KB Toys, one of the nation’s largest toy retailers, filed for bankruptcy protection Thursday with a plan to close all of its stores, becoming the latest chain to succumb to the sharp decline in consumer spending this year.
The company, which runs about 460 stores, said in court papers that it intended to immediately begin going-out-of-business [...]

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From today’s Frederick News-Post:
The Frederick Rescue Mission will distribute 6,000 pounds of food today between 1 and 3 p.m.
Anyone in need can pick up a food box on the mission’s front lawn, 419 W. South St. There are no income requirements and no pre-registration.
The food is provided through a partnership between the rescue mission and the [...]

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Taken from Daschle asks Americans to help reform health care, by Dave Rochelson
As the Transition’s Health Policy team puts together its recommendations for the incoming Obama-Biden Administration, we want your thoughts and suggestions.
That’s why we’re asking Americans all across the country to host health care community discussions over the next few weeks to get input [...]

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The U.S. Postal Service reported a net loss of $2.8 billion for fiscal 2008, which it attributed to reduced mail volume caused by the economic slowdown and costs mandated by the Postal Act of 2006, including pre-funding worker retirement plans. The Postal Service also announced across-the-board shipping increases set for January that will raise prices [...]

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My Christmas present arrived late last week–a NetFlix Player by Roku. Our intention was to open it, make sure it worked as advertised, then pack it up until Christmas. Two seasons of Kim Possible and several episodes of The Rockford Files and 30 Rock later, the Roku shipping box is out in the trash and [...]

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One Laptop Per Child launched its second Give One/Get One (G1G1) program today. This year, order and delivery of the laptops in the US will be handled through Amazon.com. If you missed out on participating in this program last year, here’s your chance.
The laptops (known as XOs) run the latest release of Sugar on a [...]

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