Migrant postmaster denies stamps to non-English speaking customersDailyIndia.com, FLLondon, Mar.19: Customers who cannot speak English will not get stamps. At least that's what an immigrant postmaster would have you believe. "If you come to Britain you have got to speak English. It's as simple as that. If things don't change we'll … More: continued here
eBay: The beginners guideTelegraph.co.uk, United KingdomFrom old shoes to remote controls, you'll be amazed what you can sell online with eBay– and how much you can make. By Kara Gammell Millions of people are struggling to make ends meet as the credit crisis tightens its grip, but many could have goods …Why everyone is going, going,…
ST postcode still worst for on-time deliveriesStoke & Staffordshire, UKOnly 87 per cent of first class letters were delivered on time between September and November, according to latest Royal Mail figures. That contrasts with the national average of 92.8 per cent and 93.8 per cent of post delivered on time in South … More: continued here
Ohio Food Stamp Rules Called 'Offensive'MSNBCBy AP LEBANON, Ohio (AP) – A southwest Ohio county is threatening to ignore new food stamp rules because officials say relatively well off people are getting benefits. Commissioners in Warren County near Cincinnati said Tuesday they want to go back to … More: continued here
Following complaints by Warren County commissioners, Rep. Shannon Jones, R-Springboro announced today, March 18, she will introduce the amendment to the state budget that would halt food stamps being given to individuals without further review of other possible monetary assets. More: continued here
A Warren County state representative said she will initiate an amendment that would put a stop to statewide distribution of food stamps to wealthy individuals. More: continued here
Far western Ky. post office stayed open without power for 19 days …Seattle Times, United StatesA post office in far western Kentucky managed to stay open for business despite being without electricity or telephone for nearly three weeks following a January ice storm. A post office in far western Kentucky managed to stay open for business…
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 …Immigrant Postmaster in Britain Denies…
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 post…Maine Soldier Killing In Iraq…
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 … More: continued here