We ask Edmonton Eskimos slotback Fred Stamps 20 questions to get to know him better. More: continued here
Read More »Jewish community takes challenge to understand the hungry – Sun-Sentinel
Jewish community takes challenge to understand the hungrySun-SentinelThey took the Jewish Community Food Stamp Challenge, vowing to feed themselves for the week on only $31.50, the average government benefit received by individual people on food stamps. Several national Jewish charities urged members to participate … More: continued here
Read More »Middle linebacker Mayo ready to fill Juwan Simpson’s big shoes – Edmonton Journal
Globe and Mail Middle linebacker Mayo ready to fill Juwan Simpson's big shoesEdmonton JournalBut Friday morning was different; facing the likelihood that he'll replace injured middle linebacker Juwan Simpson in the Stamps' starting lineup in Sunday's West Division final at BC Place Stadium, Mayo was surprised to see the throng …
Read More »Calgary Opera tackle Verdi, Stamps tackle Lulay – Calgary Herald (blog)
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Read More »Food stamp use in La Crosse Co. on the rise – WKBT La Crosse
Food stamp use in La Crosse Co. on the riseWKBT La CrosseSince the economic collapse in 2008, the number of people in La Crosse County using food stamps has gone up sharply. In fact, the increase is 65-percent according to La Crosse County Economic Support. Food stamps help more than …
Read More »Shrewsbury knife robber threatens workers in Post Office raid
A balaclava-clad man burst into a post office and threatened the terrified workers with a knife during a robbery in Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury. More: continued here
Read More »Arlington buys building for offices, shelter – Washington Post
Arlington buys building for offices, shelterWashington PostThe Arlington County Board voted unanimously Saturday to spend $27.1 million on a seven-story building near the courthouse that will provide office space for county employees and a year-round homeless shelter, an addition that has angered nearby …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Stamps' Cornish aims to stand out vs. Lions
Two homegrown running backs, Jon Cornish of the Stamps and Andrew Harris of the Lions, will start in the West battle for a Grey Cup berth. More: continued here
Read More »State, feds sue eBay over hiring pact – San Francisco Chronicle
State, feds sue eBay over hiring pactSan Francisco ChronicleIn separate lawsuits filed in U.S. District Court in San Jose, the state and federal Justice Departments accused eBay of suppressing competition and harming both companies' employees by promising in 2006 not to recruit anyone from Intuit, and agreeing … More: continued …
Read More »Twinkie sales soar on eBay after Hostess shuts down – Examiner.com
Twinkie sales soar on eBay after Hostess shuts downExaminer.comHostess CEO, Greg Rayburn's recent "Today Show" announcement on Nov. 16 of the closing of Hostess Brand permanently –laying full blame to bakers' union involvement – has caused a public frenzy at grocery stores in search of every Hostess Brand.Opening eBay bid …
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