Deafness connections on US stamps much wider than originally thought: US Stamp NotesLinn’s Stamp NewsA caricature of Chaney is pictured on a 29¢ stamp (Scott 2822) in the Silent Screen Stars issue, and he is featured as the title character in the Phantom of the Opera on a 32¢ stamp …
Read More »Theft of newly planted tree, shrubs outside Wilmington post office raises ire of councilman – The Daily Breeze
The Daily Breeze Theft of newly planted tree, shrubs outside Wilmington post office raises ire of councilmanThe Daily Breezewhen it was discovered that thieves had made off with a new tree and several shrubs that had been planted by volunteers at the Wilmington post office. The landscaping, installed by dozens …
Read More »Set of Pink Floyd stamps to be issued to honour legendary rock band – Mirror.co.uk
Mirror.co.uk Set of Pink Floyd stamps to be issued to honour legendary rock bandMirror.co.ukA set of stamps is being issued to honour rock band Pink Floyd, featuring some of their best known album covers. The ten stamps will mark 50 years since the group turned professional, and will include iconic …
Read More »Pink Floyd stamps to feature innovative album covers – Belfast Telegraph
Belfast Telegraph Pink Floyd stamps to feature innovative album coversBelfast TelegraphThe images will portray Pink Floyd's psychedelic light shows and the staging of their The Wall album. "Few bands in the history of rock have managed to carve out a career as rich and expansive as that of Pink Floyd," …
Read More »Battle breaks out over song birds on duck stamps – Bangor Daily News
Bangor Daily News Battle breaks out over song birds on duck stampsBangor Daily Newsunnamed (1) To hunt ducks in this country, you must purchase a $25 federal duck stamp. Each year, the stamp features a different game bird: duck, goose, or swan. The money is used to purchase habitat to …
Read More »PO’d at Center Post Office, residents sound off on shoddy service, missed mail – Shelter Island Reporter
Shelter Island Reporter PO'd at Center Post Office, residents sound off on shoddy service, missed mailShelter Island ReporterBut whatever Mr. Federico intended, regulars who use the Center Post Office have seen no improvements, prompting Mr. Zeldin to send a letter on May 19 to U.S. Postal Service (USPS) manager Cosmo …
Read More »New site lets tenants name their own rent in eBay-styled auction – New York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TV
New York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TV New site lets tenants name their own rent in eBay-styled auctionNew York’s PIX11 / WPIX-TVIn an effort to put some power back into the hands of would-be tenants, Rentberry allows users to name their own price for rent in an eBay-styled auction. “We position ourselves …
Read More »Wish You Were Here: Royal Mail stamps honour 50 years of Pink Floyd – The Guardian
The Guardian Wish You Were Here: Royal Mail stamps honour 50 years of Pink FloydThe GuardianWish You Were Here: Royal Mail stamps honour 50 years of Pink Floyd. Stamps mark half-century since group turned professional, with albums and live performances represented. Composite of stamps. Clockwise from top left: The Endless …
Read More »Report: Process of Approving Food Stamps Costs US $1B a Year – Newsmax
Newsmax Report: Process of Approving Food Stamps Costs US $1B a YearNewsmaxWhile other federal agencies have seen growth as well, none have seen the paperwork burden imposed by the food stamp program, which has shot up 168 percent since President Barack Obama took office in 2008. In fact, many agencies …
Read More »Post Office Collects for Food Bank – Claxton Enterprise
Claxton Enterprise Post Office Collects for Food BankClaxton EnterpriseIn May, employees of the Claxton Post Office collect food for the Evans County Christian Food Bank. Post cards are sent out early during the week announcing the food drive. Canned items and non-perishable foods are then collected in bags by the …
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