Panel says post office closing review flawed

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service relied on questionable data to identify more than 3,600 post offices and other retail operations to study for closure, an oversight panel has concluded. In many cases the selection process ignored whether an alt… More: continued here

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38th Maryland Game Bird Stamp Design Contest – Bay Net

Bay Net 38th Maryland Game Bird Stamp Design ContestBay NetThe Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites Maryland waterfowl artists to enter the 38th Annual Maryland Migratory Game Bird Stamp Design Contest. “Proceeds from the sale of these stamps help fund waterfowl and migratory game bird …and more » More: continued …

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Serving With Saddam’s Ladle – New York Times

Serving With Saddam's LadleNew York TimesThe eBay listing: Saddam Hussein Palace Christofle Soup Ladle Malmaison. Starting price: $100. The French-made silver serving piece had already racked up six bids. Its handle was stamped with Saddam's eagle and Baathist slogan. …and more » More: continued here

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Rhode Island approves food stamps for fast food

Some 30,000 low-income households on food stamps in Rhode Island may now buy prepared restaurant meals at Subway fast food restaurants. The controversial plan aims to help people who qualify for food stamps but, lacking access to a regular kitchen, fail to make use of them. More: continued here

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