Commemorative stamps issued to mark China, Ghana 50-year relations

New York Times (blog) Postal Service announces new Civil War stamp seriesTheDigitelThe US Postal Service has announced they're doing an annual series of Forever Stamps that recognize key events of the Civil Wa, which began 150 years ago today at Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor. The first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony took place …Letters: Slavery issues continue…

Stamps that help the city rise from the depressionWhittier Daily NewsConcrete stamps mark construction in Whittier and other cities. David Pelser, Director of Public Works for the city of Whittier, says "These things are often overlooked because they're down on the ground and are somewhat faded from their age. More: continued here

Teheux: Decreased spending, increased debt, anyone?Pekin Daily TimesWorking an entry-level job often means a lower standard of living than someone who is receiving subsidized rent, food stamps, medical benefits, welfare payments, etc. What kind of work ethic do we expect people to have when work doesn't pay as well as …and more » More: continued here

guardian.co.uk In pictures: Stamps toast BritainBBC News, UK –5 hours agoThe Royal Mail is to release special sets of stamps each month in 2009. January's collection will feature classic British designs from the mini skirt to the …Mini and other British design classics put their stamp on the postguardian.co.ukStamp of approval for British design classicsAFPRed telephone box…

Canada Post is rolling out four new stamps featuring the Tragically Hip, Rush, the Guess Who and Beau Dommage. More: continued here

Octuplets mother Nadya Suleman said she is no longer receiving food stamps or other forms of public assistance for her 14 children. The La Habra woman, who received worldwide attention when she gave birth to octuplets this year, said in an interview with NBC News that her family is not receiving any welfare benefits from…