Stamping ground: Olympic Games stamps set issued by Royal MailMirror.co.ukRoyal Mail is bringing out a special set of stamps for the start of the Olympic Games. They feature a cyclist, fencer, runners and a diver against London backdrops and go on sale on Friday. Royal Mail will also launch a collection of gold medal stamps…
Dog attacks on posties up 30 per cent in KT post codesYour Local GuardianTom O'Kane, director of safety for Royal Mail in the south-east, said: “Clearly most dogs are not inherently dangerous however even the most placid animal can be prone to attack if it feels its territory is being threatened. “The number of attacks…
Food stamps, symbols, shooting, moreBluefield Daily TelegraphIn all reality, 95 percent of people In The Great State Of West Virginia are probably guilty of a food stamp scheme — Angie G. • A lot of people are guilty — Mary M. On a story in which Bluefield officials said there are no plans to annex…
Rise in dog attacks on postiesWorcester StandardThe increase has been branded unacceptable by the Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union (CWU) who are leading calls for dog owners to keep their pets under control. The plea comes ahead of the school holidays when the number of attacks …Dog attacks on posties up 30 per cent…
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The stamps carry images that blend a sport with a London landmark. "Even fleet-footed Hermes himself would hang up his winged sandals and send his letters through Royal Mail if he saw the quality of these beautiful Olympic-themed stamps," said Mayor of London Boris Johnson. More: continued here
eBay Beats Forecasts On Strong Growth From MarketplacesSeeking AlphaeBay (EBAY) has just released its second quarter 2012 earnings report, in which the eCommerce giant outpaced expectations for yet another quarter. Revenue increased 23% to $3.4 billion, compared to the same period of 2011. Non-GAAP earnings came in … More: continued here
OregonLive.com Big jump in food-stamp enrollment drives farm bill debateOregonLive.comIn addition to crop and conservation programs, the farm bill pays for food stamps, technically the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. The recession spurred growth in the program, which now helps 46 million Americans, …Food stamps: Fact vs fictionWilkes Barre Times-LeaderEver more…
Daily Mail The Open 2012: Ernie Els hopes Adam Scott recoversDaily MailAustralian Scott was seemingly cruising to his first major championship success, only to finish with four straight bogeys on a dramatic afternoon at Royal Lytham to hand the title to the South African. Done it all before: Ernie Els is an experienced …Adam Scott's…
Burton Mail Figures show dogs are still a postie's worst enemy . . .Burton MailThirty incidents involving attacks on postal workers were recorded from April 2011 to April 2012 in the 'DE' postcode, which covers Burton and South Derbyshire, and although this was down 19 per cent, the Royal Mail is still battling to further…