Ecouterre (blog) Patagonia encourages selling its used gear on eBayCNET (blog)Patagonia announced today it's partnering with eBay to open a marketplace for the company's used products as part of its sustainability plan. The online eBay store is called the Common Threads Initiative. It's open to any eBay sellers wishing to …

Carbon Monoxide Sickens 17 Exeter Post Office EmployeesJustice News FlashExeter, NH — Asbestos removal at the Exeter Post Office caused elevated levels of carbon monoxide inside the building, sickening seventeen employees Thursday morning, September 1, 2011, reported The Boston Channel. Responding emergency crews from …Carbon Monoxide Sickens N.H. Postal WorkersFirehouse.comall …

In late July, the USPS announced it would be conducting studies of approximately 3,700 retail offices nationwide to determine customer needs. More: continued here

Columbia was in line for a new post officeColumbia Daily Tribune11, 1961: Columbia was in line for a new post office, Mayor Bob Smith told the Tribune. The mayor had been contacted by the General Services Agency because the current post office at Seventh and Cherry streets was too crowded. …

The Kennewick post office on Auburn Street reopened just after noon today after being closed for thr More: continued here

MyFox Chicago Should Fast Food Restaurants Accept Food Stamps?Huffington PostI stumbled upon a rant by a Yahoo contributor who seemed very upset at the prospect of KFC, McDonald's, Taco Bell, etc. accepting food stamps. He's not alone. There are folks out there ready to (keyboard) protest if McDonald's lets poor …

Starkweather Post Office may be targeted for closureDevil’s Lake Daily JournalMike Connor, seated far right, asked some pointed questions about the proposed plan that may close the post office in Starkweather. By Louise Oleson, Editor Starkweather residents gathered at the city's school to ask questions and submit comments about …Starkweather, …

Post office closes 33 Tier officesPress & Sun-BulletinThe Binghamton Main Post Office also has been evacuated. Postal employees should continue to call your emergency work number, which has been experiencing problems today, for updates on when and where to report to work. Postal customers can call …and more » More: continued …

The following commentary comes from an independent investor or market observer as part of TheStreet’s guest contributor program, which is separate from the company’s news coverage. NEW YORK (TheStreet) — eBay’s India business is reporting impressive top-line growth in exports. Based on information from the Asian Exporters’ Index, India was …

NY replaces food stamps lost, destroyed by IreneWall Street JournalAP ALBANY, NY — New York is providing replacement food stamps for those lost or destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene. The state says recipients should contact their local department of social services or go to the website of the state Office …