New Forever stamps honor Latin music legends

East Mississippi Community College cornerback A.J. Stamps signed Wednesday with the University of Kentucky football team, picking the Wildcats over Ohio State and providing UK with a possible 2014 starter at a position of need. More: continued here

UAE to lead GCC participation in Japan stamp exhibitionKhaleej TimesDUBAI — The UAE will lead the joint GCC participation in the Japan World Stamp Exhibition (PHILANIPPON 2011), which will be held from July 28 to August 2 in Yokohama, under the theme 'Stamps Link the World.' The GCC pavilion will display unique stamps…and more » More:…

Senate Rubber Stamps Extremist Duncan as Federal JudgeCivilrights.orgWASHINGTON – Vanita Gupta, president and CEO of The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued the following statement after the Senate today voted to confirm Stuart Kyle Duncan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit …and more » More: continued here

Slate Magazine (blog) Check Out Finland's New Graphic Gay Bondage StampsSlate Magazine (blog)The United States has some pretty cool stamps and, once the Harvey Milk stamp is released next month, at least one commemorating an openly LGBTQ American. But it's difficult to imagine a future where America's stamps are as amazingly, graphically gay …New Finnish stamps…

Canoes, kayaks need new state stampElgin Courier NewsThe Department of Natural Resources requires the $6 Water Usage Stamp for all non-motorized, non-sail watercraft, including canoes, kayaks and paddleboats, according to the department's website. The new law appears to affect any craft of any kind that …and more » More: continued here

The Philippine Postal Corp. has issued stamps marking the 65th founding anniversary of Kapatagan town in Lanao del Norte province. More: continued here