Roger Goodell to Team Up with Bubble Wrap for New Uniforms (Satire) | Bleacher Report

Goodell uses his bubbling personality to appease a crowd.
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SATIRE — After a week in which vicious hits caused a media firestorm and the implementation of a new rule by the NFL, Roger Goodell is looking to take safety to the next level.  Goodell met with Bubble Wrap CEO Alfred Fielding Wednesday evening, to discuss putting Bubble Wrap into NFL uniforms.

"Obviously, the required padding isn't doing its job.  Players are still being injured," Goodell said.  "Bubble Wrap has protected packages for half a century, so why can't it protect our players?"

Players simply cannot wear more padding without becoming too bulky.  They would look ridiculous, in addition to having hindered movement and speed.

"We did consider pillow uniforms, but that would just be ridiculous!" said Goodell.

Bubble Wrap is the only material that makes sense.  Players could wear up to five layers of Bubble Wrap and still compete at full speed.  However, there are concerns about players overheating due to the bubbly material.

"Yes, we're working on that," Goodell boasted. "We have our design crew working with Bubble Wrap around the clock.  I hear they are close to a breakthrough."

There are even more concerns dealing with Bubble Wrap's unfamiliarity with clothing or uniform design.  Bubble Wrap was never meant to be worn by people.

"Yeah, I have no idea what I'm doing.  However, money is money and the NFL is certainly giving me a lot of it," Bubble Wrap CEO Alfred Fielding said in his only released statement.

What do you think of Bubble Wrap uniforms?

Even with the concerns, there is still reason to believe Bubble Wrap uniforms could be a success for everyone.  First off, the players will be much more protected.  Secondly, the severity of hits could be measured by how many bubbles are popped.  For example, one popped bubble could be a 5 yard penalty, two popped bubbles could be a 10 yard penalty and so on until fines and suspensions come into play.

The Bubble Wrap uniforms could even increase ticket and jersey sales.  Die-hard fans would want to keep up with the latest NFL fashions and would want to see the new uniforms up close.  Bubble Wrap catchphrases would develop as fan favorites ("Wow, he really popped him on that one!" for example).

If you are still wary on the subject, just take this into consideration:

Who doesn't love Bubble Wrap?

Exactly.

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Stamps.com Blog» Tips and Tricks to sending USPS First Class Mail

First Class Mail is the most economical way to send a package weighing 13 oz. or less (4 lb max for International Mail).  While it is not a guaranteed delivery service, First Class Mail is generally delivered within 1-3 days for mail sent within the continental United States.  Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of this inexpensive mail class.

Size Matters

While, most mailers are aware that weight affects postage requirements, it is important to note that the USPS charges different prices depending on the size of First Class Mail.

Depending on the length, width, weight, thickness, and aspect ratio (length divided by height), First Class mail is classified as either a Post Card, Letter, Flat Mail/Large Envelope, or a Package.  Because the USPS charges different prices for each of these mail classes, it is important to know which type of mail you are sending.

To help identify your mailpiece’s appropriate mail class, we have developed the following two tools:

Online First Class Mail Classification Tool: This new page contains a complete breakdown of the characteristics for each type of First Class mail.  Includes step-by-step instructions to help determine your mail class.

Shape Based Template: This new product developed by Stamps.com is the easiest way to determine which type of First Class mail you have.  As shown below, simply place your mail piece in the corner of this template and use the color-coded guide to determine your mail class and whether or not it is subject to any non-machinable surcharges.  This tool is available from the Stamps.com Store for only $7.99.

How to send First Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation

Did you know that packages are the only First Class Mail class that can be sent with Delivery Confirmation?  An easy way to turn a First Class mailpiece into a package is to make sure it is at least ¾” thick at any point.  Once a mailpiece is more than ¾” thick, the USPS considers the mailpiece to be a thick envelope which is subject to package rates.  Although packages require slightly more postage than letters and large envelopes, this is the cheapest way to send a mailpiece with delivery confirmation.  For added security, you can also use signature confirmation on First Class Mail packages; if you are a PayPal shipper, this is important as PayPal requires Signature Confirmation for any item over $250 in value.

 

First Class Mail International – Cheapest Way to Send Internationally

If you are looking to send mail internationally, First Class Mail International is the cheapest shipping method available for items 4 lbs and under.  As an example, a 9-ounce package sent from the US to Italy is only $9.04 with First Class International compared to $12.78 to send the same shipment using a Priority Mail International Small Flate-Rate box.  With Stamps.com, you can print postage for any international mail class, including customs forms.

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Shipping Out the Holidays to Military Heroes - Recommended Mailing Dates for APO/FPO Destinations

WASHINGTON — Ensuring care packages arrive in time for the holiday season is a priority for friends and family members of military personnel serving around the world. To help get packages on their way, the U.S. Postal Service offers a discount on its largest Priority Mail Flat Rate Box.

The recommended mailing date for the most economical postage to overseas military destinations, including Iraq and Afghanistan, is Nov. 12.

Mail sent to overseas military addresses is charged only domestic mail prices. The domestic mail price for the Priority Mail Large Flat Rate Box is $14.50, but for packages to APO/FPO addresses overseas the price is reduced to $12.50. Additional discounts are available for customers printing their Priority Mail postage labels online at Click-N-Ship.

Environmentally friendly Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes are available at no cost at any Post Office, or can be ordered online at shop.usps.com. Postage, labels and customs forms can be printed online anytime using Click-N-Ship.

The Postal Service continues to show support to those serving in the armed forces by offering free Military Care Kits, designed specifically for military families sending packages overseas. The mailing kits can be ordered by phone by calling 1-800-610-8734 and asking for the Military Care Kit. Each kit includes two “America Supports You” large Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes, four medium-sized Priority Mail Flat Rate boxes, six Priority Mail labels, one roll of Priority Mail tape and six customs forms with envelopes.

For online ordering of the large Priority Mail APO/FPO Flat Rate boxes featuring the “America Supports You” logo and information about mailing letters and packages to military destinations, go to Supporting Our Troops.

“Shipping holiday packages early helps ensure that they arrive in time for the holidays," said Pranab Shah, vice president and managing director, Global Business. “They are a great morale boost for those men and women serving their country in places far from home.”

To ensure delivery of holiday cards and packages by Dec. 25 to military APO/FPO addresses overseas, the Postal Service recommends that mail for service members be sent no later than the mailing dates listed below. Mail addressed to military Post Offices overseas is subject to certain conditions or restrictions regarding content, preparation and handling. APO/FPO addresses generally require customs forms. To see an online table of updated APO and FPO addresses and mailing restrictions by individual APO/FPO ZIP Codes, click here, select “Pull-Out Information” and click on “Other Information.”

MILITARY MAILING DEADLINES

Military Mail Addressed To	Express Mail Military Service (EMMS)1/	First-Class Mail          Letters and Cards	Priority Mail	Parcel Airlift Mail (PAL) 2/	Space Available Mail (SAM)3/	Parcel Post
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 090-092	Dec-18	Dec-10	Dec-10	Dec-3	Nov-26	Nov-12
APO/FPO AE ZIP 093	N/A	Dec-4	Dec-4	Dec-1	Nov-20	Nov-12
APO/FPO AE ZIPs 094-098	Dec-18	Dec-10	Dec-10	Dec-3	Nov-26	Nov-12
APO/FPO AA ZIP 340	Dec-18	Dec-10	Dec-10	Dec-3	Nov-26	Nov-12
APO/FPO AP ZIPs 962-966	Dec-18	Dec-10	Dec-10	Dec-3	Nov-26	Nov-12

1/ EMMS is available to selected military post offices. Check with your local Post Office to determine if this service is available to an APO/FPO address.
2/ PAL is a service that provides air transportation for parcels on a space-available basis. It is available for Parcel Post items not exceeding 30 pounds in weight or 60 inches in length and girth combined. The applicable PAL fee must be paid in addition to the regular surface rate of postage for each addressed piece sent by PAL service.
3/ SAM parcels are paid at Parcel Post postage rate of postage with maximum weight and size limits of 15 pounds and 60 inches in length and girth combined. SAM parcels are first transported domestically by surface and then to overseas destinations by air on a space-available basis.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses, and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

 

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USPS Labor Day Holiday Closure September 1, 2010

Labor Day Mail Accommodations

Pittsburgh—Postal Service facilities will be closed for retail transactions on Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.  As the Labor Day holiday is considered a widely observed holiday, there will be no regular mail delivery and no regular collections. 

However, Express Mail, which is delivered 365 days a year, will be delivered. 

Normal delivery and collection schedules will resume Tuesday, September 2.

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Lower costs and improve deliverability with address cleansing

Timely and accurate mail delivery is vital to businesses everywhere. When your customers’ addresses contain typos, incorrect ZIP codes or non-standard state abbreviations, delivery rates can decline, time in transit can increase, and often times postage is wasted when mail is returned as undeliverable.  In addition to the money spent on returned postage, deliverability issues can have a huge negative impact on customer service.

But when you’ve got thousands of addresses in your customer database, it’s nearly impossible to manually ensure that each and every one of them is correct and formatted to the USPS’s preferred specifications.  This is where address cleansing software comes into play.

What Is Address Cleansing?

Address cleansing is accomplished by software that compares your addresses to addresses in the USPS database to help you discover any errors or inconsistencies regarding spelling, ZIP codes, or state abbreviations.  Often, the cleansing software will suggest an alternative, much like a spell checker.  Occasionally, the address will be incomprehensible; while this may sound like a bad thing, it is better to catch these mistakes before wasting postage on them.  Here is an example of an address that contains a couple of misspellings, an improper abbreviation and an incorrect ZIP code, as well as some missing information about the street:

John Smith
11950 Salam Dr
Granada Hils, CA 91333

Once the address is cleansed according to the USPS’s standards by fixing the street name, city, and zip, the address becomes:

John Smith
11950 Salem Dr
Granada Hills CA 91344-2347

Benefits of Address Cleansing

Here are some of the benefits that can result from cleansing your addresses:

• Eliminate postage costs for items that cannot be delivered
• Accelerate the sorting and routing of your mail so that it is delivered faster
• Improve response rates to direct mail campaigns
• When sending invoices, collect customer payments faster
• Increase customer satisfaction through faster delivery

Stamps.com Automatically Cleanses Your Addresses

When you use Stamps.com for your mailing and shipping needs, you don’t need to worry about address cleansing; Stamps.com automatically does it for you! Stamps.com periodically syncs with the USPS Address Matching Service Database to make sure that your customers’ addresses are complete, state abbreviations are standard, and ZIP codes are up to date.  For no extra charge, Stamps.com cleanses every address on your mailing list before printing labels or postage, and you can rest easy knowing that your mail will be delivered quickly, correctly, and without unnecessary expense.

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Intuit's Quickbooks and website and credit card processing is down.

Good morning,

If you use intuit's Quickbooks, you may have noticed it is currently not working, do not worry, it is not your computer but an issue at Intuit. They are aware of the issue and are working to correct it. A visit to their website www.intuit.com shows a 404 Error. Intuit's twitter page shows the follwing message:

We apologize for the inconvenience in accessing a number of Intuit websites. We’re working the problem and will restore full service ASAP.

http://twitter.com/Intuit

It looks like Intuit UK is also experiencing the problem according to their twitter page:

Problems with #Intuit and #QuickBooks website shopping cart? Call our sales team to complete transaction on 0808 168 9535

 http://twitter.com/IntuitUK

 

From what we can tell from a post on one of Intuit's facebook pages, it appears the intuit site and quickbooks processing has been down since last night some time.

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