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Friday, December 30th, 2011
1:51 pm	Laws Regarding American Flags There are laws that govern the public display of the American flag. It is important to display the flag in a stipulated manner only. It is laid down that the flag of the United States should have thirteen horizontal alternate red and white stripes and the union of the flag should flaunt fifty stars, white in a blue field. On the admission of a new State into the Union, one star is to be added to the union on the flag. Werbefahnen Such additions are to be made on the fourth day of July. Any violation of the flag by way of printing, painting or placement would be deemed guilty and will be punished with a fine, not exceeding $100 or by imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or both. When displaying the flag in the middle of a street, it has to be poised vertically. Roll Up The union is to face the north when placed in an east and west street. When the flag is to be displayed with another country's flag, the American flag must be on the right. The flag when flown at half-staff should first be hoisted to the top for an instant and then be brought down to half-staff position. When the flags of the states are hoisted with the national flag, the American flag must be hoisted up first and lowered last. No other flag can be placed above the US flag or to the right of the flag. When the flag is suspended over a sidewalk, the flag should be hoisted union first, from the building. If the flag is used to cover a casket, the union should be at the head and over the left shoulder Kompaniefahne. The flag should not be lowered into the grave or allowed to touch the ground during a burial. Current Mood: dorky (Comment on this)
Thursday, December 29th, 2011
9:23 pm	Customized Flag Printing - Is White A Colour This problem I dont genuinely get asked its a lot more I see whenever a human being requests a quote and states "I want a tailor made flag produced employing my emblem the colours in my brand are navy blue, red, yellow and white" Following staying a tailor made flag maker for a lot of many years I've observed out that a lot of flag suppliers available particularly the one's online say which the customized flag higher than is four colours after they send out the quote. I might want to let you know correct now! That is not real!! The flag over is barely three hues WHY White is just not a coloring ! After we display screen print onto the flag materials if you can find six hues as part of your emblem then we are going to use six shades eg: blue, red, yellow, green, black, violet. The colour white isn't applied, the fabric is white so after we make the movie to work with to display print your brand the element that is meant to get white we dont use any colour. So upcoming time you head over to possess a customized flag created be shore they dont cost you to the coloration white. Should you have white within your brand the flag makers will use white substance, most flags are display screen printed on white product in any case Werbefahnen. Jason Littlewood of Custom made flag makers may be generating flags for a lot of many years supplying on a daily basis individuals with ornamental custom made flags see his plus the groups operate at . Current Mood: infuriated (Comment on this)
9:12 am	Information With the Learn Platinum American Flag Card Software The Learn Platinum American Flag Card may well be considered a card you will be much more than simply proud to hold with you. This charge card is presented to persons which have extremely excellent credit rating and so are searching for a reward system that enables for income again positive aspects. If you're considering income back again, take into account what it might do in your case. The Find out card is issued by Morgan Stanley. The Find Platinum American Flag Card will present you with superb positive aspects in rates of interest even before you decide to get towards the want for rewards. You'll have twelve months time during which you've got a 0% introductory supply with your purchases and stability transfers produced inside that point time period. You will have to look at certain information of this give. When it truly is around, you should have an APR at ten.99% variable for all those purchases you make and twenty.99% on money innovations which you make (fixed.) Despite the fact that there is certainly no yearly payment to this charge card, you do hold the two cycles typical everyday stability strategy of calculations which could ensure it is a tad costlier ultimately should you do have a equilibrium. The Rewards certainly are a as well as, even though for that Find Platinum American Flag Card. You are going to bring in from .25% to 5% in rebates. To acquire the complete 5%, utilize the card at collaborating stores that operate by way of the Cashback Reward software. You make just .25% at warehouses and price reduction shops. You may get ambigu CashBack Reward whenever you make use of the card at taking part departments of Uncover. You are able to redeem your rebates in $20 increments and there's no expiration date. The quantity you have back again will depend on the quantity you shell out. The Uncover Platinum American Flag Card delivers to get a excellent level of reward while in the kind of money again. You are going to enjoy the decrease costs as well as the quite very good APR on this bank card. Beachflag Furthermore, you will be positive to locate positive aspects while in the ambigu reward rewards. Current Mood: moody (Comment on this)
Wednesday, December 28th, 2011
10:47 am	National Flags Symbolize Your Country A national flag is a flag that symbolizes a country. The flag is flown by the government, but usually can be flown by citizens of that country as well. Both public and private buildings such as schools and courthouses often fly the national flag. In some countries, the national flags are only flown from non-military buildings on certain flag days. There are three distinct types of national flag for use on land, and three for use at sea, although many countries use identical designs for several (and sometimes all) of these types of flag. The Afghanistan flag consists of three, even vertical stripes running from left to right of black red and green background. In the centre of the red stripe is the emblem of Afghanistan - either in white or yellow/gold Flagge. The emblem consists of an Arabic religious inscription and below it lays a mosque with a prayer mat inside it facing Mecca. There are two flags attached to the mosque which represent flags of Afghanistan. Underneath the mosque is an inscription stating the name of the nation and surrounding the mosque are sheaves of wheat. The left half of the Algeria flag is green and the right side is white. Kompaniefahne There is a red crescent and red star in the middle of the Algerian flag. The Andorra flag is made up of vertical bars, running left to right. The vertical bars are blue, yellow and red with the coat of arms in the center. There are two versions of the Andorra coat of arms - the French coat of arms and the Spanish coat of arms - due to the political situation in the country. The Angolan flag is divided into two halves - the top half is red and the bottom half is black. In the middle of the flag is a yellow emblem consisting of a partial cog wheel, a machete and a star. The Anguillan flag is designed in blue with a British Union Jack flag in the top left corner and a shield on the right side, displaying three orange dolphins on a white background with a turquoise-blue base. Gemeindefahne The Antigua and Barbuda flag is designed on a red base with an upside down pyramid shaped emblem in the middle. The bottom third of the pyramid is white, the middle blue and the top is black. Sitting in the bottom of the black area is a half of a 16-pointed yellow star/sun symbol. Current Mood: loved (Comment on this)
Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
9:42 pm	Versatility, accuracy and forgiveness with Callaway Big Bertha Diablo Hybrid Golf Clubs Players looking for a golf hybrid and rescue club that is going to offer them versatility alongside accuracy may wish to consider the latest offering from Callaway. Reviewing the for Golf Magic, Nick Bayly states that on first impressions the replacements are forgiving and can be used from a variety of lies, in a range of scenarios. Roll Up Potential buyers are blessed with a vast amount of choice to customise the clubs - from the length of the graphite shaft to the amount of loft they would prefer - with options ranging from 18 to 27 degrees. According to Callaway, the clubs have been specifically designed to combine a large, stable head with a dual runner sole and lower leading edge to help a player get their shot airborne cleanly from a variety of lies. Mr Bayly reveals that he used the clubs in bunkers, from flat positions on the fairway and off a tee and found that the "initial launch proves as long as a long iron struck sweetly and crisply, rather than swept away like a ". Furthermore, he concludes that the shorter shaft brings more control to a player's shot, while soft landings can be expected from the high approach shots fired towards a flag. Current Mood: enraged (Comment on this)
9:22 am	Pipefish - Syngnathidae Marine life always fascinates mankind. Be it for the variety of seafood or the diversity of flora and fauna, the inquisitory nature of human beings has encouraged them to explore the various facets of marine ecology. From the gigantic blue whale to the tiny pipefish, marine fauna consists of a wide variety of aquatic creatures. Syngnathidae Family Pipefish, as the name suggests, have tubular snouts and belong to the family of . Pipefish along with seahorses and sea dragons come under the family Syngnathidae. Syngnathidae family is divided into 4 subfamilies, the seahorse (Hippocampus), the sea dragon (Solegnathinae), the pipefish (Syngnathinae) and the flag-tailed pipefish (Doryhamphinae). There are around 200 species of pipefish (under 51 genera) across the globe. Pipefish Habitat Pipefish are seen abundantly in the tropical, sub-tropical and temperate zones and they inhabit the sheltered areas like coral reefs and grass beds, where they can hide. Pipefish prefer coastal waters to the deep seas. Many species are found in estuaries. Almost all of them are marine, but some of them can be found in freshwater too. They feed on small fish, fish eggs and crustaceans. Anatomy of Pipefish A pipefish has a long pipe-like snout, which ends in a small toothless mouth with an upward opening. It has small gill openings and can roll its eyes independently. Its body is long and thin. An average pipefish has no pelvic fin but a single, dorsal fin is present and that is the only organ responsible for locomotion. Absence of fins makes them very slow swimmers. Some species have a well-developed fin at the posterior end of their body, known as caudal fin, which helps them in swimming. Pipefish having this caudal fin are called flag-tailed pipefish. Unlike their counterparts, they can swim speedily. Some species even have a prehensile tail, which can be used for holding or grasping. Features of Pipefish Species Pipefish can be seen in a variety of colors and designs. Some species can change their colors in sync with their surroundings. They always tend to move around in groups and sway in the same manner, as the sea grass sways with the water currents. Pipefish have a unique method of food intake. They create a vacuum in their mouth and the prey is sucked in automatically. Reproduction in Pipefish The process of reproduction in pipefish is almost male-centric. The breeding season is from April to October. They display their choreographic skills to woo their opposite sex. Polyandry is widely prevalent among the pipefish species. However, some species prefer monogamy. Females have a very small role to play. Beachflag They deposit the eggs in a pouch, which is attached to the chest of the males. The eggs get fertilized and incubated in this pouch. As the eggs in the pouch are attached to the abdominal wall, they get nourishment from the bloodstream of the male. Some species have a well-developed pouch, whereas some have a spongy skin attached to their chest. In the latter case, the eggs get attached to that skin until they hatch. After the incubation period of fourteen days, the pouch ruptures, releasing the young ones into water. Soon after hatching, the young ones start swimming and feeding without any help from their parents. In fact this ability helps them to safeguard their life from the adult pipefish who may try to feed on them. Aquarium Adaptability It is noticed that the pipefish can thrive well in an aquarium. The tank should contain algae and corals. The water current should be kept low. Special care must be taken as far as its food is concerned. They prefer small ghost shrimp, brine shrimp, copepods, etc. As they are slow swimmers, they cannot fight with other species in the aquarium for food. Hence, it is not advisable to keep pipefish with other fish species in the fish tank. They can be kept with seahorses as they are of the same family. A pipefish which is commonly seen in the aquarium is the alligator pipefish. You can always enhance the beauty of your aquarium with this tiny, beautiful fish. Even though pipefish do not resemble conventional fish, they add to the diversity of aquatic fauna. They are pretty, little creatures who are part of this beautiful world. So let us explore more and enjoy the wonders that nature has to offer. Current Mood: cranky (Comment on this)
Sunday, December 25th, 2011
4:18 pm	UK University flies the flag for e-learning The health and social care course and two-year foundation degree have been designed to cater to the needs of staff members working in the field. Flt Lt Ric Stubley, of HQ 22 Group, said: "When RAF medics are on postings such as Afghanistan, studying for an online degree is a perfect way of filling their downtime." Last year, 140 students from the university completed a degree in learning technology research using online learning courses in a bid to promote e-learning as a valid method of embarking upon higher education. Tony Howard, head of Anglia Ruskin's Higher Skills @work team, said: "Through this latest Higher Skills @work initiative we are able to provide training to RAF Medics with academic credit, which may then be topped-up via a range of Anglia Ruskin distance learning courses to achieve a full undergraduate degree. "Our courses are designed specifically to build the professional skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of operating in this arena, and to ensure the continuation of a high-quality learning experience during overseas postings." Anglia Ruskin University has a student population of 28,000 and is one of the largest universities in the east of England. The university has developed a portfolio of supported distance learning courses. Distance learning provides the option to choose when and where to study and is an ideal solution for people juggling work, family and childcare. Skylark Media Group, a video production company based in Bristol, has worked alongside e-learning companies to produce video for training, education and entertainment. Video is everywhere these days and more and more organisations are seeing its benefits. Numerous studies show that video is by far the best way to communicate with people online. It's a format that people like to consume, provided the content is relevant to them. With a little thought and planning video can achieve extraordinary results, but it needs a customer focused approach and careful planning. Whether you need a corporate video for your website, a training video, a client testimonial video or an entertaining way of embedding new working practices, our Bristol video production team can help Flagge. Current Mood: cold (Comment on this)
Friday, December 23rd, 2011
10:23 am	Shedding Light On The Personal Training Industry - Board Exams, Licensure, and Certifications I've always had a for fitness. I benefited from exercise as an athlete in high school, as a Marine during operations in Bosnia, Somalia, and Haiti again as a division 1 athlete and today as a disabled veteran and health and fitness consultant. It is a that has led to a rewarding career. I have watched the personal training industry rise in popularity since the 80's and now reluctantly see it suffering due to corporate greed and lack of consumer awareness. In 1998 I began writing articles regarding the explosion of mail-in and fly-by-night certification associations. I worked to formulate a third party verification association whose mission was to verify the credentials of personal trainers based on the combination of their certification, education and experiences. Fundamentally it seemed like a logical and effective solution for our industry. However, I was quickly reminded that money is what drives most people, not principal. It was quickly made clear to me that a third party verification association was not what the industry needed nor what the big certification associations wanted. After all, they would be judged against one another and they did not want that to happen. Since then, I have been personal training, managing health clubs, directing departments and have started a few other industry related ventures. I have sat back quietly working within the industry to broaden public awareness about personal training, the industry and the issues. A growing number of professionals now understand the vital need for us to discuss personal training with a bit more depth. Our discussions at the major industry conferences has allowed me to share the guts of this industry, according to my and many others perceptions, with the hopes you will take away some useful information to better serve your facility, trainers, and ultimately members. Should Personal Trainers Have a National Board Examination No! This idea, as presented by the National Board of Examiners (NBFE), is in theory a great idea. It demonstrates that all personal trainers have a minimum level of knowledge and have passed a unified board examination. Here is where the theory is clashed by reality. The NBFE does not recognize the American College of Medicine (ACSM) or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as affiliates whose trainers can sit in on their "board exam". This was the first red flag since the ACSM and NSCA have perhaps the most stringent testing requirements of any organizations within the industry. Furthermore, they conduct their own peer reviewed research at the university level on a global scale and make their findings available to all members. Why would the NBFE not grant ACSM and NSCA trainers the opportunity to take their a national board exam The second red flag that made me question the intent of the NBFE surfaced as I sat in one of their day long board examination preparation courses. I was shocked to find the content presented was almost identical to that on the existing leading organizations certification exams. Why would the NBFE want to replicate the content a trainer is already expected to know Beachflag. The third red flag surfaced when I realized the founder and several of the board members are also the founders and board members of several of the certification associations whose testing and examination practices lacked the primary elements needed to ensure the integrity of their trainers knowledge. Most important of these measures is that the person taking the exam be proctored and secondly that there be a practical component to the exam to ensure the trainers can demonstrate proper form and training technique. Why would someone create an organization whose purpose was to ensure trainers took the types of exams that they themselves do not administer The fourth red flag was the realization that many of the affiliate organizations of the NBFE had not obtained accreditation through the National Organization for Competency Assurance (NOCA) whose mission is to "ensure the health, welfare, and safety of the public through the accreditation of a variety of certification programs and organizations that assess professional competency." Why wouldn't the NBFE affiliates just obtain NOCA accreditation to ensure their standards are up to par with the leading organizations Making sure all trainers have the same basic level of knowledge and ability is vital to the success and credibility of our industry. However, several organizations are already successfully doing this. What the NBFE is doing is not necessary since it only duplicates what already exists and will end up costing trainers an additional $300-$500. Trainers already spend enough money maintaining their certification and could better spend their hard earned money attending seminars that enhance their knowledge rather than duplicating information. More importantly, the NBFE has also cautiously posed the argument in support of obtaining board certification in order to enable trainers to receive reimbursement. If this is their goal than the proposed national board would only serve to propel the personal training industry into the hands of the seemingly inefficient arena which is currently handling its own crisis as hospitals close and doctors leave the medical industry due to less than stellar reimbursement policies and practices. Looking back at the last two decades in this industry, one thing is certain. Personal trainer certification associations are here to stay. They all have their value and each focuses on a different and important component that will serve to make the trainer more valuable to his/her client, gym, club or studio. What our industry should do is insist that all associations obtain accreditation through NOCA. This will set a minimum standard while also respecting the individual niches of each certification association. We don't need to recreate the wheel; we need to more effectively use the one we have. Current Mood: awake (Comment on this)
Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
12:28 pm	The Story of the Flag of Ireland There's usually a story behind every country's flag, and Ireland is no different in that respect. Today's version of the Irish flag was originally offered as a gift from the French to Thomas Francis Meagher in the mid-19th century, although that particular version did not become official for over 50 years from that point. Ireland's flag as we know it today originated in 1848 and is well known for its tri-color layout throughout the world. The three colors (green, white, and orange) tell a tale of two nationalities merging peacefully in one country. The green stands for the people of Ireland, the majority of which belong to the Roman Catholic faith. The orange stands for the British supporters of William of Orange, the majority of which belong to the Protestant faith. And the third color, white, symbolizes peace between these two peoples. It is not coincidental that each color gets an equally sized rectangle in side-by-side format on the flag, symbolizing a mutual respect among both sides. Before this peace was obtained between the factions, an earlier version of the Irish flag was used starting in year 1798 Flaggen. The design involved a plain green background with the image of a harp on top of it. Although the tri-color flag was first displayed in 1848, it did not become Ireland's official flag until 1921, when the country first gained its independence. There is also some controversy involving the flag. The first one is with the third color originally intended as orange. Some of today's interpretations depict a color with a yellowish, or even gold, tint, said to be found in poems describing the colors as "green, white, and gold." This mix-up is severely frowned upon by the Department of Taoiseach, as it would seem to disrespect the followers of the Orange Order in historic Ireland. Another controversy involves the use of the flag for the entire island of Ireland. Since Northern Ireland is not technically considered part of Ireland, there is some debate involving whether or not there should be the same use of the tri-color flag in this region. While the Union Flag used by the UK as a whole is the only official flag for the Northern Ireland region, in many cases the tri-colored version flies alongside it. Current Mood: lazy (Comment on this)