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Food nutrition programs don't lead to obesity: USDAReutersBy Christopher Doering WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Food stamps, school lunch and other public nutrition programs do not contribute to an obesity epidemic affecting millions of children and adults, despite blame levied by critics, US and academic officials … More: continued here

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Internet search leader Google Inc. is preparing to steer more telephone traffic through an online command center that it acquired nearly two years ago. More: continued here

Pagunsan stamps class, but it’s not JuvicManila Standard Today, PhilippinesBy Adriano Flores Rey Pagunsan, uncle of multi-titled Juvic, pounced on every opportunity to score on four birdies for a four-under-par 68 at the start of the Mercedes-Benz Masters Singapore played at the Masters course of the Laguna National Golf and … …

Victims react to seeing convicted swindler Madoff hauled away to jail As Bernie Madoff is jailed, victims like Miriam Siegman — who says she’s now on food stamps — let loose. More: continued here

State officials recently closed a policy loophole that allowed the U.S.-born children of some undocumented immigrants to get food stamps while denying help to the children of some U.S. citizens. More: continued here

A challenge to collect 25000 stampsBorneo Bulletin, Brunei DarussalamBy Achong Tanjong The Postal Services Department at the Ministry of Communications will launch "Cabaran Mengumpul 25000 keping Setem" (A challenge to collect 25000 stamps) held in conjunction with the 25th National Day Silver Jubilee celebration. … More: continued here

Tuscora Stamp Club to hold stamp show and bourse on April 25Marion Star, OHNEW PHILADELPHIA -The Tuscora Stamp Club is sponsoring a stamp show and bourse from 10 am-5 pm, April 25 at the Tuscora Park Pavilion in Tuscora Park, New Philadelphia. There will be a stamp exhibition, USPS postal window …

Chicago Reader For show about stamps, 'Mauritius' is excitingPioneer Press Online, ILAt the piece's conniving heart: The dark and dangerous world of stamp collecting — specifically, a pair of penny postage stamps from the tiny island of Mauritius. "The Holy Grail of Philately," the pair is worth many millions. …Perfection Would …

Food stamp recipients, food banks receive stimulus moneyLibertyville Review, ILStarting in April, food stamp recipients will see an increase of about 13.6 percent in benefits, according to Jarrod Daab, associate director of the Northern Illinois Food Bank, a nonprofit organization that provides food assistance to agencies serving … More: continued here

Orange County Review Local food stamp clients increaseOrange County Review, VAOrange County had 1646 food stamp cases in 2007. And in 2008, that number rose by 38 percent to 2270. “That is the largest increase of any surrounding county but, it should be noted, their increases are high as well,“ Orange …