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You really want the US Postal Service to go away?

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I received this letter in the mail yesterday. I noticed the return address had two things; a PO Box and the ZIP Code.* That’s it. A few days ago, I read some tweets in my stream where a few people … Continue reading

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The US Post Office mangled their good news again

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Yesterday, The Rachel Maddow Show (with guest host Melissa Harris Perry) ran a story segment about Owney the Post Office dog. In short, a new stamp will be issued today with Owney’s image. I’m not sure how easy it is … Continue reading

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Experts, experts everywhere

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Yesterday on our afternoon walk, Sallie was having a bit of trouble walking straight and she was getting her leash all tangled up in my legs, so since we were only a block and a half away from home, I … Continue reading

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How the US Postal Service blows its brand every December

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Every December, Santa hands the US Postal Service a shiny new opportunity to rebrand itself as a lovable, caring organization that is an integral part of all 43,000+ Zip Codes it services. Every year, the USPS blows it terribly. I … Continue reading

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