Most of the unemployed no longer receive benefitsGOPUSATheir options include food stamps or other social programs. Nearly 46 million people received food stamps in August, a record total. That figure could grow as more people lose unemployment benefits. So could the government's disability rolls. …and more » More: continued here
Read More »LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Truth needs to be told about post office
Concerning the possible closure of the Stateline post office, please tell the rest of the story. More than half of the 4,365 available boxes at the Stateline office are vacant because for more than two years no boxes have been allowed to be rented. More: continued here
Read More »Collecting china: how to buy from eBay – The Guardian (blog)
The Guardian (blog) Collecting china: how to buy from eBayThe Guardian (blog)eBay has revolutionised the way all sorts of collectables are sought, bought and sold. Jane Perrone has some handy tips on how to find a retro bargain An antique Qianlong famille rose 'swallow' china bowl. Unlikely to be found …
Read More »Village’s delight as post office service returns – Cambridge News
Village's delight as post office service returnsCambridge NewsResidents of Fulbourn will once again have a post office after suffering “frustration and problems” for more than a year. The Co-operative Group has announced it will pilot a new service in its Fulbourn food store as part of a “Post Office Local” …
Read More »£15m boost for Christmas post – The Press Association
Harlow Star £15m boost for Christmas postThe Press AssociationRoyal Mail is to set up nine sites across the country, including one in Watford, to handle the huge Christmas postbag this year. The postal group is investing an extra £15 million in the sites as it gears up to deliver an …
Read More »RBS: £500m bonuses for ‘casino’ bankers despite collapse in profits – Daily Mail
IBTimes RBS: £500m bonuses for 'casino' bankers despite collapse in profitsDaily MailState-owned Royal Bank of Scotland is to lavish around £500million in bonuses on its 'casino' bankers – despite a collapse in profits. Hundreds of traders and investment bankers who were bailed out by taxpayers at the …Raining Bonuses in …
Read More »Kmart Guam prematurely sold ‘Call of Duty 3’ – KUAM.com
USA Today Kmart Guam prematurely sold 'Call of Duty 3'KUAM.comThe game is so sought after around the world that someone actually purchased one on eBay for $1700. The Guam Kmart store manager declined to comment about why the video games were put out on shelves last week and whether the …
Read More »New Russia residents pack Town Hall in support of post office
The landlord of the New Russia post office has offered to drop the rent to $1 a year if the Postal Service will keep it open. More: continued here
Read More »Royal British Legion hail Aston Villa armed forces day a massive success – Birmingham Mail
Royal British Legion hail Aston Villa armed forces day a massive successBirmingham MailA MIDLAND war hero was the guest of honour as Aston Villa held a special armed forces day ahead of Saturday's clash with Norwich. Solihull-born Lance Corporal Matt Croucher, who was awarded the George Cross for bravery …and …
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Royal Mail is to set up nine sites across the country, including one each in Swindon and Bristol, to handle the huge Christmas postbag this year. More: continued here
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