Powerball jackpot worth $47 million for retired North Carolina fire department worker (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Jim R. Bounds/The Associated PressFrank Griffin and his wife, Loretta, of Asheville,,N.C., laugh during a news conference Monday in Raleigh after claiming their Powerball jackpot winnings.Retired Asheville Fire Department employee Frank Griffin is $47 million richer, but he has few…
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Powerball jackpot worth $47 million for retired North Carolina fire department worker (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
Retired NC fire department worker wins $47 million (AP via Yahoo! News)
Retired Asheville Fire Department employee Frank Griffin is $47 million richer, but he has few grand plans for the money. He mainly wants to spend more time with his wife.
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Retired NC fire department worker wins $47 million (AP via Yahoo! News)
International lottery scam claims another local victim (The Express-Times)
Bethlehem woman sends money toward taxes and exchange rate fees on a bogus United Kingdom lottery prize.
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International lottery scam claims another local victim (The Express-Times)
Seth Davis: Resilient Hoyas have learned from last year’s debacle; more notes (Sports Illustrated)
When I spoke with Georgetown coach John Thompson III late Sunday afternoon, I asked if he would give me the details on what he told his players after they lost at home to South Florida last Wednesday. Was he somber? Was he angry? What did he say? “Take me inside that locker room,” I said.
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Seth Davis: Resilient Hoyas have learned from last year’s debacle; more notes (Sports Illustrated)
BREAKING NEWS Winner of $144 Mega Millions jackpot announced (The Katy Times)
Despite claiming the largest prize in Texas Lottery history, Katy resident William R Kiefer wants no part of fame or fortune. This humble Texan only has three plans: retire, donate to worthy causes and encourage others to do the same.
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BREAKING NEWS Winner of $144 Mega Millions jackpot announced (The Katy Times)
Rookie comes to Bruins’ rescue: Take 5 (CBC.ca)
Adam McQuaid picked a perfect time to score his first NHL goal. The native of Cornwall, P.E.I., blasted in the game-winner for the Boston Bruins in their 3-0 win against the Montreal Canadiens at the Bell Centre on Sunday.
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Rookie comes to Bruins’ rescue: Take 5 (CBC.ca)
$20 million winning Lotto ticket sold at San Jose 7-Eleven (Contra Costa Times)
California Lottery officials reported that the winning Lotto ticket picked Saturday night was sold at the 7-Eleven at 1335 S. Bascom Ave., near Stokes Street and a block from Del Mar High School.
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$20 million winning Lotto ticket sold at San Jose 7-Eleven (Contra Costa Times)
Networking Opportunities (Convenience Store News)
February 08, 2010 – Social media is one of the most important things happening in marketing and media. It’s changing the way people use the Internet. It’s transforming how marketers communicate to consumers. And it’s something convenience retailers should be using to grow their business.
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Networking Opportunities (Convenience Store News)
Antioch man charged in beating over lottery win (San Francisco Chronicle)
An Antioch man has been charged with attempted murder for allegedly using a hammer to brutally attack one of his girlfriends in a dispute over a winning lottery ticket – she wanted to share the proceeds but he wanted it all, police said Thursday. Bradley…
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Antioch man charged in beating over lottery win (San Francisco Chronicle)
Celtics Should Have No Trouble Picking up Third Straight Win (New England Sports Network)
If it seems like the Celtics were on an ugly losing streak just a few days ago, that’s because they were. But the past is the past, and these C’s have figured out how to win again. They’ve won back-to-back games against Washington and Miami, and they’ll now look to keep the ball rolling against an New Jersey team that’s 4-44 and threatening for the worst record in NBA history. The C’s are well …
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Celtics Should Have No Trouble Picking up Third Straight Win (New England Sports Network)






