Many of the Hurricane Ike victims can look forward to substantial increases in emergency food stamps during October. More: continued here

SAGINAW, Mich.—With a winning bid of just $1.75, a Chicago woman has won an auction for an abandoned home in Saginaw. Joanne Smith, 30, recently was the top bidder for the home during an auction on eBay, The Saginaw News reported. Her bid was one of eight for the home. …

BBC News Want to skip polls and post office?The Desert Sun, CA –5 hours agoVoters who want to skip poll lines but save on stamps will be able to drop off their ballots at designated boxes throughout the Coachella Valley. …Video: Court Denies GOP Appeal on Ohio Early VotingAssociatedPressDeadlines for Nov. 4 …

We Should End The Unfair Monopoly Enjoyed By The Post OfficeAmerican Chronicle, CA –1 hour agoAlong these lines, one could perhaps justify a government post office, but not the present law, which makes it illegal for anybody else to carry the mail. … More: continued here

eBay vendor group unhappy with 2008 modifications An influential group of eBay merchants is vehemently opposing recent changes in the online marketplace – and has told eBay so in no uncertain terms. More: continued here

Jazz This Week: Dave Brubeck, Jason Moran, Brett Stamps, LoganAll About Jazz, PA –7 minutes agoOn Friday, trombonist Brett Stamps and his quartet begin a two-night stand at Jazz at the Bistro. Stamps has a wide range as a player, from traditional New … More: continued here

Royal Mail increases fleetSupply Chain Digital, UK –4 hours agoThe TGS 18.400 4×2 BLS units are already in operation, running out of Royal Mail's Birmingham mail centre. Steve Walker, head of distribution at Royal Mail, … More: continued here

DUBLIN, Ireland—-Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “The eBay Business Handbook, 2nd edition” report to their offering. More: continued here

Despite the name, Stamps belongs here with the EsksEdmonton Sun,  Canada –4 hours agoAnd somebody named Stamps should be with Calgary. "I've heard that a lot," said Fred Stamps. "It's kinda weird. I kinda get caught by the Stamps thing. … More: continued here

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – State aid is flowing to southern Indiana counties hit hard by storms last month. Today, Governor Mitch Daniels asked President Bush to add 10 southern Indiana counties to a federal disaster declaration. More: continued here