Thursday, December 22, 2011

Deadly Explosions Rock Baghdad Amid Political Crisis - NYTimes.com

Deadly Explosions Rock Baghdad Amid Political Crisis - NYTimes.com: "BAGHDAD — A series of explosions ripped through Iraq’s capital on Thursday, an ominous turn for a country reeling from a deepening political and sectarian crisis that erupted after the departure of the United States military. It was Baghdad’s deadliest day in more than a year."

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Natural gas issue affecting 1,600 homes | WPRI.com

Natural gas issue affecting 1,600 homes | WPRI.com: "WESTERLY, R.I. (WPRI/AP) - National Grid says technicians are continuing to work on a natural gas outage in Westerly and that some restorations will be made overnight Thursday into Friday morning"

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Surge in online orders hits deliveries - FT.com

Surge in online orders hits deliveries - FT.com: "An unprecedented surge in internet shopping this Christmas has caused chaos for retailers and parcel delivery companies, who are struggling to deliver orders on time and admit they were unprepared for the sharp rise in demand."

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Ft. Lauderdale To Offer Homeless Free Rides Out Of Town « CBS Miami

Ft. Lauderdale To Offer Homeless Free Rides Out Of Town « CBS Miami: "FT. LAUDERDALE (CBSMiami) – Just in time for the holidays, the City of Ft. Lauderdale has come up with a way to help the homeless who have relatives in other parts of the country willing to take care of them."

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Seen At 11: U.S. Postal Service Turns To Deliveries After Dark « CBS New York

Seen At 11: U.S. Postal Service Turns To Deliveries After Dark « CBS New York: " You may have noticed someone lurking around your street after normal business hours. No need for alarm. It’s just your postal carrier."

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