Xinhua 2009 World Stamp Exhibition opens in central China cityXinhua, ChinaLUOYANG, April 10 (Xinhua) — "The exhibition shows that stamps are really an international hobby," said H. James Maxwell, president of China Stamp Society from the US at the newly opened2009 World Stamp Exhibition in central China's Luoyang City …China holds …

Lawsuit aimed at 'drug stamp' lawWDAM-TV, MSThe 1990 law is 1 of several "drug stamp" laws in the nation. The laws provide more penalties for drug dealing, and opportunities to charge dealers for evading taxes. But 28-year-old Todd Matherne of Chauvin (SHOH'-van) says in a lawsuit that nobody …Drug dealer fights …

Suspect involved in '01 post office scamShelbyville News, INThe Shelbyville News has learned she also was involved in the money order scheme while working for the Waldron Post Office in April 2001. Known then as Desiree Orick and married to Joseph Orick, 38, formerly of Waldron, she was employed less than …

The Simpsons have got it licked – the TV cartoon family feature on a new set of US stamps. More: continued here

Pikeville board makes progress on Post Office problemWayne-Wilson News Leader, NCThe Town of Pikeville recently received messages from the offices of Congressman Walter Jones and Senator Richard Burr concerning issues with the post office. The main issue is the inability of many Pikeville citizens to receive their home-addressed … More: continued …

A former Missouri Department of Social Services employee admitted taking bribes to approve food stamps for unqualified people, prosecutors said Friday. More: continued here

A furious bidding war has broken out on eBay, the online auction site, over a pair of tickets to next week’s opening home game of the New York Mets baseball team. More: continued here

Are food stamps taxable? How about unemployment benefits?Orlando Sentinel, FLBy Harriet Johnson Brackey | South Florida Sun-Sentinel For 2009 only, you can exclude from your income up to $2400 of unemployment benefits, says Bob D. Scharin, senior tax analyst with the tax and accounting business of Thomson Reuters. … More: continued …

Delivery groups reap online benefitFinancial Times, UKHome Delivery Network , the UK’s biggest consumer parcel delivery company after Royal Mail, forecast growth of 23.5 per cent over the next four years as more goods – from bottles of wine to rabbit hutches – are sent directly to shoppers’ homes. More: continued …

WAILUKU – The county is considering buying the old Wailuku Post Office for $1.5 million and converting the building into new office space. More: continued here