The first hit in the Calgary Stampeders’ August 9 matchup with the CFL's West Division leading Saskatchewan Roughriders took place away from McMahon Stadium and before either team had a chance to lace up their cleats. More: continued here
MiamiHerald.com Postal Service Is Still Losing Money, but Not Quite as MuchNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The Postal Service on Friday reported a net loss of $740 million in the third quarter, compared with a $1.9 billion loss in the previous quarter, a better-than-expected performance for the agency, which has been shackled by falling …Post Office…
First Coast News Hundreds trying to save Fernandina Beach post officeFirst Coast NewsFERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. — The downtown post office has been in Fernandina Beach for more than 100 years. It's been on a list of post office the United States Postal Service wants to close for budget reasons. But the folks in the small,…
A sticky fingered, but selective, now-former FedEx driver will spend time in jail for stealing 85 iPhones he was entrusted to deliver. More: continued here
Mario Kart 7-Inspired Bumblebee Kart Available on eBayThe EscapistNow the family has made the go-kart available on eBay, where online bidders can attempt bids starting from a 93% discount. As can be seen from images, the go-kart bears all the the visual hallmarks of the Luigi Bumblebee kart's in-game equivalent.Mario Kart comes to life with…
In Congress, looming battle over food stamps programNBC LatinoGuadalupe Bernal, a 42-year-old mother of two from San Antonio, Texas, never had to rely on food stamps until the recent recession. She used to work a factory job in Ohio with a steady income but relocated to Texas after losing her job. Bernal works … More:…
Sellers React to eBay Changes in Fall Seller ReleaseEcommerceBytesReaction to eBay's Fall Seller Release changes announced in July provoked a flurry of negative comments on discussion boards in the US and the UK, although some comments were also positive about the changes to expanded feedback removal policies … More: continued here
The government has missed a trick by failing to recognise the importance of post offices. Now it must act on the BERR's advice Two reports this week show a path to a government interested, rightly, in its own popularity. One was the select committee report on the future of the Post Office network and the…
Food stamps facing slight cutsJacksonville Journal CourierFood stamps are being scaled back slightly, but the average familial recipients in Illinois, one parent and one child, will still receive $347 a month from the government for groceries. “Beginning in November, the maximum 2 person allotment will … More: continued here
Police Blotter: Foster City police investigate thefts from two Post Office boxesSan Jose Mercury NewsLOS GATOS. More Avenue, 9:35 a.m. Monday A theft at a construction site was reported. 15951 Los Gatos Blvd., 11:45 a.m. Monday A business was burglarized. 200 block of Winchester Circle, 1:07 p.m. Monday Someone entered an outdoor patio and stole …and…