In wake of Ike, food stamp benefits to riseHouston Chronicle, United States –21 hours ago"Our offices have been seeing many low-income families who aren't currently receiving food stamps," Texas Health and Human Services Executive Commissioner …Food stamps get new nameMaineToday.comNew state food-stamp rule goes into effectSeattle TimesBecause of Ike, poor families getting …

President George W. Bush signed legislation to rename the Waterville Post Office in honor of Army Cpl. John P. Sigsbee, who was killed earlier this year in Iraq.   More: continued here

Deputies arrested two women believed to be connected to the burglary of the Newberry Springs Post Office and named another man as the primary burglary suspect. More: continued here

Shopping On eBay As Girls Lay DeadWashington Post, United States –11 minutes agoShe considered faux-fur cropped jackets and bought a pair of cheap ones, extra large, on eBay. She pondered inexpensive jewelry before buying a gold ring … More: continued here

REGINA – Calgary Stampeders quarterback Henry Burris never seems to stop smiling. That smile was there when he walked into Mosaic Stadium on Thursday for the obligatory interviews in advance of Friday night’s game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders. More: continued here

More People Receiving Food StampsWHSV, VA –4 hours agoIn an effort to feed more people, social services is actually changing its eligibility requirements for people who receive food stamps. … More: continued here

Salinan Betty Craig was planning her upcoming trip to Mexico and France when she ran into a snag. When she went to the Salina Post Office Wednesday to get her passport, she was informed the post office no longer was in the passport business. More: continued here

Salina Post Office no longer issues passportsSalina.com, KS –5 hours agoWhen she went to the Salina Post Office Wednesday to get her passport, she was informed the post office no longer was in the passport business. … More: continued here

More Americans on Food StampsWYMT, KY –1 hour agoSince 1964 the food stamp program has helped feed millions during tough economic times. It appears that isn't about to change. Layoffs, high gas prices, … More: continued here

'Fast Money' Pops and Drops: eBay? No WayTheStreet.com –4 hours agoeBay(EBAY Quote – Cramer on EBAY – Stock Picks) plunged 8% after Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock from overweight to equal-weight. …Hide in the Fetal Position – Fast Money Recap (10/2/08)Seeking AlphaTech Winners & Losers: EbayTheStreet.comAnalysts' Upgrades, Downgrades: AT&TTheStreet.comTheStreet.comall 63 news …