Geopolitical Journey, Part 7: Poland | STRATFOR - and a horse maximum card from Poland

Geopolitical Journey, Part 7: Poland | STRATFOR

I like very much not only WHAT George Friedman has to say, but HOW he says it.
"Le style c'est l'homme".
Meaningful and enjoyable reading! :)

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This is the only maximum card that I have, so far, from Poland. But there are so many more interesting Polish stamps, postmarks and postcards that could be used to create interesting  maxicards...:)

Is it the same breed of horse on the stamp and on the postcard? I don't know. Do you? Only an expert could say. Anyway, I like it as it is, even if there might be different breeds. What I wouldn't like, though, would be if the breeds are clearly VERY different - then it would look awkward. :)

Bravo, Spain! Fiesta con Iniesta...y los otros, sin embargo!...:)

This stamp (that can be ordered/bought, I hope) could be the first in the world celebrating this victory. I'll submit it now to zazzle for approval.

Fragment from http://www.squidoo.com/dorincard, translated from English into Catalan

One of the best footballers in the world!

"Xavier Hernández i Creus (Catalan pronunciation: [ˈʧabi erˈnandeθ]; born 25 January 1980 inTerrassa, Barcelona, Catalonia), commonly known as Xavi, is a Spanish footballer who currently plays as a central midfielder for Spanish La Liga club Barcelona. Widely considered among the finest play-makers in world football, Xavi was named the official Man of the Match of the 2009 Champions League Final as he helped Barcelona defeat Manchester United to win their thirdChampions League-title. He was named Best Player by UEFA at Euro 2008^[2] and was one of the five finalists for the 2007-08 FIFA World Player of the Year. In all he has been capped 80 times for the Spanish national team and has played for his country in the 2000 Summer Olympics, 2002 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2004, 2006 FIFA World Cup, UEFA Euro 2008, and the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup."

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

http://www.delcampe.com/page/item/id,0059102839,language,E.html

"Catalonia (Catalan: Catalunya; Spanish: Cataluña; Aranese; Catalonha) is one of the seventeen Autonomous Communities of the Kingdom of Spain. Its capital city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an official population of 7,475,420^[1]. It borders France and Andorra to the north, Aragon to the west, the Valencian Community to the south, and the Mediterranean Sea to the east (580 km coastline). The official languages are Catalan, Spanish and Aranese."

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

I wish I could show you here some maximum cards/maxicards/tarjetas maximas with the beautiful Barcelona, for example, but I just don't have!
Maybe some partners/friends will send me, someday. :)

English to Catalan translation

Fragment de http://www.squidoo.com/dorincard, traduïda de l'anglès al català
maximaphily = recollir la targeta màxim (+ segell postal + mata-segells de correus)Maximaphily
Maximaphily és una branca de la filatèlia o col • leccionisme de segells, que vol recollir les targetes màximes.En general, una targeta de màxima és una targeta postal, amb un segell i un mata-segells a la banda d'imatge. Idealment, tots aquests 3 elements han de ser concordants, però no idèntics.La forma tradicional és complir amb les normes de la FIP (Federació Internacional de Filatèlia).http://www.maximaphily.infoLa forma no tradicional, com en diuen, és seguir les regles de ningú! A menys que vulguis que, per descomptat.Té la paraula DORINCARD qualsevol postal que va ser personalitzat mitjançant l'addició d'un segell i un mata-segells, al costat de foto de la postal. La manera tradicional, o no. :)

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Fragment from http://www.squidoo.com/dorincard, translated from English into Catalan

maximaphily = collecting maximum cards (postcard + stamp + postmark)

Maximaphily

Maximaphily is a branch of philately, or stamp collecting, that means collecting maximum cards.

Generally, a maximum card is a postcard, with a stamp and a postmark on the picture side. Ideally, all these 3 elements should be concordant, but not identical.

The traditional way is to comply with the rules of FIP (International Philatelic Federation).

http://www.maximaphily.info

The non-traditional way, as I call it, is to follow nobody's rules! Unless YOU want it, of course.

I call DORINCARD any postcard that was personalized by adding a stamp and a postmark, on the picture side of the postcard. Traditional way, or not. :)

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Philately (stamp collecting), as a confluence of domains: learning, writing, web design, business administration, etc.
http://dorincard.blogspot.com
http://dorinco.webs.com
http://www.squidoo.com/dorincard
http://www.delcampe.com/stores/dorinco
http://www.zazzle.com/dorinco*/
http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll201/dorincard/

Congratulations! Canada - USA: 3 - 2 in hockey

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"Glory to the winners, honor to the losers!" But the defeated are never losers in the derogatory sense; they deserve credit for putting up a great fight, with fair play. They all deserve our respect and gratitude for their great sports performance.
I just created and submitted for approval this personalized stamp. I could create more, for so many other great moments in all sports. Great champions from USA, Romania, and many other countries. Besides, not just the champions deserve all that...

Superb cover from Finland: 3D/lenticular/stereoscopic mini-sheet of 4 stamps Winter Sports

As you can see, it was sent to me.

At my special request, by my special local Finnish friend M.  Thank you VERY MUCH for this and your wonderful postcards and maximum cards.

BREAKING NEWS: I will send you a set of Disney movies maximum cards, that you like so much!

I created only 3 such sets!

http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll201/dorincard/?start=920

http://s289.photobucket.com/albums/ll201/dorincard/?start=900

We had an excellent exchange of maximum cards and postcards!

I would be ecstatic if I had at least 1 partner/friend like her in every postal autonomy in the world! :)

As I tilt the envelope, I see various positions and images. Super cool!

Congratulations, Suomi/Finland Post, for joining the philatelic ranks of Austria Post and only a few others, such as Bhutan and Tonga, in the category of  The Most Innovative and Open-Minded Postal Administrations!

I created a new Zazzle stamp (personalized stamp): MAHATMA

http://www.zazzle.com/mahatma_postage-172351046568969129?rf=238693463283865848

If you think that the stamp color scheme that I have chosen evokes the flag of the Republic of India (Hindi: भारत गणराज्य Bhārat Gaṇarājya) - you're right.

Mohandas K. "Mahatma" Gandhi's statue in front of the Embassy of India, Washington, D.C.

Yes, he spoke softly (but convincingly).

And yes, he was carrying a long stick - but not for violent purposes.

No Kendo fighting, and no "attitude adjuster" purpose.

Unfortunately, there are many times and places where non-violence just DOESN'T WORK.

"Watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do

When they come for you?

Bad boys, bad boys..."

Then you find a method that works.

"The only way to beat a BULLY is to be a bigger BULLY" - said Muhammad Ali, my most favorite boxer.

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Year of the Tiger Shark - look carefully at this

shark(s) image below (click on the image):

I want you to notice that the bait was grabbed by a tiger shark ("THE BULLY"), and then he himself was grabbed by a much bigger tiger shark ("THE BIGGER BULLY").

Yeah, same species, but hey! Nothing personal - just business (hunting for food).

Reality check: survival of the "baddest". The "best" during the decisive moment.

Human society is no different. Or is it?

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A phenomenal female guitarist:

"Orianthi Panagaris, known mononymously as Orianthi, is an Australian singer and guitarist. Orianthi is best known for being Michael Jackson's guitarist for his comeback concert series, This Is It. Her debut single "According to You" has peaked at #6 in Australia and #21 in the US, and her debut album Believe was released throughout the last three months of 2009 worldwide."

"Orianthi was born in Adelaide, South Australia, of Greek descent. She suffered against bullies in her schooling years and had to change schools a number of times.^{[citation needed]} She eventually attended the prestigious school Cabra Dominican College where she found herself happy and bully free."

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

http://www.orianthi.com/player/default.aspx?meid=5339

http://www.orianthi.com/splash/

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=orianthi+panagaris&search_type=&aq=1&oq=orianthi

Xavi, Spanish football player - maximum card with my personalized stamp

A French philatelist just bought these personalized stamps, which I created after Spain's victory at EURO 2008 Football Championships