Beautiful Flowers Decorate New Forever StampsSierra Sun TimesJanuary 29, 2016 – ATLANTA — The U.S. Postal Service continues its tradition of beautiful floral-themed stamps by dedicating the Botanical Art Forever stamps featuring vintage illustrations taken from 19th- and early 20th-century plant and seed catalogs. More: continued here
Identifying Belgium's first stamp issue: the Epaulettes of 1849Linn’s Stamp News18 Linn's, I wrote about equally determined administrators in Rio de Janeiro who, having studied the English experiment, did essentially the same: a postal reform involving compulsory prepayment of postage and the issuance of postage stamps, a reform …and more » More: continued here
WKRN.com 150000 Tennesseans could lose food stamps April 1WKRN.comNASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – An estimated 150,000 Tennesseans could lose food stamp benefits on April 1 if they don't meet work requirements. Tennessee Department of Human Services spokeswoman Stephanie Jarnagin says the agency began sending out … More: continued here
24/7 Wall St. Are Analysts and Investors Getting Too Down on eBay?24/7 Wall St.eBay Inc. (NASDAQ: EBAY) recently posted its fourth-quarter financial results, which were in line with estimates, but guidance severely undercut this success. As a result analysts piled on to the stock, but they may have been overly negative … More: continued here
Motley Fool eBay, Inc. Offers a Sobering Look AheadMotley FoolOn Wednesday after the market close, eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) released its second earnings report since formally separating from PayPal last July. But in stark contrast to last quarter's impressive post-earnings pop, disappointing guidance caused investors …StubHub Performance Is The Bright Spot In eBay Q4 2015 EarningsAmigobullsall 2…
Why eBay's 4Q15 Revenues Had a Negative Impact on Its Bottom LineMarket RealistIn the preceding part of this series, we discussed eBay's 4Q15 earnings highlights, its revenue drivers, and its outlook for 1Q16. In this part, let's take a closer look at the company's financials. In 4Q15, eBay (EBAY) generated revenues of $2.3 … More:…
New York Daily News Leopard skull for sale on eBay at $950 sparks British police investigationNew York Daily NewsBritish police are investigating after a leopard skull was discovered for sale on eBay. Cops raided a London house after the skull was spotted for sale, sparking fears it was being illegally traded. Wildlife officer PC Hayley…
Post office plans under review: Housing, retail, parking proposed for downtown Burlingame redevelopmentSan Mateo Daily JournalBurlingame officials are slated to review a large mixed-use retail and housing development proposed for construction at the site of the city's former post office. The Burlingame City Council, during a study session Monday, Feb. 1, will review an ……
Australia 2016 'emergency' set sells for more than $1000 on eBayLinn’s Stamp NewsThe Australia emergency stamp issue used in the Adelaide area comprised six counter-printed self-adhesive stamps on backing paper. Three stamps show kangaroos, and the others show koalas. In addition to the 30¢ denomination, the stamps are inscribed …and more » More: continued here
Alphonse Mucha: art nouveau stamp designer extraordinaireLinn’s Stamp NewsIn 1920, Mucha's Hradcany stamps of 1918-20 were overprinted “SO/1920” for use in Eastern (Cieszyn) Silesia, a disputed area between Czechoslovakia and Poland. A total of 20 imperforate (Eastern Silesia Scott 1-18) and nine perforated stamps (20-30) … More: continued here