Coins and Stamps: Harrison coin won't be a raritySacramento Bee, USABy Peter Rexford William Henry Harrison is noted for two things – the longest inauguration speech in history and the shortest presidency. Harrison took the oath of office in 1841. His presidency went south in record time. The problems began on a cold … More:…
John C. Hyde, 64Washington Post, United StatesBy Patricia Sullivan John C. Hyde, 64, a journalist and author who established a farmers market targeted to immigrants and that allows shoppers to use food stamps and other federal food assistance coupons, died March 6 at Washington Adventist Hospital … More: continued here
Stamps brought us togetherNorthfield News (subscription), MNI’m shocked to realize that I can’t remember whether I was a teenager or whether I was in my early 20s when I became interested in stamp collecting. Somebody told me that the woman at Bierman’s Music Shop at 506 Division was a stamp collector and that … More: continued…
Canada Post: Fresh Rhododendrons Bloom for Your CollectionMSNBCTo welcome the pending arrival of spring, Canada Post today issued a set of two blooming stamps. With its delicate flaring petals, clusters of vibrantly coloured blossoms and deep evergreen leaves, the rhododendron (Ericaceae family) is one of the most … More: continued here
“GMA’s” Robin Roberts talks with Michelle Obama about her agenda as first lady. More: continued here
First lady tells “GMA” about her WH day, and why husband is “what we need now.” More: continued here
Food stamps, school lunch and other public nutrition programs do not contribute to an obesity epidemic affecting millions of children and adults, despite blame levied by critics, U.S. and academic officials said on Thursday. More: continued here
Children's art will again adorn New Zealand Post's Christmas stamps this year. More: continued here
10-K: STAMPS.COM INCMarketWatch (press release)Stamps.com(R) is the leading provider of Internet-based postage solutions. Customers use our service to mail and ship a variety of mail pieces, including postcards, envelopes, flats and packages, using a wide range of USPS mail classes including First … More: continued here
Alberto Contador wrested the overall lead in the Paris-Nice cycle race on Friday with a commanding victory on the testing sixth stage. More: continued here