Portland man, 80, indicted for collecting dead brother's Social Security (The Oregonian)
A federal grand jury on Monday charged an 80-year-old Portland man with Social Security fraud alleging that over the last 13 years he's collected $87,000 in federal disability payments in the name of his long-dead brother. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Collecting medals
He may be small but this kid packs a punch. Dusty Hendrickson, 7, of Big Bear Lake, brought home gold and silver medals in snowboarding from the USASA National Championships at Copper Mountain, Colo., April 4-11. bigbeargrizzly.net |
What's really worth collecting?
As a nation of hoarders -- um, collectors -- sorts through boxes of Precious Moments and Beanie Babies, it might be time to admit we've been had. startribune.com |
Brandon Wood predictably collecting dust on Angels' bench
When the Angels traded for Alberto Callaspo last month general manager Tony Reagins was "defiant" in insisting that it wouldn't lead to Brandon Wood being further phased out of the team's plans, but predictably that's exactly what happened. Earl Bloom... hardballtalk.nbcsports.com |
Legion collecting food, clothing
The American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary is having a clothing and food drive for homeless veterans and their families in New Orleans. thenewsstar.com |