KSDK Scottish government urged to offer more post office servicesthegrocerThe Scottish government, Post Office and local councils have been urged to work together to help ensure the network's survival. Postal services watchdog Consumer Focus Scotland has called for a joint approach in offering more government and council …Some post office …
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The Atlantic Wire Food Stamp Use up 74% in Just 4 YearsAllGovToday, there are almost 46 million people on food stamps, or about 15% of the US population. And that total would be even higher if many Americans who are eligible for the program applied for assistance. Federal officials estimate …
Read More »Opposition To Post Office Closure Continues – Western Queens Gazette
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Read More »Als and Stamps do battle in Calgary – Sports Network
Globe and Mail Als and Stamps do battle in CalgarySports NetworkThe Stamps have been out of action since August 12 when they toppled Saskatchewan on the road by a final of 45-35. In that matchup, Calgary streaked out to a 14-0 lead and never looked back, scoring at least one …
Read More »eBay CEO to Present Keynote at Open Mobile Summit – Auctionbytes
Auctionbytes eBay CEO to Present Keynote at Open Mobile SummitAuctionbyteseBay CEO John Donahoe will give the keynote address at the Open Mobile Summit in San Francisco in November. The move further reinforces the company's commitment to mobile and its desire to make PayPal the digital wallet for online and … …
Read More »New Forever Stamp Honors American Artist Edward Hopper – PR Newswire (press release)
New Forever Stamp Honors American Artist Edward HopperPR Newswire (press release)24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, the US Postal Service forged ahead with its American Treasures series by issuing the 10th entry, a Forever Stamp featuring Edward Hopper's sailboat painting, "The Long Leg." Hopper's 1935 sunlit painting …Cape Cod National Seashore …
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World number one Luke Donald heads the field for the first of four events in the FedEx Series starting on Thursday. More: continued here
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The words “New Jersey“ and “interesting” don’t often appear in the same sentence. However, this is shaping up to be one interesting week in Edison, New Jersey, where the Top 125 players on the PGA Tour are on hand for the start of the 2011 FedEx Cup playoffs. Yesterday afternoon …
Read More »Tiny post office a bastion of tradition on Silicon Valley’s border – News & Observer
Tiny post office a bastion of tradition on Silicon Valley's borderNews & ObserverIf US Postal Service budget crunchers really decide to close the little Loma Mar, Calif., post office, they're going to have to find it first. Small isn't the word for the outpost tucked among the majestic …and more » …
Read More »Post office plight – Port Huron Times Herald
Post office plightPort Huron Times HeraldPost Master Cindy Goniewicha of the Argyle Post Office leans on the counter Tuesday inside the office. Goniewicha said the post office has an important place in Argyle's community, and there are regulars who utilize the location every day. … More: continued here
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