November 17, 2009
This month’s Edition includes news on why Flat Rate Priority Mail packaging provides the perfect recipe for creating special holiday care packages.
Also, you’ll hear about one Postmaster’s personal story of determination that has helped make Breast Cancer Research semipostal stamps a big hit at her Post Office.
Finally, meet a California letter carrier who’s cultivated a unique hands-on approach to beautifying the neighborhoods he serves.
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October 21, 2009
In this edition, postal employees share their views on electronic bill payment and a little girl helps her local postmaster — and the USPS — through her grass roots charity efforts.
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September 25, 2009
Hail to the Chief — and the Historian!
In this edition, you’ll hear USPS President, Mailing & Shipping Services Bob Bernstock discussing the latest sales trends and announcing a new retail product test coming to Post Office lobbies in October. Then, take a trip back in time with Postal Headquarters’ official Historian, Meg Ausman, who is looking to the Postal Service’s future with a unique perspective on its past.
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August 29, 2009
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In this edition, you’ll hear about the Spiritual Harmonizers, a group of Virginia employees who sang on national television. You’ll also hear an interview with Stamps.com if it’s possible to print a personalized postage stamp of Michael Jackson — or any other celebrity. If not, what kinds of subjects are permitted? And you’ll hear the story about an Iowa Postmaster who defused a potentially dangerous situation.
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August 28, 2009
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July 27, 2009
In this edition, you’ll learn just what it will take to issue a Michael Jackson stamp. You’ll also hear about the results of the Priority Mail ad campaign. Just how good is that Al guy? And wait till you hear this breaking news about BIG changes to tracking and tracing. You’ll meet the owner of a unique coffee shop in Des Moines who relies on Click-N-Ship to perk up her worldwide business. We’ll also take you across the border and visit with Canada Post who shares many of our same challenges — and yet still are making a profit.
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April 23, 2009
In this edition, you’ll hear about recycling efforts, the NALC Food Drive, the upcoming price change, and and strange and unique stamps.
January 23, 2009
In this edition, you’ll hear about a “green” facility in Alaska, the making of the Presidential Inaugural stamp folio, changes to postage rates, and a place on the Internet where you can read about the “rest of the postal story.”
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November 21, 2008
In this edition, you’ll hear about the brand new, electric T3 delivery vehicles. You’ll also hear the first hand story about a man who’s Chrysler 300 is featured on a new stamp. And did you know that postal employees get a discount at USPS card store? You’ll hear the story about a clerk who actually appeared on the Johnny Carson show and how to contribute to the Combined Federal Campaign. And did we mention prizes? Listen for a chance to win a copy of the DVD set of the HBO miniseries, John Adams. Eight minutes of ear candy!
July 30, 2008
In this edition, you’ll hear about the designer of the Breast Cancer stamp, tips to beat the heat, how the Postal Service is combatting high fuel prices, heroes of the Midwest floods and more.
