This is Money Post Office's RPI-linked bonds offer savings lifelineThe IndependentHard-pressed savers scrambling to beat inflation were offered a lifeline last week when the Post Office reintroduced its retail price increase (RPI) linked bond. The bonds, which were withdrawn a few weeks earlier, had been reissued …Post Office and BM …
Read More »Call for Royal Mail to put a unique stamp on 2014 celebrations
AN MSP is calling on Royal Mail to commission a series of stamps to mark the cultural and sporting events being held in Scotland in 2014 when the country will host the Commonw More: continued here
Read More »N.J. eases rules on food stamp eligibility – Asbury Park Press
N.J. eases rules on food stamp eligibilityAsbury Park PressFaced with an increasing number of people receiving food stamps, some states, like Kansas, have toughened eligibility requirements for their federally funded food assistance programs. But New Jersey has done the opposite. Gone is the requirement that …and more » More: continued here
Read More »7 new post offices to be opened – Daily Pioneer
7 new post offices to be openedDaily PioneerThe Department of Posts has decided to open seven new post offices in the State by the end of March 2012, said Chief Post Master General (CPMG) of Odisha Circle Devika Kumar. Addressing a Press conference here on Saturday on the eve of …
Read More »Post Office and BM guarantee to beat the index as cost of living soars – This is Money
This is Money Post Office and BM guarantee to beat the index as cost of living soarsThis is MoneyThe Post Office, backed by Bank of Ireland, and BM Savings, part of Lloyds, have launched inflation-linked savings bonds. It is welcome news for savers clamouring for accounts that can protect their …
Read More »Postal service revenue can’t keep up with payroll – Evansville Courier & Press
The Indypendent Postal service revenue can't keep up with payrollEvansville Courier & PressDespite its governmental affiliation and annual revenues of more than $67 billion, the postal service faces an excruciating financial crunch that includes the sale of Evansville's Downtown Post Office building. Net losses for the nine months which …hr …
Read More »Fixing the Post Office – New York Times
Fixing the Post OfficeNew York TimesSecond, with the subsequent reduction in “junk“ mail, delivery patterns could be adjusted to consolidate physical post offices. One of the postal service's great contributions has been ZIP codes. These codes would allow a dynamic analysis of those … More: continued here
Read More »Future unknown for SD ghost town bought by church – San Antonio Express
Centre Daily Times Future unknown for SD ghost town bought by churchSan Antonio ExpressToday, just one business remains: the US Post Office. The city was recently sold by ailing owner Twila Merril to Iglesia ni Cristo, a Filipino church whose intentions are a complete mystery to area residents. Photo: Amber …
Read More »Letters: Fixing the Post Office
Readers respond to “Reading the Writing on the Envelope” (Digital Domain, Oct. 2). More: continued here
Read More »Orcollo stamps class vs Cuartero – Tempo
Orcollo stamps class vs CuarteroTempoManila, Philippines – World 8-ball champion Dennis Orcollo snapped yesterday the winning streak of the hottest player in the National Pool Championship – to regain top-rank status in the highly contested tournament of the Billiards and Snooker Congress …and more » More: continued here
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