British sprinter turns to eBay for Olympic bid – AFP

BBC News British sprinter turns to eBay for Olympic bidAFPLONDON — A British athlete on Wednesday put himself up for auction on online giant eBay in a desperate attempt to attract sponsors in the run up to London's 2012 Olympic Games. The eventual winner will earn the right to emblazon …

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More using food stamps since downturn – The Seattle Times

Washington Times More using food stamps since downturnThe Seattle TimesMore than 46.3 million people received a total of $75.3 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, in fiscal 2011, according to US Agriculture Department statistics released Monday. …Government fighting food stamp fraudWashington TimesAfter state's push, …

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Is the post office outdated? – WBTV

New York Times Is the post office outdated?WBTVCHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) — Is the United States postal service on the way out? Can the post office keep up with a rapidly changing world? Well, that depends on who you talked to. "I mail stuff probably about twice, …How to Help the …

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