The celebrated stamp collection of the late Melbourne art dealer Julian Sterling will be auctioned next week. But a legal wrangle over the fate of 44 valuable stamps has bitterly divided Sterling's relatives. Mark Hawthorne reports.
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Washington Post (blog) Harry Potter and the Moneymaking Magic of Pop Culture StampsBusinessweekIt took two years and no small amount of controversy before Harry Potter received his very own U.S. postage stamp, but the official cultural gatekeepers of the American stamp world finally gave the fictional British wizard his due and sales have been …Inspector…
Rep. Fudge Goes on Food Stamps for Hunger AwarenessCleveland News – Fox 8Marsha Fudge, a democrat from District 11, "and the fact that in Washington, where I work every day, people are talking about cutting back on food stamps." With federal budget cuts, Rep. Fudge said food stamp programs are likely to be the first…
WCTV No sweets or soda for food stamp recipients? – WCTVWCTVPeople using food stamps may soon no longer be able to purchase candy or soft drinks with their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.Florida Bill Would Restrict Candy, Soda From Food Stamps – WFMYWFMYNews2.comall 4 news articles » More: continued here
Food stamp users on the riseWaterbury Republican AmericanFrom Litchfield County south through Greater Waterbury, Canaan is the only community in the region to see a drop in the number of individuals receiving food stamps, officially known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, from 2009 … More: continued here
I-Team: Fighting food stamp fraudTurn to 10.comAn NBC 10 I-Team investigation revealed how convenience stores will offer cash for food stamp benefits. "Tommy," a food stamp recipient, admitted selling his benefits to local convenience stores for cash, sometimes receiving 50 cents on the dollar. …and more » More: continued here
The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) is set to unveil special commemorative stamps and souvenir sheets this weekend to mark the canonization of Pope John XXIII and John Paul II in Vatican City. More: continued here