stamps

Linn’s Stamp News New United Nations stamps promote the contribution of sport to peaceLinn’s Stamp NewsA dozen new stamps from the United Nations Postal Administration feature the theme of Sport For Peace. The July 22 issue date of the stamps was selected because it was exactly one week before the …

End of an era: Norfolk Island has issued its final postage stampLinn’s Stamp NewsThe last stamp from Norfolk Island, this $5 stamp in a souvenir sheet was issued June 7 to commemorate the 160th anniversary of the landing of the Pitcairners on Norfolk Island on June 8, 1856. As of …

Local artist designs postage stamps in dream projectRochester Democrat and ChronicleChris Lyons was working on his dream project of illustrating a set of postage stamps when a giant box arrived at his door. Inside was a large car part, a quarter panel for a 1938 International Harvester D-2 pickup. The …

American Veterinary Medical Association Postage stamps celebrate petsAmerican Veterinary Medical AssociationThe U.S. Postal Service is issuing the Pets Forever set of stamps in August to celebrate pets. To mark the first day of issue, the USPS is holding an Aug. 2 event at the World Pet Association's Superzoo convention in …

Among the many stamps celebrating queen's 90th birthday, New Zealand's stand outLinn’s Stamp NewsNew Zealand Post used a lenticular printing technique for the souvenir sheet of three stamps issued April 21 to celebrate the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Each stamp contains three different images from the life of …

The Fiscal Times Food Stamp Use Is Dropping Due To Restored Work RequirementsDaily CallerThe number of people receiving food stamps has declined sharply due in part to the reinstatement of work requirements earlier this year, according to a report Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) allowed states to waive …

Seeking Alpha Stamps.com: The Software Valeant?Seeking AlphaShares of Stamps.com (“STMP”, or “the company”) are grossly overvalued. Just as a review of legal filings resulted in the chance discovery of Valeant's “ Big Secret”, its relationship with undisclosed affiliate Philidor, our review of scores of legal …and more » More: continued here

Watchdog.org Illegal SNAP: Food stamp formula biased in favor of immigrants?Watchdog.orgBy law, illegal immigrants are not eligible to receive benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which dispensed $5,260,941,424 in food stamps across Texas in fiscal 2015. According to HHSC, which administers food stamps via the Lone … More: continued here

Car Talk and BestRide Commission: "Eight Automotive Stamps You'll Never See"PR Newswire (press release)BOSTON, July 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Tomorrow, the US Postal Service will begin selling its series of commemorative pickup truck stamps. Also tomorrow, Car Talk and partner BestRide will release a series of automotive stamps you'll never …

The Hindu India Post plans separate firm to sell collectible stampsThe HinduThe Department of Post is planning to set up an independent company for its philately business with an aim to boost revenues from the sale of collectible stamps. India Post Philately Company is proposed as a public limited company, …