PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As years go, Oregon’s 2009 was bleak. An Associated Press year-end survey found the news focused on the economy — an unemployment rate among the highest in the nation, foreclosures, bankruptcies and the misery that followed. That includes homelessness and great demand for relief such as …
Read More »eBay: 1.5 million items purchased via mobile this holiday – VentureBeat
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Read More »Wheeling Man Sentenced For Post Office Bomb Threat – WTOV9.com
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Read More »Downtown West Palm Beach bar auctions New Year’s Eve booths on eBay – Palm Beach Post
Downtown West Palm Beach bar auctions New Year's Eve booths on eBayPalm Beach PostMore Money news » From The Post and AP By Allison Ross WEST PALM BEACH — Roxy's new rooftop bar is turning to eBay for help with its table reservations this … More: continued here
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HARRISONBURG – An illegal alien caught with drugs and a gun in Front Royal has been sentenced in U.S. District Court to more than five years in prison. More: continued here
Read More »New Year’s post office changes (Ottumwa Courier)
OTTUMWA — All post offices in the Ottumwa district will be open on Thursday, Dec. 31, but many will shorten retail lobby hours and close at noon. Regular mail delivery for Dec. 31 will be unaffected by the change. More: continued here
Read More »Tubular Bells To Feature On New Royal Mail Stamps – Hell Mail
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Read More »Phillips’ defense dominant in Dallas Cowboys’ 17-0 win (Dallas Morning News)
G.J. McCARTHY / DMN In a season full of outstanding defensive performances, the Dallas Cowboys turned in their best Sunday, beating the hapless Washington Redskins, 17-0, at FedEx Field and earning a playoff spot, writes Jean-Jacques Taylor. More: continued here
Read More »New stamps to show album covers – Independent
New stamps to show album coversIndependentA dogs' home, the Girl Guides and album covers will all be featured on new stamps being released in 2010. Legendary designs on albums including Mike … More: continued here
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The Royal Mail paid out around £1m every month last year to customers whose post was lost, damaged or delayed. More: continued here
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