Uruguay issues stamps featuring Beijing OlympicsXinhua, China –5 hours agoMONTEVIDEO, July 22 (Xinhua) — Uruguay issued a set of Beijing Olympics-themed postal stamps on Tuesday. The set of stamps, inspired by the Beijing Olympic … More: continued here

In part 1 of this series, we introduce you to two local women who have made a living by selling on eBay, and give you an inside look at their techniques. More: continued here

Norwich Evening News Council in fight over post office closuresThe Cornishman, UK –3 hours agoCORNWALL County Council has flung down the gauntlet to the Government and called for a courtroom showdown over its controversial programme of post office…Post Office in new blunderNorwich Evening NewsCouncil council demands judicial review over Post Office closuresFalmouth …

Missing magazines have post office perplexedThe Herald-Times (subscription), IN –21 hours agoLocal post office officials are at a loss as to why many residents aren't receiving their magazine subscriptions. The post office asks that residents … More: continued here

Massachusetts, which earlier this decade had the lowest percentage of eligible residents using food stamps, now has the fastest-growing food-stamp program in the country, a dramatic turnaround that state officials attribute to soaring food prices and a simplified application process. More: continued here

Post office petition handed over at WestminsterLedbury Reporter, UK –5 hours agoLIB Dem candidate Richard Burt today presented a petition with more than 2000 signatures against post office closures from local residents to his party …Sign petition for a new post officeRichmond and Twickenham Timesall 4 news articles More: continued here

North Devon MP, Nick Harvey has expressed his exasperation with the announcement by The Post Office Ltd that it is to press ahead with its closure programme in North Devon. More: continued here

Fairlie Post Office closure threatLargs and Millport Weekly News, UK –2 hours agoA war of words has broken about between the SNP and Labour over the shock announcement this week concerning the proposed closure of Fairlie Post Office. …MP criticised over handling of north-east post office closuresAberdeen Press and Journalall 2 news …

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So imagine that everyone's PVR starts seeding programmes via …guardian.co.uk, UK –1 hour agoHe works for Ofcom, and is presently seconded to the Cabinet Office, where he has helped in the amazing feat of getting the Royal Mail to make its (full) … More: continued here