Is this really food stamp fraud?The Daily AdvertiserRecently I read a story about mom and pop stores that were committing food stamp"fraud." These terrible people were undercharging a bit for the food so the poor guy on food stamps could have cash change to buy soap. Food stamps do not allow you to buy ……
Generous posties deliver funds for nurseryThe Northern EchoKIND-HEARTED Royal Mail staff have helped raise money so a nursery can improve its facilities for children with special needs. Postal workers at the Royal Mail delivery office in Darlington rallied round to raise £704 towards equipment for a sensory … More: continued here
Hindustan Times eBay syncs iPad app with TV programsHindustan TimesInternational auction site eBay announced on November 21 an addition to its iPad app which will show US consumers goods listed on eBay related to the TV program that they are watching — thereby tapping into the so called 'couch commerce' market. …EBay iPad App Allows…
Northamptonshire Evening Telegraph Extra staff needed for Christmas postal rushNorthamptonshire Evening TelegraphAN EXTRA 750 seasonal workers will help make sure Christmas mail is delivered on time across the county. Royal Mail is taking on hundreds more seasonal workers at its Northampton Mail Centre during the weeks leading up to Christmas. … More: continued here
Oakland Post Office gets reprieveBaxter BulletinA meeting with US Postal Service officials set for 5:30 pm Dec. 6 at the Oakland Community Center about the future of the Oakland Post Office has been canceled, according to Marilyn Strawhun, president of the Oakland Area Improvement Association, … More: continued here
Number on food stamps soarsModesto BeeCalFresh, formerly the food stamp program, says that in September in Merced County, 51343 people received CalFresh, a 70 percent increase since September 2006. The average monthly CalFresh benefit is $146 a person. In Merced County, 35000 low-income …and more » More: continued here
FIGHT FOR OUR POST OFFICENapa Valley RegisterEditor: It's amazing how one can grow up taking so much for granted: freedom, democracy, public education and yes, even going to one's own post office. Knowing mail is safe in its box and packaging is available for overnight delivery are vital services … More: continued here
The US Postal Service is raising rates for its more profitable express mail and priority mail shipping next year, part of its efforts to stave off bankruptcy. More: continued here
Kirkintilloch Today Missing mail case sent to the procurator fiscalKirkintilloch TodayPiles of letters and other posted items were discovered in a Kirkintilloch house in September – prompting an inquiry by Royal Mail. Since then the Herald has been inundated with calls from residents claiming they have had delayed mail delivered with … More: continued here
Post Office Savings SchemesPress Information Bureau (press release)The gross collection under various small savings schemes of Post Office Savings Scheme during 2009-10 and 2010-11 were Rs. 2,50931 crore and Rs. 2,74720 crore (provisional) respectively. The gross collection has registered an increase of 8.78%, …and more » More: continued here