Greyhound leaves church members steamed
For the members of Mount Carmel Baptist Church, the bus ride to St. Louis went swimmingly. It was the ride back that gave them shivers. More: continued here
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Animal rescue stamps unveiled in Hickory today – Hickory Daily Record
Animal rescue stamps unveiled in Hickory todayHickory Daily RecordA 50-year tradition continues today with the dedication of the US Postal Service's latest social awareness stamp: Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet. …and more » More: continued here
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UPS Makes First Express Flights to Europe
United Parcel Service Inc. made three flights to Madrid and one to Istanbul overnight to get its first express shipments by plane into continental Europe since volcanic ash disrupted air travel. More: continued here
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Walk of force – The Hindu
The Hindu Walk of forceThe HinduA number of stamps and covers have been issued on the subject. The South India Philatelists' Association says two stamps (of the value 35p each) were issued … More: continued here
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Census Bureau: Means-tested government benefits rose in 2008 – American City & County
Census Bureau: Means-tested government benefits rose in 2008American City & CountyMedicaid (21.1 million), free or reduced-price school meals (11.5 million) and food stamps (9.3 million) were the most widely received means-tested benefits …Nearly Half of US Households Getting Federal BenefitsAbout – News & Issues (blog)all 2 news articles » More: continued here
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High court to hear Costco appeal – Investor’s Business Daily
KOMO News High court to hear Costco appealInvestor’s Business DailyThe case is important for discount sellers like Costco, Target (TGT), eBay (EBAY) and Amazon (AMZN). Costco shares rose 0.5% to 59.47.High court to look at Costco sale of Swiss watchesThe Associated PressUS top court to hear Costco-Swatch copyright caseReutersCostco Books Its Day in CourtMotley FoolWashington…
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Hampered by Iceland’s volcano, FedEx outlines some guidelines for shippers
FedEx Express restored limited service to southern Europe but can’t say when full operations will resume. More: continued here
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Mum’s the world at Nederburg this Mother’s Day
Show mum just how much you care this Mother’s Day with a special treat from Nederburg. A mouth-watering lunch served against the backdrop of mountain views is intended to give her a royal experience. More: continued here
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Goldman Sachs could roil California governor race – Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Monitor Goldman Sachs could roil California governor raceChristian Science MonitorThe SEC investigation of Goldman Sachs could hurt California gubernatorial candidate Meg Whitman, who as CEO of eBay sat on the investment bank's board. …Goldman Sachs becomes center of attention in governor's raceBizjournals.comMeg Whitman's Goldman Sachs Déjà vuHuffington Post (blog)GOP Gubernatorial Hopeful Whitman in…
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Theatre Royal Gala Opening Celebration
Tickets for the Theatre Royal Gala Opening Celebration will now go on sale next week. They were to be on sale from today (April 21) but Theatre Establishment Manager Guy Boyce says sales are being held back for a few days while plans for the Gala Variety … More: continued here