CNSNews.com Nearly 1 in 5 Households Will Celebrate Thanksgiving on Food StampsCNSNews.com(CNSNews.com) – Nearly one in five U.S. households will celebrate Thanksgiving on food stamps this year, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture on participation in the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program. Back in … More: …
Read More »Canada Post set to turn profit amid dramatic cuts
After making dramatic changes that include starting a phase-out of door-to-door home delivery and hiking the price of stamps, Canada Post says it expects to end the year in the black. The crown corporation reported third-quarter earnings on Wednesday that showed the post office segment recorded a before-tax profit of …
Read More »GRATITUDE: ‘This place is such a blessing. Food stamps don’t get us through … – Online Athens
Online Athens GRATITUDE: 'This place is such a blessing. Food stamps don't get us through …Online AthensSifting through donated clothes at Hull's Joy Baptist Church, Amber Seay deftly supported the weight of her 21-month-old daughter nestled between her hip and unborn child. These clothes were an added seasonal bonus to …
Read More »Ho-ho-holiday mail alert: Post Office will open Sundays through Christmas – MLive.com
MLive.com Ho-ho-holiday mail alert: Post Office will open Sundays through ChristmasMLive.comGRAND RAPIDS, MI – Busy shoppers and shippers have one less excuse for not sending out packages in time for Christmas: The Post Office will be open the next four Sundays at several locations in Grand Rapids and Holland. The …
Read More »Profitable Post Office Continues to Prove Canada Post, Conservatives Wrong
OTTAWA, Nov. 26, 2014 /CNW/ – Canada Post is reporting yet another profit in its third quarter and expects to end the year with a surplus. The union representing postal workers says the profits show that Canada Post can stay successful without eliminating home delivery. The Canada Post segment reported …
Read More »REFILE-UPDATE 1-Britain’s Royal Mail warns of threat to nationwide service – Reuters
REFILE-UPDATE 1-Britain's Royal Mail warns of threat to nationwide serviceReutersAppearing before a parliamentary investigation into competition in the sector, Royal Mail Chief Executive Moya Greene said the emergence of rival delivery services able to focus on densely populated, profitable areas was putting pressure on the company. More: continued here
Read More »So much for eBay’s same-day delivery – SiliconBeat
SiliconBeat So much for eBay's same-day deliverySiliconBeatMore than two years after launching eBay Now, an on-demand shopping service that promised delivery in about an hour, the app has been pulled from the app store, a sign that the San Jose-based company is rethinking its same-day delivery business. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail warns of threat to nationwide service – Reuters UK
Reuters UK Royal Mail warns of threat to nationwide serviceReuters UKAppearing before a parliamentary investigation into competition in the sector, Royal Mail Chief Executive Moya Greene said the emergence of rival delivery services able to focus on densely populated, profitable areas was putting pressure on the company. More: continued here
Read More »Karl Stefanovic’s blue ‘sexism’ suit wore for a year sells on Ebay for $6400 … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Karl Stefanovic's blue 'sexism' suit wore for a year sells on Ebay for $6400 …Daily MailThe Today show host has handed over the famous threads to the lucky highest bidder on Ebay, Hamilton Island Weddings' managing director Rohan Gull purchasing it for $6400. But because all the proceeds …
Read More »Royal Mail warns more competition ‘undermines’ service – ITV News
ITV News Royal Mail warns more competition 'undermines' serviceITV NewsCable accuses Royal Mail of 'scaremongering' and 'whinging'. Business Secretary Vince Cable has accused Royal Mail of "scaremongering" over warnings it may not be able to continue with its universal service. Mr Cable told ITV News that chief executive … More: continued …
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