Stamps pick home-grown Dino

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. …

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Stamps stock up

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

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eBay.ph puts Pacman’s robe in auction for charity

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 …

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Mum’s Royal Mail row over missing cash – Shields Gazette

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 …

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Old Chatham Post Office faces possible closure

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 …

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