'Food stamp challenge' poverty wake-up call to US politiciansEkklesiaBy agency reporter A US interfaith TV cable channel has highlighted the recent "food stamp challenge" to challenge poverty and attitudes towards it in America. The programme also looked at the effect the challenge had on Congress members who took it. …Day 2: Hungry for Dinner at…
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Total Telecom eBay Sends 'Mobile Manifesto' to UK Government; Stresses Network ImprovementsITProPortalThe eBay-led cross-industry group is requesting the UK government to prioritise network improvements so consumers take up e-commerce. The cross-industry group consists of a network of operators, retailers and trade bodies that are calling for a "Mobile …eBay claims unreliable mobile networks cost UK…
Irwinville keeps up its post office fightWALB-TVThis sign points to the post office in Irwinville. But if the US Postal Service has its way, the post office will close soon. This sign on Highway 32/Highway 125 welcomes visitors to Irwinville. … More: continued here
Royal Mail gears up for ChristmasThe Press AssociationRoyal Mail is laying on thousands more trucks, vans, trains and flights to help deliver the two billion-item festive postbag. Around 38000 trucks and vans will be used to collect and distribute mail – 5000 more than usual – and there will be nine extra …and more » More:…
EBay's RedLaser app lets users 'Buy It Now' from local storesDigitaltrends.comEBay RedLaser mobile app lets customers skip the long lines this holiday season by purchasing gifts from local retailers directly from the app. In an attempt to make it easier to purchase all the gifts customers want to buy this holiday season, …Mobile app from…
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Seychelles postal services launch State House commemorative stampForimmediaterelease.net (press release)(Forimmediaterelease.net) As part of the Seychelles celebrations to mark State House's 100th year of existence, the Seychelles Postal Services has honored this occasion with the release of one stamp to celebrate the 100th anniversary. …and more » More: continued here
New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) The government Friday hiked interest rates on deposits under the public provident fund (PPF) scheme to 8.6 percent from 8 percent and post office savings accounts to 4 percent from 3.5 percent – a move that will benefit millions of depositors. More: continued here
Catskill Daily Mail Rural Post Office closures will hurt Natives, elderly and the poorThe Circle NewsPost offices in Pine Point (Ponsford), Naytauwaush, Squaw Lake, and Ponemah, Minnesota are scheduled for closure this year as as a result of federal budget cuts. The US Postal Service (USPS) lost $8.5 billion last year, which brings it to…