Mother accused of smuggling drugs behind postage stamps to imprisoned son – MLive.com

One of China’s rarest stamps sold for HK$6.9 million ($890,000) at an auction in Hong Kong, the auctioneers said on Wednesday. More: continued here

Under the partnership, targeted especially at philately enthusiasts, Snapdeal will sell stamps and collections priced between Rs 300-5,500. More: continued here

Isle of Man issuing Hamilton stampsGrandPrix, NY –25 minutes agoThe Isle of Man is to celebrate Vodafone McLaren Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 F1 World Championship with the issue of a set of six postage stamps, … More: continued here

Toronto Star Canada Post to hike stamp prices to 90 cents next yearToronto StarCanada Post wants to hike domestic postage rates next year to 90 cents, blaming a steep slide in letter volumes. The crown corporation is formally posting a notice this week that it will raise the price of domestic stamps from 85 cents…

Ex-Fulton County Worker Pleads Guilty To FraudWSB AtlantaValeriy Molokandov pleaded guilty Friday in Fulton County Superior Court to charges that he abused his position to help friends and relatives fraudulently obtain $12000 worth of food stamps and Medicaid benefits. He was sentenced to five years of …and more » More: continued here

Arizona food-stamp rolls rise, continue to cling to near-record highsArizona Capitol TimesThe number of Arizona households getting food stamps under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program has almost tripled over the past decade, according to the state, and it has remained high for more than a year. (Chart courtesy Arizona Department …and more » More: continued here