Franson repeats food stamp joke that drew fireAlexandria Echo PressIn her March YouTube video, the Alexandria Republican said more food stamps are being distributed than ever while parks officials suggest that feeding animals makes them more dependent. The Welfare Rights Committee and others on the left criticized … More: continued here
The names are legendary; Williams, DiMaggio, Doby, Stargell and the Mt. Pleasant Post Office. OK, that last one may not be in Cooperstown, but it has a connection to these players. These Hall of Famers are now on a stamp. More: continued here
Meet the Woman Who Tried to Marry Off Her Niece on eBayMashableIn an attempt to find the perfect suitor for her niece, auction agent Diane Hayes placed an eBay ad offering her niece's hand in marriage for $9.99. Only the subject of the ad, 21-year-old Emilie Rogers, was unaware. According to the ad, which has…
Fred Stamps needs no reminder of his last game at CanadInns Stadium. More: continued here
Proposed food stamp cuts called 'immoral'Catholic San FranciscoThe House Agriculture Committee on July 12 passed its version of the 2012 Farm Bill which trims $16.5 billion over 10 years from the food stamp budget, setting the stage for a dogged summer debate over caring for the needy within the reality of … More: continued here
Toronto Life Mayor Rob Ford cartoon caricature T-shirt selling on eBay for $500Examiner.comThere's a new T-shirt selling on eBay that depicts a cartoon caricature of Mayor Rob Ford, driving his car, holding a cellphone to his ear and giving you the middle finger with the words “Welcome to Toronto.” View slideshow: Rob Ford. It seems…
Sandusky Register Poverty levels in US expected to riseMyFox Tampa BayStuck in a half-million dollar house, her parents began living off food stamps and Fritz's college money evaporated. She tried joining the Army but was injured during basic training. Now she's living on disability, with an infant daughter and a …US poverty on track to…
Royal Mail to issue Olympic stampsSPORT24London – The Royal Mail is planning a tribute to Britain's Olympians that really sticks – a set of gold medal stamps. The postal service says it will issue a stamp honouring every member of British Olympic team who wins a gold medal during the games. More: continued here
Lawmakers' stamp collections make mark on publicWashington Post“Here's a World Cup,” said another. Quickly and methodically, Brian Webber pulled from the pile and added to his bag. “I had a meeting, and I just stopped by to grab a couple of things for my nephews.” They love this stuff, he enthused. In the opening ……
Upon Further Review, eBay IS a Growth StockInvestorplace.comA few months ago, I suggested that eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) is no longer the market disruptor it once was because it had essentially become an online department store. Actually, it's really a flea market that sells mostly commoditized products, although it …eBay sees 23% revenue boost in Q2myHermesall 2…