Demand for Food Stamps Remains High – Wall Street Journal (blog)

Demand for Food Stamps Remains HighWall Street Journal (blog)The number of Americans receiving food stamps dropped in June from declining disaster assistance, but there's still little sign of waning demand for the food assistance program. Food stamp rolls declined by 0.5% in June to a still-high … More: continued here

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FBI investigating possible hospital fraud – UPI.com

FBI investigating possible hospital fraudUPI.com2 (UPI) — The FBI says it is investigating whether a Minnesota hospital prosthetics manager stole prosthetic limbs and tried to sell them on eBay. An FBI affidavit in federal court said the bureau believes Peter Stasica, 50, prosthetics manager at the …and more » More: continued …

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More buzz than buy on American mobiles – New Zealand Herald

More buzz than buy on American mobilesNew Zealand HeraldThe most successful mobile shopping sites are eBay and Amazon, which together account for four out of every five mobile shopping transactions. Ebay reported nearly US$2 billion in mobile sales last year more than tripling its 2009 total and it expects …and …

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Waikato Hospital stamps on abuse – Stuff.co.nz

Waikato Hospital stamps on abuseStuff.co.nzThe Waikato District Health Board, which already has up to 10 security staff based at Waikato Hospital on its busiest nights, has started a hardline policy to stamp down on those who abuse the region's lifesavers. Under a new abuse and safety policy, …and more » More: …

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Diamonds, Jewelry Rank High in eBay’s Asian Trade – Rapaport

Rapaport Diamonds, Jewelry Rank High in eBay's Asian TradeRapaportOnline retailers from across Asia shared their experiences in eBay's''Asian Exporters' Index'' report that was published this week. The category for jewelry, gems and watches, ranked second –just behind clothing– as the most popular item purchased … More: continued here

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NH post office reopened; closure caused by fumes – NECN

NH post office reopened; closure caused by fumesNECNEXETER, NH (AP) — The US Postal Service says a post office in Exeter, NH, that was closed because fumes made some people nauseous and light headed has reopened. Seventeen employees were evacuated from the Exeter post office on Thursday after being …and …

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