The USPS has proposed closing hundreds of offices to fight off a budget gap. But is the rise of email the main reason for the shortfall? We take a look at what else is behind the postal service's woes. – READ BLOG More: continued here
Soldiers of Fortune vs Food StampsNorwich Bulletin (blog)We have money for contractors and mercenaries, but the GOP wants to cut back on food stamps to prevent cuts to the defense Department. From the AP 4-18-12 “Republicans controlling the House are eyeing big cut to food stamps as they piece together …and more » More: continued here
Soldiers of Fortune vs Food StampsRockford Register Star (blog)We have money for contractors and mercenaries, but the GOP wants to cut back on food stamps to prevent cuts to the defense Department. From the AP 4-18-12 “Republicans controlling the House are eyeing big cut to food stamps as they piece together …and more » More: continued…
KPIC Tiller, other rural post offices to remain openKPICControversy over possible post office closures has had some rural Douglas County residents up in arms. But, the US Senate passed an amendment to keep those rural post offices open. The announcement was made Wednesday morning at the Douglas County Board … More: continued here
JOINT OIREACHTAS COMMITTEE:ALMOST A third of resignations by postmasters since 2011 have resulted in post office closures, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications heard yesterday. More: continued here
John Hufnagel and the Calgary Stampeders have two hurdles to get over when the Canadian Football League holds its draft next week. More: continued here
New York Times Senate Passes Plan to Give Postal Service Fiscal ReliefNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday overcame opposition from several Republicans and passed legislation that would overhaul the financially ailing Postal Service, voting weeks before the agency plans to begin closing thousands of post offices and …Senate passes bill that would keep…
eBay iPad App To Synch Auctions With TV ShowsStorefrontBacktalkBut eBay is now prepping an app that is trying to overlap mobile—in this case, an iPad tablet—with television. eBay CEO John Donahoe in an investors' call on April 18 mentioned the upcoming app. It is designed to function with specific TV shows, … More: continued here
Daily Mail Royal blunder: Guy Ritchie's girlfriend Jacqui Ainsley flashes her boobs at …Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter It's not often members of the royal family agree to show up to movie premieres. So when they do you'd think the other celebrity guests would be on their best behaviour and turn up in their finest…
Stamps hope to continue CFL draft successCalgary HeraldSecond, the Stamps face the tall task of trying to outdo a splendid 2011 draft from which their top four picks — receiver Anthony Parker (first round, third overall), defensive lineman Junior Turner (second round, ninth overall), linebacker Akwasi …Hufnagel, Stampeders preparing for CFL Canadian college draftHamilton Spectatorall…