Don't break windows, don't litter, don't expect that alone to stopcrime Nov 29, 2008
The final experiments involved leaving an envelope hanging out of a mailbox with a 5 note visible in the window where the address normally appears. When the mailbox was clean, 13 per cent of passers-by stole the envelope. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Volunteers get holiday lights ready to dance Nov 29, 2008
They were untangling strings of lights and setting up penguins, snowmen, candy canes, cardinals, Santa's mailbox and other signs of the season. By Monday night, Patty McGill, the city's communications director, will have a high-tech show ready to run throughout the holiday season. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Lenders Reluctant To Issue Credit Cards Nov 29, 2008
In fact, expect fewer credit card offers in your mailbox and higher interest rates on the cards you have. "My goal is to pay it off at the end of the month, which never happens," said Joy Field. (ABC 7 News, DC)
SMBs Beware: Spam Levels on the Rise Nov 29, 2008
For companies that need less than 10 mailboxes, MailFoundry will filter the companys spam for free ... No matter how many unscrupulous hosting services are shut down, spammers will always find a way to get back onlineand in your mailbox. (eWeek)
Cuba library slates holiday programs Nov 29, 2008
Santa's mailbox will be located inside the library and available during library hours. -- A Preschool Storytime will be held from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, for children ages 2 through 5 years old and their caregivers. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Time to put away the leftover turkey and go shopping Nov 28, 2008
Their greeting cards are all written, with stamps licked no, moistened with a damp sponge and ready for the mailbox. Their menus for the holiday meals are taped to the refrigerator door, the ingredients having been purchased weeks ago. (New Iberia, LA)
Places in the U.S. with holiday names Nov 28, 2008
A special mailbox accepts letters for Santa Claus, which are answered by a volunteer. Slide show. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Driver Injured After Crashing Into Mailbox Nov 28, 2008
-- A 42-year-old woman crashed into a mailbox in Carmichael on Thursday, leaving her with major injuries ... But for some reason she veered into the oncoming lane and hit the mailbox, without braking. (KCRA 3, CA)
Around Town -- Back home for the holiday Nov 27, 2008
com or by dropping it off in Lisa s mailbox at 428 First Parish Road. E-mailed photos to accompany copy should be sent as jpeg attachments, no larger than 5 X 7 in size and at a resolution of at least 200. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Globe Santa kicks off 52d year of fund-raising Nov 27, 2008
Santa's Mailbox There are four ways you can give. Make a secure credit card donation online. (Boston Globe)
Clarkson Fire Chief Andy Cain received a check for $2,821 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Nov 27, 2008
Numerous first responders in the county are still having trouble locating homes, because of addresses not being placed on mailboxes. Grayson County Emergency Management Director Randall Smith said there is still an enormous problem with the non-lettering of houses or mailboxes ... "The Grayson County Sheriff's Department, Emergency Medical Services, and fire departments need these mailboxes lettered. We need them lettered bad.". (Leitchfield Grayson County, KY)
Preach My Gospel Nov 27, 2008
They weren t there to accost the postal worker as he placed the envelope in the family s mailbox. Instead, the envelope containing information that would explain where 19-year-old Ishmaal would live and serve for the next two years of his life sat inside the aluminum box for several days as the family finished touring each of the 11 LDS temples in Utah. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Nov. 27 Dallas County Almanac Nov 27, 2008
Nov. 22: Officer Daggett took a report from Jennifer Elston of Waukee of criminal mischief to a mailbox. CHARGES TS Dallas County Sheriff Nov. 13: Kelly Sue Lynch, 40, of Perry was arrested on a warrant for probation violation. (Dallas County News, IA)
Santa Saturdays: Downtown Racine rings in the season Nov 27, 2008
They will also have two different styles of kissing balls (a modern day version of mistletoe); door and mailbox swags; centerpieces, garlands and grave sprays with prices ranging from $10 for a door swag to wreaths that start at $15 and go up $198 (72-inch). No matter what size it is, each wreath is a thick, lush piece made with fresh greens, said Lofquist, whom Festival of Trees patrons may remember from the Balsam Wreaths booth there. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
BITTER LITTER: Spam-A-Lot! Nov 27, 2008
A creaking gate and a thump on the mailbox meant the editor's cheque had arrived. I settled by the quiet of the living room after hurriedly retrieving the consignment. (India Times, India)
Is the NSA spying on U.S. Internet traffic? Nov 26, 2008
Get Salon in your mailbox. Salon Premium. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Sampler for Nov. 26 Nov 26, 2008
Club members will be designing Williamsburg pieces, fresh greens arrangements, mailbox swags and other holiday surprises. It is always a delight to see the exciting new designs of the garden club members, as well as the scrumptious baked goods, holiday treats and cookie table. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Quick Glimpse Nov 26, 2008
Neighbors were asked to hang a bag of canned and/or dried food items from their mailbox that were then collected by neighbor Nancy Duvall. More than 300 food items were collected. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Need help? New '09 tax guides hitting bookstores Nov 26, 2008
Start to take a look now, as there are a few moves you can make before year-end and because tax forms will hit your mailbox sooner than you know. Type Size. (AZCentral -- Business)
Charitable Jackpot Promises $475,000 Nov 26, 2008
EL PASO, Texas -- KFOX photographer Rudy Reyes opened up his mailbox to find a letter inside. "I saw this envelope that was kind of strange. It had no returning address," said Reyes. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
How To Get A DTV Converter Box Coupon Nov 26, 2008
In less than 6 weeks, you'll find these vouchers in your mailbox. On the bottom of the page is a list of locations in your area where you can use the coupons to buy a DTV converter box. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Simcoe County council OKs budget Nov 26, 2008
Police say the device used to damage the mailbox had. Since 1999, the Holiday Train has raised. (Collingwood Wasaga Beach)
Annual survey could push homeless to scurry Nov 25, 2008
The Alachua County Coalition for the Homeless and Hungry only had a message that its voice mailbox, or answering machine, was full. The survey to determine the number of homeless people in Columbia County is scheduled for a date this winter. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
Previous shooting detailedat Bogart murder trial Nov 25, 2008
"We took out the mailbox on the way out, and we just took off," Christian Lapierre said. Although deputies had no proof Gear used a weapon during the confrontation, Oconee County Sheriff Scott Berry ordered investigators to re-investigate events after Mough was killed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
A message? Witness to S.F. rape is slain Nov 24, 2008
Several minutes later, Daniels told authorities, someone shouted through the couple's mailbox opening: "We see you looking out the window - you better not call the police!". Daniels, however, did call the police. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Letters for Monday, November 24, 2008 Nov 24, 2008
Most of the time they have to attend to customers needs and drop what they are doing to organize and distribute the mail to each mailbox ... Also, I believe that one will receive a pick up card in the mailbox when it s time for it to be delivered. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Community First Bank brings Christmas to KDS students Nov 24, 2008
The eighth annual Santa s Mailbox/Christmas for KDS Program gets under way Nov. 23 ... The Santa s Mailbox Program at Community First provides toys, games and plenty of Christmas cheer for these boys and girls ... The letters can be found in Santa s Mailboxes, located in the lobbies of Community First Bank. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Barack Obama, honeymoon killer? Nov 24, 2008
" Republicans are hoping to exploit any disconnect between Obama and his supporters -- the Republican National Committee has been sending reporters e-mail blasts of background research on each potential Cabinet pick, pointing out how many are Washington insiders with long ties to the Clinton administration or to other parts of the city's establishment. Next page: Pages 1 Related Stories Did McCain sidekick Joe Lieberman receive a nuclear wedgie or a warm, welcoming hug from Senate Democrats? By... (Salon)
Click here to watch AP Video. Economy puts new spin on college costs Nov 23, 2008
It looked like so many of the others that stuffed his mailbox during his sophomore year, and the academy "wasn't even on my radar screen," he said. But as the year went on, Silvis realized the academy offered something the others didn't -- free tuition with a commitment of service. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Rams hosts Drew in playoffs Nov 23, 2008
Get The Monitor Herald delivered to your door or mailbox. News Archive. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Indian bound, gagged, shot, killed Nov 23, 2008
On a busy working day last month, amid the hurly-burly of the US presidential election and a steep economic downturn, 38-year-old Prashant Kumar locked up his home in a leafy Virginia suburb, put the keys in the mailbox, and took a cab to Washington Dulles Airport to catch a one-way flight to India. He had already packed off his family to India and liquidated what assets he could. (India Times, India)
Bad Behavior Contagious, Study Finds Nov 22, 2008
Graffiti, Litter Influence People To Disregard Rules Of Good Behavior. WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2008. (CBS News)
The graffiti made me do it Nov 22, 2008
In another scenario, the researchers left an envelope with five euros hanging prominently from a mailbox. When they tossed orange peels, cigarette butts and empty cans around the mailbox, 25 per cent of passersby stole the money. (Globe and Mail)
Privacy Tips Nov 22, 2008
Identity theft is as close as your mailbox, so pay a visit to the Post Office instead. Each payment envelope you send from your mailbox, inbox or outbox is a sitting duck for an identity thief ... There's a reducing plan -- for your mailbox. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)
Netflix Imitators Are Everywhere Nov 22, 2008
For Dallas software engineer Adam Sills, entertainment is as close as his mailbox. As a subscriber to Netflix, he's long since given up on Blockbuster, where he used to rack up hefty late fees. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
Styling across seven decades Nov 22, 2008
I think of her every time I go to the mailbox, she says wistfully. Now I m old and all my customers are old; most have died or gone to the rest home and I don t do much anymore, she adds. (Troy Montgomery Herald, NC)
POLICE NEWS: Nov. 10-16, 2008 Nov 22, 2008
At 8:51 a.m. a Nashaway Road resident reported that their mailbox, complete with post and newspaper box, was missing. Police are investigating. (Bolton Common, MA)
Judge sends man who exposed himself to girl to prison Nov 22, 2008
The elementary school-aged girl, who did not attend the sentencing hearing, later said she had encountered Ridley as she went to her mailbox. Ridley told her he was looking for a dog and asked if he could walk with her. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Inviting entryways Nov 22, 2008
Complete your entryway update with house numbers and a mailbox in a coordinated style. Details: Home Depot, www. (AZCentral -- Home)
Construction proceeds Nov 22, 2008
The Monitor-Herald Online. on career-tech center. (Calhoun City Monitor Herald, MS)
Graffiti triggers crime, littering, study shows Nov 21, 2008
They stuck an envelope that contained cash partway into a mailbox so that passersby could see the envelope and the money within. In one scenario, graffiti covered the mailbox ... And 25 percent of passersby stole the envelope from the graffiti-covered mailbox, while just 13 percent stole from the clean mailbox. (MSNBC -- Health)
I can brain-blurt with the best Nov 21, 2008
These are the folks who babble long messages on your cell, or send you weird random e-mails, but never seem to be able to drop a good old-fashioned Hallmark card in the mailbox in time for your birthday. This birthday card task, to them, is akin to climbing up to the roof and cleaning each shingle with a child-size toothbrush. (Reading Advocate, MA)
Helping Women at Every Life Stage Achieve Financial Success Nov 21, 2008
Will you be doing all the things you wanted to do when you were younger but didn't have the time or resources for, or will you be at the mailbox waiting for your welfare check. According to Prudential Financial's 2008 Study on the Financial Experiences and Behaviors Among Women, while 80 percent of women desire to achieve a secure retirement, only 18 percent feel confident in their ability to do so. (Pekin Times, IL)
Jurors hear 911 call by shooter Nov 21, 2008
But when deputies asked Gear to return to the spot where he stood when he fired the gun, he positioned himself back from the roadway, with a culvert and mailbox between himself and the biker's path. Sheriff Scott Berry testified Wednesday he ordered deputies to arrest Gear after he saw that Mough had been shot in the back. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Claims at shooting trial clash Nov 21, 2008
But when deputies asked Gear to return to the place where he fired at Mough, he positioned himself back from the roadway, with a culvert and mailbox between himself and the biker s path. "He was right there, like where the mail-lady comes through," Gear said in the video. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Fives: Racism, murder charges and weather on the brain in the week that was Nov 21, 2008
"Anyone have any idea what "soft adventure" is? I've got a top ten, in no particular order:10. Walking to the mailbox during the winter9. Trying to drive on area roads after a snowfall8. Cutting across other people's fairways/lawns with the golf cart7. Throwing caution to the wind and eating the ENTIRE pork chop during their 4 p.m. supper.6. Skipping a day of Paul Harvey and risking not being up to date with the latest in Bose and Husqvarna technology5. Camping out all night to be first in line... (Rapid City Journal, SD)
I'm with Mitt on bailout Nov 20, 2008
The columnist^^ knows this full well and sees this as a safe opportunity to disagree with some one whose rear end he has planted a mailbox in. One of the first acts of the Oblahmi administration will be the massive bailout of domestic automakers and kookman will be disappointed or understanding of the situation or whatever the propaganda ministry tells him to write. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Police Log: Nov. 10-16 Nov 20, 2008
Saturday, Nov. 15 A motorcycle cover was reported stolen from Clark Road, 7:38 a.m. Assistance given to the Georgetown Police Department, 8:40 a.m. A car ran into a tree on Linebrook Road, 12:35 p.m. Residential burglar alarm activation on Hawk Hill Lane, 1:55 p.m. ATV complaint on Mile Lane, 3:50 p.m. Report of a suspicious person knocking on doors on Heartbreak Road, 5:12 p.m. Commercial burglar alarm activation on Avery Street, 6:28 p.m. Larceny from a vehicle on Pleasant Street reported,... (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Wisconsin Poises to Capitalize on Milk Production Strengths Nov 20, 2008
Last year the Wisconsin mailbox price state dairy producers received was 19 per hundredweight, Cropp said. That s higher than the 17. (Agri-View, WI)
Another day, another heart-stopping Dow plummet Nov 20, 2008
" Andrew Leonard Posted in: In an alternate universe, the former senator's deregulatory baggage could be much scarier. Monday, Nov 17, 2008 19:00 EST He shined an embarrassing light on investment banking in the 1980s. This week, he does it again, with bells on Friday, Nov 14, 2008 22:24 EST It's a strange way to run a country -- the Obama administration's success or failure may depend on two Republicans from Maine Friday, Nov 14, 2008 18:11 EST A new study finds infertility in mice fed... (Salon)
Animal rights group video captures abuse at farm Nov 19, 2008
A message left after business hours in the general mailbox at the Alabama headquarters of Aviagen North America was not immediately returned. A message left late Tuesday night with the vice president of operations at subsidiary Aviagen Turkeys Inc., in East Lewisburg, W.Va. (Anchorage Daily News)
Thefts and mischief Nov 19, 2008
Nov. 16, 4:03 a.m., a missing mailbox was found in the 300 block of Ranch Road. Nov. 16, 11:16 a.m., shoplifting was reported at Price n Pride, 1300 Highway Ave.. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Oconee County police blotter Nov 19, 2008
Damage: On Nov. 9, deputy Chad Parr met with a resident of Daniells Bridge Road, who said someone had damaged his mailbox. The man said this is the eighth time someone had damaged his mailbox. (Athens Banner-Herald)
The high priest of the Royal Hawaiian Mint Nov 19, 2008
" Andrew Leonard As the U.S. economy craters, Wal-Mart throws a lifeline to China. Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 22:19 EST Just like in the movies, the U.S. is about to have a black president. And guess what? Disaster looms. Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 17:59 EST In China a big grain harvest is pushing prices down and imperiling farmers' livelihoods. Time to prescribe some ethanol? Thursday, Nov 13, 2008 03:07 EST Forget about those "toxic" assets the government was going to buy. Today's agenda: Saving the... (Salon)
Billion Dollar Charlie vs. the RIAA Nov 18, 2008
You really don't want one of these letters in your mailbox, because (1) the RIAA is probably right - someone in your house has been downloading, and (2) it's an offer you can't refuse. Generally, the RIAA wants between $3,000 and $5,000 to go away, along with your assurance that the illegal downloading will stop. (Boston Globe)
Welcome back winter Nov 18, 2008
Crews would also be keeping an eye out for residents' mailboxes in an attempt to minimize any damage ... The only hassle is going to be mailboxes ... We don't try to hit mailboxes. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Check that check Nov 18, 2008
When he looked in her mailbox recently, he saw a letter from what appeared to be Publisher's Clearing House, informing her she had won $100,000 as a second-place winner in the sweepstakes. Also included was a check for more than $1,600. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Enjoy your cheap gas while you can Nov 18, 2008
" also reporting on OPEC, notes that the drop will likely result in a drop in global supply: "The current financial situation has pressured companies to cut their planned capital expenditure, which has sharply influenced the supply forecast," the group said. "All regions contributed to the downward revision," according to OPEC, with the biggest contribution from former Soviet countries. So where does that leave us? When economic growth resumes across the globe, demand for oil will surge once... (Salon)
The perils of cheap oil Nov 18, 2008
" As most grain growers suffered losses from a harvest, some big ones were even at the edge of bankruptcy, said a local agricultural supervisor. Without government intervention, prices would continue falling, dampening farmers' enthusiasm to grow crops, local officials warned at the meeting [of the State Administration of Grain (SAG) late last month.] Seems like there could be an easy enough solution to the problem, however, given all the hoopla about biofuel production's supposed impact on... (Salon)
How To Save On Your Food Bills Nov 17, 2008
For those who placed No Flyers signs on their mailbox, there are still ways to find out when the rebates or sales are in effect. More grocery chains are taking advantage of online flyers, and various sites are devoted to providing a list of online flyers, so one can compare prices without standing idly near the store s entrance while circling items for a last minute list. (Suite101.com)
Chris McAndrew: Obama acting in partisan way Nov 17, 2008
I guess when this letter makes it to print, I better warn my neighbors not to worry if there's some awful stench in my mailbox. It will just be a gift from Obama's chief of staff. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Schools offer tips on getting students to and from school safely Nov 16, 2008
48 miles from my mailbox to high school and I did walk to school, he said with a laugh. And when it got too deep, I got a ride. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
In Sylmar, an entire community goes up in flames Nov 16, 2008
At 515 Sombrero, the only things still standing were a mailbox and a sign flapping in the wind. It read: "For Sale.". (Los Angeles Times)
Records: Sunday, Nov. 16 Nov 16, 2008
11:20 a.m. Barbara A. Sippy, 18715 County Q, reported her mailbox was damaged overnight ... He then drove onto Summit Avenue, fishtailed, hit and mailbox and an utility pole, coming to a rest on the lawn of 564 Summit Avenue. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
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Ionia Parks and Recreation Department employee Crystal Bodman checks out the latest letters in Santa s Mailbox, located outside of the Armory Community Center in downtown Ionia ... IONIA Children in Ionia will have first-class access to Santa Claus this holiday season, as the holiday icon has his very own mailbox located in downtown Ionia ... The Ionia Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual Letters to Santa mailbox, which allows children across the county to write their holiday... (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
