Africa AhoyArab NewsBy ROGER HARRISON | ARAB NEWS Commodore of the Union Castle fleet William Byles, captain of the venerable Royal Mail steamer Edinburgh Castle had his thumb on the fire alarm button. Through the ship, short bursts of clanging bells shrilled and … More: continued here
U.K. Budget Finds 28 Billion-Pound Windfall, Sunday Times SaysBloombergA state takeover of the Royal Mail's pension fund generated a 28 billion-pound ($44.3 billion) windfall for the UK's budget, the Sunday Times reported, without naming its source. The transfer requires European Union approval, which is expected within …and more » More: continued here
Stamps extend RaymondCalgary SunAfter a breakout season, the Stamps have shown the veteran defensive back some love. Raymond has received a contract extension with the Stamps, keeping him in Red and White through the 2014 season. The deal will likely be officially announced early … More: continued here
Post office closure would delay local mailEvening ObserverBy SAMANTHA The United States Postal Service closing of a Buffalo post office could affect the way mail in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties is delivered. Currently, the mail sent out locally is delivered overnight. If the Buffalo post office closes, … More: continued here
Rant & Rave: Get that Porta-Potty off your lawn!The Seattle TimesSeattle Times readers share Rants & Raves about strangers who are unkind to an autistic boy and the US Post Office. No comments have been posted to this article. Rant and Rave To people who are so ungracious toward my 8-year old autistic son.and more »…
Shirley prison program needs computers to refurbishBoston.comMARK ON HISTORY: Cambridge resident Henry Lukas, education director at the Spellman Museum of Stamps& Postal History, will present “You Can Learn a Lot from the Corner of an Envelope'' at noon Tuesday in the Fine Arts Center at Regis College, …and more » More: continued here
Annual junior duck stamp art contest underwayVictoria AdvocateStudents in kindergarten through 12th grade may submit their unique designs of North American waterfowl by March 15 for this year's Junior Duck Stamp art contest. The Junior Duck Stamp contest is an art and science-based program developed for schools … More: continued here
Auctionbytes eBay Spring Changes Brings More Work for Sellers – Summing up SR1AuctionbyteseBay announced major changes that are coming to the site this spring as part of Seller Release 1, the first of two semi-annual updates that impact sellers. eBay made the announcement on Tuesday and provided more details on this Spring Update …and more »…
Minnesota Legislator Discusses Food Stamps: Please Don't Feed The AnimalsCare2.com (blog)A Minnesota state representative, discussing the expansion of people using food stamps, tries to illustrate her point that the program creates dependency by quoting an “ironic” story a “friend” sent her. As Bluestem Praire reports, Minnesota Republican …and more » More: continued here
A year ago, Keon Raymond moved his family to Calgary full-time to become a bigger part of the Stampeders organization. More: continued here