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KY3 Record number of Missourians use Food StampsKY3, MOThat means Missouri's participation in the Food Stamp program is among the highest in the nation. At Smillie's IGA on Glenstone Avenue, the owner says, in many cases, the folks using Food Stamps are people who are working full-time jobs. … More: continued …

NZ giants to feature on stamps and coinsOtago Daily Times, New ZealandFive giant creatures – past and present – found in and around New Zealand are being featured in a combined stamps and coins series released by New Zealand Post today. The five-stamp series showcases the colossal squid, southern right whale, …

Bonnie Lowenthal food stamp bill would help former foster childrenContra Costa Times, CABy John Canalis, Staff Writer By John Canalis LONG BEACH – A bill by Assemblywoman Bonnie Lowenthal could make it easier for foster children to receive food stamps when they turn 18, the Long Beach Democrat said Monday. Assembly …

Thousands of Minnesotans missing free mealsMinneapolis Star Tribune, MNLow-income Minnesotans are skipping meals not just because they can't afford them but because they're not tapping available food shelves, food stamps and meals programs, according to a study released Monday. The study found that there's a gap between … More: continued here

4794 farmers to benefit from stamp duty waiverPune Newsline, IndiaPune A total of 4794 farmers in Pune district will benefit from the waiver of the outstanding stamp duty for the purchase of farm land during 1980-95. The waiver announcement was made by State Revenue Minister Patangrao Kadam last week. … More: …

EP hosts Arab Stamp showWAM – Emirates News Agency, United Arab EmiratesWAM Dubai, 2nd March 2009 (WAM) : Unique stamps from 20 Arab countries will be showcased under one roof at the 2nd Arab Stamp Exhibition organized by Emirates Post and Emirates Philatelic Association at Wafi Centre, Dubai, from March 5 …

Galloway’s Society for the Blind is appealing for people to send in used postage stamps. More: continued here

Students are being given the chance to design a set of postage stamps for the British Antarctic Territory. More: continued here

The budget crisis is hitting Kansas families hard at the dinner table. 49 News Anchor Marshanna Hester did some digging and found a huge jump in the number of Kansans relying on food stamps, and why the state says even more people could sign up. More: continued here

Irish stamps to be on displayPress & Sun-Bulletin, NYThe Broome County Public Library will host an exhibit from March 16 through March 31 in its colonnade entitled “St. Patrick’s Day through Irish Stamps.” The stamps depict all aspects of Irish history and are from the collections of Norman Sweeney, … More: …