Sunday, April 28, 2013

Post Office damaged by Hurricane Sandy reopens

Hurricane Sandy Homeless Still Number In The Thousands

From the article: "...The post office in Mantoloking also reopened recently, while the first of 50 demolitions are scheduled to start next week...."


Article Reference: www.inquisitr.com

Friday, April 26, 2013

Quad Graphics workers when lottery

Linda Golden, Pennsylvania Woman, Shares Lottery WIth Office Workers

From the article: "...had purchased a prize-winning Powerball ticket worth $1 million. Although the 14 other members of the so-called "Quad 15" office pool were unaware of her second purchase, the 63-year-old printing plant employee never once thought of keeping the winnings for herself, ABC reported. "It would have been just as easy for her to claim that winning ticket as her own..."


Article Reference: www.huffingtonpost.com

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

UPS and union negotiate over new contract

Teamsters float contract outline to UPS as talks race to meet unofficial March-end deadline

From the article: "...The proposal would increase the starting pay for part-timers to $15 an hour from the current $8.50 an hour. The union will not accept any contract offer calling for active members to pay premiums on their health insurance...."


Article Reference: www.dcvelocity.com

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Boston Marathon Bomb Placed Next to Mail box

Is this the second Boston Marathon bomb? Photo shows bag where blast detonated

From the article: "...A bag can be seen next to a mail box against a barricade as onlookers watch the marathon runners pass by..."


Article Reference: www.mirror.co.uk

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Postal Pete Right Hand Drive Postal Jeeps - "YOU JUST CAN'T BEAT POSTAL PETE"

New Right Hand Drive Postal Jeeps Clearance Priced!

From the article: "...Postal Pete began several years ago when Pete ordered his first right hand drive Wrangler. After being impressed with the duties of a mail carrier and the friendliness of his first customer Pete decided to order several more Postal Jeeps and create PostalPete.com specializing in Postal vehicles. Our business has grown over the years but the staff at Postal Pete still shows each and every customer the friendliness and commitment Rosean and Pete have made as a staple in their business. We have served customers in all 50 states, yes that includes Alaska and Hawaii, and have attended numerous Postal Conventions. We enjoy our every day interaction with carriers and strive to offer you the best services for your job. ..."


Article Reference: postalpete.com

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Americans beat the austerity agenda with the saving of Saturday postal delivery

Take That, Austerity! Outcry and Activism Save 6-Day Mail Delivery

From the article: "...Can Americans beat the austerity agenda of Wall Street Republicans and compromise-prone Democrats? Can we prevent deep cuts to essential services? Can we preserve the commons in the face of a full-frontal assault from politicians and pundits who are ever at the ready to attack the public sector and public employees on behalf of their crony-capitalist patrons?..."


Article Reference: www.thenation.com

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Objections filed by USPS over '.mail' top level domains

U.S. Department of Commerce not supporting USPS objection to .mail top level domains Thursday, April 4th, 2013

From the article: "...the Department of Commerce is a bit miffed that USPS filed objections on its own, possibly without communicating with the DOC...."


Article Reference: domainnamewire.com
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Monday, April 1, 2013

Mail theft case delayed

Trial in massive mail theft case is delayed to June

From the article: "...there has been some confusion over possible federal involvement in the case. Mail theft is a federal crime and can be prosecuted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the law enforcement arm of the U.S. Postal Service...."


Article Reference: www.ptleader.com