Requests for food stamps grow quickly in ArizonaSierra Vista Herald, AZ –5 hours agoPHOENIX (AP) — Arizona has added 123000 food-stamp recipients since the recession began in December 2007, giving the state one of the nation’s … More: continued here

DeKalb County woman convicted in theft ringChicago Tribune, United States –3 hours ago… that her 48-year-old son, Mark, was stealing items including vehicles and power tools and selling them, often through the online auction Web site eBay. … More: continued here

Demand for food stamp benefits jumps in LebanonCorvallis Gazette Times, OR –4 hours agoBy Jennifer Moody LEBANON — Requests for food stamp benefits in the Lebanon area shot up nearly 42 percent last year, more than requests in Albany and … More: continued here

Post office plaza plannedSteamboat Pilot, CO –1 hour agoBut he doesn’t hesitate to describe his vision for a commercial center where people will come for their employment or the post office and then linger. … More: continued here

Stimulus bill carries high stakes for families in needNewsday, NY –18 minutes agoNow they face eviction, live on food stamps and buy shoes for their children at thrift stores. "I've never been in a situation where you can't fix your … More: continued here

SHOPitHollywood Has Entourage Walk-On Role Up for Auction on eBayPR.com (press release), NY –27 minutes agoViewItem&item=200307192174 SHOPitHollywood, along with its family of sister stores – SHOPitLA and SHOPitBeverlyHills- is the largest Registered eBay… More: continued here

Vegas flush with royal deals during downturnArizona Republic, AZ –1 hour agoUntil she received an e-mail offer of two complimentary nights from Harrah's, good even on a holiday weekend. "I was, like, it's free; we have to go," … More: continued here

BBC News Government orders bank bonuses, management probeAFP –5 hours ago… of bank bailouts worth hundreds of billions of pounds which has seen the state take big stakes in high street names like Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). …Answer to bonus question is 'No'This is MoneySutherland is ousted in RBS clearoutDaily …

Point. Click. Bank. And save.Boston Globe, United States –50 minutes agoStamp out the stamps: Sure, stamps cost only 42 cents. But that can quickly add up when you're paying monthly bills for your mortgage, phone, cable, … More: continued here

Myrtle Beach Stamp& Postcard ShowWPDE, SC –5 minutes ago7 Dealers with postage stamps and picture postcards. Exhibits, door prizes, free stamps for children. Special show postmark and envelope. … More: continued here