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The Post Office Is Dying Because We Don’t Need It Anymore

11:21PM September 6, 2011 | Casey Chan

The Post Office is going to die, so says the old pony express. They’re strapped for cash, probably defaulting on a $US5.5 billion payment due this month and will shut down entirely this (northern) winter unless Congress stabilises its finances. Sad. But we don’t really need it anymore. More »

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Post Office Uses Wrong Statue Of Liberty For Stamp

12:20AM April 16, 2011 | Max Read

In an admirable effort to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Staute of Liberty, the US Post Office has issued a commemorative first-class stamp! Of the wrong Statue of Liberty. More »

Geek Out

Which Shipping Company Treats Your Packages Better?

7:00AM November 24, 2010 | Jesus Diaz

It’s time to order presents in and probably send packages out. To me, a crucial question is: What’s the best shipping company? Who treats my stuff better while in transit? Popular Mechanics made a scientific test. Here’s the result. More »

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USPS Suffers As More People Use New-Fangled Electronic Mail

5:00AM July 26, 2009 | Dan Nosowitz

The USPS is having a rough time lately, sending billions fewer pieces of mail each year and shutting down hundreds of thousands of mailboxes. They’re in such dire financial straits they may need a bailout. And it’s all our fault. More »