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Ann McFeatters: 50-cent postage stamp can't be far offSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 9:11PMWASHINGTON — That birthday card from Grandma with the $20 bill tucked inside could be a thing of the past, thanks to your government.

The marine world in stampsSaturday, July 31, 2010 @ 2:24AMA goldfish in the three-dimensional stamp is lifelike. Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily. The draft of a fish to be used for the design of stamps is like an artistic painting. Photo courtesy: Sin Chew Daily.

New birth certificates for Puerto RicansFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:39PMHoping to thwart identity thieves, Puerto Rican officials passed a law requiring all island-born citizens, including those who live in the U.S., to apply for a more secure birth certificate.

Wildlife Conservation Society Applauds Senate for Giving "Stamp" of Approval to New Wildlife LegislationFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:23PMThe Wildlife Conservation Society applauded today's Senate passage of H.R. 1454, the Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act. Its passage has been a major legislative objective of WCS and represents a victory for supporters of wildlife and fiscally responsible governance.

Briggs Armstrong: Tech battle could guide postal problemFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 10:17AMWhile government agencies here and abroad seem to be constantly on the prowl, making sure high tech firms like Google and Microsoft don’t become monopolistic, a real monopoly — the government’s U.S. postal service — is on the verge of hiking the price of first-class stamps and may drop Saturday delivery.

State tries again to snuff out tax-free cigsFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 7:54AMAfter years in which the state and Native American tribes clashed, New York is taking a new approach to snuff out the sale of cigarettes without sales tax. Gov. David Paterson signed legislation making it illegal for wholesalers to sell cigarettes without a sales tax stamp to tribes and on reservations as of Sept. 1. The New [...]

Mad times strike big screens as campy 'Reefer' gets zingedFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 4:16AM"Reefer Madness" is a 1936 cult classic that uses manic and exaggerated scare tactics to warn of the dangers of marijuana. Yep, you can descend into insanity when you smoke pot. Well, at least that's the message in the film, which is itching to be mocked. And the gentlemen from "Mystery Science Theater 3000" are just the guys to do it. A night of live comedic darts is on tap when hundreds of ...

Letters to the EditorFriday, July 30, 2010 @ 12:18AMMichael Murray will be a wonderful probate judge and should be elected at the Republican primary Aug. 10. We are fortunate to have a person with Mike's integrity, common sense and empathy who is incredibly enthusiastic about running for public office.

Chinese stamp auction to be held in HKTuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:12AMPhoto taken on July 27, 2010 shows a stamp called "The Red Lady in a Green Dress" with a presale estimate of 8 million Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong, south China.