Two Office REITs Post Higher EarningsWall Street JournalBy AD PRUITT Boston Properties Inc. and SL Green Realty Corp. reported stronger-than-expected quarterly earnings, a sign that the nation's largest office landlords have been able to boost revenue despite tepid job growth. Boston Properties, which owns …and more » More: continued here
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Many of the over 100 dogs found in the back of a U-haul in Fayette County in early January are about to take another ride, courtesy of FedEx. More: continued here
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BLAND – Residents celebrated Tuesday after hearing their local post office will stay open. The post office lease ended but a last minute agreement changed everything. More: continued here
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Read More »As fewer families get food stamps, more are turning to area food pantries – KOAM-TV
As fewer families get food stamps, more are turning to area food pantriesKOAM-TVBy Lindsey Henry, Reporter – bio | email A new Kansas policy cuts back on food stamp benefits towards US born children with illegal immigrant parents. Those who backed the plan say the new policy levels the playing …
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CTV.ca Items from stricken cruise ship the Costa Concordia up for sale on eBayThe AustralianCosta Concordia casino token up for sale Starting bidding price for morbid trinket $900 Australian tries to sell Costa Concordia on eBay In pictures: Costa Concordia runs aground PASSENGERS from the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia …
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CTV.ca Items from stricken cruise ship the Costa Concordia up for sale on eBayHerald SunCosta Concordia casino token up for sale Starting bidding price for morbid trinket $900 Australian tries to sell Costa Concordia on eBay In pictures: Costa Concordia runs aground PASSENGERS from the stricken cruise liner Costa Concordia …
Read More »WHAT OTHERS SAY: Food stamps used as a political toy – Santa Rosa Press Democrat
Media Research Center WHAT OTHERS SAY: Food stamps used as a political toySanta Rosa Press DemocratBut it's a callous and cynical technique that misrepresents the federal food stamp program, foments unnecessary resentment and offers no solutions that would reduce reliance on this vital safety net. GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich's …
Read More »Food stamps and the right to make unhealthy decisions – Los Angeles Times
Opposing Views Food stamps and the right to make unhealthy decisionsLos Angeles TimesIs it fair to mandate to food stamp recipients what they can and can't eat? Sen. Ronda Storms (R-Fla.) thinks so, which is why she authored a bill that imposes restrictions on what people can buy with federal …
Read More »Why Patagonia Opts for a Wacky eBay Storefront (K4) – Network World
Why Patagonia Opts for a Wacky eBay Storefront (K4)Network WorldDefying expectations of for-profit retailers, Patagonia invests in an eBay partnership that allows customers to resell their used clothing. ROI be damned. By Michael Ybarra, CIO When the IT shop at Patagonia was handed a new project to link its website …
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