May 9: Lindbergh's eBay-Style Auction Starts 8AMPatch.comLook at the items and bid online—think eBay style. Win bids for guaranteed good seats at graduation, prime parking spots, camps, tickets and more. Funding goes to teachers, via the Lindbergh School District Foundation. 2) Excellence in Art awards … More: continued here
Bees attack post office customers WednesdayEastern Arizona CourierA harrowing scene unfolded near the intersection of Highway 70 and Fifth Avenue on Wednesday morning as a swarm of Africanized bees attacked anyone who ventured into the vicinity of the post office. Police and firefighters were called to … More: continued here
Television analysts were still sizing up the second-overall selection when University of Calgary Dinos star Anthony Parker glanced at his buzzing cellphone and bolted out of the room. A few moments later, the fleet-footed receiver was crossing the parking lot at McMahon Stadium to shake hands with his new employer. More: continued here
Bonnie Erbe: Bloomberg's ban on sodas part of bigger issueThe Salem NewsHe wants to ban people on food stamps (aka the federal SNAP program) from using them to buy sugar-sweetened beverages in New York City. The mayor's goal is clear: Government-funded programs should not underwrite people's self-destructive eating habits. …and more » More: continued here
CORVALLIS — Center fielder Brian Stamps is becoming an impact player for No. 3 Oregon State. More: continued here
When the phone rang and Dave Dickenson was on the other end, Brad Sinopoli was startled.The University of Ottawa quarterback went through the CFL evaluation camp and draft process without any indication the Calgary Stampeders were interested in him. More: continued here
Pacman’s robe MANILA, Philippines — eBay.ph continues to give back through The Opportunity Project, with the auction of Manny Paquiao’s silk, personally signed robe. The robe was up for auction until May 6, 2011. Proceeds of the auction will go to the Kapuso School Development (KSD)for the construction of 50 classrooms in poor and remote…
Globe and Mail Stamps sign pair of O-linemen picked in '10Calgary HeraldNot a single one, but there's a good reason: two players the Stamps drafted in 2010 who went on to complete their NCAA eligibility have now come to terms with the club, and will attend training camp next month. Stamps coach and general manager…
Shields Gazette Mum's Royal Mail row over missing cashShields GazetteMiss Jewers then submitted a compensation claim to Royal Mail and contacted police about the missing cash. But after a saga lasting weeks, the mum has been left with a set of first-class stamps. Miss Jewers, 39, said: “Bethany was devastated when the … More: continued…
OLD CHATHAM — Nearly 50 people crowded into the Chatham Town Hall Tuesday evening to discuss the U.S. Postal Service study and possible closure of the Old Chatham Post Office. More than 60 post offices across New York state face possible closure. From the strong community reaction at during the meeting, residents of Old Chatham…