The New Mexico Independent (blog) NM gov adds food stamps to special session agenda [1:56 pm]Farmington Daily TimesSusana Martinez says she will call for legislation to address a lack of funding for New Mexico's supplemental food stamp program to be placed on the agenda for next month's special session. A …
Read More »eBay Inc. Completes Acquisition of Zong – Business Wire (press release)
eBay Inc. Completes Acquisition of ZongBusiness Wire (press release)(BUSINESS WIRE)–eBay Inc. (Nasdaq:EBAY) today announced it completed its previously announced acquisition of Zong, a leading provider of payments through mobile carrier billing. In accordance with the terms of the acquisition agreement announced on …eBay Inc. Completes Acquisition of ZongMarketWatch (press release)all …
Read More »USPS makes it official: It’s RIP for Harmony PO
Its doors closed in April 2008, but the U.S. Post Office has decided that, as of today, Aug. 11, the Harmony Post Office is officially closed and permanently replaced by an already existing outdoor metal box with locking mailboxes. More: continued here
Read More »West Liberty Post Office announces service changes – West Liberty Index
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Read More »Grassy Creek Post Office on the chopping block – Jefferson Post
Donside Today Grassy Creek Post Office on the chopping blockJefferson Postby Adam Orr, Staff Writer The US Post Office in tiny Grassy Creek that straddles the North Carolina/Virginia state line has been slated for possible closure. “If they do close it down, it'll really be a slap in the face …
Read More »Fun Zone Carousel for Sale on EBay – Patch.com
Fun Zone Carousel for Sale on EBayPatch.comFor $150000 or so, you can buy the Balboa Fun Zone's famous carousel on eBay. The 1954 merry-go-round, with its 30 jumping horses, eight stationery ponies and two chariots, is on the block after losing its lease. "I will miss the Merry Go Round …
Read More »Post Office Returns Letters In NM Driver’s Licenses Check
Gov. Susana Martinez’s office says more than a quarter of the letters her office sent out to verify whether immigrants who received a New Mexico driver’s license continue to be residents of the state have been returned by the post office. More: continued here
Read More »Developer plans mixed-use project for Harrisburg post office – Patriot-News
Developer plans mixed-use project for Harrisburg post officePatriot-NewsBy ERIC VERONIKIS, The Patriot-News A Blue Bell-based developer plans to spend $1.5 million on improvements to Harrisburg's Market Street post office to try to attract mixed-use leases to the building that could include office, retail and industrial …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Maplewood officials back post office – STLtoday.com
Maplewood officials back post officeSTLtoday.comMAPLEWOOD • Officials aren't going to let the city's post office be closed without a fight. The council passed a resolution on Tuesday expressing support for keeping the post office open and "fully operational." The US Postal Service is looking at …Possible Post Office Closing Draws …
Read More »Zong Officially Acquired by eBay
eBay announced that it has officially completed its acquisition of Zong, announced just over a month ago. Zong provides payments through mobile carrier billing, and is now part of PayPal. eBay says it adds complementary technology and talent to strengthen … More: continued here
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