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Winter Safety (:60)
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Holiday
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Back-to-School Care Packages (:60)
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Carrier
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Dog Bites (:30)
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Dog Bites (:60)
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Moving (:30)
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Moving (:60)
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Identity Theft (:15)
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Identity Theft (:30)
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Identity Theft (:60)
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WINTER SAFETY (:60)
WINTER IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER. PICTURE-POSTCARD SCENES COME TO MIND: SOFTLY FALLING SNOW BLANKETING THE WOODS; CHILDREN ICE-SKATING; HOLIDAY LIGHTS. WINTER ALSO BRINGS A TIMELY SAFETY REMINDER FROM THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE: SNOW AND ICE ON ROADS AND WALKWAYS OFTEN CAUSE ACCIDENTS. MAKE SURE YOUR PROPERTY IS SAFE AND ACCESSIBLE FOR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND VISITORS. BE PREPARED TO CLEAR A SAFE PASSAGE TO YOUR DOOR--AND YOUR MAIL-BOX--AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER A SNOW-STORM. CHECK NOW TO MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A SNOW-SHOVEL OR -BLOWER IN GOOD WORKING ORDER--AND KEEP A BAG OF SAND OR SALT ON HAND. MAKE SURE THAT THOSE WHO COME TO DELIVER HOLIDAY CHEER CAN MAKE THE DELIVERY SAFELY. AND, PLEASE REMEMBER TO AVOID OVER-EXERTION: SHOVELING SNOW CAN BE HARD WORK--SO PACE YOURSELF! LET WINTER SAFETY BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY. AND, LET THAT WINTER POSTCARD BE A HAPPY SCENE. FOR MORE HOLIDAY-SEASON TIPS, CLICK ON "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM.
HOLIDAY STRESS (:60)
THIS DECEMBER, THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE WILL BE DELIVERING BILLIONS OF LETTERS AND PACKAGES. AND, NO-ONE KNOWS MORE ABOUT EASING THE STRESS OF HOLIDAY MAILING THAN YOUR TRUSTED FRIENDS AT THE POST OFFICE. THE POSTAL SERVICE HAS TWO OF SANTA'S BEST SECRET HELPERS: ITS WEBSITE--"U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM--AND YOUR FRIENDLY, NEIGHBORHOOD LETTER CARRIER. TOGETHER, THEY BRING THE POWER OF THE POST OFFICE TO YOUR DOORSTEP. FOR EXAMPLE, IF YOU'RE PLANNING A WINTER GETAWAY, AT "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM, YOU CAN ARRANGE FOR YOUR MAIL TO BE HELD WHILE YOU'RE GONE. WHEN IT COMES TO SENDING OUT HOLIDAY GREETINGS CARDS, "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM CAN HELP THERE, TOO! YOU CAN DESIGN AND MAIL YOUR CARDS ONLINE! YOU CAN SELECT FROM OVER TWO-THOUSAND DESIGN IDEAS--AND YOU CAN EVEN ADD A GIFT-CARD FOR SELECT RETAILERS. AND, DON'T WORRY IF YOU'RE TOO BUSY TO TAKE YOUR PACKAGES TO THE POST OFFICE: REQUEST A PICK-UP, AND YOUR LETTER CARRIER CAN PICK UP YOUR PARCELS WHEN THEY DELIVER THE MAIL. NOW, IT'S EASIER THAN EVER TO BE ON TIME--JUST GO ONLINE AND LET THE POST OFFICE COME TO YOU! ONCE AGAIN, THAT WEB ADDRESS IS "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM.
BACK-TO-SCHOOL CARE PACKAGES (:60)
WHAT ARE SNACKS, INSPIRATION, AND CASH? THEY'RE THE THREE RAW MATERIALS THAT ARE IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS IN COLLEGE SUCCESS! AND, IF YOU'RE THINKING OF SENDING THESE STAPLES TO YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE STUDENT IN A "CARE PACKAGE", BE SURE YOU PACK WITH CARE! NOTHING SHORT OF CASH SAYS "I LOVE YOU" BETTER THAN FRESH HOME-BAKED COOKIES, CAKES, AND OTHER SNACKS. BUT, BE SURE TO PACK THEM SO THEY ARRIVE SAFELY: CUSHION THE CONTENTS, SO THEY DON'T MOVE IN THE BOX. CLEARLY LABEL THE OUTSIDE OF THE BOX--AND ALSO PUT THE DELIVERY ADDRESS INSIDE, JUST IN CASE! WHEN IT COMES TO MONEY, JUST BE SURE NOT TO SEND CASH THROUGH THE MAIL. POSTAL MONEY ORDERS ARE THE SAFE, CONVENIENT WAY TO SEND MONEY TO YOUR FINANCIALLY STRAPPED COLLEGE STUDENT; YOU CAN CHOOSE "PRIORITY MAIL", FOR QUICK TWO- TO THREE-DAY DELIVERY. IF YOU USE FIRST-CLASS MAIL, BE SURE TO SEND IT "CERTIFIED"--SO YOU'LL KNOW EXACTLY WHEN DELIVERY WAS MADE. AND, WHY NOT INCLUDE A FIRST-CLASS PHONE CARD FROM THE POST OFFICE? THAT WAY, YOU'LL BE SURE OF A VERY PERSONAL "THANK YOU" CALL! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE MAKES IT EASY TO STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE STUDENT, VISIT "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM.
CARRIER PICK-UP (:60)
FORGET THE HIKE TO THE POST OFFICE WITH YOUR "EXPRESS MAIL" OR "PRIORITY MAIL" PACKAGES, FINDING A PARKING SPACE, AND THEN WAITING IN LINE. THERE'S A NEW, FREE ONLINE SERVICE FROM THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE, CALLED "CARRIER PICK-UP". YOUR LETTER CARRIER WILL PICK UP YOUR DOMESTIC "EXPRESS MAIL" OR "PRIORITY MAIL" ITEMS AT YOUR HOME OR OFFICE. AND, IT'S A FREE SERVICE! JUST GO ONLINE AND REQUEST A PICK-UP ON THE NEXT SCHEDULED MAIL-DELIVERY DAY. IT'S PERFECT TO HELP CUSTOMERS MANAGE THEIR BUSY LIVES! CUSTOMERS CAN SCHEDULE A PICK-UP AS MUCH AS TWO-WEEKS IN ADVANCE--AND FOLKS WHO MAIL FREQUENTLY CAN SCHEDULE REGULAR PICK-UPS TO OCCUR ON THE SAME DAY EACH WEEK. WHILE THEY'RE ONLINE AT "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM, FOLKS CAN ALSO PRINT MAILING LABELS, AND RECEIVE FREE DELIVERY-CONFIRMATION SERVICE--SO THEY CAN KEEP TRACK OF THEIR PACKAGE, AND KNOW WHEN IT'S DELIVERED. MORE FOR LESS IS GOOD. BUT, MORE FOR FREE--THAT'S "CARRIER PICK-UP"! FOR MORE INFORMATION ON "CARRIER PICK-UP", VISIT "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM-SLASH-"PICK-UP".
DOG BITES (:15)
DOG ATTACKS AND DOG BITES COME IN ALL SIZES! THINK YOUR DOG DOESN'T BITE? DON'T BE SO SURE. WITH THE SUMMER HEAT AND CHILDREN OUT OF SCHOOL, THE PROBLEM ONLY GETS WORSE. VISIT "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM AND SEARCH THE WORDS "DOG BITE". THIS MESSAGE IS A PUBLIC SERVICE PROVIDED BY THIS STATION AND THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE.
DOG BITES (:30)
DOG ATTACKS AND DOG BITES COME IN ALL SIZES! THINK YOUR DOG DOESN'T BITE? DON'T BE SO SURE. DOG ATTACKS ARE ONE OF THE NATION'S MOST-COMMONLY-REPORTED PUBLIC-HEALTH PROBLEMS. MORE THAN 11 LETTER CARRIERS ARE BITTEN EVERY DAY. THEY KNOW THAT ANY DOG CAN BITE FOR THE FIRST TIME--EVEN WITH THE OWNER THERE. WITH THE SUMMER HEAT AND CHILDREN OUT OF SCHOOL, THE PROBLEM ONLY GETS WORSE. SO, WHETHER YOU ARE A DOG OWNER OR NOT, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO LEARN ABOUT DOG SAFETY. VISIT "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM AND SEARCH THE WORDS "DOG BITE". THIS MESSAGE IS A PUBLIC SERVICE PROVIDED BY THIS STATION AND THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE.
MOVING (:15)
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT MOVING--BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO START? WHY NOT DO WHAT A MILLION AMERICANS DO EVERY DAY--AND LOG ON TO "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM FOR TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE YOUR MOVE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE? IT'S ONE OF THE BEST MOVES YOU CAN MAKE! THIS MESSAGE IS PROVIDED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY THIS STATION AND THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE.
MOVING (:30)
ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT MOVING--BUT NOT SURE WHERE TO START? WHY NOT DO WHAT A MILLION AMERICANS DO EVERY DAY--AND RELY ON A BRAND THAT YOU'VE TRUSTED YOUR ENTIRE LIFE? LOG ON TO "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM FOR REALLY USEFUL TIPS AND TOOLS TO MAKE YOUR MOVE AS EASY AS POSSIBLE--LIKE HELPFUL PACKING TIPS. YOU CAN EVEN SWITCH UTILITIES, ARRANGE PHONE SERVICE, ORDER NEWSPAPER DELIVERY, OR RENT A TRUCK. BUT, DON'T WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. LOG ON NOW TO "U-S-P-S"-DOT-COM. IT'S ONE OF THE BEST MOVES YOU CAN MAKE. THIS MESSAGE IS PROVIDED AS A PUBLIC SERVICE BY THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE.
IDENTITY THEFT (:15)
THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE WANTS TO REMIND EVERYONE THIS YEAR TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM BECOMING VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT. PROMPTLY REMOVE INCOMING MAIL FROM YOUR MAILBOX--AND DON'T GIVE OUT PASSWORDS, PIN NUMBERS, OR ACCOUNT NUMBERS. TO LEARN MORE, VISIT W-W-W-DOT-"CONSUMER"-DOT-GOV-SLASH-"N-C-P-W".
IDENTITY THEFT (:30)
THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE WANTS TO REMIND EVERYONE THIS YEAR TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM BECOMING VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS A GOLDMINE FOR IDENTITY THIEVES. IDENTITY THEFT IS TAKING KEY PIECES OF SOMEONE'S PERSONAL INFORMATION--SUCH AS A NAME, ADDRESS, OR SOCIAL-SECURITY NUMBER--IN ORDER TO IMPERSONATE THEM. FOR MORE INFORMATION, LOG ON TO W-W-W-DOT-"CONSUMER"-DOT-GOV-SLASH-"N-C-P-W". A MESSAGE FROM THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE.
IDENTITY THEFT (:60)
THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE WANTS TO REMIND EVERYONE THIS YEAR TO PROTECT THEMSELVES FROM BECOMING VICTIMS OF IDENTITY THEFT. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS A GOLDMINE FOR IDENTITY THIEVES. IDENTITY THEFT INVOLVES ACQUIRING KEY PIECES OF SOMEONE'S PERSONAL INFORMATION--SUCH AS A NAME, ADDRESS, DATE OF BIRTH, OR SOCIAL-SECURITY NUMBER--IN ORDER TO IMPERSONATE THEM. OFTEN, THE IDENTITY THIEF STEALS MAIL TO GET INFORMATION TO APPLY FOR CREDIT CARDS, TO ORDER PERSONAL CHECKS, OR TO OBTAIN EXISTING-ACCOUNT INFORMATION. TO AVOID FALLING VICTIM TO THIS CRIME, THE POSTAL SERVICE OFFERS THESE TIPS: PROMPTLY REMOVE INCOMING MAIL FROM YOUR MAILBOX; DON'T DEPOSIT OUTGOING MAIL FROM AN UNSECURED MAILBOX; AND DON'T GIVE OUT PASSWORDS, PIN NUMBERS, OR ACCOUNT NUMBERS--MEMORIZE THEM, AND DON'T WRITE THEM DOWN WHERE THEY CAN BE FOUND. FOR MORE INFORMATION, LOG ON TO W-W-W-DOT-"CONSUMER"-DOT-GOV-SLASH-"N-C-P-W". A MESSAGE FROM THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE.
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