The Post

2023 - 4 - 3

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Post, a publisher-focused Twitter alternative, launches to public (TechCrunch)

But Post doesn't want to be just another Twitter clone. Instead, its aim is to develop a platform where publishers can generate revenue from micropayments — ...

An Post is 'Keeping it Country' with New Country Music Stamp Booklet (Leitrim Observer)

One of Ireland's newest Country music stars, Cliona Hagan added: “Words fail me, and it's not often they do! But for anybody to be put on a postage stamp is the ...

“It also goes to show the popularity of the genre that is Irish Country music all over Ireland and abroad. An Post is inviting all country music fans to join in the celebration of Ireland's country music scene by adding these unique stamps to their collection or gifting to a friend. But for anybody to be put on a postage stamp is the privilege of a lifetime. Speaking about being featured in the Keeping It Country stamps, Daniel O’Donnell said: “When I was on a concert tour of North America last year and sending out some letters, I was using stamps with Elvis on them. We hope this collection will serve as a lasting reminder of Ireland's rich musical heritage and inspire future generations of country music artists and fans at home and abroad." A tribute to the deep-rooted love of country music in Ireland, each of the five new stamps features a beloved artist who has captured the hearts of music fans across all generations including Daniel O'Donnell, Philomena Begley, Cliona O'Hagan, Nathan Carter, and the late Big Tom.

Miss Manners: How can you elegantly deflect unnecessary praise? (The Washington Post)

Dear Miss Manners: The other day, I took a package to the local post office. It was early, the line was very short and I noticed the woman in front of me ...

I was there at the time, and she did not give the necklace directly to me. It is not anything special, and I don’t need to be praised. What I could really use is a more polished, “Oh, shucks, ’tweren’t nothin’,” response that doesn’t call out anyone else for not offering to help, but rather shows that this is something I do as a matter of course. I found it quite embarrassing and really didn’t know how to respond. Dear Miss Manners: The other day, I took a package to the local post office. She thanked me, I said something about being happy to help and went back in.

Daniel O'Donnell 'never imagined' getting his own An Post stamp (Irish Examiner)

The country legend is one of five musicians, including Philomena Begley, Cliona O'Hagan, Nathan Carter, and the late Big Tom, who will be immortalised on ...

Stamp booklets and a special limited edition first day cover envelope are available online, with free delivery, at anpost.com/country and in post offices across the country while stocks last. The stamp designs, by Detail design studio are based on classic country music print posters and billboards, a familiar sight to fans attending local concerts and dances over the years. "I never imagined my face being on a postage stamp in Ireland.

Statement from Washington Post Executive Editor Sally Buzbee on ... (The Washington Post)