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Chance discovery for Dereham stamp enthusiastNorfolk Eastern Daily PressPhilatelist Steve Stevens has bought a book of stamps that are missing the silver from the Queen's head. Picture: Ian Burt By DAISY WALLAGE Wednesday, November 9, 2011 Excitement and intrigue are not what you would usually associate with the often … More: continued here

How S M Muthu Ended up Being on Japan's Postage StampsThe Better India (blog)In the 1980s, Japanese national Shuzo Matsunga and S M Muthu from Tamil Nadu developed an unlikely friendship over their common love of literature. In 2007, this friendship resulted in the Japanese government issuing postage stamps in honour of Muthu. More: continued…

The prices of staples have risen sharply, but an increase in food stamp allocations will not take effect until October. More: continued here

More Syracuse working poor rely on food stamps to get bySyracuse.comGreg Mann, an unemployed research analyst and real estate appraiser, sorts and cuts coupons at his home Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2012, in Braselton, Ga.. The recession that ended three years ago lingers on as the worst economic recovery since the Great … More: continued here

HS BASEBALL ROUNDUP: NR-W stamps itself as legit contenderFinger Lakes TimesWOLCOTT — The North Rose-Wolcott High School baseball team stamped itself as a team to watch after beating East Rochester earlier in the season. The Cougars are an out-and-out contender after silencing Lyons Thursday. An online service is needed to …and more » More: continued here

Food stamp use on the rise for militaryWQAD.com — Quad Cities News & Weather from WQADSome of the growth in soldiers' redemption of food stamps reflects the weak economic recovery, especially for spouses looking for jobs. In 2012, there was a 30% unemployment rate among spouses off active-duty military who were 18 to 24 years…