News10.net Powder forces post office evacuationStockton RecordBy The Record GALT – The US post office in Galt was evacuated and closed for two hours Thursday morning as a hazardous-materials crew investigated a suspicious blue powder among the mail. Cosumnes Community Services Fire Department Deputy Chief John …Mysterious powder found at …
Read More »It’s On eBay: 1960’s Affton High Sailor Cap – Patch.com
It's On eBay: 1960's Affton High Sailor CapPatch.comBy Andrew Dana Hudson We here at Patch thought it would be fun to look at what sorts of local memorabilia are up for purchase on eBay.com. To start us off, we have a classic looking sailor's hat with the word "Affton" printed …
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CNN WebMD is on Yahoo!New York PostYahoo! drafted the wish list of assets before naming former eBay exec Scott Thompson as its new CEO Wednesday, said one source, who declined to be identified. Thompson might add or change the assets, and a deal may fail to materialize, said the person. …
Read More »Sandy Springs rallies for postal identity – Atlanta Journal Constitution
Reporter Newspapers Sandy Springs rallies for postal identityAtlanta Journal ConstitutionBy Patrick Fox AP The Postal Service has agreed to poll Sandy Springs residents early this year by mail to gauge support for the change. Six years after incorporating, Sandy Springs remains in Atlanta's shadow for mail delivery because post office…Atlanta …
Read More »Chinese dragon stamp ‘too fierce’ say web users – AFP
AFP Chinese dragon stamp'too fierce' say web usersAFPBEIJING — A Chinese postage stamp depicting a dragon with its fangs and claws bared has drawn sharp criticism on the nation's microblogs, with many saying it puts too frightening a face on their rising country. The commemorative stamp went on sale … …
Read More »A Mandaree post office update – Bismarck Tribune
A Mandaree post office updateBismarck TribuneIt was brought to Mandaree residents' attention that the US Postal Service is planning to permanently close the Mandaree post office and expects residents to use services in neighboring towns – such as New Town and Watford City – which range from 60 to … …
Read More »Immigrants may be hit hardest by MaineCare cuts, tighter food stamp rules – Bangor Daily News
Immigrants may be hit hardest by MaineCare cuts, tighter food stamp rulesBangor Daily NewsBy Kathryn Skelton, Sun Journal AUGUSTA, Maine — Changes in the state budget approved last spring and now in effect include cutting MaineCare coverage for hundreds, stopping food stamps for some and, in two weeks, telling 2500 …
Read More »China issues stamps to mark Year of Dragon – People’s Daily Online
People’s Daily Online China issues stamps to mark Year of DragonPeople’s Daily OnlineBy Wang Dan (Beijing Daily) The stamp for the Year of the Dragon went on sale on Jan. 5. Each set contains one stamp, which has a face value of 1.2 yuan, and each person is allowed to …
Read More »The Caucus: Gingrich Campaign Defends Remarks on Food Stamps
The campaign of Newt Gingrich was pushed to defend remarks he made about food stamps that some bloggers and news Web sites interpreted as racially offensive. More: continued here
Read More »Mason Square fights for post office – WWLP 22News
Mason Square fights for post officeWWLP 22News(WWLP) – Residents of Mason Square are fighting to keep their local post office open. There are 3653 local post offices slated for possible closure across the nation. To folks in Mason Square, only one matters… their own. If the Mason Square office …and …
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