CBS News Cheap Food Trumps Healthy During RecessionCBS News, NYPresident Obamas's stimulus plan includes an extra $20 billion for food stamps which could be very important as the recession goes on. But food stamps can come with their own set of problems. According to research conducted by UCLA and PolicyLink, … …
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A FedEx cargo plane smashed into a runway and burst into a ball of fire while attempting to land at Tokyo’s main international airport Monday, killing the American pilot and copilot. Investigators believe wind shear, or a sudden gust of wind, may have been a factor. More: continued here
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Read More »Stimulus means more money for food stamps in SD – Forbes
Stimulus means more money for food stamps in SDForbes, NYIn a release, Rounds said that as of April 1, the maximum monthly food stamp benefit will increase based on household size. The governor says many South Dakotans have applied for food stamps in recent months and that due to extra funding, …
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Read More »Flooding closes west Wichita post office (The Wichita Eagle)
The post office facility near Kellogg and Tyler has closed after a water leak flooded the building. Letter carriers from the Delano Carrier Annex were able to collect their mail and depart on their daily routes. But contingency plans are being developed because the facility will not be available for …
Read More »FedEx cargo plane crashes at Tokyo airport; 2 dead (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
A FedEx cargo plane smashed into a runway and burst into a ball of fire while attempting to land at Tokyo’s main international airport Monday, killing the American pilot and copilot. More: continued here
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EBay Inc.’s Internet calling unit Skype unveiled software on Monday that works on corporate telephone systems. (EBAY) (GOOG) More: continued here
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People and Accounts of NoteNew York Times, United StatesMr. Danahy had managed the digital sales operations of The New York Post, owned by the News Corporation. Tony Davidson and Kim Papworth, executive creative directors at the London office of Wieden & Kennedy, were named partners. …Accounts, People & MiscellanyNew York Timesall …
Read More »Postal worker accused of stealing, reselling stamps (Baltimore Sun)
A U.S. Postal Service worker at the Elkridge post office is facing theft charges, accused of stealing more than $314,000 worth of stamps and, with a friend’s help, selling them on eBay. More: continued here
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