Food Stamp Diet ChallengeKOBI-TV NBC 5 / KOTI-TV NBC 2Oregon has the top spot in the category that no state wants to lead. the number of people who have turned to food stamps in order to survive. Today, nearly one-in-five Oregonians are using them and the program is at risk …
Read More »It’s time to part with your precious post office – Philadelphia Inquirer
Kansas City Star It's time to part with your precious post officePhiladelphia InquirerTo stem the tide, the Postal Service is pursuing a wide range of cost-cutting measures. Among them: closing underused post offices. It has so far identified about 3700 for possible closure, ranging from Pony Express Station in Fallon, …
Read More »Harlow shops face Royal Mail probe after overcharging for stamps – Harlow Star
Harlow Star Harlow shops face Royal Mail probe after overcharging for stampsHarlow StarBy Vicky Lane THREE Harlow newsagents are facing a Royal Mail probe into allegations they are overcharging customers for stamps following a Star investigation. Local residents first alerted the Star to a number of Harlow independent retailers charging …
Read More »Post office mix-up spooks Manley Hot Springs residents – Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
Post office mix-up spooks Manley Hot Springs residentsFairbanks Daily News-Minerby Matt Buxton/mbuxton@newsminer.com FAIRBANKS — While Washington DC works on its fix for the US Postal System, residents of Manley Hot Springs were surprised on Wednesday when their local post office abruptly shut its doors. More: continued here
Read More »Mafia murder suspect arrested at post office metres from Scotland Yard HQ – Evening Standard
LBC 97.3 Mafia murder suspect arrested at post office metres from Scotland Yard HQEvening StandardGianfranco Techegne, 48, was held by extradition officers as he waited in a queue at a post office next to New Scotland Yard in St James's. He is wanted in Naples by anti-Mafia investigators for the …
Read More »When A Price Rise Becomes A Price Benefit – Response Source (press release)
When A Price Rise Becomes A Price BenefitResponse Source (press release)The subject of Royal Mail's price increases has become a hotly debated matter over recent years. On one hand customers complain about the loss of collections and post offices. On the other hand few personal customers send much mail, using …
Read More »Post office mix-up spooks Manley Hot Springs residents
FAIRBANKS — While Washington D.C. works on its fix for the U.S. Postal System, residents of Manley Hot Springs were surprised on Wednesday when their local post office abruptly shut its doors. But … More: continued here
Read More »EBay shifts gears in India as rivals step up – Reuters
EBay shifts gears in India as rivals step upReutersLocal competitors, Amazon pose India threat * EBay to speed investment in advertising, distribution * Expects entry of PayPal to give it a boost * Most India online merchandise buys are cash on delivery By Nandita Bose MUMBAI, April 27 (Reuters) – …
Read More »Senate bill addresses post office closures
There are 186 post offices are slated for closure around Arkansas. More: continued here
Read More »Falmouth post office flooded
ALMOUTH, Trelawny — Heavy rains in Falmouth this morning has forced the post office in that north coast town to provide limited service, due to the flooding of the 19th century building that houses the facility. More: continued here
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