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The Barrington Commons Post Office branch, 106 Barrington Commons, is adjusting retail counter hours. Effective Sept. 8, the current weekday retail hours of 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. will be reduced to 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday retail hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. will change to 10 …

Verity determines to enhance her social graph Stob Baroness Susan Greenfield, head of the Royal Institution and occasional star of Ben Goldacre’s Bad Science column, has dramatically claimed, via the offices of the Daily Mail, that social websites harm children’s brains .… Web threats: Why conventional protection doesn’t work More: …

The city of Fernandina Beach has issued a press release stating it has not authorized the distribution of a request for qualifications by the Amelia Island Fernandina Restoration Foundation to renovate the post office on Centre Street. More: continued here

Driver crashes into Round Lake Beach post officeChicago Daily HeraldGrace said no tickets were issued and the post office wasn't open when the woman drove into the brick building, causing an unknown amount of exterior …and more » More: continued here

FERNLEY–On Saturday, locals walked into a brand new Post Office, which offers more space for both customers and postal workers. More: continued here

MEMPHIS, Tenn.—-Four drivers representing FedEx Corp. operating companies were crowned National Champions at the 2009 National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh August 18-22. More: continued here

I am a grandmother and I am writing this letter to thank George Soros and the Open Society for providing the grants for each child ages 3-17 in families that receive social services or Food Stamps. More: continued here

Crain’s Chicago Business Old Post Office auction this week – 'big animal to tackle'Crain’s Chicago BusinessThe Old Main Post Office is to be auctioned Thursday. Photo from ricklevin.com And even though the postal service is planning an “absolute auction” …Wanna buy the Old Post Office?ChicagoNowall 2 news articles » More: continued …

The look and name of Green Stamps became a cultural icon and tradition through the decades in which they were distributed.  But you didn’t have to ask most stores for the stamps. They generously handed them over to customers — indeed advertised their availability in the newspaper ads. More: continued …

A chance to spend eternity on top of Marilyn Monroe is up for bid on eBay. More: continued here