Los Angeles Times California's food stamp participation rate is nation's second-lowestLos Angeles TimesFewer than half of residents eligible for food stamps received them in 2007. Recent changes may have boosted the rate, but critics say far too much federal …California Food Stamp Use LowThe Epoch TimesFood stamp rolls growing deeperCharlotteObserver.comOutreach …

The Guardian Post Office to offer super-size mortgages to first-time buyersMortgages.co.ukIn 2007, the government provided a £1.7 billion subsidy to Royal Mail Group – the Post Office's parent company – so that it could turn a profit by next …Government unveils further details of the 'people's bank'Finance Markets (blog)all 182 …

Hotline: The future of downtown post office boxesThe Herald-Times (subscription)Rikki don't lose that number on my PO box QUESTION: Will the proposed downtown retail outlet for the post office . …and more » More: continued here

A 20-year veteran of the military named Doug received an email on Thursday informing him that eBay had put a temporary hold on his selling account. The email instructed him to click on a link that led to eBay.com, where he verified his account. More: continued here

Incumbent, challenger trade allegations in Tarrant commissioner runoffFort Worth Star TelegramThe charge against him resulted from an undercover investigation into store owners illegally accepting food stamps for items other than food. … More: continued here

The Guardian Recession-busting lottery boom adds millions to heritage fundThe GuardianRoyal Mail built up a new source of revenue by selling lottery tickets through the Post Office, but is now facing increasing financial problems. …and more » More: continued here

Traders could be treading a thin blue line by selling Lancashire Police equipment on the internet. More: continued here

WSBT-TV No Census form? Pick one up, fill it outDavidsonNews.netDavidson residents who receive mail at the post office won't be getting forms in the mail, as previously announced. The Census Bureau initially said the …Centers open to provide Census formsNewnan Times-HeraldCensus runs into speed bumps on Western SlopeDenver PostSome Whatcom …

SILive.com Manor Road Post Office to host 'Passport Fair' tomorrowSILive.comBy Staten Island Advance Advance file photoThe Manor Road Post Office will hold a passport fair Saturday. (Advance file photo) The event is part of …Passport fair is Saturday at Mansfield post officeMansfield News JournalNew Market post office to participate in …

FedEx, Buick and credit card company have bought space on the apps from New York Times, Newsweek, WSJ and others Here’s some good news for publishers reeling from a horrific 2009 : Ad units on the iPad are attracting big-name advertisers. The New York Times reports that a high-end credit …