More Illinois residents used food stamps in 2008Chicago Tribune, United States –14 hours agoAP SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – More Illinois residents turned to food stamps last year to get meals on the table. Nearly 1.4 million people in Illinois used food …In tough times, food stamps use has risen in IllinoisBloomington Pantagraphall 11 …

Bomb Squad Called To Loveland Post OfficeWKRC TV Cincinnati, OH –25 minutes agoPeople are back to work at the Loveland Post Office after quite a scare Saturday morning. Workers noticed a package smoking around 7am and called the police …Bomb Squad Detonates Package At Post OfficeWCPOSmoking mail brings out bomb squadCincinnati.comSuspicious Package …

Orange County Sheriff’s Deputies responding to a reckless driving call Friday found an individual acting suspicious at the Dana Point Post Office. The man, who dropped off an envelope, was wearing rubber gloves at the time and was acting strange, according to postal workers. More: continued here

MIAMI — He will be back. At least, that’s what Kam Chancellor said following Virginia Tech’s 20-7 victory over Cincinnati in the 75th FedEx Orange Bowl on Thursday night. More: continued here

Loveland Police and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a suspicious package at the Loveland Post Office. More: continued here

News 10 Now Paterson Increases State Food AssistanceNY1, NY –1 hour agoIn response to enrollment in the state's food stamps program reaching an all-time high, Governor David Paterson announced on Friday that food pantries and …Gov. announces emergency funds for food banksHerkimer Evening TelegramHelping Food BanksWXXANYers Get More Help Affording FoodWENY-TVAlbany Times …

It’s OK to blame the computerSunday Herald, UK –1 hour agoPCs still don't accept attachments on emails sent from my Mac, which is like the Royal Mail refusing to deliver letters unless they are written on their own … More: continued here

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SIOUX FALLS (AP) — As the number of South Dakotans out of work increases, so does the number of people on food stamps. More: continued here

BERLIN — Say goodbye to “Food Stamps.” Say hello to “3Squares VT.” … – By Mel Huff Times Argus Staff More: continued here