Bart Stupak's Abortion ContortionGOODInstead of battling to ban transfats, Art Stupak demands instead that poor people be forbidden from redeeming food stamps at stores that sell junk food. …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Parma Councilman Brian Day and Briggs Post Office branch sponsor food drive (Parma Sun Post)
The city of Parma is asking residents living in the 44134 zip code to help families in need this Thanksgiving by donating food. The project is a joint effort by Councilman Brian Day and the Briggs Post Office, 5611 State… More: continued here
Read More »Cut pay of public sector fat cats, says Harman… apart from bosses at the BBC and Royal Mail (Daily Mail: World News)
Labour’s deputy leader admitted salaries for high-ranking public servants had ‘got out of hand’ and announced a review. More: continued here
Read More »Hong Kong To Issue Special Stamps For East Asian Games (Bernama)
HONG KONG, Nov 16 (Bernama) — Hong Kong Post Monday announced that a set of stamps based on the theme of “Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games” would be released for sale with associated philatelic products on Dec 5, reported China’s Xinhua news agency. More: continued here
Read More »Former post office plan hangs in balance (Hampshire Chronicle)
A SCHEME to turn the former post office and stores in Compton into four flats will come before planners on Thursday, November 19. More: continued here
Read More »Edmonton’s Hall says first season as CFL head coach had its ups and downs – The Canadian Press
Canoe.ca Edmonton's Hall says first season as CFL head coach had its ups and downsThe Canadian PressFred Stamps led the league with 1402 yards on 85 receptions and was the only Edmonton receiver to crack the 1000-yard plateau. Stamps, offensive lineman …Stamps roll over EskimosCanada.comEskimos offence fizzlesEdmonton JournalStamps open quest …
Read More »Congress approves renaming NE Portland post office for MLK – kgw.com
Congress approves renaming NE Portland post office for MLKkgw.comThe US House voted on Monday to rename a Northeast Portland post office for the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Renaming the post office at 630 NE … More: continued here
Read More »eBay Motors founder starts new e-commerce site (CNET)
Glyde attempts to make it easier for users to buy and sell used goods. It might be difficult for the new site to compete against eBay. More: continued here
Read More »Historically Speaking: Coon Creek post office established in July 1895 – Bartlesville Examiner Enterprise
Historically Speaking: Coon Creek post office established in July 1895Bartlesville Examiner EnterpriseThe post office was established July 26, 1895. In 1898 the Bartlesville Magnet had no listing of businesses in Coon Creek. The residents included Mary Caps, … More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail: Britain’s worst company (Times Online)
Royal Mail is a disgrace. Critics say that the company needs to be dragged into the 21st century, but that’s far too optimistic — the 20th century would be a good start. Even that is probably an insult to the Victorian postal service. More: continued here
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