Imagine a nation without the Postal Service. It could reach a point next summer where it doesn’t have the money to keep operating. More: continued here
Read More »Chambersburg residents say post office closure holds more meaning
CHAMBERSBURG, Ill. (WGEM) — Starting Saturday, Chambersburg residents will have their mail delivered directly to their home. But the residents say in such a small town of just 250 residents, going to pick up their mail everyday was anything but a chore. More: continued here
Read More »If the post office closed, would anyone miss it?
The postmaster general is struggling to keep the organization afloat as more people ditch mail in favor of the Internet. Still, it’s hard for many to imagine a world without the post office. More: continued here
Read More »Should Restaurants be Allowed to Accept Food Stamps? – AllGov
AllGov Should Restaurants be Allowed to Accept Food Stamps?AllGovWith food-stamp benefits more than doubling in recent years, the restaurant industry has decided it wants in on the action. Federal law currently prohibits restaurants from accepting food stamps, although exceptions are allowed for the disabled, …Food Stamps At Fast Food Restaurants?WJXT …
Read More »Arrest made in NT$40 mil. savings heist – China Post
Arrest made in NT$40 mil. savings heistChina PostA former post office clerk has been arrested in Taipei in connection with the theft of almost NT$40 million in postal savings belonging to the town hall and residents of a small island five years ago, police said yesterday. Ho Ping-huei, who was …
Read More »State benefits extended to replace food lost in Tropical Storm Irene – Providence Journal
Subversify State benefits extended to replace food lost in Tropical Storm IreneProvidence JournalThe state Department of Human Services announced on Friday that it has received federal approval to extend the time period in which recipients of food stamps–– now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program –– may apply for …
Read More »No more mail? What would Ben Franklin think? – Ct Post
ABC News No more mail? What would Ben Franklin think?Ct Post7, 2011, William Scott, 79, enters a post office to mail a letter in Worthington, Ohio. Scott said he usually visits the post office three times a week to send mail. If the local post office were to shut own, …
Read More »Anne Nix makes NH’s floating postal office run
Aboard the M/V Sophie C. tour boat, Anne Nix serves as deck hand, tour guide and ice cream vendor. And from a small closet packed with canvas bags, a scale and other supplies, she runs the nation’s only inland floating post office. More: continued here
Read More »Time for Stamps ’08 Replay – Toronto Sun
CBC.ca Time for Stamps'08 ReplayToronto SunThe last time the Stamps lost the Labour Day Classic was 2008, when they eked out a 38-33 victory in the rivalry-game rematch and eventually rolled to a Grey Cup parade. “That was big,” said Stamps receiver Ken-Yon Rambo with a grin. …Eskies thrilled to …
Read More »Nike MAG shoes from ‘Back to the Future’ go up for auction (video) – TheCelebrityCafe.com
Globe and Mail Nike MAG shoes from 'Back to the Future' go up for auction (video)TheCelebrityCafe.comNike has put the Back to the Future, Part II inspired Nike MAG shoes up for auction on eBay. If you still want one, you have until the end of today to place a bid. …
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