SILive.com More than 47000 Staten Islanders now get 'food stamp' helpSILive.comStaten Island Advance / Deborah YoungFood stamp use is on the rise on Staten Island, particularly in the Mid-Island and South Shore, with nearly one in 10 Islanders using the benefit seen as the first defense against hunger. At ShopRite …

Government offices, banks to be closed for Columbus DayColumbus TelegramNo mail will be delivered to or picked up at residences or businesses Monday, however, outgoing mail from the post office's drop-boxes will be processed that evening. All city offices and services, including Columbus Senior Center, Columbus Public …What's Closed on …

Stamps drop chance for first place against LionsCalgary HeraldCalgary Stampeders slot back Marquay McDaniel (16) is chased by BC Lions defensive back Anthony Reddick (26), safety Cauchy Muamba (3) and cornerback Ryan Phillips (21) during the first half of their CFL football game in Vancouver, British Columbia … More: continued …

Fred Stamps put up his biggest numbers in any game this season on Friday. But it didn’t start out so well. On their opening series, quarterback Kerry Joseph followed up an incomplete pass to Stamps by hitting him right in the numbers. More: continued here

Game balls: Stamps 22 versus Lions 27Calgary HeraldBC Lions quarterback Travis Lulay (C) avoids being sacked by Calgary Stampeders linebacker Karl McCartney (L) during the first half of their CFL football game in Vancouver, British Columbia October 6, 2012. REUTERS/Andy Clark (CANADA – Tags: SPORT … More: continued here

CBC.ca Esks, Joseph kept going back to StampsCANOEIn the end, it paid off with a pantented Fred Stamps-like performance — the biggest of his career against the Tabbies and the first of its kind against any opponent in 2012. “I've been here all year. It's not easy to do that, …

Some government offices and local banks will be closed Monday in observance …Columbus TelegramNo mail will be delivered to or picked up at residences or businesses Monday, however, outgoing mail from the post office's drop-boxes will be processed that evening. All city offices and services, including Columbus Senior Center, Columbus …

eBay Removes Movie Shooting Suspect Halloween MaskABC NewsThe company said the listing was removed Friday because it did not comply with its policy barring offensive materials. "Out of respect for victims of violent crimes, eBay does not allow listings that attempt to profit from human tragedy or suffering … More: …

EcommerceBytes (blog) eBay vs. Amazon on Twitter – Social Media RoundupEcommerceBytes (blog)eBay On Location Keynote Speaker Gary Vaynerchuk on Social Media (Twitter and YouTube). There was, ironically, an underwhelming response (reTweet) rate. Below I will discuss some of the possible reasons for the lackluster response (not to knock Gary, … …

Business Insider Einstein letter challenging existence of God up for auctionExaminer.comThe so-called Einstein "God Letter" is up for action on eBay with an opening bid of $3 million, according to an October 6 report from WTVR CBS News 6. Auction Cause, an auction agency based in Los Angeles, is selling …