Postcard protest at Royal Mail sell-off planThis is CornwallHoniton Senior Voice chairman Vic Bowsher added: "As someone who lives in a rural area I know how important Royal Mail is, especially to seniors in more isolated areas. "We are sending a message that the sell-off is opposed by 67% of …
Read More »Join campaign against Royal Mail privatisation – Stroud News and Journal
Stroud News and Journal Join campaign against Royal Mail privatisationStroud News and JournalIn 2008, the SNJ backed a campaign to save post offices across the area earmarked for closure. After a hard-fought battle, Uplands Post Office in Stroud, which was closed, re-opened just months later to the joy of campaigners …
Read More »Insiders have parts in post office development saga – Chicago Sun-Times
Insiders have parts in post office development sagaChicago Sun-TimesMuch of the attention surrounding the old Chicago Main Post Office redevelopment has centered on the Monaco-based English developer Bill Davies and his patchy track record. Others who stand to benefit from the recently approved plan have escaped … More: continued here
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WALDRON — The Waldron Conservancy District Tuesday issued a public notice announcing its water system violated a drinking water standard in June. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail boss 'took cash from children's cards'
Observation team caught sorting office boss with crumped notes in pockets, court hears A Royal Mail sorting office manager ripped open envelopes to steal money from children's birthday cards, a court heard today . David Baker, 47, selected "colourful" envelopes that he thought were being sent to youngsters, and removed …
Read More »UK seeks firms to help sell Royal Mail shares to public – Reuters UK
CITY A.M. UK seeks firms to help sell Royal Mail shares to publicReuters UKLONDON (Reuters) – The British government has invited stockbrokers to apply to help sell shares in the Royal Mail postal service to members of the public as part of a planned stock market listing. The 497-year-old institution …
Read More »EBay founder’s group to invest in seawater air-conditioning plan – Honolulu Star-Advertiser
EBay founder's group to invest in seawater air-conditioning planHonolulu Star-AdvertiserThe investment by Ulupono Initiative, a Hawaii-based social investment fund started by eBay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife, Pam, will help Honolulu Seawater Air Conditioning begin construction sometime next year, the two companies announced.and more » More: continued here
Read More »UK seeks firms to help sell Royal Mail shares to public – The New Age Online
UK seeks firms to help sell Royal Mail shares to publicThe New Age OnlineThe British government has invited stockbrokers to apply to help sell shares in the Royal Mail postal service to members of the public as part of a planned stock market listing. The 497-year-old institution is to be …
Read More »Sticking point: Postage stamps, ads not a match – Lansing State Journal
Sticking point: Postage stamps, ads not a matchLansing State Journal“Someone should give them the suggestion of selling stamps for commercial advertising like Pepsi, Coke, Ford and Toyota,” Courser said. “I'm sure they would love to pay for stamps— not only for advertising, but it would help the post office.” And …
Read More »On eBay, Staten Island history for sale — here are 10 quirky items that … – SILive.com
On eBay, Staten Island history for sale — here are 10 quirky items that …SILive.comSTATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — From a 1974 bus map that fetched $117.50 last month, to a Staten Island-postmarked envelope signed by a famous artist selling for $22,000, the borough's history is for sale on eBay. The …
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