ABC News US Post Office raises cost of stamps by 2-centsAXcess News, NVPotter has also asked Congress to make changes to the way the Postal Service prepays for retirement health benefits, saying it would save the Post Office $2 billion per year. While the Post Office is not officially part of …
Read More »Brown to face MPs' revolt over Royal Mail – Financial Times
Brown to face MPs' revolt over Royal MailFinancial Times, UKBy Jean Eaglesham, Chief Political Correspondent Ministers are willing to cede overall control over the appointment of Royal Mail's chief executive and other key “operational matters” to a minority shareholder in the postal operator, it emerged on … More: continued here
Read More »State roundup: KFC and PETA square off on River City streets (Nashville City Paper)
Also: Economic report sees green shoots in Tennessee, Peabody wins court case over name, FedEx sues biggest rival, and more… More More: continued here
Read More »Ford Engineer Builds 125 MPG 3-Wheeler, Puts It On Ebay – Gas2.0
Ford Engineer Builds 125 MPG 3-Wheeler, Puts It On EbayGas2.0, ORThe fuel economy expert crafted the vehicle at his home shop in Belleville, MI. It'sa street legal, two-passenger, 3-wheel motorbike that is made from aircraft materials. Oh, and it is capable of a top speed of over 100 mph. John told …
Read More »TNT investors cautious over Royal Mail bid (Mad.co.uk)
Investors in TNT, the Dutch postal group, are recommending caution over plans to take on a major stake in Royal Mail’s profitable parcels arm. More: continued here
Read More »Postal worker accused of stealing, selling stamps (KXXV Waco)
Associated Press – May 11, 2009 4:53 PM ET DETROIT (AP) – Authorities say a rural postal carrier in suburban Detroit stole and sold stamps worth nearly $20,000 because he was behind on his… More: continued here
Read More »Montchanin Post Office still accessible during construction – Brandywine East Community News
Montchanin Post Office still accessible during constructionBrandywine East Community News, DEBy Antonio Prado It may not be as convenient as usual for folks, but Montchanin Post Office remains open during construction of the new Rising Sun Bridge. The Delaware Department of Transportation closed Rising Sun Lane and Main Street in Henry …
Read More »Labour pushes on with Royal Mail sell-off (Morning Star)
THE government pressed ahead yesterday with its unpopular plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail despite fierce opposition from Labour MPs and unions. More: continued here
Read More »Peel ’em and weep: First-class stamps rise 2 cents (The Times of Northwest Indiana)
WASHINGTON | The price of a first-class stamp for mailing a letter — or paying a bill — climbed to 44 cents Monday, though folks who planned ahead and stocked up on Forever stamps will still be paying the lower rate. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps Costing You More (WTVQ Lexington)
Starting today, it costs more to snail mail, $.02 more. A first-class postage stamp is now $.44, postcards are now $.28. If you already have forever stamps, you don’t have to worry about the increase because they can be used anytime. More: continued here
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