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Scanning scorecard

The national scanning score for the week ending March 4 was 97.16 percent, up from one week earlier. Western (97.53 percent) again finished first among the areas, followed by Southern (97.26 percent) and Eastern (97.22 percent). The top three districts were Portland (98.17 percent), Arkansas (98.14 percent) and Greater South Carolina (97.92 percent), which climbed […]

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Misfortune teller

One of the largest mail-fraud cases in history is the subject of a new series of CNN reports. French psychic Maria Duval has conned victims in a dozen countries, including 1.4 million people in the United States, according to the reports. Her whereabouts — and real identity — are unknown. “It’s remarkable. Maria Duval’s name […]

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Check the tags

The Postal Service is reminding employees of the differences between the tags for Political Mail and Election Mail. Red Tag 57, for Political Mail, may be used on campaign mailings by registered political candidates and organizations engaging in issue advocacy or voter mobilization. Green Tag 191, for domestic and international ballots, may only be used to […]

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Fail safe

Think “password” is a clever online password? Think again. It’s one of the top 25 passwords easily guessed by hackers, the tech site Gizmodo reported recently. Others include “123456789,” “football,” “welcome,” “abc123” and “letmein.” Birthdays, addresses and pet names are also considered passwords fails. To create strong passwords, the CyberSafe at USPS team offers these […]

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Pioneer portraits

Sacagawea, Betsy Ross and Sojourner Truth have more in common than shaping American history — they and many other pioneering women have also appeared on U.S. postage stamps. To mark Women’s History Month, the National Postal Museum is showcasing these stamps through an online exhibit. The four segments highlight such women as Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet […]

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Kim Blocker, Tama, IA

Tama, IA, Letter Carrier Kim Blocker recently noticed uncollected mail in a customer’s box and asked the pastor of a nearby church to check on the man. The pastor called emergency responders, who entered the man’s house and found him lying on the floor, in need of medical care. Police credited Blocker with saving his […]

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Safe shopping

Shopping online can lead to more than just the perfect find. Scammers often target consumers’ personal and financial information through emails that lure them to phishing sites. National Consumer Protection Week, which this year occurs March 6-12, is an annual campaign to help consumers make informed decisions about their shopping habits. To help kick off […]

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Roadside rescue

A Denver employee is receiving widespread praise after he rescued a toddler wandering in the middle of a busy street. Letter Carrier Robert Batley was driving his delivery vehicle March 2 when he spotted the diapered, shoeless girl walking alone as traffic whizzed by. “I did a doubletake,” Batley told the Denver Post. “Cars were […]

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Mass awareness

Knowing your BMI, or body mass index, helps you manage your overall health, experts say. A healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9 for adults. A BMI over 25 puts you at higher risk for developing weight-related conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. The Postal Service encourages you to learn your BMI. Your health […]

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Paving the way

The Postal Service’s Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) will welcome its 100th class March 7. ALP is designed to develop the leadership skills of employees who are Executive and Administrative Schedule (EAS) levels 22 or above. Each class takes place over three non-consecutive weeks. More than 2,300 managers, executives and officers have graduated from the program […]

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Now’s the time

Managers and supervisors should encourage their employees to take the Postal Pulse survey before the March 11 deadline, USPS leaders say. “We want to ensure that every postal employee has an opportunity to make their voice heard — and that truly means everyone,” said Employee Engagement Executive Director Kelvin Williams. “If your employees haven’t taken […]

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Women’s History Month

The Postal Service and individuals and organizations across the nation will observe Women’s History Month in March. Women have shaped postal history since 1775, when Mary Katherine Goddard was appointed the first woman postmaster in Baltimore. The tradition continues under the leadership of Megan J. Brennan, who became the first woman Postmaster General last year. […]

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What’s ACS?

If mail cannot be delivered as addressed, mailers can obtain the recipient’s forwarding address through the Address Change Service (ACS). This service is available weekly or monthly, depending on the mailer’s requirements. […]

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By the numbers

The Postal Service wants to help employees improve their wellness — which starts with knowing what health numbers mean. High blood pressure, often called the “silent killer,” can increase your risk of heart disease or stroke. However, high blood pressure can be treated and prevented. High blood pressure is defined as having an average blood […]

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Heroes’ corner

Local police recently contacted North Olmsted, OH, Officer in Charge Marquitta Hayward and told her a customer had been scammed out of $9,500 that had been mailed through the Post Office. Hayward recovered the money and returned it to the customer. “I thought the money was gone forever,” said Patrol Officer Angel Walling. “Ms. Hayward’s […]

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Notes to self

Letters written more than two decades ago by seventh graders in Mokane, MO, are finally being read by the now-grownups who wrote them. In 1993, English teacher Kit Glover asked her students to write letters to their future selves. The letters were recently discovered — and now the notes are being delivered. “I was tickled […]

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Delivering Trust

People know scammers want to steal their money. What they may not know is how to spot these thieves and their tricks. To help consumers protect themselves, the Postal Inspection Service recently introduced Delivering Trust, a site that offers tips on avoiding common scams involving foreign lotteries and sweepstakes. Delivering Trust also includes a series […]

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Price changes coming

The Postal Service will be forced to reduce prices for Forever stamps and some other mailing products April 10 if congressional or a court action doesn’t allow USPS to continue an exigent surcharge. In a Feb. 25 news release, the Postal Service said this mandatory action will worsen its financial condition by reducing revenue and […]

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‘Patriotic postman’

A Florida employee’s spontaneous act of respect is warming hearts online. Pensacola Letter Carrier Glenn Corbett was driving a postal vehicle recently when he encountered a funeral procession for a World War II veteran. Corbett parked the vehicle, stepped out and removed his hat. With rain pouring, he stood reverently as the motorcade passed. The veteran’s […]

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