ABC News Free-lunch program in Ariz. up 11.3% in yearArizona RepublicFamilies on food stamps are eligible for the program without having to apply. "In the last four to six months, we have had record highs of people who were …School systems juggle cost of free lunchesUSA Todayall 12 news articles » …

BBC News Mail privatisation 'to go ahead'BBC NewsThe government is insisting it will press ahead with the part-privatisation of Royal Mail, despite fresh demands by Labour MPs to drop the idea. …and more » More: continued here

Online rorters use eBay to rip off Saints, Geelong fansMelbourne Herald SunDESPERATE fans who want tickets to the blockbuster between St Kilda and Geelong at Etihad Stadium are being gouged by scalpers on eBay. …and more » More: continued here

News & Star Carlisle man holds letter 'hostage' until Royal Mail pays ransomNews & StarBy Steph Johnson A Carlisle man is holding the Royal Mail to ransom in protest over its charges. Donald Huddart had to pay additional postage plus a £1 …Man in mail protestTeleTextall 2 news articles » More: …

Daily Mail D-Day hero, 93, starved himself to death after care home 'refused …Daily MailHis son, who works for Royal Mail, added: 'My dad had no one to talk to in the home and he lost the will to live. 'He was only mildly forgetful and could …Hunger strike D-Day …

Georgia Organics, Atlanta farmers' markets to match food stampsCreative Loafing AtlantaPeople living on food stamps have been given an incentive to shop at farmers' markets. Thanks to a $10000 grant from the Wholesome Wave Foundation, …and more » More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk UK Govt: Intend To Push On With Royal Mail Bill In ParliamentWall Street JournalLONDON (Dow Jones)–The UK government intends to continue pushing its bill to modernize Royal Mail through parliament but it remains unclear when it will …Royal Mail may close final salary pension planReutersRoyal Mail: ditch the privatisation …

Cuba AntiTerrorists Stamp in BoliviaAhora.cuBy Redaction AHORA / Thursday, 11 June 2009 / redaccion@ahora.cu The Solidarity with Cuba Movement and Bolivian Postal Service (ECOBOL) canceled a stamp…and more » More: continued here

Food stamp need continues to riseWBBHLEE COUNTY: The Department of Children and Families says the number of food stamp cases in Southwest Florida keeps reaching new highs. …and more » More: continued here

Anger as Royal Mail closes Ellesmere sorting officeWhitchurch HeraldPostal operations have been transferred to Oswestry by Royal Mail. The move was first revealed by the Herald in April. Ellesmere mayor Cllr Brian Knight …and more » More: continued here