Once upon a time stamps were simple. Now as a new stamp of Marie Stopes shows, the people and things that go on our post can prove a controversial business. More: continued here

The Last Post– New Exhibition Celebrates role of the Post Office…Response Source (press release), UK –5 hours ago14 October 2008 – A new exhibition ‘Last Post: Remembering the First World War’ celebrating the vital role the Post Office played during the First World War …One of many doorsTimes Onlineall 2 news articles …

Gunmen raid post officeIlford Recorder 24, UK –1 hour agoThe masked gunmen burst through the door of the post office in Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, as the lone staff member was about to close. … More: continued here

Turnovers & The Long Ball Pay Dividends For StampsDiscover Foothills, Canada –5 minutes agoStamps Coach John Hufnagel says it was a complete win. He says it was a great team effort. The defence created turnovers, while the offence took advantage … More: continued here

Hemsworth Post Office will closeHemsworth and South Elmsall Express, UK –4 hours agoPost Office Ltd announced today (Tuesday) the branch would be axed, despite almost 1500 local residents signing a petition to keep it open. … More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail criticised for stamp honouring 'racist' Marie StopesTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –5 hours agoRoyal Mail has been criticised for releasing a stamp honouring Marie Stopes, the birth control pioneer who is accused of being a racist and a Nazi …Royal Mail condemned for honouring 'Nazi' Marie Stopes in Women of …Daily …

Online auction site operator eBay Inc. reports its third-quarter results Wednesday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst commentary related to the period. More: continued here

Calgary Herald Stamps Storm to No. 1Calgary Herald,  Canada –6 hours agoThe Stamps improved to 10-5 with the win in front of 30159 at McMahon Stadium, including the usual large contingent of 'Riders fans that was, on this day, …Stamps issue challenge to BombersWinnipeg SunStamps receivers 'hurry hard' to top Bombers' …

Group seeks to boost food stamp enrollmentBizjournals.com, NC –28 minutes agoEligible individuals will be able to enroll for food stamps via the Internet. Second Harvest outreach specialists will provide assistance with signing up …Food stamps becoming a way of life for more MinnesotansPioneer Pressall 4 news articles More: continued here

ARMED robbers made off with £1,000 of cigarettes and £200 cash during a post office raid. The masked gunmen burst through the door of the post office in Snakes Lane East, Woodford Green, as the lone staff member was about to close. More: continued here