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N.J. eases rules on food stamp eligibilityAsbury Park PressFaced with an increasing number of people receiving food stamps, some states, like Kansas, have toughened eligibility requirements for their federally funded food assistance programs. But New Jersey has done the opposite. Gone is the requirement that …and more » More: continued here

7 new post offices to be openedDaily PioneerThe Department of Posts has decided to open seven new post offices in the State by the end of March 2012, said Chief Post Master General (CPMG) of Odisha Circle Devika Kumar. Addressing a Press conference here on Saturday on the eve of …

This is Money Post Office and BM guarantee to beat the index as cost of living soarsThis is MoneyThe Post Office, backed by Bank of Ireland, and BM Savings, part of Lloyds, have launched inflation-linked savings bonds. It is welcome news for savers clamouring for accounts that can protect their …

The Indypendent Postal service revenue can't keep up with payrollEvansville Courier & PressDespite its governmental affiliation and annual revenues of more than $67 billion, the postal service faces an excruciating financial crunch that includes the sale of Evansville's Downtown Post Office building. Net losses for the nine months which …hr …

Fixing the Post OfficeNew York TimesSecond, with the subsequent reduction in “junk“ mail, delivery patterns could be adjusted to consolidate physical post offices. One of the postal service's great contributions has been ZIP codes. These codes would allow a dynamic analysis of those … More: continued here

Centre Daily Times Future unknown for SD ghost town bought by churchSan Antonio ExpressToday, just one business remains: the US Post Office. The city was recently sold by ailing owner Twila Merril to Iglesia ni Cristo, a Filipino church whose intentions are a complete mystery to area residents. Photo: Amber …

Readers respond to “Reading the Writing on the Envelope” (Digital Domain, Oct. 2). More: continued here

Orcollo stamps class vs CuarteroTempoManila, Philippines – World 8-ball champion Dennis Orcollo snapped yesterday the winning streak of the hottest player in the National Pool Championship – to regain top-rank status in the highly contested tournament of the Billiards and Snooker Congress …and more » More: continued here

Now that the Post Office will be honoring living people on postage stamps, which celebs will most likely be honored? —David Kexel, via Facebook Apparently the… More: continued here

CNET 3G MacBook Pro prototype 'owner' gets parts returned to himApple InsiderFrega, a North Carolina resident, enlisted the help of a friend to post the prototype unit on eBay in August. The unusual laptop quickly attracted interest, with bids shooting up at one point to as high as $70000 before …