Will those higher-cost stamps finally mean better service?Lake Forester, ILWe were just recovering from the 5 percent increase a few months ago, just got our postage meter used to 42 cents and now we get ANOTHER increase for May for ANOTHER two cents…up to 44 cents a stamp! The increased rates …
Read More »Post box return ruled out – The Press, York
Post box return ruled outThe Press, York, UKBy Jennifer Coles » AN elderly couple have spoken of their frustration that Royal Mail has not re-instated a postbox outside their house, four months after they first complained. William Bradshaw, 95, and his wife, Joan, 86, of Church Street, Norton, … More: continued …
Read More »Krueger on Food Stamp Access – Gotham Gazette
Krueger on Food Stamp AccessGotham Gazette, NYUnder the old rule, healthy people with no dependents were limited to three months’ worth of food stamps in a three year span. The New York Times reported this week that Bloomberg administration officials insisted they are “not obligated to extend … More: continued here
Read More »Main post office starts passport appointments – Louisville Courier-Journal
Main post office starts passport appointmentsLouisville Courier-Journal, KYThe Louisville Main Post Office, 1420 Gardiner Lane, has begun requiring an appointment to apply for passports on Saturdays. An appointment is not required to apply for a passport at the Main Post Office on weekdays, but applicants may have to stand in … …
Read More »Nairn postie recognised for ‘first class’ work – Aberdeen Press and Journal
Nairn postie recognised for ‘first class’ workAberdeen Press and Journal, UKCARING: With wife Mandy, Hugh McBean, who has been shortlisted for a Royal Mail award. David Whittaker-Smith A HIGHLAND postman whose family offers respite care to children with special needs is in the running for a prestigious award for his community …
Read More »Memphis catches heat over uniform idea (Hattiesburg American)
The Memphis men’s basketball team caused a controversy recently when it planned to wear uniforms featuring the colors of its main sponsor, FedEx. More: continued here
Read More »MP under fire over Royal Mail plans – Dumfries and Galloway Standard
MP under fire over Royal Mail plansDumfries and Galloway Standard, UKA REBELLION in Westminister against plans to privatise part of Royal Mail has not been backed by local MP Russell Brown. The Dumfries and Galloway Labour member has yet to follow more than 100 backbenchers who have signed a motion condemning …
Read More »Nairn postie recognised for ‘first class’ work – Aberdeen Press and Journal
Nairn postie recognised for ‘first class’ workAberdeen Press and Journal, UKCARING: With wife Mandy, Hugh McBean, who has been shortlisted for a Royal Mail award. David Whittaker-Smith A HIGHLAND postman whose family offers respite care to children with special needs is in the running for a prestigious award for his community …
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Rizwan Mirza, an actor and member of the Builders Association, discusses the impact of globalization with students and UNC professors Wednesday night in the Nelson Mandela Auditorium in the Fedex Global Center. This forum was part of OASIS’ ongoing Africa week on campus. More: continued here
Read More »Live Search cashback/eBay problems continue – LiveSide
AuctionBytes Blog Live Search cashback/eBay problems continueLiveSideLive Search cashback apparently continues to be beset with problems, at least for a subset of customers who used the service over the holidays to purchase items on eBay. We first reported problems some customers were having on February 4th, …eBay Shoppers Still Waiting …
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