Post office superintendent caught taking bribeTimes of IndiaJAIPUR: The CBI on Tuesday allegedly caught-red handed Jhunjhunu division's superintendent of post offices Pramod Kumar Gupta at his office accepting a bribe of Rs 5000. The officer was taking the bribe to clear retirement related files of a junior … More: continued here
Bloomberg End-of-Month Hunger Hurts Students on Food StampsBloombergNew research suggests that's especially true for students from families on food stamps, perhaps because life at home gets more stressful as benefits run out. Modifying the food-stamp program so that benefits are paid out twice, rather than once, … More: continued here
Two teens admit break-in at post office for sweetsThis is South WalesTHREE teenagers have appeared in court after a Swansea post office was broken into and sweets and chocolates stolen. The Manselton Post Office was burgled after the front window of the Robert Street outlet was smashed in the early hours. More: continued here
This is Money NS&I savers no longer able to run accounts over Post Office counter from next …This is MoneyBy Sylvia Morris Savers with National Savings & Investments (NS&I) will no longer be able to run their accounts over the Post Office counter from next month. In a blow to savers who want a passbook…
eBay Tuesday: Hurricane Of '38 DevastationPatch.comFor this week's eBay pick, however, this image of the devastation at the New London waterfront was particularly striking. Most postcards on the site show landmarks or other pleasant site from around the city, but this one, offered by user … More: continued here
Food stamp use down in JanuaryChristian Science MonitorIn January, 64307 recipients were removed from the food stamps program, but participation continues to rise on a year over year basis. By SoldAtTheTop, Guest blogger / April 3, 2012 This chart shows the nation's food stamp participation as compared to … More: continued here
Post Office branch to open in Erie's Mercantile BuildingGoErie.comThe lobby will be open 24 hours a day for access to post offices boxes. The USPS has a five-year lease with 1401 State St. LLC, the Pittsburgh-based owner/developer of the Mercantile Building, with an opportunity for two five-year extensions. More:
KSL-TV DeLauro condemns GOP federal budget plan as one that would spread hunger (video)New Haven RegisterRosa DeLauro took aim Monday at the recently passed $3.6 trillion House Republican budget that would impose sweeping cuts in domestic programs, including food stamps, but block new taxes on millionaires. “The budget that was passed last week… would …Collecting…
Following Royal Mail price hikes to be introduced later this month, all postage weighing up to 750g will now cost £2.70 to send. More: continued here
Minyanville.com Why Starbucks' Howard Schultz Is UnderratedMinyanville.comThey have invested in eBay , Groupon , Pinkberry, Shutterfly , Good Technology, and The Motley Fool. Today, Schultz serves on the boards of Groupon and Pinkberry, helping to keep him plugged in to the latest trends in retail and e-commerce.and more » More: continued here