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UN postal union acquires world's first postage stamp issued in 1840UN News CentreThe United Nations postal union reported today that it has acquired what is probably the world's best-known stamp– the Penny Black – which was issued 172 years ago and shows a profile image of United Kingdom's Queen Victoria …

Food Stamps: Extreme MakeoverHuffington Post (blog)Can we rethink food stamps? Instead of nickel-and-diming the program with endless arguments about what should or shouldn't be paid for, and what is or isn't junk food, let's scrap it altogether and build it fresh. The program (technically …and more » More: continued here

Food Stamp Use Increasing at Greenmarkets in NYCPatch.comFamilies that qualify for federal food stamp aid often live in neighborhoods with limited access to organic, fresh produce. By C. Zawadi Morris Recent findings by the New York City Council show a significant increase in the use of food stamps at … …

South Dakota's Junior Duck Stamp Contest accepting entriesRapid City JournalThe US Fish and Wildlife Service is accepting entries in the 2012 Junior Duck Stamp competition. The deadline is March 15. The Junior Duck Stamp Program is an annual art contest that provides students with the opportunity to learn about biology …

UPDATED: Foxborough Charter School Stamp Project Honors Holocaust VictimsPatch.comBy Michael Gelbwasser Foxborough Regional Charter School English/language arts teacher Charlotte Sheer seeks parents to count stamps — which have filled gallon-sized Ziploc containers. At this school, a postage stamp symbolizes one of the 11 million …and more » More: continued here

Betty Roberts chose a difficult, yet satisfying path in life. But then, that’s so Betty. The home-based business owner juggles raising three children while creating, packaging and shipping Simply B St More: continued here

Orange woman charged with stealing from food stamps cardTimes Herald-RecordWALLKILL — A Wallkill woman spent part of her Valentine's Day in jail after police said she withdrew $500 with a stolen food stamps card. Police said Felicia Vavricka, 20, of 312 Howells Road stole the food stamp benefits card and …

Simply B Stamps gets craftyBig Bear GrizzlyBetty Roberts, right, is the brains and braun behind her home-based business Simply B Stamps. Also pictured is Robert's 14-year-old daughter, Rio, who helps. Betty Roberts chose a difficult, yet satisfying path in life. But then, that's so Betty. More: continued here

Food-Stamp Spending Seen Dropping in 2013 on Outlook for US Labor MarketBloombergSpending on food-stamp benefits would fall 0.6 percent to $69.9 billion in the 2013 fiscal year as employment improves, according to projections contained in the budget President Barack Obama submitted to Congress. Spending for the food-stamp component …and more » …

The Norwegian Postal Authority, Posten Norge, has issued an apology to the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Oslo, E. Rodney M. Perera, for the recent issuance of LTTE stamps in Norway. More: continued here