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Mobile post office unit arrives in IpswichAberdeenNews.comThe small recreational vehicle outfitted for postal service was parked in front of the closed post office, residents said. Mail was sorted at the Aberdeen Post Office and then taken in the vehicle to Ipswich for distribution to post office box … More: continued …
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Read More »In Onondaga County 16% use food stamps – CNYcentral.com
In Onondaga County 16% use food stampsCNYcentral.comSOLVAY — Charles Barlow, 83, of Solvay uses snap benefits, formerly known as food stamps, to pay for his groceries as he cares for his 98-year-old wife suffering from dementia. "I need them to eat. I need them to exist," says Barlow. Barlow isn't …
Read More »Commemorative Stamps with Indian Film Icons to be Issued – Indiawest.com – India West
Commemorative Stamps with Indian Film Icons to be Issued – Indiawest.comIndia WestThe stamps, featuring the faces of film personalities who have made a mark in Indian cinema, will be available for sale at all Philatelic Bureaux across the country from June, department sources said. The set of stamps will comprise …
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Insider Monkey (blog) Today's Burning Question: eBay Challenges Amazon's Ad Exchange – AdotasADOTAS“eBay (along with Amazon) are sitting on the 'holy grail' of audience data: shopping intent. It's a clear path to make this data available for desktop ads, the next challenge (and opportunity) is synching this with mobile ads. …
Read More »Auditor: Some food stamps improperly distributed – The Advocate
Auditor: Some food stamps improperly distributedThe AdvocateMore than 1,700 prisoners improperly received benefits through Louisiana's food stamp program between 2010 and 2012, according to a report issued Monday by the Legislative Auditor's Office. The report also found that the agency errors in administering … More: continued here
Read More »eBay CEO: Web Sales Tax Would Create ‘Administrative Burden’ – NPR
Washington Examiner eBay CEO: Web Sales Tax Would Create 'Administrative Burden'NPRDavid Greene talks to eBay CEO John Donahoe about the political battle over online sales tax. On Monday, the Senate is expected to vote on a bill that would end the free ride that consumers have enjoyed when shopping online. …
Read More »Monte Sereno’s post office makes money, USPS wants bigger share – San Jose Mercury News
Monte Sereno's post office makes money, USPS wants bigger shareSan Jose Mercury NewsThe United States Postal Service's struggle to stay solvent could soon impact the city of Monte Sereno's bottom line because the postal service is trying to cut costs. USPS pays Monte Sereno $36,000 a year to operate the …
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