Donated stamps have a new home

The cost of the scheme to put stamps tax on so-called sin products, including liquors and cigarettes, being proposed by Switzerland-based Sicpa Product Security SA has bloated to P18 billion from P14 billion in just six months when it was first introduced, the powerful House ways and means committee found out during a recent hearing…

The Canadian Press CFL tabs Stamps' Lewis with offensive honoursCBC.caSlotback Nik Lewis played a key role in the Calgary Stampeders' victory over Toronto last week. (Jeff McIntosh/Canadian Press) A terrific performance …Stamps' Lewis and Ryan, Ticats' Johnson, Esks' Prefontaine win CFL …Vancouver SunNFL cut-down day is loomingLondon Free PressAlouettes still tops in CFL on TSN…

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WASHINGTON – For the first time, living people will be eligible to be honoured on U.S. postage stamps. More: continued here

DCFS Issues Nearly $80 Million in Disaster Food StampsKATC Lafayette NewsThe Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) issued nearly $80 million in disaster food assistance in 21 parishes impacted by flooding — with more than $48.9 million in Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (DSNAP) …and more » More: continued here

A FEMALE spy who was imprisoned and tortured during the Second World War will feature on one of 10 ‘Britons of Distinction’ stamps. More: continued here