No junk food with food stampsBarre Montpelier Times ArgusOliver Olsen – Published: March 13, 2011 A local grocer recently shared with me the story of a customer who purchased a 12-pack of soda, a two-liter bottle of soda and four candy bars with a food stamp card. There was not a single item of nutritional…
Stamp collecting boostFinancial TimesGrowing interest in rare stamps from collectors in Asia is raising the profile of philately as a source of investment return. Stanley Gibbons, one of the world's largest stamp dealers, says its client base in the region is gradually … More: continued here
Stamps welcome fans to have say 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 the first … More:…
Terriers Look To Close Out StampsPortage OnlineThe Portage Terriers are up 3-2 in their Sher-Wood Division semi-final, but all their wins have come on home ice. The Portage Terriers return to action tonight with a chance to finish off the Swan Valley Stampeders. The Dogs head north for game six in …and more » More: continued…
Chong Wei stamps his mark to set up final meeting with nemesis Lin DanMalaysia Star (blog)1 Lee Chong Wei stamped his mark once again to set up an eagerly-awaited showdown with China's Lin Dan in the All-England badminton championships in Birmingham. Yesterday, defending champion Chong Wei showed fantastic control at the net and good …and…
House introduces bill to spread out food stamp releaseNorthwest Cable Newsby AP BOISE, Idaho — A bill designed to stagger the monthly release of food stamps to help ease the stress on grocery stores is making its way through the Idaho House. The Ways and Means Committee introduced a bill Friday that would spread food…
Receiver Johnny Forzani will be one of five new prospects to watch as the Calgary Stampeders hold their rookie training camp today and Friday at McMahon Stadium. More: continued here
Postage stamps on display todayFreeport Journal-StandardBy – The Rockford Stamp Club will be hosting its annual postage stamp show, “Rockford 2011,” at Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Road on Highway 173 West. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm Sundayon March 13. Thirteen stamp dealers from ……
House introduces bill to spread food stamp releaseKHQ Right NowAP – March 12, 2011 9:34 AM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) – A bill designed to stagger the monthly release of food stamps to help ease the stress on grocery stores is making its way through the Idaho House. The Ways and Means Committee introduced a…
Back in 1848, a man in need of lumber to build his flour mill near present-day Coloma, not far from Sacramento, hired John Marshall to help build a sawmill. More: continued here