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Veterans Affairs Mails ALS Diagnoses To Wrong People

The U.S. Veterans Affairs Department has told at leat 1,200 veterans that they have ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, by mistake. Letters concerning disability benefits for people with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) were sent to 2,500 veterans, but at least 1,200...

Don't Freak If You Get White Powder In The Mail

"If you get an envelope in the mail containing white powder, chances are, it's nothing to freak out about. According to local officials, the Bayer Aspirin Company will be deploying a nationwide mass mailing ad campaign that seems a little "misguided." Between May 20 and May...

Canadian Journalist held by Taliban Phones Toronto's 'The Globe'

Toronto's Globe and Mail published an exclusive Monday night, on Beverly Giesbrecht, the Canadian being held held hostage by Taliban.  They claim to have spoken to her briefly by satellite telephone today." “Please tell me what the Canadian embassy and the Pakistani...

Poison mail sent to Israel embassy at Norway

Two post office workers have got poison from mail, which was sent to Israel embassy at Norway. Workers received burn wounds in their hands and faces. Workers are now treated at Ullevål hospital and have not received more symptoms. Reference (in Finnish) Norjassa kaksi...

Liberty demands we allow people to make "bad" choices

It is refreshing to read a rational point of view on the subject of homelessness, addiction and the DTES.  It is particularly impactful coming from a family member of someone who chose to live and die that lifestyle.  It shows that ultimately once all the...

A set of stamp, Issued by Britain's Royal Mail celebrating

"A Concorde postage stamp is seen in this undated handout photograph, made available in London, December 29, 2008. The stamp, one of a set to be issued by Britain's Royal Mail celebrating British achievements will...

Military Mailing Restrictions

Chances are if you have not sent your holiday package to your loved ones serving in Iraq it won't get there in time Christmas.  However, when you do mail, here are some tips the government wants you to keep in mind." Military Mailing Restrictions   ...

Hollywood actors union seeks authority to strike

"The main union representing U.S. film and television actors said on Wednesday it would mail ballots to members in January seeking authorization for a strike over a new contract. The Screen Actors Guild,...

Madonna demands £5m photo damages

" Singer Madonna is seeking more than £5m in damages from the Mail on Sunday for publishing photos of her 2000 wedding to film director Guy Ritchie. A judge in London heard pictures of the event were copied...

India - Two terrorists captured are British nationals: Reports

" British newspaper, Daily Mail, has reported that two of the terrorists captured by Indian security forces are British nationals of Pakistani origin. Attributing to sources in the Maharashtra government, the paper claimed that as many as eight terrorists were captured...

Church and police join forces to end binge drinking

A new campaign is being launched in Wales today with the aim of ending binge drinking. People are signing a pledge to stop the practice, which is very common in the UK."PEOPLE across Wales are today urged to pledge to stop binge drinking as an unprecedented coalition of...

Soccer moms call foul on election e-mail

" Soccer moms call foul on election e-mail Say use of 3,000-name list wrong Bethany Lindsay, North Shore NewsPublished: Friday, November 14, 2008 PARENTS of some North Shore soccer players are complaining that the executives of their sports club have misused an...

“Holiday Mail for Heroes” to Deliver One Million Cards to Service Members...

The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes Inc. are teaming up to send holiday cards to service men and women in the United States and around the world. From Tuesday, November 11 until Wednesday, December 10, the...

Wall street, hunting for scalps, 17 Lehman moneyman "to go on trial"

Sub-prime Wallstreet moneyscam New Yorks prosecutor has the choice, who goes first to prison of the moneymen. If he waits too long, America's financial credibility has gone. Individual law cases, class action...

Pit Bull Owner Convicted Of Dog Attack On Mailman

Gangster wanna be's just love pitbulls and anything else that makes them look tough.  But when pitbulls attack postal workers, expect not to drop the soap.  Jail is a dog bite away!  Cheack it out."October 18, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports by...

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