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I.D. Theft Ring Stole Credit Card Numbers at Gas Pumps using Bluetooth Technology Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:45PMPhoto by Andres Rueda via Flickr So you go the gas pump, insert your card and fill the tank. What you may not know is that a thief installed a card skimmer on the pump so they could steal your info and re-crete the card for their own purchase. Three prolific identify theft suspects were arrested of just that today by a large task force led by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department with the FBI ...
Three postal workers steal cash, gift cards in Pueblo Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:46PMThree post office workers in Pueblo were busted for stealing thousands of dollars from the mail. According to the Pueblo Chieftain, the workers admitted to opening close to three dozen letters and stealing nearly $5,000 in cash and gift cards. The three postal workers were caught and are being punished. It happened at the main post office on Fortino Blvd. in Pueblo. Two postal clerks and a ...
Get Consumed in Your Protection Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:13PMConsumer Protection Week is here and the FBI doesn't won't you to forget it
BBB, USPS team up to help protect consumers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:47PM(WHAS11) - The local Better Business Bureau branch and the Postal Service are teaming up to help keep consumers protected. It's all part of National Consumer Protection Week. “Of course, we do it all the time, all year long, but we're just taking this week to really get out in the public and teach these things,” says Reanna Smith-Hamblin of the Better Business Bureau. The BBB and USPS are ...
Postal cutbacks? Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 11:01PMLocal residents who do not regularly use the U.S. Postal Service do not have a problem with a current proposal to eliminate Saturday deliveries, plus other measures to stop the agency from hemorrhaging billions of dollars. The Postal Service...
U.S. Postal Service wrestles with cutting services or increasing prices Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 8:33PMSomething's got to give before a funding gap cripples a valuable U.S. institution.
Jonesboro postmaster reflects on USPS financial crunch Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 7:10PMJonesboro Post Master Rob Driskell says that there has been a ten percent drop in mail volume since last year. "In 2009 the average amount per household, per stop was about a dollar forty per stop. In the next ten years that's going to be reduced by a dollar." The Postal Service is looking for ways to save money. One idea is the proposal of closing on Saturday.
Mom on the Run: Financial aid a mess of deadlines, acronyms Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:06PMI’m sitting looking at the e-mail: “IDOC Reminder — Your Next Step for Financial Aid.”
JFP Deal$ Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:57AMFind an offer that looks good. Click Add to Cart. If you'd like to buy a particular gift card or certificate, click Add to Cart. When you do, your PayPal cart will appear, allowing you to choose a quantity.
Sheriff, USPS team up on child porn arrest Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:49AMThe Del Norte County Sheriff’s Office teamed with the U.S. Postal Service to arrest a Crescent City man who is suspected of ordering child pornography online and having it delivered to his home. Joseph Frank Trujillo, 30, was taken into custody at his house Wednesday by Sheriff’s Office authorities after they served a search warrant based on information received from U.S. Postal Service ...
12th National Consumer Protection Week Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:42AMEvent Takes Place March 7-13, 2010
USPS looking to drop Saturday service Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 7:06AMThe post office is renewing its drive to drop Saturday delivery and plans a rate increase, in an effort to fend off a projected $7 billion loss this year.
D-FW post offices slowly offering recycling bins Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:45AMThe U.S. Postal Service in Dallas recycles nearly 5,000 tons of paper a year, but until recent years, reams of direct mail and circulars trashed in post office lobbies lived up to their label - junk mail.
Support offered to McMahon Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:24PMWe are colleagues of the Rev. Ed Rawls , who wrote to the Connecticut Post recently in favor of equal marriage rights. We are the pastors of First Church Fairfield , a congregation of the United Church of Christ , and are proud to serve this historic church, which has served the community since 1639. First Church has stood at the forefront on the social and political movements that have made ...
Stand Up And Be Counted - Census Arrives Soon Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:45PMCensus forms will be arriving soon in the mailbox of each and every red-blooded American. They may not, however, be arriving on a Saturday, as the USPS is pushing legislators to let it cut Saturday deliveries altogether . This is not something they want to do - it is something they have to do to cut costs, which laying off some 30,000 employees apparently did not do. Eventually, though, you can ...
Thumbs up, thumbs down Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:31PMThumbs up to Funkstown resident Ed Clopper, who recently was recognized for 50 years of service to the Funkstown Volunteer Fire Co.
USPS Teams Up With Bright Automotive for Electric Delivery Vehicles Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:24PMThe U.S. Postal Service is continuing on its quest to convert some of its 142,000 vehicles to electric models with a partnership with Bright Automotive, the manufacturer of the upcoming IDEA plug-in hybrid for commercial and government fleets . The auto startup will retrofit a standard USPS vehicle with an electric drivetrain and send out it out on the streets of Washington, D.C. for a year of ...
Toyota Faces Post-Recall Complaints - Week in Review Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:20PMToyota reviews complaints of post-repair acceleration problems in its vehicles. And the Dow moves back to black territory for 2010.
The U.S. Postal Service and Modern Postcard Help Businesses Grow and Increase Sales in Northern California with the ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:08PMSmall - to Medium-Sized Businesses Can Attend the Direct Mail Crash Course in San Jose, San Francisco, and Sacramento, California to Learn the Tools and Techniques Used by Industry Leaders to Launch Direct Mail Campaigns That Get More Customers and Grow Businesses During a Tough Economy
The U.S. Postal Service and Modern Postcard Help Businesses Grow and Increase Sales in Northern California with the ... Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:54PMCARLSBAD, CA--(Marketwire - 03/05/10) - In today's challenging economy, businesses are looking for an advantage to help them pull out of the recession and avoid losses, layoffs, or worse. Companies are focusing on a single task -- increasing sales. To help businesses learn how to quickly implement powerhouse direct mail marketing campaigns proven to sell, Modern Postcard is providing an ...
U.S. Mail: Only 3 days a week? Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:49PMA new plan for bailing out the USPS would cut back mail delivery to three days a week. Would this save the post office, or kill it?
Chapman serves for 35 years at Moberly USPS office Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 1:08PMJim Chapman, carrier for the United States Postal Service unit in Moberly was recognized for 35 years of service to the USPS by Craig Mattox, Moberly Postmaster. Jim has worked in the Moberly facility his entire 35 years and had a walk route for most of it, using a truck in the Meadowbrook area the last several years. Jim said he has no immediate plans for retirement, maybe in another five ...
Good Instructions: How to Achieve Mailbox Zero Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:41AMEver heard the adage "Eastern medicine tells you the train is coming, Western medicine tells you you’ve been hit by it"? It applies to our relationship with waste, too: We make a mess then try to find ways of dealing with it, as opposed to preventing the mess in the first place. A great example is recycling—it's important to do, sure, but precycling is far more effective, and there is no better ...
Piscataway seniors to be forewarned and forearmed for National Consumer Protection Week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:12AMOfficials are speaking to a group of Piscataway seniors about fraud prevention as part of the National Consumer Protection Week community outreach.
Customers Not Worried About Five-Day Postal Week Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 8:14AMThe U.S. Postal Services announcement this week to possibly cut Saturday delivery didnt bother customers at the main High Point post office on Thursday especially if the cut would keep other charges down.
Morris Plains Police: Woman stole $40,000 using gift card Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:56AM• A woman was arrested Monday, Feb. 22 for theft by deception after stealing about $40,000 of merchandise using a gift card obtained fraudulently at Kohn department store on Route 10.
East Hanover police report electrical fire Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:32AMPolice report an electric fire on a utility pole on Surrey Lane at 4:33 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26.
Squadron course March 9 at James Caldwell High School1 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:28AMWEST CALDWELL TWP. – Northern New Jersey Sail and Power Squadrons (USPS) boating education organization will offer a boating safety course every Tuesday evening for seven weeks at James Caldwell High School from 7 to 9 p.m. beginning Tuesday, March 9.
SOUNDOFF: Your opinion on postal problems Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:16AMDo you use an alternative to the post office?
Local postal workers blast federal plan to halt Saturday mail Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:33AMAn idea to drop Saturday postal service drew harsh reaction from leaders of a union representing postal workers in western Nevada County. "I think it's the most ridiculous idea they've ever had," said John Howell Jr., president of the National Association of Letter Carriers Branch No. 133 for the Sacramento region. "I see it as a short-term fix to a long-term problem," added Howell, who ...
Huntley: Move USPS site Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:32AMHUNTLEY – Citing an inadequate and unsafe facility location, Huntley officials are circulating a petition asking the U.S. Postal Service to cease efforts to renew a building lease that expires next year.
Maine Sen. Collins opposes cuts to USPS delivery Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:09AMPORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Sen. Susan Collins of Maine is expressing skepticism over the U.S. Postal Service's proposal to cut Saturday mail delivery to fend off huge budget shortfalls.
Nation in Brief Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:15AMThe United States Postal Service released its plan to handle projected losses of $238 billion.
Union Workers Protest Columbus Post Office Consolidation Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:01AM The American Postal Workers Union showing their support today for the Columbus postal system. They protested outside the downtown post office—voicing concerns about the possibility of moving the mail processing center from Columbus to Macon. If that happens, Michael Miles, spokesperson for USPS, says eight employees could be affected. They will be given the choice of transferring to another ...
U.S. Postal Service to test a repurposed electric vehicle fleet Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:00PMWhether it was delivering packages via locomotive or launching 3,000 letters inside a guided missile, the U.S. Postal Service has always pushed the envelope when it comes to transportation.
No more Saturday mail? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:30PMThe United States Postal Service unveiled major changes this week to soften potentially staggering financial losses, as more and more mail continues to be delivered with a click of a mouse rather than by the neighborhood mailman.
Southeast Texas answers: How important is Saturday mail to you? Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:16PMJust how important is Saturday mail service to you? The U.S. Postal Service announced this week its considering stopping home delivery on Saturdays in hopes of curbing the billions its losing every year.
Spam? No thank you, m'am Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:00PMI don't know about you, but beautiful Russian girls are just dying to meet me. They're all 26 years old, most of them are named Olga, and from their descriptions they sound totally hot.
14 structures make East Tennessee Endangered Heritage list Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:21PMA total of 14 structures from as many East Tennessee counties are on the first Endangered Heritage list for the area.
Update: Donations needed for Alexander Inn restoration Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 10:44AMThe East Tennessee Preservation Alliance has announced for the first time a list of locations around East Tennessee that are identified as endangered parts of the area's heritage.
USPS Ponders No Saturday Mail Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 7:26AMThe U.S. Postal Service is losing money and now has a plan to survive. But the plan calls for no mail delivery on Saturdays.
USPS asks Congress to approve five day work week today Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:38AM(NBC NEWS) The U.S. Postal Service wants congress to shorten its work week, to help the agency save money and stay in business. At a news conference later today the postal service plans to ask congress to approve five day mail delivery and change its retiree health benefits.
USPS asks Congress to approve five day work week Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:38AM(NBC NEWS) The U.S. Postal Service wants congress to shorten its work week, to help the agency save money and stay in business. At a news conference later today the postal service plans to ask congress to approve five day mail delivery and change its retiree health benefits.
ASER 2010 Publication Schedule Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 8:00AMThe AVID Soccer Equipment Review published the editorial calendar for 2010 including product shoot-outs and "Best Of" awards. [PR.com]
Old Forge council schedules special meeting Tuesday to consider police union contract Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:28AMOF special meeting to check contract OLD FORGE - Borough Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday night to potentially modify the police union contract and change health insurance carriers. The borough's current insurance provider is Blue Cross Blue
Golf tournament will aid rescue mission Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:28AMGolf tourney aids rescue mission SCRANTON - The Scranton and Wyoming Valley Rescue Missions are currently forming a planning committee for the fourth annual Scranton/Wyoming Valley Rescue Mission golf tournament, formerly known as the Dick Grey Golf Clas
New Dunmore borough manager to start work Monday Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:28AMDunmore manager to start Monday DUNMORE - The new borough manager will start work at 9 a.m. Monday. Council recently voted 6-1 to hire Dominic Rinaldi at an annual salary of $45,000. Mr. Rinaldi was the director of purchasing for Lackawanna County from
Arts Briefs Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:15AMLogo contest at Branigan Library's Young Adult Department: Contestants are to design a logo based on the Summer Reading Program theme "2010: Summer of the Library.
Excerpts from recent Indiana editorials Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:54AMPost-Tribune. Feb. 16, 2010. It's a tale of two regional efforts. In one, a group of influential leaders from seven counties met for 12 months with no real stated goal, other than to meet and talk and collaborate and converse.
Police note phone scams from âhystericalâ relativesin Morris Township Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:16PMA new form of phone scam has been reported recently that is targeting seniors in the area, police caution.