Shields Gazette Josef's golden post box to stayShields GazetteThe swimming star is one of a number of athletes who had his sporting achievements recognised by the Royal Mail, who painted one of its iconic red post boxes gold in his home town. The move, which was only meant to be …

The Guardian DVLA contract delay 'puts post offices in limbo'The GuardianMinisters have consistently said they want the Post Office to become the front office for government, with the transport department saying it should act "as a natural home for the delivery of face-to-face government services and helping citizens … More: …

Post Office Undeterred by Hurricane, Reroutes LBI Mail to Tuckerton and …The SandPaperDeliveries have been made since Wednesday to any areas the post office has access to, as Tuckerton was also hit hard by Sandy and many areas are unreachable. The post office is working with police to learn what …

Food Stamps: Biggest Growth Industry Under ObamaGather.comWhat is the biggest growth sector under Obama in the last four years? Food stamps. They have grown 76 times more than jobs under Obama, according to Senate Budget Committee ranking member Jeff Sessions calculations. After studying official … More: continued here

In an effort to expand its Chinese operations, eBay will partner with luxury retailer Xiu.com. The deal reportedly will formally be announced in Xiu.com's home base of Shenzhen on Nov. 12, and would mark eBay's most ambitious move in China since current CEO John Donahoe took over in 2008. EBay …

FedEx Corp.(NYSE: FDX) wants to encourage shoppers to think small this holiday season. More: continued here

Council OKs $160,000 to qualify residents for food stamps Houston Chronicle Copyright 2012 Houston Chronicle. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 8:46 p.m., Wednesday, October 31, 2012 In recent months, GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney has repeatedly faulted President Barack Obama for the …

A plaque has been unveiled at the world's oldest post office to celebrate 300 years of service. More: continued here

Stamp carries special meaning for East China womanNew Baltimore Voice NewspapersCustomer Service Supervisor Richard Bechtold initially told Phillips they were out of the stamps, but he could see the urgency and told her he'd get her some. "I couldn't order any more of them," he said. "We only get what …

O'Brien: Is eBay's John Donahue the best CEO in Silicon Valley? – San Jose …San Jose Mercury NewsThere was no reason to believe, when John Donahoe became CEO of eBay in 2008, that the former consultant had much chance of reversing the fortunes of a company that appeared to be …