Post office record loss reached $15.9 billion for the year, with more losses expected in 2013. Heath benefits for retirees accounted for the bulk of the post office record loss.  More: continued here

The Province (blog) Lions wary of Stamps QB Glenn's savvy, passing abilityTSNVANCOUVER — At least one B.C. Lion is disappointed quarterback Drew Tate won't be playing for the Calgary Stampeders in Sunday's Western Final. "I want to play against their best," said Lions defensive back Korey Banks after a practice …

ALPENA — The season of Christmas cards and packages has nearly arrived, and as the days grow longer, so will the post office lines. The holiday post office ritual has never been pleasant. However,… More: continued here

KVAL Shopping with food stamps: 'It's a lot of Hamburger Helper'KVALWhite relies on food stamps to feed her family, and that means making some sacrifices. She purchases food on sale, uses coupons, buys mainly frozen food and basic fruits and vegetables. "It's a lot of Hamburger Helper at my house …

Congress fails to address Post Office problems (Your views)al.com (blog)Remember the letter I wrote before? Congress did nothing in the last session to address the Post Office's problem except pass legislation to re-name some Post Offices. The United States will be in a WORLD of HURT without the Post Office. …

With Twinkie maker Hostess announcing the demise of its 82-year-old business, enterprising Netizens are pouring onto eBay in attempt to make a killing from the corpse. Originally posted at Technically Incorrect More: continued here

Brisbane Times How savvy multinationals curb their tax billsBrisbane TimesFor its part, eBay Australia and New Zealand's annual report discloses its principal activities as ''the recommendation of market penetration strategies and advertising and promotion activities''. Despite the enormous scale on which the internet …Apple's Australian arm charged with $28.5M in …

Hostess Strike 2012 Prompts Twinkies, Ding Dongs eBay RunLALATEST LOUIS (LALATE) – The Hostess Strike 2012 has prompted an Ebay run on Twinkies and Ding Dongs. As Mashable wrote today, the “starting Ebay bid for a single Twinkie Is $5,000″. But lost in the sugar panic was the actual news …

NY1 Computer Issue Leaves Food Stamps Users Unable To ShopNY1Residents who use an Electronic Benefit Transfer food stamps card to purchase groceries are currently unable to shop. According to the mayor's office, JPMorgan, which facilitates the national program, is dealing with computer problems. The company is …and more » More: continued …

Calgary Stampeders quarterback Drew Tate is out for the rest of the season with a fractured right forearm. More: continued here