Sarah Palin fan mistakenly buys effigy with noose on EBayLos Angeles Times, CA –1 hour agoThe controversial Sarah Palin mannequin with a noose around its neck sold for $2247.22 Thursday on EBay, but it's not leaving its West Hollywood home. … More: continued here

Alaska is one of the most enigmatic states. In addition to being the largest state in area, it’s arguably the most majestic and beautiful. Alaska as a state turns 50 years old this month. Naturally, the Postal Service can’t let an anniversary like that go by without a commemorative stamp. …

Stamps& Coins: Alaska's 50th birthday is in the mailSacramento Bee,  USA –16 minutes agoNaturally, the Postal Service can't let an anniversary like that go by without a commemorative stamp. The new Alaska statehood stamp was released this week … More: continued here

SALEM (AP) — Oregon state officials say rising unemployment and increased demand for cash and food stamp assistance has reached emergency levels. More: continued here

Think again how Michigan should use stimulusDetroit Free Press, United States –29 minutes agoMy jaw dropped when I saw the argument attacking tax cuts, suggesting instead that food stamps are the best way to stimulate the economy ("Stimulus wish … More: continued here

ROYAL MAIL IN TALKS OVER POST OFFICEArbroath Herald, UK –3 minutes agoANGUS MP Mike Weir has given a cautious welcome to an update from the Royal Mail in their search for new central post office site in the Arbroath. … More: continued here

Royal Mail pushes design classic stamps with integrated driveBrand Republic, UK –1 hour agoby Nikki Sandison, Marketing Direct 23-Jan-09, 13:40 LONDON – Royal Mail is launching an integrated campaign, created by Proximity London, to promote its … More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk New Royal Mail chief to oversee saleFinancial Times, UK –3 hours agoBy Sylvia Pfeifer Donald Brydon, the chairman of engineering company Smiths Group, is poised to become the new chairman of Royal Mail. …Royal Mail lines up Brydon as chairmanTelegraph.co.ukRoyal Mail Wants Former TNS Chair for Top JobDaily Research News OnlineSmiths’ …

Authorities seek IDs of robbers in Channelview caseHouston Chronicle, United States –6 hours ago16 robbery of an employee at the Channelview Post Office. Police are asking the public’s assistance to identify two men who robbed a postal service employee …2 Channelview Post Office robbers soughtKHOUall 2 news articles More: continued here

Mourning and Ailing, Then Robbed, TwiceNew York Times, United States –6 minutes agoFood stamps and Supplemental Security Income barely cover Mr. Fishman’s monthly expenses. When the thieves cleared out his monthly food stamp allowance of … More: continued here