Reader commentary behavior and food stampsTheDay.comBy Paul Choiniere What does it say about human nature — and the nature of online comments — that a story and editorial this past Sunday both dealing with the topic of food stamps were greeted with such vastly different reader comments? More: continued here
Postage stamp now canvas for citizen's mugshotHindustan TimesDelhi's Sukrit Goel, 12, is eagerly awaiting the postman, who will arrive later this month with his grandmother's letter bearing his face on the postage stamp. canvas for the ordinary citizen's mugshot. The My Stamp scheme launched by the General Post … More: continued here
Zee News Delhi stamps out paper, prepares for absolute e-stampingIndian ExpressThe Delhi government on Monday decided to do away with stamp papers completely and shift to electronic stamping. The move is aimed at ensuring hassle-free transactions and keeping a check on fraudulent practices. The e-stamping facility, …Now, get e-stamps of all denominationsHindustan Timesall 13 news…
Commentary; Kansas has no excuses for food stamp debacleKansas City StarSocial and Rehabilitation Services officials are digging in their heels, defending a change in how food stamps are allotted. Kansas used to handle the benefits in a morally responsible manner. Now, hundreds if not thousands of US-born children have …and more » More: continued here
Hines Stamps Self as Ocala Contender After Non-USAC-Sanctioned Wins in ArizonaWhoWon.comby Dick Jordan INDIANAPOLIS — Tracy Hines of New Castle, Ind. is off to a roaring start in 2012 after taking three non-USAC sanctioned Sprint races in Arizona last week. He'll try to increase his all-time USAC “active” feature victory record this week … More:…
Christian Science Monitor Food stamp use continues to riseChristian Science MonitorHousehold participation in the federal food stamp program increased 5.82 percent on a year-over-year basis, while household participation increased 7.46 percent. By SoldAtTheTop, Guest blogger / February 6, 2012 This chart shows the rise in food stamp… More: continued here
Zee News Now, get e-stamps of all denominationsHindustan TimesSoon, buying non-judicial stamp papers will no longer mean paying some extra cash to your local stamp vendor. In a bid to check black marketing of stamp papers, the Delhi government has decided to completely switch over to e-stamps.Delhi stamps out paper, prepares for absolute e-stampingIndian Expressall…
Daily Mail Special stamp issue celebrates Queen's diamond jubileeJohn O’Groat JournalTHE Royal Mail is celebrating the Queen's 60th anniversary of the accession to the throne with a special sheet of new first-class definitive stamps. The Diamond Jubilee Miniature Sheet, issued today, is the first time the official portraits of the …Royal Mail issues commemorative collection…
A Florida lawmaker is pushing a bill that would ban the use of food stamps to purchase snacks and sweets like cookies and cakes. More: continued here
FORT LAUDERDALE (AP)— Florida's poor can use food stamps to buy staples like milk, vegetables, fruits and meat. But they can also use them to buy sweets like cakes, cookies and Jell-O and snack foods like chips, something a state senator wants stopped. More: continued here