The Watchdog: Post office's blue boxes not safe at nightFort Worth Star Telegram, TX"Postal inspectors advise that if customers miss the last posted collection time on the blue collection box, they should consider waiting to deposit the mail until the next day or go into the post office to deposit the …

Leipold offers apology to Royal Purple, reporterRoyal Purple News, WILeipold backed off his ban of Royal Purple reporters covering the football team and said he would cooperate with the paper in the future. "I want to sincerely apologize for my recent behavior," Leipold wrote in the e-mail. "Anyone who knows me …

Robert Giglio, Grand Forks, letter: Post Office slogan: 'Welcome …Grand Forks Herald, NDWith the occasional exception of the early morning hours, shipping a package at the Grand Forks Post Office can take up a solid half hour or more of a person's day. GRAND FORKS — As someone who has a …

Postal service stamps out hungerWTHI, INTERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – The National Association of Letter Carriers and the United States Postal Service will be collecting non-perishable food items for families in need. To donate to the cause, place food donations in the mailbox on May 9, … More: continued here

Analyst Picks and Pans: AAPL, EBAY, NTGRBusinessWeekAfter the close of trading Apr. 22, ebay released quarterly results that topped analyst estimates. Susquehanna Financial analyst Marianne Wolk said on Apr. 23 that ebay has stepped up its investments to turn around the core business (more aggressive … More: continued here

Gold prices rise for 2nd straight dayThe Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) — Gold prices are higher, closing above $900 for the first time in three weeks as investors move some money back into the safe-haven investment while stocks waver on Wall Street. Oil and grain prices are also up slightly. …

Apple, ebay Boost Tech SectorForbes, NYEmployment data weighed on Wall Street Thursday morning, as jobless claims ticked higher. Jobless claims jumped by 27000 last week to 640000. Continuing claims crept over 6.1 million. But not all reports are coming in rosy; UPS ( UPS – news – people … More: continued …

Shares of eBay Inc. jumped before the open Thursday on the back of earnings from the day before that topped Wall Street expectations. More: continued here

Postal Inspectors Seek Help in Robbery of Beasley Post OfficeFamily BadgeOn Saturday, April 18, 2009 at approximately 6:00 pm Deputies of the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office responded to a Robbery that occurred at the Beasley Post Office, 7031 Loop 540, Beasley, Fort Bend County. Fort Bend Deputies secured and …

Stamps honour comrades in armsNew Zealand Herald, New ZealandSix stamps tell the stories of comradeship between cultures – Maori and Pakeha; between the services – land, sea and air; and between nations. "All of them served together and supported each other during times of war," said Ivor Masters, … More: continued …