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Bangor post office closed due to mold, mildewWKBT La CrosseThe Bangor post office is closed indefinitely after mold and mildew were found in the building's ceiling and walls. The US Postal Service says long-term water leakage in the post office's roof appears to have caused the problem. …and more » More: …

Fox News When celebs auction their stuff for charity, they often keep most of the profitsFox NewsKim, who has an estimated net worth of $35 million, has been auctioning off her personal goodies via eBay Giving Works for several years, even before she was a well-known reality star. Her auctions …

Gadget Watch: ATM Turns Your Old Phone Into CashABC NewsYou can sell newer phones on eBay, but it's a bit of a hassle. THE UPSHOT: A fast way to deal with old electronics that keeps your conscience clean and might give you a bit of extra money. THE DOWNSIDE: The …

It's an old, old problem: Tens of thousands of Minnesotans could benefit from food stamps but don't, and the reasons are pride and ignorance. More: continued here

Man who was on food stamps despite winning lottery gets 45-day jail sentence …The RepublicA man who made headlines for using food stamps despite winning a lottery jackpot has been sentenced to 45 days in jail for a drug crime. Fick was in the news last spring when he acknowledged …

eBay is betting really big on mobileIntoMobileEverywhere I go in San Francisco, I'm bombarded by ads for eBay's mobile initiatives and it even opened up a pop-up store over the holidays where users could scan and buy products that were then shipped to their houses. The company is really pushing …

The Daily Mail checks that subjects of paparazzi shots have not been harassed before printing photos, the Leveson Inquiry into the media is told. More: continued here

Ukiah's downtown post office shutters FridaySanta Rosa Press DemocratThat tradition ends Friday when the city's historic post office closes its doors. “That's when I put a chain on the door,” said Ukiah Post Master Cathy Swarm. The keys to the front doors, which previously remained open day and night, are …

Telegraph.co.uk Spanish holidays provide best value for BritonsTelegraph.co.ukBy Oliver Smith The Post Office's annual Holiday Money Report, which compares the cost of eight essential purchases, including a restaurant meal, toiletries and drinks, in 40 different destinations, highlights the country as the most cost-effective …Spain and Sri Lanka cheapest breaksThe Press …

Finance Markets A Savings Account at the Post Office?New America Foundation (blog)"In nearly every country in Europe and East Asia, one can open a savings account at the post office. These accounts typically carry no fees and require no minimum balance or a low one. To avoid competing with banks …