Food stamps: County makes big gains
A program that has been singled out for national ridicule is rapidly improving. More: continued here
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RUSSIA: SUSPECTED BOMB IN POST OFFICE WAS ONLY A VIBRATOR – Agenzia Giornalistica Italia
Telegraph.co.uk RUSSIA: SUSPECTED BOMB IN POST OFFICE WAS ONLY A VIBRATORAgenzia Giornalistica Italia(AGI)St,Petersburg- A package emitting suspicious sounds in a Russian post office was alerted as a bomb but was merely a vibrator. The "red-light" alarm occurred in Karelia, a republic in Russia's northwest. An anti-terrorism squad was called by office …'Sex-bomb' causes havoc at…
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Earthquake’s shock waves destroy FedEx station in Japan
A FedEx Express station in Sendai, Japan , on the country’s northeast coast, was destroyed in Friday’s quake, a spokesman said. More: continued here
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Mom pulls plug on Bieber shoe bid – Toronto Sun
Globe and Mail Mom pulls plug on Bieber shoe bidToronto SunThe eBay auction for one of Bieber's shoes will start over after the winning $5500 bid reportedly came from a fan using her mother's account without permission. The pair of signed and worn purple Nikes were donated by the Canadian pop star to his alma…
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Artists’ Ensemble stages tale of valuable stamps – Rockford Register Star
Artists' Ensemble stages tale of valuable stampsRockford Register StarAfter growing up in poverty, she has acquired two stamps from the tiny island nation of Mauritius that are worth a fortune. It won't be simple to cash in, however. Performances are at 7:30 pm Thursdays, 8 pm Fridays, 4 and 8 pm Saturdays and 2 pm…
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Offenders to scrub London station before royal wedding
Convicts will clean up Hyde Park Corner tube station, expected to be used heavily by visitors celebrating the April 29 nuptials More: continued here
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Plan to sell Lititz post office moves forward despite opposition – Lancaster Newspapers
Lancaster Newspapers Plan to sell Lititz post office moves forward despite oppositionLancaster NewspapersSenior US Postal Service officials said this morning they are moving forward with the appraisal and sale of the downtown Lititz post office, a process that appears to be irreversible despite opposition from merchants. …and more » More: continued here
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Plan to sell Lititz post office moves forward despite opposition
Senior U.S. Postal Service officials said this morning they are moving forward with the appraisal and sale of the downtown Lititz post office, a process that appears to be irreversible despite opposition from merchants. In a closed-door meeting with elected officials and business leaders, postal off… More: continued here
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Clerk pleads guilty to food-stamp fraud at Grand Rapids gas station – The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com
The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com Clerk pleads guilty to food-stamp fraud at Grand Rapids gas stationThe Grand Rapids Press – MLive.comGRAND RAPIDS – A worker at a Marathon gas station pleaded guilty this afternoon to taking part in food-stamp fraud. Tuyen Khanh Nguyen pleaded guilty before US District Judge Robert Jonker, who set sentencing…
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County to bolster food program for the poor – San Diego Union Tribune
County to bolster food program for the poorSan Diego Union TribuneA federal program that provides nutritional assistance to low-income people across the county could soon see dozens of improvements, including allowing select customers to use the electronic equivalent of food stamps at area …and more » More: continued here