Manx Radio Public asked to be patientManx Radio, UK –May 23, 2008In a statement, the Post Office says increased traffic and road closures may mean a delay of one day to some deliveries, and delivery times may vary. … More: continued here

Need for food stamps risingMilwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI –2 minutes agoBy STACY FORSTER Madison – Rising food prices and the slumping economy have contributed to a steep increase in food stamp participation in Wisconsin. … More: continued here

Kate Middleton assumes 'royal' nameMelbourne Herald Sun, Australia –9 minutes agoThe news comes amid mounting speculation the pair will get engaged while on their current holiday in the Caribbean, British newspaper Daily Mail has … More: continued here

German police investigate mom who put baby on eBayReuters –May 24, 2008BERLIN (Reuters) – German police are investigating a couple after they offered their eight-month-old son for sale on internet auction site eBay. … More: continued here

Outrage as Royal Mail boss Adam Crozier picks up £3m payGlasgow Daily Record, UK –May 24, 2008ROYAL Mail boss Adam Crozier raked in £3million last year as his company closed 2500 post offices, it was revealed yesterday. And last night, the chief … More: continued here

Cleveland Leader German Parents Put Baby Up for Sale on eBay for 1 EuroCleveland Leader, OH –11 hours agoOn Saturday authorities in southern German said that they took into custody a 7-month-old boy after his parents posted an ad on eBay offering to sell him … More: continued here

eFluxMedia German couple offer to sell their baby on eBayIndependent, UK –3 hours agoThe couple, from the south German town of Memmingen, posted the advertisement to sell their son Merlin on eBay last week after he became "too loud". …Police seize baby for sale on eBay for 80pTelegraph.co.ukGerman couple 'try to sell …

German mom busted for eBay baby adUnited Press International –8 hours agoThe boy's mother insisted it was all a joke when she and the father placed an ad on eBay that started the bidding for the 7-month-old at one euro ($1.55). … More: continued here

The Canadian Press Food stamp recipients in the United States pinched by high food pricesThe Canadian Press, CHICAGO –May 23, 2008The kids are probably hungry," said Brown, a 23-year-old single mother who relies heavily on her $312 monthly allotment of food stamps – a ration adjusted … More: continued here

Unconfirmed Sources (satire) John McCain For Sale on EbayUnconfirmed Sources (satire) –5 hours agoWith the clean up was complete John McCain has been forced to put himself up for sale on Ebay without the help of a dedicated team of lobbyists. …McCain talks issues as troubles pile upSan Francisco ChronicleMcCain fundraises …