EDITORIAL: Drug testing for food stamp applicants a bad ideaPortage Daily RegisterWith re-election behind him, Gov. Scott Walker is free to act upon his pre-election pledge to “Require a drug test for those requesting unemployment and able-bodied, working age adults requesting food stamps from the state.” That's one of the …
Read More »Post Office drop box stolen in Warrens – La Crosse Tribune
Post Office drop box stolen in WarrensLa Crosse TribuneThe Monroe County Sheriff's Department reported that a U.S. Mail drop box was taken sometime between 1 p.m. Saturday and 8 a.m. Monday outside the Warrens Post Office building in the village's downtown. The box, located on the north end of the …
Read More »Royal Mail warn over post-slip scam – Hemel Gazette
Hemel Gazette Royal Mail warn over post-slip scamHemel GazetteIf you do receive a card with these details, call Royal Mail Fraud on 020 7239 6655. The warning was also circulated to those in the area through Herts Police's OWL messaging system. The latest scam follows more advice from police about …
Read More »No injuries in small fire at old Main Post Office – Chicago Tribune
No injuries in small fire at old Main Post OfficeChicago TribuneNo injuries were reported when a small fire broke out Tuesday morning on the top floor and roof of the old post office building in the South Loop, officials said. No injuries were reported when a small fire broke out …
Read More »Nordstrom partners with eBay to test futuristic fitting rooms, complete with a … – GeekWire
GeekWire Nordstrom partners with eBay to test futuristic fitting rooms, complete with a …GeekWireThe technology, which was developed by eBay, will include a touchscreen mirror that will track what items are brought into the room, and provide additional recommendations to the consumer. “Nordstrom and eBay Inc. are joining forces to …
Read More »Royal Mail grants Amazon access to its ‘Click & Collect’ network in the nick … – The Drum
Royal Mail grants Amazon access to its 'Click & Collect' network in the nick …The DrumThe Royal Mail has entered a partnership with Amazon granting the e-commerce giant access to its 'click and collect' network in the run-up to Christmas. Amazon can now offer its customers the option of picking …
Read More »Rubik’s Cube portrait of Robin Williams for sale on eBay – SFGate (blog)
SFGate (blog) Rubik's Cube portrait of Robin Williams for sale on eBaySFGate (blog)Well, it just might have ended up in the hands of Pete Fecteau, a Bay Area artist who creates mosaics out of the 3-D toy puzzle and whose most recent work, “Goofball,” honors the late Robin Williams. This …
Read More »Anger as An Post delivers challenge to town post office
A COUNTY Limerick postmistress who pumped a substantial amount of money into her business says she is “disgusted and frustrated” after finding out that An Post are to open a new service in a nearby business park. More: continued here
Read More »South Florida collectors dedicated to preserving, studying stamps from Cuba – MiamiHerald.com
South Florida collectors dedicated to preserving, studying stamps from CubaMiamiHerald.com“This is more than just a hobby,” said Dios, who left Cuba for Spain in 1967 and moved to Miami in 2003, after retiring as an industrial mechanic in Union City, New Jersey. “It's not just cutting and pasting stamps. It's …
Read More »Crews Put Out Fire at Old Post Office – NBC Chicago
NBC Chicago Crews Put Out Fire at Old Post OfficeNBC ChicagoCrews called an EMS Plan 1, which sends five ambulances to the scene of a high-rise fire. A cloud of gray smoke was seen emanating from the building, at 433 W. Van Buren Street. Video from NBC Chicago's helicopter showed …
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