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LANSING — The number of Michigan households getting food stamps has risen 53 percent in the past five years, with one in eight state residents now aided by the nutrition assistance program, authorities say. More: continued here

LOCAL politicians and community campaigners have cautiously welcomed a rethink on the closure of three post offices in Walthamstow. Post Office Ltd announced decisions on the future of branches earmarked for closure, including six in Waltham Forest. More: continued here

Financial Post Brothers give businesses eBay real-time boostFinancial Post, Canada –28 minutes agoThe company's main product is a subscription-based service called Tera-Peak, (www.terapeak.com), which lets consumers analyze eBay data in real-time. … More: continued here

A One Cent DifferenceWest Virginia MetroNews, WV –28 minutes agoIf you purchased "Forever" stamps before the rates went up, you don't need to add the penny stamp and you can still purchase them; they just cost a penny … More: continued here

High Need For Food StampsWILX-TV, MI –1 hour agoReporter: AP The number of Michigan households getting food stamps has risen 53 percent in the past five years, with one in eight state residents now aided …Need for food aid grows in stateDetroit Free Pressall 3 news articles More: continued here

Regenerate Live Boris puts stamp of approval on post office rescue fightEast London Advertiser, UK –1 hour ago"Post offices are crucial in supporting retailers. Where a post office closes, small businesses suffer." He added: "That's why we are taking legal action to …A loose but highly interesting cannonOttawa CitizenEXCLUSIVE: Boris will be …

There are no plans to get rid of the Saturday postal delivery, according to the Post Office Minister. More: continued here

eBay To Move To PayPal Only In AustraliaWebProNews, KY –34 minutes agoAfter negative publicity about an eBay plan to require users in Australia to use PayPal-only, its online payment system, rumors about a similar policy in … More: continued here

Viewpoint: Last chance to save post officesBelfast Telegraph, United Kingdom –5 hours agoThe postal service they created —encompassing the Royal Mail and Post Office Ltd — is expected to compete like an ordinary business and at the same time … More: continued here

The faltering U.S. economy and rising fuel costs have dealt a blow to Memphis’ delivery giant, FedEx. FedEx cut its expectations for fourth-quarter earnings to be $1.45 to $1.50 a share, compared to its prior forecast of $1.60 to $1.80 a share … More: continued here