Austria: Cardinal Franz Konig
The former Archbishop of Vienna, Cardinal DDr. Franz Konig, left his mark on an entire era. Franz Konig was born at Warth bei Rabenstein on the river Pielach in Lower Austria, on August 3, 1905, the oldest of nine children.
POST.AT
March 30, 2004
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Austria: Life Ball 2004
Aids is the new scourge of mankind. Despite intensive efforts, research has so far only managed to prolong the life expectancy of those infected with HIV or Aids, but without being able to defeat the disease. The struggle to overcome the immune deficiency disease devours vast amounts of money each year. Those who try to raise funds for research are faced with determined attempts to ignore the problem, while those affected face marginalisation, isolation and discrimination. However, Aids is an illness that can literally affect anyone, not only drug addicts or homosexuals. There is no region, no social strata and no age group that is left untouched.
POST.AT
March 29, 2004
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North Korea Joins South in Dokdo Postage Stamp Campaign
North Korea will issue Dokdo Islet postage stamps and join the campaign to reinforce the historic claim that Dokdo Islet is part of the Korean Peninsula. Rhee Geum-cheol, branch manager of the North Korea Stamp Corporation in China, said that the actual production of the stamp would take place next month.
DIGITAL CHOSUN
March 28, 2004
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Austria: Easter
Easter is almost automatically associated with the idea of the Easter Bunny and Easter eggs. At the same time, we recall the religious festivity around the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
POST.AT
March 26, 2004
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Iceland: Nordic Mythology
The Nordic countries are issuing a joint stamp series in three parts about Norse Mythology. The theme for this first batch is "the Norse Gods".
POSTUR.IS
March 26, 2004
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Meeting in Valhalla
The beautiful minisheet Meeting in Valhalla is the Swedish contribution to the Nordic stamp cooperation Top of the World of Stamps. The minisheet features motifs from Nordic mythology.
TOPOFTHEWORLD.NU
March 26, 2004
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Fenja and Menja
The Aland Post has chosen to depict the myth of the two giantesses Fenja and Menja on its miniature sheet. Fenja and Menja were two slaves who were forced to grind gold for King Frodi with the magical mill Grotte. One night the king was attacked by an army whose captain took Fenja, Menja and the mill Grotte as prisoners. Aboard his ship they were forced to grind salt. The ship sank from the weight of all the salt, but Fenja and Menja continued to grind on the bottom of the sea. This is the reason for the saltiness of the sea.
POSTEN.AX
March 26, 2004
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'Norden I' - Myths
Once again the eight Nordic countries have made the decision to join forces in a stamp issue - this time a series of 6 stamps in all issued over a period of 6 years, featuring the topic "Norse Mythology", with one joint issue every other year. POST Greenland somewhat differs from the rest of the Nordic countries using their very own Inuit legends and myths.
STAMPS.GL
March 25, 2004
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South Africa: Drive Alive
Speed: It is dangerous and an offence to exceed speed limits. Driving too fast is a contributing factor in 75% of the 10 000 fatal crashes on South Africa's roads per year. In less than perfect driving conditions, like decreased visibility due to rain or mist, or on a wet or potholed road, speeds should be reduced.
POSTOFFICE.CO.ZA
March 24, 2004
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New stamp pays tribute to Saint Joseph's Oratory
Saint Joseph's Oratory, located in Montreal, started with the dream of a simple, modest man, Brother Andre, who wanted to share his love of Saint Joseph with others. In its beginnings in 1904, the small chapel was a reflection of the man. However, 100 years later, the Oratory has become a reflection of the grandeur of his dream. Today, this fascinating site welcomes more than two million pilgrims and tourists every year. On April 2, Canada Post will mark the 100th anniversary of the largest sanctuary in the world dedicated to Saint Joseph, with a new 49c stamp honouring this major tourist attraction.
CANADAPOST.CA
March 24, 2004
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Duo helps stamp out domestic violence
Rep. Cheri Jahn, D-Wheat Ridge, is hoping that something as simple as paying the bills or sending a letter will help put an end to domestic violence.
Jahn introduced a resolution with Sen. Norma Anderson, R-Lakewood, that shows strong support for the prevention of domestic violence in Colorado and that also supports a Stop Family Violence fundraising stamp.
JEFFCONEWS.COM
March 23, 2004
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100 years of the Austrian Football Federation
Football is not only established in the largest sports federation of the country, but, alongside skiing, is also the Austrians' favourite sport. Over 600,000 Austrian are involved in football each week as participants, officials or spectators. Each week, 10,200 teams take part in regulated league games involving 285,000 registered players in 2,309 clubs.
POST.AT
March 18, 2004
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India: Stamp on saint
The Department of Post has released a commemorative postage stamp on Annamacharya in the denomination of Rs five. The new stamps, first day covers and information sheets will be available for sale at all philatelic bureaus and counters.
NEWSTODAYNET.COM
March 18, 2004
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Monasteries of Russian Orthodox Church
5 stamps + miniature sheet + booklet:
R8.00
The Russian Svyato-Panteleymonov monastery was founded on the Saint Mountin Afon in the 11th century. The head of the great martyr Panteleymon is kept in the cathedral. It is the greatest shrine of the monastery.
March 16, 2004
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Asimov Stamp Urged
Gordon Van Gelder, editor of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, is urging fans to come together in a letter-writing campaign to get legendary SF author Isaac Asimov on a U.S. postage stamp. Van Gelder has already received a letter from the U.S. Postal Service saying that it is considering an Asimov stamp for 2006.
SCIFI.COM
March 15, 2004
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Monaco: Lacerta Viridis
After the "snail", continuation of the Mediterranean fauna and flora with two other land animals.
OETP-MONACO.COM
March 14, 2004
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Iceland: The Trawler Coot
The mechanization of the Icelandic fishing fleet started with the motor boat Stanley in 1902 and the trawler Coot in 1904. Coot was the first trawler owned by Icelanders.
POSTUR.IS
March 13, 2004
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A Tribute To Malta's Letter Boxes
The first set of Maltapost stamps in the 2004 philatelic issues program, entitled letter boxes, will be issued on on March 12.
MALTAPOST
March 13, 2004
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Stamps may cut spam
If the U.S. Postal Service delivered mail for free, our mailboxes would surely runneth over with more credit card offers, sweepstakes entries and supermarket fliers.
That's why we get so much junk e-mail: It's free to send. So Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates, among others, is suggesting that we start buying "stamps" for e-mail.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
March 13, 2004
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Putting a stamp on an experience that lasts a lifetime: Canada Post honours Army Cadets
For thousands of Canadian teenagers the Army Cadets didn't only expose them to exciting outdoor activities like rock climbing and the biathlon, it gave them skills and strategies that made personal success a reality, not just an option. Celebrating an extraordinary commitment to Canadian youth, Canada Post will issue a stamp honouring the 125th anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Canadian Army Cadets on March 26, 2004.
CANADAPOST.CA
March 12, 2004
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Pop singer Liu Huan put on stamp
Liu Huan has become China's first pop singer with his face on a postage stamp.
As part of Liu's concert in Beijing on March 19, the concert agent has published 6,000 memorabilia books that will be sold at the show.
CHINAVIEW.CN
March 12, 2004
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Geothermal energy in Iceland
Iceland lies astride the Mid-Atlantic Ridge with a belt of geologically active fissures and volcanoes running through the island. The centre of this belt corresponds to the meeting point of the American and European tectonic plates which move apart at an average rate of 10 cm a year. As a result of these features areas of geothermal heat abound in Iceland.
POSTUR.IS
March 11, 2004
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Fiftieth birthday stamp for UEFA
UEFA's roots in Switzerland for the majority of the past 50 years have been commemorated with the unveiling of a special Swiss postage stamp to mark the European football body's Golden Jubilee.
UEFA.COM
March 11, 2004
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Post office will unveil domestic violence stamp
A ceremonial unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service's semi-postal stamp, "Stop Family Violence," will take place today during a meeting of the Lucas County Domestic Violence Task Force in Anderson Rooms A and B at One Stranahan Square in downtown Toledo.
During the ceremony, Toledo Postmaster Robert L. Lewis, Jr., will present the stamp to Mayor Jack Ford.
TOLEDOBLADE.COM
March 10, 2004
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Post Office Nixes Personalized Stamps
Folks who wanted their grandkids or pets or even their own smiling likeness on postage stamps are out of luck. The Postal Service said Wednesday it has decided against personalized stamps.
The special stamps, which could include a picture of the buyer's children or dog or company logo, had been recommended by a presidential commission on the postal service's future.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
March 10, 2004
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Tybee lighthouse shines up
More than a dozen volunteers put finishing touches of black and white paint Tuesday on the 231-year-old lighthouse here. Tybee residents hope the new coat of paint will help the structure — which looks like a colossal chess piece — gain national historic landmark status and draw more tourists.
AJC.COM
March 09, 2004
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Monaco: Hyla Meridionalis
After the "snail", continuation of the Mediterranean fauna and flora with two other land animals.
OETP-MONACO.COM
March 08, 2004
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U.S. Postal Service Dedicates 2004 Love Stamps
Now that you've grown accustomed to the sparkle, you've chosen the dress, fireplaces, chandeliers and antiques for a storybook wedding, it's time now to make that first impression of style and form that you want for your special day.
Thanks to the U.S. Postal Service, the 37-cent Garden Bouquet and 60-cent Garden Botanical stamps will gracefully and elegantly add just the right "touch of class" for invitations, announcements and greetings.
USPS
March 04, 2004
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Celebrating a century of Seuss
Dr. Seuss is getting a U.S. postage stamp, a statue and, on March 11, a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. It's all part of a bicoastal celebration of the 100th birthday of Theodor Geisel, best known as Dr. Seuss, the man responsible for the Grinch, the Cat in the Hat and the Lorax, among other unforgettable creatures.
STAR TELEGRAM
March 02, 2004
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Ambani stamp tops popularity poll
A stamp issued to commemorate Reliance founder Dhirubhai Ambani (Dhiru Bhai H Ambani) was voted the "most popular stamp" for 2002 in a nation-wide stamp popularity poll conducted by the Indian postal department.
THE TIMES OF INDIA
March 01, 2004
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