Today in history: Dec. 5, 2011Record-SearchlightIn 1911: The Little Nellie Mine in the Iron Mountain District, which was dropping 10 stamps, was completing installation of five additional stamps. Development work was being carried on in the main shaft; sinking was begun some three weeks earlier. …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Governor: State Investigating Irene-Related Food Stamp Fraud – Patch.com
CBS New York Governor: State Investigating Irene-Related Food Stamp FraudPatch.comAdministered by states, the federal D-SNAP program is intended to provide food assistance to households not already in the SNAP program – also known as food stamps. Those receiving aid must meet income and asset eligibility requirements. …State Launches Fraud InvestigationHartford …
Read More »Albany post office in jeopardy – WFXL FOX 31
Albany post office in jeopardyWFXL FOX 31ALBANY, GA — You may have heard news about Albany's post office being in jeopardy. Eric Bailey, president of Albany's American Postal Workers Union, told Fox 31 News the United States Postal Service will be consolidating Albany's preocessing plant …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Postal cuts to slow delivery of first-class mail – Utica Observer Dispatch
Postal cuts to slow delivery of first-class mailUtica Observer DispatchA postal carrier leaves the United States Post Office location on Pitcher Street, September 21, 2011, in Utica, NY. By HOPE YEN The Associated Press Facing bankruptcy, the US Postal Service is pushing ahead with unprecedented cuts to first-class mail … …
Read More »Fedex Field Escalator Suddenly Stops
An incident involving the “upper level escalator” occurred just before the end of the Redskins Game Sunday as a large portion of the crowd was exiting Fedex Field in Landover. More: continued here
Read More »Shoppers to go online in a frenzy of clicks for Christmas gift buying – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald Shoppers to go online in a frenzy of clicks for Christmas gift buyingSydney Morning HeraldeBay vice-president, Deborah Sharkey. Photo: Jim Rice AUSTRALIANS will be hitting the shops in record numbers this week without even stepping out their front door. While retailers are nervously waiting for Christmas shoppers …
Read More »Royal Mail warns on festive tips
The Royal Mail has warned staff not to accept Christmas gifts valued at more than £30 for fear of bribery charges. More: continued here
Read More »Kentucky’s congressional delegation keeps wary eye on proposed postal cuts – Lexington Herald Leader
Fox News Kentucky's congressional delegation keeps wary eye on proposed postal cutsLexington Herald LeaderThe post office closures have residents in rural communities and those near postal hubs, like Lexington, crying foul and the lawmakers who represent those communities are taking notice. "The United States Postal Service provides many Central …Analysis: …
Read More »Deutsche Post chief warns on sell-off difficulties – Financial Times
Deutsche Post chief warns on sell-off difficultiesFinancial TimesSelling state-owned postal companies like the UK's Royal Mail has become “hugely difficult” given competition from private operators and the decline of letter volumes due to the proliferation of email, the head of Germany … More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail bribery warning: Postmen told Christmas tips could mean jail – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Royal Mail bribery warning: Postmen told Christmas tips could mean jailDaily MailRoyal Mail bosses have posted guidance on an official website stating that even in the 'season of goodwill', staff should not accept gifts greater than £30. The warnings follow the introduction earlier this year of the Bribery …
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