CBC.ca Stamp honours ex-slave as Alberta pioneerCBC.caCanada Post is issuing new stamps to mark Black History Month, including one that honours a former American slave who became a pioneer of Alberta's ranching industry. Born into slavery in South Carolina, John Ware travelled to Texas after the US Civil …Special postal …
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INDIANAPOLIS — Saints quarterback Drew Brees capped off a record-setting season by winning the FedEx Air Player of the Year Award on Wednesday at Super Bowl XLVI. Brees beat out Green Bay's Aaron Rodgers and New England's Tom Brady for… More: continued here
Read More »Shawville post office eyed for closing – Clearfield Progress
Shawville post office eyed for closingClearfield ProgressBy Wendy Lynn Brion Staff Writer SHAWVILLE – "We're all up against Congress," said one person at the meeting concerning the closing of the Shawville post office last night after about an hour of discussion on why the Shawville office is being … More: …
Read More »They're Food Stamps — Not Junk Food Stamps
COMMENTARY | As reported in an article by the Sun Sentinel, two lawmakers in Florida, Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood and Sen. Ronda Storms, R-Valrico, are attempting to pass legislation that would ban the use of food stamps to purchase soda, sweets, and junk food. While they feel that taxpayers shouldn't …
Read More »Bid to free land for 100,000 homes
Housing minister Grant Shapps is in talks with the BBC, Network Rail and the Royal Mail in a drive to free up unused sites for housebuilding. More: continued here
Read More »Prince William deploys to Falklands amid tension between Britain and Argentina – Washington Post (blog)
Prince William deploys to Falklands amid tension between Britain and ArgentinaWashington Post (blog)Sign-up for e-mail newsletters and alerts and get the news you need delivered directly to your inbox. They've had their fairy tale wedding. Prince William and Kate Middleton are now starting their happily ever after, and The Post's …
Read More »T Street Post Office Is Moving to Reeves Center, Norton Says – DCist.com
DCist.com T Street Post Office Is Moving to Reeves Center, Norton SaysDCist.comThe T Street Station Post Office is moving up the block, Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton announced in a press release yesterday. Seeking to calm the nerves of some, Norton also said that the Shaw residents and businesses who rely …
Read More »Winner of eBay auction of Justin Bieber autographed car says $40G price too low – Winnipeg Free Press
CTV.ca Winner of eBay auction of Justin Bieber autographed car says $40G price too lowWinnipeg Free PressSTRATFORD, Ont. – The 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T signed by Justin Bieber that was auctioned on eBay won't be leaving Ontario. Allan Komenda of London, Ont., has come forward as the winner of …
Read More »Barack Obama’s old car on sale, priced at $1 million on eBay – National Turk English
National Turk English Barack Obama's old car on sale, priced at $1 million on eBayNational Turk EnglishUS President Barack Obama's 2005 Chrysler 300C, his old car, is on sale at eBay.com for about 5000 % above its resale price. Washington / NationalTurk – Or at least that is what Lisa …
Read More »Casino Royale named best James Bond movie poster – Radio Times
Casino Royale named best James Bond movie posterRadio TimesThere's a 50th anniversary Blu-ray set, 50th anniversary watches – and Royal Mail is releasing a set of James Bond stamps based on some of the iconic movie posters. But with 22 films to choose from, and only ten first class stamps …
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