Postage Will Not Go Up January 2, 2010

By NATASHA T. METZLER, Associated Press Writer Natasha T. Metzler, Associated Press Writer – 34 mins ago

WASHINGTON – The independent panel that oversees the U.S. Postal Service has denied the agency's request to increase the cost of mailing a letter by 2 cents - to 46 cents.

The Postal Regulatory Commission announced its decision rejecting the requested price hike at a news conference Thursday.

In July, the Postal Service proposed raising first-class postage from 44 cents to 46 cents as part of a strategy for dealing with a worsening financial crisis. The Postal Service lost $3.8 billion last year, and the agency has been seeking other rate increases as well, including higher fees for periodicals, post cards and parcels.

The new rates would have taken effect next Jan. 2.

Chairman Ruth Goldway told reporters at a news conference that the Postal Rate Commission's vote to deny the rate request was unanimous on the five-member commission.

She said that in her view, the requested rate adjustment was not due to recent recession, as indicated by Postal Service officials, but was, rather, an attempt to address longterm structural problems.

The decision was applauded by the Affordable Mail Alliance, a coalition of postal customers including consumer groups, small business, chairities, utilities, national retailers and banks.

"The PRC today has helped countless businesses stay competitive and saved tens of thousands of jobs," said Tony Conway, a spokesman for the alliance. "The commissioners recognized that imposing an additional tax on Postal Service customers is not the way to address its financial troubles. Our members look forward to working with the Postal Service on the long-term restructuring needed to restore the Postal Service to competitiveness."

MIKASA CITY LIGHTS CRYSTAL VOTIVE

MIKASA CITY LIGHTS CRYSTAL VOTIVE

This is a gorgeous Mikasa crystal votive, aptly named “City Lights”. The color is a ruby red, suitable for the Christmas season, with clear glass surrounding the outer layer. This is such a sophisticated pattern! The lights are absolutely beautiful as they move through the crystal! Mikasa is a superb company for distinctive, timeless patterns and they came up with a winner here! Made in the Czech Republic, this is an exquisite piece, one you will want to display all year round! Shipping is included, of course!!!

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Just listed at OLA! Vintage Waltham 8 Day Travel Clock!

An 8 day clock from the prestigious Waltham Watch Co.

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Vintage B Kliban Cat Mugs KilnCraft England Lot of 5

Just listed for purchase at www.onlineauction.com is this lot of 5 Vintage B Kliban Cat Mugs by KilnCraft England . This lot of 5 different Kliban Cat mugs are vintage late 1970s-early 1980s. All are marked B Kliban.

The mugs included in this lot are:
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The Flea's Field Free Shipping Challenge

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Homco 1985 Denim Days Playtime # 8827 MIB Tag Box

Home Interiors Denim Days Porcelain figurine titled, “Playtime”. This figurine is in Mint Condition. The bottom is marked “‘DEMIN DAYS’ by ‘HOMCO’ copyright 1985 Home Interiors & Gifts, Inc. #8827 Crafted in Taiwan”.

This figurine comes with the tag and original Styrofoam box. The tag is in Excellent Condition. The original Styrofoam box is in Excellent Condition and has “8827 Playtime” written in Black and Blue ink on the sides. The box still holds the figurine securely and has been retaped over the original factory tape.

This figurine would make a wonderful addition to your Denim Days Collection. Do not miss this opportunity to own this Beautiful Denim Days Playtime Figurine. This would make a wonderful gift for that special person who collects Denim Days Figurines. Click here to view this Denim Days Porcelain figurine titled, “Playtime”

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