The New Mexico Independent (blog) New Mexico has second highest proportion of food stamp recipientsThe New Mexico Independent (blog)One in five New Mexicans, or about 20.7 of the state's population, are on food stamps, according to the US Department of Agriculture. The Wall Street Journal reports that 428642 New Mexico residents use the …and more »…
Post Office Issues All Points BulletinNBC Bay AreaEach bin has a clear warning label that reads “Maximum penalty for theft or misuse of postal property $1000 fine and 3 years imprisonment.” That label, although serious in verbiage, hasn't seemed to deter folks from stockpiling them. The post office… More: continued here
National Ledger The 'terrifying' celebrity Cabbage Patch Kids dollsThe Week MagazinePhoto: eBay The image: Thanks to toymaker JAKKS Pacific, Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler is now a not-especially-youthful Cabbage Patch Kid decked out in tight jeans and an abundance of beaded bracelets and necklaces. The Tyler doll — along with four …Take Home Your Fave Celeb…
Meeting in Newton tonight on potential post office closuresBoston.comNewton residents will have the opportunity to speak their mind about the potential closing of five local post office branches when the US Postal Service holds the first of two public meetings tonight. Boston area Postmaster General James Holland will …U.S. Post office holding meetings on potential…
Barrigada building: President Obama signed into legislation a bill renaming Guam Main Facility U.S. Post Office in Barrigada, photographed yesterday, the “John Pangelinan Gerber Post Office Building.” More: continued here
23. John Donahoe, president and CEO, eBay– Most Powerful People in WirelessFierceWirelessWhat makes him powerful: When eBay reported third quarter 2011 revenues of $3 billion–a 32 percent year-over-year increase–the company's president and CEO John Donahoe was quick to credit the jump to the company's fast-growing mobile commerce efforts … More: continued here
TechRadar UK CEA Outlines More '12 CES PlansTwiceJohn Donahoe, president and CEO of eBay, will deliver a keynote address at the Leaders in Technology Dinner (LIT), an invitation-only event, to take place at 6:30 pm Wednesday, Jan. 11, in the Lafite Ballroom at The Wynn. …eBay Inc.'s John Donahoe to Keynote the 2012 CES Leaders…
Bridge of Weir set to get new post office by end of monthThe Paisley Daily ExpressCAMPAIGNING villagers are celebrating after being told they are to get a new post office to replace the one which closed this summer. Bridge of Weir Post Office shut its doors in June but bosses are now teaming up with…
Chance discovery for Dereham stamp enthusiastNorfolk Eastern Daily PressPhilatelist Steve Stevens has bought a book of stamps that are missing the silver from the Queen's head. Picture: Ian Burt By DAISY WALLAGE Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Excitement and intrigue are not what you would usually associate with the often … More: continued here
PanARMENIAN.Net Fridtjof Nansen stamp put into circulation in ArmeniaPanARMENIAN.NetNet – A stamp, dedicated to the 150th birth anniversary of Norwegian explorer, scientist, diplomat and humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen was put into circulation November 9. Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Norway, Edward Nalbandian and Jonas Gahr Store, …and more » More: continued here