MEMPHIS, Tenn.—-Four drivers representing FedEx Corp. operating companies were crowned National Champions at the 2009 National Truck Driving Championships in Pittsburgh August 18-22. More: continued here

I am a grandmother and I am writing this letter to thank George Soros and the Open Society for providing the grants for each child ages 3-17 in families that receive social services or Food Stamps. More: continued here

Crain’s Chicago Business Old Post Office auction this week – 'big animal to tackle'Crain’s Chicago BusinessThe Old Main Post Office is to be auctioned Thursday. Photo from ricklevin.com And even though the postal service is planning an “absolute auction” …Wanna buy the Old Post Office?ChicagoNowall 2 news articles » More: continued …

The look and name of Green Stamps became a cultural icon and tradition through the decades in which they were distributed.  But you didn’t have to ask most stores for the stamps. They generously handed them over to customers — indeed advertised their availability in the newspaper ads. More: continued …

A chance to spend eternity on top of Marilyn Monroe is up for bid on eBay. More: continued here

Nobody asked but here are five things you ought to know about the FedEx Cup playoffs, which start this week with the Barclay’s at Liberty National: More: continued here

Toronto – Friday Night Football is back as the Toronto Argonauts, led by quarterback Cody Pickett in his second start of the season, take on Henry Burris and the 2008 Grey Cup Champion Calgary Stampeders at Rogers Centre on August 28 at 7:30 p.m., presented by the CAW. More: continued …

World News Google's Growing PainsWall Street JournalThere are some worrisome parallels between Google today and eBay in 2005-06, as the online-auction company's growth was faltering. Consider this history: In …onstate adds $5.5M to coffersMass High Techall 26 news articles » More: continued here

From stamps to plants to home-grown fruit, it was all about making and selling locally made products last weekend at the Blaisdell. For some, like Jerome Furukawa, president of Kona Chips, a Big Island potato chip company, the three-day Made in Hawai’i Festival was a test of the appeal of …

PLAINVILLE – Good news, Plainville. Despite concerns from town officials that the local post office might be one of 1,000 nationwide that could be targeted for closure by the U.S. Postal Service, postal workers say there is no cause for concern. More: continued here