Applications for foods stamps surge in South Florida – Sun-Sentinel.com

Applications for foods stamps surge in South FloridaSun-Sentinel.com, FL – Linda Trischitta, Ron AllenThey trickled into the office, a diverse quartet of strangers, applying for food stamps in Lake Worth. A former loan adviser, an electrical engineer, an unemployed man and a laid-off flight attendant were among those who came to the Department of …

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News Near You for May 3 (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

Hanover Hanover County residents in the nine newly formed recycling districts may order bins online through May 22 at http://www.co.hanover.va.us/works/curbside-recycling.htm. The bins will be delivered next month and service is set to begin July 1 for residents of the Atlee Ridge, Castlewood, Craney Island Farms, Deer Valley, King’s Charter, Madison …

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Showers wreck FedEx chances (The Star)

ROME: Holder Novak Djokovic took advantage of Roger Federer’s slump after a rain break to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 yesterday to set up a Rome Masters final against world number one Rafael Nadal. More: continued here

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Paltry pay-out for lost parcel – Sunday Sun

Paltry pay-out for lost parcelSunday Sun, UK – Ian RobsonYOU have to feel sorry for John Baxter after Royal Mail lost a package worth £141 . . . and offered just £8.22 compensation. John said the first class parcel did not arrive at its destination. He said: “It was a snap-on air impact …

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Ed Killer: Want your own artificial reef? Try eBay – TCPalm

Ed Killer: Want your own artificial reef? Try eBayTCPalm, FL – Ed KillerIf the final details of the bidding contract can be worked out — possibly this week — eBay window shoppers will be able to place bids on having a reef named for their choosing. The reef builders will need a bid …

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Chicago retools museums, attractions (The Myrtle Beach Sun News)

CHICAGO | How do you get seven beluga whales from Chicago to Connecticut? “FedEx” was Roger Germann’s quick answer. Germann is the spokesman for the Shedd Aquarium, which had to move its seven belugas and four dolphins in September before starting a restoration project at its Oceanarium. More: continued here

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