A U.K. hospital told an expectant mother she had miscarried at eight weeks, but a scan of the woman’s womb a month later revealed she still was pregnant, The Daily Mail reported. More: continued here
Read More »New threat to post workers' pension rights from Royal Mail – Socialistworker.co.uk
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Read More »Attorney who represented former gov.’s office tapped for top post (Boston Globe)
Gov. M. Jodi Rell has recommended an attorney who represented former Gov. John G. Rowland’s office during an impeachment scandal and a federal investigation to become the state’s next top federal prosecutor, a spokesman said Tuesday. More: continued here
Read More »Omnicom posts strong figures – mad.co.uk
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Read More »eBay Gets Even Cheaper – Motley Fool
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Read More »Royal Oak woman says thieves stole her mother’s ashes (Battle Creek Enquirer)
ROYAL OAK — A Royal Oak woman says the theft of her mother’s cremated remains reopens some emotional wounds. Della Walker says her mother died 11 years ago. She says her ashes were in a sealed box, and she thinks the thieves did not know what they had. More: continued …
Read More »New threat to post workers’ pension rights from Royal Mail (Socialist Worker)
There was anger last week as Royal Mail announced that it intends to close its final average salary pension scheme to new entrants. It said that a growing funding deficit was threatening the company’s ability to compete. More: continued here
Read More »Power cut closes Shields post office – South Tyneside Today
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Read More »Shell rationing gasoline, diesel in Western Canada (The Globe and Mail)
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Read More »Officials say post office process is long, complex (Villages Daily Sun)
THE VILLAGES — You don’t have to convince Don Young that The Villages needs a post office. “It’s needed,” said the Village of Calumet resident. “It’s just a matter of getting it. Now, I have to go all the way to Summerfield. In Lady Lake, that’s a joke. More: continued …
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