ROXBURY—Even at the diminutive postage stamp size, their pictures instantly remind us of why we love our pets. A yellow Labrador with its head cocked at an angle, floppy ears dangling. A wide-eyed gray-and-white housecat perked up, alert, ready for a close-up. More: continued here

Food Stamps Applications SoarCapitol News ServiceApplications for food stamps in Panhandle counties have soared since oil began gushing from the broken BP pipe leak. Since May 1st application are up 15 … More: continued here

Asian American members of the US Congress on Thursday appealed for the Postal Service to issue more stamps depicting the community, which they said has been sorely underpresented. More: continued here

Amazon, Yahoo lead tech pullbackMarketWatchEbay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) join the majority of tech stocks, down about 2.1% and 0.6%, respectively, at midday. …Tech stocks: Amazon, Yahoo retreat; Apple advancesMarketWatchall 2 news articles » More: continued here

While crews estimate the fire burning near the Royal Gorge is 65 percent contained, the efforts are “in good shape.” It started Monday along railroad tracks near Parkdale and has burned around 700 acres.  Containment is now estimated to happen sometime early Friday morning.  It has been determined to be …

Washington Post Free Jimmy Buffett tickets pulled from eBay after benefit concert sell-outTicket NewsBut Gulf-area fans were soon upset to find the tickets cropping up for $100 or more on Internet auction hub, eBay.com. According to The Associated Press, …eBay Promises To Remove Jimmy Buffett TicketsWKRG-TVEBay No Place For Buffett …

Mer. Post Office closed from power faiilureMeriden Record-JournalMERIDEN — The US Post Office on Center Street is closed following a power failure in the area, although officials say power could be restored early this … More: continued here

Tech stocks close near intraday lowsMarketWatch(NASDAQ:INTC) fell 2.3%, while eBay Inc. (NASDAQ:EBAY) lost 2.2%. The Philadelphia Semiconductor Index (NASDAQ:SOX) sank sharply, off 2.9%, …Tech stocks: Amazon, Yahoo retreat; Apple advancesMarketWatchall 2 news articles » More: continued here

AFP Asian American lawmakers appeal for stampsAFPWASHINGTON — Asian American members of the US Congress on Thursday appealed for the Postal Service to issue more stamps depicting the community, …and more » More: continued here

eBay has a price scanner and isn’t afraid to use it. More: continued here