Post Office Worker Killed ID'd, Death Ruled AccidentCBS LocalMINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — A postal worker who was hit and killed in a June 18 incident at the Brooklyn Center Post Office has been identified. Authorities said officers were called around 7:25 a.m. to the post office located at 6845 Lee Ave. …
Read More »Cut in food stamps looms – The Tribune-Democrat
Cut in food stamps loomsThe Tribune-DemocratFive of nine rural counties surveyed had food stamp participation rates equal to or higher than the statewide average, government data show. In Lawrence and Mercer counties, more than 1 in 6 people get food stamps. In Cambria County, more than 22,000 … More: continued here
Read More »No teeth to new killer dog law – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.uk No teeth to new killer dog lawMirror.co.ukRoyal Mail boss Moya Greene has to return £250,000 to the taxpayer and business secretary Vince Cable says “the matter is closed”. Oh no, it isn't, Baldilocks. Cop this: Ms Greene got a 30% pay rise to £1.47million. That's a cool 72 times …
Read More »UK Royal Stamp Dealer Stanley Gibbons to Compete With EBay – Bloomberg
Proactive Investors UK UK Royal Stamp Dealer Stanley Gibbons to Compete With EBayBloombergStanley Gibbons Group Plc (SGI), the 157-year-old stamp dealer endorsed by the U.K. royal family, said it plans to expand online offerings to compete with auction company EBay Inc. (EBAY), and is looking at opening three new offices …
Read More »eBay Launches Salesforce-Like Platform For Merchants, Updates eBay Now – The Next Web
eBay Launches Salesforce-Like Platform For Merchants, Updates eBay NowThe Next WebIn the first of many “eBay Hours” press events, the company shared insights into its strategy. The company's head of retail innovation, Healey Cypher, claims that eBay is committed to helping merchants compete with the “revolution” taking place in the … …
Read More »Royal Mail boss jailed for £20k theft in ‘revenge’ for being made redundant – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.uk Royal Mail boss jailed for £20k theft in 'revenge' for being made redundantMirror.co.ukA Royal Mail boss who stole £20,000 from the post as “revenge” for being made redundant after 32 years of loyal service has been jailed for 16 months. Paul Surtees, 49, who was responsible for special delivery …
Read More »Postal strikes called off on eve of fresh action
• Agreement after days of talks between Royal Mail and CWU • Industrial action had been planned for tomorrow and Monday The postal workers union have dramatically called off a third round of postal strikes due to start tomorrow and agreed to hold further talks to try to reach a …
Read More »Record number of Americans now on food stamps – Fox News
Media Matters for America (blog) Record number of Americans now on food stampsFox NewsNow new polling numbers showing that voters — — what what seems to be an ever growing nation on the dole. As of April of this year 47 and a half million Americans are getting food stamps …
Read More »Easy to find autographs of college stars for sale on eBay – KHOU
Easy to find autographs of college stars for sale on eBayKHOUCOLLEGE STATION, TX – APRIL 13: Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Johnny Manziel #2 looks to pass during the Maroon & White spring football game at Kyle Field on April 13, 2013 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) … …
Read More »Can Congress Figure Out How To Rescue The Post Office? – NPR
NPR Can Congress Figure Out How To Rescue The Post Office?NPRThe U.S. Postal Service lost some $16 billion last year and continues to bleed red ink. Congress has been unable to agree on a rescue plan. The latest proposal would allow the post office to end Saturday delivery in a …
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