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Solitary hobby of stamp collecting keeps centenarian in touch After finishing his $2 lunch at the Russian American Community Services center, Julius Mansbach sifted through an envelope of stamps he had just received from his contacts. Mansbach's brother died in the bombing of Rotterdam in 1940, and his parents were never seen again after boarding…

Tim Grobaty: Dogs and cats getting US stamp of approvalContra Costa TimesThe fact that big-time animal advocate and stamp-backer Ellen DeGeneres introduced the stamps on her show last month is also something we put in the … More: continued here

NASHVILLE, Ark. — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of paying $5,000 and a used pickup for the murder of his estranged wife, who was shot at the discount store where she worked. The Howard County jury will determine whether David Camp, 63, of Stamps played a…

OSU Beavers Tyler Smith Gives Beavers Opening-Day Win With Single In 11thOSU BeaversSmith took a 3-2 pitch from Gonzaga reliever Mark Phillips and lined it right in front of Tyler Chism in left, bringing in Brian Stamps for his third run of the game and the Beavers' first victory of the 2011 season. The Beavers…

WASHINGTON (AP) – Food stamp recipients are ripping off the government for millions of dollars by illegally selling their benefit cards for cash – sometimes even in the open, on eBay or Craigslist – and then asking the government for replacement cards. More: continued here

Mangalore: Life of Jesus on stampsBellevisionBut a high school student has managed to show scenes of the life of Jesus through stamps of numerous countries, including Sri Lanka. Displaying his exhibition here during an exhibit organised by the Dakshina Kannada Philately and Numismatic Association … More: continued here