Royal Mail plan under fire from MPs – This Is The Westcountry

Royal Mail plan under fire from MPsThis Is The Westcountry, UKThe Government's plan to part-privatise the Royal Mail has come under attack from a cross-party committee of MPs which complained about a "lack of transparency" about the proposals. The Commons Business and Enterprise Committee said it did not believe … More: …

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Food stamp increases begin today – Bradenton Herald

Examiner.com Food stamp increases begin todayBradenton Herald,  United StatesBy DONNA WRIGHT – dwright@bradenton.com More than 1.8 million Floridians will receive an increase in food stamps starting today as part of the federal economic stimulus. That’s welcome news to more than 27000 Manatee County residents who depend upon …Food stamp increases …

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The Simpsons on postage stamps? D'oh! – The Associated Press

CRIENGLISH.com The Simpsons on postage stamps? D'oh!The Associated PressThe Simpsons will appear on postage stamps. America's most enduring — or is that endearing — dysfunctional family will be honored on their own stamps, the Postal Service announced. It's been 20 years since Homer, Marge and family invaded the airwaves …The …

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Developers selling iPhone OS 3.0 on eBay – ZDNet Blogs

Developers selling iPhone OS 3.0 on eBayZDNet BlogsUnscrupulous “developers” have begun selling iPhone OS 3.0 (via their UDID slots) on eBay to pirates unwilling to sign up for a legitimate Apple Developer account — which costs $100. Prices range from $7 to $13. You are purchasing Apples new and … …

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Unsung Heroes With The Royal Mail – Hell Mail

BBC News Unsung Heroes With The Royal MailHell Mail, UKEvery year Royal Mail holds a competition to find the postman or postwoman of the year and as always, those nominated have all accomplished something unique, and over and above the call of duty. This year Royal Mail chose Neil Chesebrough, …Fundraising …

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Illinois to receive $890 million for food stamps – Chicago Tribune

Illinois to receive $890 million for food stampsChicago Tribune, United StatesAP SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois is to receive $890 million in federal economic stimulus money to shore up food stamp allotments for more than 600000 families. Gov. Pat Quinn announced Tuesday that Illinois also is to receive $11.5 million for the …

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Postal Service launching 'Simpsons' stamps – Hollywood Reporter

Postal Service launching 'Simpsons' stampsHollywood Reporter, United StatesBy Georg Szalai NEW YORK — The Simpsons are being immortalized on stamps to be launched by the US Postal Service later this year. The 44-cent first-class mail stamps, designed by Simpsons creator and executive producer Matt Groening, will feature … More: continued here

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