A look at recent events in the news that pleased us …STAMP OF APPROVAL: Nationwide budget cuts won’t mean the end of the Norwood branch post office. Knoxville postal workers learned recently the office on Clinton Highway will stay open, Postmaster Sam Jaudon said. “It will not be closed or …
Read More »Stamps and coins: Several factors affect old currency’s value (The Sacramento Bee)
The economy is alleged to be turning around. Even so, people continue to search for treasure. Time to answer a few letters. More: continued here
Read More »Food stamp use up – Monessen Valley Independent
Food stamp use upMonessen Valley IndependentWhile the working, single mother of two hates the idea of using food stamps, she knows they make a …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Skint Globespan staff sell their uniforms on eBay after holiday firm’s collapse – Scottish Daily Record
Skint Globespan staff sell their uniforms on eBay after holiday firm's collapseScottish Daily RecordUni forms and branded equipment – including headrest covers, crew badges and even teaspoons – have been put up on internet auction site eBay. … More: continued here
Read More »Norwood to keep its post office – Knoxville News Sentinel
Norwood to keep its post officeKnoxville News SentinelSTAMP OF APPROVAL: Nationwide budget cuts won't mean the end of the Norwood branch post office. Knoxville postal workers learned recently the office on …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Fight to save Hacker Valley post office sparks postal inquiry – Charleston Gazette
Fight to save Hacker Valley post office sparks postal inquiryCharleston GazetteClosed since July, the Hacker Valley Post Office's empty parking lot greets travelers along W.Va. 20. By Rick Steelhammer Donna Boggs is one of many Hacker … More: continued here
Read More »Norwood to keep its post office – Knoxville News Sentinel
Norwood to keep its post officeKnoxville News SentinelSTAMP OF APPROVAL: Nationwide budget cuts won't mean the end of the Norwood branch post office. Knoxville postal workers learned recently the office on …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Hostages in Virginia Standoff Say Suspect Opened Up – New York Times
Roanoke Times Hostages in Virginia Standoff Say Suspect Opened UpNew York Times(AP) — As a post office standoff wore on on Wednesday, the hostages say, the suspect slowly opened up to them. The suspect, Warren Taylor, told them he had …Wytheville post office hostage relied on military backgroundRoanoke TimesSLED agent …
Read More »Rare stamps offer insight into history (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Electronic mail may have reduced the volume of snail mail at the post office, but stamp collecting lives on in Dumaguete City. More: continued here
Read More »Aunty’s unwanted gift goes straight to eBay – Scotsman
Times Online Aunty's unwanted gift goes straight to eBayScotsmanNew research, carried out by eBay and TNS, has found that the average person will snub one in 11 presents they receive on Christmas morning. …Recycle your Christmas and let virtually nothing go to wasteTimes OnlineThanks, you shouldn't have …Sydney Morning Heraldall …
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