Washington Post Obama Administration May Look to Tie Food Assistance to Improved …Washington Post, United States –Dec 23, 2008The number of Americans on food stamps topped 31.5 million in September, a record high. Obesity, too, is at epidemic levels: In 30 states, …FOOD: Every child deserves to eat — and eat rightFort …

Post office brings cheer to needy familiesSan Diego Union Tribune, CA –5 hours agoSan Diego Postal Service officials opted to halt public access because post office employees were willing to pick up the two local letters still remaining, … More: continued here

E! Online Scarlett Johansson's used tissue raises $5300 for charityChicago Tribune, United States –29 minutes agoThe tissue, created last week during Johansson's appearance on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," sold for $5300 on eBay. Proceeds will go to USA Harvest, …Scarlett's sneezed-on tissue on eBayTimes of IndiaJohansson's Tissue Wipes Up $5300 …

FedEx, post office working today to clear up backlogBaltimore Sun, United States –1 minute agoATLANTA Severe weather across the US has caused a delivery backlog at FedEx Corp., prompting the shipping company to take the extraordinary step of keeping … More: continued here

BBC News UK online retailers gear up for a busy Christmas DayInternetRetailer.com, IL –11 hours agoThe days following Christmas are typically busy, too, for eBay, as consumers put unwanted Christmas gifts up for sale. “Typically, 27th December sees the …In the recession-hit British retail sector, January begins tonightIrish TimesMore shoppers online at …

Ecommerce Journal American Express, eBay and IBM are the most trusted brands in the USAEcommerce Journal, MA –7 minutes agoThis year AmEx retained its top position in the fifth-annual Most Trusted Companies for Privacy list with eBay, IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Nationwide and … More: continued here

Carroll man sentenced for laptop theftsBaltimore Sun, United States –25 minutes agoInvestigators later discovered that Steedman listed the computers on eBay and included photos in which serial numbers that matched those of the stolen items …$53K in restitution ordered in computer theft caseWTOPEx-employee sentenced for stealing from nonprofit owned by nunsBaltimore Examinerall …

Paypal Ruins Christmas for eBay CustomersSeeking Alpha, NY –5 minutes agoI recently read a very sad story posted on eBay's (EBAY) Paypal discussion board. It's about a fantastic mom (eBay id: seasonalstuff) who sold holiday … More: continued here

EDC discusses 'shovel ready' projects Post Office tops list; Town …Town Times, CT –2 minutes agoOne of the potential projects mentioned at the EDC meeting was need of a new Post Office building for Watertown due to the restrictive parking and size at … More: continued here

LETTER – West Michigan winter shouldn't stop the post officeHollandSentinel.com, MI –5 hours agoMany people think this is the official motto of the US Postal Service (it is actually the motto engraved on the James A. Farley Post Office building at …Stop your complaining and wake up to realityMoneywebPostal speed, sincerityMuskogee Daily …