FOX40 California Prison Smuggling: Meth in Soap, Heroin on StampsFOX40(AP) — The $15 million spent by California to thwart prison drug smuggling has generated mixed results, researchers found, as increasingly creative smugglers turned to tricks like concealing methamphetamine in a bar of soap or heroin under postage …and more » More: continued here
WDSU New Orleans US Postal Service wants to raise price of stampsWDSU New OrleansIt also attributed losses to a forced reduction in stamp prices last year. The postal service is generally barred under federal law from raising prices more than the rate of inflation. But it is seeking greater regulatory leeway to increase prices …and…
California prison smuggling: Meth in soap, heroin on stampsMonterey County HeraldSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The $15 million spent by California to thwart prison drug smuggling has generated mixed results, researchers found, as increasingly creative smugglers turned to tricks like concealing methamphetamine in a bar of soap or …and more » More: continued here
Linn’s Stamp News Expo 67 stamp is the first of 10 to mark Canada's 150th anniversaryLinn’s Stamp NewsUnveiled April 27, but not to be issued until June 1, this Canadian nondenominated domestic-rate stamp depicts Habitat, one of the futuristic-looking structures that amazed record world's fair crowds at Expo 67 in Montreal from April 27 to…
Bill Would Lift Louisiana Ban on Food Stamps for Drug FelonsU.S. News & World ReportMoreno, a New Orleans Democrat, says only six states have similar prohibitions for their food stamp programs and 12 states for their cash assistance programs. She says in Louisiana, people convicted of violent felonies don't face the one-year ban that …and…
Stamps category on 'Jeopardy!' episodeLinn’s Stamp NewsBy Michael Baadke. Postage stamps made a return visit to the popular syndicated television game show Jeopardy! on May 9, with a category titled “On a Postage Stamp.” The episode was part of the show's Teacher's Tournament taking place May 8-19. More: continued here
Caloosa Belle (press release) Stamps for the Sisters of the Holy Cross MinistryCaloosa Belle (press release)The LaBelle Community Woman's Club is partnering with two other Woman's Clubs in District 12 of the General Federation of Women's Clubs in Florida to collect canceled stamps for the Sisters of the Holy Cross Ministry until January 2018. The…
Fourth stamp in Canada's 150 series honors 2005 Civil Marriage ActLinn’s Stamp NewsA stamp commemorating Canada's passage of the Civil Marriage Act 12 years ago was unveiled May 9 by Canada Post. Enacted July 2, 2005, the Civil Marriage Act made Canada the fourth country in the world — after the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain ……
TMZ.com David Foster Kanye's a Modern-Day Bob Dylan!!!TMZ.comDavid — a 16-time Grammy winner — was leaving Craig's Tuesday night when he gave our photog his take on Yeezy's trek to the Wyoming mountaintops to muster inspiration for his new album. Far as David sees it … BRILLIANT idea! So brilliant, the …and more » More: continued…
PetaPixel (blog) This New Eclipse Stamp Has a Hidden Photo Activated by Body HeatPetaPixel (blog)When you think “Postal Service” you probably don't also think “super creative,” but the USPS just raised the bar on creative photo printing ideas. In celebration of the ultra-rare total eclipse the US is going to witness in August, they've created…