The Postal Service said Friday it lost $3.1 billion in the April through June period and could be forced to default on payments due to the federal government when the fiscal year ends in September. More: continued here
Stamps fine-tune O-line in preparation for TabbiesCalgary HeraldIt'll be the fourth different starting lineup on the O-line in six games this season; in comparison, the Stamps made just one lineup change on the O-line in the first 12 weeks of the 2010 season, when Dimitri Tsoumpas returned from an NFL tryout and …and more » More:…
ABC News Nearly a third of state used food stamps in MayMontgomery AdvertiserMore than 1.4 million Ala bamians — nearly a third of its residents — received food stamps in the month of May as Alabama dug out of the brutal April tornadoes. "That's never happened be fore, even when we've had hur ricanes," said…
J’Micheal Deane may have switched positions and practice jersey colours, but old traditions die hard. More: continued here
Lila Heitshusen has some practical concerns if the post office in Uehling would close. More: continued here
Stamps' Deane in a new placeToronto Sun"I'm hoping to see progress from last week's play," said Stamps head coach John Hufnagel. "I didn't know what to expect truthfully but he surprised me." The defensive playbook is much more straightforward than the offensive one. …and more » More: continued here
You've got mail: online purchases make post office prosperLaunceston TimesA 24-hour pick-up hub run by Australia Post at St Leonards is being trialled and ''the post office of the future'', being trialled in Brisbane, will have 24-hour parcel lockers. Mr Twomey said: ''It's reinvigorating a bit of excitement about getting …and more » More: continued here
Daily Mail Post office loses $3.1B last quarterDeseret NewsOn the positive side, Donahoe said, there has been an increase in parcels business as the post office carries more items purchased via the Internet. The post office has asked Congress to change or drop the requirement that it make a $5.5 billion annual …USPS Nearing Default;…
14 Minnesota farmers' markets now accept food stampsPioneer PressFourteen farmers' markets in Minnesota can now sell their produce to people on food stamps. To make nutritious foods and homegrown produce more accessible to a low-income clientele, the markets now can accept federal Supplemental … More: continued here
Residents in rural Mendota might lose post officeWestport-NewsHis shop shares a building with the city's post office, which on any given day is frequented by many of the town's 200 residents, who must go there to pick up their mail. Like many rural outposts, mail is not delivered. "The foot traffic here is …and more »…