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Audio News Release Script: SHIPPING/PACKING TIPS - Holiday 2006

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    With less than two weeks left before Santa makes his one-night only appearance, the Postal Service offers some suggestions to make sure your packages arrive safety and on time. Protect glass and other fragile items with newspaper, bubble wrap or Styrofoam peanuts. Select a box strong enough to protect the contents. Always use tape designed for shipping and do not use wrapping paper, string or masking tape. Postal Service Consumer Advocate Delores Killette says these simple recommendations will make a big difference for consumers...

    KILLETTE SOUNDBITE:

    THE RUSH OF THE SEASON AND THE STRESS MANY FAMILIES FEEL DURING THIS TIME OF YEAR CAN TAKE SOME OF FUN OUT OF THE HOLIDAYS. FOLLOWING THESE RECOMMENDATIONS WILL HELP MAKE SURE THAT THOSE GIFTS YOU TOOK SUCH CARE IN SELECTING REACH FAMILIES AND FRIENDS ON TIME. WE'LL EVEN PICK UP THE PACKAGE -RIGHT AT YOUR DOORSTEP.

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    For more information on these and other holiday tips, including free package pickup, please visit usps.com.
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