East Tennessee Congressmen say Post Office must adapt, changeExaminer.comCongressman Roe admitted that he had been opposed to the idea of eliminating Saturday mail delivery, but now thinks that doing so may be a good idea, especially if the Post Office sees a great deal of cost savings from doing so. …
Read More »Nearly half of Americans are low-income as rising expenses, unemployment … – Washington Post
Nearly half of Americans are low-income as rising expenses, unemployment …Washington Post“Safety net programs such as food stamps and tax credits kept poverty from rising even higher in 2010, but for many low-income families with work-related and medical expenses, they are considered too 'rich' to qualify,” said Sheldon Danziger, …and …
Read More »Revamp of old post office to be completed by June 30
The remodeling and expansion of the interior floor space in the old post office building at 95 N. County Road will be complete by June 30, Palm Beacher Jeff Greene told the Town Council on Wednesday. More: continued here
Read More »Mumbai: Post office that delivers diseases – Daily News & Analysis
Mumbai: Post office that delivers diseasesDaily News & AnalysisThe rear portion of a partly-defunct post office has turned into a garbage dump, overrun by mosquitoes and other vermin. A foul smell permeates the place, making it uninhabitable for nearby residents, pedestrians and even hawkers. … More: continued here
Read More »Gift-Givers Drop Off Presents For Kids At NO Post Office – WDSU New Orleans
CBS New York Gift-Givers Drop Off Presents For Kids At NO Post OfficeWDSU New OrleansMandeville resident Elizabeth Chugden said she chose 22 of the letters sent to the USPS, went shopping and dropped off the gifts to the downtown post office. Chugden said she has four children and two grandchildren …
Read More »Decision on post office closings delayed
Two Clermont County post offices that were on a nationwide list for possible closure will remain open a while longer. More: continued here
Read More »eBay merchant exposes hundreds
Beware when shopping online this holiday season as at least one eBay merchant has been found to have exposed the personal information of hundreds of Australians on the internet. More: continued here
Read More »eBay Seller Exposes Buyer Transaction Data on Website – AuctionBytes Blog (blog)
AuctionBytes Blog (blog) eBay Seller Exposes Buyer Transaction Data on WebsiteAuctionBytes Blog (blog)Did eBay shut it down? Did they act unilaterally to do so? Was it with (or without) the seller's permission or cooperation? If eBay did shut down the web site, I wonder who gave them the authority to …
Read More »War on drugs; Post office workers; Costs of Occupation
War on drugs; Post office workers; Costs of Occupation More: continued here
Read More »Wisconsin post office gives Rudolph’s stamp of approval – WAOW
Wisconsin post office gives Rudolph's stamp of approvalWAOWBy Nate Barrett, Multimedia Journalist – bio | email AP source: Walker donor arrested as part of probe RUDOLPH (WAOW)–A post office nestled in Central Wisconsin comes to life this time of year. A tiny town benefiting from the most favorite reindeer of …
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