Read More »Is Harry Potter stamp un-American?
First, immigrants steal Americans' jobs. And now foreigners are stealing Americans' rightful place on U.S. postage stamps! More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail told to improve service as targets missed – Scotland on Sunday
Royal Mail told to improve service as targets missedScotland on SundayCommunications regulator Ofcom has told Royal Mail to improve its service after the newly-privatised firm missed its delivery targets. Ofcom said Royal Mail had delivered 91.7 per cent of all first class letters on the day after collection in the …
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