Floral Salute: Hudson Post Office helps parents of soldierHudson Hub-Times, Ohio"I would like to send Floral Salute to the staff at the Hudson Post Office for service above and beyond the call of duty; in particular, Tracy Messner and the Post Master, Mike Williams. I had mailed a package to my …

Politicians urge Costco to accept food stamps for its produceNew York Daily News, NY – Caitlin MillatBY Caitlin Millat Community leaders are pushing wholesale grocery giant Costco to change its no-food-stamps policy, saying needy New Yorkers deserve access to cheap, fresh grub. Food stamps aren't accepted at Costco clubs nationwide – which means …

A North Texas high school is getting ready for its senior prom, including one student, who continues to beat the odds. He’s already getting the royal treatment from a community that embraced him from day one. More: continued here

Applications for foods stamps surge in South FloridaSun-Sentinel.com, FL – Linda Trischitta, Ron AllenThey trickled into the office, a diverse quartet of strangers, applying for food stamps in Lake Worth. A former loan adviser, an electrical engineer, an unemployed man and a laid-off flight attendant were among those who came to the Department of …

Hanover Hanover County residents in the nine newly formed recycling districts may order bins online through May 22 at http://www.co.hanover.va.us/works/curbside-recycling.htm. The bins will be delivered next month and service is set to begin July 1 for residents of the Atlee Ridge, Castlewood, Craney Island Farms, Deer Valley, King’s Charter, Madison …

ROME: Holder Novak Djokovic took advantage of Roger Federer’s slump after a rain break to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 yesterday to set up a Rome Masters final against world number one Rafael Nadal. More: continued here

The Market Square Farmers’ Market is getting bigger, going green and, in its sixth season, demonstrating that demand for fresh, local produce is here to stay. More: continued here

Modern Medicine Warnings Over The Diy Botox Kit You Can Buy On Ebay24-7PressRelease.com (press release)A DIY BOTOX kit has been found for sale on eBay, and has been quickly removed amid concerns potentially harmful cosmetic treatments. BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND, May 03, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ — A DIY BOTOX kit has been found …

Paltry pay-out for lost parcelSunday Sun, UK – Ian RobsonYOU have to feel sorry for John Baxter after Royal Mail lost a package worth £141 . . . and offered just £8.22 compensation. John said the first class parcel did not arrive at its destination. He said: “It was a snap-on air impact …

NASHVILLE — A south Arkansas man faces life in prison after a jury convicted him of hiring a hitman to kill his wife. More: continued here