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Employees across the UK are switching off their emails and wearing slippers to work on Friday 1st February to support Samaritans Stress Down Day. The emotional support charity is bringing seasonal relief to busy workers and raising awareness of the detrimental effects of stress on people’s health. More: continued here

SPTC releases commemoration stampsThe Swazi Observer, Swaziland –5 hours agoSWAZILAND Posts and Telecommunications Corporation (SPTC) has released a set of four stamps in commemoration of community-based tourism. … More: continued here

CALGARY — Dave Dickenson proved midway through last season he could contribute to a football team just by standing on the sidelines. More: continued here

The 35-year-old from Great Falls, Mont., agreed to a deal of one year plus an option year with the CFL club, that made the long-rumoured announcement yesterday. More: continued here

Treasured for their flawsCape Cod Times, MA –6 minutes agoSuch stamps are created when a sheet of stamps goes through more than one printing — generally to add another color. After the first pass for color, … More: continued here

Moorpark City Library will host a Valentine’s Day card workshop for youth in grades 6 and up from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wed., Feb. 6. Participants can use rubber stamps, calligraphy pens and brushes to create custom cards. More: continued here

Dog appears on new stampsBucks Free Press, UK –3 minutes agoBy Andy Carswell A CHESHAM police dog is to appear on a new set of Royal Mail stamps that go on sale next week. Max, a German Shepherd now working with City … More: continued here

Dickenson joins Stamps with eye on coaching ranksWinnipeg Sun, Canada –4 minutes agoHe said because the Stamps are expected to host that game helped his decision to return home. EDMONTON — After 10 seasons, two Grey Cups, … More: continued here

Ledger Independent Senate Democrats Short of Votes for Stimulus BillNew York Times, United States –4 hours ago“I can give you their own speech on unemployment compensation, on food stamps,” the majority leader, Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, said of his numerous …Where's My Rebate Check?CBS NewsHouse, Senate at Odds on Stimulus PlansThe …

The bipartisan economic stimulus plan has run into a partisan wall in the Senate. Democratic leaders say they’ll force votes next week on a number of amendments. They deal with food stamps and unemployment benefits — and whether to extend a tax rebate program to low income seniors. More: continued …