Simpsons Stamps On Sale Today – Today Is/Was May 7, 2009Digital City, NYBy Digital City Staff The Simpsons postage stamps are available to the public for the first time today. Announced in April, today is a big day for fans of the long-running, historic show and it's a big day for …
Read More »Post workers dispute over pay gap – BBC News
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Read More »Stamps on rise (The Times-Reporter)
New prices for mailing services, including a 2-cent increase in the price of a first-class mail stamp to 44 cents, will go into effect Monday. More: continued here
Read More »Rare Marilyn photos for sale on eBay (UPI)
CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif., May 6 (UPI) — U.S. singer, composer and jazz pianist Buddy Greco has announced he is selling on eBay his memorabilia collection, which includes rare photos of Marilyn Monroe. More: continued here
Read More »Deutsche Post pulls out of Royal Mail race – Financial Times
Deutsche Post pulls out of Royal Mail raceFinancial Times, UK – James WilsonBy James Wilson in Frankfurt Deutsche Post yesterday pulled out of the running for a stake in the uk's Royal Mail and instead turned the spotlight on the need to overhaul its own mail delivery business as it races to cut …
Read More »Food stamp delays tackled – Denver Post
Food stamp delays tackledDenver Post, CO – Allison SherryBy Allison Sherry State officials have inked a $44 million contract to rehabilitate and maintain the computer system that manages welfare and food-stamp benefits, as counties beg for help and support in processing a deluge of new applicants. … More: continued here
Read More »Post office food drive is Saturday – Troy Record
WBNG-TV Post office food drive is SaturdayTroy Record, NYThis Saturday, post offices across the country will participate in the 17th annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food collection program. Postal carriers will collect canned foods and non-perishable items left at mailboxes as part of the nation's largest one-day …Leave food at mail boxes …
Read More »Australian Government embarassed as 'inverted' Frankie stamp goes … – The Right Perspective
Australian Government embarassed as 'inverted' Frankie stamp goes …The Right Perspective, NYAustralian Government and Australia Post officials are reportedly seething at news of a security lapse that's resulted in the disappearance of a special edition stamp. The stamp was commissioned after massive public outcries by philatelic enthusiasts … More: continued here
Read More »Watertown Post Office to take part in food drive – Watertown Daily Times
The B-Town Blog Watertown Post Office to take part in food driveWatertown Daily Times, WIAs part of the 17th annual National Association of Letter Carriers “Stamp Out Hunger” food drive, on Saturday Watertown Post Office workers will be collecting nonperishable food items that are placed near mailboxes along their delivery routes. …
Read More »Rare Marilyn photos for sale on eBay – United Press International
HotIndieNews.com Rare Marilyn photos for sale on eBayUnited Press InternationalHe is pictured here interviewing Marilyn Monroe in an undated file photo. rlw/FILE UPI | Enlarge CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif., May 6 (UPI) — US singer, composer and jazz pianist Buddy Greco has announced he is selling on eBay his memorabilia collection, …
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