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Stamp sales office has rivals lickedHong Kong StandardThat's how David Feldman, famous philatelist, founder of the European-based auction house named after him, and world record holder for most valuable stamp and cover, describes his passion for handling and dealing in rare and much-wanted issues. More: continued here

Calgary Stampeders head coach and general manager John Hufnagel is pleased to announce the signing of import quarterback Drew Tate to a contract extension. More: continued here

Columbus Dispatch Postage stamp prices increased on SundayMacon Chronicle-HeraldThe cost of a first-class postage stamp went from 44 cents to 45 cents. Post cards went up from 29 cents to 32 cents. Partial posts rates were $5.10. Now they will start at $5.20. The price jump that officials anticipate will …

msnbc.com (blog) Vice President Biden Calls Gingrich Food Stamp Charge 'Ridiculous'ABC News (blog)Vice President Joe Biden defended President Barack Obama's State of the Union message calling for greater economic fairness, saying that statements by Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich accusing Obama of promoting food stamps are …Newt Gingrich, Food Stamps …

John Bottomley, from Manchester, has produced pictures of Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe and Liza Minnelli by sticking used first and second class stamps onto a canvas. More: continued here

Students seek food stamps for financial aidGSU SignalMore and more students are turning to food stamps, the government program that provides money to those that cannot afford it. Since a basic meal plan at Georgia State totals up at just under $1700 each semester, students like senior Taylor Smith say …

Juvenile Justice Information Exchange Kansas Gov. Brownback to review state's food stamp policyKansas City StarSam Brownback said Tuesday that he would review a new policy that has eliminated food stamps for hundreds of low-income children who are US citizens but whose parents are illegal immigrants. The Star reported Sunday how …

Hawaii says its addressing food stamp application backlog to comply with …The RepublicAP HONOLULU — The state Department of Human Services says it has introduced a new food stamps benefits processing system to address an applications backlog. The department said in a statement Tuesday it expects to be in full …

Forest Lake Times A stamp of approvalForest Lake TimesIt took years of trying, but John House is the first artist to win all five DNR stamp contests. Above is his depiction of a walleye which will be on the 2012 stamp. (Image submitted) A Forest Lake native continues to build …

EDMONTON – The Edmonton Eskimos may have traded starting quarterback Ricky Ray during the off-season, but they’re bringing back their best receiver.The Eskimos announced Tuesday that all-star receiver Fred Stamps has signed a new contract for a year and an option through 2013.Stamps, 30, was the Eskimos’ leading receiver with …