AFP Swiss post office evacuated in mystery powder alertAFPZURICH — A post office near the Swiss city of Zurich was evacuated Tuesday after an unidentified substance was found in the building, with 20 people complaining of becoming ill, police said. One of the 20 was hospitalised, but the substance was …

Americans receiving food stamps jumped to 46.67 million in June, a new record for the program used to help low-income people living in the United States, the government said on Tuesday. More: continued here

Food Stamps: Usage Increase NationwideMyHighPlainsHigh Plains Food Bank Director Zack Wilson says, this would put more stress on organizations that administer food stamps. "Adding even more strain to the system we have in the Panhandle of trying to acquire more food," Wilson said. They've seen a one … More: continued …

A post office near the Swiss city of Zurich was evacuated Tuesday after an unidentified substance was found in the building, with 20 people complaining of becoming ill, police said. More: continued here

Facebook Inc., FedEx Corp. Guidewire Software Inc., and Netflix Inc. are among the stocks that could see active trading Wednesday. More: continued here

Bayoubuzz Louisiana announces DSNAP food stamps locations for Isaac victimsBayoubuzzThe Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) on Ttuesday announced locations where residents of nine parishes can finalize their application for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DNSAP) benefits. Additional sites …State announces centers to process Hurricane Isaac disaster food …

FedEx Corp. cut its earnings forecast Tuesday, blaming the weak global economy.The world's second-biggest package delivery company said the shortfall is primarily in its express division, which moves 3.5 … More: continued here

What Do Sellers Think of the New eBay Returns Process?EcommerceBytes (blog)From September 1-30, eBay is offering Top-rated sellers a 5% discount on final value fees – or an extra 5% on listings that already qualify for the 20% Top-rated seller discount." An overview of the new returns process can be …

THEY may not be deemed traditional post office services but residents in Rollesby can now get a perm while collecting their pension and a trim when renewing their TV licence – after a counter opened in a village hair salon. More: continued here

Paralympic phenomenon Ellie Simmonds has struck gold again with a second Royal Mail postbox transformed to mark her winning ways. More: continued here