Bradenton Herald USPS unveils Ringling poster stampsBradenton HeraldBarnum and Bailey Circus, Steven High, executive director of the John and Mable Ringling Museum and a representative of Feld Entertainment onstage during an event to unveil new, limited-edition Vintage Circus Posters Forever stamps at the Ca'd'Zan at … More: continued here

Ukip cancels freepost address after social media campaign inundates party with …MetroThe closure was revealed by the Ukip Bexley Twitter account, which posted a message from the Post Office that said it would no longer be able to accept items sent to the address. The political party, which is gearing …

Report: Banning Soda from Food Stamps Doesn't Help Obesity RatesCBS LocalSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (IRN/CAPITOL BUREAU) – Banning soda and other sugary drinks from the food stamp program wouldn't help obesity rates, according to a new report. CEO of the Illinois Public Health Institute Elissa Bassler says that they believe food …and …

UPI.com Newfoundland town holds a blowout sale for whale carcass on eBayThe Globe and MailA town on Newfoundland's west coast is taking a novel approach to an unusual problem. Cape St. George is trying to sell a recently deceased sperm whale on eBay. A large carcass recently washed up on …

The British Guiana 1c Magenta will be sold in New York on 17 June. It is the only surviving example of the stamps range commissioned and issued 158 years ago. More: continued here

Toronto Star Dead Newfoundland whale up for sale on eBayToronto StarGEORGE, N.L.—A town on Newfoundland's west coast is trying to sell its beached sperm whale on eBay. The most recent bid is $238.03 with six days to go. “Once the fat and flesh is removed you have a spectacular 40-foot …

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The Guardian Index funds criticise Royal Mail floatFinancial TimesPassive index fund managers have criticised the UK government for excluding them from the list of priority investors for the Royal Mail float but including hedge fund houses such as Third Point, Soros and Lansdowne Partners. Large tracker fund …Royal Mail Plots …

Daily Mail 'Holy Grail' of stamps to fetch $20 MILLION at auction – despite costing just …Daily MailFrequently described as 'the most valuable stamp in the world', the British Guiana 1c Magenta, pictured, will be auctioned in New York on 17 June. It is the only surviving example of the …

Town to auction off dead whale on eBayThe TelegramA screen shot of the eBay listing for the dead 40-foot sperm whale in Cape St. George. The town is asking for bids on the dead 40-foot sperm whale that landed on the beach at Marche's Point last week. The listing on …