Associated Press – August 8, 2008 1:55 PM ET SEATTLE (AP) – The high-tech toilets that washed out in Seattle are back on sale on eBay. There were no offers last month when the starting… More: continued here
Read More »Diller Post Office closed (Lincoln Journal Star)
The town of Diller is dealing with the recent suspension of operations of its main street post office. The historic post office building is in need of repairs to ensure the safety of employees and patrons, according to a Diller Village Board news release. More: continued here
Read More »Two months after paperwork’s sent, senior’s food stamps still no-show (Miami Herald)
Q. I am writing on behalf of my 84-year-old grandmother, who was receiving food stamps from the Department of Children and Families. More: continued here
Read More »Post office construction begins (Lebanon Express)
Ground work has begun on a new Lebanon post office on Walker Road between S. Main and Second streets. More: continued here
Read More »The modern Royal Mail fails to deliver its former glories – Yorkshire Post
The modern Royal Mail fails to deliver its former gloriesYorkshire Post, UK –11 minutes agoCuriously, the Royal Mail was a success when the Postmaster General was a Minister of the Crown and answerable to Parliament. Now whoever is responsible to … More: continued here
Read More »Profits up 6% as Gibbons stamps its mark as haven (The Scotsman: Business)
INVESTORS opting to put their money into stamps rather than the volatile financial markets have boosted half-year profits at Stanley Gibbons, writes Jane Bradley. More: continued here
Read More »Piano Doorbell Turns the FedEx Guy Into a Virtuoso [Annoying] (Gizmodo)
Musical doorbells are annoying enough, but what if you gave your visitors the freedom to express themselves creatively? That’s exactly what designer Li Jian had in mind when he came up with the… More: continued here
Read More »Stamps & Coins: How a boy's rare penny turned to gold – Sacramento Bee
Stamps& Coins: How a boy's rare penny turned to goldSacramento Bee, USA –9 minutes agoBy Peter Rexford – From all accounts, Ken Wing was a typical kid. Born in 1930, his childhood invariably revolved around World War II. … More: continued here
Read More »Stamps of Wild Approval – Wall Street Journal
Wall Street Journal Stamps of Wild ApprovalWall Street Journal –28 minutes agoDuring his reign (1910-36), George was known to spend about four hours a day with his stamp collection. On royal tours, his lackeys let receiving heads of … More: continued here
Read More »Investors turn to stamps as a way to lick credit crunch (Independent)
Investors spooked by falling stock markets, plunging house prices and concerns about the security of their cash savings have found a new safe haven in postage stamps, Stanley Gibbons, the world’s largest philatelic dealer, claimed yesterday. More: continued here
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