Love is in the air this Valentine’s Day, but one-third of consumers are just starting to notice, according to a survey commissioned by FedEx (NYSE: FDX). The survey found that 36 percent of gift-givers “wait until the last minute” to purchase gifts for their loved ones. More: continued here
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Read More »Findus ‘Horsemeat Lasagne’ Advertised For £70 On eBay – Huffington Post UK
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Jacob Shapiro second graders wrote special valentine letters to send out on their field trip to the post office to learn about community workers and their specialized skills. More: continued here
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Read More »Chocolate Love: Belgium’s New Stamps Taste Like Confection When Licked – TIME
Today.com (blog) Chocolate Love: Belgium's New Stamps Taste Like Confection When LickedTIMEIt is a chocolate lover's idea of a perfect postage stamp: Everything is coca-scented and even the glue tastes like chocolate when licked. To celebrate Belgium's renowned chocolatiers, the country's post office, Bpost, has launched a set of limited …
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