Stamp of approval for philatelistsHawick Today, UKThe Hawick Stamp and Postcard Society has an unequalled run of success at what are considered the Scottish championships of the stamp world. very congress for the past nine years – no other club has enjoyed such success. Not only that, trophies were … More: …

Found on EBay — 1958 Dodger TicketsLos Angeles Times, CAIf you are under 13 years of age you may read this message board, but you may not participate. Comments are moderated, and will not appear until they've been approved. Larry Harnisch. The leading Black Dahlia expert and a collaborator in the …

Stamp tax to be obtained from cram schoolsChina Post, TaiwanTAICHUNG, Taiwan — Stamp tax will be collected strictly from ubiquitous cram schools and nurseries in Taichung, a municipal government spokesman said yesterday. Many such institutions, including those offering English and Japanese language programs, … More: continued here

Burnham-On-Sea Postie bit by snakeThe Sun, UKHe bravely sucked out the poison before continuing on his round. The snake wriggled away, but Royal Mail bosses closed the box and put up a warning sign in Brean Cove, Somerset. Alan said: “It made me jump. I think the snake was as shocked …

NASHVILLE, Ark. — Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of paying $5,000 and a used pickup for the murder of his estranged wife, who was shot at the discount store where she worked. The Howard County jury will determine whether David Camp, …

Marion mayor optimistic in face of GM cutsChicago Tribune, United StatesAP MARION, Ind. – Mayor Wayne Seybold is optimistic about the future of the city's General Motors plant, despite the company's announcement it will cut 21000 US jobs and phase out the Pontiac brand that the factory stamps metal panels for. …

It's possible to apply over the phone for food stampsSouth Pittsburgh Reporter, PAMore working families can now get Food Stamps. Many people who are working, or who have been laid off but have money in the bank, think they're not eligible for food stamps. But this public safety net is there …

KCBS Whitman Lays Out Plan to Solve California's Fiscal WoesWall Street Journal Blogs, NYFormer eBay CEO Meg Whitman was back among her counterparts Monday afternoon, speaking at a Silicon Valley Leadership Group event at Yahoo headquarters. Only this time, she was appearing not as a tech executive, but as a gubernatorial …

Online Postage Tools Can Save You TimeWashington Post, United StatesI used to think the post office's biggest, modern innovation was the transition from lickable to sticker stamps. But a host of online shipping tools can save you money and time; you might never have to wait in line at your local …

KCBS Former eBay chief faces skeptical tech leadersSan Jose Mercury News,  USAFormer eBay chief executive Meg Whitman returned to Silicon Valley as a potential candidate for governor on Monday, facing a roomful of business leaders who appeared skeptical that anyone—even one of their own—could cut through California's political …Whitman Lays …