Olympic stamps issued by Ghana are on display during the launching ceremony of Volume 3 of the “Official Worldwide Postage Stamp Collection for the Games of the XXIX Olympiad” in Beijing July 15, 2008. The 3rd volume of a four-set collection, which is authorised by both International Olympic Committee (IOC) …
Read More »BRITISH OPEN AT ROYAL BIRKDALE / After 54 holes, it’s a 53 / Norman turns back clock, conditions to lead by 2 (San Francisco Chronicle)
It has been more than 12 years since Greg Norman last held the 54-hole lead in a major championship. He slept on a six-shot cushion at the 1996 Masters, then marched back to Augusta National and wilted in one of the most astonishing collapses in history. On… More: continued here
Read More »Postal Service Goes to Bat for Children in Need – FOXBusiness
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Postal Service Goes to Bat for Children in NeedFOXBusiness –Jul 17, 2008"Yesterday, we celebrated the 100(th) anniversary of baseball's unofficial anthem by issuing the 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' stamp," said Postmaster …Hot Stove player unveils new stampCanton Repository (subscription)New Stamp honors an old baseball …
Read More »Spotting fakes – San Jose Mercury News
Spotting fakesSan Jose Mercury News, USA –4 hours agoShe wasn't able to afford the black leather bag's $1100 retail price, so when she bought it on eBay for $415, she considered it a triumph in bargain …The real deal or a steal? How to spot a fake purseSan Jose Mercury Newsall …
Read More »Chance to quiz Post Office chiefs – Milton Keynes Today
Chance to quiz Post Office chiefsMilton Keynes Today, UK –2 hours agoANGRY customers will quiz Post Office bosses tomorrow (Monday) over plans to axe six branches. Regional representatives of Post Office Ltd are attending a … More: continued here
Read More »PLENTY TO PLAY FOR (Sporting Life)
Justin Rose and Lee Westwood, two players who were the focus of attention in the build-up to The Open, found themselves playing mostly for pride at Royal Birkdale today. More: continued here
Read More »Of Interest: July 20, 2008 (Plattsburgh Press Republican)
LAKE PLACID — Extra Helpings is offering area residents a food package for $20. There are no income restrictions. Cash or money orders (no food stamps) are acceptable. More: continued here
Read More »In Hindsight: Time off? No, we're busy saving the economy – San Jose Mercury News
In Hindsight: Time off? No, we're busy saving the economySan Jose Mercury News, USA –4 hours agoSan Jose online auction powerhouse eBay was next on the tech earnings cavalcade, reporting profit in its latest quarter that was up 22 percent from a year …Renters jump at chance to ownSan Jose Mercury …
Read More »Wish you were here again – postcards are back – Scotsman
Wish you were here again – postcards are backScotsman, United Kingdom –Jul 16, 2008to friends and family from far-flung beaches, the nation's holidaymakers are staying faithful to the humble postcard. le, the Royal Mail has revealed it is … More: continued here
Read More »Ebay shares fall 13 pct after weak outlook, downgrades – Reuters
Malaysia Star Ebay shares fall 13 pct after weak outlook, downgradesReuters –Jul 17, 2008NEW YORK (Reuters) – EBay Inc's shares fell more than 13 percent on Thursday after its cautious near-term outlook led to downgrades by several Wall Street …EBay outlook hammers shares, profit risesReuters UKEBay Q2 profit rises 22%USA TodayEbay …
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