Price of Gas in China..

   How much does a gallon of gas cost in China?

According to WikiAnswers, a gallon of gas, as reported as of this date, is $1.54 per gallon.    

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zip codes: most expensive

Most Expensive Zip Codes: 11201: Estate of the Day

"...the most expensive zip codes in the United States, up today, 11201. This zip code in Brooklyn, New York has a median price of $2,463,000 with an appreciation rate of 325% since 1990. ..."    

Source: www.luxist.com

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Benjamin Franklin Philately

9 Things You Didn't Know About Benjamin Franklin

"...fractional postage stamps were issued with images of non-presidents, such as Benjamin Franklin and Martha Washington, and the White House. For those not familiar with fractional postage, some types of U.S. mail required a partial cent..."    

Source: www.stampsofdistinction.com

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FERS & CSRS disability retirement

FERS & CSRS disability retirement: The Proper Paradigm

"...When it comes to Federal Disability Retirements, the majority of Federal and Postal workers who comes to me have a pre-formed, generally negative attitude about the chances of getting it. This is because they have heard too many horror stories; or they have had horrendous experiences with OWCP filings, or EEOC complaints..."    

Source: federaldisabilityretirement.wordpress.com

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postal workers' union head sentenced to prison

Former head of San Mateo postal workers' union sentenced to prison

"...used his position as president of the San Mateo unit of the National Association of Letter Carriers to bill a myriad of goods and services for personal use on a union-issued credit card and 10 personal credit cards. Between 2003 and 2006, he used the credit cards for..."    

Source: www.insidebayarea.com

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Postal Service Helps eBay Shippers Save Money

Shipping Savings, Solutions Ready for ‘eBay Live!’

"...All Express Mail and Priority Mail customers can save money simply by going online to purchase postage, including customers using Click-N-Ship at usps.com. Express Mail customers will receive 3 percent off the published retail prices and Priority Mail customers will save an average 3.5 percent.

Other competitive pricing highlights include:

* Retail prices start at $4.80 for a one-pound Priority Mail package.
* Online purchasers save from 1 to 11 percent.
* Flat-Rate boxes have the greatest consumer value, with Priority Mail Flat-Rate boxes priced at $9.80.
* Customers who use Click-N-Ship and PC Postage save an average 3.5 percent.

Express Mail and Priority Mail packaging are co-branded with the eBay logo and are Cradle to Cradle Certified for its environmental attributes. Co-branded eBay envelopes, packages and mailing supplies are available on eBay website:http://pages.ebay.com/usps/preparingitems.html...."   

::► Source: www.usps.com

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Failures of Postal Privatization

The exploding package of EU Postal Privatization

"...privatization of post across Europe will produce services that are deeply uneven and unequal. It will produce a grossly unfair two-tiered postal system, with one set of quality services for the large corporations and urban middle class, and another set of poorly provisioned services for rural areas, the urban poor, small businesses and the outermost territories of member states – if they even have access to such services at all. ..."    

Source: apostatewindbag.blogspot.com

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Strikes at Royal Mail

CWU green lights more postal strikes

"...The decision to return to strike action was in response to pension changes, post office closures and job losses at Royal Mail. Last year’s strike action was a major factor in Royal Mail’s failure to meet operational targets...."    

Source: www.precisionmarketing.co.uk

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Postal Reforms

William and Mary School of Business Professor John Strong Named to National Academy of Sciences Study Commission on Postal Reforms

"...Over the last ten years, many countries, mostly in Europe, have begun to reduce the postal monopoly while at the same time ensuring some minimum level of service for each citizen. The Study Commission will analyze the changing postal environment and recommend potential changes to the universal service obligation and postal monopoly in the United States. ..."    

Source: www.foxbusiness.com

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Prepare for a Postal Early Retirement

Are you prepared for a Postal Service or Federal early retirement offer?

The first step in preparing for a possible postal buyout is to know Your FERS Retirerment, How To Prepare For It How To Enjoy It. An excellent resource for preparing for your postal retirement is Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Pensions. This book Guides you through the maze of Social Security and Medicare in an easy to understand format. We also recommend The Social Security Answer Book.    

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Retired postal worker writes childrens book

Retired postal worker Mark Shaber has message for children

"...Retired postal worker from Bedford Post Office and summer employee at Spring Mill State Park

Title of latest book: Animals and Stuff ..."    

Source: www.tmnews.com

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South Africa Postal Theft Infuriates Amazon

"...Rampant theft by Post Office workers has infuriated internet retailing giant Amazon so much that it will no longer send goods to South Africa by post..."    

Source: www.thetimes.co.za

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Help Please! Offer your suggestion to reduce Postal Service Fuel Costs

Benny the Blogger over at Your Postal Blog, which is one of our favorite and fun blogs, wants your input on how the Postal Service should deal with the rising gas prices. So please support the site by dropping by and take a minute to offer your suggestions on what the USPS should do by emailing here.

The above article is provided by The Postal Newsgroup

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Ebay Live 2008

USPS Postal Service Ebay Shipper Presentations

If you are an Ebay shipper or desire to be an eBillionaire, you will not want to miss Ebay Live 2008. eBay Live! 2008 will be June 19 -21, 2008 in Chicago. The Postal Service will be on hand to inform shippers about their competitive products and pricing. Visit the United States Postal Service at Booth 405 - Solution Center. If you are unable to attend eBay Live! 2008, one Ebayer is offering a US Postal Service Priority Mail Flat Rate Box® full of Ebay Live Chicago 2008 assorted collectibles. It is listed as Item number: 180253534526. This website is not affiliated with the seller and is not responsible for any dealings with the seller or buyer.    

Source: http://postal-newsgroup.blogspot.com/

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buyouts and early retirement deals in other industries

Ford: More Job Cuts Needed

"...In the past three years, Ford has shed about 40,000 of its U.S. and Canadian hourly workers. Earlier this year, Ford offered buyouts and early retirement deals to its remaining hourly work force, but only 4,200 workers left, about half the number Ford hoped would take the offers. It has not been decided if the terms of the upcoming targeted buyouts would match previous offers given to hourly workers, Gattari said...."    

Source: futureoftheunion.com

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Gas prices affecting the USPS

"...Every time gas prices go up a penny, it costs the U.S. Postal Service an extra $8 million a year. ..."    

Source: news10now.com

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New Stamps Salute State Flags

Ten new postage stamps featuring the U.S. and state flags went on sale Saturday — on the annual observance of Flag Day.

"...stamps salute the U.S. flag and the flags of Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, American Samoa, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut and Delaware. They're being sold in a roll of 50 stamps, with five stamps for each flag. The second set of 10 flags will be issued in September..."    

Source: news.aol.com

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Article on Express Mail Guarantee

USPS Says Guaranteed Overnight Isn't Guaranteed. What?

"... was told the guarantee does not extend to items left in the Express Mail box. It only applies if you bring the item to the counter. If that is the case, why would they even offer Express Mail via their website? When you purchase it online, you do so in an effort to avoid the lines at the post office. Also, nowhere on the website, while purchasing the Express Mail option did it state that items needed to be taken to the window/desk in order for the guarantee to apply. I asked her, "Where on the box does it say that?" She then told me she had handed my form over to her supervisor. I was given my full refund..."    

Source: consumerist.com

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Free Stamp Collecting Booklet: A Guide to U.S. Design Numbers (USD), 1847- 1947

PSE Unveils "Fresh" Stamp Collecting Format and Offers Free "U.S. Design Numbers" Booklet

"...Entitled, "A Guide to U.S. Design Numbers (USD), 1847- 1947," the new collection-building structure focuses on 435 regular-issue U.S. postage stamps that were issued from 1847 to 1947 and intended for use on letters or parcels. PSE has produced a full-color, 56-page booklet with photos of the stamps and a cross listing of the USD numbers and their corresponding numbers in the Scott Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue. The Scott numbers are used with permission of Scott Publishing Co., a subsidiary of Amos Press, Inc..."    

Source: www.psestamp.com

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Wal-Mart Goes Postal

Wal-Mart adds a new aisle – The Postal Service

"...Customers will easily recognize the presence of the Postal Service at our new Stamps on Consignment location by the exterior and interior signage,” said Customer Relations Coordinator Lori Thomas. “Postal customers..."    

Source: www.kpcnews.com

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