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Can a Post Office Be a Bank?Huffington PostThere has been lots of controversy over the U.S. Postal Service's plan to sell off dozens of post office properties across the country by a real estate firm chaired by the husband of the Senior U.S. Senator from California, presumably to raise money …

Banned Food Truck CockAsian Up for Grabs on eBayEater NationalCockAsian, the scandalously named San Antonio food truck that was banned from a neighborhood development thanks to its potentially offensive name, is now up for grabs on eBay. Truck owner Candie Yoder — a Caucasian woman who cooks Korean fried … More: …

Biohazard drill to take place at Lake Placid Post Office ThursdayHighlands TodayLAKE PLACID– On Thursday morning, the U.S. Postal Service, along with first responder agencies in Highlands County, will hold an evacuation and drill at the Lake Placid Post Office, 901 Hillcrest Ave. . There will be no disruption of …

GPB Atlantans charged in 'massive' food stamp fraudAtlanta Journal ConstitutionThe 54 people indicted allegedly canvassed low-income neighborhoods and solicited WIC and food stamp participants to illegally exchange their benefits not for food but for cash,” the FBI release said. An additional 34 defendants charged separately from …Eighty- Eight Georgians Charged …

Discarded mail from Bald HeadIsland never went through post officeState Port PilotThree satchels of mail originating from Bald Head Island that were discovered in a commercial dumpster off N.C. 87/133 were never processed at the island post office, island officials said this week in reassuring island residents that the mail …

Schools, post office new targets for scammersWNDU-TVThe Better Business Bureau is warning area residents about scams that are circulating in Michiana. The first involves businesses and schools. While a school sounds like an unlikely target, scammers are posing as representatives to place large supply … More: continued here

4 points from eBay's CEO on the 'consumer revolution'Chicago TribuneModern consumers can't be pegged to specific online channels as they demand increasing flexibility and service both online and in stores, eBay President and CEO John Donahoe told a gathering of Internet marketers in Chicago on Wednesday. Companies …eBay Scales Back Same-Day …

CITIZEN COLUMNIST: Put a stamp on itSCNowThe United States Postal Service was founded in 1775 by the Second Continental Congress under the influence of Benjamin Franklin as its first postmaster general. Over the years the service has flourished and helped to mold our great country. But … More: continued here

Ebay Denies It's Shutting Down Same-Day ServiceInvestorplace.com“We are focused on supporting eBay Now in its current markets (San Francisco, San Jose, New York, Chicago and Dallas), and will continue to test and evaluate local capabilities that bring new services and solutions to our retail partners, and … More: continued here

The Wire UPDATE: The American Family Association Rejected Our Harvey Milk Stamp…The WireHow much do anti-gay groups hate the new Harvey Milk stamps from the U.S. Postal Service? One organization refused to even open a mailed donation to their cause using one such stamp as postage. Staying true to their …