Lighthouse keeper spies stamp gaffe (CNews)
For the first time since Canada began issuing stamps in 1851, one has been completely redesigned due to an artwork error.
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For the first time since Canada began issuing stamps in 1851, one has been completely redesigned due to an artwork error.
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If pheasant hunters buy duck stamps, so can birdersMinneapolis Star TribuneIn the Fall issue of the magazine published by the conservation organization “Pheasants Forever” is an ad encouraging readers to buy a duck stamp. The magazine is subtitled “A Journal of Upland Conservation,” which it is. It promotes hunting, to be … More: continued here
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) — Special edition stamps and gold and silver coins will be issued by the National Museum in conjunction with its 50th anniversary on Aug 31. More: continued here
NPR US Congress debates deep cuts to food stamps as need surgesWorld Socialist Web SiteFood stamp usage in the US has soared since the onset of the recession, rising from 28.2 million people in 2008 to 47.5 million people in February 2013. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) kept 4.7 million people out of poverty…
Gingrich's tough talk on food stamps may backfireReutersBy Terry Wade | JACKSONVILLE, Florida (Reuters) – It is one of the code phrases of the 2012 presidential campaign: "the food stamp president." That's what Republican Newt Gingrich calls Democrat Barack Obama in casting the president's economic record … More: continued here
TSN Rookie kicker eager to start after NFL tryoutMontreal GazetteSo that's not going to hit me as hard when I come to the Stamps. I got to learn from some of the best, like (kicker) Matt Bryant and (punter) Michael …Stamps sign top pick MaverCalgary HeraldLions could learn about change from StampsThe ProvinceStamps sign 2010…
Struggling Texans need viable food-stamp serviceHouston ChronicleA recent op-ed by members of the Texas Conservative Coalition articulated their reasons for the poor performance of our state's food-stamp program. … More: continued here