Lunar new year stamp marks Asian Year of the OxThe Associated Press –7 minutes agoWASHINGTON (AP) — The lunar new year stamp marking the Year of the Ox goes on sale Thursday, perhaps a special event for President-elect Barack Obama. … More: continued here

Mail is damaged when two post boxes in Surrey are blown up using exploding fireworks. More: continued here

MiamiHerald.com QVC plans to cash in on inaugurationFort Worth Star Telegram, TX –Jan 5, 2009QVC is traveling to Washington to mark President-elect Barack Obama’s inauguration — and is bringing plenty of coins, stamps, jewelry and even a small …QVC retail network banks on ObamamaniaThe Smart SetQVC will sell memorabilia at Obama inaugurationThe …

More working Americans will look for a better balance between work and their personal lives in the coming year, according to a FedEx Corp. survey. More: continued here

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida now leads the nation in the number of people asking for help buying food. Government statistics show 1 in every 10 Florida families is now receiving food stamps. More: continued here

Your weekly guide to shopping, dining and small business news: Surprise’s UltraStar Cinemas will show the FedEx BCS National Championship Game between the University of Oklahoma and University of Florida football teams live in its theater. More: continued here

Voice of America Obama Stimulus: $1 Trillion, 600000 Government Jobs and Few Media …Business Media Institute, VA –1 hour agoThat’s about the size of the post office workforce.” It’s difficult for some to imagine how 600000 jobs could be created out of thin air. …Video: Obama Names Chief Performance OfficerAssociatedPressObama Warns of …

The U.S. Post Office in downtown Barrington has been closed longer than expected due to a renovation project. More: continued here

First class campaign saves busy post officeTameside Advertiser, UK –3 hours agoA DECISION not to close Broadoak Post Office is being hailed a "victory for people power". Campaigners led by Ashton MP David Heyes have triumphed following … More: continued here

Voice of America FACTBOX-US economic report shows poor hit hardReuters –57 minutes agoMore people need food stamps. Government spending on food stamps, designed to help the poor buy basic commodities, will grow by 27 percent this year. …Video: Obama Names Chief Performance OfficerAssociatedPressObama: Trillion-Dollar Deficits 'for Years to Come'Washington PostObama vows …