Pink flowers and cute LEPORIDS. My non-traditional DORINCARD about Year of the Hare

Pink flowers and cute LEPORIDS. My non-traditional DORINCARD about Year of the Hare.

See my previous blogpost about the differences between RABBITS and HARES:

http://dorincard.blogspot.com/2011/04/part-1-whats-difference-between-rabbits.html

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Happy Pink Saturday! (still open on Sunday!)

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BBC - Travel - Sailing the Danube through Romania’s Iron Gates : History, Romania. Also, I show you the link to my previous blogpost about the DANUBE RIVER: http://dorincard.blogspot.com/2010/10/danube-donau-dunaj-dunav-duna-dunarea.html

BBC - Travel - Sailing the Danube through Romania’s Iron Gates : History, Romania

Please enjoy my previous blogpost about the Danube River:
http://dorincard.blogspot.com/2010/10/danube-donau-dunaj-dunav-duna-dunarea.html

International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog - Wikibooks, open books for an open world

AmpedStatus - Knowledge Is Power

AmpedStatus - Knowledge Is Power

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It looks like THIS is the pleasure of the filthy rich [1%] and the pain of the others [99%]:

http://www.zazzle.com/it_all_comes_down_to_money_postage-172788858966982951?rf=238693463283865848

The Inside Story Of Occupy Wall Street | Fast Company

The Inside Story Of Occupy Wall Street | Fast Company

WWF MAXIMUM CARDS with The BLACK-FOOTED CAT (Felis nigripes), the smallest species of wild cat in Africa

Black-footed Cat[1]
Conservation status
Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1)[2]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Animalia
Phylum:	Chordata
Class:	Mammalia
Order:	Carnivora
Family:	Felidae
Genus:	Felis
Species:	F. nigripes
Binomial name
Felis nigripes Burchell, 1824
subspecies
Felis nigripes nigripes (Burchell, 1824) Felis nigripes thomasi (Shortridge, 1931)
Black-footed Cat range

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-footed_Cat

A black-footed cat (Felis nigripes) in the zoo of  Wuppertal. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Felis_nigripes_9.JPG. 

See another maxicard with the BLACK-FOOTED CAT, from TRANSKEI, a former bantustan within the REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA:

http://dorincard.blogspot.com/search?q=black-footed+cat

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Happy PFF (Postcard Friendship Friday)!

Please visit: http://thebestheartsarecrunchy.blogspot.com/ (wait until Beth posts the today's Linky tool for the meme, then make your entry, if you want to join).

Maybe you see twisted minds around you all the time - see here some twisted heart shapes. Non-traditional MAXICARDS that I made with folded cards ("greeting cards"), about YOTH (Year of the Hare). Pictorial postmarks from West Nyack, NY and Los Angeles, CA (the metropolis formerly known as "El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula (The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of the Porciúncula River)")

Non-traditional MAXICARD that I made with a folded card ("greeting card"), about YOTH (Year of the Hare). Pictorial postmarks from West Nyack, NY.

Non-traditional MAXICARD that I made with a folded card ("greeting card"), about YOTH (Year of the Hare). Pictorial postmarks from Los Angeles, CA (the metropolis formerly known as "El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles del Río de Porciúncula (The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of the Porciúncula River)") 

I see 3 heart shapes...do you?

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.A white collar, and 2 grey ones, created by the hind legs. :)

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See my previous blogpost about the differences between RABBITS and HARES:

http://dorincard.blogspot.com/2011/04/part-1-whats-difference-between-rabbits.html

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2011

Guest Heart Thursday #79

Welcome to Guest Heart Thursday -
A place to share YOUR heart!

Email me (or Terry, George or Gerry) to forward you this PDF attachment of the MACSU (Maximum Card Study Unit) of America, Journal #3, 2011

"Dear Maximaphilist,

Attached you will find a copy of the most recent edition of North American Maximaphily; Journal of the Maximum Card Study Unit. Currently, this Journal is free to you and we would like for you to pass it on to all of your collector friends. Please consider becoming a member of the Maximum Card Study Unit (MACSU). Membership is a bargain at only $12 per year. Membership information can be found on the last page of the Journal.

Terry Watson, President

Maximum Card Study Unit"

"Letter from the President [of MACSU]"

Sitting down yesterday to start outlining what I wanted to say to our membership in my quarterly letter to you, I began trying to come up with ideas as to how we can grow our hobby in North America. 

Like most philatelic specialties, Maximaphily is challenged by the demographics of aging collectors and a declining interest of youth in philately. 

After a few minutes of thought, I gave up, deciding that this was too big a task to consider. 

I didn't even know where to start.

But then today, I received a form letter from the American Philatelic Society that was addressed to all APS affiliate presidents, inviting us to participate in next year's two major APS sponsored stamp shows. 

The letter of invitation immediately struck me as a starting point for growing our hobby. 

In order to grow and thrive, MACSU must have a presence at such events. 

What is the possibility of MACSU having a club meeting at one of the Stamp Shows? 

What about sponsoring a workshop that would introduce maximaphily to interested stamp collectors? 

What about placing a small advertisement in the Show Program? 

What about a few of us exhibiting at these Stamp Shows? 

What about reserving a booth to highlight the collecting of maximum cards?

The AmeriStamp Expo 2012 will be held in Atlanta on January 27-29 and the APS StampShow 2012 will be held in Sacramento on August 16-19. 

As I live near Atlanta, I am committing myself to being involved in the AmeriStamp Expo. 

Other than being in my church on Sunday morning, I will man a MACSU booth full time at this three day event. 

I am also committing to exhibiting at the event. 

With the help of other members, I am willing to present a workshop on maximum card collecting. Who is with me? 

Email me if you would like to be involved.

This MACSU Journal is again being offered to you at no cost. 

However, this “deal” won't last much longer. 

Please consider joining MACSU. 

An annual cost of $12 can't be beat. 

Please check out the last page for membership information.

MAXIMUM CARD STUDY UNIT OF NORTH AMERICA

The Maximum Card Study Unit (MACSU) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the creation, collection, exchange, enjoyment, display, and study of Maximum Cards, by spreading the knowledge of Maximaphily among its members. 

The activities of MACSU are planned and carried on entirely by the volunteer services of its officers and members. 

MACSU is Affiliate # 106 of the American Philatelic Society, and Chapter # 67 of the American First Day Society."

Board Members:

Terry Watson, President 

1825 Jenny Lane

Lithia Springs, GA 30122

USA

terryw7633 AT comcast.net

George Constatourakis, VP 

2115 Girouard Ave

Montreal, QC H4A 3C4

CANADA

geo.constant AT sympatico.ca

Gerard Marandino, Treasurer 

5105 Skyline Village Ct.

Alexandria, VA 22302

USA

brooklyngerry AT gmail.com

Sebastian Safiano

11461 SW 93 St.

Miami, FL 33176

U.S.A.

"MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION For The MAXIMUM CARD STUDY UNIT of AMERICA 

Founded in 1978, the Maximum Card Study Unit (MACSU) is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to the creation, collection, exchange, enjoyment, display, and study of Maximum Cards, by spreading the knowledge of Maximaphily among its members Membership includes a subscription to Maximaphily USA, a quarterly journal featuring news of the maximum card world and articles by members and experts in the field. 

Articles featuring topical collecting typically are richly illustrated with maximum cards and share the author's insightful knowledge of the subject and his own personal and helpful experience. The pages providing information regarding activities of individual members allows members to place free advertising for trading, buying, selling and exchanging information. 

Here the opportunity to make contacts with members in other countries is provided. 

There are articles evaluating maximum cards according to accepted standards, pointing out good qualities and making suggestions for improvement. 

Mail bid auctions are held on occasion, featuring inexpensive cards donated by members. Every issue provides a page or two of illustrations of the most recent maximum card creations by our members. 

Every member gets a chance to show his cards and write an article about them. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

MACSU Membership Application

Name: _______________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________

City, State, ZIP: ___________________________________ Country: __________________

Email Address: ______________________________________________________

Collecting Interests (Topics, countries, etc.) _______________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

(Indicate if you want your name and interests listed in an upcoming issue: YES:  NO )

Club membership is only of $12 per year and includes a quarterly journal emailed to you. If you need the journal mailed to you domestically, membership will be $17 in North America or $20 elsewhere. 

Please send your dues to our new Treasurer. 

Checks should be made out to the Maximum Card Study Unit.

Gerard Marandino, Treasurer ...........................OR, you can pay your dues through PayPal

5105 Skyline Village Ct. ...........................................Send dues to: MAXICARDS@gmail.com

Alexandria, VA 22302

USA "

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Traditional MAXICARD made with a 4x6" (10x15cm) jumbo size postcard 

Non-traditional MAXICARD made with a full page-size custom "postcard", which I cut out from a booklet.

Size comparison between the two MAXICARDS. A bon entendeur, salut!

Cachet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Cachet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The ʻIʻiwi or Scarlet Hawaiian Honeycreeper (Vestiaria coccinea) - maximum card

"The ʻIʻiwi or Scarlet Hawaiian Honeycreeper (Vestiaria coccinea)"

"The ʻIʻiwi or Scarlet Hawaiian Honeycreeper (Vestiaria coccinea) is a Hawaiian"hummingbird-niched" species, of the Hawaiian honeycreepers, subfamily, Drepanidinae, and the only member of the genus Vestiaria. One of the most plentiful species of this family, many of which are endangered or extinct, the ʻiʻiwi is a highly recognizable symbol of Hawaiʻi. Theʻiʻiwi is the third most common native land bird in the Hawaiian Islands. There are large colonies of ʻiʻiwi on the islands of Hawaiʻi and Kauaʻi, and smaller colonies on Molokaʻi and Oʻahu; ʻiʻiwi were extirpated from Lānaʻi in 1929.^[2] Altogether, the remaining populations add up to a total of 350,000 birds. Currently going down though."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27iwi

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Wall Street Protesters Plan 'Millionaires March' To Tycoons' New York City Homes | Fox News. "They get rich. We get foreclosed." By the banks that we bailed out. Unlike those banks, we are not "too big to fail"...

Wall Street Protesters Plan 'Millionaires March' To Tycoons' New York City Homes | Fox News: "They get rich. We get foreclosed."

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How the Remote Workforce Is Changing

How the Remote Workforce Is Changing:

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#OccupyWallStreet Protests Grow [LIVE VIDEO]

#OccupyWallStreet Protests Grow [LIVE VIDEO]:

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Make Your Public Speaking Pass The "Waiting In Line" Test | Fast Company

Make Your Public Speaking Pass The "Waiting In Line" Test | Fast Company

Conflict For Its Own Sake Is Not An Option, But It Can Also Create Positive Change | Fast Company

Conflict For Its Own Sake Is Not An Option, But It Can Also Create Positive Change | Fast Company

See also: http://dorincard.blogspot.com/search?q=smilodon 

Unlocking The Power Of Values To Mobilize Your Company And Build Your Brand | Fast Company

Unlocking The Power Of Values To Mobilize Your Company And Build Your Brand | Fast Company

BrightFarms CEO Paul Lightfoot Wants To Grow Lettuce On Your Roof [VIDEO] | Fast Company

BrightFarms CEO Paul Lightfoot Wants To Grow Lettuce On Your Roof [VIDEO] | Fast Company

"The current produce supply chain is broken," Lightfoot says. "We have produce that's not fresh, it's not safe to eat in many cases, it doesn't taste good, it doesn't last long, and it lacks nutrition."

Building A Steep Trajectory Of Improvement: The Pret A Manger Case | Fast Company

Building A Steep Trajectory Of Improvement: The Pret A Manger Case | Fast Company

Why Recruiters Prefer Facebook for Recruiting Young Professionals

Why Recruiters Prefer Facebook for Recruiting Young Professionals:

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Who framed this rabbit (or hare)? A greeting card company, that's who. Blue frame. My YOTH (Year of the Hare) non-traditional maxicard, kumquats and all...

Scroll down in this link for more hare images: http://dorincard.blogspot.com/search?q=hare

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Happy Blue Monday! (meme)

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I like MikeyG's talent! "MikeyG - Backing Track 80s Metal A Minor From: MJGLive | Oct 12, 2009 | 2,354 views My first account got banned so I haven't uploaded a video in a long time! sorry if the guitar is to loud or quiet for the backing, thought i'd upload this to get me started again =)"

What's the difference between HOLY SEE and VATICAN CITY STATE? See stamps, a maximum card and an FDC from VATICAN CITY STATE, the sovereign territory [real estate] of the HOLY SEE

A maximum card (from 1958?) with a stamp from Poste Vaticane [VATICAN CITY STATE] "On 11 February 1858, a 14-year-old local girl, Bernadette Soubirous, claimed a beautiful lady appeared to her in the remote Grotto of Massabielle. The lady later identified herself as "the Immaculate Conception" and the faithful believe her to be the Blessed Virgin Mary. The lady appeared 18 times, and by 1859 thousands of pilgrims were visiting Lourdes. A statue of Our Lady of Lourdes was erected at the site in 1864. See Our Lady of Lourdes for more details on the apparitions." - Wikipedia

"Yearly from March to October the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes is a place of mass pilgrimage from Europe and other parts of the world. The spring water from the grotto is believed by some to possess healing properties.

An estimated 200 million people have visited the shrine since 1860,^[4] and the Roman Catholic Church has officially recognised 67 healings considered miraculous. Cures are examined for authenticity and authentic miracle healing with no physical or psychological basis other than the healing power of the water,^[5]

Tours from all over the world are organized to visit the Sanctuary. Connected with this pilgrimage is often the consumption of or bathing in the Lourdes water which wells out of the Grotto."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lourdes

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vatican_City_OSM_20110615.png

Souvenir sheet from VATICAN CITY STATE. Thank you / multzumesc, Marcel! :)

First Day Cover from VATICAN CITY STATE. Marcel, my friend, thank you / multzumesc! :)

Vatican City State[1] Stato della Città del Vaticano[2]
Flag Coat of arms
Anthem: "Inno e Marcia Pontificale"  (Italian) "Pontifical Anthem and March"
Location of  Vatican City  (green) in Europe  (dark grey)  —  [Legend]
Capital		Vatican City[3] 41°54.2′N 12°27.2′E
Official language(s)		Italian[4] Latin[5]
Ethnic groups		Italians, Swiss (Swiss Guards), other[6]
Government		Ecclesiastical,[6] sacerdotal-monarchical,[7] Absolute and elective monarchy[8]
-	Sovereign	Benedict XVI
-	President of the Governorate	Giuseppe Bertello
Legislature		Pontifical Commission
Independence		from the Kingdom of Italy
-	Lateran Treaty	11 February 1929
Area
-	Total	0.44 km2 (235th) 0.17 sq mi
Population
-	July 2010 estimate	829[9] (223rd)

Vatican City ⁱ/ˈvætɨkən ˈsɪti/, or Vatican City State,^[13] in Italian officially Stato della Città del Vaticano (pronounced [ˈstaːto della t͡ʃitˈta del vatiˈkaːno]),^[14] which translates literally as State of the City of the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state whose territory consists of a walled enclave within the city of Rome, Italy. It has an area of approximately 44 hectares (110 acres), and a population of just over 800.^[6][15]

"Vatican City was established in 1929 by the Lateran Treaty, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Gasparri, on behalf of the Holy See and by Prime Minister Benito Mussolini on behalf of the Kingdom of Italy. Vatican City State is distinct from the Holy See, which dates back to early Christianity and is the main episcopal see of 1.2 billion Latin and Eastern Catholic adherents around the globe. Ordinances of Vatican City are published in Italian; official documents of the Holy See are issued mainly in Latin. The two entities have distinct passports: the Holy See, not being a country, issues only diplomatic and service passports, whereas Vatican City State issues normal passports. In each case very few passports are issued.

The Lateran Treaty in 1929, which brought the city-state into existence, spoke of it as a new creation (Preamble and Article III), not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870) that had previously encompassed much of central Italy. Most of this territory was absorbed into the Kingdom of Italy in 1860, and the final portion, namely the city of Rome with Lazio, ten years later, in 1870.

Vatican City is an ecclesiastical^[6] or sacerdotal-monarchical^[7] state, ruled by the Bishop of Rome—the Pope. The highest state functionaries are all Catholic clergymen of various national origins. It is the sovereign territory of the Holy See (Sancta Sedes) and the location of the Pope's residence, referred to as the Apostolic Palace."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vatican_City

The Holy See (Latin: Sancta Sedes, "holy chair") is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and speaks for the whole Roman Catholic Church. It is also recognized by other subjects of international law as a sovereign entity, headed by the Pope, with which diplomatic relations can be maintained.^[1]

"Although it is often referred to by the term "the Vatican", the Holy See is not the same entity as the Vatican City State, which came into existence only in 1929, while the Holy See, theepiscopal see of Rome, dates back to early Christian times. Ambassadors are officially accredited not to the Vatican City State but to "the Holy See", and papal representatives to states and international organizations are recognized as representing the Holy See, not the Vatican City State.

While all episcopal sees are "holy", the expression "the Holy See" (without further specification) is normally used in international relations, as a metonym, (as well as in the canon law of the Catholic Church)^[2] to refer to the See of Rome viewed as the central government of the Catholic Church."

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