Following the Redskins’ 34-19 loss to the New York Jets Sunday afternoon, several fans were injured in an escalator accident as they tried to leave FedEx Field. About six fans were taken to area hospitals for evaluation following the accident. Details about their conditions were not immediately known. Tony Wyllie, …
Read More »Original and rare 1969 Boss 429 Mustang on Ebay – Jalopnik
Original and rare 1969 Boss 429 Mustang on EbayJalopnikMuch to our amazement and delight this Wimbledon White Boss 429, currently listed on Ebay, is completely original and looks like it is still ready to race. Ford produced 859 Boss 429s in 1969—the first of a two year model run for …
Read More »Today in history: Dec. 5, 2011 – Record-Searchlight
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Read More »Governor: State Investigating Irene-Related Food Stamp Fraud – Patch.com
CBS New York Governor: State Investigating Irene-Related Food Stamp FraudPatch.comAdministered by states, the federal D-SNAP program is intended to provide food assistance to households not already in the SNAP program – also known as food stamps. Those receiving aid must meet income and asset eligibility requirements. …State Launches Fraud InvestigationHartford …
Read More »Albany post office in jeopardy – WFXL FOX 31
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Read More »Postal cuts to slow delivery of first-class mail – Utica Observer Dispatch
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Read More »Fedex Field Escalator Suddenly Stops
An incident involving the “upper level escalator” occurred just before the end of the Redskins Game Sunday as a large portion of the crowd was exiting Fedex Field in Landover. More: continued here
Read More »Shoppers to go online in a frenzy of clicks for Christmas gift buying – Sydney Morning Herald
Sydney Morning Herald Shoppers to go online in a frenzy of clicks for Christmas gift buyingSydney Morning HeraldeBay vice-president, Deborah Sharkey. Photo: Jim Rice AUSTRALIANS will be hitting the shops in record numbers this week without even stepping out their front door. While retailers are nervously waiting for Christmas shoppers …
Read More »Royal Mail warns on festive tips
The Royal Mail has warned staff not to accept Christmas gifts valued at more than £30 for fear of bribery charges. More: continued here
Read More »Kentucky’s congressional delegation keeps wary eye on proposed postal cuts – Lexington Herald Leader
Fox News Kentucky's congressional delegation keeps wary eye on proposed postal cutsLexington Herald LeaderThe post office closures have residents in rural communities and those near postal hubs, like Lexington, crying foul and the lawmakers who represent those communities are taking notice. "The United States Postal Service provides many Central …Analysis: …
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