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Envelope ignites at Washington DC post office: reportReutersIt was set up in the wake of the September 11, 2001 attacks and 2001 anthrax scare, according to the Washington Post. Two packages erupted in smoke and … More: continued here

Food stamp enrollment up 25 percent in Collier County over past yearNaples Daily NewsThere's been a 25 percent increase in the number of food stamp recipients in Collier County in the past year. The figure is alarming — a 337 percent … More: continued here

collectSPACE.com Space and stamp artist Paul Calle, 82, diescollectSPACE.comJanuary 7, 2011 — Paul Calle, who designed the United States' 1969 "First Man on the Moon" airmail stamp, died from melanoma on Dec. 30. He was 82. … More: continued here

USPS considers moving Old Town office operationsThe ColoradoanThe USPS is considering relocating the downtown post office's, 301 S. Howes St., operations end, which includes mail sorting and delivery, to its main Fort …and more » More: continued here

Tour Frist Architecture For FreeWSMV NashvilleThe landmark building was built during the 1930s and represents structures from the art deco period. It was Nashville's main US Post Office until becoming …Landmark Frist Center in Nashville to have free architecture tour SaturdayWREGall 7 news articles » More: continued here

Postal Service Honors Americans Who Left A Stamp On DesignNPR (blog)Regardless, it's refreshing to see the US Postal Service put forth this new collection of stamps that honors American visionaries in industrial design, … More: continued here

Another Mailed Package Ignites at Washington DC Post OfficeABC NewsA package ignited today at a Washington, DC postal facility, and officials said it was "similar" to the …Web Alert >> 'Suspicious Package' Ignites At DC Post OfficeW*USA 9Package ignites at DC postal facilityWTOPall 6 news articles » More: continued here

Food Stamp Recipients Up 200% In Orange Co.WFTV OrlandoA new report shows the number of people on food stamps has increased 200-percent in Orange County since the start of this recession. …Central Florida food stamp growth 'staggering' — now one in six rely on helpOrlando Sentinelall 2 news articles » More: …

The Nelson Mail Mailed Package Ignites at Washington DC Post OfficeABC News… including one addressed to the governor of Maryland, erupted within hours of each other inside two government office buildings in Maryland. …Reports: Package ignites at DC post officeMarketWatchEnvelope ignites at US post officeThe Beverly Hills CourierMail package catches …

CNBC has learned that the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice is conducting some sort of investigation into UPS and FedEx regarding complaints that they are blocking customers from using third-party shipping consultants and negotiators. More: continued here