Flathead Beacon Death by Duck Stamp?Flathead BeaconLast week, a popular bill that would expand access for hunters and anglers and had previously enjoyed bipartisan support was blocked in the U.S. Senate for reasons no one quite understands. For now, duck stamps are being blamed. Yes, duck stamps.and more » More: continued here
Post office shifts into holiday high gearReporterHerald.comLoveland resident Kerry Moodey carries a package into the downtown Loveland post office, 601 N. Cleveland Ave., on Friday afternoon, Dec. 7. She was mailing the parcel to her son, who is serving in the U.S. Navy in Afghanistan. ( Craig Young ) …Post Office offers mailing suggestions for…
The Santa Cruz Post Office turned 100 this year. We'll have a story in Sunday's paper about its features and historical significance. Here's a look at the post office then and now. More: continued here
Royal Mail to cut compensationScotsmanThe Royal Mail is planning to reduce the compensation it pays for lost or damaged letters and parcels, under a series of changes proposed yesterday. It said it intended to cut pay-outs for untracked first- and second-class letters and parcels from £46 … More: continued here
Rochford, Leigh, Canewdon, Great Wakering and Shoebury offices to close in …Southend StandardSouthend Council chief executive Rob Tinlin wrote to Royal Mail in October requesting an urgent meeting after it announced plans to close the sorting offices in Leigh, Shoebury, Great Wakering, Canewdon and Rochford. The meeting was held on December …and more » More: continued…
23600 postal employees take buyoutFederal TimesA worker sorts paperwork at a Post Office in San Francisco in 2011. (Justin Sullivan / Getty Images). Filed Under. Departments · Postal Service. A huge U.S. Postal Service early-out offer is attracting thousands more takers than an identical pitch … More: continued here
Babble Daily Shot Sneak Peek: Ebay Gives Back, India's Cell Phone Ban, and More!BabbleGood news for Daily Shot fans: Ali's giving Babblers a sneak peek at today's show, where she discusses eBay's partnership with her charity in Washington, D.C. that's giving back to underprivileged children. Visit Yahoo! Shine later today to hear about …and more »…
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) will resume providing postal services at the existing Milltown Post Office facility, which has been closed ever since it was damaged in flooding from Hurricane Irene last year, U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (N.J.-12th) said on Friday. More: continued here
During ESPN's Monday Night Football broadcast this week, it was impossible to ignore the massive divots pocketing FedEx Field's grass surface. "What exactly happened to the grass stuff at FedEx Field?" one brilliant writer asked after the game . "Grenade droid dodgeball? World jack-hammering finals? Prairie dog convention?" Read full article >> More: continued here
Hip-Hop Wired Food Stamps Struggle: Caffeine Withdrawals Take Its Toll On Cory Booker [VIDEO]Hip-Hop WiredCory Booker is still partaking in his week-long food stamps challenge, but the lack of caffeine is driving him a little crazy. An admitted addict of coffee and other caffeinated beverages, on day two of the challenge, Booker took to his…