Examiner.com Food stamp database used to track down 168 fugitivesExaminer.comAuthorities combed through the rolls of people illegally collecting food stamps to track down the fugitives, according to a press released from the Cook … More: continued here

More than 100 fugitives from Cook County have been tracked down and captured by comparing databases of outstanding warrants to people receiving federal food stamps, authorities said today. Among those taken into custody was a woman accused of defacing the “Cloudgate” sculpture, better known as “The Bean,” in Millennium Park; …

MIAMI (AP) — FedEx is ending its sponsorship of the Orange Bowl after two decades. More: continued here

Economist (blog) Florida GOP puts Charlie Crist painting on eBayWashington Post (blog)Charlie Crist — by selling a portrait of the recently announced independent on eBay. The oil painting was originally purchased for party headquarters in …Florida GOP Auctions Crist Portrait on eBay After Political BreakupFOXNewsSomeone's dumping a Charlie Crist portrait …

Los Angeles Times GOP debate sets up Brown for gov campaignSan Francisco Bay GuardianYou were the CEO of eBay receiving investment banking services from Goldman Sachs, then you joined the Goldman Sachs board and their compensation committee, …Goldman Sachs Looms Over GOP Debate As Whitman And Poizner Face OffHuffington Post …

Although most people don’t pay them much attention, mail carriers play a crucial role in today’s society. Their dedication to nationwide communication over the last century has been not only impressive, but a necessity. However, on May 8th, these people will be doing more than just delivering the mail. KSMU’s …

Washington Times Pictures of Charlie Crist Allegedly Snorting Cocaine Hits eBayMiami New Times (blog)That's there stuff, and they're selling it on eBay. Yes, the RPOF has announced plains to sell an oil portrait of Crist that once adorned their headquarters …Republicans use portrait auction to paint Crist as an opportunistPalm …

CHARLESTON — “Constant Motion: The Job of Railway Post Office Clerks” will air at 7 p.m. Wednesday on WEIU TV. More: continued here

Police are on the scene of an attempted hijacking of a FedEx truck. Shots were reportedly fired in the area of NW 122 and Pennsylvania.Capt. Patrick Stewart said no one was hit in the gunfire, but officers are in the area investigating.According to police scanner traffic, two men apparently tried …

Haiti restores some international mail services with UN supportUN News CentreThanks to the donations and funds from its own budget, the UPU prepared a major project worth around $600000 for the Haitian Post Office. …and more » More: continued here