Former Washington University professor Gerty Cori is one of four American scientists honored by the U.S. Postal Service this year with a set of postage stamps. More: continued here
Read More »Man Sells His Life On eBay After Divorce – TransWorldNews (press release)
Man Sells His Life On eBay After DivorceTransWorldNews (press release), GA –52 minutes agoIan Usher has decided to sell his entire life on eBay following his divorce from his wife of 5 years. The 44-year-old says he wants to sell everything he … More: continued here
Read More »Local Mail Service Dates Back to the Days of Sutter (The Sacramento Union)
Many Sacramento residents put little thought into what happens after they seal an envelope, affix a stamp to its upper right hand corner and drop it in a mailbox for the daily pickup. Nor do they consider that they are using the services of a postal system with roots predating …
Read More »Confusion over post office future – Wiltshire Times
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BRYN TERFEL’S return to the Royal Opera House just months after he dramatically pulled out of The Ring Cycle has been welcomed by the opera world. More: continued here
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Welsh Labour MPs have been criticised for not supporting a Commons motion calling for post office closures to be suspended. More: continued here
Read More »SODAkids road show to promote love for stamps (Borneo Bulletin)
In a bid to promote the hobby of stamp collecting among kids, the Postal Service Department will be holding a nationwide road show at libraries throughout the four districts. More: continued here
Read More »eBay Shaves 1 Percent of Workforce in Streamlining Plan (E-Commerce Times)
eBay said Thursday it is cutting 125 jobs in Europe and North America, including 70 positions at the online auctioneer’s headquarters in San Jose, Calif. Company spokesperson Jose Mallabo said the workforce reduction is part of a reorganization to streamline operations — not cut costs. The cuts amount to less …
Read More »FedEx Corp. net income drops on higher revenues (BizJournals)
FedEx Corp.’s net income fell 6 percent in its third quarter ended Feb. 29 due to what CEO Fred Smith called a “challenging economy.” (FDX) More: continued here
Read More »Post office discounting mailings to overseas troops – Marion Daily Republican
Post office discounting mailings to overseas troopsMarion Daily Republican, IL –2 hours agoThe Marion Post Office currently has the new Priority Mail large flat boxes in stock. “A package from home means the world to them,” Supervisor of Customer … More: continued here
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