“It’s bent. They sent me a jacked-up trophy… They got to their last trophy and it was broken and they said, `We’ll send it to him and blame it on FedEx.’ They better fix it … More: continued here
Read More »China issues special stamps depicting role of Beijing Opera (China Economic Net)
China on Saturday issued the last set of stamps depicting the role of Beijing Opera at the capital’s Meilanfang Grand Theater. The six stamps feature the Jing role, one of the famed opera’s four main characters. More: continued here
Read More »Profitable post offices face axe in 'farcical shake-up by Royal Mail' – Daily Mail
This is Money Profitable post offices face axe in 'farcical shake-up by Royal Mail'Daily Mail, UK –5 hours agoSuccessful post offices are being closed down while loss-making ones survive in a farcical shake-up by Royal Mail, it has been claimed. …£4.5m for chiefs in charge of closing our Post OfficesThis is MoneyProposed …
Read More »New York drug-tax plan derided as a dopey idea – Minneapolis Star Tribune (subscription)
New York drug-tax plan derided as a dopey ideaMinneapolis Star Tribune (subscription), MN –4 hours agoThe new tax would apply to cocaine, heroin and marijuana and could be paid with pre-bought "tax stamps" affixed to the bags of dope. … More: continued here
Read More »Royal fury in Liechtenstein as details of British dealings are leaked to HM Revenue and Customs (Times Online)
SMALL and defenceless it may be, but Liechtenstein has never willingly given up a banking secret. Now the unthinkable has happened: a DVD has found its way into the hands of British tax inspectors detailing Britons’ dealings in the Alpine tax haven. More: continued here
Read More »At least Germany stamps on tax havens – The Observer
At least Germany stamps on tax havensThe Observer, UK –3 hours agoThe wealthy have got away with financial crimes for so long they no longer regard them as crimes. When they are caught breaking the rules others must obey, … More: continued here
Read More »Royal duo preparing for Caribbean trip (UPI)
Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife, Duchess Camilla are preparing to enjoy a leisurely visit in the Caribbean on a private yacht. More: continued here
Read More »Ron Paul selling his campaign delegates on eBay! – The Spoof (satire)
The Spoof (satire) Ron Paul selling his campaign delegates on eBay!The Spoof (satire), UK –2 minutes agoEbay is selling 16 hardly-used Ron Paul delegates! Free shipping too if you use PayPal! Autistic, TX – Ron Paul has discovered a novel way to raise campaign … More: continued here
Read More »CORSHAM AMONG WILTSHIRE POST OFFICE CASUALTIES – Bath Chronicle
CORSHAM AMONG WILTSHIRE POST OFFICE CASUALTIESBath Chronicle, UK –3 hours agoThe battle to keep post offices in Corsham and Broughton Gifford open has been lost. Post Office Ltd today announced the closure of 33 branches in Wiltshire … More: continued here
Read More »Pa. record store owner sells nearly 3M vinyl albums, singles and CDs for $3M on eBay (The Citizen of Laconia)
PITTSBURGH (AP) _ A man says he can now retire because someone bought his massive record collection on eBay for the asking price — $3 million. A buyer from Ireland agreed to shell out $3,002,150 for the collection of nearly 3 million vinyl albums, singles and CDs, owner Paul Mawhinney …
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