Residents speak up for post offices
For some communities in rural northern Fayette County, like Winona, the local post office is the only landmark left. More: continued here
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Royal Mail backing Movember – Stornoway Gazette
Stornoway Gazette Royal Mail backing MovemberStornoway GazetteThe company is encouraging colleagues among its Western Isles workforce to grow a Mo (moustache), or sponsor colleagues who do so and undertake a variety of fundraising activities. All money raised by staff in the region will be matched by the Royal Mail.Royal Mail urge workers to grow a…
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eBay Poised to Turn Search on Its Head – EcommerceBytes (blog)
EcommerceBytes (blog) eBay Poised to Turn Search on Its HeadEcommerceBytes (blog)eBay is testing a brand new way to serve up search results on its marketplace in advance of a full rollout of Cassini. The new eBay search will be based on personalization, and when implemented, has the potential to disrupt eBay sellers' businesses in …and…
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Rare Chinese stamps sell for $ 700000 – Arab News
Arab News Rare Chinese stamps sell for $ 700000Arab NewsHONG KONG: A pair of rare stamps bearing a picture of Chinese nationalist leader Sun Yat-sen sold for over $ 700,000 at a sale in Hong Kong on Saturday, auction house Zurich Asia said. The 1941 blue and black stamps, rare because the picture of Sun…
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Corbett: Grey Cup stamp tribute drops ball, snubs Rough Riders – Ottawa Sun
Corbett: Grey Cup stamp tribute drops ball, snubs Rough RidersOttawa SunShalindhi Perera, right, and her mother Ranji are both disappointed that the Ottawa Rough Riders are not part of the 100th anniversary of the Grey Cup commemorative stamps issued by Canada Post. (Tony Caldwell/Ottawa Sun). Tweet. Change text size for …and more » More: continued here
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Loss of farm bill puts pressure on food stamps – Iowa State Daily
Loss of farm bill puts pressure on food stampsIowa State DailyThe act also funds the Food Stamp Program, which more than 12 percent of Iowa's population is currently using. In total, over 45 million Americans are on food stamps. “The lion's share of the money in the farm bill was devoted to food stamps,” said…
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State to hold online auction of unclaimed property – MetroWest Daily News
State to hold online auction of unclaimed propertyMetroWest Daily NewsThe state will once again be selling off unclaimed jewelry, currency and other treasures, and residents will once again have a chance to get a sneak peek at the goods before the eBay auction begins on Saturday. "Reuniting people with their rightfully …Massachusetts unclaimed property to…
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Loss of farm bill puts pressure on food stamps
While the recent expiration of the latest farm bill might sound like it only affects farmers, the loss of this bill could impact many Iowans and could send us back to the original 1940s legislation. More: continued here
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Sun Yat-sen stamps sell for RM2.14m
HONG KONG, Oct 15 − A pair of rare stamps bearing a picture of Chinese nationalist leader Sun Yat-sen sold for over US$700,000 (RM2.14 million) at a sale in Hong Kong on Saturday, auction house Zurich Asia said. The 1941 blue and black stamps, rare because the picture of Sun is accidentally inverted, sold for…
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Stamps capitalize on turnovers to down Bombers
WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Blue Bombers beat themselves Saturday, as interceptions and fumbles gave the Calgary Stampeders a 32-21 win and sole possession of second place in the CFL’s West Division. More: continued here