Asset test proposed for people on food stamps – WMTW Portland

Austria stamp overprinted 'Poczta Polska' tops $13000 in Cherrystone saleLinn’s Stamp NewsPost-World War I Poland used German and Austrian stamps overprinted with “Poczta Polska.” A very elusive overprinted grayish-violet 10-krone of Austria's 1916-18 Coat of Arms set was sold in January by Cherrystone Auctions for $13,225 at its offices in … More: continued here

DETROIT — Viagra and pornography are not staples on the government’s food stamp list. But authorities say a Detroit store supplied them during a series of illegal deals. More: continued here

Soldiers Increasingly Relying On Food StampsWIBWThe recent surge in food-stamp spending has prompted some critics to worry that the $76 billion program is creating an over-reliance on government handouts. What these critics may not realize is that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is … More: continued here

Calgary Herald Game ReviewCalgary Herald,  Canada –Jul 4, 2008Stamps DB Brandon Smith. A sack and a forced fumble in the first half for the Calgary rookie. Stamps' Demetris Summers. Frustrated at missing opener with … More: continued here

Financial Times China's economic slowdown licks stamp pricesFinancial Times“Philately gets you nowhere,” is one of Laurie Margolis's favourite quips. The BBC journalist and editor, whose biggest claim to fame is that he broke news of Argentina invading the Falkland Islands, has not done as well with his stamp collection as he … More: continued here

New stamps will feature famed Disney villainsVentura County StarAnother set of Walt Disney stamps— this one featuring 10 villains from animated films — will be issued at 1:30 p.m. July 15 during the D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center. The stamps will be issued in sheets of 20, with each villain appearing … More:…