Parade ride auctioned on eBaySan Jose Mercury NewsAP NEW ORLEANS—The Krewe of Muses auctioned off a ride in its Carnival parade, netting $8900 on eBay to benefit the Young Survival Coalition, an organization that helps young women diagnosed with breast cancer. Krewe of Muses Captain Staci Rosenberg …and more » More: …
Read More »US issues Year of the Dragon Stamp – Xinhua
China Daily US issues Year of the Dragon StampXinhua25 (Xinhuanet) — The US postal service issued its Year of the Dragon Stamp in San Francisco on Monday to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year. The stamp is the fifth of its kind that the US Postal Service has issued to …
Read More »Offices in Shipley, Bingley and Bradford West could close – Bradford Telegraph and Argus
Offices in Shipley, Bingley and Bradford West could closeBradford Telegraph and ArgusA closure threat at three Royal Mail delivery offices in the Bradford district has been greeted with alarm. Discussions are being held by Royal Mail about the possible axing of the offices in Shipley, Bingley and Bradford West in …
Read More »Then and Now: From Post Office to Darbar – Patch.com
Then and Now: From Post Office to DarbarPatch.comThe Wallacabuckers Social Club is now Darbar Indian Restaurant — but before that, it was a Post Office. One of the best things about writing this column is the surprises. When I picked the image for the Then and Now that I posted …
Read More »Ten-year deal set to secure future of Post Office
The Government has secured the future of the Post Office under a 10-year deal giving certainty to postmasters, ministers announced yesterday. Related Stories Middle managers 'under pressure' Construction's 'lost decade' jobs fear Survey: over 60s are struggling Rising costs hit Cussons' profits Two major retail events in the city More: …
Read More »Dan Popkey: If Obama’s the ‘food stamp president,’ what’s Idaho Gov. Otter? – The Idaho Statesman
Dan Popkey: If Obama's the 'food stamp president,' what's Idaho Gov. Otter?The Idaho Statesman2 in the nation for food stamp growth. Last week, GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich called Barack Obama the “food stamp president,” citing a record number of Americans receiving food aid. Idaho has set its own record, …
Read More »Petition to save Acushnet post office open for signatures – SouthCoastToday.com
Petition to save Acushnet post office open for signaturesSouthCoastToday.comKeating said closing the Acushnet branch will not solve what ails the postal system. "Rather than eliminating the services provided by each post office, we must correct the issue of pension overpayment and remove arbitrary regulations requiring …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Brownback says he will review Kansas policy on food stamps – Kansas City Star
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Brownback says he will review Kansas policy on food stampsKansas City StarSam Brownback said Tuesday that he would review a new policy that has eliminated food stamps for hundreds of low-income children who are US citizens but whose parents are illegal immigrants. The Star reported Sunday …
Read More »Post office, Coast Capital on the move at Beverly Corners – Canada.com
Post office, Coast Capital on the move at Beverly CornersCanada.com"It's not common for our stores to have post offices," he said late last week. The Campbell River Thriftys was the only one left on Vancouver Island with a postal outlet once the Duncan store closed up shop on Jan. 21. …
Read More »Deal to protect post offices – The Argus
Telegraph.co.uk Deal to protect post officesThe ArgusMinisters claim to have struck a deal that will prevent any more post office closures. The government has announced a new ten-year agreement with the Royal Mail. Postmasters welcomed the “essential” deal, saying it would provide certainty after many …Ministers pledge to end to …
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