By batsman It is said that the ruling class stamps its character on society at large. This means that even individuals who oppose the corruption and abuse of power of the ruling class are often not free from weaknesses that are stamped on society by the very people they oppose. …

The public is invited to learn how to make potato stamps at Libby Library on Thursday, April 22. Participants will make prints and images with their new stamps carved from potatoes. More: continued here

Denny Hamlin went ahead in the closing 12-lap shootout for a victory at Texas Motor Speedway on Monday, holding off Jimmie Johnson at the end to win another rain-delayed race. More: continued here

The Guardian Labour drops privatisation of Royal MailBBC News (blog)It looks to me, from the manifesto, as if Labour has completely dropped its commitment to privatise Royal Mail in whole or part. Royal Mail would stay in …Royal Mail stake sale could be revivedReuters UKLabour reveals Royal Mail plansParcel2GoRoyal Mail …

The Carrboro Farmers’ Market will launch its Common Currency Program with the aim of making purchasing food at the market more convenient. Customers can use their credit, debit and federal food stamps to buy wooden tokens, called “Truck Bucks,” which can be spent like cash at the market. More: continued …

Governor Jan Brewer spoke at a news conference announcing fugitive arrests but for a while, she did not seem to be on the same page as the rest of the crowd. More: continued here

San Diego County’s new system for more efficiently processing food stamps applications falls short of actually increasing efficiency, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service. More: continued here

WRITE with great concern on the proposal to redevelop the Sungai Besi airport, as highlighted in The Malay Mail on April 7 (‘Sungai Besi airport to be redeveloped’) and April 13 (‘City Hall approached on Sg Besi airport redevelopment’). More: continued here

Royal Jordanian cancels more flights to Europe as airspace remains closed More: continued here

Whittlesea's new pokies stormWhittlesea LeaderA petition with 1012 signatures was tabled at last week's council meeting opposing the Royal Mail Hotel's gaming machines application. …Pokies cap callThomastown, Epping, Lalor Starall 2 news articles » More: continued here