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United Nations Postal Administration offers new issues at New York eventLinn’s Stamp NewsThe United Nations Postal Administration welcomed two new stamp sets with a New York City ceremony Oct. 6. The event was held on the first day of the ASDA New York Fall Postage Stamp Show at the New York Hilton Midtown in Manhattan….

Guest Commentary: Stamp collecting makes presidents wiserDenver PostThe world arrives at a stamp collector's doorstep. Stamps commemorate pivotal historic events. These bits of colorful paper depict people whose lives changed history for good or bad. Couldn't US Presidents enormously benefit from …and more » More: continued here

For the third time this month, it's the Battle of Alberta as the Calgary Stampeders (7-5) host the Edmonton Eskimos (5-7). Friday's game is Amateur Football Day presented by Tim Hortons and kickoff is set for 8 p.m. at McMahon Stadium. More: continued here

WASHINGTON – Combat rifle sights used by U.S. forces in Iraq and Afghanistan carry references to Bible verses, stoking concerns about whether the inscriptions break a government rule that bars proselytizing by American troops. More: continued here

Assistance with food stamps paperwork will be available at the Melvin Cottrell Center for Senior Citizens and the Disabled, 45 Don Connor Blvd., Jackson. Vickie Vitale, a spokeswoman for the Jackson Women of Today, said, “To receive help with pre-qualifying for food stamps, volunteers will be available to assist applicants on Feb. 4 from 9…

KTXL Pet Food Stamps Now Available for Struggling FamiliesKTXLIt's called “Pet Food Stamps” and it's similar to food stamps, but it's not federally funded. “I think it's rather exciting and ingenious. There is defiantly a need in our country to help people who have pets to prevent them from surrendering them … More: continued here