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Red, White and Blue; history and meaning of the US flag

Before June 14 1923  there was no  federal regulation on how to display the United States flag.  With the passing of the “Flag Code” that changed, even though the “American Legion” and the “Veterans of Foreign Wars” also known as … Continue reading

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Logos, banners and clan crests

Today, every company has its own logo, the streets are invaded with banners: KFC, APPLE, NIKE etc, but a few hundreds of years ago, the most well known logos were the „clan crests”. These crests are distinctive badges that every … Continue reading

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For a perfect UVP, cheers!

It’s a must for a company’s site to have a UVP (unique value proposition), and not because it’s fashionable, but because it’s critical in grabbing the attention of your site’s new visitors. However, creating your UVP may not be as … Continue reading

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Living in America What’s it like being an Arab-American businessman today? Just ask the No. 1 retailer of U.S. flags.

(FORTUNE Magazine) – Fawaz Ismail heard the whooping sound of a police siren as he cruised his topaz Mercedes out of the parking lot of his favorite Afghan restaurant on a mid-September afternoon. It was just a routine stop, the … Continue reading

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The Moreton Bay Region covers 2011 square kilometres of South East Queensland.

Things to do on Moreton Island Walking There are many walking tracks on the island, ranging from short easy strolls to half-day hikes. Walking is one of the best ways to appreciate the island’s features and discover some of the … Continue reading

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The Gold Coast is famous for its beaches and is the premier holiday destination of Australia

Gold Coast City is widely acknowledged as Australia’s premier tourist destination attracting over 10 million overnight and daytrip visitors each year. The city boasts a wealth of natural attractions ranging from its internationally acclaimed beaches to World Heritage Listed subtropical … Continue reading

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If everyone knew about investing and how it follows a mathematical way, emotions can also come into it. One of the most lucrative investments available, when done with the right knowledge, has got to be selling minerals rights. Everyone around … Continue reading

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Find people in Maryland with names ranging from Saraf, Fawaz to Sard

Find people in Maryland with names ranging from Saraf, Fawaz to Sard, Irene Fawaz Saraf Prakash Saraf Reza Saraf Andrey Sarafanov Ivan Sarafanov Helen Sarafidis Ioannis Sarafidis Karen Sarafin Pamela Sarageno Vincent Sarageno Patricia Saragian Nicholas Saraglau Nicholas Saraglou Terry … Continue reading

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Fawaz “Tony” Ismail

Fawaz “Tony” Ismail Entrepreneur who founded the largest retailer of flags store in Dallas – The Alamo Flag Company.

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I Want My Son to be Proud Casey Kasem When he was 12, my son, Mike, walked into our living room and said to me, “Dad, I hate Arabs.” I was shocked. My parents’ background is Lebanese. I thought I’d … Continue reading

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