The transfer of the Royal Mail pension scheme to the state has been given the green light by European regulators, paving the way for a £28 billion boost to public finances. More: continued here
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Kennedy Center plans street arts festival with jugglers, bands, theater for …Washington PostIt will include performances at Eastern Market, Half Street near Nationals Park, Farragut Square, the Old Post Office Pavilion and elsewhere. At the Old Post Office, a nighttime performance will feature San Francisco's Project Bandaloop. More: continued here
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Read More »eBay Sells Rent.com to Primedia – Auctionbytes
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Last week, the Campbell Post Office made history when it appointed the city's first Filipino postmaster. More: continued here
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The U.S. Labor Department finds a pattern of discrimination at the express delivery company More: continued here
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All it took was a few minutes on a mat with some pros for Corey Mace to realize he will never become a two-sport athlete. More: continued here
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