WASHINGTON — People calling a federal phone number to order duck stamps are instead greeted by a phone-sex line, due to a printing error the government says would be too expensive to correct. More: continued here

SPRINGFIELD — At 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined the United States Postal Service in unveiling the new Illinois “Flags of Our Nation” postage stamp during a first-day-of-issue ceremony. More: continued here

New eBay Site Spreads Social and Economical AwarenessTMCnet –2 minutes agoLaunched on Wednesday by online auctioneer, eBay (News – Alert), WorldofGood.com aims to sell products that help improve the planet. … More: continued here

More farmers' markets accept food stampsCapital Press (subscription), OR –4 hours agoBy VALERIE BAUMAN AP ALBANY, NY (AP) – More farmers' markets nationwide are accepting food stamps for their summer squash, apples and other fresh produce … More: continued here

THE Prime Minister has turned down an invitation by residents of a Northumberland village to discuss the closure of the local post office. More: continued here

CBC.ca Stamps look to redeem themselvesEdmonton Journal, Canada –5 hours agoCostly penalties, lost fumbles, blown coverages, dropped passes and quarterback sacks — it's a disastrous combination that the Calgary Stampeders know they …One hit away from turmoilEdmonton SunSTAMPS: DICKENSON SIDELINED BY ANOTHER CONCUSSIONGlobe and MailStampeders lose valuable insuranceCalgary HeraldVancouver Sun – TSN.caall 87 …

Core Holding of Ault Glazer & Co. Announces Launch of Advanced …MarketWatch –30 minutes agoGlobal Authentication Holdings is one of three companies partnered with the online marketplace leader eBay to assure buyers that they are purchasing … More: continued here

ESCLUSIVE: Royal Mail paid out nearly £1m in compensation to customers in the Yorkshire area last year – a 30 per cent increase on the previous 12 months. (05/09/2008 08:09:04) More: continued here

eBay drop Bid AssistantTameBay, UK –1 hour agoby Sue Bailey eBay.com have announced today that they are to drop the Bid Assistant tool as of 15th September. Introduced in May last year, Bid Assistant … More: continued here

Former eBay exec joins Home DepotAtlanta Journal Constitution,  USA –2 hours agobased eBay, is joining The Home Depot as executive vice president and chief information officer on Sept. 8. He will report to CEO Frank Blake. …The Home Depot Names Matt Carey Executive Vice President and Chief …TechLINKS (press release)all 2 …