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For the first time, living people will be eligible to be honored on U.S. postage stamps. More: continued here

Postal Service to hold public meeting in TupeloNewport IndependentCustomers will have an opportunity to meet with a Postal Service representative to discuss alternatives. A review of business activities of the Post Office at this location revealed that the office workload has declined. This reduced workload suggests … More: continued here

Most Food Stamp Recipients Have No Earned IncomeWall Street Journal (blog)Some 70% of households that relied on food stamps last year had no earned income, a new report shows. More than 40 million individuals and nearly 19 million households tapped the food stamp program in 2010, according to the US …

Theft, mail destruction prosecutions rise for Alabama postal employeesThe Birmingham News – al.com (blog)Financial problems have been the excuse for some thefts, such as the case of Jerry Wayne Dillard, a letter carrier with the post office in Tuscaloosa. He was charged with theft and destruction of mail by a …

It turns out England’s royal family really is just like any other family. When it comes to planning a wedding, everyone, including grandma, gets involved. “I wanted to decide what to wear for the wedding,” Prince William told royal biographer Robert Hardman, referring to his… More: continued here

CHICAGO (MarketWatch) — The U.S. Postal Service on Monday dropped its rule that someone must have been dead for at least five years before becoming eligible to get their image on a stamp. New guidelines provide that more-recently-deceased individuals, along with those still living can now be so honored. The …

Although some people believe Elvis Presley is still alive, and he’s been on a stamp, the U.S. Postal Service is opening up the opportunity to honor people on a stamp who are unquestionably still around. More: continued here

DONNELLSON – Members of the Donnellson Apple Daze Committee have been proud to take a few moments each year since 2005 to salute individuals, organizations, groups or businesses for the contributions they have made to the well being of the Donnellson community. More: continued here

Motor Authority eBay launches World's Fastest Car Show, Boss 302 on debut episodeSlashGeareBay is the place many automotive enthusiasts go to dream about the cars they want to own and to actually buy them when they are able to. With the large amount of people that are coming to eBay …

The Bay City Times – MLive.com U.S. Postal Service workers planning rally at Rep. Dave Camp's officeThe Bay City Times – MLive.comBy Andrew Dodson | Booth Mid-Michigan View full sizeTimes FileA customer exits the US Post Office Downtown Station in Flint on Wednesday to Saginaw Street. MIDLAND — Mail's here: …