Dog nips are just part of the job – Churchdown postmanThis is GloucestershireGETTING the odd nip from a determined dog is part and parcel of life as a postie, a former Royal Mail worker has said. John Jones has spoken out in response to a national inquiry, launched by Royal Mail, that revealed up to…
Sheriff's Maserati auctioned on eBay againDaily CometBy Eric Heisig A high-priced car seized more than two-and-a-half years ago by the Terrebonne Sheriff's Office was auctioned on eBay again and went for more than $3000 less than it did the first time. The 2005 Maserati Quattroporte was purchased on eBay…and more » More: continued here
eBay Instant Sale trades tablets for cash in 60 seconds or lessMarketWatch (press release)Starting today, eBay is making Canadians a limited-time offer for their used tablets through eBay Instant Sale, an electronics trade-in program that makes it easy for consumers to get quick cash for their tablets or other electronic devices.and more » More: continued here
Kan. House backs policy on food stamps, immigrantsNECN(AP) — The Kansas House has given strong support to a state policy reducing or denying food stamps to US-born children of illegal immigrants. During debate Friday on a new state budget, the House voted 113-7 against forcing Gov.and more » More: continued here
Sen. Baucus tells postmaster general that he needs to visit before closing …The RepublicMax Baucus is telling the postmaster general that he should visit rural Montana post offices before making any decisions to close some of them. The US Postal Service recently announced that it is closing three mail processing facilities in the state, …and…
Food stamps asset test gets first legislative hearingwitf.orgMany said refusing food stamps to people with savings will punish people for trying to get out of poverty. Retailers said an asset test, along with Gov. Corbett's proposed elimination of its cash assistance program, will hurt their bottom line.Pa. food-stamp asset test proposal panned by criticsPocono RecordAdvocates…
Post office changes name to honor MarinePacific Daily NewsRick Cruz/Pacific Daily News/rmcruz@guampdn.com The Guam Main US Post Office in Barrigada has changed its name to the John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office in honor of the late Marine sergeant. The Marine veteran served in the Vietnam War. More: continued here
New stamps issued by Emirates Postgulfnews.comDubai Emirates Post has issued new stamps that commemorate the 25th year anniversary of Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais Cultural Foundation. The foundation was established in 1987 by Sultan Bin Ali Al Owais as prestigious cash award that reward Arab writers, … More: continued here
The Williams Lake Stampeders will meet the Kitimat Ice Demons tonight at 8 p.m. in the Coy Cup semifinal. More: continued here
Stamps land semifinal berth at Coy CupWilliams Lake TribuneMatt Lees put the Stamps ahead at the 6:09 mark of the first, (Nathan Zurak, Rory McDade) and Stu Sasges (Josh Lund) extended the lead to 2-0, within a minute. Nathan Zurak made it 3-0 (Matt Lees, Aaron Zurak) made it 3-0 and the Stamps seemed set…