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The U.S. Postal Service Thinks 3D Printing Can Save It

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…though many would predict just the opposite. It’s easy to imagine how 3D printing could obliterate the need for package deliveries – that’s one of the basic selling points of 3D printers. If you...

Steve Jobs Postage Stamps will Come in 2015

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The US postal service has been left far behind by email, Skype and other text messaging facilities. But that in no way means that it is completely defunct. Not yet at least that is. Many people still...

Local Businesses Provide Same-Day Delivery Service To Customers

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One of the hottest trends in e-commerce this past year was same-day delivery services. Packages are being delivered on the same day by cars, trucks, planes and bicycle couriers. Amazon is even...

Postage Increase to 49 Cents Causes Public Uproar

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The cost price of a first class stamp has risen over the times to reach the astronomical rate of 49 cents. This will go into effect from January 26th. However, it is not a permanent decision which...
    






USPS Amazon Sunday Deliveries is a Strange Affair

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It appears to be an odd couple at first blush. Amazon and the United States Postal Service together delivering stuff on Sundays to Amazon Prime customers. The weirdness of the USPS Amazon Sunday...

USPS Amazon Sunday Delivery Start in LA, NY

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In tandem with the US Postal Service, Amazon is ready to ship packages to people in LA and NYC on Sundays. Amazon Prime members, who have the choice of two days of free unlimited delivery on lots of...

Amazon to Deliver Packages on Sunday with help of US Postal Service

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In tandem with the US Postal Service, Amazon is ready to ship packages to people in LA and NYC on Sundays. Most Amazon Prime members have the choice of two days of free delivery on lots of items....

USPS goes postal on lithium ion batteries, refuses to ship smartphones overseas

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The USPS has announced that it'll refuse to ship any gear containing lithium ion batteries overseas. The postal service believes combusting power packs have caused two fatal cargo plane crashes since 2006 -- hence the ban, which takes effect from May 16th. Anyone wishing to ship the latest tech to those living or serving overseas will have to use another shipping company -- although the ban might be relaxed in 2013, once safety testing has been carried out.

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