UK's Royal Mail warns on competition as profits rise

By Neil Maidment LONDON (Reuters) – Newly privatised Royal Mail posted a 12 percent rise in full-year profit on Thursday and said it was taking steps to address increasing competition in both parcels and letters. The UK postal firm, which had long posted financial losses until two years ago, said …

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Use of food stamps rises in Greene County

The use of food stamps in Greene County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program. More: continued here

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