The Guardian Why collect dolls? I grew out of stamps, says Sophie Ellis-BextorThe GuardianI used to say: “I don't collect dolls, I just keep buying them” – until someone saw them on my shelves and I finally realised that's exactly what I was doing. I have around 60 now: I …
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San Francisco Business Times (blog) Court temporarily blocks sale of Berkeley post office to developerSan Francisco Business Times (blog)The order blocks USPS from selling the post office until mid-December, the Oakland Tribune reported. Development firm Hudson McDonald has said it would like to buy the property and plans to lease …
Read More »Robyn, First Aid Kit featured on new Swedish postage stamps – Treble
Treble Robyn, First Aid Kit featured on new Swedish postage stampsTrebleMusic geeks and stamp collectors have just been given a great gift, and one that should find common ground between the two. Postnord, the postal company that's run by the governments of Sweden and Denmark, has just announced the launch …
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"Stamp design engages people." So says PostNord, the Scandinavian postal giant, which yesterday announced a new set of five stamps commemorating Sweden's outsize influence on popular music. "Sweden, with a population of only 9 million, is third in world (sic) in pop music exports," said the company in a press …
Read More »Royal Mail In Stand-Off Over MPs' Inquiry
Royal Mail (LSE: RMG.L – news) has been secretly resisting pressure from MPs for it to appear alongside rival postal operators as part of a new probe into competition in the industry. Sky News has learnt that Royal Mail made representations to the Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) Select Committee …
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OLDHAM East and Saddleworth MP Debbie Abrahams has officially opened two remodelled post offices. Both the Hardy Street and Shaw branches have been upgraded to offer improved services, including extended opening hours. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail In Stand-Off Over MPs’ Inquiry – Yahoo News UK
Royal Mail In Stand-Off Over MPs' InquiryYahoo News UKRoyal Mail has been secretly resisting pressure from MPs for it to appear alongside rival postal operators as part of a new probe into competition in the industry. Sky News has learnt that Royal Mail made representations to the Business, Innovation and …
Read More »eBay Debuts Interactive Art Installation in New York City, Celebrating its New … – Business Wire (press release)
eBay Debuts Interactive Art Installation in New York City, Celebrating its New …Business Wire (press release)SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) announced a collaboration with artist and illustrator Mario Wagner to create a one-of-a-kind, interactive art installation in New York City. Titled ART FOR ALL, the installation celebrates …and more » …
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A FedEx cargo plane made an emergency landing at McCarran International Airport this morning after the crew suspected a fire on board. The MD-11 jet was flying from … More: continued here
Read More »USPS releases special ‘Rudolph’ stamps – MyFox Chicago
WFMJ USPS releases special 'Rudolph' stampsMyFox ChicagoThe stamps depicting Rudolph, Hermey, Santa and Bumble were created from still television frames from the special which premiered 50 years ago in 1964. If you are interested in holiday cheer, the stamps are available online or at your local post office.Stamps commemorate Rudolph …
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