Number on food stamps soarsModesto BeeCalFresh, formerly the food stamp program, says that in September in Merced County, 51343 people received CalFresh, a 70 percent increase since September 2006. The average monthly CalFresh benefit is $146 a person. In Merced County, 35000 low-income …and more » More: continued here

FIGHT FOR OUR POST OFFICENapa Valley RegisterEditor: It's amazing how one can grow up taking so much for granted: freedom, democracy, public education and yes, even going to one's own post office. Knowing mail is safe in its box and packaging is available for overnight delivery are vital services … …

The US Postal Service is raising rates for its more profitable express mail and priority mail shipping next year, part of its efforts to stave off bankruptcy. More: continued here

Kirkintilloch Today Missing mail case sent to the procurator fiscalKirkintilloch TodayPiles of letters and other posted items were discovered in a Kirkintilloch house in September – prompting an inquiry by Royal Mail. Since then the Herald has been inundated with calls from residents claiming they have had delayed mail delivered …

Post Office Savings SchemesPress Information Bureau (press release)The gross collection under various small savings schemes of Post Office Savings Scheme during 2009-10 and 2010-11 were Rs. 2,50931 crore and Rs. 2,74720 crore (provisional) respectively. The gross collection has registered an increase of 8.78%, …and more » More: continued here

Hefney 'ain't worried about Stamps'Toronto SunHis foot just happened to catch Edmonton receiver Fred Stamps between the legs during a game in August. This week, Stamps revealed the play cost him a testicle. “Oh, really?” Hefney said, hearing the news upon arrival at the Grey Cup. …The sad story of …

A meeting with U.S. Postal Service officials set for 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6 at the Oakland Community Center about the future of the Oakland Post Office has been canceled, according to Marilyn Strawhun, president of the Oakland Area Improvement Association, because she understood that changes are no longer under consideration. …

eBay's RedLaser 3.0 iOS app allows users to research, shop and buy products …IntoMobileRedLaser, a barcode and QR code scanning mobile app acquired by eBay in 2010, launched RedLaser 3.0, which leverages local availability information from Milo, PayPal mobile express checkout and RedLaser barcode comparison shopping all within “one … …

“This is more than just a post office to us,” Mule Creek resident Jerry Wilson said during the meeting at the Mule Creek Community Center. “We’re not just losing letters, we’re losing everything. It’s a community gathering place and so much more.” More: continued here

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