BusinessWeek New US Post Office Ads Warn Us About the Dangers of EmailTIMEBut more to the point, the ads are a pathetic attempt to stem the tide of digital innovation and convenience that is washing away the Post Office's dead tree business model. It's like buggy-whip makers warning about the …
Read More »Oregon’s hunger assistance program receives two awards – Statesman Journal
CalorieLab Calorie Counter News Oregon's hunger assistance program receives two awardsStatesman JournalAlmost 92 percent of Oregonians eligible for food stamps are enrolled. It was also awarded $2.4 million for timely processing of applications. "It's a really big deal," said Belit Stockfleth, SNAP and youth services program manager for the Oregon …
Read More »Food stamp ‘challenge’ lays bare hard times in US
A record 45 million Americans are now living on food stamps, a weekly stipend from the US government that helps them make ends meet in hard times. More: continued here
Read More »Everyday heroes, not stars, should be on stamps
In our comment of the week, a reader says postal service should honor those who really work . Also: Your thoughts on Mike Myers naming his son Spike, gaining weight for roles, Michael Jackson concert memories, and Robert Pattinson’s beard. More: continued here
Read More »Food stamp ‘challenge’ lays bare hard times in US – AFP
AFP Food stamp'challenge' lays bare hard times in USAFPBALTIMORE, Maryland — A record 45 million Americans are now living on food stamps, a weekly stipend from the US government that helps them make ends meet in hard times. For everyone else, there's the Food Stamp Challenge, thrown down by anti-hunger …
Read More »Royal Mail cuts compensation, introduces “Deliver to neighbour” – TameBay
Post and Parcel Royal Mail cuts compensation, introduces “Deliver to neighbour”TameBayRoyal Mail have today welcomed changes to their compensation policy and delivery terms and conditions. The changes have been approved by Postcomm and will affect many online retailers who use Royal Mail contract services. …Green light for Royal Mail to …
Read More »Ferndale Post Office on List for Closure Study but Not A ‘Done Deal’ – Patch.com
Catskill Daily Mail Ferndale Post Office on List for Closure Study but Not A 'Done Deal'Patch.comUS Postal Service Spokesman for the Detroit District Ed Moore said that Ferndale's post office is being reviewed for closure but nothing is final. By Terry Parris Jr. Detroit District Spokesmen for the US Postal …
Read More »Damar to fight closing post office – Houston Chronicle
Damar to fight closing post officeHouston Chronicle(AP) — Residents of the tiny town of Damar in northwestern Kansas say they'll fight possible plans to close their post office. The Rooks County town of about 150 residents is among 134 post offices in Kansas the Postal Service has identified as …and …
Read More »Damar to fight closing post office – San Antonio Express
Damar to fight closing post officeSan Antonio Express(AP) — Residents of the tiny town of Damar in northwestern Kansas say they'll fight possible plans to close their post office. The Rooks County town of about 150 residents is among 134 post offices in Kansas the Postal Service has identified as …
Read More »Facebook executive joining eBay’s board – BusinessWeek
Auctionbytes Facebook executive joining eBay's boardBusinessWeekFacebook executive Katie Mitic is joining eBay Inc.'s board of directors, the online auction company said Thursday. The announcement brings eBay's board to 12 members, 10 whom are independent. Mitic currently leads Facebook's platform and mobile …eBay Names Facebook's Katie Mitic to Board of DirectorsAuctionbytesFacebook …
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