NPR 'Haunted Doll' Market Is Pretty ScaryNewser(Newser) – Surf around eBay and Etsy and you'll find a niche market that's right out of Poltergeist: haunted dolls. This online subculture got some media attention after a reporter stumbled on it in eBay's"Everything Else" section, NPR reports. "There …Weirdos are paying top …
Read More »Des Moines post office fined for defective forklift and tugs – DesMoinesRegister.com
DesMoinesRegister.com Des Moines post office fined for defective forklift and tugsDesMoinesRegister.comSafety violations at Des Moines' main U.S. post office prompted a fine of nearly $50,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The post office, 1165 Second Ave., was operating a forklift and two other …Des …
Read More »Record number of families receive food stamps in Pueblo County – KOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo News
Record number of families receive food stamps in Pueblo CountyKOAA.com Colorado Springs and Pueblo NewsPueblo County recently hit an all-time high for food stamp recipients. The Department of Social Services reports that last year 10,807 families received benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which amounts to 32,749 individuals. More: …
Read More »Village of Pinehurst Post Office Converted into Book Shop – TWC News
Village of Pinehurst Post Office Converted into Book ShopTWC NewsPINEHURST, N.C. — It's been nearly three years since the Village of Pinehurst Post Office closed its doors. Now there are plans to convert the historic building. After years of discussion as to how the building could be used, it is …
Read More »Teen accused of Boca post office armed robbery
A 15-year-old from Boynton Beach has been arrested in connection to the robbery of two Boca Raton post office employees and a woman in Delray Beach, according to Boca Raton Police. More: continued here
Read More »Woman robbed of thousands outside Millerston post office – BBC News
BBC News Woman robbed of thousands outside Millerston post officeBBC NewsA woman transferring cash was robbed of a five-figure sum after being forced to the ground outside a post office. The 51-year-old was carrying bags containing money when she was approached by three men and threatened with a blunt weapon.WOMAN …
Read More »Weirdos are paying top dollar for haunted dolls on eBay – Death and Taxes
NPR Weirdos are paying top dollar for haunted dolls on eBayDeath and TaxesDo you enjoy the cold, dead eyes of your doll collection but find you're still sleeping too well at night? Well, all you aspiring April Ludgates out there will be happy to know that for just 1,000% more, …
Read More »Teen accused of Boca post office armed robbery – Sun Sentinel
Teen accused of Boca post office armed robberySun SentinelInvestigators linked the teen to the post office robberies after matching his fingerprints to fingerprints found at the scene, police said. Detectives interviewed the teen, who told them he was also involved in several robberies, including one in …and more » More: continued …
Read More »CBO: Food stamp cuts would hit poorest the hardest – The Hill
CBO: Food stamp cuts would hit poorest the hardestThe HillThe budget scorekeeper found that families making under $15,000 would receive $600 less a year in food stamps if the maximum benefit was capped. More targeted options — reducing the income threshold needed to qualify for food stamps, or how quickly …and …
Read More »FedEx Q3 Earnings Preview: Analysts Expecting Strong Holiday Season Results
FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX ) reports fiscal Q3 earnings results Wednesday before the market open. The Street expected adjusted EPS of $1.87 on revenue of $11.79 billion. For Q4, adjusted EPS was estimated … More: continued here
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