Detroit-area residents plead guilty in large-scale food stamp fraud operationExaminer.comBerg said, "Food stamp'discounting' as it has come to be known, diverts federal funds intended to feed the poor to those business owners who are supposed … More: continued here

Food stamp workers work longer hours and get less trainingAustin American-StatesmanAs Texas begins hiring hundreds of food stamp workers to help erase an application backlog that has left families waiting months for aid …and more » More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Fresh mail strikes get underwayBBC NewsRoyal Mail management and union bosses have been meeting all week at TUC headquarters, but each is blaming the other for the lack of agreement. …Free the Workers, Fix the Post OfficeWall Street JournalUPDATE 1-British postal strike to resume after talks stallReutersDutch Strike Threat …

Roseville Press Tribune Granite Bay's answer to ebay to precede dinner danceRoseville Press TribuneEnjoy an evening of appetizers, a gourmet dinner, wines, auction items and live auction with guest auctioneer, Brian Hickey of KCRA-TV. …and more » More: continued here

Man gets life in prison in cousin's beating deathDeSoto AppealWilliam Stanley Wilson II, 31, was convicted of murder and of arson in the first degree for killing Valetta J. Stamps, 53, and setting fire to her mobile …Verdict guilty in murder, arson caseDeSoto Times Todayall 2 news articles » More: continued …

stv.tv Amazon.com rolls out shortcut for paying onlineReutersEarlier this month, Amazon competitor ebay Inc said its Bill Me Later deferred payment option would be available for both ebay and paypal for the holiday …Amazon hopes to simplify Web shopping _ with wordsThe Associated PressAmazon payphrase Tries to Make Paying Online …

guardian.co.uk Royal Mail boss 'disappointed'BBC NewsThe Communication Workers' Union has confirmed that a second round of postal strikes will begin tomorrow, after talks with Royal Mail broke up without …Free the Workers, Fix the Post OfficeWall Street JournalUPDATE 1-British postal strike to resume after talks stallReutersUndercover at Royal Mail: parcel …

Source: Reuters * Roll-out comes after accepting food stamps in NY clubs * Cites economic times for nationwide roll-out (Adds stock price, additional details on program) By Nicole Maestri … More: continued here

Silicon Valley stocks: Tech shares slide; Nasdaq falls 2.7 percentSan Jose Mercury NewsApple, Google, Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, Oracle, Intel, Gilead Sciences, eBay, Yahoo and Adobe Systems all declined. The combined market value of …Silicon Valley stocks: Tech shares slide, but IBM lifts DowSan Jose Mercury Newsall 11 news articles » More: …

Ledyard Post Office Closes After Roof Caves InHartford CourantLEDYARD – The post office in the Gales Ferry section of town was closed Wednesday after its roof caved in and caused the interior plaster roof to collapse, … More: continued here