CJ: Friends and 'fros alike put their stamp on the holidaysMinneapolis Star TribuneMy pal at PETA, Dan Mathews, senior veep, sent me the collector's edition of vegetarian stamps. "Think before you eat and consider joining the millions of people, including these iconic figures, who've opted to live and let live by being vegetarians," … More:…
Lucky Star Postage Stamps Issued on New Year's EveAnime News NetworkThe Japanese postal service announced last Friday that a temporary branch office will issue Lucky Star postage stamp sets on New Year's Eve at Washinomiya Shrine. The shrine is the Tokyo area's oldest and a real-life backdrop for the Lucky Star anime … More: continued…
Breast Cancer Research Stamp Available for Another 4 YearsKCAUThe breast cancer research stamp was introduced in 1998 and has generated more than $74000000 for research and treatment. It's bound to generate even more, now that Congress has approved it's extension for four more years. Fund the fight. Find a cure. …and more » More: continued here
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, one in six Floridians now receive food stamp assistance; however, many are also relying on food banks to bridge the gap that food stamps do not cover. More: continued here
Food-stamp post goes viralChicago Tribune (blog)TANF money does not have restrictions like food stamps on what can be bought with it. c) Extravagant purchases made with food stamps; including, but not limited to: steaks, lobsters, and giant birthday cakes. If I have a few dollars' worth of food … More: continued here
Judge sentences another member of the McKinney familyBelleville News DemocratLOUIS — The last of the four McKinneys who took part in a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service, lied on a mortgage loan application and deceived the food stamp office in order to get food stamps that she was not entitled to, was sentenced…
Commentary: The stamp of disapprovalCattleNetwork.comAll you need is a few minutes' time and some stamps. For most of us those stamps depict jolly old St. Nick, reindeer on the roof or maybe a close-up of a generic holiday ornament. But for the veggie activist, now there's an alternative: A new line of … More: continued…
Stamps.com Shares Sinking Lower, Down 2.8%Financial News Network OnlineStamps.com (NASDAQ:STMP) is one of today's biggest movers, down 2.8% to $25.64. The S&P is currently trading 0.3% lower to 1237 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading 0.3% lower to 12072. Potential upside of 10.7% exists for Stamps.com, …and more » More: continued here
A new government report shows one in six Floridians now depend on food stamps. More: continued here
Federal, state data shows more than 3.3 million Floridians receive food stampsFlorida IndependentBy Marcos Restrepo | 12.21.11 | 11:44 am The number of Floridians on food stamps increased to more than 3.3 million by November, according to the Florida Department of Children and Families. The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports today: “Figures … More: continued…