Hokies and Bearcats leave a bland taste amid all the spice surrounding the Dolphins and Gators Believe it or not, there is a compelling reason to watch the FedEx Orange Bowl tonight, even if you have no connection to Virginia Tech or Cincinnati. More: continued here

The internet auction site eBay has finally banned the sale of virtually all ivory products from its website after coming under intense pressure from conservationists who accused the site of acting as a major black market source for forbidden elephant tusks. More: continued here

Postcode revolution starts in NorwichNorwich Evening News, UK –40 minutes agoRoyal Mail is launching a campaign in the New Year to mark the 50th anniversary of the humble postcode, which transformed the way our mail is handled and … More: continued here

With less than 100 days until Leyland’s main post office closes, there is still no official announcement on its future. More: continued here

HILLSBORO, Texas, Dec. 31 (UPI) — The son of 1950s rock ‘n’ roll pioneer J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson says he intends to auction his father’s casket, which is on display in Texas, on eBay. More: continued here

The illegal alien drug smuggler received only minor injuries and was given full immunity from prosecution by the federal prosecutor in return for his testimony against the agents. More: continued here

Welfare rolls on Long Island swellNewsday, NY –1 hour agoArea homeless shelters and soup kitchens are full, caseloads for food stamps, Medicaid and other low-income programs are rising, and Long Island lost 7100 … More: continued here

Post Office construction postponed to MarchNew Richmond News, WI –1 hour agoAccording to Todd Saterbak, project manager at Adkins Association of Architects in St. Paul, Minn., the new Somerset post office in River Hills Commons was … More: continued here

Postal inspectors Tuesday were looking for a man who robbed an employee of the Brookridge Post Office at gunpoint, 9727 Antioch Road. More: continued here

Early television shows will be honored with 20 commemorative stamps in 2009. More: continued here