NEWS LITE : COLD SNAPS SHORTS DAYS AT POST OFFICE.It was fun while it lasted, but two Bergenfield, N.J., postal workers A postal worker is one who works for a post office, such as a mail carrier. In the U.S., postal workers are represented by the National Postal Mail Handlers Union - NPMHU and the American Postal Workers Union, part of the AFL-CIO. finally had to put their pants back on. Steve Nason and Ron Filera had a 2-year-old bet to see who could last the longest wearing shorts while delivering mail through winter. But on Tuesday, the two letter carriers ceremonially changed into long pants before heading out to cover their routes. The bet ended at the urging of their boss, Postmaster postmaster - The electronic mail contact and maintenance person at a site connected to the Internet or UUCPNET. Often, but not always, the same as the admin. The Internet standard for electronic mail (RFC 822) requires each machine to have a "postmaster" address; usually it is Gregory D'Alessio, who wanted them to call off their competition before another year's bitter cold arrives. The bet started before winter 1994, and the original prize was a case of beer. Both men made it through the winter in their summer uniform shorts, and the bet continued through 1995. By that time, Nason and Filera had become minor celebrities, appearing on national talk shows and morning television. They also raised nearly $10,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is an organization founded in 1950 which combats muscular dystrophy and diseases of the nervous system and muscular system in general by funding research, providing medical and community services, and educating health professionals . Departing surf, sand for brighter horizons ``Baywatch'' star Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson (born July 1, 1967) is a Canadian-born actress, sex symbol, glamour model, producer, TV personality, and author. Lee is hanging up her red swimsuit. After five years as C.J. Parker on the internationally syndicated series, Lee said Tuesday she is leaving to pursue other projects, including an autobiography she's calling ``Pamdemonium.'' ``Giving birth to my son Brandon has opened my mind to explore many new personal and professional opportunities,'' she said in a statement, adding that she feels compelled to diversify her career. ``I have no expectations about becoming a big `movie star.' I just want to continue working in all areas of the entertainment business and continue to be involved with high-quality projects,'' she said. CAPTION(S): Photo PHOTO Read all about it During Monday's taping of ``The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Jay Leno (born April 28, 1950) is an Emmy-winning American comedian, writer who is best known as the current host of NBC television's long-running variety and talk program The Tonight Show. Biography Leno was born in New Rochelle, New York. ,'' former GOP presidential candidate Bob Dole holds a doctored Daily News proclaiming him winner of the Electoral College electoral college, in U.S. government, the body of electors that chooses the president and vice president. The Constitution, in Article 2, Section 1, provides: "Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors, vote. Unfortunately for Dole, President Clinton won. Associated Press Associated Press: see news agency. Associated Press (AP) Cooperative news agency, the oldest and largest in the U.S. and long the largest in the world. |
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