Pen pal corner (Sunday Observer)

The economy is alleged to be turning around. Even so, people continue to search for treasure. Time to answer a few letters. More: continued here

1 Million Americans Could Soon to Lose Their Food Stamps— And People of Color Are Getting Screwed the MostVICE NewsRogers is a 25-year-old felon with epilepsy who hasn't completed high school, which makes it virtually impossible for him to find a job. He's been homeless since September, and his only income until recently was a…

TVNZ New Zealand stamps attract record pricesTVNZ, New ZealandAn auction of rare New Zealand stamps in New York has broken all previous records, topping $4million, thanks to philatelic fans with deep pockets. "In the field of New Zealand stamps there's never been anything like it. This is by far the finest and … More: continued here

Fla. Welfare law blocked: Drug test for food stamps, EBT applicants not requiredExaminer.comThe controversial Florida welfare law requiring food stamps applicants to undergo a drug test before EBT benefits are issued was halted. A federal judge in Orlando temporarily blocked the measure after it was contested by the ACLU for illegal searches …and more » More:…

CBC.ca Stampeders re-sign Smith to new dealCalgary Herald"I'm really glad to be coming back to Calgary," said Smith, who joined the Stamps in 2008 and would have been a free agent next month. …Stampeders re-sign DB Brandon SmithTSNStampeders lock up SmithCANOEall 16 news articles » More: continued here

Stamps look to shake up defensive line with signingsCalgary HeraldThe Stamps signed former Winnipeg Blue Bomber defensive tackle Dorian Smith and former Carolina Panthers defensive end Hilee Taylor on Saturday; both will start out on the practice roster as they learn the Calgary playbook. “I want a look at them and I …and more » More:…