Jim Weisen, what a drab world you must live in! (Letters, Sept. 2) Colorful stamps are spirit lifters, smile begetters, honor citizens, educational – a cheery note to a day. More: continued here

Taobao.com, an Alibaba Group company dubbed “China’s eBay,” will aim to expand abroad after first boosting sales of foreign products on its platform in China. More: continued here

EDMONTON – Once again, the rival Edmonton Eskimos and Calgary Stampeders went down to the wire at Commonwealth Stadium. This time, it was the Stampeders that came out on top. More: continued here

EDMONTON – Jeremaine Copeland reeled in his second touchdown of the game with just 22 seconds to play as the Calgary Stampeders came from behind to beat the Edmonton Eskimos 35-34 on Friday. More: continued here

Demand for food stamps climbs in OregonKTVZAP – September 12, 2009 6:25 PM ET Despite signs of economic recovery elsewhere, demand for food stamps is still 31% greater this year than last, … More: continued here

BBC News Mail backlog sorted in the streetBBC NewsThe woman, who identified herself only as Vicky, said: "I was surprised to see the mail in the street and pedestrians walking over it." The Royal Mail said …Your post in the gutter: Strike-hit Post Office managers sort mail…Daily MailPosties boast of …

FedEx Corp., the world’s second-largest package delivery company, on Friday offered a signal that the global economy is improving, as it raised its first-quarter earnings forecast on better-than-expected international shipments and cost cuts. The company’s performance is seen as a key indicator of overall economic health, but FedEx hesitated to …

MediaMughals | Technology First Chinese EBay Rival Aims for 1 Billion Global UsersPC WorldThe company known as "China's eBay" will aim for expansion abroad in the long term, but first it wants more foreign products sold on its platform in China, …Alibaba to pose real threat to eBay and AmazonGerson …

stv.tv Attacks on security vans probedBBC NewsOn the same night a Royal Mail security van was stolen from outside a shop in Wellington Road. Det Insp David Hadden, of Grampian Police, said one of the …Royal Mail van stolenTeleTextMail van nabbed by thief in AberdeenAberdeen Evening ExpressAttacks on security vans …

Plea agreement in food stamp fraud case may be nearOttumwa CourierCENTERVILLE — After months of delay, it appears a deal may be very close in the prosecution of Kris Koestner for food stamp fraud. … More: continued here