Gregoire says $200K will go to help food banks pay for rising fuel …KNDO/KNDU, WA –Jun 26, 2008Gregoire also announced today in Seattle that state food stamp programs are receiving over $16 million in state and federal money. … More: continued here

SHARES OF FEDEX are feeling the pinch from high fuel costs and a weak economy, but two insiders at the shipping giant believe the stock will ultimately deliver, and posted purchases of more than $615,000 last week. More: continued here

Peewee Stamps still undefeatedOakville Beaver, Canada –3 minutes agoThe Stamps' defence stiffened and made a goal line stand in the first quarter against Huronia, the first time an opponent had pushed inside the 10-yard line … More: continued here

Buffett Lunch Bidding Passes $800000, May Set Record (Update3)Bloomberg –1 hour agoBy Andrew Frye June 27 (Bloomberg) — The high bid for a lunch date with billionaire investor Warren Buffett surged to a record $800100 on EBay Inc. in the …Warren Buffett lunch goes for $2.1 millionSan Francisco ChronicleLunch with Buffett …

The Calgary Stampeders may be adding another weapon to an already loaded offensive arsenal. It’s expected the Stamps will announce the signing of former NFL tight end Teyo Johnson, after the former second-round draft pick of the Oakland Raiders was released by the Buffalo Bills earlier this month. More: continued …

FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith said he intends to continuing running his Memphis-based company. He has been involved in the campaign and mentioned among a handful of business executives McCain might consider as a running mate. More: continued here

MEMPHIS — FedEx Corp. founder Frederick W. Smith said Friday he has no interest in becoming the running mate of presumed GOP presidential candidate John McCain. More: continued here

Workload causes post disputeOxford Mail, UK –Jun 26, 2008Dozens of Royal Mail delivery workers are expected to attend a meeting on Sunday to discuss whether to hold a ballot for industrial action. … More: continued here

Canada Post seeks two-cent increase in stamp priceCTV.ca, Canada –19 hours agoOTTAWA — Canada Post is seeking a two-cent increase on the price of sending a letter in Canada because of rising cost pressures for fuel and transportation … More: continued here

CALGARY — The closed-practices hoopla before the game almost made it feel as if the Calgary Stampeders were going to be ushered onto the field for the opener with CSIS agents in dark suits lined on either side of them and a battalion of military helicopters hovering overhead. More: continued …