The use of food stamps in Windham County increased during the recession, assisting families in stretching their food dollars, contributing to local spending and helping spark a national debate about the future of the federal nutrition program.
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German mail company Deutsche Post has inadvertently issued stamps bearing the image of Adolf Hitler’s former deputy, Rudolf Hess, the company said. More: continued here
Are Rare Stamps the Way Forward for RATS?Guernsey Isle NewsSince 2004 the Administrator of Income Tax in Guernsey, after being approached by Stanley Gibbons, has agreed to permit a holding of rare stamps as part of a balanced portfolio in a retirement annuity trust scheme for Guernsey residents.and more » More: continued here
Stone, sweat and stamps: chasing Jizos in KamakuraThe Japan TimesPerhaps you've heard of Jizo Bosatsu, the Buddhist deity who looks after travelers, children and the underworld. No, not that underworld, the other one — the one you go to after you die. Stone Jizo statues are often seen at crossroads, ostensibly to … More: continued…
The Smurfs and emoji deliver messages of happiness on new stampsLinn’s Stamp NewsNew stamps from the United Nations Postal Administration, the Emirates Post Group, and Ireland's An Post focus on happiness. Issued March 20, the International Day of Happiness, 20 U.N. stamps feature the cartoon characters the Smurfs as they appear in … More: continued here
Food Stamp Recipients Worried About Government Shutdown, Wingnuts OutragedWonkette (satire)Have you no idea how this will look on Twitter? Aww, Twitchy: It's so nice to know that you guys care! Under the headline “Looming government shutdown elicits concern among food stamp recipients” yesterday, the rightwing twitter aggregator noted that … More: continued here
IEEE Spectrum Forest of Carbon Nanotubes Stamps Electronic Ink Onto a SurfaceIEEE SpectrumThe team's solution involved using a stamp with a nanoporous surface, meaning it is covered with nanoscale holes. The basic idea was that the ink would be able to pass through the nanopores uniformly and reach the target surface. They looked into the …Printable…