Royal Mail sale figure incorrectHerald ScotlandShould we proceed with an IPO, these banks will receive a tiny percentage of the amount raised in the share offering, rather than a percentage of the overall market capitalisation of Royal Mail. Royal Mail's market valuation is yet to be determined so … More: …
Read More »State puts giant morgue refrigerator up for sale on eBay – New York Post
New York Post State puts giant morgue refrigerator up for sale on eBayNew York PostThe state Office of Mental Health is selling a morgue refrigerator from a Manhattan psychiatric ward on eBay— calling it “used” but “in good condition.” The bizarre ad lists the huge silver appliance, equipped with four …
Read More »Post office will move next door
A TOWN'S post office is to close and reopen again in a unit next door. The Sentinel reported earlier this month that Stoke's post office was forced to shut after the landlord evicted workers without notice. The branch reopened several days later, but will move from 35 to 37 Church …
Read More »From the Mouths of Babes – New York Times
From the Mouths of BabesNew York TimesThe food stamp program — which these days actually uses debit cards, and is officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — tries to provide modest but crucial aid to families in need. And the evidence is crystal clear both that … More: …
Read More »Old Rosemont Post Office Destroyed in Early Morning Fire – WDTV
Old Rosemont Post Office Destroyed in Early Morning FireWDTVCrews had to battle a fire early Friday morning in Taylor County. At around 1:40 a.m.crews were called to the fire on Route 76 in Flemington at the old Rosemont Post Office. The building was destroyed, and the fire was still smoldering …
Read More »Counting our losses
Collecting stamps was a hobby that many of us took up in our school days; it turned us into letter writers. We corresponded regularly with relatives and pen friends spread across the world, not bec… More: continued here
Read More »These Guys are Selling Their “Songwriting Ability” for $5 Million on eBay – Noisey (blog)
These Guys are Selling Their "Songwriting Ability" for $5 Million on eBayNoisey (blog)While looking for the most expensive music gear I could find on the Internet, I came across the next best thing: the most expensive music brains on the Internet. And also one of the weirdest eBay auctions I …
Read More »New Johnny Cash Stamp to Be Released Next Week – The Boot
Calgary Herald New Johnny Cash Stamp to Be Released Next WeekThe BootA photograph of Johnny Cash taken during his 'Ring of Fire: The Best of Johnny Cash' album shoot will be featured on a new forever stamp of the Man in Black. The U.S. Postal Service has announced they'll begin …
Read More »Search Continues for Applicants for Harrold Post Office – KFDX
Search Continues for Applicants for Harrold Post OfficeKFDXThe waiting game continues for residents of Harrold for a new postmaster to be hired so the town's post office can reopen. U.S. Postal officials suspended operations at the Harrold Post Office last month. Officials say two people interviewed for the … More: …
Read More »As Lawmakers Target Food Stamp Funding , New Report Finds 1 in 6 in US are … – Democracy Now
As Lawmakers Target Food Stamp Funding , New Report Finds 1 in 6 in US are …Democracy NowAs Republicans move to cut billions of dollars in funding for food stamps, a new report finds one in six Americans live in a household that cannot afford adequate food. In "Nourishing Change: …
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