Shasta supervisors add 15 jobs to handle food stamp requestsRecord-SearchlightThe jobs, which will sunset at the end of June 2013, will help current staff members process the "dramatic" increase of applications to CalFresh (formerly known as food stamps), MediCal and the County Medical Services Program, said the agency's …and more » …

Spectator.co.uk Cameron stamps on the SpAdsSpectator.co.ukDowning Street has been infuriated by recent reports of tensions between Steve Hilton, Cameron's senior adviser, and George Osborne and is keen to stamp on anything that keeps this — rather misleading — story going. There are also worries about the …and more » More: continued …

Atlanta Journal Constitution Mendota post office closure loomsSouth West ReviewUntil now, patience and popular support have allowed Mendota – population just a shave under 200 – to retain its in-town post office. The tiny town and the US Postal Service have been in face-offs before over plans to close the …

The CWU union’s first new-style decision-making Policy Forum discussed the issue of pensions last Thursday. With the passing of the Postal Services Act, the government is now drawing up plans to privatise Royal Mail. More: continued here

Stamps take two away from homeBCLocalNewsSunday, the Stamps served up a plate of revenge against the first-place Quesnel Kangaroos after hammering home five power play goals. “Our power play was real good,” Hanson said, pointing to the forward combination of Francis Johnson, Wilfred Robbins … More: continued here

Wanted a Classic jersey on ebay? It's goneESPN (blog)By Robbi Pickeral How valuable are those blue-and-white camo Carrier Classic jerseys that the top-ranked Tar Heels gave to the Wounded Warriors after UNC beat Michigan State last Friday? Christopher Hanewinckel/US Presswire The jerseys worn by the Tar …and more » More: continued …

Meeting's agenda includes post office closureDaily CommercialA public hearing will be held at the Leesburg Public Library on Wednesday regarding the possible closure of the two-person Haines Creek Branch Post Office. Meanwhile, the owner of the property at 32327 Creek Road is asking for less money from the …Long Branch …

A look at the new high-tech passports, and some passport facts you should know. More: continued here

Stars and Stripes Food stamp use at military commissaries up sharplyStars and StripesBAUMHOLDER, Germany — Food stamp purchases at military commissaries have nearly tripled during the last four years, according to Defense Commissary Agency figures. The agency reports that nearly $88 million worth of food stamps were … More: continued …

In theory, the morning after a tough loss should provide a little comfort. The sun came up. There’s a tomorrow after all. More: continued here