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The Philadelphia Tribune Wilt Chamberlain Postal Stamp LuncheonThe Philadelphia TribuneIt's going to be a huge event recognizing a group of dedicated individuals who did the leg work and helped to lead a successful campaign that will produce two Wilt Chamberlain limited-edition Forever postage stamps. There will be a special luncheon …

The Borneo Post Unique stamp exhibition evokes memories of olden daysThe Star OnlineA set of rare stamps– the first ones used in the Straits Settlements – is among the collections on display at the 29th Asian International Stamp Exhibition, which began yesterday. Tan Chee Hui of the Philatelic Society of …

New Zealand Post's Hobbit stamps and coins featuring a real piece of Middle-earth are being snapped up by fans and collectors all over the world. More: continued here

Nationally, more than 47 million Americans receive food stamps. The number of Illinoisan's becoming dependent on the program has reached an all time high.  More: continued here

Washington Watch: Duck stamp puts Fleming in crosshairs of Americans for …The New Orleans AdvocateThe culprit is HR5069, the Federal Duck Stamp Act of 2014. The relatively succinct measure provides for an increase in the price of “migratory bird hunting and conservation stamps” — aka duck stamps— to $25 a …

KUALA LUMPUR: The government is considering to build a postal museum in the move to preserve Malaysian stamps as part of the country’s heritage. More: continued here

South Florida collectors dedicated to preserving, studying stamps from CubaSouth Florida News ServiceThe Cuban Philatelic Society of America, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the study and collection of stamps from Cuba and other countries, meets 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the South Miami High School cafeteria. Matias J. Ocner / …

Record high households on food stamps in IllinoisKFVSILLINOIS (KFVS) – Nationally, more than 47 million Americans receive food stamps. The number of Illinoisans becoming dependent on the program has reached an all time high. New data released by the Illinois Department of Human Services shows more … More: continued here

LePage Proposal Would Ban Purchase of Junk Food on Food StampsMaine Public BroadcastingAUGUSTA, Maine — Gov. Paul LePage says he wants to promote more nutritious foods for all Mainers, including those who receive benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as food stamps. LePage says he may propose …

Go, Stamps, Go! Eager to celebrate the Calgary Stampeders' win on city soil, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi has announced a free rally for the team. Calgarians are invited to Olympic Plaza from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2 to celebrate with the Stamps and the Outriders cheerleaders. …