24 Hours Vancouver DeVone Claybrooks Stamps' new new defensive line coachCalgary HeraldThe veteran defensive tackle announced his retirement on Wednesday, but will stay with the Stamps as the team's new defensive line coach. He takes that job from Brent Monson, who was moved over to the running backs portfolio on …
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Read More »EBay Reports Higher 4Q Earnings, Revenue – ABC News
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Read More »Hoarder fights to live in post office
A Dalhousie man, who has a reputation as a hoarder, is fighting the town to continue living in a former post office, which he heats with a wood stove and lights with car batteries. More: continued here
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Pennsylvania 12th District Rep. Mark Critz will host several events in the coming weeks to give area residents a chance to sign petitions opposing post office closures in his district. The U.S. Postal Service wants to close 3,700 post offices nationwide by 2015 as a way to save $20 billion. …
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