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I use the post office for shipping whenever I can. The flat rate boxes are great, and they are not as expensive as UPS. They’ve really worked hard to upgrade their services and plenty of mail still goes via snail mail. My brother used to work at the Post Office- it was not an easy job, despite what so many of you think.
Look, I already said I am going to send a check. Sorry I even mentioned the Western Union thing.
I have no doubt that the school is completely genuine & probably did the first thing that came to mind wrt donations. Think it’s v. uncool to say that stuff about them when they are just trying to do the right thing.
Who goes to the mailbox with a handfull of stamped letters anymore? I pay everything by ACH and send emails. Other than the odd birthday card or official document, I don’t send stuff in the mail. And I get a few magazines in the mail and bill confirmations of things I pay on line. The Post Office is becoming obsolete, but I guess the pensions live on.
“Anyone been to both Ft. Defiance and Good Fork in Red Hook? Preferences? ”
I’ve been to Ft Defiance for brunch. Good spot. Pretty much standard brunch food and great cocktails (try the breakfast martini). Really nice ambiance, wasn’t disapointed i made the trek out to the hook. it is kinda tiny so there might be a wait depending on when you go
haven’t been to the good fork, but it’s on my short list of new places to try. it sounds great.
Only a government organization can turn a 1.5% revenue drop into a 123% rise in losses!!!!!!
U.S. Postal Service Says Loss Widened to $8.5 Billion
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Postal Service said its loss widened to $8.5 billion in the year ended Sept. 30, exceeding its forecast, as the volume of mail declined.
Revenue fell 1.5 percent to $67.1 billion for the year and mail volume dropped 3.5 percent, according to a presentation to the service’s board today at a meeting in Washington. The loss in the previous fiscal year was $3.8 billion, the service said.
The Postal Service, which forecast a $7 billion loss, said almost two thirds of the deficit, or $5.5 billion, covered health-benefit costs for future retirees. An additional $2.5 billion covered adjustments to workers’ compensation liabilities for interest rate changes.
I use the post office for shipping whenever I can. The flat rate boxes are great, and they are not as expensive as UPS. They’ve really worked hard to upgrade their services and plenty of mail still goes via snail mail. My brother used to work at the Post Office- it was not an easy job, despite what so many of you think.
Look, I already said I am going to send a check. Sorry I even mentioned the Western Union thing.
I have no doubt that the school is completely genuine & probably did the first thing that came to mind wrt donations. Think it’s v. uncool to say that stuff about them when they are just trying to do the right thing.
Etson –
100% of people who want you to send them money by wire transfer are either:
1. Scammers
2. Your relatives in Latin America somewhere
Legitimate organizations have bank accounts and accept wire transfers.
As you are English, and not Latino, you should never send anyone money through Western Union. Ever.
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Who goes to the mailbox with a handfull of stamped letters anymore?
me. everyday lol
*rob*
I mail Swap books almost every day.
Who goes to the mailbox with a handfull of stamped letters anymore? I pay everything by ACH and send emails. Other than the odd birthday card or official document, I don’t send stuff in the mail. And I get a few magazines in the mail and bill confirmations of things I pay on line. The Post Office is becoming obsolete, but I guess the pensions live on.
“Anyone been to both Ft. Defiance and Good Fork in Red Hook? Preferences? ”
I’ve been to Ft Defiance for brunch. Good spot. Pretty much standard brunch food and great cocktails (try the breakfast martini). Really nice ambiance, wasn’t disapointed i made the trek out to the hook. it is kinda tiny so there might be a wait depending on when you go
haven’t been to the good fork, but it’s on my short list of new places to try. it sounds great.
it’s probably those flat rate offers – didn’t get enough volume to offset the rate drop
Only a government organization can turn a 1.5% revenue drop into a 123% rise in losses!!!!!!
U.S. Postal Service Says Loss Widened to $8.5 Billion
Nov. 12 (Bloomberg) — The U.S. Postal Service said its loss widened to $8.5 billion in the year ended Sept. 30, exceeding its forecast, as the volume of mail declined.
Revenue fell 1.5 percent to $67.1 billion for the year and mail volume dropped 3.5 percent, according to a presentation to the service’s board today at a meeting in Washington. The loss in the previous fiscal year was $3.8 billion, the service said.
The Postal Service, which forecast a $7 billion loss, said almost two thirds of the deficit, or $5.5 billion, covered health-benefit costs for future retirees. An additional $2.5 billion covered adjustments to workers’ compensation liabilities for interest rate changes.