New Stamp on Henri Dunant

 

 

To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the international Red Cross organization,  Lithuania Post issued  a new stamp . The  stamp features the founder of this organization, a Swiss entrepreneur and philanthropist Jean-Henri Dunant, and the waving flag of the Red Cross.

The international Red Cross organization was founded in 1863 in Geneva (Switzerland) on the initiative of Jean-Henri Dunant. This organization helps combating diseases, provides help to the victims of natural disasters. Also, the organization arranges trainings for nurses, supports donors, gives treatment to sick and wounded troops.

The Lithuanian Red Cross society was founded on 12 January 1919 on the efforts of the physician Rokas Sliupas and other medicals. A lot of famous Lithuanian physicians and health service people were engaged in the activities of the society. The society has established a number of hospitals in Vilnius, Kaunas, Panevezys, and Klaipeda. The Lithuanian Red Cross was the founder of the first Lithuanian tuberculosis sanatorium in Aukstoji Panemune as well as blood transfusion establishments of emergency medical service.

New Stamp on Music

100 Years of Vienna Konzerthaus

 

Date of Issue : 2 May 2013

Austrian Post celebrates the centennial of the Vienna Konzerthaus by issuing a new stamp. Since its opening 100 years ago, the Vienna Konzerthaus is one of the most important institutions of the international music scene.

The Vienna Konzerthaus was opened 1913. It is situated in the third district just at the edge of the first district in Vienna. Since it was founded it has always tried to emphasize both tradition and innovative musical styles.

In 1890, the first ideas for a Haus fur Musikfeste (House for music festivals) came about. The idea of the new multi-purpose building was to be more interesting to the broader public than the traditional Vienna Musikverein. In addition to the concert hall, the first drawings by Ludwig Baumann for the Olympion included an ice-skating area and a bicycle club. In an attached open air area, 40,000 visitors would be able to attend events. The drawings were not accepted. However, today an ice skating area is situated right next to the building.

The Konzerthaus was finally built between 1911 and 1913. The architects were Ferdinand Fellner and Hermann Helmer; the work was done in cooperation with Ludwig Baumann.

Source : International Stamp News

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World Health Day

 

Date of Issue : 3 April 2013

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected for World Health Day that highlights a priority area of public health concern in the world.

 

 

The post of San Marino issued a stamp dedicated to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of deaths worldwide, though since the 1970s. Although cardiovascular disease usually affects older adults, the antecedents of cardiovascular disease, notably atherosclerosis, begin in early life, making primary prevention efforts necessary from childhood.

The heart is the main element of the stamp and it is therefore the only coloured image. Besides on the stamp an apple is seen the , symbol of health, a running man for physical activity and stethoscope to remind medical check-up. Without all these elements the heart risks to be shadowed. It is necessary to play a team game to fight against cardiovascular diseases. The philately of San Marino wants to underline again this concept issuing this new stamp.

The theme for World Health Day 2013 is high blood pressure.

About high blood pressure

High blood pressure – also known as raised blood pressure or hypertension – increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. If left uncontrolled, high blood pressure can also cause blindness, irregularities of the heartbeat and heart failure. The risk of developing these complications is higher in the presence of other cardiovascular risk factors such as diabetes. One in three adults worldwide has high blood pressure. The proportion increases with age, from 1 in 10 people in their 20s and 30s to 5 in 10 people in their 50s. Prevalence of high blood pressure is highest in some low-income countries in Africa, with over 40% of adults in many African countries thought to be affected.

However, high blood pressure is both preventable and treatable. In some developed countries, prevention and treatment of the condition, together with other cardiovascular risk factors, has brought about a reduction in deaths from heart disease. The risk of developing high blood pressure can be reduced by:

• reducing salt intake;
• eating a balanced diet;
• avoiding harmful use of alcohol;
• taking regular physical activity;
• maintaining a healthy body weight; and
• avoiding tobacco use.

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12 December 2012 : 12.12.12

 

12.12.12 : A date once in a life time !!

 

Hi ! Today is 12 December 2012 a date to be memorable for ever  with number 12 repeating thrice and making it 12.12.12. Philatelists all over the world making this day special in their own way !! Here is my way …I am posting postcards to my friends from Shimla with special  pictorial cancellation of Shimla Philatelic Bureau featuring Monal, a beautiful bird of Himachal Pradesh !!

This is all for today…Have a great time !!

New Special Cover from Himachal Pradesh

37 Years of establishment of Indian Society of Periodontology

Date of Issue : 12 October 2012

 

My Recent Cover from Poland

Many thanks to Andrzej Bek of Poland  for this beautiful Christmas cover !!

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Care for the Alzheimer' patient…

 

 

The Correo Argentino has issued a stamp to draw public attention to the Alzheimer's disease. Unfortunately, There is no cure for the disease, which worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. Most often, it is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer's can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were 26.6 million sufferers worldwide. Alzheimer's is predicted to affect 1 in 85 people globally by 2050.

The stamp calls not to leave people affected by the Alzheimer's disease alone with their trouble. Relative or companion should accompany, understand and support the sick person each day, as tells the slogan on the stamp.

 

Philatelic Journals

Just received  Journal of The Army Philatelic Society edited by Col Jayanta Dutta. This is a special issue on Mughal Architecture. The Journal is very informative with a beautiful layout. Readers may contact Col.Jayanta Dutta to join The Army Philatelic society and subscribe the journal at email : doctorjayanta2009@gmail.com

 

My recent Card

Many Thanks to Kenneth Sequeira of Dubai for this beautiful card from Bhutan !!

From our Readers….

 

Grievances

Ashok Kumar Tiwary

Secretary, Jamshedpur Philatelic Society

mobile- 09334617581

Sub - Malpractices at Srinagar Philatelic Bureau

Dear Sir,
I want to draw your attention towards malpractices at Srinagar philatelic Bureau.

I had sent an EMO ref.no 149703120827003247 dated 27/08/2012 in favour of Senior Postmaster, Srinagan GPO for Rs. 1300 (One thousand Three hundred only).

I had requested to send me following items:-

Item No.  Item     Rate    Quantity Amount

62 Vashnodevi cover 20 2  40

73 Gandhi Booklet 30 3  90

74 Film fest cover 20 3  60

75 film fest cover 20 3  60

76 film fest cover 20 3  60

79 Film fest booklet         30 3  90

80 film fest cover 100 3 300

81 film fest cover 100 3 300

82 film fest cover 100 3 300

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Total                                 Rs. 1300

Very surprisingly, I got a packet from there which contain following items:-

Last 4 items-booklets--3 each-as per my requirment.

Total 40 nos. of covers.

But all those special covers I got were simple envelopes without stamp or postmark on them. Those were of no use for me.

Then I talked to the Postmaster, who asked me to return those blank spl covers.
I had sent those covers on 15th Sept 2012 by Speed post.After several reminders, they sent me 3 sets of Special covers with stamps and postmarks-but again wrong covers. All the 9 covers they postmarked as 15-06.2012.

They also sent me a stamp booklet issued on 2-10-2012, but stamps were affixed on wrong side.

I assume that postal staffs at Srinagar has no idea about spl. covers and booklets and whatever I paid was just a loss.
Please take care of such malpractices and do needful. Please arrange to send me correct items too.

Thanks
ASHOK

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Oskar Minkowski - Founder of experimental diabetology

 

Date of Issue : 20 October 2012

On October 20, Lithuania Post  released a new stamp dedicated to the founder of experimental diabetology Oskar Minkowski. The experiments conducted by this world famous physician gave basis for discovery and synthesis of insulin.

Since 1992, patients suffering from diabetes have been given insulin therapy that has saved millions of lives. In 2012, the insulin therapy will celebrate its 90th anniversary.

Myths and Legends on Irish stamps

Date of Issue : 13 September 2012

 

Some of Ireland's favourite tales of myth and legend get new life as An Post launches a heroic four stamp set. The  stamps  feature The Children of Lir, Deirdre of the Sorrows, Fionn and the Salmon of Knowledge and the Naming of Cuchulainn.

All four tales, while belonging to Ireland's rich story telling tradition, are widely known internationally. Sales of the new stamps will be brisk given the popularity of the subject matter. An Post has also produced a beautiful first day cover which includes a special 'Myths and Legends' graphic.

 

The Children of Lir tells the story of the four children of King Lir, who were turned into white swans when Aoife, Lirs second wife put a spell on them. When the spell was broken after 900 years, the swans turned back into four very old and frail human beings, who died shortly afterwards.

In Deirdre of the Sorrows, the King, Conor Mac Nessa vowed to marry Deirdre. However, Deirdre was in love with Naoise. Fearing the King, Naoise and Deirdre fled to Scotland. They were tricked into returning to Ireland, where the King had Naoise killed.

 

  Fionn Mac Cumhaill, was a renowned leader and warrior. While still a boy, he gained his wisdom by eating the Salmon of Knowledge. With this knowledge and wisdom he went on to become leader of the mighty Fianna.

Setanta, gained his better-known name Cú Chulainn as a child after he killed Culann's fierce guard-dog in self-defence. He offered to take its place until a replacement could be reared. He thus became known as Cú Chulainn.

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Stamp on Mental Health..

 

Date of Issue : 17 September, 2012

Hi ! Here is a stamp on ‘Mental Health’ by Canada Post.  Canada Post issues every year a stamp on this theme to help those who who suffer from mental illness. I never miss to share it on my blog.I am sharing this issue too !!  The stamp  creates an awareness among people to help the patients in every possible way.This year, Canada Post is once again building on its long and proud history of investing in the communities it serves through its charitable and volunteer activities with this fundraising semi-postal stamp. 10 cents from the sale of each of these domestic-rate PERMANENT stamps will go to help support children across Canada.

Canada Post Community Foundation—Booklet of 10 Stamps

In 2008, Canada Post established The Canada Post Foundation for Mental Health to provide financial support for deserving front-line charities and not for profit organizations. The funds raised to make these gifts possible were the result of the generous donations of Canada Post staff and customers at retail outlets - as well as the surcharge from Canadian Mental Health semi-postal stamps. To date, more than $6.7 million in grants have been distributed to some 140 organizations across Canada.

This year, Canada Post will build on its long and proud history of investing in the communities it serves through its charitable and volunteer activities - and transfer its efforts from mental health issues to children's charities.

According to Cindy Daoust, Manager of Canada Post's Community Investment Program, "Our efforts have provided funding and support for a wide variety of important initiatives in the area of mental health, literacy and the United Way. We've raised funds and awareness. We also want to build on the incredible efforts of employees who support the Santa Letter-writing Program every year. So our plans are to continue our involvement with children throughout the calendar year."

The renamed Canada Post Community Foundation will focus on supporting children's charities, school programs and local initiatives - including organizations that provide mental health initiatives aimed at youth. Canada Post hopes to develop an engaging and compelling connection with children's causes in the communities where postal employees work - which is almost every community in the nation.

As the Corporation's charitable focus shifts to youth, so does the inspiration for the annual fundraising semi-postal. This year's stamp, designed by Debbie Adams, Principal at Adams + Associates, carries a 10-cent surcharge that goes directly to the work of the Foundation.

According to Adams, "The design is a simple circle of children's hands, depicted in vivid colours. Multi-coloured hands represent the diversity and breadth of the need to help children's charities. The heart represents the generosity of Canadians investing in the future of Canada." Not only does this call to mind childhood circle games, it also implies inclusivity, and giving a hand or holding a hand in assistance.

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Bicycling - Pedaling Forward

 

 

Hi Here is a nice set of four stamps issued by US postal service on 7th June which features Bicycling a very popular activity in almost all the countries. Most of us had tried cycling in our childhood…and it was a great feeling to do…The stamps are just beautiful featuring four different types of bicycles…What attracted me most is its beautiful digital cancellation that depicts a bicycle too !! This i is all for tonight..…Till Next Post…Happy Collecting !!

 

Bicycling: Pedaling Forward

From the training wheels used by a young child learning to ride, to the airborne wheels underneath a daring BMX racer, bicycling is an activity enjoyed by millions of Americans. And with four new colorful, se-tenant designs, the Postal Service celebrates the popular hobby as a source of recreation, transportation, exercise, competition, and in all, fun.

Bicycling has a long history of appearing on stamps — the first dating back more than 100 years to the 1902 Messenger on Bicycle Special Delivery stamp. Since then, bicycling has been featured on a variety of issuances, including those recognizing the Olympic Games, the history of American transportation, extreme sports, and recently, environmentally friendly tips.

Date of Issue : 7 June 2012

With the issuance of these stamps, the U.S. Postal Service celebrates bicycling, one of the most popular outdoor activities in America. Each of the four colorful se-tenant stamps features a different kind of bike and rider: a young child just learning to ride with training wheels, a commuter pedaling to work, a road racer intent on the finish line, and an airborne BMX rider.

Recent surveys indicate that Americans enjoy billions of bike rides a year. Bicycling organizations around the US report increased participation in local biking activities, and nearly half of all Americans say they would like more bicycling resources, such as trails and bike lanes, in their communities.

Bicycling is a low-impact aerobic activity that just about everyone — from young children to retirees — can enjoy. The health benefits are impressive: Riding a bike lowers the risk of obesity, heart disease, and breast cancer while improving muscle tone and strength. Bicycling can also lower stress. Whether riding along a lakeside path or through the bike lanes of a bustling city, bicycling is therapeutic and just plain fun.

The Bicycling stamps have been issued as Forever® stamps. Forever stamps are always equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce rate.

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World No Tobacco Day..

 

Today Jammu & Kashmir Postal Circle released a Special Cover on "WORLD NO TOBACCO DAY"  at Government Medical College, Srinagar. The Cover was released by Er. R.S.Chib, Minister for Medical and Technical Education, J&K Govt. Shri. John Samuel, Chief Postmaster General, Jammu & Kashmir Circle was present on this occasion.

 

: Pradip Jain - Patna

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Say No to Tobacco

 

World No Tobacco Day

The world is marking today (May 31) the World No Tobacco Day, which was established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) with the purpose of sensitising the largest possible number of people on the risks of consuming tobacco and its by-products. The member states of the World Health Organization created World No Tobacco Day in 1987. It draws global attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and to its negative health effects. The day aims to reduce the 5.4 million yearly deaths from tobacco related health problems. The WHO invites people to reflect on the publishing of warnings in packages on the damages that tobacco causes to health.

  

31 May : World Tobacco Free Day

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