Town becomes ‘Royal’ for honoring soldiers
LONDON, March 17 (UPI) — Wootton Bassett, a town in southern England known for its tributes to fallen soldiers, was granted the right Wednesday to add “Royal” to its name. More: continued here
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Internet buying options: eBay expands free auctions for winning users – Examiner.com
Reuters Internet buying options: eBay expands free auctions for winning usersExaminer.comSouth Florida and worldwide Internet casters have learned new Web buying choices: EBay has announced that starting next month will allow sellers using its Web-site auction, offering nearly fifty items per month without paying a fee for the auction, …eBay Going After SellersZacks.comQuestions about eBay…
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Illinois Senate committee approves photo ID requirement for food stamps – STLtoday.com
Illinois Senate committee approves photo ID requirement for food stampsSTLtoday.comSPRINGFIELD, Ill. • In the face of strong opposition from social services and child welfare groups, an Illinois House committee on Wednesday advanced a proposal to eventually require food stamp users to have their photos printed on the benefit cards. …Bill on photos for LINK cards…
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Passion For Collecting Stamps Or Dolls Could Turn Into Psychological Disorder – MedIndia
Dalje.com Passion For Collecting Stamps Or Dolls Could Turn Into Psychological DisorderMedIndiaby Gopalan T on March 17, 2011 at 7:48 AM The passion for collecting coins or stamps or dolls could turn into a psychological disorder, an expert has warned. The massive marketing campaigns launched by publishing houses at the start of the academic …Collecting…
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Magnolia Residents Fight to Save Post Office – WAKA
Magnolia Residents Fight to Save Post OfficeWAKAFrom the CBS 8 West Alabama Newsroom– Residents in the Magnolia community of Marengo County are fighting to keep their post office from closing. Residents are circulating petitions and contacting elected officials on every level to try and keep their …Magnolia, Kellerman post offices may closeTuscaloosa News (subscription)all 2…
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Illinois Senate committee approves photo ID requirement for food stamps
Critics questioned how much it would cost to photograph the state’s 800,000 food stamp users. More: continued here
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New postage stamps honor Latin music – The Associated Press
ABC News New postage stamps honor Latin musicThe Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Musical giants Tito Puente and Carmen Miranda are bringing some Latin flavor to US postage stamps. The new set of five forever stamps going on sale Wednesday also honors Celia Cruz, Selena and Carlos Gardel. They represent a range of …Stamps Honor Latin…
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GEOFF CRAMBIE: The days of Roughlee amusement park – Burnley Express (press release)
Burnley Express (press release) GEOFF CRAMBIE: The days of Roughlee amusement parkBurnley Express (press release)Yes, this week's nostalgic look-back photo was kindly given to me over a decade ago by the amicable well-known Roughlee postman and my former Royal Mail colleague, Stewart Bateman. This superb 1920s scenic view shows just how popular the venue was…
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Collinsville Post Office, the community’s cornerstrone, celebrates 175 years – Oxford Press
Collinsville Post Office, the community's cornerstrone, celebrates 175 yearsOxford PressStaff photo by Richard O Jones Collinsville resident Jessica Essert picks up her mail and gets some stamps from Lynne Ratliff, the sole employee of the Collinsville Post Office, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary this month. …and more » More: continued here
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Would You Buy A Wetsuit On eBay From A Bear At A Urinal? – TechCrunch
Would You Buy A Wetsuit On eBay From A Bear At A Urinal?TechCrunchI don't even surf, but after reading this eBay UK listing for a slightly worn wetsuit I almost want to buy it. The seller, Dan Morgan, manages to work in “an old man's testicle,” his own hygiene habits, and a “bear using a…