Which bright spark banned the light bulb?TameBayThere are currently ample supplies of conventional light bulbs available on eBay and I'd suggest stocking up as soon as possible. Many sellers on eBay have bulk packs of 50 or 100 incandescent light bulbs, which should keep most homes well lit for the …

'Food Stamp' troubles create long lines at Social ServicesWNCTIt's a packed lobby at the Greene County Social Services office, just about everyone asking for more food nutrition benefits – better known as food stamps. SNOW HILL, NC – Social service offices are packed all across the east after President Obama …

ABC News (blog) Runaway Pay: eBay, Boeing Strike Back at Tax Dodging Reportbrandchannel.comBrands topping the list include: * eBay, whose CEO John Donahoe made $12.4 million, but which reported a $131 million refund on its 2010 current US taxes. * Boeing, which paid CEO Jim McNerney $13.8 million, sent in …

SMITHFIELD — Area residents held a party in Smithfield Saturday to say goodbye to the town’s post office and express appreciation for Marie Kuck, Smithfield’s postmaster for the past 20 years. More: continued here

A report says that after halting an auction of a prototype MacBook, Apple asked the seller to return it. More: continued here

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Alberni homeless group in hunt for old post office buildingAlberni Valley NewsBy Wawmeesh G. Hamilton – Alberni Valley News The former post office on Argyle Street has been declared federal surplus property and a local homeless advocacy group is maneuvering to get it. Community Stakeholders Initiative to End Homelessness member …

Jameson citizens worry about possible loss of post officeGallatin North MissourianEventually a review of the study, including all documented comments as attachments, will follow for evaluation on both the district and national levels before closing the Jameson post office can actually occur. Patron attendance at Jameson's community … More: continued …

Colorado photographer's work to be featured on 2012 stamp setDenver PostIn 2012 the US Postal Service will release the Earthscapes series of stamps. The images were taken from aircraft and Earth-observing satellites. For the stamp"butte in early morning fog," Jim Wark of Pueblo shot an image as fog …and more » …

Smithfield post office doors closeKearney HubSMITHFIELD — Area residents held a party in Smithfield Saturday to say goodbye to the town's post office and express appreciation for Marie Kuck, Smithfield's postmaster for the past 20 years. Mail carriers were also honored, and words of appreciation … More: continued here