Buffett lunch gets record bid – Omaha World-Herald

Buffett lunch gets record bidOmaha World-HeraldThe top bidder for a lunch with Omaha investor Warren Buffett not only beat out the lone competitor Friday but also topped his, her or their own bid to set a record for the annual fundraiser and for charity auctions on eBay. …Warren Buffett lunch …

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Down economy has food stamp applications up – WTOL.com

Down economy has food stamp applications upWTOL.comA growing number of people, like Steinmetz, are counting on food stamps to get by. 95696 people receive food assistance through the Lucas County Department of Job and Family Services. That number has swelled 33 percent, from 71777 in 2008. … More: continued here

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Stamps’ Cornish a man for all topics – Calgary Herald

Stamps' Cornish a man for all topicsCalgary HeraldJon Cornish isn't afraid to comment on extraterrestrial life and organized religion, among other topics. There is definitely a beaten bath when it comes to football players. But to suggest that Calgary …and more » More: continued here

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Stamps giving lineman a second chance – Calgary Herald

Stamps giving lineman a second chanceCalgary HeraldNow, the Stamps are waiting to see if Canadian immigration officials will allow Washington, who had a troubled upbringing but who has owned up to his past and has been forgiven by his sister, across the border. "We signed him knowing it would be …

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USPS looking into post office closings

Thirty Arkansas post offices face possible closure by the U.S. Postal Service as the agency struggles to cope with multibillion dollar losses. USPS spokesman Stephen Seewoester confirmed via email that the agency is considering “discontinuing” the post offices in Ozan, Ogd… More: continued here

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Warren Buffett lunch goes for $2.6 million in online auction – msnbc.com

msnbc.com Warren Buffett lunch goes for $2.6 million in online auctionmsnbc.comThe amount isn't considered a bidding record for eBay's charity auctions because the record total was only surpassed after bidding had closed, eBay spokeswoman Lonnie Shekhtman said. All proceeds go to the Glide Foundation, which provides social …20 Questions for …

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