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Hongkong Post issues "Year of the Ox" special stampsXinhua, China –1 hour ago17 (Xinhua) — Hongkong Post issued the "Year of the Ox" special stamps on Saturday to mark the Chinese Lunar New Year which will fall on Jan. 26. … More: continued here

Poe’s literary influence lauded as stamp debuts in RichmondRichmond Times Dispatch, VA –17 minutes agoA new stamp honoring Poe on his 200th birthday was unveiled yesterday at the Library of Virginia with reflections by a distant cousin and a stirring reading … More: continued here

New York Times The Politics of VroomNew York Times, United States –10 minutes agoTheir worry, Ms. Patterson said, is that under the law, police would punish riders whose legal exhaust pipes have stamps that are hard to see. … More: continued here

Stamps& Coins: As price rises, gold still keeps its shineSacramento Bee,  USA –19 minutes agoGold and platinum coins have been a traditional safe harbor in times of economic downturns and increased world tensions. We surely fit that profile now, … More: continued here

VIRGINIA NATIVE'S ART USED FOR POE STAMPThe Free Lance-Star, VA –3 minutes agoAnswer: Their portraits have all been displayed on postage stamps designed and painted by artist Michael Deas, who was born in Norfolk. … More: continued here

Randy Moss Provides Free Meal for Church in CharlestonWSAZ-TV, WV –1 hour agoPosted By: AA: Most of you who are complaining about Food Stamps have probably never had to use them. My husband and I BOTH work. …Traffic Light ProblemsWSAZ-TVW.Va. First Lady Keeps Inaugural Gown a SecretWSAZ-TVall 64 news articles More: continued …

CHAMPAIGN – In October, Sara and Erik Hinderliter were married. In December, Sara lost her job at the University of Illinois. This month, she found out she was pregnant. More: continued here

Alaska photographer’s image featured on statehood stampAlaskajournal.com, AK –3 minutes agoSchultz discusses how he captured the photo that graces the Alaska Statehood stamp, issued Jan. 3 in Anchorage. The stamp was revealed during a ceremony Jan … More: continued here

PEOPLE across Rutland are being encouraged to get stuck into a charity appeal to convert sacks of stamps into the county’s very own guide dog. More: continued here

Collectible Investments: Early US Air Mail StampsBloggingStocks –25 minutes agoWhen I was in grade school, much of the money I made delivering the morning paper went into my stamp collection. I specialized in US issues…. and what do … More: continued here