Port Wentworth on list of possible post office closuresWTOC"I literally walk across the street and so do many other people," said Marc Wilks, who works across from the post office. "We'll stop twice a day and check … More: continued here
Read More »Possible Post Office closings include 4 in Chicago, 3 in Gary, Ind. (Chicago Sun-Times)
The Postal Service has narrowed the number of offices facing possible closure to 413, including four in Chicago and three in Gary, Ind. Post offices still being considered for closing after the latest review are at 4642 S. Bishop, 2148 E. 71st St., 10422 S. Ewing Ave., and 2405 N. …
Read More »FedEx Cup: Half full, or empty? (The Sun Chronicle)
NORTON – Justin Leonard was talking to reporters covering the Deutsche Bank Championship the other day when he was asked a simple question: Would he rather win The Players Championship or the FedEx Cup? More: continued here
Read More »St. Louis post offices spared the ax – Bizjournals.com
San Francisco Chronicle St. Louis post offices spared the axBizjournals.comWhen Harvard Muhm heard the Clayton post office was being considered for possible closure, the attorney nearly stopped in his tracks. …Fewer Post Offices Targeted for ClosureWashington PostFive Oakland Post Offices still on the chopping blockSan Francisco ChroniclePostal facilities facing closure …
Read More »DSS urges residents to pre-apply for disaster food stamps (The Advocate)
As residents remember the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Gustav, the state social services agency reiterated the importance of pre-applying for disaster food stamps. More: continued here
Read More »Guess who’s coming to Bay Street? Fontaine signs on with Royal Bank (The Globe and Mail)
Phil Fontaine, the former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations who successfully bent the ear of power figures from the Prime Minister to the Pope, is about to wield his influence on Bay Street. More: continued here
Read More »The Dunmow Broadcast and Recorder (The Dunmow Broadcast)
COURAGEOUS firefighters from Essex have helped to promote new Royal Mail stamps which pay tribute to Britain’s fire service. The six stamps, released on Tuesday September 1, show images of those who regularly risk their own lives to save others and the testing conditions they operate under. More: continued here
Read More »EBay Fetches Surprisingly High Price For Skype Unit (Investor’s Business Daily via Yahoo! News)
EBay on Tuesday brought the gavel down on its largest auction ever, saying it has found a buyer for its Skype Internet phone business. More: continued here
Read More »Paddy Hopes to Move Up FedEx Cup Rankings this Week (Cybergolf National)
Padraig Harrington is back among the world’s top-10 ranked golfers after he finished tied for second in last weekend’s The Barclays, the first tournament in the FedEx Cup Playoffs. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps colorful but costly – Wed, 02 Sep 2009 PST (The Spokesman-Review)
Perhaps one of the money-saving possibilities for the Postal Service is to eliminate the multicolor packages and constant new issues of stamps. Why is it necessary to offer Disney characters, celebrities, scenic views and what else to deliver an envelope that will be discarded? The Postal Service exists for service …
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