Go back 24 months to the 2010 Canadian Football League draft and inspect the Calgary Stampeders’ selections that day.You’ll find a fascinating microcosm of what makes the Canadian college talent-grab such a fascinating few hours.On one day they picked a proven commodity, an undeniable sleeper and, arguably, the biggest draft-day …
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New Zealand Post has unveiled a special commemorative stamp issue honouring the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. More: continued here
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The number of people in Brevard County depending on food stamps to eat increased at a greater percentage this past year than the rest of the state. More: continued here
Read More »Food stamp usage rises by 10000 in Brevard – Florida Today
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Telegraph.co.uk Queen Elizabeth II jubilee NZ stamps issuedStuff.co.nzHer face appears on our coins and notes and will soon be all over our stamps. New Zealand Post has issued a selection of commemorative stamps to recognise the Queen's Diamond jubilee. The stamps depict the Queen on several of her visits to …
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Poet left her stamp on ChicagoChicago TribuneI pushed through the mob at the post office on North Sheffield Avenue on Tuesday, hoping that the new Gwendolyn Brooks stamps wouldn't be sold out by the time I made it to the counter. These stamps were hot. Hotter than an iPad4. More: …
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A new law takes effect forcing food stamp recipients to pass a means test to qualify for assistance. More: continued here
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