Postal Service, Americana and an eBay auctionThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comOwn a piece of American history, say the descriptions, complete with a signed letter of authenticity from the Postmaster General himself. Last week the United States Postal Service put 100 items from its private collection of memorabilia and artifacts … More: …

Group seeks grant to renovate former post office in Cedar FallsWaterloo Cedar Falls CourierCEDAR FALLS | Efforts to save a historic former post office in downtown Cedar Falls are moving forward. The former post office at 219 Washington St., which also was used as an annex building for City Hall, …

Royal Mail finances rated better than rivalsFinancial TimesRoyal Mail has been given a cleaner bill of financial health than any of the world's post or parcels companies, giving a boost to the government's hopes for a successful flotation in the next few weeks. Rapid Ratings, an independent US-based rating … …

CEDAR FALLS | Efforts to save a historic former post office in downtown Cedar Falls are moving forward. More: continued here

I'm a 35-Year-Old Veteran On Food StampsHuffington PostMy name is Jason. I turned 35 less than a week ago. My first job was maintenance work at a public pool when I was 17. I worked 40 hours a week while I was in college. I've never gone longer than six …

Deep Cuts in Food Stamp Program Could Impact MillionsPBS NewsHourAfter a showdown in the House ended with a vote to cut the nation's food stamp program by $40 billion dollars, the controversial measure is headed to the Senate. Wall Street Journal reporter Damian Paletta breaks down some of the numbers …

Washington Post National Postal Museum to open new stamp galleryWashington PostLike the post office itself, there was a sense that the National Postal Museum had to evolve. As home to the Smithsonian's second-largest collection — at 6 million items, only the Natural History Museum has more — the museum was …

Irish Independent Two All-Ireland tickets sell for €2020 on eBayIrish IndependentThe demand for €4,000 for a pair of premium-level tickets on eBay yesterday failed to attract a single bid. But pairs and single tickets for stand and terrace tickets for Hill 16 attracted multiple bids, ranging from €250 for a …

Yahoo News (blog) Florida man selling 'extra terrestrial vehicle' on eBayYahoo News (blog)It's not quite an unidentified flying object, but one car for sale on eBay this week could easily be mistaken as something from another world. Owner Mike Vetter describes the vehicle as a combination of parts including fold …

Gordon R. Lanker, who led the Toledo post office for several years even as his presidential nomination to be the local postmaster was blocked repeatedly by U.S. senators of the opposing party, died Friday in Swan Creek Retirement Village. He was 98. More: continued here