BBC News Postmaster's foreign language banBBC News, UKA Nottingham postmaster has said he will refuse to serve people in his post office if they cannot speak English. Deva Kumarasiri, who moved to England from Sri Lanka 18 years ago, runs the Sneinton Boulevard Post Office. Mr Kumarasiri said he could not …
Read More »Army renames post office for Westbrook soldier – Morning Sentinel
Army renames post office for Westbrook soldierMorning Sentinel, maineBY ELBERT AULL 03/19/2009 BY ELBERT AULL The Army is naming a post office in Iraq after a Westbrook soldier killed there nearly five years ago. Sgt. Lawrence A. Roukey, a reservist and postal worker, will be the namesake of a new military-run …
Read More »Charity sector sees drops in direct mail for first time – Brand Republic
Charity sector sees drops in direct mail for first timeBrand Republic, UKby Nikki Sandison, Marketing Direct 18-Mar-09, 08:00 LONDON – The number of direct mail items sent by charities declined last year for the first time, according to Royal Mail statistics. Since it began collecting statistics in 2004, the volume of …
Read More »Man burned after fight over food stamps dies – Houston Chronicle
Man burned after fight over food stamps diesHouston Chronicle, United StatesA 62-year-old man who was severely burned when another man threw flammable liquid at him after an argument over food stamps last week has died, authorities said today. Ceaser Vaughn, who was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital on March 11 after …
Read More »MALLUSK MAIL CENTRE DELIVERS A PAIR OF AWARD WINNERS – Newtownabbey Today
MALLUSK MAIL CENTRE DELIVERS A PAIR OF AWARD WINNERSNewtownabbey Today, UKTWO postal workers based at the Royal Mail Centre in Mallusk have picked up prizes at the Northern Ireland regional finals of the 1st Class People Awards. Kevin Maxwell and Alex Shortt will now go forward to the national finals, with …
Read More »US House OKs Renaming Bainbridge Post Office for War Hero – Kitsap Sun
US House OKs Renaming Bainbridge Post Office for War HeroKitsap Sun, United StatesBy Tristan Baurick The US House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday that would name the Rolling Bay post office after World War II Medal of Honor awardee John 'Bud' Hawk. Decorated with five of the US Armys …
Read More »Food Stamp Loophole May Lead To Change In State Law – MSNBC
10TV Food Stamp Loophole May Lead To Change In State LawMSNBCWARREN COUNTY – State leaders are pushing for a change to the state budget after it came to light that wealthy individuals were allowed to collect food stamps. Rep. Shannon Jones said Wednesday she planned to introduce an amendment to …
Read More »Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009 – Washington Post
Y Combinator Demo Day Spring 2009Washington Post, United StatesAirBnB, a startup we wrote about a few weeks ago, is like the eBay of space. Its an online marketplace for any sort of accomodation, including hotels, extra bedrooms in peoples' homes, apartments, and commercial properties. We reviewed AirBnB here. …Six best start-ups …
Read More »Edmond Post Office invites residents to Passport Day – Edmond Sun
Edmond Post Office invites residents to Passport DayEdmond Sun, OKTo make sure Edmondites are prepared for this new travel requirement, the Edmond Post Office will be among many across the nation to participate in Passport Day in the USA March 28. “I know there will be a great demand for passports …
Read More »Congress names post office for valley Medal of Honor recipient – Idaho Press-Tribune
Congress names post office for valley Medal of Honor recipientIdaho Press-Tribune, IDThe United States House of Representatives designated the United States Postal Service located at 103 W. Main Street in McLain, Mississippi, as the 'Major Ed W. Freeman Post Office.' McLain is the Congressional Medal of Honor Recipient's hometown. …mclain post …
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