Calgary Opera tackle Verdi, Stamps tackle LulayCalgary Herald (blog)Big weekend for two Calgary institutions: the Calgary Opera's production of Otello opens Saturday at the Jubilee Auditorium, while the Stampeders play the Lions Sunday for right to play for the Grey Cup next weekend. What can you say? It's an epic …

Food stamp use in La Crosse Co. on the riseWKBT La CrosseSince the economic collapse in 2008, the number of people in La Crosse County using food stamps has gone up sharply. In fact, the increase is 65-percent according to La Crosse County Economic Support. Food stamps help more than …

A balaclava-clad man burst into a post office and threatened the terrified workers with a knife during a robbery in Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury. More: continued here

Arlington buys building for offices, shelterWashington PostThe Arlington County Board voted unanimously Saturday to spend $27.1 million on a seven-story building near the courthouse that will provide office space for county employees and a year-round homeless shelter, an addition that has angered nearby …and more » More: continued here

Two homegrown running backs, Jon Cornish of the Stamps and Andrew Harris of the Lions, will start in the West battle for a Grey Cup berth. More: continued here

State, feds sue eBay over hiring pactSan Francisco ChronicleIn separate lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court in San Jose, the state and federal Justice Departments accused eBay of suppressing competition and harming both companies' employees by promising in 2006 not to recruit anyone from Intuit, and agreeing … More: continued …

Twinkie sales soar on eBay after Hostess shuts downExaminer.comHostess CEO, Greg Rayburn's recent "Today Show" announcement on Nov. 16 of the closing of Hostess Brand permanently –laying full blame to bakers' union involvement – has caused a public frenzy at grocery stores in search of every Hostess Brand.Opening eBay bid …

eBay , the world’s largest online marketplace, was accused by the US and California of violating antitrust laws by agreeing not to hire people working for Intuit. More: continued here

Business Insider Big Agribusiness and Food Stamp Recipients Both Hope Congress Fails To …Business InsiderThe food stamp program (SNAP) is the largest component of the farm bill, composing about 80% of its costs. Any new farm bill will reduce the amount of money allocated to the program. The Republican House …

Liverpool's 'wonderful striker' Luis Suarez stamps his mark on WiganThe NationalLiverpool's Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring his second goal during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Wigan Athletic at Anfield in Liverpool, north-west England on November 17, 2012. Liverpool won the …and more » More: continued …