Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns is to be honoured with a set of commemorative postage stamps marking the 250th anniversary of his birth. It is the third time Royal Mail has recognised the world-renowned writer – a record beaten only by the Royal Family. More: continued here

With many prominent New York employers, including FedEx and Starbucks, rethinking their matching contributions to workers 401(k) accounts, does it still pay to participate? More: continued here

We had to create a mind shift at our company-we had to think bold and not just incremental. We had to create a vision of the future so people could let go of a very successful past. — eBay CEO John Donahoe, Sept. 2007 Good thing Wall Street’s expectations for …

Big jump in Wash. food stamp applications in Nov.Seattle Times, United States –3 hours agoFood stamps applications in Washington rose 42 percent in November, taxing the state's ability to process the requests. Food stamps applications in …More families seek food stampsThe OlympianBig jump in Wash. food stamp applications in Nov.The Olympianall 19 …

It’s been almost a year since plans for a new Indio Post Office were unveiled at a public gathering that included Rep. Mary Bono Mack. More: continued here

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LINLITHGOW MP Michael Connarty has visited a sheltered housing complex in Boghall to celebrate the decision to keep the Post Office Card Account. More: continued here

As of Tuesday, January 13th, the PO Box Lobby Hours at the Big Bear Lake Post Office located at 472 Pine Avenue are back to their regular schedule, open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Customers will once again be able to check and pick up mail from their …

guardian.co.uk Greenwood residents celebrate King’s legacyGreenwood Commonwealth, MS –1 hour agoDr. Pauline Pearson-Stamps, chair of the program, said racial attitudes are better than they were 15 or 20 years ago, but many proponents of of racist views …Video: Obama Thankful for VolunteersCBSHouston's rival MLK parades still marching separatelyHouston ChronicleTo a Black Man …

eBay Bidder's 'Dreams' About Obama Book RealizedNPR –4 hours agoDay to Day, January 19, 2009 · Why would a book sell for about $300 on the Internet when it would soon be in stores for $30? That's what happened in 2004 to … More: continued here