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County to bolster food program for the poorSan Diego Union TribuneA federal program that provides nutritional assistance to low-income people across the county could soon see dozens of improvements, including allowing select customers to use the electronic equivalent of food stamps at area …and more » More: continued here

AmmoLand.com (press release) (blog) Duck Stamp Society Issues Its Third StampAmmoLand.com (press release) (blog)Omaha, NE – -(Ammoland.com)- The National Duck Stamp Collectors Society, the only stamp society devoted to duck and conservation stamps, is pleased to announce the issuance of their third Society stamp. The 2011 stamp features a painting …

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Denmark to launch digital stampsFutureGov MagazineWith the new Mobile Postal Service, users can send in a text message to a pre-set number to receive a stamp code that can be written on the envelope in place of a physical stamp. Expiring within 7 days of purchase, the stamp codes will …

Couple faces deadline for shelterClarksville Leaf ChronicleLike many homeless people in Clarksville, Oliver and Boren have memorized the system of bus routes, shelter rules, food stamps and other temporary help progams. They said balancing all these things and looking for work is challenging. …and more » More: continued here

State cuts would hurt those most vulnerableElmira Star-GazetteFor example, "Joe" has a disability, lives on Supplemental Security Income, and receives assistance through food stamps and the Home Energy Assistance Program. He has Medicaid for his insurance, was eligible through spousal impoverishment, and receives …and more » More: continued here

Books are a conspiracy of the US GovernmentSt. George Daily SpectrumShe collects stamps – but not the kind of stamps used to mail a letter. Her particular kind of stamps require frequent distant travel to our national parks. Those of you who suffer from the same affliction already know what …

Dentist stamped as winner at philately exhibitionIndian ExpressDR Ritu Kalra was only three when she discovered her passion — collecting rare stamps. She displayed the personal treasure she carefully nurtures at her house at the three-day philately exhibition organised by the postal department in Shimla, … More: continued here

Fans, Stamps brass to mingle at McMahonCalgary HeraldMonday night, though, the Stamps' top brass will hear from the people who matter most -the fans. The inaugural Stampeders Fan Forum, which begins at 7 pm (doors open at 6: 15 pm) at the McMahon Stadium Red and White Club, will be …

Danish 'text-a-stamp' postal service to launchZDNet (blog)Denmark and Sweden are both working towards a text message replacement of stamps for the postal system. Will it rejuvinate the Generation Y to use snail mail? Zack Whittaker is a British student at the …and more » More: continued here