The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced that it plans to launch legal action to stop Royal Mail using agency staff to clear the backlog caused by the postal strikes. More: continued here
Read More »Stampeders’ Bryant named CFL player-of-the-week (AM770 CHQR)
The Calgary Stampeders are pleased to announce that import receiver Romby Bryant has been named the Canadian Football League’s offensive player of the week. Bryant continued to find his form with the Stamps, catching nine passes for 211 yards last Friday in the Stampeders’ victory over Edmonton. Both totals were …
Read More »Costco plans to accept food stamps nationally; will accept in at least half its U.S. stores by Thanksgiving (Seattle Times)
Issaquah-based wholesaler tested program at Costco stores in Queens and Brooklyn. More: continued here
Read More »No more cuts to post office – Valley Echo
No more cuts to post officeValley Echo“I wish to assure you that there are no plans at this time to reduce the number of hours the Canal Flats Post Office is open to the community,” wrote Greene … More: continued here
Read More »Officials at eBay prohibit auction for Tiller’s alleged killer – Kansas City Star
CBS News Officials at eBay prohibit auction for Tiller's alleged killerKansas City StarAn eBay auction planned by abortion foes to raise money for the man accused of killing Wichita abortion George Tiller will not be permitted, …What Will EBay Do? Anti-Abortion Auction Slated for Alleged Killer of Abortion …CBS NewsEBay …
Read More »Rally planned to oppose closing of South Anderson post office – Anderson Independent Mail
Rally planned to oppose closing of South Anderson post officeAnderson Independent MailResidents will rally outside of the South Anderson branch of the post office Friday to advocate for keeping it open after … More: continued here
Read More »eBay-toting iPhone users like to Buy It Now (Macworld.com via Yahoo! News)
eBay, the Internet’s garage sale or auction house, depending on your point of view, is reaping the benefits of having a free iPhone app. According to this Financial Times report, users of eBay’s iPhone app have spent over $400 million over a variety of items from the service. It seems …
Read More »REPORT: Police auctioning off motorized La-Z-Boy used in DWI – Autoblog (blog)
Northland’s NewsCenter REPORT: Police auctioning off motorized La-Z-Boy used in DWIAutoblog (blog)… and over-the-top modified, recliner chair involved in his DWI incident and crash recently is going on the eBay auction block later this week. …After DWI, Motorized La-Z-Boy To Be AuctionedWCCOPolice to auction off nitrous-fueled, motorized La-Z-Boyengadget (blog)Motorized La-Z-Boy …
Read More »Longtime local postal window clerk retiring (Plainview Daily Herald)
After nearly 28 years with the Plainview Post Office, Linda Meason decided it’s time to put down the stamps. More: continued here
Read More »Mail Strike Talks Reconvene – 4RFV
Mail Strike Talks Reconvene4RFVTrade union chiefs and Royal Mail bosses are meeting again today in an attempt to avert a second wave of postal strikes. Workers are planning to walk out … More: continued here
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