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Tony Stewart introduced Ryan Newman on Friday as the second driver for the newly formed Stewart Haas Racing team, uniting the two native Hoosiers for 2009. More: continued here
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Read More »Investigation launched into post office closures – Telegraph.co.uk
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Read More »Happy Anniversary (WTWO Terre Haute)
A Valley business celebrates more than 40 years of service. Tilford’s Variety Store sits in the 12 points area of Terre Haute. The store opened in 1968 and sells everything from food to knick-knack items. They even sell stamps and envelopes. More: continued here
Read More »Nationals Fans Are Experiencing Growing Pains, Too (Washington Post)
Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig and his merry band of owners were at Nationals Park on Wednesday night with 30,814 other baseball fans to see the Nationals get pounded, 12-0, by the New York Mets. More: continued here
Read More »Ebay seeking stake in South Korea's Gmarket – Forbes
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Read More »Spurned Woman Sells Underwear, Condom Wrapper on eBay – Associated Content
Spurned Woman Sells Underwear, Condom Wrapper on eBayAssociated Content, CO –Aug 15, 2008On August 8th, a 5-year veteran seller on the popular auction website eBay listed a pair of "knickers" and an empty condom wrapper found in her bed after … More: continued here
Read More »Stampeders back on field after bye week – National Post
Stampeders back on field after bye weekNational Post, Canada –3 hours agoWhile some Stamps were relaxing at their Calgary residences during the bye week, others went for a quick visit to their off-season homes. … More: continued here
Read More »Marine was shot by friendly fire because of inadequate training – This is London
ITV.com Marine was shot by friendly fire because of inadequate trainingThis is London, UK –2 hours agoThe family of a Royal Marine killed while assaulting a Taliban stronghold in Afghanistan angrily criticised the Ministry of Defence tonight after an …Helicopter rescue marine was shot by friendly fire because of …Mail on Sundayall …
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