Pass a farm bill — with reformsKansas City Star, MO –3 minutes agoUnfortunately, improvements to nutrition programs such as food stamps are also are tied up in the bill. Many Americans rely on food stamps and other federal … More: continued here
Read More »Four new flag stamps – The Star-Ledger – NJ.com
Four new flag stampsThe Star-Ledger – NJ.com, NJ –Apr 25, 2008by Joseph Bakes/The Star-Ledger New 42-cent stamps continue to appear in advance of the May 12 arrival of the postal rate hike. The five journalists issue, … More: continued here
Read More »How to avoid a pounding on the eurozone's beaches – Sunday Herald
How to avoid a pounding on the eurozone's beachesSunday Herald, UK –28 minutes agoHelen Warburton, head of travel at the Post Office, advises holidaymakers to think carefully about their choice of destination, and perhaps consider going … More: continued here
Read More »Passport fair today at Zion post office (Lake County News Sun)
A passport fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at the Zion post office, 1225 Shiloh Blvd. More: continued here
Read More »Asus Eee PC 900 available on eBay (I4U)
Asus officially announced the Asus Eee PC 900 with the 8.9 inch screen mid-April. The Asus Eee PC 900 is supposed to ship on May 12th in the United States. If you cannot wait that long, the Asus Eee 900 is readily available on eBay. Mostly Asian eBay … More: …
Read More »Thomas’ Heavy Metal Groove (San Francisco Chronicle)
His big chunk of rebar arrived in Seattle by FedEx on Friday, and Frank Thomas, properly warmed up after swinging the heavy metal stick in the on-deck circle, delivered his first hit and his first RBI for Oakland since the end of the 2006 season. That came… More: continued here
Read More »Bangalore v Rajasthan (Sporting Life)
An impressive all-round performance from Shane Watson saw the Rajasthan Royals continue their fine Indian Premier League form with a seven-wicket victory over the Bangalore Royal Challengers. More: continued here
Read More »Athletic stars on Olympic stamps (Jamaica Gleaner)
Jamaica’s postal department on Friday released three stamps and a first-day cover emblazoned with the images of local track stars in commemoration of the Beijing Olympics in August.This set of stamps was done with a “dash of flair” according to Deputy… More: continued here
Read More »MONK LANDS GOLDEN PRIZE (Sporting Life)
Monkerhostin sprang a 25-1 surprise for trainer Philip Hobbs and Richard Johnson in the bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. Leading at the final fence, the 11-year-old galloped on resolutely up the hill to beat Royal Auclair (14-1), trained by Paul Nicholls. More: continued here
Read More »‘A piece of drywall away from being (The Globe and Mail)
Royal Bank’s new branch in Oakville, Ont., has an RBC Insurance office right next door. Convenient, eh? The thing is, they can’t tell you what’s on the other side of the wall – unless you ask. More: continued here
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