Royal Mail unveil their Christmas stamps and they’re super cute paper cut designs – Metro

WEST BEND – Per annual tradition, a higher postal rate is headed to consumers in May. The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday announced a 2-cent price increase for first-class mail stamps – raising their total cost to 44 cents. More: continued here

Stamps.com (Nasdaq: STMP ) is a leading provider of Internet-based postage services. Stamps.com ( http://www.stamps.com ) enables small businesses, enterprises, and consumers to print U.S. Postal Service-approved postage with just a PC, printer and Internet connection, right from their home or office. More: continued here

Ancient Chinese, Danish astronomers commemorated on stampsXinhua4 (Xinhua) — The postal authorities of Denmark and China have jointly issued a set of stamps commemorating famous astronomers from both countries, and a launch ceremony was held here Wednesday. The series of two stamps, called Ancient Astronomical … More: continued here

The Guardian (blog) Stamps, sandwiches, satsumas: are you being Force-fed Star Wars merchandise?The Guardian (blog)Kiddie lightsabers: fine. Yoda costumes for your dog: ditto. But with Argos's announcement it has 250 different Star Wars items for sale, we're beginning to wonder if it's all going a bit Sex and the City 2? Subway Star Wars advert…

The Guardian Australia Post makeover: stamps up, deliveries down, but no privatisationThe GuardianMalcolm Turnbull has sought to build public support for major changes to Australia Post, including increases to stamp prices and a move away from standard daily letter delivery services – but not privatisation. The communications minister stressed the …and more » More: continued here

Local Grocer Bilks Food Stamps for $844000NBC ChicagoDuring the investigation, an agent with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Inspector General, exchanged food stamp benefits for cash and used benefits to purchase formula at a discount store, which he then re-sold for half the price in cash … More: continued here