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Swedish Postal Service Unveiling Text Message StampsPC MagazineAt least one country is making postage stamps a relic of the past. The Swedish postal service is ditching stamps in favor of a text message payment system. After mobile users send a text, they will receive a reply that includes a code …

The Local.se Text messages could replace stamps in Denmark, SwedenTeccaAs opposed to purchasing a physical stamp, senders can send a text to a postal service number that then generates a code and sends it back to the requester. The purchase is made automatically and the customer simply needs to jot …

20 percent of Californians had a tough time affording food in 2010Los Angeles TimesJim Weill, president of the Washington-based nonprofit group, said the figures underscore the need for a strong nutrition safety net — including food stamps and school meals — for families that continue to struggle even as the …

People's choice picks new Canadian stampBCLocalNewsBy Contributed – Nanaimo News Bulletin For the first time in history, Canadians will have the final say on a postage stamp design. Until 9 pm March 14, Canadians can vote for one of five stamp designs. The design that receives the most votes will …

Denney Wins Alabama Duck Stamp CompetitionThe ChattanooganA pair of ringed-neck ducks painted by Jim Denney of Alexander City, Alabama, is the winner of the 2011 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp Art Contest. The winning artwork will adorn the 2012-2013 Alabama Waterfowl Stamp. The annual contest, sponsored by the … More: continued here

FavStocks On The Stamp: Food Stamp Participation December 2010FavStocksBy Paper Money on 03/07/2011 – 8:18 am PST As a logical consequence of the prolonged economic downturn it appears that participation in the federal food stamp program is continuing to rise. In fact, household participation has been climbing so steadily … …

Text messages to replace stamps in SwedenThe Local.seThe Swedish postal service plans to give customers' tongues a rest by allowing them to pay their postage via mobile phone text message instead of stamps. A similar system is set for launch in Denmark on April 1st allowing users to send a …

Treasures of Malta and Gozo – New landscapes stamps issueGozo NewsThe Philatelic Bureau of MaltaPost continues with its series of 'Treasures of Malta' with the issue of a philatelic commemorative set of three stamps on the 9th of March 2011. The philatelic stamps will feature some of Malta and Gozo's …

The Swedish postal service plans to give customers’ tongues a rest by allowing them to pay their postage via mobile phone text message instead of stamps. More: continued here

Swiss Company Acquires Rights to Issue Albanian Fiscal StampsBalkans.com Business NewsThe Albanian Parliament passed a law on Thursday which transfers the right of issuing fiscal stamps from the government to the hands of a private company. According to the concession agreement, Swiss-based Sicpa Securities will have the exclusive right … …