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Palo Alto asked to submit second bid on downtown post officeSan Jose Mercury NewsThe city of Palo Alto has been selected by the U.S. Postal Service to make a second offer on the historic downtown post office. The city submitted its initial bid on Oct. 17. The federal agency is …

Royal Mail, CWU extend pay deal deadlineIndependent OnlineThe Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents most Royal Mail staff, said on Tuesday there had been “significant progress” in reaching an agreement over an improved pay offer, better working conditions and a separate pension agreement. More: continued here

A police spokeswoman says robbers demanded cash and left with an undetermined sum. More: continued here

Royal Mail shares: price rise 'was expected'The Week UKVince Cable will be questioned about the Royal Mail sell-off by the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee tomorrow. He has previously dismissed the early gains as “froth” and said the true value of the shares would not emerge for six months. …

U.S. Postal customers needing a little extra time at the post office to mail packages before the Christmas holidays will get it. The Elizabeth City post office at 1001 W. Ehringhaus Street will offer extended hours the last two Saturdays before Christmas. More: continued here

Give thanks for food stamps. They workBangor Daily NewsThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps, has come under fire lately. Some legislators in Congress want to make it harder for people to get on the program and impose a stricter work requirement on those who claim it. More: …

Is It Time To Sell Royal Mail PLC?Motley Fool UKFrom an investor's point of view, the recent privatisation of Royal Mail (LSE: RMG) has been a huge success. The IPO was heavily over-subscribed, and all the investors who were canny enough to apply for shares will have made a very …

Guardian Express Google Glass on eBay and CraigslistGuardian ExpressGoogle Glass Thousands of people want to get their hands on Google Glass. It's an innovative idea that is only available to a select few. However, Google Glass is now available on sites like eBay and Craiglist after the tech giant confirms …

Clients of a giant US investment bank that helped value Royal Mail have made up to £12million by quickly selling their shares. Goldman Sachs has already been rapped for advising the Government to price Royal Mail at £1billion less than it is currently worth. More: continued here

NBC Chicago Food Stamp Cuts Kick In Right Before ThanksgivingNBC ChicagoMore than two million low-income Illinois residents who receive food stamps will soon see their benefits cut. Beginning Friday, a temporary increase in food stamp dollars from the 2009 economic stimulus will expire. Nesita Kwan has reaction from those …and …