WASHINGTON — High unemployment. More folks on food stamps. Fewer owning their homes. Yet for all the signs of recession, something is missing: More crime. More: continued here

Hacker Valley post office sparks national inquiryCharleston GazetteClosed since July, the Hacker Valley Post Office's empty parking lot greets travelers along W.Va. 20. By Rick Steelhammer Donna Boggs is one of many Hacker … More: continued here

5 Star Customer Service Award Hewitt You have heard of five-star hotels and five-star resorts get ready for a five-star post office. The Hewitt Post Office recently earned a five-star rating as part of the Postal Service’s new 5 Star Customer Service Program. Ratings are based on surveys by The …

MORE than £700 million will have been spent across Britain on unwanted Christmas presents this year. More: continued here

WASHINGTON — High unemployment. More folks on food stamps. Fewer owning their homes. Yet for all the signs of recession, something is missing: More crime. More: continued here

Stamps and coins: Several factors affect old currency's valueSacramento BeeThe economy is alleged to be turning around. Even so, people continue to search for treasure. Time to answer a few letters. DEAR PETER: After my mom and dad … More: continued here

HACKER VALLEY, W.Va. — Residents up in arms over the suspension of operations at a tiny Webster County post office have prompted federal authorities to launch a national review of how the U.S. Postal Service goes about closing many rural post offices.At i… More: continued here

The Poughkeepsie post office bell tower has been restored after an accidental fire damaged the structure last year. Now, the only thing changed is the color of the globe, which has not yet aged. “In time, it will look the same,” a U.S. Postal Service spokesman said. More: continued here

More than 1.5 million people are getting food stamps statewide as officials try to end the stigma, but still make sure Pennsylvanians get nutritious food. More: continued here

Times Online €179 million worth of unwanted gifts lie…Siliconrepublic.com26.12.2009 Irish people are sitting on an estimated €179 million worth of unwanted Christmas presents this year, according to research from eBay and TNS. …Aunty's unwanted gift goes straight to eBayScotsmanHow to recycle your unwanted Christmas presentsTelegraph.co.ukSo your gifts aren't worth the …