It turns out, not even the Post Office is safe from the economic downturn. One less day of mail service could be the solution. So, how soon could this begin? WJBF News Channel 6’s Barclay Bishop tries to find out. More: continued here

Firefighters from Ickesburg, Millerstown, Landisburg and Port Royal battled a fatal fire in a mobile home on Darlene Lane, one mile off the Ickesburg square in Saville Twp. early Monday morning. More: continued here

Welwyn Garden City post office 'Re-opens'Times 24, UK –6 hours agoMr Edlin said he can post letters, packets and parcels anywhere in the word at "Royal Mail prices", but confirmed he cannot currently offer any priority … More: continued here

NEW YORK, Feb. 2 (UPI) — A New York area disc jockey said he is selling his 867-5309 phone number on eBay because too many fans of the 1980s pop song, featuring the number, call daily. More: continued here

eBay is ramping up enforcement of its Paperless Payments policy that took effect in October. The company had given sellers until January 15 to be in compliance, and told developers last week it was ramping up its block on listings that violate its ban on checks and money orders. More: …

The Royal Bank of Scotland Group has launched RBS WorldPay as a new brand to consolidate its existing, market-leading range of retailer payment … More: continued here

Hyderabad: Cannon Treasure and Royal Embassy pleased when the horses were exercised here on Monday morning (Feb. 2). Sand: 600m: Hunting Boy (rb) (1,000-400) 47. Easy. 800m: Scubarioo (Kamlesh), True Value … More: continued here

As discussed in this article from the other day, Bonanzle is a site that is emerging as a contender to compete with eBay, who as we all know has been driving a lot of sellers away for various reasons. read more More: continued here

FedSmith.com Could shrinking the post office help newspapers?Nieman Journalism Lab at Harvard, MA –2 hours agoThe travails of the post office are being blamed in part on reductions in the volume of periodicals (newspapers and magazines) being mailed. …Post office here has already cut backPittsburgh Post GazettePost Office Considering 5 Day Delivery …

Tough choices for America's hungryCNN –5 minutes agoStereotypes associated with food stamps abound, and recipients are often seen as prone to taking handouts, sometimes when they may not be needed. … More: continued here