Lottery winner who collected food stamps found dead
ECORSE, Mich. – Police say a Detroit-area woman who collected welfare benefits despite winning a $735,000 lottery prize has died of a possible drug overdose. More: continued here
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Key set sold for $150 on eBay provides a full-access pass to NYC – New York Post
New York Post Key set sold for $150 on eBay provides a full-access pass to NYCNew York PostThis man has the keys to the city — and he's selling them for a measly 150 bucks. If the wrong person buys a set, we could all be in trouble. Retired New Jersey locksmith Daniel Ferraris, 69,…
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Lottery winner who still took food stamps found dead of possible drug overdose
Amanda Clayton, the Lincoln Park woman who caused a stir after continuing to take food stamps after winning the state lottery's $1-million "Make Me Rich!" game show, has died of a possible drug overdose, police said Saturday. More: continued here
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Royal Mail to start leaving parcels next door if no one’s home – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Royal Mail to start leaving parcels next door if no one's homeDaily MailIt costs Royal Mail 36p to deliver a letter. Royal Mail are being forced to deliver TNT's letters, UK Mail's letters, USP's letters for the laughable price of just 13p. 36p – 13p = a 23p loss on every letter delivered….
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Hayward photo by Berkeley photographer chosen for stamp – San Jose Mercury News
Hayward photo by Berkeley photographer chosen for stampSan Jose Mercury NewsImages for stamps are first narrowed down by about a dozen citizens from around the nation, said Augustine Ruiz, spokesman for the Bay-Valley District of the Postal Service. "The members come from different backgrounds, including artists, teachers, …and more » More: continued here
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The Guyana Post Office Corporation needs to get back to basics – Stabroek News
The Guyana Post Office Corporation needs to get back to basicsStabroek NewsThe union pressed firstly for Guyanisation and then for closure of the 'Post' classification to allow 'unclassified staff' upward mobility in jobs then reserved for civil servants. While this was emerging, they also forced the Post Office to establish … More: continued here
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TCDIY: Potato Stamps and other Fall Crafts – ThirdCoast Digest
ThirdCoast Digest TCDIY: Potato Stamps and other Fall CraftsThirdCoast DigestFall is my favorite time of the year. I think about cozy soups, football, crazy Halloween parties, Martha Stewart crafts, crunchy leaves and cool-weather camping. Ahhhh. And with the changing of the seasons, so comes the changing table settings and … More: continued here
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Communities weigh fate of rura lpost offices – Delmarva Now
Communities weigh fate of rura lpost officesDelmarva NowEDEN — Some rural post offices are moving to reduced operating hours, and impacted customers on the Lower Shore can have their say about potential service options at U.S. Postal Service community meetings that start in October. Meeting notifications … More: continued here
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Radlett sorting office closure due to “increasingly tough trading conditions” – Watford Observer
Radlett sorting office closure due to “increasingly tough trading conditions”Watford ObserverSally Hopkins, spokeswoman for Royal Mail, said: “We are faced with declining mail volumes and increasingly tough trading conditions. “The consolidation of our delivery offices will play a major part in allowing us to place the business on a sound …and more » More: continued here
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Museum acquires historic post office – Charlotte Observer
Charlotte Observer Museum acquires historic post officeCharlotte ObserverThis 1826 structure served as one of the first post offices in Union County from 1826 to 1850. The Sweet Home Post Office recently moved from the corner of Potter and New Town Roads to the Museum of the Waxhaws, where it will become part of the growing…