Branstad rejects criticism post office ownershipKTTCTerry Branstad says his ownership of about a dozen rural buildings that house post offices in Iowa poses no conflict of interest with his criticism of the US Postal Service's decision to close many rural post offices. Branstad said Tuesday that only 1 …and more » …
Read More »Webb Simpson wins playoff at Deutsche Bank Championship
Simpson wins for the second time in three weeks, beating Chez Reavie on the second playoff hole and moving to the top of FedEx Cup standings. Simpson wins for the second time in three weeks, beating Chez Reavie on the second playoff hole and moving to the top of FedEx …
Read More »White powder sparks bomb alert at Bomb alert at Chester Royal Mail sorting centre – ChesterChronicle.co.uk
White powder sparks bomb alert at Bomb alert at Chester Royal Mail sorting centreChesterChronicle.co.ukA BOMB alert caused disruption at the Royal Mail sorting office in Chester in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday, September 6). A worker raised the alarm about 2.40am after spotting a white powder leaking from …
Read More »Can the Post Office Survive the Digital Age? – WebProNews
Can the Post Office Survive the Digital Age?WebProNewsIn an article earlier this year, we asked, “Is email killing the post office?” Well, the post office is not dead yet, but it's not helping from the looks of it. The US Postal Service doesn't have the money it needs to pay …
Read More »Collect+ to offer drop-off points for Parcel2Go users – Post and Parcel
Collect+ to offer drop-off points for Parcel2Go usersPost and ParcelThe delivery services are run by parent company Yodel, the UK's second largest parcel delivery business after the Royal Mail. Mark Lewis, CEO of Collect+, said partnering with Parcel2Go meant working with the “UK's largest parcel booking service”. …and more » More: …
Read More »Food stamps to be allowed in RI sub shops – Houston Chronicle
Food stamps to be allowed in RI sub shopsHouston ChroniclePROVIDENCE, RI (AP) — Rhode Island plans to allow homeless, elderly and disabled residents to use food stamps at some Subway restaurants. The Providence Journal reports (http://bit.ly/p28pw4 ) the Food Access Project pilot program will involve four …and more » More: continued …
Read More »The City’s Post Office Area Was Once Thriving With Neighborhood Groceries – Patch.com
The City's Post Office Area Was Once Thriving With Neighborhood GroceriesPatch.comLook closely at the buildings on East Main and Silver streets in Middletown and you may see remnants of the great age of prolific mom-and pops. Before Hurricane Irene pushed her way into town, the last few articles in The …
Read More »Hot Stock Research for eBay, Medtronic, RF Micro Devices, Regeneron … – PR Newswire (press release)
Hot Stock Research for eBay, Medtronic, RF Micro Devices, Regeneron …PR Newswire (press release)eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY): Substantial Stock Option Sale made by company Senior Vice President – Michael Jacobson on Sep 1st, at stock price (US$30.62). Disclose date: Sep 2nd. Read Full Report: http://www.insiderslab.com/PR2/090611B/EBAY/eBay.pdf …Hot Stock Research for eBay, …
Read More »The Post Office Is Dying Because We Don’t Need It Anymore [Government]
# government The Post Office is going to die, so says the old pony express. They’re strapped for cash, probably defaulting on a $5.5 billion payment due this month and will shut down entirely this winter unless Congress stabilizes its finances. Sad. But we don’t really need it anymore. More » …
Read More »What Is Going On? – Business Insider
What Is Going On?Business InsiderThe post office's problems stem from one hard reality: it is being squeezed on both revenue and costs. As any computer user knows, the Internet revolution has led to people and businesses sending far less conventional mail. At the same time, …Showdown at the Post OfficeAmerican …
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