PARAGUANA, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuelan firefighters put out a blaze at the country's biggest oil refinery on Tuesday, paving the way for a restart of the facility and an investigation into the world's deadliest refinery accident in fifteen years. Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez has said the 645,000-barrel-per-day Amuay facility should …
Read More »Vatican stamps honour Ireland’s hosting of congress – Irish Times
Irish Times Vatican stamps honour Ireland's hosting of congressIrish TimesThe Vatican's philatelic and numismatic office has produced 12 stamps for 2012, two of which are described as being “distinctly Irish”. A 75 cent stamp features a Celtic cross from the Rock of Cashel in Tipperary, while a €1 stamp depicts …
Read More »Royal Mail appoints new pensions chair
Joanna Matthews will succeed Jane Newell, who last week announced that she would step down in September after nearly eight years with the plan. Unlike Newell, Matthews will not become chair of the Royal Mail's direct contribution fund, which has about £50m of savings so far. More: continued here
Read More »Food Stamps distributed early ahead of Isaac
Those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits (SNAP) will get their September benefits early, beginning this Saturday, September 1, to assist those impacted by Hurricane Isaac. If recipients normally receive benefits between the 1st and the 10th of the month, early benefits will be issued on September 1. If recipients …
Read More »Food Stamps distributed early ahead of Isaac – KATC Lafayette News
Food Stamps distributed early ahead of IsaacKATC Lafayette NewsThose who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits (SNAP) will get their September benefits early, beginning this Saturday, September 1, to assist those impacted by Hurricane Isaac. If recipients normally receive benefits between the 1st and …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Venezuela stamps out refinery blaze, eyes a restart – Reuters
Venezuela stamps out refinery blaze, eyes a restartReutersPARAGUANA, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuelan firefighters put out a blaze at the country's biggest oil refinery on Tuesday, paving the way for a restart of the facility and an investigation into the world's deadliest refinery accident in fifteen years …and more » More: continued …
Read More »Vatican stamps honour Ireland's hosting of congress
SPECIAL EDITION postage stamps have been issued by the Vatican to commemorate the 50th International Eucharistic Congress held in Dublin last June. More: continued here
Read More »Your Guide to Washington Redskins Gameday at FedEx Field
If you were to stop a Washington Redskins fan on the street, you would feel the excitement and hope that they possess for the new season. Coming off of a disappointing 2011 season with a record of 5 wins, 11 losses, the Washington Redskins' fan loyalty and the anticipation generated …
Read More »Winner: Manassas Post Office building could become new City Tavern – Inside NoVA
Winner: Manassas Post Office building could become new City TavernInside NoVAAs a condition of the sale, the post office would remain in the building on a 99-year lease that went into effect five years ago, according to John Leggett, of Hudson & Marshall. The winning bid in April went to …
Read More »eBay Tuesday: Garde Architectural Drawing – Patch.com
eBay Tuesday: Garde Architectural DrawingPatch.comOf course, the Garde Arts Center has gone through a number of changes since its heyday as a movie house. The seller historicalfindings offers this week's eBay pick, a high-quality reproduction of an architectural drawing of the Garde Theatre. The … More: continued here
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