Srinagar, May 24 (PTI) Dr Talat Ahmad, a professor at the department of Geology in Delhi University, has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of University of Kashmir.A communique from the state Governor”s office today said the new VC is expected to take charge of the post early next …
Read More »Concern for town’s fire brigade in Princes Risborough sorting office closure – Bucks Free Press
Concern for town's fire brigade in Princes Risborough sorting office closureBucks Free PressWORRIED residents have expressed their concern about the closure of the Princes Risborough Royal Mail sorting office as three relief firemen from the town's crew work there. Royal Mail said it will close the office in Bell Street …
Read More »Middleton people want their post box sent back – Ilkley Gazette
Middleton people want their post box sent backIlkley GazetteThe box was taken down in March, and repeated enquiries to the Royal Mail's customer services department have failed to find out when the postbox will return. Middleton people wanting to post a letter now have to drive to the former Middleton …
Read More »Royal Wedding Hat Sells for $130K – ABC News
ABC News Royal Wedding Hat Sells for $130KABC NewsPrincess Beatrice of York's hat she wore to the Royal Wedding sold for approximately $130000, on eBay."It has its own personality, and I am so happy that we have raised the most incredible amount of money and can make an even bigger …
Read More »Indonesia’s ruling party axes ‘corrupt’ treasurer to save face
Jakarta (The Jakarta Post/ANN) – In a face-saving move, Indonesia’s ruling Democratic Party finally decided to discharge Muhammad Nazaruddin from his position as party treasurer after a wave of damaging graft allegations were thrown at him. More: continued here
Read More »How Will eBay Blow its Skype Windfall? – Wall Street Journal (blog)
How Will eBay Blow its Skype Windfall?Wall Street Journal (blog)With the stroke of Steve Ballmer's pen, Skype transformed from a pretty crummy acquisition for eBay into a smart investment. Now, how will eBay spend its windfall? Microsoft's $8.5 billion purchase of Skype earlier this month rescued … More: continued here
Read More »Is Home Ministry just post office, asks BJP
New Delhi, May 20 (PTI) BJP today demanded the resignation of Home Minister P Chidambaram for the goof-up in India”s most wanted list and wondered whether his Ministry was “just a post office” to pass on any list that was provided to it.”Is Home Ministry just a post-office that it …
Read More »Leslie E. Stamps, 74 – Muncie Star Press
Leslie E. Stamps, 74Muncie Star PressLEESBURG, FL – Leslie E. Stamps, 74, of Leesburg, Florida, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011, at Wuesthoff Brevard Hospice & Palliative. He was born February 4, 1937, to Joyce and Estel Stamps. Les was retired from GE, Past President of the Fraternal … More: …
Read More »30,000 could face charges over Twitter
LONDON, May 24 (UPI) — Experts said a British judge’s attempts to press criminal charges against a journalist for a Twitter post could lead to charges against 30,000 other people. More: continued here
Read More »Hannacroix post office on possible closure list – Catskill Daily Mail
Hannacroix post office on possible closure listCatskill Daily MailNEW BALTIMORE — Residents by the dozens turned out for a meeting held, ironically, at St. Patrick's Hall, Ravena, for information about the proposed closing of the Hannacroix Post Office on Route 9W just north of Route 51. … More: continued here
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