MARTY RUSSELL:Prepare for new year of surprises Dec 31, 2008
- NOVEMBER, DECEMBER - Fearing another lousy holiday shopping season, retailers hit on a plan to draw shoppers in - free food stamps with every purchase. Have a great new year. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Top Ten Tips for Faster, Easier Holiday Entertaining Dec 31, 2008
Buy your stamps online to avoid long lines at the post office. Then personalize your cards, address the envelopes, stamp and seal them. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)
How well do you recall 2008? Dec 31, 2008
DOCTORAL: Name the two other Oregonians who have been honored by being pictured on U.S. postage stamps. 8. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Coxsackie Post Office among hundreds looking to trim costs in tough times Dec 31, 2008
Locally, she cites the convenience of being able to purchase stamps at grocery stores and ATMs, and as customers become more comfortable using the Internet she says a multitude of services are available at the Postal Service s Web site. As our customers are looking to fold together their mailing habits with other errands our store front hours are taking on a new meaning, said Marion. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Postal Service lifts curtain on next year's stamps movie maze Dec 31, 2008
Postal Service lifts curtain on next year's stamps movie maze ... Most of the commemorative stamps are priced at 42 cents, the current firstclass rate. (Havre Daily News, MT)
Post Office reveals new stamps for '09 Dec 30, 2008
Most of the commemorative stamps are priced at 42 cents, the current first-class rate ... A dozen pioneers of the civil rights movement will be honored with stamps scheduled for release Feb. 21 in New York. (Boston Globe)
Fake ballots found at Wa Dec 30, 2008
The fake thumb-printed ballots also had invalid stamps different from the official valid stamp from the E.C.. It took the vigilance of polling agents of the NDC to detect the fake ballots during counting at Busa Primary "B" electoral area in the Wa municipality. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Postal Service Previews 2009 Commemorative Stamp Program Dec 30, 2008
The second of 12 stamps in the Lunar New Year series, The Year of the Ox begins Jan. 26, 2009, and ends on Feb. 13, 2010 ... Kessler's design also incorporates elements from the previous series of Lunar New Year stamps, using Clarence Lee's intricate paper-cut design of an ox and the Chinese character -- drawn in grass-style calligraphy by Lau Bun -- for "ox." ... The 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's (1809-1865) birth will be recognized on four stamps Feb. 9, in Springfield, IL. The 10... (PR Newswire)
Stimulus: $6 million to make snow -- in Minnesota... Dec 30, 2008
However it's divided up, the massive investment in transportation and infrastructure projects remains the major selling point, along with tax cuts, extended unemployment benefits, food stamps and aid for state Medicaid programs, which the National Governors Association pressed for last year under the leadership of Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty. But Pawlenty, like some House GOP leaders, has recently taken a cool posture toward the stimulus package, noting that Washington -- which just pumped $700... (The Drudge Report)
Living through hard times (244) Dec 30, 2008
In town, they used food stamps from the government for flour, sugar and coffee. You had to ration it to last you for that full time, MacGregor said. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Mini and other British design classics put their stamp on the post Dec 30, 2008
Royal Mail unveils special stamps for 2009 ... New Royal Mail stamps feature British design classics including Concorde Photograph: Royal Mail/AFP/Getty ... The three very different icons are to feature in a new set of stamps celebrating British classics that will go on sale next month, it was announced today. (guardian.co.uk)
Zelizer: Time for Democrats to stress ethics Dec 30, 2008
Rostenkowski was indicted for corruption on May 30, 1994, for 17 counts of misusing public funds, including purchasing goods at the House stationery store for constituents, padding the payroll by hiring family friends and selling stamps for cash. He refused to plead guilty. (CNN -- US)
Lucy, Ethel, Groucho on postage stamps in 09 Dec 30, 2008
Lucy, Ethel, Groucho on postage stamps in 09 - Celebrities- msnbc ... These undated handout images provided by the U.S. Postal Service shows 2009 postage stamps, part of a 20-stamp set commemorating black-and-white television shows, including "I Love Lucy", "Dragnet" and "You Bet Your Life." ... Most of the commemorative stamps are priced at 42 cents, the current first-class rate. (MSNBC -- News)
A dollar’s value Dec 30, 2008
The dollar has become less valuable as they continue to print more and more, like food stamps, and have the same backing, i.e. zero. Richard Spahr, Green Valley. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Health workers may be laid off Dec 30, 2008
The work groups that the union represents include clinic and social workers and eligibility workers for Medi-Cal, food stamps and welfare programs. Union officials and members will meet with county administrators before the Jan. 13 Board of Supervisors meeting to discuss the proposed layoffs, she said. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Teen Q&A: Economy forcing all of us to look at Christmas in a new light Dec 30, 2008
I don t know what the income levels are for food stamps, but you definitely need to call La Crosse County Social Services to see whether you qualify. In fact, I suggest you meet with someone at the county to see what other community resources might be available to you. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Angel Food Ministries comes to Nevada/Great outpouring of volunteers helps with Nevada's first food distribution Dec 30, 2008
Food stamps are accepted for the packages, and if you are ordering with food stamps, you must do so in person with Mindy Farmer. In January, food stamp orders will be taken at the Nevada Public Library on Jan. 8, 6-8 p.m., and on Jan. 10, 10 a.m.-noon. (Mid Iowa Enterprise, IA)
Illinois House Won't Subpoena Obama Staff Dec 30, 2008
Tuesday: An internal review clears President-elect Barack Obama's staff in the Blagojevich scandal; more Americans turn to food stamps this holiday season; plus, a new hope for train transit in Iraq. . (CBS News -- US)
Paul Krugman: Fifty Herbert Hoovers Dec 30, 2008
Ted Strickland, the governor of Ohio, is pushing for federal aid to the states on three fronts: help for the neediest, in the form of funding for food stamps and Medicaid; federal funding of state- and local-level infrastructure projects; and federal aid to education. That sounds right - and if the numbers Strickland proposes are huge, so is the crisis. (International Herald Tribune)
Bartow Art Guild Plans Events Dec 30, 2008
She will be demonstrating throwing a vessel on the potter s wheel and how to alter wheel thrown pots to create movement and using stamps to add texture and interest. Article Rating. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
Classic TV Shows Get Stamp of Approval Dec 30, 2008
The U.S. Postal Service today unveiled its 2009 lineup of commemorative stamps, and one set to be unveiled Aug. 11 is dedicated to early TV memories ... The Postal Service said the dedication of the stamps is slated to take place in Los Angeles ... I can't wait for the stamps to be available. (TVweek.com)
A walk in the parks Dec 30, 2008
Those first few years were lean he remembers using food stamps in 1977, grossing 1,200 in 1978 while trying to woo backers for his first documentary. I looked 12 years old, and I was trying to sell the Brooklyn Bridge, he recalls fondly. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
LETTERS: NCT, Dec. 30, 2008 Dec 30, 2008
" We must not accommodate the demands of illegal aliens!Welfare and food stamps should be available only to American citizens only to children who are born of American citizens not to illegal aliens! Children born to illegal immigrants should not gain automatic U.S. citizenship!Our current economic crisis creates tremendous hardships on the American people. Illegal immigrants living in our country only add to our adversity. We must not continue to allow illegal aliens to violate our... (North County Times)
U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled Dec 30, 2008
Shmul Kaplan, 80, is getting by every month in a Philadelphia suburb on $140 in food stamps and $215 that he uses to pay rent. (Photos By Joan Fairman Kanes -- Philadelphia Inquirer). (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Dec 30, 2008
Attorney Vince Brown said the group is concerned the state may be illegally discouraging needy families from applying not only for welfare, but federal entitlement programs such as food stamps and Medicaid, the national health insurance program for the poor. "We are really trying to balance the budget on the backs of the people who are most vulnerable," Brown said. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus Dec 30, 2008
The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history s most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps. DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
New youth program helps kids on the brink of trouble Dec 30, 2008
justmeagain wrote on Dec 29, 2008 10:33 PM:" I must also comment on the fact that..i can't even go there knowing the family personally KARLY. There are other families out there that are in more desperate need of HELP. Re: proud conservative, while i do agree w/ your comment... these shirts can be bought at walmart for under 7 or 8 bucks, which is great considering the other families that choose to buy their children's clothing at hollister for far much more and spend their stamps at walmart... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Europe's Tiniest Jewels Dec 30, 2008
Besides postage stamps from each, I brought back a range of impressions. Andorra. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
GLAD YOU ASKED: Why did the city block off the steps outside the Racine Family YMCA? Dec 30, 2008
Will post offices sell their leftover Christmas stamps at a discount now that the holiday is over ... The stamps aren t considered obsolete this quickly ... Some people are happy to send their holiday stamps well into January yet, she said. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
HK to issue special stamps for Year of the Ox Dec 30, 2008
HONG KONG, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- Hongkong Post Monday announced that a set of special stamps on the theme of Year of the Ox will be issued on Jan. 17. The set of four special stamps on Year of the Ox adopts five- color printing to accentuate the three-dimensional effect, and to enhance the image detail of the cattle against a background of hillside and pasture in silver color ... In addition, a stamp sheetlet with two stamps featuring the Ratand the Ox embossed and hot-foiled with genuine gold and... (Xinhuanet, China)
Paterson turns to president-elect for support Dec 30, 2008
500 billion in aid to states: 250 billion for programs like Federal Medicaid Assistance Percentages, unemployment insurance, food stamps, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and child care; and 250 billion for flexible education block grants to states. 300 billion for infrastructure investments, including funds for ready-to-go projects to rehabilitate and build transportation, water, schools, housing, broadband and health information technology infrastructures; along with funds for... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Is Time Right To Top Off U.S. Oil Reserve? Dec 30, 2008
At a time that the federal government is printing money faster than postage stamps, any dollar windfall comes as welcome news. Such is the case with the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. (Investors Business Daily)
NY Gov. Paterson Urges Obama to Spend More Dec 30, 2008
Of that sum, $250 billion should go toward counter-cyclical programs such as unemployment insurance, food stamps, assistance for needy families and child care and $250 billion for flexible education grants, he said. Paterson called for another $300 billion to be earmarked for infrastructure investments, including for "ready-to-go" projects in the transportation, water, education, housing, broadband and health technology sectors. (Newsmax)
Duo who faked Malaysian IDs for illegals nabbed Dec 28, 2008
The police team recovered several false documents including birth certificates, temporary identity card receipts, rubber stamps of an NRD officer in Kota Kinabalu and Lahad Datu. Police also seized several office equipment, including computers, said Supt Md Suhaimi. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Obamas visit aquatic park, eat shave ice on outing Dec 27, 2008
Genuine Liberia postage stamps Honoring Obamas historic election. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Teen Q&A: Economy forcing all of us to look at Christmas in a new light Dec 27, 2008
I don t know what the income levels are for food stamps, but you definitely need to call La Crosse County Social Services to see whether you qualify. In fact, I suggest you meet with someone at the county to see what other community resources might be available to you. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Bartow Art Guild Plans Events Dec 27, 2008
She will be demonstrating throwing a vessel on the potter s wheel and how to alter wheel thrown pots to create movement and using stamps to add texture and interest. Article Rating. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
U.S. Sued Over Dropping of Benefits for Disabled Dec 27, 2008
Shmul Kaplan, 80, is getting by every month in a Philadelphia suburb on $140 in food stamps and $215 that he uses to pay rent. (Photos By Joan Fairman Kanes -- Philadelphia Inquirer). (Yahoo News -- Disabilities and the Disabled)
After long decline, state's welfare rolls surge Dec 27, 2008
Attorney Vince Brown said the group is concerned the state may be illegally discouraging needy families from applying not only for welfare, but federal entitlement programs such as food stamps and Medicaid, the national health insurance program for the poor. "We are really trying to balance the budget on the backs of the people who are most vulnerable," Brown said. (Yahoo News -- Welfare Reform)
The Gladness of Christmas Dec 27, 2008
You don t think about things like that, said Judy, adding a woman walked up to her and held her hand and when she pulled her hand away a book of stamps were left behind. That was just a thoughtful thing to do. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Don't be quick to judge Dec 27, 2008
Childs thinks we should have to get a (urine analysis) now to be able to get food stamps. My question is: Who s going to pay for these UA tests. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Enrollment rises at local colleges Dec 27, 2008
When West Hills College opened to 35 students in 1932, a new house cost 6,515, gasoline cost 10 cents per gallon and postage stamps were 3 cents. A lot has changed since then. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Pair's 50-year poverty fight in Ky. opens gate to opportunity Dec 27, 2008
President Lyndon Johnson's "War on Poverty" brought billions of dollars in federal aid to the Appalachian region, from food stamps and health insurance for poor children to Head Start early-education programs and payments for men who suffered from black lung disease after mining the coal-packed mountains. Women went to work, family incomes doubled and more children graduated from high school. (USA Today -- Money)
Economy strains mental health help Dec 27, 2008
The agency recently closed two offices in Delray Beach and Riviera Beach that help clients with food stamps, Medicaid and cash assistance, among other cost-saving measures. In Stuart, the Tykes and Teens counseling center has seen 1,700 kids in the last year, up about 10 percent over the previous year, counselor Jeff Ralicki said. (The Palm Beach Post)
Justice isn't recession-proof Dec 27, 2008
Among those in need, Casey says, are the "nouveau poor," adults who have lost jobs and have to think - for the first time - about getting food stamps. Legal aid is the type of "counter-cyclical" service that is most needed when state revenues are at their lowest. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Single mother perseveres to earn law degree Dec 27, 2008
Latina's story goes beyond absent fathers, food stamps and welfare checks. People at the Wichita Bar Association know that of their 1,175 members, only eight are African-American - the newest member being Latina. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Truly, the taglines not to blame Dec 27, 2008
Japan appointed Hello Kitty as its tourism ambassador earlier this year, and Lats cartoons, which now even grace Pos Malaysia stamps, also have an international appeal that extends to Westerners. Lats Kampung Boy was named Outstanding International Book for 2007 by the US Board of Books for Young People and the Childrens Book Council and was subsequently nominated for the prestigious Harvey Awards in the United States last year for Best American Edition of Foreign Material. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Students at South Rabun Elementary School line up for lunch. The system has the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunches in at least 25 years. Dec 27, 2008
"System-wide, more than 60 percent of students qualified for the free or reduced lunch program on Oct. 31. That accounts for a 4.5 percent increase compared to a year earlier. At the same time, enrollment has dipped 105 students as some families have left Rabun in search of work or to live with relatives.Kim Terrell, school nutrition director, said the percentage of students getting free lunches also is higher than in past years. Some students who qualified for reduced lunches at the beginning... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
Find What You Love Dec 26, 2008
" Marshall continued to play through her years at Mission High School, accompanying the chorus and the school productions of Gilbert and Sullivan. She also took a job counting ration stamps at a store across the street to support her music lessons. "My mother wouldn't pay for it. She wasn't a witch, she was a good mother. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Not your father's stimulus Dec 26, 2008
The stimulus plan being debated in Washington is shaping up to include four components: infrastructure spending; a middle-class tax cut; money for education; and relief for "counter-cyclical" costs that go up when the economy declines, such as unemployment benefits, food stamps, and Medicaid. This relief could free up money in the budget for other stalled priorities, such as Patrick's education reform efforts. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Dec 26, 2008
A Hallmark store in Cabot has only a counter, Leah said, and sells supplies and stamps. I'm understanding that somewhere in this area there will be a Contract Postal Unit put out so the people in this end of town will have somewhere to buy their stamps and mail their packages, Leah said ... You can't get anything funnier than people lining up all day long for two and three cent stamps like they could never buy one again, Leah said. (Searcy Daily Citizen, AR)
New domain names face hurdle Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Chip makers turn to U.S. agency for patent battles Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Philips Electronics reinvents itself, again Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Premiere TV to get fresh capital Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Music companies try to get edge on Web Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Need tech help? Look online Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Fox wins rights to "Watchman" Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Hynix and Powerchip go after assistance Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Penthouse magazine firm planning IPO Dec 26, 2008
David Pogue looks at the Eye-Fi memory card, which stamps photos with the location where they were taken. David Pogue talks about how to save your old photo prints, cassette tapes and vinyl records from the dustbin o.. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Shirley Marshall has taught piano for 60 years Dec 26, 2008
" Marshall continued to play through her years at Mission High School, accompanying the chorus and the school productions of Gilbert and Sullivan. She also took a job counting ration stamps at a store across the street to support her music lessons. "My mother wouldn't pay for it. She wasn't a witch, she was a good mother. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Albany mission serves up meals, hope Dec 26, 2008
The disabled 57-year-old said he gets by on food stamps and soup kitchens, and by scrounging in Dumpsters. The mission offered meals to go Thursday. (Albany Times Union)
Site eases process to get food stamps Dec 26, 2008
The site, , launched earlier this month, allows residents to check on eligibility for social services and apply for food stamps ... Demand for food stamps, she said, has been on the increase, with 480,103 households in Georgia receiving them in November ... Workers at Bi-Lo on Peach Orchard Road in Augusta said they've seen an increase in food stamps at their store. (The Augusta Chronicle)
DHR sees boon Dec 26, 2008
Our case load for food stamps is at 2,969 cases in this county, Barnes said. We have only five people in the department to take care of all the paperwork involved in securing assistance for applicants. (Brewton Standard, AL)
Reaching the point of critical mass Dec 26, 2008
In a flurry of stamps, photos and address labels, I quickly scribbled out a Merry Christmas on each card. Project done. (Madison County Record, AL)