published March 10th, 2010

Roger Federer was born on 8 August 1981, the son of a Swiss father and a South African mother, and grew up in the Basel suburbs of Riehen and Münchensteinauf. His mother’s origin explains Federer’s English pronunciation of his given name, which is not the typical French pronunciation that would be usual in Switzerland. He began to play tennis at the tender age of three, joining his first major club, ironically the “TC Old Boys” at the age of eight. (read more)

published February 26th, 2010

Six well-known Finnish women got stamp booklet on The International Women’s Day 2010.

These women work on science, art and culture. Professors Elina Haavio-Mannila (sociology), Laila Hirvisaari(author) and Leena Palotie (geneticist); Maria-Liisa Nevala, Director of the Finnish National Theatre, Aira Samulin, Dance teacher and designer Ritva Liisa Pohjalainen are the women depicted in the stamp booklet. (read more)

published February 18th, 2010

Four revered U.S. Navy icons were commemorated with a First-Class salute with the dedication of the Distinguished Sailors collectable stamps. Available nationwide today, the 44-cent stamps immortalize four sailors who served with bravery and distinction during the 20th Century: William S. Sims, Arleigh A. Burke, John McCloy and Doris “Dorie” Miller.

 The dedication ceremony took place at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, DC. “On behalf of the U.S. Postal Service, I am pleased to honor these four great sailors who impacted our nation and world,” said Potter. (read more)

published February 9th, 2010

The Gibraltar Cahrles Darwin stamps have been issued with the assistance of the University of Cambridge. All the images on the stamps are originals from Mr CHarles Darwin’s book published 150 years ago. The stamps designs are very elegant and were designed by Gibraltarian graphic artist Stephen Perera (BA Hons)

Charles Robert Darwin FRS (12 February 1809 – 19 April 1882) was an English naturalist who realised and presented compelling evidence that all species of life have evolved over time from common ancestors, through the process he called natural selection. The fact that evolution occurs became accepted by (read more)

published January 30th, 2010

Marilyn Monroe personified Hollywood glamour with an unparalleled glow and energy that enamored the world. Although she was an alluring beauty with voluptuous curves and a generous pout, Marilyn was more than a ’50s sex goddess. Her apparent vulnerability and innocence, in combination with an innate sensuality, has endeared her to the global consciousness. She dominated the age of movie stars to become, without question, the most famous woman of the 20th Century

Many Postal Administrations around the World have issued Marilyn Monroe stamps and these are the latest to have bee released.

A beautiful set of a beuatiful woman!

published January 10th, 2010