New York Magazine Local News Anchor Mocks Food Stamps, Drops F-BombNew York MagazineBecause apparently TV newsmen aren't familiar with the "uncouth local news blooper" YouTube genre, News 12 the Bronx's Matt Pieper went off on poor people Wednesday morning, thinking, incorrectly, that his microphone was off. Ahead of a segment on …and more » More: continued here
kfor.com U.S. Postal Service honors iconic chefs with limited edition stampskfor.comThe new stamps feature five cooking icons: James Beard, Julia Child, Joyce Chen, Edna Lewis, and Felipe Rojas-Lombardi. Each of these chefs revolutionized the American culinary experience and served as early, ardent champions of modern food trends. More: continued here
Stamps-Jones denies not reporting potential child abuseNews-Daily.comAttorney Keith Martin and his client, Cynthia Stamps-Jones, answered accusations she didn't follow district protocol in reporting potential child abuse at King Elementary in College Park. Stamps-Jones, who is also a Riverdale city councilwoman, was … More: continued here
A school counselor pushed back Thursday against allegations she did not do enough to report suspected child abuse in Clayton County Public Schools. More: continued here
The Stampeders will try to avenge their only home loss of the 2014 season when they face the BC Lions in the Wild West Showdown on Saturday. Kickoff at McMahon Stadium is at 7:30 p.m. More: continued here
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Watchdog: Rochester's place in food-stamp loreRochester Democrat and ChronicleAmong the many quirky who-knew stories about our fair city is a tale built around one Mabel McFiggin, a destitute Rochester woman who has been immortalized on the Internet as the first American ever to receive government food stamps. As it turns out, ……
With key injuries in every facet of the offensive structure, one could suggest that Dave Dickenson’s job as Calgary Stampeders’ offensive co-ordinator has been a little more challenging than usual in 2014. He may beg to differ. More: continued here
Illinois residents are applying for food stamps at double the rate of jobsWGEMToo many people have dug themselves into an economic hole and they're turning to food stamps to feed their families. "A lot of it goes to families with children and some studies show children who receive food stamps actually eat better," Ellison said….
Economics Daily Digest: Students on food stamps need somewhere to spend themDaily KosCaitlyn Becker speaks to Yvonne Montoya, President of the Santa Monica College chapter of the Campus Network, about her chapter's work to get food stamps accepted on campus. Her segment begins at 19:20. New Deal Liberalism Lives On (WaPo). More: continued here
Farmington Daily Times Grants man suspected of trying to sell food stamps for cash on FacebookFarmington Daily TimesFARMINGTON — The San Juan County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday in a press release that deputies have arrested a 34-year-old man suspected of selling food stamps for cash. Shayne Chavez, of Grants, was arrested on felony warrants issued…