More than 520,000 Minnesotans now receive food stamps. The numbers have soared across the country since the economic downturn. Some of the new names on the food stamp rolls are people you might not expect: recent college graduates. More: continued here

Anthony J. Machcinski/The Jersey JournalCome Sept. 1, Bayonne resident Jim Kilduff will be figuring out a new way to get back and forth from work.A mail handler at the Dominick V. Daniels U.S. Post Office on Newark Turnpike in Kearny… More: continued here

EBay bans sales of supernatural items: magic spells, potions, hexesHeraldNetEBay representatives did not immediately respond to questions as to why Harry Potter wannabes were no longer welcome or whether they contributed substantially to eBay transactions. But beginning Aug. 30, attempts to list such enchantments for sale will … More: continued …

This is Plymouth Treasured stamp collection open for public viewThis is PlymouthStamp collector George Williams has put his impressive collection on display at the public library in Albert Road for people to peruse as well as information about one of the city's most internationally famous sons, Stanley Gibbons. ​. EXHIBITION …

POST Office services have returned to Eythorne four months after its village shop closed down. More: continued here

Post office appreciation day tomorrowCedarrepublicanCustomers are invited to drop by the post office to enjoy some bottled water and meet the window staff on duty. “Our customers are the reason we exist, so I think it's important to recognize and thank them for their loyal business and support … More: …

Saving the Postal ServiceThe Herald | HeraldOnline.comThe U.S. Postal Service needs to find ways to save money, and reducing the hours that some rural post offices are open for business is a likely option. But we hope the needs of customers are taken into consideration before any such actions are …

24 Hours Vancouver Stamps paying price for poor tacklingCalgary HeraldEric Fraser posted a career-high in tackles Saturday night against the Toronto Argonauts. The third-year Calgary Stampeders' safety also led his team in defensive tackles, making seven in the Stamps' 22-14 loss. A casual observer might suggest Fraser …Sloppy tackling hurts …

The first time it happened, you could understand it. More: continued here

New York Daily News Parkchester post office renamed for Bronx soldier killed in action in Iraq …New York Daily NewsRichard Harbus for New York Daily News. Emily Toro, mother of Isaac Cortes, speaks about her son during the official renaming ceremony of the Parkchester Post Office in honor of fallen …