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A HORNCHURCH postmaster said the community is “destined to suffer” after it was announced on Wednesday that his post office will close, along with four others in the area. More: continued here

Soaring use of food stamps another sign of lean timesPhiladelphia Inquirer, PA –6 hours agoBy Alfred Lubrano Food prices are up, food-bank supplies are down, and more people in the area are receiving food stamps than at any time in years. … More: continued here

camel slapper' takes case to eBaySanta Rosa Press Democrat, CA –18 minutes agoAllen is selling on eBay the shoes he was wearing Sunday when he was arrested in Vallejo after park officials said a witness saw him "slapping" a camel on … More: continued here

US — One in Ten Expected to Use Food StampsTechnocrat.net, MA –12 hours agoStories such as Stanley's are becoming more common as Americans increasingly turn to food stamps and other programs to make ends meet." ed.z. … More: continued here

PR Web (press release) Update: Elite Stables Preakness Stakes Weekend Sponsorship eBay…PR Web (press release), WA –21 hours ago… racing stable announces that only 3 days remain until the close of the Elite Stables Preakness Stakes weekend sponsorship opportunity auction on eBay. … More: continued here

LaSalle News Tribune Post office holding food drive SaturdayTroy Messenger, AL –5 hours agoBy Holli Keaton, The Messenger On Saturday, local post office carriers are hoping to pick up more than just mail. As part of a national service project, …Post office helps outStuttgart Daily LeaderPost office set to 'Stamp Out Hunger'Wilton …

BBC News Island post offices face closureThe Press Association –1 hour agoThe closures are part of a UK-wide cutback and will affect 10 sites in the Western Isles and six in the Northern Isles, Post Office Limited said. …Sixteen post offices to shut downBBC NewsTen Isles' Post offices for the chopStornoway …

The Reserve Bank has raised concerns over changes to online auction website eBay in a submission to the consumer watchdog. More: continued here

eBay Inc. Reveals the 10 US Markets Selling the Most on eBayBusiness Wire (press release), CA –21 hours agoIn total, sellers in these 10 markets generated over $7 billion in GMV in 2007, accounting for 55 percent of all sales by US-based eBay sellers. … More: continued here

The ACCC has given eBay until 23 May to respond to concerns over its proposed exclusivity deal with its online payment arm PayPal. More: continued here