NorthStar Flags

People today are moving in a fast track, rushing with their work or doing business. Everyone is so busy and everything is in a hustle. The only way to catch people’s attention these days is through creative advertising that is convenient for them to notice or take a glimpse at. Advertising is a continuous trend amongst people. They get to conceptualize new styles and approaches to entice people in buying their product.
Promotional materials come in various forms, so it’s a strategic move for the owners or promoters to choose the best that would give a good feedback from people.
What would you do if you are the promoter? This was the question they raised to several people with different lifestyles. Everyone has its own unique personality in looking at things and situations. Few persons gave their own perception as to the best way in promoting various business products and services. They say if they were the promoter of a certain product like soap, a good way of enticing people’s attention would be a full body advertisement portrayed by a sexy flawless woman holding the soap, some might say that it focuses more on the woman not the soap; few more people see the object and not the character of the product. With these answers, people treat it as a stereotypical method. However, the majority voted for one of the most innovative suggestions, though it used the old method of using good old flags, it is modified and reinvented to become a new style. And that is using custom twirler flags which are more convenient and handy.
It’s a captivating flag wherein a customizable design is possible. It is enriched with different hues, and color combinations to create an attractive, catchy text or picture embedded graphics on the flag to provide the flare when seen by passersby and motorists. A positive note on this product includes the bag and the pole. It’s handy and cheap applicable in different themes either indoor or outdoor. Definitely a plus when used for trade shows, business events, or even for a personal design in your home.

One of the first empires that emerged in the West African region and settled on the area of what is now Niger, is the Songhai Empire. The majority of the inhabitants of Niger are descendants of the nomadic Tuareg that formed large confederations and became the dominant ethnic group for most of the 18th century.

The country became independent from France in 1960, but its influence could still be felt all around, in fact the design of the Niger National Flag is based on the French tricolor. It uses three equal horizontal bands orange (top), white, and green, and an orange rondel at the center.

A number of sources, though unofficial describes the symbolic interpretation of the colors as; the upper orange band represents the northern regions of the Sahara Desert, others refers to it as the Sahel; the central white band is for purity, and oftentimes refers to the Niger River; and the lower green band is symbolic of both hope and the fertile regions of southern Niger. The rondel or the orange circle in the center of the white band is said to represent the sun or the nation’s independence.

The period after its independence from France, Niger experienced single-party and military rule until 1991, when the reigning government was forced by the inhabitants to to allow multi-party elections that resulted in a democratic government in 1993. But, political infighting lay siege to the government and a coup was staged but democracy was later restored in that same year.

Even with democracy enmeshed in government, the years of uncertainty had placed Niger as one of the poorest and least developed countries of the world, with the economy based on subsistence farming.

Historical references, point to Al-Maghrib al aqsa as the farthest west which separates it from other regions in the Al-Maghrib (the west) Kingdoms. Since the Al-Maghrib Kingdom has been literally subdivided into different historical regions, the Al-Maghrib al aqsa is designated as the area of present day Morocco.

Morocco is located due northwest of Africa, dominated by the Atlas Mountains that serves as buffer for the fertile coastal regions from the harsh Sahara. The nation is a constitutional monarchy ruled by King Mohammed VI since 1999, has claimed direct descent from the prophet Mohammad. As 99% of Moroccans are Muslims, mosques, minarets, bazaars typify the nation’s landmarks. Although Spanish and French influence could also be seen in enclaves like Ceuta and Melilla.

Like its history and people, Morocco developed independently from the other region as could be gleamed from the design of the Flag of Morocco. While most countries were influenced by the Pan-African motif, Morocco stood pat and revived the age old use red and the seal of Solomon in the design of their national emblem.

The flag is made of a red field with a black bordered interwoven green star (known as Solomons seal), a historical relic since the 17th century used during the Hassani Dynasty, but without the pentangle which was only added in 1915. Even during the French and Spanish colonial period, the same flag design had been in use.

The population of Morocco is densely observed in cities like Fez, Casablanca, and Marrakech brought by the influx of rural people, in the lookout for better living conditions. Some migrate to other countries, to Spain and European Union nations to improve on their economic well-being.

The new era in advertising brings with it a breath of fresh options. What kind of advertising? It’s neither the common banner nor the posters you can see in any establishment. It is a unique way of calling the people’s attention in promoting a new product, making a new concept, a personalized design or simply flaunting their own name in the flag. This is not only a good catch in itself, but how it works just simply proves its worth. The physical built of the flag is placed in a vertical stand while the personalized text or design is placed. The common problem with flags is the wind however with the aerodynamic design is simply flutters with the wind as it sweeps the flag smoothly.

Along the streets, almost all businesses try very hard to find their way to the crowd by showing their banners, promotions, and billboards. But, upon observing the people who are passing by one of the restaurants in the city, they looked like they couldn’t help but get intrigued by this new style in marketing. The rush of the wind brings out the beauty of the text-inscribed flag which is displaying the food menus they serve. Customers are overwhelmed with excitement and just could not wait so they started to approach the restaurant and ordered something to eat as excitedly as they could.

This gives me the thought that business is not all about the products or items you sell which convince customers to buy your stuff. Customers often flock to a new restaurant because of the good presentation they have on what they serve. This presentation can be a form of promotion not limited to the stereotype banners. And this is the new sensation they call is a flag, which is not just an ordinary flag but a special one.

How does this one become special? It becomes extraordinary because it’s personalized. They call it custom flutter flags, I’ll go get one now.

While glancing at the map of West Africa, one word “Nouakchott” struck me since it seems out of this world because even the pronunciation is hard to decipher. After pushing a few buttons on the computer, the Internet finally gave me a clear and concise information on the subject.

Nouakchott is actually the capital city of Mauritania, how it got its name is however not clear. One thing is sure though, Mauritania was once part of the French West African empire until its independence in 1960. And like most African countries in the region, Mauritania opted to follow the Pan-African color scheme of Ethiopia in the design of its flag. But the influence of the French is not evident on the National Flag of Mauritania as the emblem has a green background with a yellow five-pointed star above an also yellow horizontal crescent (the closed side of the crescent is down).

The crescent, the star, and the color green are traditional symbols associated with Islam, the religion of the majority of the residents of Mauritania.

At present, half of the population of Mauritania still depends on agriculture and livestock for its livelihood, although many of the nomads subsistence farmers from birth were forced to migrate to the cities to evade the recurring drought that has devastated the countryside during the 70’s and 80’s.

Although 50% of Mauritania is desert, it has extensive iron ore deposits which would account for over 40% of the total export revenues. Likewise the nation’s coastal waters is among the most abundant fishing areas in the world that adds up to the country’s revenues, but overfishing particularly by foreigners has threatened this valuable resource.

Like most African countries, the Mali Flag adopted the Pan-African motif espoused by Ethiopia, probably to promote better unity among its neighbors, a tricolor with three vertical stripes of green near the hoist, gold and red.

It was in 1959 as part of the Mali Federation that the world flag was conceived, following the French tricolor and similar to the Flag of Ghana, a black human figure known as the “kanaga” was added at the center of the gold band, obviously to break the points of similarity. However when the federation disbanded in 1961, the state of Mali retained the original flag but with the kanaga omitted because of Islamic aniconism (a belief against making pictures of the human figure).

Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa and geographically is mostly desert or semi-desert, one on the leg of the Trans-Saharan caravans that once made prosperous Timbuktu and Gao, the trading centers on the Niger River. Originally the country came under French rule but was granted independence in 1960.

During the 80’s, Mali experienced severe economic woes brought by drought and famine that prompted the government to impose deregulation and privatization. The condition forced nomadic herders to flee south and engage in subsistence farming. But once gold mining operations started, Mali has become a major gold exporter and with it comes economic relief.

Mali had been subjected to a series of brutal dictatorship and only a military coup in 1991 stopped the vicious cycle of human rights abuses. Then, democratic processes took shape as the first presidential elections was held in 1992. To date, Mali is emerging as one of the strongest democracies on the continent.

The United States Armed Forces is probably one of the most respected and prominent service organizations in the country. It is structured into five branches namely the United States Army, primarily preserves peace and security and defending the nation as well; United States Marine Corp, provides marine troops for defense and seizure of advanced bases also conducting land and air operations; United States Navy, defends the nation at sea and maintains security on the seas wherever the country’s interest extend; United States Air Force, primarily responsible for air defense, air warfare and military space research; and United States Coast Guard that enforces military, civilian law and humanitarian policies in the maritime regions (international waters, United States coastal waters, ports and inland waterways); all under the control of the President, who serves as commander-in-chief.

Considering the different branches in the United States Armed Forces and the trainings imposed by these, all Americans in the country are assured for their security. That is why most of us feel safe whenever we see uniformed men lurking around. But with the number of branches, how can we identify one group from another? Well, you can check out the differing uniforms; or you can familiarize the respective military flags that each branch has.

The latter is much easier since you almost always see patches of military flags on the uniforms of the personnel. Besides military uniforms oftentimes change that’s why you’ll end up confused if you make that as a differing mark.

Whenever we roam around European countries such as Poland, we almost always see family crests engraved on the front gates and statues; we even see the Poland flag, side by side with a crest flag raised outside houses and commercial buildings in the city. And one cannot help but wonder why does it seem that these crests are very important. Probably it has played a big part of their history as a country; or it might have influenced what they have become today.

Crests, also known as coat of arms and armorial bearings, has been a worldwide tradition dating back in the 12th century. In Europe, it was used as a symbol belonging to a particular person or group of people; and was usually used in various ways such as a seal to a legal document wherein authorities only has to look over the seal and recognize the owner. But what makes it different from a seal and emblem, you may ask? Well it has a formal description that is expressed as a blazon.

Although most of us think that crests are the property of the whole family and all members can make use of it, this was not the case during the earlier years of England and Scotland, only one person in the family can make use of crests. It is considered a legal property handed over from father to son; and descendants of the original bearer who so willingly would like to bear the crest, must modify the appearance by changing the color or adding a new feature.

If you are one of the more than nine million visitors that come to Maine annually, then you must be really smitten by the lobster’s delicacy that abounds in the state. In fact, because of the demand 50 million pounds of lobsters have to be hauled from the sea yearly just to meet the increasing need of dining facilities.

Although sea products does not only dictate the economy of the state but also agricultural yields, like timber-based products from Maine’s forests, potatoes, apples, and blueberries from the land that are found supplied around the country. As development continues to move north, conservationist are now buying pristine lands to avert disruption of the ecology and maintain the balance required by the environment of the state.

As residents enjoy the bounty of Maine, it regards its emblem as truly reflective of the sentiment of the state, but it somehow was dealt some kind of setback because the flag had been selected in surveys as one the worst in design among 72 states in the U.S. and Canada. Like Kentucky, the State Flag of Maine features a coat of arms in the center of a blue field.

The coat of arms features a moose resting under a tall pine tree, together with a farmer and a seaman that projects the state’s reliance on agriculture, and a north star that is reflective of the state motto “Dirigo,” I Lead.

However, the state did not officially specify the colors of the coat of arms, so colors vary depending on the flag manufacturers that supply the flags. But, the state is specific on the blue field to be similar to the United States of America.

If you are one of the more than nine million visitors that come to Maine annually, then you must be really smitten by the lobster’s delicacy that abounds in the state. In fact, because of the demand 50 million pounds of lobsters have to be hauled from the sea yearly just to meet the increasing need of dining facilities.

Although sea products does not only dictate the economy of the state but also agricultural yields, like timber-based products from Maine’s forests, potatoes, apples, and blueberries from the land that are found supplied around the country. As development continues to move north, conservationist are now buying pristine lands to avert disruption of the ecology and maintain the balance required by the environment of the state.

As residents enjoy the bounty of Maine, it regards its emblem as truly reflective of the sentiment of the state, but it somehow was dealt some kind of setback because the flag had been selected in surveys as one the worst in design among 72 states in the U.S. and Canada. Like Kentucky, the State Flag of Maine features a coat of arms in the center of a blue field.

The coat of arms features a moose resting under a tall pine tree, together with a farmer and a seaman that projects the state’s reliance on agriculture, and a north star that is reflective of the state motto “Dirigo,” I Lead.

However, the state did not officially specify the colors of the coat of arms, so colors vary depending on the flag manufacturers that supply the flags. But, the state is specific on the blue field to be similar to the United States of America.