Former eBay executive Meg Whitman brings intrigue and a big bank account to California’s beleaguered Republican Party. And her likely entry into the 2010 governor’s race gives the party a candidate with a corporate resume to match the political experience of… More: continued here

(WHAS11) – The Louisville Post Office says they have piles of gift cards that didn’t get to their destination over the holidays. It is US Postal Service policy to destroy articles like gift cards when they become separated from envelopes during sorting. More: continued here

Lunar new year stamp marks Asian Year of the OxThe Associated Press –7 minutes agoWASHINGTON (AP) — The lunar new year stamp marking the Year of the Ox goes on sale Thursday, perhaps a special event for President-elect Barack Obama. … More: continued here

Mail is damaged when two post boxes in Surrey are blown up using exploding fireworks. More: continued here

MiamiHerald.com QVC plans to cash in on inaugurationFort Worth Star Telegram, TX –Jan 5, 2009QVC is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration — and is bringing plenty of coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small …QVC retail network banks on ObamamaniaThe Smart SetQVC will sell memorabilia at Obama inaugurationThe …

More working Americans will look for a better balance between work and their personal lives in the coming year, according to a FedEx Corp. survey. More: continued here

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida now leads the nation in the number of people asking for help buying food. Government statistics show 1 in every 10 Florida families is now receiving food stamps. More: continued here

Your weekly guide to shopping, dining and small business news: Surprise’s UltraStar Cinemas will show the FedEx BCS National Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma and University of Florida football teams live in its theater. More: continued here

Voice of America Obama Stimulus: $1 Trillion, 600000 Government Jobs and Few Media …Business Media Institute, VA –1 hour agoThat’s about the size of the post office workforce.” It’s difficult for some to imagine how 600000 jobs could be created out of thin air. …Video: Obama Names Chief Performance OfficerAssociatedPressObama Warns of …

The U.S. Post Office in downtown Barrington has been closed longer than expected due to a renovation project. More: continued here