Alicia Post Office could be closedWalnut Ridge Times DispatchAlicia has been notified that the post office there may be closed as part of congressional budget cutting efforts. Approximately 50 people attended a meeting to discuss the possibility on March 3. Patti Robinson, district manager of marketing with the …Gwynedd post …
Read More »Texts will replace postage stamps in Sweden and Denmark
Like it or not, the Internet’s variety of communication tools have paved the way to extinction for tangible letters. But even though its popularity has been drastically decreased, snail mail still serves a purpose – and it’s now getting an electronic makeover. More: continued here
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Daily Mail Dale Earnhardt Sr.'s Hearse For Sale on eBayKTLAA 15-year-old Lincoln Town Car billed as "Dale Earnhardt Sr.s Last Ride" is listed for sale on eBay for $1.5 million. As of Wednesday morning, there were no bids on the car. The auction is scheduled to end next Tuesday. According …
Read More »Demons shut out Stamps in Coy opener – BCLocalNews
Demons shut out Stamps in Coy openerBCLocalNewsBut then the Demons finally found a way past Stamps goalie Justin Foote not once, but three times. Daniel Mayer scored on a power play with 4.32 left in the third with assists going to Craig Hewitson and Blane Markwart. Just 31 seconds later, …
Read More »Michigan letter carrier dies after porch collapses – Detroit Free Press
WXYZ Michigan letter carrier dies after porch collapsesDetroit Free PressNancy Schafer, 46, of Dundee, had worked out of the Dundee post office since 1993. / UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE The Wayne County Medical Examiner's Office is performing an autopsy today on a mail carrier who was killed Tuesday when the …
Read More »Harry Potter stamps launched – BSCkids
The Guardian Harry Potter stamps launchedBSCkidsThe Royal Mail has launched eight stamps celebrating British magical figures. JK Rowling creations will be on the first class series stamps which will feature Harry Potter stars Sir Michael Gambon appearing in character as Dumbledore and Ralph Fiennes …Harry Potter characters to star on …
Read More »Text messages licking stamps in Scandinavia
Denmark is launching SMS stamps next month, with Sweden to follow. Germany has a similar system, but the text-message codes cost more than normal stamps. More: continued here
Read More »Post Office launches mortgage products for first-time buyers – FinanceNews.co.uk
FinanceNews.co.uk Post Office launches mortgage products for first-time buyersFinanceNews.co.ukTargeting first-time buyers, the Post Office launched two new mortgage products today (Wednesday, march 9, 2011). The Loan-to-Value ratio (the ratio of amount of Loan provided by the lender to the price of the property) for both the products can go …Twin …
Read More »Minnesota bill pits Twins, Springsteen against StubHub – La Crosse Tribune
Minnesota bill pits Twins, Springsteen against StubHubLa Crosse TribuneSupporters include eBay, which owns StubHub, and a fan group opposed to restrictions on paperless tickets. Concert promoters and venues including Target Center say the bill would benefit scalpers and hurt fans. They say artists such as Bruce …and more » More: continued …
Read More »Bohannon P.O. closed indefinitely
Bohannon Post Office, which opened in 1887, has been closed indefinitely by the U.S. Postal Service because of a personnel issue. More: continued here
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