Sinkhole swallows retirement dreams of retired postal worker

Louisiana sinkhole shatters calm, prompts buyouts on the bayou

"... The Romeros bought their home in 1991 as a getaway retreat, and moved in fulltime in 1996. “We decided we enjoyed it so much we wanted to retire here,” said Nick. For several years, the couple drove back and forth to jobs in Baton Rouge, some 50 miles away. Nick is retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and Brenda a retired loan closing manager...."  
Source: www.publicintegrity.org

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Postal Service relocations and closures continue at speedy pace

What's up in the Heights? The Postal Service relocates a post office, forgets to tell anyone

"... for some reason, the Postal Service has not included this relocation in its discussions with city officials, and there hasn’t been an announcement about a public meeting or comment period. The Postal Service seems to be treating the Washington Bridge closure as a done deal. That’s because it is...."  
Source: www.savethepostoffice.com

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Canada Post claims trademark on the term “postal code”

Canada Post claims exclusive use of the words "postal code"

"... Canada Post disagrees. The crown corporation now argues that the very term “postal code” is subject to a trademark owned by Canada Post. Anyone using the term “postal code,” therefore, does so at their own risk. ..."  
Source: boingboing.net

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Charges dropped against wrongly accused 'ricin' mailing suspect

Former ricin suspect happy with vindication as probe continues

"...Did someone try to frame Elvis impersonator Paul Kevin Curtis by sending ricin-tainted letters to President Barack Obama and other officials? ..."  
Source: www.cnn.com

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Arrest made in ricin letter mailing attack

Man arrested for sending letter to Obama with poisonous substance; father tells The News he's shocked at son's involvement

"... The fact the scare resulting from the potentially deadly letters followed so soon after the Boston attack was eerily reminiscent of the anthrax mailings that came on the heels of 9/11...."  
Source: www.nydailynews.com

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Tainted letters sents to President and Senator had same language

Another Intercepted 'Ricin' Letter Sent to President Obama

"...both letters included the phrase: "To see a wrong and not expose it, is to become a silent partner to its continuance." Both were signed, "I am KC and I approve this message."..."  
Source: democraticunderground.com

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Ricin laced letter sent to Sen. Roger Wicker

Envelope sent to Roger Wicker tests positive for ricin

"...sorted at a Washington facility, USPS trucks it to a New Jersey irradiation facility operated by Sterigenics, a company known for its medical sterilization equipment. The Postal Service said it spends about $12 million annually on irradiation ..."  
Source: www.washingtonpost.com

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Tax Day Is No Big Deal at Post Office Anymore

No post office rush on tax day

"... But some taxpayers still prefer to file the old-fashioned way. They just have to remember they no longer have until midnight Monday to get the right postmark. ..."  
Source: www.courierpress.com

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Postal Service Creative Agency Business Remains Under Parent 'Interpublic Group'

U.S. Postal Service Names McCann Creative Agency of Record

"...for an agency whose North American operations struggled for the past several years to make it into any new business pitches -- let alone actually manage to win one -- it's good news ..."  
Source: adage.com

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