Kansas stamps in honor of Kansas Days, January 29, 2016Topeka Capital JournalGraphic design titan Bradbury Thompson, raised in Topeka, designed 16 Christmas issues for the U.S. Postal Service. This 1975 image is of a painting at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C. …and more » More: continued here
Colorado Public Radio Report: Boulder County lags in getting eligible residents on food stampsLongmont Times-CallThe nonprofit organization Hunger Free Colorado released a report Thursday it says shows that Colorado — and Boulder County in particular — lag behind the national average in enrolling eligible people for food stamp benefits. Boulder County officials …Colorado Struggles To Connect…
snopes.com MUST Be RFID Chipped.snopes.comA long-circulating variation on the latter claim involved individuals who received government assistance such as food stamps (SNAP) or general forms of what's known as "welfare" (like Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF). Claims that …and more » More: continued here
NEWS.com.au Rare 30c stamps printed in Adelaide that are being sold online for up to $1000. Picture: SuppliedNEWS.com.auThe current climate is really a dream for any stamp collector, who can either sell or buy the rare “emergency” stamps released by Adelaide's General Post Office. Last year Australia Post announced it would up the price of…
The colorful history of Golden's post officeGolden TranscriptThe rich 156-year history of the Golden post office includes a postmaster who was descendant of a famous Colorado explorer, a 3,800-pound safe that sits today at the back of a local jewelry store, and one of the city's most catastrophic construction … More: continued here
Topeka Capital Journal Walking with Kansas history, one stamp at a timeTopeka Capital JournalOn this, Kansas Day, the documentary nature of U.S. postage stamps opens a window to how well-known and obscure features of the state have been chronicled. “They are mini history lessons,” said Blair Tarr, museum curator for the Kansas State Historical …and more »…
ABC Online Givit app an 'eBay for charities'ABC Online"It's like eBay without the money or the auction. "And if they can't find what they need they can request it through the app as well." She said the concept meant charities which often have little storage space could order items they needed, far more …and more »…
WMTW Portland Poliquin says bill would close federal loophole keep terrorists from food stampsLewiston Sun JournalU.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin, a Republican, said current law allows some categories of terrorist criminals to apply for and receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps, upon leaving prison. During a …Poliquin Seeks to…
Under Armour and Facebook Climb While Abbott and eBay SlideABC NewsThe maker of infant formula, medical devices and drugs issued a profit outlook that disappointed investors. Nasdaq. Facebook Inc., up $14.66 to $109.11. The social network's quarterly profit more than doubled. Its user ranks rose 46 million to 1.59 …and more » More: continued here
Colorado Public Radio Colorado Struggles To Connect Food Stamps With The Needy, A New Report SaysColorado Public RadioColorado is having a hard time making sure needy residents who qualify for food stamps actually receive the much-needed benefit, new data shows. Hunger Free Colorado says the state is ranked 46th in the nation for access to…