PARAGUANA, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuelan firefighters put out a blaze at the country's biggest oil refinery on Tuesday, paving the way for a restart of the facility and an investigation into the world's deadliest refinery accident in fifteen years. Energy Minister Rafael Ramirez has said the 645,000-barrel-per-day Amuay facility should …

Irish Times Vatican stamps honour Ireland's hosting of congressIrish TimesThe Vatican's philatelic and numismatic office has produced 12 stamps for 2012, two of which are described as being “distinctly Irish”. A 75 cent stamp features a Celtic cross from the Rock of Cashel in Tipperary, while a €1 stamp depicts …

Joanna Matthews will succeed Jane Newell, who last week announced that she would step down in September after nearly eight years with the plan. Unlike Newell, Matthews will not become chair of the Royal Mail's direct contribution fund, which has about £50m of savings so far. More: continued here

Those who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits (SNAP) will get their September benefits early, beginning this Saturday, September 1, to assist those impacted by Hurricane Isaac. If recipients normally receive benefits between the 1st and the 10th of the month, early benefits will be issued on September 1. If recipients …

Food Stamps distributed early ahead of IsaacKATC Lafayette NewsThose who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits (SNAP) will get their September benefits early, beginning this Saturday, September 1, to assist those impacted by Hurricane Isaac. If recipients normally receive benefits between the 1st and …and more » More: continued here

Venezuela stamps out refinery blaze, eyes a restartReutersPARAGUANA, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuelan firefighters put out a blaze at the country's biggest oil refinery on Tuesday, paving the way for a restart of the facility and an investigation into the world's deadliest refinery accident in fifteen years …and more » More: continued …

SPECIAL EDITION postage stamps have been issued by the Vatican to commemorate the 50th International Eucharistic Congress held in Dublin last June. More: continued here

If you were to stop a Washington Redskins fan on the street, you would feel the excitement and hope that they possess for the new season. Coming off of a disappointing 2011 season with a record of 5 wins, 11 losses, the Washington Redskins' fan loyalty and the anticipation generated …

Winner: Manassas Post Office building could become new City TavernInside NoVAAs a condition of the sale, the post office would remain in the building on a 99-year lease that went into effect five years ago, according to John Leggett, of Hudson & Marshall. The winning bid in April went to …

eBay Tuesday: Garde Architectural DrawingPatch.comOf course, the Garde Arts Center has gone through a number of changes since its heyday as a movie house. The seller historicalfindings offers this week's eBay pick, a high-quality reproduction of an architectural drawing of the Garde Theatre. The … More: continued here