It's a family business for new Palo Alto postmasterSan Jose Mercury NewsAfter spending the past five years as manager of Palo Alto's main post office, Dean Maeda was chosen to succeed Postmaster John Kelly, who recently retired. … More: continued here

LONDON: Robin Soderling celebrated the New Year by claiming his first victory over Roger Federer at the 13th attempt, finally seeing off the world number one 6-7, 7-6, 6-2 at the Capitala Exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi yesterday. More: continued here

Nebraska's flag stamp an ode to irrigationKearney HubOn its new 44-cent stamp, Nebraska has been immortalized with a center pivot. “Right away, we said someone had superb judgment,” said Ed Burchfield, …and more » More: continued here

Review of the year: AprilTodmorden TodayTodmorden town council wrote to Royal Mail setting out its concerns after news that Oldham Mail Centre – the regional distribution point – would close and …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail delivers a £2.99 bill by returnThe GuardianRoyal Mail does not deny what happened, but absolutely refuses a refund. RB, Walthamstow Royal Mail told you it "completely understands your annoyance" but … More: continued here

Providence Journal Matthew Stevenson: Stamp actsProvidence JournalThat prompted me, in turn, to take down from the shelf my father's boyhood stamp album, now kept by my youngest son, Charles, who is 13. My father is 90, … More: continued here

Stamp out this ridiculous ideaBelfast TelegraphRoyal Mail seems worried about the loss of revenue incurred in the public's re-use of postage stamps recovered from items which pass through its sorting … More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Coldplay raise £250k in auctionThe SunThe band put a load of old instruments, costumes and memorabilia up for sale on eBay over Christmas. CHRIS MARTIN, JONNY BUCKLAND, GUY BERRYMAN and WILL …Coldplay charity auction set to raise £200kMirror.co.ukColdplay's Chris Martin sells guitar bought in ExeterBBC NewsColdplay Raise Over $250000 …

Fear lingers for Wytheville hostagesRichmond Times Dispatch23 at the Wytheville Post Office by a man whom police have identified as 53-year-old Warren A. Taylor. The Sullivan County, Tenn., resident is in jail on …and more » More: continued here

Some bars say just take it outsideGalveston County Daily NewsSmokers flaunted the ban as they unabashedly lit up at tables lining The Strand and Postoffice Street, and many restaurant and bar owners said they were …Smoking ban arrives with the new yearDaily News – Galveston Countyall 7 news articles » More: …