Newbritainherald Smoked out: Two men busted for fake cigarette tax stampsNewbritainheraldThe raid on Razon-Almonte's address, conducted by state Department of Revenue Services agents who were assisted by New Britain Police, uncovered that the pair were allegedly attempting to traffic an amount of cigarettes and fake tax stamps that would …$700000 worth …
Read More »2016 US stamp program: great potential for combo first-day covers – Linn’s Stamp News
Linn’s Stamp News 2016 US stamp program: great potential for combo first-day coversLinn’s Stamp NewsThis year's United States stamp program is rife with possibilities for combination first-day covers: that is, FDCs with additional stamps related to the new issue. This article will address only some topical combinations; less popular but …
Read More »Botanical Art stamps to debut at Ameristamp Expo – Linn’s Stamp News
Linn’s Stamp News Botanical Art stamps to debut at Ameristamp ExpoLinn’s Stamp NewsThe stamps will be introduced with a first-day ceremony at the American Philatelic Society's annual winter stamp show, Ameristamp Expo 2016. This year's winter show is taking place at the downtown Hilton Atlanta, 255 Courtland St. NE, in …
Read More »Letter: Solutions to the post office wait – Jamaica Plain Gazette
Letter: Solutions to the post office waitJamaica Plain GazetteI also have experienced the long, slow-moving lines at the Jamaica Plain Post Office. I have tried to make the best of my time in line. I often initiate long conversations with strangers who also wait. I sometimes do stretches and use …
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After 20 Months, Post Office Returns to Iowa TownKCRGBLENCOE, Iowa (AP) – The Blencoe Post Office is back in business at a new location across a street. It reopened Wednesday after being closed in April 2014 because of problems with the old building's foundation. The Monona County town of around …
Read More »Ultra-Rare Star Wars Toy Hits Ebay for $150000 – GameSpot
GameSpot Ultra-Rare Star Wars Toy Hits Ebay for $150000GameSpotThe Ebay seller, who goes by the username RareStarWarsToys, claims that the Boba Fett prototype is the "rarest, greatest Star Wars action figure in the world." The seller also says that it's "one of a kind," as it's the original prototype that …
Read More »Jeb Bush Proposes End to Food Stamps, Once a Farm Belt Sacred Cow – New York Magazine
New York Magazine Jeb Bush Proposes End to Food Stamps, Once a Farm Belt Sacred CowNew York MagazineA big part of it was the idea of combining the primary cash-assistance program, Aid to Families With Dependent Children, with the food-stamp program, and turning the whole thing over to the states …
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ZME Science US Post to Issue Special-Themed Space StampsZME ScienceI can only assume how many people still use stamps and regular post, but I'm happy to see the US Post use something different than plants and famous people. A 16-stamp sheet entitled “Views of Our Planets” and another four-stamp sheet …
Read More »Wildlife federation: Defy Oregon protesters, buy Duck Stamps – The Hill
The Hill Wildlife federation: Defy Oregon protesters, buy Duck StampsThe HillThe National Wildlife Federation and its affiliates is asking Americans to buy federal duck stamps to show their support for protecting wildlife habitats and public lands in response to the armed protests at a wildlife refuge in Oregon. “Whether a …
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Hieronymus Bosch, more on new stampsLinn’s Stamp NewsOne stamp in Romania's “Love Art! The Brukenthal National Museum” set reproduces Still Life With Fruits and Parrot by the Flemish baroque painter Jan Fyt. The stamp is shown here on a maximum card from Romania's philatelic bureau, Romfilatelia. More: continued here
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