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Pirates of earlier era received stamp of approvalNorman TranscriptAlong with the release of the stamp, the U.S. Postal Service launched a campaign called “8 on 8.” It's a take on Stargell's retired No. 8 jersey number, and it encourages fans to buy the stamps and mail letters with them to …

British gold medal winners at the Paralympic Games will be celebrated with first class stamps and a post box painted gold in their home town after a U-turn by Royal Mail. More: continued here

Larry Taylor claims he doesn't compare numbers when it comes to former teammate and friend Chad Owens. More: continued here

NBC Latino Food-stamp follyDaily CometMind you, spending on the food-stamp program (also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP) has been growing rapidly for some time now, from $19.8 billion in 2000 to $84.6 billion in 2011. Under the president's budget, this …Obama Administration Already Tossed the Food …

State issues food stamp cards in dead people's namesDayton Daily NewsOne envelope was addressed to her twin sister, Irene Cheeseman, who died in 2003 following a fight with cancer. Someone, perhaps a postal worker, had handwritten “here?” on the envelope. Inside was a State of Ohio food stamp card in …

Following the great success of Team GB at the Olympics, the popularity of Royal Mail’s Gold Medal stamps and the way in which our gold post boxes have captured the public imagination, we have decided to commemorate Paralympics GB’s achievements in the same way. More: continued here

Emirates Post issues stamps on Arab Postal DayNew York Daily NewsDubai, Aug 15 (IANS/WAM) Emirates Post, in association with Arab postal administrations, has issued a set of commemorative stamps in one denomination (225 Fils) to mark Arab Postal Day. "We are delighted to salute the achievements of Arab postal …Emirates …

British gold medal winners at the Paralympic Games will be celebrated with first class stamps and a post box painted gold in their home town after a U-turn by Royal Mail. More: continued here

The Province Grey Cup stamp nice for Lions' Geroy Simon, but TD would be nicerRegina Leader-PostMETRO VANCOUVER — Geroy Simon has put his stamp on the B.C. Lions and the Canadian Football League for 14 years, so it seems only fitting that Canada Post would put Simon on a stamp. …

'The Olympics on Stamps,' Weston, Aug. 16Boston.com (blog)If you're sad that you'll have to wait another four years before the next Olympics, don't despair — you can keep the torch lit with a visit to the Spellman Museum of Stamps& Postal History, where you'll find an exhibit of stamps like …