The Wall Street firm for which Lord Mandelson, the former Business Secretary, works is poised to clinch a role advising the Coalition Government on the privatisation of Royal Mail.I have learnt that Lazard, … More: continued here
Food Stamps: Policy or Political PayoffTown HallLast December, Newark Mayor Cory Booker spent a much-publicized week trying to live the life of a food stamp recipient. And after a nationwide media tour, we learned many valuable lessons. First of all, we learned that giving up your daily Starbucks … More: continued here
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Tennessee post office is chunking returned books in Dolly Parton programMemphis Commercial AppealMARYVILLE, Tenn. — An East Tennessee post office has begun throwing away books sent out through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program that are returned due to wrong addresses. The Daily Times reports that members of the Maryville Kiwanis …EDITORIAL: Post office book policy…
New Apartment Building to Replace Crystal City Post OfficePatch.comThe vacant Crystal City Post Office will be replaced by an 11-story apartment building with rooftop pool. The Arlington County Board approved the necessary requests from a McLean developer this weekend to pave the way for the U-shaped new tower. More: continued here
Three hooded thieves forced entry into the Cannock Road branch and stole cigarettes in the early hours of January 25. They left the scene in a small car without any lights on. More: continued here
Gold and Silver Blog (blog) APMEX Reports Sales Spike on eBay Bullion CenterGold and Silver Blog (blog)"This was the second largest selling day for the APMEX Bullion Center on eBay since inception about five months ago, beating the next highest selling day by more than 30%. As Gold and Silver prices fell, heavily influenced by…
A TEAM of Yorkshire post office workers challenged the cast and crew of a national television soap to a kickabout, to help raise money for York’s hospice. More: continued here
THE post office in Clayton-le-Moors has been temporarily closed for refurbishment. More: continued here
The Drum Post Office to promote its mortgage offering with £2 million integrated …The Drum“The Post Office has been providing mortgages for over four years and this campaign brings to life the Post Office Financial Services' brand positioning and the fact that we are a credible provider in the marketplace. We are changing and so…