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The Associated Press Census data another sign economy has bottomed outHuffington PostMore Americans than ever are turning to food stamps, while residents in housing that is considered "crowded" held steady at 1 percent, tied for the highest since 2003. Fresh economic data released Thursday added to the mixed picture. The Conference …Economy has bottomed out,…

Judges Get Their Ducks in a Row for National Stamp ContestPatch.comDucks migrate from Sacramento to Sonoma for the California-leg of the Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest. By Morgan Ray | Email the author | 1:34am Junior waterfowl artists throughout California, including some local Sonoma entrants, had their work … More: continued here

Creative Review (blog) Graphic Stamps– a new historyCreative Review (blog)Unit Editions' new book on 'the miniature beauty of postage stamps' brings together examples from the Instagram collections of Blair Thomson and Iain Follett. In an extract from their interviews featured in the book, they discuss why they collect … More: continued here

Calgary Herald New Stamps defensive tackle comes with some experienceCalgary HeraldOn Thursday, the Stamps announced the signings of three other players who were at the Bradenton, Fla., camp last month, as highly-regarded running back Lache Seastrunk's deal became official, in addition to an already-reported pact with 6-foot-3 … More: continued here

Food stamps programs have kept hunger from exploding, so why is Congress weighing whether to gut or merely cut them? More: continued here

Stamps reward Burris for bringing in Grey CupNational Post, Canada –2 hours agoThe Stamps have a news conference scheduled for Thursday afternoon, when it's expected to be announced that Burris, 33, has agreed to a contract extension …Browner back with StampsCanoe.caStampeders re-sign CB Browner to new dealTSN.caCalgary Stampeders re-sign cornerback Brandon Browner to extensionThe Canadian Pressall 10…