Israel's population rises to 7411000Israel 21C, CAApr. 27 – The upcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Israel in May is to be commemorated by a selection of stamps. The Israel Philatelic Service will be issuing two My Own Stamp sheets, the first on sale from May 4, and during the …
Read More »PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL WESTON – Bangor Daily News
Houston Chronicle PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL WESTONBangor Daily News, MEFor now, let's stick with the stamps. While anyone other than a philatelist might scoff at how a tiny scrap of paper could inspire such a passionate response, director Scott RC Levy has come to understand the seductive power of postage. …Last …
Read More »The Queen's message – by e-mail – BBC News
BBC News The Queen's message – by e-mailBBC News, UKThe content of the message is unremarkable. Its method of delivery is unique. The e-mail address used will pretty quickly disappear into the ether. Was it, one wonders, queen.elizabeth@royal.gov.uk? Whatever it was, inboxes around the globe aren't … More: continued here
Read More »Mayor: Post office building for sale – Palm Beach Daily News
Mayor: Post office building for salePalm Beach Daily News, FLBy MEGAN V. WINSLOW Despite past denials that the island's main post office is for sale, confirmation from the mayor has led the US Postal Service to finally own up to its plans for the landmark building. "I will say that the …
Read More »Job Fair on May 13 (OurSports Central)
INDIANAPOLIS – Job seekers can visit Conseco Fieldhouse on Wednesday, May 13, when The Job Fair presented by the Indiana Fever will be conducted from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The job fair offers the chance to meet with personnel from organizations in all industries represented in Indianapolis, including Clarian Health, …
Read More »Ebay Seller Satirizes GameStop "Check-out" Policy With $5000 Price Tag – Kombo.com
Kombo.com Ebay Seller Satirizes GameStop "Check-out" Policy With $5000 Price TagKombo.com, MichiganA seller on Ebay, Newyorkrarebooks, is selling a copy of Valkryia Chronicles for almost $5000 because of the game's "condition". Here is an excerpt from the item description. I am selling a "Gamestop NEW" (also known as gutted) PS3 game …
Read More »(AFX UK Focus) 2009-04-27 14:55 UPDATE 1-French Post Office FD to join merged mutual bank (Interactive Investor)
PARIS, April 27 (Reuters) – French Post Office finance director Nicolas Duhamel is due to join the new mutual bank formed from the merger of Banque Populaire and Caisse d’Epargne, said a spokesman for La Poste. “He has confirmed that he’ll be leaving to join the banks,” the spokesman told …
Read More »Royal Mail workers could walk out over jobs threat (Daily Mirror)
Post services may be thrown into chaos over Royal Mail’s plans to cut thousands of jobs. More: continued here
Read More »Voter registration due – Dalles Chronicle
Voter registration dueDalles Chronicle, WAIf you have questions regarding registration, contact the elections office at (541) 506-2530. Ballots for the May 19 election will be taken to the post office May 1 for delivery beginning Saturday, May 2. People who believe they are registered voters …Statewide Special Election Registration DeadlineKGTV, 10News.comall …
Read More »‘Historic moment’ as city moves to buy downtown post office (Fernandina Beach News-Leader)
Fernandina Beach Commissioners have taken a major step toward acquisition of the downtown post office building. A non-binding letter of intent from the U.S. Postal Service for purchase of the Centre Street post office was approved 4 to 1 Tuesday. More: continued here
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