Hempfest Doritos selling for $55 on EBay: A stoner souvenir?Los Angeles TimesThe EBay sellers are trying to sell the sticker-emblazoned chips as a stoner collector's item. One seller called the bag of Doritos "a piece/bag of history." Another said it is "a souvenir for upcoming cannabis prohibitions." Another seller, who …
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POSTAL services in Huntingdonshire face further disruption this week as delivery staff go on strike. Employees at Huntingdon Royal Mail delivery office in St Peter s Road are set to stage a 24-hour walk-out today (Monday, August 14) starting at 3am. The a More: continued here
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Graeme McDowell joined the PGA Tour after winning the 2010 US Open at Pebble Beach, making him eligible for the PGA Tour playoffs for the FedEx Cup. More: continued here
Read More »Coventry postal workers set to strike – Socialist Party
Coventry postal workers set to strikeSocialist PartyPostal workers at Royal Mail's Coventry North Delivery Office will be taking 24-hours of strike action on Tuesday 27 August. Over 80% of the 200-plus workers, members of the Communication Workers' Union (CWU), voted in favour of a one-day strike to …and more » More: …
Read More »Stocks, Bonds and Stamps? Big Opportunity in Tiny Pieces of Paper – Yahoo! Finance (blog)
Stocks, Bonds and Stamps? Big Opportunity in Tiny Pieces of PaperYahoo! Finance (blog)Given the recent run-up in the stock market and spike in interest rates, investors are rethinking where the best returns on their money can be found. While the traditional avenues such as stocks, bonds and cash will always …
Read More »Moment in 1963 March on Washington now a stamp – Press Herald
Voice of America Moment in 1963 March on Washington now a stampPress HeraldA photo of the limited edition U.S. Postal Service stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington is seen after it was unveiled at an event at the Newseum in Washington on Friday. AP. Select images …
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Given the recent run-up in the stock market and spike in interest rates, investors are rethinking where the best returns on their money can be found. While the traditional avenues such as stocks, bonds and cash will always be perennial favorites, more and more investors are looking to diversify their …
Read More »Should Microsoft Recruit eBay CEO to Replace Ballmer? – EcommerceBytes (blog)
EcommerceBytes (blog) Should Microsoft Recruit eBay CEO to Replace Ballmer?EcommerceBytes (blog)BusinessWeek reports that Microsoft may be considering eBay CEO John Donahoe as a replacement to Steve Ballmer who is stepping down as chief executive officer. At least, headhunters seem to think he's got the chops: "John Donahoe, CEO of EBay …
Read More »Moment in 1963 March on Washington now a stamp – The Idaho Statesman
The Idaho Statesman Moment in 1963 March on Washington now a stampThe Idaho StatesmanJohn Lewis, D-Ga. is introduced before speaking at the unveiling of a U.S. Postal Service stamp commemorating the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, Friday, Aug. 23, 213, at the Newseum in Washington. CHARLES DHARAPAK — …
Read More »Rand Paul Says Food Stamps are Like Slavery – Opposing Views
Rand Paul Says Food Stamps are Like SlaveryOpposing ViewsRand has a history of fighting against food stamps. Last year, the senator rallied for an overhaul of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides debit cards to help needy families afford food and is commonly referred to as the … More: …
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