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MONTROSE, Michigan — A leaky package caused a stir Tuesday at the Montrose post office. Emergency crews swarmed the area and cordoned off West Maple and South Genesee streets after a postal worker complained that her eyes had begun to… More: continued here

Recognizing its limits, eBay refocuses on selling excess merchandiseInternetRetailer.com, ILThough still a powerhouse in online retailing, eBay Inc.’s phenomenal growth has tapered off in recent years as online shoppers flocked more to full-service retail sites like Amazon.com. After taking some steps to compete in Amazon’s space, eBay has … More: continued …

E! Online 'The Simpsons': Which character deserves a stamp?Entertainment WeeklyAccording to The Hollywood Reporter, the US Postal Service will immortalize Springfield’s first family on five 44-cent first-class mail stamps to honor the show’s 20th season. An unveiling is scheduled for April 9. I’ve never been much of a philatelist …The …

Police arrest a 26-year-old man in connection with a robbery at a Nottinghamshire post office. More: continued here

Examiner.com NYC gets more food stamps from stimulusBusinessWeekPoor New Yorkers will get a 13 percent increase in their monthly food stamp grants from funding in the economic stimulus package. The increase amounts to a monthly increase of $63 for a family of three, and $80 for a family of four, …

Lord Mandelson’s controversial plans to sell off a stake in Royal Mail could lead to full privatisation of the country’s postal service MPs have warned. More: continued here

America’s most enduring (or is that endearing?) dysfunctional family will be honored on their own stamps, says the U.S. Postal Service. More: continued here

Shopping on eBay just got a bit more rewarding, at least for some users of the online auction site. More: continued here

SYS-CON Media (press release) ebay allows third-party developers to add apps to siteVentureBeat, CAMassive auction website ebay has opened its platform to accept applications from third-party developers, adding to the range of choices for the site’s professional and casual sellers. This summer, the site will essentially open up an app store …

While nothing is official yet, the rumors of the possible closure of the 900-employee post office processing center on Redondo Avenue will not go away. More: continued here