Q. I recently mailed my recertification request for food stamps to the Department of Children and Families. It was denied because, they said, I had too many assets. More: continued here

EBay awards Edelman accountPRWeek, NYSAN JOSE, CA: EBay has selected Edelman to support its marketplace and corporate divisions following a competitive bid. The contract is expected to be seven figures, according to several industry sources. Jose Mallabo, director of corporate … More: continued here

Five people who stole more than $10,000 in postage stamps in New Hampshire and Massachusetts have pleaded guilty and been sentenced. More: continued here

While eBay has talked up the growth of its online classifieds and advertising businesses, Wall Street seems focused on the challenges in the marketplaces business and when – not if – eBay will get rid of Skype. Analysts are also curious about Bill Me Later’s performance and potential, an area …

The Scottish Labour Party chairman tells conference delegates that plans to sell 30% of Royal Mail breaks the party’s manifesto pledge. More: continued here

In June of 2008, Seattle programmer Bill Harding launched an online marketplace called Bonanzle . The site, a completely grassroots effort with zero VC or angel funding, is in many ways the anti -eBay. Instead of focusing solely on the goods being sold, Bonanzle is attempting to build a marketplace …

eBay is discontinuing Dutch Auctions on May 6, 2009, but says it remains committed to Auction-style listings. More: continued here

Utah fraud: Where the con is onSalt Lake Tribune, United StatesFederal and state officals gathered Tuesday at a Salt Lake City post office for national consumer protection week and provide pamphlets and educational DVDs to people coming to pick up mail or buy stamps. "If I interview victims, it's too late," …

There are concerns about money saved in Post Office savings accounts, because much of that cash is kept in the Bank of Ireland where it is not covered by British Government guarantees. More: continued here

Anthrax scare at Sherman Post OfficeKXII-TV, TXIt happened around 7 am at the Sherman Post Office on Gallagher Drive near US Highway 75. Authorities say an employee in the receiving room found a suspicious envelope with a letter threatening the spread of anthrax. Also inside the envelope was …Anthrax Scare at …