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Once again, the Chinese government is planning to kickstart its economy with infrastructure projects, a source of growth that it’s turned to off and on since 2008. The funding for this will inevitably … More: continued here

Quartz Until China stamps out corruption, its debt habit will keep getting worseQuartzUntil China stamps out corruption, its debt habit will keep getting worse. By Naomi Rovnick — January 17, 2013. Once again, the Chinese government is planning to kickstart its economy with infrastructure projects, a source of growth that …

Music legends set to appear on stamps for Australia Post Legends seriesAdelaide Now"I think one of the romantic things about stamps is I see letter writing as a dying art and it's something I really love. "Instead of emails, I would much rather get a letter from someone because they …

Apple stamps make debut today in Yakima, WAYakima Herald-RepublicApple stamps make debut today in Yakima, WA. Posted on January 16, 2013. Apples featured on new stamps are (clockwise, from left) Granny Smith, Northern Spy, Golden Delicious and Baldwin. (photo illustration by TJ MULLINAX/Yakima Herald-Republic) … More: continued here

New York Daily News Crazy Talk: Woman Who Fell Through Sidewalk Fat Because of Food Stamps?The Root… chose a unique angle, using the occasion to make social commentary about health care costs – and giving us a peek into his own mind when he pretty much assumed the black woman …

Tax stamps don't make man's pot legalWinona Daily NewsConlin was sentenced Wednesday in Winona County District Court to 90 days in jail and 20 years of probation for possession of marijuana with intent to sell. A 36-month prison sentence was stayed, provided he successfully completes probation. More: continued here

Stamps Getting More Expensive; Shipping Costs Also IncreasingPatch.comThe US Post Office is increasing the price of stamps and other shipping on Jan. 27. How much? A penny on the stamp — increasing it from 45 to 46 cents. Shipping packages with Priority Mail will be going up too, anywhere from …

The stars of New Zealand’s newest postage stamps would send Indiana Jones running for cover… but will have Slytherin fans rejoicing! The Chinese New Year on February 10 marks the start of the Year of the Snake – and New Zealand Post is marking the occasion with the release of …

Food stamps mean fewer hungry kidsFuturity: Research NewsNearly half of all American children are expected to receive SNAP assistance at some point in their childhood. "Our results suggest that SNAP is largely doing what it is intended to do—helping alleviate food insecurity," says economist Brent Kreider … More: continued here

The stars of New Zealand’s newest postage stamps would send Indiana Jones running for cover… but will have Slytherin fans rejoicing! More: continued here