Sargent petitions for US post officeBay City Daily Tribune, TX –13 hours agoBy Heather Menzies Commissioners passed a resolution supporting the construction of a United States post office in Sargent during their weekly meeting … More: continued here

Mayday! eBay raises white flag over forced PayPal in USiTWire, Australia –41 minutes agoby Stan Beer The public outcry over eBay Australia's intentions to introduce mandatory use of its PayPal online payment system has forced the US office of … More: continued here

Post Office Creates AwarenessKentucky Post, KY –10 hours agoThe Covington Post Office is working to create awareness among members of the community with an event next week. They are hosting a cookout – food and … More: continued here

After negative publicity about an eBay plan to require users in Australia to use PayPal-only, its online payment system, rumors about a similar policy in the U.S. were met with a forceful denial from the company. “In the U.S., we are not mulling, planning, or otherwise seriously considering a move …

YOUR VIEWS: Post office closuresYorkshire Evening Post, UK –4 hours agoCan you tell me what the Leeds city council is going to do with the closure of at less 21 post office within the boundary of Leeds as there are a hell of a … More: continued here

High Court row over post office closure plansHorsham Today, UK –1 hour agoA severely disabled Hastings woman fighting to save her local post office from closure has accused Royal Mail and Government departments of unlawfully …Disabled woman launches legal battle over post office closuresHastings ObserverDisabled woman challenges post office exemptionHorsham Todayall 27 …

LANSING — The number of Michigan households getting food stamps has risen 53 percent in the past five years, with one in eight state residents now aided by the nutrition assistance program, authorities say. More: continued here

LOCAL politicians and community campaigners have cautiously welcomed a rethink on the closure of three post offices in Walthamstow. Post Office Ltd announced decisions on the future of branches earmarked for closure, including six in Waltham Forest. More: continued here

Financial Post Brothers give businesses eBay real-time boostFinancial Post, Canada –28 minutes agoThe company's main product is a subscription-based service called Tera-Peak, (www.terapeak.com), which lets consumers analyze eBay data in real-time. … More: continued here

A One Cent DifferenceWest Virginia MetroNews, WV –28 minutes agoIf you purchased "Forever" stamps before the rates went up, you don't need to add the penny stamp and you can still purchase them; they just cost a penny … More: continued here