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Inmate claims he came up with idea for Doritos Taco Bell shells
Many an inebriated college student may have thought about how good tacos wrapped in a Doritos shell would taste, but a prison inmate is suing Taco Bell, saying the idea for the fast-food hit was his. Gary Anthony Cole, 49, filed a federal lawsuit May 15...
Tags: Prisons, U.S. Department of Commerce, Government Postal Delivery, Trials, Litigation
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Inmate sues Taco Bell over Doritos taco shells
Many an inebriated college student may have thought about how good tacos wrapped in a Doritos shell would taste, but a prison inmate is suing Irvine-based Taco Bell, saying the idea for the fast-food hit was his. Gary Anthony Cole, 49, filed a federal...
Tags: Prisons, U.S. Department of Commerce, Government Postal Delivery, Trials, Litigation
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Pet news briefs: Dog attack stats ranked by city
My Pet WorldThe U.S. Postal Service has released dog attack rankings for 2012 by city. Last year, nearly 5,900 letter carriers were attacked by dogs. Overall, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there were thought to be about 4.7 million...Tags: Flu, Chicago Tribune Columnists, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), Lyme Disease, Diseases and Illnesses
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J.C. Clemons: Ex-mayor devoted life to Kissimmee
J.C. "Jake" Clemons spent his life in Kissimmee, carrying mail to its residents, coaching youth sports and volunteering at church, even serving in the city's top political posts. "He was born in Kissimmee, and he always felt he should give something...
Tags: Kissimmee, Government, Public Officials, Politics
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Lehigh Valley takes action to 'Stamp Out Hunger'
On behalf of Second Harvest Food Bank and our network of member agencies that provide food assistance to more than 70,000 people each month, I would like to extend sincere thanks to the National Association of Letter Carriers. On May 11, for the 21st...Tags: AFL-CIO, Relief and Aid Organizations
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Relay powers on, despite weather
The Courier-Tribune, Asheboro, N.C.Uncertain weather is a lot like cancer. You hope for the best, but you never know what will be next. That was the philosophical attitude of Co-Chairs Richard Brooks and Mark Vuncannon as they kept an eye on the sky but didn't let the clouds or showers...Tags: American Cancer Society, Human Interest, Pancreatic Cancer, Healthcare Provider, Chemotherapy
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EDITORIAL: Editor's notebook
The Capital, Annapolis, Md.The current system for providing bus transit in Central Maryland is fragmented, inefficient and more expensive than it needs to be. So says John Powell Jr., the Howard County transportation administrator, who is pushing to create a nonprofit...Tags: Laurel, Annapolis, Public Transportation, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Howard County
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Dad's in the hospital, mom checks out
Dear Amy: My father has cancer, along with other health issues. Though his prognosis is fine, my mother seems to be showing a complete lack of concern or involvement with his health care. He has gone to oncologist and radiologist visits by himself. He...
Tags: Family, Healthy Diet, Eating Disorders, Reviews
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Mail bonding: Postal carrier's visit proves life-saving
Cape Cod Times, Hyannis, Mass.Charles "Ed" McGovern, who is 92 and lives alone, fell out of his recliner on Valentine's Day night. He ended up face down on the floor, in pain, immobilized, alone and dehydrated, waiting for more than 12 hours. But he consoled himself, thinking that...Tags: Somerville
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Ricin-laced letters intercepted at postal facility
The Spokesman-ReviewTwo ricin-laced letters were seized this week at a postal facility in Spokane -- one addressed to a federal judge and another to the Spokane post office, postal officials have reported. The letters were postmarked Tuesday, officials said. The FBI said...Tags: Unions, Employees, Barack Obama, Medical Procedures and Tests, Health and Safety at Work
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Renovations give South Charleston pool a Key West feel
Charleston Daily Mail, W.Va.SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Lounging at Ridgewood Pool conjures images of a day at the beach. "It's like a Key West atmosphere," said John Wright, vice president of the pool board. "It's a beach resort theme." Wright and pool board president Keith...Tags: Key West, Dwayne Johnson, Ridgewood
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N.J. tea party group feels victimized by IRS
The Philadelphia InquirerUnlike some nonprofit groups that have obtained tax-exempt status to help influence elections with millions of dollars in TV ads, the Greenwich Tea Party Patriots of South Jersey say they have no desire to flood the airwaves. They just want to pay...Tags: Elections, Media Industry, Tea Party Movement, Taxation, Barack Obama
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