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Unique stamp artwork and rare stamp proofs from Gibraltar to be auctioned this autumn

Proofs are the prototype of stamp designs produced by the security printer for client approval. That means they are extremely rare, with some worth up to tens of thousands of pounds each. A complete 14 year official archive of unique stamp artwork and rare stamp proofs from Gibraltar is to be auctioned by a UK company this autumn. The proofs of most stamps produced by the island between 1995 and 2009 will be split into individual lots and auct... [more]

Insider guide to the antiques trade

How To Deal in Antiques, by TV and radio antiques expert Fiona Shoop, is now in its fourth edition. In this simple, step-by-step guide, Fiona explains how to save money when buying antiques and how to make a profit when you sell. She introduces different types of dealing, from fairs to the Internet. If you love antiques and enjoy buying and selling them as a profitable career or hobby, you’ll need to know exactly what you’re doing to maximise ... [more]

Successes of Pa.'s subsidized-jobs program

On Labor Day, Barbara Izquierdo, 22, will be enjoying a day off from her new job as a case manager and bilingual advocate for Philadelphia's hungry.

Obama's big budget stretch

With respected economists now desperately calling for more stimulus to stem rising unemployment and a Presidential Commission about to recommend big cuts in spending, Barack Obama is on the rack. 6 Sep 2010 10:00 AM

International fair expected to attract thousands of collectors, hobbyists

This Thursday will see the launch of the 13th annual Collectors’ Fair in Prague’s Letnany, the largest such event in Central and Eastern Europe. Over three days an estimated 12,000 visitors will be able to view exhibits and items from traditional coins and stamps to objects more curious, such as the largest collection of air sickness bags or a new comic book stamp to be issued by Czech Post.

Spending Rises Faster than Income

Over the long run, a higher savings rate is good for the country, and is desperately needed. In the short run, though, it slows down economic growth.

Sound Off: Common sense

The following is what Kane County Chronicle readers sounded off about in the past week:

Genpak workers fight for pension

Locked-out Genpak workers held up delivery trucks, for about 10 minutes, as they picketed the Aylmer St. plant about pension plans Friday. Thirty-eight members of the Communications Energy and Paperworkers Local 685 were locked out Thursday at 3 p.m.[...]

Workers locked out/THE LATEST

Locked-out Genpak workers are holding up delivery trucks, for about 10 minutes, as they picket the Aylmer St. plant about pension plans. Thirty-eight members of the Communications Energy and Paperworkers local 685 were locked out Thursday at 3 p.m.[...]

A fool's paradise

What is monetary insanity? It is akin to going down a remote and narrow country lane and expecting a super highway around each and every corner. The US Federal Reserve pursued a highly expansionary monetary policy during 2001-2005, lowering money market rates to 1% with rapid liquidity injection.

Turning Against the Stock Market

The Fed has already said it will leave its key interest rate at a very low level for a very long time. The US Treasury has already announced a budget with more than $1 trillion of fiscal stimulus in it. “Cash for clunkers” ...first time homebuyer tax credits...TALF – the “recovery” programs have all pretty much run their courses.