New York Daily News No more bread for Sandy victims who need food stamp aid, city saysNew York Daily NewsCITY officials are refusing to give extra help to storm-battered New Yorkers who need food stamps, saying they're trying to show Washington that they're responsible with federal funds. Responding to criticism from elected officials who want…
eBay Report: Domed Swimming Pool And The Pleasure Island PressPatch.comWakefield Circa 1898: According to the seller, this is an image of Wakefield from about 1898, when it was known as “The Square.” Just about everything has changed, but somehow, the downtown seems to have kept its basic form. The two businesses on the … More:…
Ebay& Paypal star in the latest episode of “investigations into tax evasion …The Rude BaguetteeBay I remember the pilot episode like it was just yesterday: the “do no evil” anti-hero Google confidently strolls in and out of government hearings, proclaiming loudly “we take all European tax regulations seriously,” meanwhile figures showed that …French tax office…
Nearly 40,000 Minnesotans Could Lose Food StampsPublic News ServiceCuts in funding for food stamps, or what are now called SNAP benefits, are expected to be included in a new Farm Bill. Colleen Moriarty, executive director of Hunger Solutions Minnesota, says SNAP shouldn't be cut because there's still a great need … More: continued here
Matilda Bissell was so impressed with how the Queen looked during the royal jubilee celebrations she decided to let Her Majesty know of her admiration. More: continued here
A reader fears he has been scammed on Ebay, and wants to know what action to take. More: continued here
First Coast News Post Office: Busiest Mailing Day Expected on Monday, Dec. 17Patch.comYou can attempt to avoid the long lines by dropping those cards, letters and packages off Friday or Saturday at the post office, or take advantage of the Automated Postal Center at the Crystal Lake Post Office, 301 E. Congress Parkway. Stop by…
This is Kent Christmas rush at Northampton Royal Mail centreNorthampton Chronicle & EchoThe Royal Mail sorting office in Northampton is expecting to deal with more than one million letters and packages a day during its busiest week of the year. An extra 400 staff have been taken on at the South Midlands Mail Centre, in…
Patrons at Smith’s Hardware store can now get a U.S. postage stamp or a flat-rate postal box, mail a letter or drop off a package for delivery while shopping for electrical switches, hammers or cleaning supplies. More: continued here
Christmas card rush? We've got it sorted IN a warehouse the size of one-and-a-half football pitches, more than 1000 workers are gearing up for what is likely to be Royal Mail's busiest Christmas yet. More: continued here