Post office closures hit pensioners hardBlackpool Gazette, UK – Joe RobinsonThe post office and collecting their money from there was a way of life for pensioners. That's been lost." Despite the bad news for pensioners, some former branches have reported thriving business since they were forced to adapt. …Annual reports on the Post …
Read More »Students march to post office with troops' packages – Meadville Tribune
Students march to post office with troops' packagesMeadville Tribune, PA – Mary SpicerMonday afternoon, students from Cambridge Springs Elementary School rallied to their aid, marching the half mile to the Cambridge Springs post office carrying envelopes stuffed with letters, and boxes filled with home-baked cookies, bars and, … More: continued here
Read More »Unopened Earthbound Goes For $1000 on eBay – Escapist Magazine
Unopened Earthbound Goes For $1000 on eBayEscapist Magazine, NCThem Earthbound fans be crazy: An unopened copy of the quirky SNES JRPG fetched a hefty price on eBay – over $1000. What would you pay to get your hands on a legitimate copy of a rare game? Original copies of Final Fantasy …
Read More »'No political fix' on Royal Mail – BBC News
Times Online 'No political fix' on Royal MailBBC News, UKA compromise deal suggested as a way to avoid a damaging Labour revolt on Royal Mail is not being considered, Post Office minister Pat McFadden said. He said proposals to turn it into a not-for-profit company like Network Rail were just a …
Read More »No post for a week after postman jars back driving over pothole – Telegraph.co.uk
No post for a week after postman jars back driving over potholeTelegraph.co.uk, United KingdomRoyal Mail bosses stopped a street's deliveries for a week after a post man jarred his back while driving over a pothole. He went off sick after the incident in rural Bell Lane, Smalley, Derbyshire, leaving householders to …
Read More »'Enough is enough': Cameron urges voters to give 'spineless … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail 'Enough is enough': Cameron urges voters to give 'spineless …Daily Mail, UKHe is now facing yet another critical test after Cabinet warfare erupted over plans to sell off part of the Royal Mail. One of the Prime Minister's key allies, Chief Whip Nick Brown, was accused of encouraging Labour …
Read More »US Postal Service sends junk mail – New York Daily News
WOOD-TV US Postal Service sends junk mailNew York Daily News, NYAt almost $5 a shot, the Post Office is making a killing on each delivery without guaranteeing speed. But customers do get the opportunity to buy insurance or tracking and what a spokesman called the "ooh factor." There's a reason for …
Read More »Time's Running Out for Developer of Post Office Bldg. – WETM-TV
Time's Running Out for Developer of Post Office Bldg.WETM-TV, NY – Ana Liss(ELMIRA, NY) – An out-of-town developer is running out of time to launch his business in Elmira's old post office and courthouse building on East Church Street. The City of Elmira is now working to make the historic site more attractive …
Read More »Technology Stocks Edge Down Led by netsuite, Chips – Wall Street Journal
Technology Stocks Edge Down Led by netsuite, ChipsWall Street Journal – Benjamin PimentelThe tech sector got a boost from the Internet powerhouses, including Amazon.com (AMZN), ebay Inc. (EBAY) and Yahoo Inc. (YHOO). On Monday, the allthingsdigital blog had reported that talks between Yahoo and Microsoft Corp. (MSFT) were making progress … More: …
Read More »eBay and PayPal Update User Agreements – Auctionbytes
Auctionbytes eBay and PayPal Update User AgreementsAuctionbytes – Ina SteinerBy Ina Steiner eBay and PayPal have updated their User Agreements. eBay said the changes resulted from new programs announced on April 14 as part of its spring 2009 update. The biggest change to the eBay User agreement, according to the Announcement …eBay …
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