Linn’s Stamp News Soaking U.S. Classics Forever stamps requires hot water and patienceLinn’s Stamp NewsIn late May, the United States Postal Service announced that the self-adhesive Classics Forever commemorative stamps would have soakable adhesive. The stamps, in a souvenir sheet of six, were issued June 1 at World Stamp Show-NY …

USA TODAY Diwali Forever: Hindu festival gets USPS stamp of approvalUSA TODAYNEW YORK — Diwali came early this year in the United States. On Oct. 5, three weeks before the Hindu festival of lights, the U.S. Postal Service released a Diwali Forever stamp to commemorate the holiday. The first-day-of-issue dedication …

KVUE.com Poverty is going down in Texas, but food stamp need isn'tKVUE.comAlthough incomes have been rising and poverty declining in Texas, there's been less change in the share of households relying on food stamps, new U.S. Census data shows. In 2015, 12.5 percent of Texas households used the program, down …

Times of India What keeps philatelists still glued to the stamps? – Times of IndiaTimes of IndiaPhilately — the collection and study of postage stamps — was a hobby that was quite popular among many till a decade ago.and more » More: continued here

Leigh Journal Bosses deny social media claims that Royal Mail offices in Atherton …Leigh JournalROYAL Mail bosses say they have still not decided if the delivery and sorting offices in Atherton and Tyldesley are to close despite claims to…and more » More: continued here

Linn’s Stamp News Tips for soaking Classics Forever stamps | Linns.comLinn’s Stamp NewsNot so long ago, most U.S. self-stick stamps were printed on paper with a water-soluble layer between the stamp paper and the adhesive.and more » More: continued here

The Guardian eBay pays £1.1m UK tax on revenues it told US investors were £1.1 …The GuardianFirm appears to have reduced its tax bill by routing advertising fees from British sellers through an overseas company.and more » More: continued here

International Business Times Columbus Day Weekend 2016: Which Grocery Stores, Post Offices …International Business TimesEverything you need to know about closures on Columbus Day.and more » More: continued here

Times of India What keeps philatelists still glued to the stamps?Times of IndiaHowever, avid stamp collectors in the city are not yet ready to give up on their efforts to instill the interest among today's youngsters. South India Philatelists' Association (SIPA) is one such group in Chennai, which has been …

3.22 percent of people in Lombard receive food stampsDuPage Policy JournalThe Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the food stamps program, also known as "SNAP," for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. According to DHS, a family of four earning $40,020 per year receives $649 per month. A family of …and more » …