Gordon Brown's authority crumbling over part-privatisation of …guardian.co.uk, UK –4 hours agoAnyone seeking proof that Gordon Brown's authority is crumbling need look no further than the Labour party's splits over Royal Mail. … More: continued here

Americans are finally closing their wallets. The Forbes.com Investor Team looks for ways investors can benefit from this trend. More: continued here

South Kortright Post Office will close March 2Oneonta Daily Star, NY –12 hours agoThe South Kortright Post Office will close at the end of February, and patrons will receive postal services at the Hobart Post Office as of March 2. … More: continued here

A stark letter from a Saddleworth woman who has resigned as a village postmistress highlights the plight of small businesses in rural communities. Jackie Rodgers, who has run the familiar red-door Denshaw Post Office on Delph Road for more than three years, will close it next month. More: continued here

Elderly woman drives into post office13abc.com, OH –19 minutes agoan elderly woman pulling into the parking lot at the post office on Tremainsville hit the gas pedal instead of the brake. One Toledo post office has a big … More: continued here

The number of people on food stamps is on the rise. More: continued here

For the first time in three years, overall customer satisfaction with e-commerce has fallen, ending steady growth over the same period, according ForeSee Results’ annual American Customer Satisfaction Index. At the bottom of the customer satisfaction barrel: eTrade, eBay, and Priceline. read more More: continued here

Times are tough: Britain issues anti-fraud stampsThe Olympian, WA –11 hours agoAP • Published February 16, 2009 LONDON – Hey, times are tough – but the Royal Mail is reminding people they still can only use stamps once. … More: continued here

U.S. Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL) today will dedicate the Fort Pierce post office in memory of CeeCee Ross Lyles. More: continued here

Washington Post New stamps have improved securityThe Press Association –Feb 16, 2009The Royal Mail is to begin issuing new stamps with added security features. The stamps are designed to prevent people peeling used stamps from envelopes and …Times are tough: Britain issues anti-fraud stampsThe Associated Pressall 147 news articles More: continued …