The Guardian Census supplemental test: 49.1 million in povertySan Francisco ChronicleLike many, their family struggles, but earns too much to receive food stamps. The question has immense relevance in determining programs and policies to help people make ends meet. A new formula released on Monday by the Census Bureau tries …

Trading standards warn of “real threat”Forfar TodayThe e-mail, which has been confirmed by Royal Mail, advises people not to call this number as the mail is a scam originating from Belize. The e-mail, which was sent to the Dispatch office, states that if you call the number and you start …

EBay Inc. options traders are paying the most ever to speculate on declines as U.S. consumer confidence at a two-year low threatens holiday sales. More: continued here

WALDENBURG — This is one of those crossroads communities you might pass through only on your way to get somewhere else. It’s at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and Arkansas 14 in Northeast Arkansas, and for many years travelers to and from Jonesboro drove through Waldenburg. More: continued here

NEW YORK – FedEx Corp. said Monday it expects to ship more packages this holiday season than ever be … More: continued here

Is closing a successful processing and distribution center here in Lafayette the answer to recoup some of the USPS’ daily losses? More: continued here

Number of people receiving food stamps up 70 percent since 2007NewsChannel 9 WSYRSyracuse (WSYR-TV) — Since July of 2007, the state says the number of people receiving food stamps has increased 70 percent. The cost: 3.9 million in federal tax dollars in 2007 and a whopping $9.2 million this year …

New York Daily News Debate brews over new method to measure povertyUSA TodayThe new method for the first time adds the value of food stamps, school lunches, housing subsidies and the earned income tax credit. It also subtracts payroll and income taxes, child care costs and out-of-pocket medical expenses. …New …

Hilton Hotels submits proposal to redevelop Old Post Office building in Washington, D.C. Photo Credit: Timothy Persinko More: continued here

ShopSmart Helps You Shop Smarter This Holiday SeasonPR Newswire (press release)To chip in on a group gift, try eBay's new Group Gifts service. Pick a present, invite friends to contribute at Groupgifts.ebay.com, collect the money online, and send the gift from eBay. Consumer Reports is the world's largest independent …and …