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News quiz

Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Fill in the blank: During fiscal 2017’s third quarter, the Postal Service’s shipping and packages revenue increased (blank) from the same period last year. a) 1.1 percent b) 2.4 […]

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JerVay Rodgers, Washington, DC

A lunch break recently took a dramatic turn for Acting Assistant Inspector in Charge JerVay Rodgers, who works with the Postal Inspection Service’s Communications, Governance and Strategy Group in Washington, DC. Rodgers was in a food court near USPS headquarters at L’Enfant Plaza when she heard someone scream. She sprang into action and soon discovered that […]

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USPS finances

The Postal Service has reported its financial results for fiscal 2017’s third quarter (April 1-June 30, 2017). Here are some highlights: • Total revenue. The organization’s total third-quarter revenue was $16.7 billion. This is essentially unchanged from the same period last year, excluding the effect of a $1.1 billion non-cash change in accounting estimate recognized […]

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Need to know

Stamp in the news. “CBS Sunday Morning” is slated to air a segment on the upcoming total solar eclipse that will reference the Postal Service’s new Total Eclipse of the Sun stamp. Eclipse expert Fred Espenak, who took the photograph featured on the stamp, was interviewed for the report. The segment is tentatively scheduled to […]

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News quiz

Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Willowick, OH, Letter Carrier Steven Farkas recently saved two homes threatened by what? a) Fire b) Gas leak c) Hurricane d) Robbery 2. Recent USPS career conferences featured which […]

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Steven Farkas, Willowick, OH

Letter Carrier Steven Farkas recently saved two homes in Willowick, OH, from the threat of a gas leak. Farkas — hailed as having a “nose for danger” in a subsequent news report — was delivering mail to a residence when he smelled a strong odor. He checked the meter and banged on the front door […]

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All abuzz

Protect Pollinators, five stamps that honor two insects that help keep the world in balance, were dedicated Aug. 3. “The Postal Service is paying tribute to the beauty and importance of pollinators — and the essential role they play in producing so much of the world’s flowers, fruits and vegetables,” said USPS Judicial Officer Gary […]

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Drink up

Ameth Nunez is going the extra mile for his co-workers this summer. On hot days, Nunez, a custodian at the Woodside Post Office in New York City, provides letter carriers with enough bottles of chilled water to fill a mail tub. When carriers come in from the heat, they are greeted by Nunez’s hydration station […]

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News quiz

Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Which malware tricks can be used to steal your sensitive information? a) Click-bait images and headlines b) Fake pop-up notifications c) Phony raffle and sweepstakes offers d) All of […]

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Online security

Online Trust Alliance, a nonprofit group that promotes internet safety, recently recognized the Postal Service for demonstrating excellence in website security. The alliance conducts an annual Online Trust Audit of 1,000 public and private consumer-oriented sites and evaluates them on three criteria: consumer protection, privacy and security. The Postal Service’s main consumer site, usps.com, was […]

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News quiz

Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. The Detroit Network Distribution Center has reduced its number of “missent” parcels by approximately how much? a) 14 percent b) 30 percent c) 33 percent d) 55 percent   […]

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Linda Dettmer, Phillipsburg, KS

An older customer’s request at the Phillipsburg, KS, Post Office recently raised a red flag for Retail Associate Linda Dettmer. The woman wanted to purchase money orders totaling $2,000 and ship them via Priority Mail Express to Massachusetts. She explained that a man had called her and said she owed him $4,000, half of which […]

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Blessings

This year’s Stamp Out Hunger food drive is over, but one USPS employee has made feeding the hungry a daily effort. Pittsburg, KS, Letter Carrier Richard Brooksher helps operate two “Blessing Boxes” in his community. The premise behind the wooden boxes is simple: Take what you need, leave what you can. “There is a huge […]

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Need to know

Winning team. “The Inspectors” has won 10 Telly Awards, making this the second year the awards program has recognized the TV show. “The Inspectors,” produced by Litton Entertainment, received bronze awards in nine categories, including social responsibility, entertainment, public interest/awareness and education. The Telly Awards, which typically receive more than 13,000 entries from around the […]

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News quiz

Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. How many pounds of food were collected through this year’s Stamp Out Hunger drive? a) 50 million b) 75 million c) 80 million d) 155 million 2. Fill in […]

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Popular demand

Sales of two first-of-their-kind stamps have soared recently, underscoring the success of the Postal Service’s efforts to innovate its stamp program. The Have a Ball! stamps, which were released in June and have the look and feel of balls used in eight popular sports, sold more than 6.8 million stamps by the end of the […]

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Summer of Safety

Atlanta District recently introduced Summer of Safety, a campaign that promotes safe work practices. “The idea is to put safety at the forefront of what we do,” said Atlanta District Acting Manager Sam Jaudon. The district has several safety-related activities planned during the summer, including meetings with safety captains, driver safety training and “safety blitzes” that […]

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News quiz

Here’s Link’s latest “News quiz,” a weekly feature that invites readers to test their knowledge of recent stories. The correct answers appear at the end. 1. Who said this in a recent video: “Our ability to retain our current customer base and attract new business directly impacts the bottom line.” a) PMG Megan J. Brennan […]

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