The number of Oregonians receiving food stamps has risen 36 percent over the past year and is expected to climb through 2010. In Lane County, almost 70,000 people are receiving food stamps — nearly 1 in 5 residents.
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MoneyWeek Investing in the 'stamps that changed the world'MoneyWeekCollecting rare stamps isn't everybody's idea of an exciting hobby. In fact, it's not most people's. But to understand what drives the stamp collector, you must enter the slightly geeky – but, for some, incredibly profitable – world of philately … More: continued here
The Calgary Stampeders have a chance to accomplish something they haven’t done in a decade. The last time the Stamps won the season’s first three games it was 2000 when they were at the end of a decade-long run of great teams. More: continued here
PhlPost issues Philippine festival masks stampsGMA NewsStamp collectors, get ready: The Philippine Postal Corp. has issued another set of stamps, this time celebrating the colorful Philippine festival masks. PHLPost launched its “Philippine Festival Masks” commemorative stamps on Saturday, during the … More: continued here
Q. When does the price of postage stamps increase?What will the new cost be? A. On Monday, the price for a 1-ounce First-Class Mail stamp will increase from 42 cents to 44 cents, according to the U.S. Postal Service. More: continued here
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Lincoln Stamp Club celebrates 50 yearsLincoln Journal StarAbout 1,500 people typically attend the two-day event that features stamp displays, dealers and a popular beginners table where kids can buy stamps for a penny each and adults can buy stamps for a nickel each. Information tables include the American … More: continued here