Waste in 2012 included GSA antics, food stamps for dead peopleDayton Daily NewsA Government Accountability Office investigation that found the United States Postal Service wasted $4 million after destroying 2 billion unused stamps also makes our list. The GAO's written report featured a mugshot of a vexed-looking Homer Simpson …and more » More: continued here
With the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who comes the Royal Mail's special collectible stamps featuring the actors who have portrayed the Doctor. read more More: continued here
Saw It on eBay: Rivet's Dog Food Label from JolietPatch.comWhile neither name seems particularly appealing, both are a part of Joliet history being sold on eBay. The seller has original labels from the dog food that he/she is selling for $2.99 each (with a rather high mailing cost of $3; perhaps that's … More: continued…
A POST office is being modernised to offer extended opening hours and a wider range of services. More: continued here
Appeal seeks re-opening of Evansdale Post OfficeWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierEVANSDALE — The city has filed a second appeal in an attempt to open its shuttered post office. Attorney Elaine Mittleman of Falls Church, Va., on behalf of Mayor Chad Deutsch, submitted paperwork Dec. 21 to the Postal Regulatory Commission. More: continued here
The past 12 months have been a dangerous time to be a government coffer.As 2012 wraps to a close, the I-Team decided to look back on some of the year’s biggest stories of waste, fraud or abuse of public funds. More: continued here
Southgate Post Office to close for refurbishmentThis is KentA POST office is being modernised to offer extended opening hours and a wider range of services. Southgate Post Office, in Southgate Parade, is changing to an open-plan branch and newsagents. Once refurbishment is complete, opening hours will be … More: continued here
NUjournal Owners of the Gnome's Trove receive award from EbayNUjournalNEW?ULM – Andrew and KayLeigh Maurer, owner/operators of The Gnome's Trove, have recently been awarded a Turquoise Star certificate by Ebay for achieving a positive feedback rating of 100. The rating takes many variables into consideration including … More: continued here
Boston Globe Watch collector's find brings a Lincolnesque journeyBoston GlobeWASHINGTON — For Paul Mellen, the trail began last March when he came across the Appleton Tracy pocket watch for sale on eBay. Manufactured in November 1862 by the Waltham Watch Co., it was solid gold, set with 15 jewels — a prized addition to his…
Daily Mail Two leftover sprouts make £100 for charity on eBay after magician auctions …Daily MailAfter uploading a photo of the sprouts on eBay, some 22 bidders pledged cash and more than 800 others kept tabs on the auction. Mr Allam has received poems and messages of support as well as questions about how the…