The Guardian Canada's post office could get a revolutionary green make-overThe GuardianA rise in online communication has led to a inexorable decline of mail. Our local post offices, squeezed by the digital era, will soon be quaint outposts of a bygone era. What's left to do but end door-to-door mail …
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Read More »Not fatalists, Redmond philatelists continue love of stamps – Bend Bulletin
Bend Bulletin Not fatalists, Redmond philatelists continue love of stampsBend BulletinThe historic stamp showing a bluff in Nebraska made some club members wonder about its location — mental geography failing those concerned with the matter. Club founder Hood pulled out his smartphone. It chirped in monotone: “Here's Scott's Bluff.”.and more » …
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Austin Chronicle SXSW Review: The Arcs: Another “Dan band” delivers at the post …Austin ChronicleDan Auerbach looked every bit the neo-psychedelic warlord Friday night in his patterned button-up shirt, necklace of triangle medallions, and Vox teardrop …and more » More: continued here
Read More »86-year-old driver hits Hampden Post Office patron, crashes into … – MassLive.com
MassLive.com 86-year-old driver hits Hampden Post Office patron, crashes into …MassLive.comHAMPDEN – Police officials say an 86-year-old woman rammed a customer of the Post Office on March 12, 2016, before crashing into the building. (Hampden …Man hit by car at Hampden Post Office | WWLP.comwwlp.comElderly man hit in the leg in …
Read More »George Osborne plans tax boost for eBay mums and self-starters in new Budget – The Sun
The Sun George Osborne plans tax boost for eBay mums and self-starters in new BudgetThe SunGeorge Osborne wants to reward an army of odd job men and eBay mums who earn a few bob on top of their regular wage. The Chancellor is drawing up plans to introduce two new …
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Read More »Stamp collectors sticking together; Philatelists convene monthly in … – Bend Bulletin
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Read More »This Little ‘Penny Red’ Stamp Just Sold For $700000 — What Makes It So Valuable? – The Inquisitr
The Inquisitr This Little 'Penny Red' Stamp Just Sold For $700000 — What Makes It So Valuable?The InquisitrStamp collecting (or philately) may be declining as a hobby, but rare stamps can still be incredibly lucrative for a lucky few. A Penny Red stamp, one of only five known to exist …
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