When it comes to government programs in this country, every agency is like the children in the mythical Lake Woebegon: above average. Likewise, every government subsidy should be done away with, expect the ones that help us. More: continued here
Read More »Lithium batteries go on post office banned list
The U.S. Postal Service is banning international shipments of electronics using lithium batteries – such as smartphones, laptops and iPads – citing the risk of fire. More: continued here
Read More »Residents react to rural post office changes – AberdeenNews.com
Residents react to rural post office changesAberdeenNews.comCutting a post office's hours is better than having no post office at all, but it could create problems, residents throughout northeastern South Dakota said. Seneca's office might get its hours cut from six a day to two. Resident James Beam said he … …
Read More »Sumner school, businesses pleased P.O. will remain
KEARNEY— Some Sumner residents breathed a sigh of relief at the news that their town’s post office will keep its doors open. More: continued here
Read More »Mountain View woman seeks to rename downtown post office after son killed in Iraq war
It's been nearly eight years since Lt. Kenneth Ballard of Mountain View was killed while serving in Iraq. More: continued here
Read More »COUNTY AT WEMBLEY: Royal Mail regulars deliver for big day – South Wales Argus
COUNTY AT WEMBLEY: Royal Mail regulars deliver for big daySouth Wales ArgusThe Royal Mail, on Mill Street, is taking 550 people in 11 coaches to the game this morning. Landlord Mike Jones said the pub usually organised a coach to take people to County games. "When we realised they got …
Read More »First-class photograph gets stamp of approval – This is Leicestershire
First-class photograph gets stamp of approvalThis is LeicestershireA picture taken by a blind photographer has been given the seal of approval by the Royal Mail. Dr Brian Negus's image of Stormont, home of the Northern Ireland Assembly, has been used on a new set of stamps. The 65-year-old, who is …
Read More »eBay Fashion app for iPhone updated with browse by brand capability, improved … – IntoMobile
eBay Fashion app for iPhone updated with browse by brand capability, improved …IntoMobileeBay Fashion app for iPhone got a small update, making it even easier to shop for clothes and accessories while on the go. The first thing you'll notice is a slightly revamped (“lighter”) look and feel, but there …
Read More »TexMessage: Reyes announces a halt to planned post office closure – Houston Chronicle (blog)
Houston Chronicle (blog) TexMessage: Reyes announces a halt to planned post office closureHouston Chronicle (blog)Congressman Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas) announced yesterday that the US Postal Service is no longer proceeding with its plans to close the Socorro US Post Office, a facility that Reyes said on his website serves “thousands of …
Read More »Farmers markets taking food stamps
A growing number of farmers markets in Virginia are swapping food stamps for strawberries. More: continued here
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