WNYT Possible NYS shutdown loomsWNYTHer main source for nourishment comes from food stamps. But if the NYS government shuts down, programs like food stamps could be suspended. …and more » More: continued here

Intensity up in Stamps' mock tiltCANOEBy RANDY SPORTAK, QMI Agency “The first kickoff, we had 11 guys, so that got my blood boiling right from the start, and it just rose from there,” said …Hopefuls turn up heat in preparation for EsksCalgary Heraldall 4 news articles » More: continued here

EBay spent $539000 on lobbying in first quarterBusinessWeekOnline auction site operator eBay Inc. spent $539000 during the first quarter to lobby the federal government on anti-counterfeiting measures, …and more » More: continued here

Historic building collapses in West BranchIowa City Press CitizenPart of the 103-year-old building that had served as West Branch's post office and later a full-service gas station collapsed early Friday evening, …Part of Historic West Branch Building CollapsesKCRGall 2 news articles » More: continued here

New York Times Royal Host to World Cup Invests in His SubjectsNew York TimesStudents at the Lebone School in Phokeng, part of the Royal Bafokeng Nation within South Africa. The king of the Bafokeng people has made education a …and more » More: continued here

PHILADELPHIA – Federal authorities have arrrested a man for the May 27 robbery of the Limerick Post Office and have charged the suspect in robberies at two Turkey Hill stores in Lower Pottsgrove and Coatesville. A clerk was shot in the Lower Pottsgrove holdup. More: continued here

Muskegon Chronicle – MLive.com Spring Lake's Exchange Street reopened to trafficMuskegon Chronicle – MLive.comSpring Lake Village Manager Ryan Cotton announced Friday that the street and lots had opened for the weekend, restoring access to Spring Lake's post office. …Exchange Street open in Spring LakeGrand Haven Tribuneall 2 news articles » More: …

The leader of the Royal Bafokeng Nation is trying to turn his tiny dominion in South Africa into a meritocracy. More: continued here

Reuters Buffett lunch sells for $2.63 mln on eBayToronto SunEBay was not immediately available for comment. Berkshire Hathaway Inc, Buffett's insurance and investment company, did not immediately return a request for …Buffett Charity Lunch Tops $1.9 Million in Last Hour of BiddingBusinessWeekWarren Buffett 'Lunch' Sold for $2.6 Million l Top …

Stamps& Coins: China's stamps mirror nation's economic riseSacramento BeeStamps from the People's Republic of China have skyrocketed in value. In the past year, more than 2000 different vintage Chinese stamp varieties have … More: continued here