Mecklenburg farmers: Funds are a must (The Charlotte Observer)

The farm bill evokes pastoral images in remote parts of the country. But the $307 billion spending plan passed last week contains money earmarked for even the most urban of counties — including Mecklenburg County. The bill includes a $10.3 billion increase for nutrition programs, including food stamps, as well …

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The Royal Mail. – The Age

The Age The Royal Mail.The Age, Australia –5 hours agoTo look at, the Royal Mail's restaurant is modest. Clean, orderly, comfortable but modest. It's part of a hotel retreat at the foot of Mount Sturgeon. … More: continued here

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