Consumers apparently still believe a penny saved is a penny earned, as many rushed this week to buy Forever stamps that will help them avoid a pending 1-cent rate hike in first-class postage. More: continued here

Bungie’s community manager, content monkey and, now, accomplished pastel artist Frank O’Connor’s piece “Here Lies the Last Sip of the Bourgeoisie Malaise Consommé” featuring the infamous Mister Chief from Halo (sort of) is currently going for thousands on eBay. More: continued here

Vermonters Urged to Apply for Food StampsBrattleboro Reformer,  United States –3 hours agoTo help these many families with food purchases, local human service officials are encouraging area residents to apply for food stamps to stretch their food … More: continued here

MP calls for post office reprieveEastbourne Today, UK –31 minutes agoHailsham MP Charles Hendry has called for Upper Dicker's post office to be reprieved after a nearby branch closed its doors. The branch at Golden Cross shut …Post office closes as postmistress retiresWorthing Heraldall 7 news articles More: continued here

RTT News Stamps.com Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 ResultsPR Newswire (press release), NY –5 hours agoFourth Quarter and Fiscal 2007 Detailed Results Stamps.com reported 2007 fourth quarter GAAP net income of $2.37 million, including approximately $0.78 …Stamps.com Q4 GAAP Earnings Fall; Guides FY08 – Quick Facts [STMP]RTT Newsall 190 news articles …

CBS News Higher Stamp pricesKFYR-TV, ND –1 hour agoCurrently the increase of stamps is at or below the rate of inflation. A first-class stamp now costs 41 cents. That will increase by a penny to 42 cents …Stamps Increasing by One Cent to 42 Cents on May 12FOXBusinessCabinWindow: Stamp costLog Cabin DemocratPostage …

Prashar, a former postman who worked in the Indian Air Force before migrating to Coventry in the 1960s, started his radio career after retiring from Royal Mail. More: continued here

BEVERLEY’S Grovehill Road Post Office finally closed last week, following the failure of the battle to save it. (08/02/2008 11:23:16) More: continued here

Unromantic Royal male puts the tin hat on Valentine's DayScotsman, United Kingdom –3 hours agoThe Royal Mail calls it the Valentine's Day Stamp Set and issued it for "loved-up 14 February". On one, the Queen's head has been miniaturised and placed … More: continued here

Stamps.com 4Q adjusted earnings a penny ahead of Street viewForbes, NY –3 hours agoSAN FRANCISCO (Thomson Financial) – Stamps.com Inc. late Wednesday reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $3.15 million, or 16 cents a share, … More: continued here