Romanian faces new charges in eBay scamUnited Press International11 (UPI) — A Romanian national pleaded innocent to US charges he was involved in an online scam that fleeced users of Craigslist and eBay. …and more » More: continued here

A village shop and post-office which fought closure in a raft of cuts last year has now announced it is to close. More: continued here

The Homeowner Bailout That's WorkingForbesPeople know how to use food stamps, the infrastructure is in place, and food stamps are quickly used and pumped back into the economy. …and more » More: continued here

Santa’s Post Office is officially open for business in Germany. Hundreds of thousands of letters addressed to Santa Claus arrive each year in the village north of Berlin. While some of the children wish for peace and happiness, most request toys, dolls and the latest gadgets. A team of Santa’s …

Government attempts to consult on post office closures are seen as “window dressing” by the public, according to a damning new report by an influential committee of MPs. More: continued here

FRONT ROYAL — The General Assembly again will face hefty budget challenges when it convenes for the 2010 legislative session, according to one area lawmaker. More: continued here

'Alarming' Increase in Food Stamps RecipientsWOKVAnother sign of the times, the number of people on food stamps in Jacksonville is … More: continued here

Post office closures: 'I'm quite sure that our closure – like many others …Telegraph.co.ukThe closure of the post office in Castle Rising, near King's Lynn, has had a marked effect on a village with a large proportion of elderly people. … More: continued here

The early closing of Dunkeld’s Royal Mail Hotel on Saturday due to the town’s races has prompted concerns about racegoers’ behaviour at other venues. The Dunkeld hotel will close at 3pm, me More: continued here

guardian.co.uk Royal Mail manager 'stole cash from children's cards'guardian.co.ukA Royal Mail sorting office manager ripped open envelopes to steal money from children's birthday cards, a court heard today . … More: continued here