Mail problems should be addressedPhiladelphia InquirerThe US Postal Service is down — in employees, post offices, revenue and first-class mail it moves — but I'm not kicking here. I'm reporting on the minority of USPS employees who don't seem able to put on a hat without instructions.and more » More: continued here
Watauga Democrat Post office stallLas Vegas Review – JournalAs many as 3000 mostly rural post offices have so little work that it could be accomplished in a two-hour day – though of course they're open far longer. The postmaster is ready to start closing redundant regional mail processing centers and small …USPS facing challenges due…
Bids on the car once owned by the first man to walk on the moon were up to $250,090. More: continued here
BusinessTech eBay, Walmart building new search enginesNews24San Francisco – eBay Inc and Walmart Stores Inc are developing new web search engines to better compete against Amazon.com Inc in the fast-growing e-commerce market. As more people shop online, they often end up at the top of a website typing in a …EBay, Wal-Mart search for revved-up…
Vets Back From War Face Shocking RealityPatch.com… a night to make time for his part-time job loading baggage for Delta Airlines, training classes in the afternoons and searching for a full-time job with benefits to support his wife and two kids without relying on food stamps and other assistance. More: continued here
Franklin discusses leasing more space in Five Points Post OfficeThe TennesseanFRANKLIN — The Five Points Post Office building in downtown Franklin might be getting another tenant. City Administrator Eric Stuckey will query Franklin aldermen this week to see if there's support for seeking another tenant to lease space in the … More: continued here
Daily Mail Au revoir Carla! France's first unmarried 'Premier Dame' set for the ElyseeDaily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter If he appears dull on paper, there is a racy back story to the new French President Francois Hollande. It involves the mother of his four children, the politician Segolene Royal, with whom he lived for 30…
Increase in stamp price does not burden consumersThe Sun DailyKUALA LUMPUR (May 7, 2012): The Dewan Negara was told that the increase in stamp price from 30 sen to 60 sen since July 1, 2010 did not burden the people. Deputy Information Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Joseph Salang said the reason being …and more »…
Pennies for the post officeConcord MonitorThere is a good and needy cause that has a built-in collection system in place and is desperately in need of funds: the US Postal Service. Just dump your pennies into any mailbox, a fistful or a can full, to be picked up on regular collections, … More: continued here
Special Stamp Issue – "Hong Kong Festivals"7thSpace Interactive (press release)Hong Kong (HKSAR) – Hongkong Post today (May 7) announced that a set of stamps on the theme "Hong Kong Festivals" will be released for sale together with associated philatelic products on May 22. A predominantly Chinese community, Hong Kong observes … More: continued here