ELLENBORO — A FedEx tractor-trailer barreled into a bridge off U.S. 74 when its driver fell asleep at the wheel early Thursday, according to the N.C. Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 4:10 a.m. near mile marker 189 outside Ellenboro in… More: continued here
CBC.ca Stamps re-sign HarrisonStarPhoenixThe 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, …Harrison ties knot with Stamps until 2014Calgary HeraldStamps give Harrison contract extensionSports…
EXCLUSIVE: Postal worker dies days after pit bull attack, officials sayNorth County TimesA postal worker who was bitten by a pit bull last week in Escondido has died of a stroke, authorities said Thursday. The postal worker, identified Thursday by the county medical examiner's office as Diane Jansen, 59, died at 7:45 pm Sunday at…
Christian Science Monitor Amanda Clayton, lottery winner, defends food stamps. Michigan disagrees.Christian Science MonitorLast year, Leroy Fick of Bay County, Mich., told a television reporter that he still used food stamps despite winning $2 million from the state lottery. Mr. Fick was acting within any laws and regulations, his lawyer reportedly argued.Michigan lawmakers slow to…
Buffalo Post Office Consolidation Far from CompleteWKBW-TVBy WKBW News Buffalo (WKBW) With the busy election season approaching, the US Post Office is delaying its plan to consolidate many mail sorting facilities. The Buffalo mail sorting facility on William Street was scheduled to be consolidated, … More: continued here
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Telegraph.co.uk Treasury row over 'phantom' £25bn pension fund windfallTelegraph.co.ukBy James Hall George Osborne is expected to receive the money next month when the Government takes over Royal Mail's pension fund prior to the postal service's expected privatisation. The pension scheme has assets of £25 billion but liabilities of £35 …and more » More: continued here
eBay’s StubHub has acquired Peekspy, makers of the Fanvenues 3D mapping service. On its site, FanVenues calls itself “The Google of seat views for sports and concert fans.” OK. I guess that means the place where people go to search … More: continued here
If you need a little extra cash to buy that new iPad, eBay wants to take your old one off your hands. More: continued here
Amanda Clayton, a Detroit woman who made headlines after admitting that she still collected food stamps despite a million dollar lottery win, has now been removed from the food assistance program. Officials from the Michigan Department of Human Services confirmed that Clayton officially will not receive $200 a month in benefits, MSNBC reported. More: continued…