APS Announces a New Addition to the Series of Free Downloadable Mini-Stamp…Albany Times UnionBaseball and stamp collecting have more in common than you might think — while one is “America's pastime” the other is “America's hobby.” Both have been part of leisure time for more than 100 years. The American Philatelic Society, America's stamp…and more »…
Tax hike prompting a run on cigarettes, outlets saySuburban Life PublicationsThe owners say the state is restricting the distribution of tax stamps that must be attached to cigarette packages before they are sold at retail. The Illinois General Assembly this spring raised the state cigarette tax by $1, to $1.98 per pack.and more » More: continued…
Palace says Prince Philip's health improvingKTVLLONDON (AP) — Royal officials say Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, have improved considerably but will likely remain in the hospital for the next few days for treatment of a bladder infection. Philip was hospitalized on Monday with a …and more » More: continued here
A post office in the hometown of a state trooper shot to death in Monroe County while rescuing a 9-year-old boy will be renamed in his honor. More: continued here
Downers Grove has two zip codes, 60515, which covers the north part of the community, and 60516, covering the southern portion. More: continued here
OregonLive.com (blog) US Postal Service chooses Minneapolis to release four cycling 'forever stamps'OregonLive.com (blog)The Post Office probably had this planned before May 21, the day the magazine dropped Minneapolis to No. 2. Even more hurtful is that the Post Office chose a slick female as their model for the commuting stamp. They could have chosen…
Four new Bicycling Forever stamps have been issued by the U.S. Postal Service. They show a child learning to ride, a commuter, a road racer and a BMX rider. More: continued here
New colonialTODAYonlineIt was this colonial-tinged history that inspired Lu to offer the modern British fare that The Royal Mail now serves. And what's British cuisine without a roast with all the trimmings? Here, the USDA prime roast is served in individual portions of … More: continued here
Stamps.com Staffers Tap Deep AnalyticsInvestor’s Business DailyBy MOREY STETTNER, It's hard to coast through a job interview at Stamps.com. Rather than just hype their qualifications, candidates confront an actual business challenge and try to solve it. "We use case interviews," said Ken McBride, chairman and … More: continued here
Pittston Post Office named for State Trooper Joshua MillerAllentown Morning CallBy Tracy Jordan, Of The Morning Call A post office in the hometown of a state trooper shot to death in Monroe County while rescuing a 9-year-old boy will be renamed in his honor. Legislation to name the Pittston Post Office in honor of Joshua…