Surge in tablet ownership expected post 'iPad 3' launchNew Media Age (subscription)UK iPad sales grew 115% in the 12 months to February with eBay predicting the anticipated launch of the third-generation of such devices will prompt a further spike in sales. Both companies released the statistics ahead of the anticipated …
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stv.tv Royal Mail steam ahead with latest stampsstv.tvPost will once again be delivered by steam trains across Scotland as historic locomotives feature in the latest batch of collector stamps issued by Royal Mail. The trains, some of which date back to 1897, served the country before the introduction of …Trains …
Read More »State kicks Lincoln Park $1 million lottery winner off food stamps – The Detroit News
The Flint Journal – MLive.com State kicks Lincoln Park $1 million lottery winner off food stampsThe Detroit NewsAmanda Clayton, a 24-year-old single mother of two from Lincoln Park, won $1 million in the lottery last September, but continued until recently to get $200 a month in food stamps, according to …
Read More »USDA delays banning store owners busted for food-stamp fraud – The Republic
USDA delays banning store owners busted for food-stamp fraudThe RepublicBy ISAAC WOLF – Scripps Howard News Service WASHINGTON – The US Department of Agriculture is trumpeting a long-term drop in the food-stamp fraud rate as it claims to be aggressively improving its investigations, increasing the number of stores it busts …
Read More »Waving flags or farewell? Outposts mull ties to UK – Houston Chronicle
ABC News Waving flags or farewell? Outposts mull ties to UKHouston ChronicleUNITED KINGDOM OUT Photo: Mark Large/Daily Mail /PA Wire / AP Britain's Prince Harry, left, visits the Mayan temple at Xunantunich , Belize, on the second day of his ten-day tour to Belize, Bahamas, Jamaica, and Brazil Saturday March …
Read More »Civil War “forever” stamps issued by Post Office for the Sesquicentennial – Washington Times
Washington Times Civil War "forever" stamps issued by Post Office for the SesquicentennialWashington TimesVIENNA,Va., March 7, 2012 — The first stamps of the four year Civil War sesquicentennial stamps have been unveiled by Post Office officials in Charleston, SC Stamps will be issued annually in commemoration of the 150-year anniversary …
Read More »Trains steam on to postage stamps – The Press Association
Trains steam on to postage stampsThe Press AssociationPost will be delivered by rail as historic Scottish steam trains feature in the latest batch of collector stamps issued by Royal Mail. The locomotives, some of which date back to 1897, served the country before the introduction of diesel and electric …and …
Read More »Post Office Cuts Are Necessary
Posted: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 5:32 pm | Updated: 8:16 am, Wed Mar 7, 2012. America needs a financially stable postal service with the ability to adapt to a changing marketplace and evolving mail needs. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps re-sign Harrison – Vancouver Sun
CBC.ca Stamps re-sign HarrisonVancouver SunThe Calgary Stampeders and import offensive lineman Edwin Harrison have agreed on a contract extension. Harrison is going into his third season with Calgary. He played nine games in 2011 after coming back from injury. Playing the left tackle position, …Stamps sign OL Edwin Harrison to …
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The Edwardsville City Council last week approved an expansion of an industrial park business that will bring more than 100 jobs. More: continued here
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