Julia Gillard stamps her authority with new-look teamThe AustralianThe ministerial revamp will align key portfolios to Ms Gillard's policy priorities for the coming year as she moves to put her stamp on the ministry. A new economic role is likely to be created to manage challenges being forced on the economy by the …and more »…
The Star-Ledger – NJ.com Rick Santorum is knucklehead for views on food stampsThe Star-Ledger – NJ.comBy Star-Ledger Staff Scott Olson/Getty ImagesFormer US Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA) speaks during a debate in November You get the impression that when Rick Santorum opens his daily e-mail of right-wing talking points, he mutters to himself: “Oh, … More:…
Gazette opinion: Time for USPS to stamp out inefficiencyBillings GazetteThe price of a letter-size stamp from USPS will go up a penny next year to 45 cents. But mailing a letter in the USA will still be a bargain compared with prices around the globe. Here's what letter-size postage costs (in US dollars) elsewhere: Norway…
Toledo Blade The holidays in miniatureToledo BladeThe first US holiday stamp, a simple green wreath with red ribbon created in 1962 by the postal service's art director, was popular, even though an unsealed envelope could be sent for a penny less. Since then, holiday stamps have been designed by …Yule stamps showcase stained-glass windowsTelegraph-Journal (registration)all…
EDMONTON – Fred Stamps will sit down in front of the TV on Sunday and watch his very first Grey Cup game.The Edmonton Eskimos slotback has been in the Canadian Football League since 2007, but has gone out of his way to not watch the grand finale.This year, he said, it’s different.“I had a bad…
New York Daily News Texas mom who was denied food stamps shoots children, kills self at welfare officeNew York Daily NewsA Texas mother who was desperate over being denied food stamps shot her two children and then committed suicide after a seven-hour standoff with SWAT teams at a state welfare office, authorities said. Ramie Grimmer,…
Daily Mail Second child shot by mother in food stamps stand-off diesDaily MailStephanie Goodman, a spokeswoman for the Health and Human Services Commission, confirmed that Grimmer applied for food stamps in July and was denied. Ms Goodman said the woman's application was incomplete and that she was not sure whether the woman …Texas mom who…
A mother who shot and critically injured her two children and then killed herself had for months tried unsuccessfully to qualify for food stamps, Texas welfare officials said. More: continued here
The latest limited edition stamps have sold out within a week. More: continued here
Philpost releases dragon stamps for Lunar New YearPhilippine StarThe Philippine Postal Corp. has released these stamps in two denominations ahead of the Lunar Year of the Dragon. MANILA, Philippines – To mark the coming of the Year of the … More: continued here