Aland’s sailing ship stamp series continues – Linn’s Stamp News

Aland's sailing ship stamp series continuesLinn’s Stamp NewsAland will issue the third set of stamps in its Sailing Ship series Feb. 2. The barque Mariehamn is pictured on a nondenominated domestic-rate stamp (currently €1.10). The stamp is inscribed “lokal post.” Purchased in 1880, by Aland shipowner Nikolaj … More: continued …

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World’s ‘most expensive holidays’ aren’t actually that expensive, despite what major new survey says – The Independent

The Independent World's 'most expensive holidays' aren't actually that expensive, despite what major new survey saysThe IndependentI thought it was just a Mauritius rumour that the beautiful Indian Ocean island was expensive, but the Post Office says that a 200ml bottle of SPF15 sunscreen in the capital, Port Louis, costs …

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Growing Number of Minnesota Seniors Use Food Stamps – KAALtv.com

Growing Number of Minnesota Seniors Use Food StampsKAALtv.comMINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Data from the state Department of Human Services shows the number of older Minnesotans who use food stamps is on the rise. Last year, a record 58 percent of eligible seniors in Minnesota were enrolled in the program. That's more … …

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