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The general guideline for the size of Ensign used to be an inch per foot of yacht, but on many modern yachts this is found to be a little on the small side for the vessel to look "well dressed". Roughly speaking a 3/4 yard Ensign should look right on a boat of 21-26 ft, 1 yard for 27- 34 ft, 1 1/4 yard for 35 - 42 ft, 1 1/2 yard for 43 - 50 ft and 1 3/4 yard for 51 - 60 ft, but some discretion may need to be applied. Burgee During the peak of the sailing age, beginning in the early 17th century, it was customary (and later a legal requirement) for ships to fly flags designating their nationality; [10] these flags eventually evolved into the national flags and maritime flags of today. Flags also became the preferred means of communications at sea, resulting in various systems of flag signals; see, International maritime signal flags. In Gaelic football and Hurling a green flag is used to indicate a goal while a white flag is used to indicate a point

Railways use a number of coloured flags. When used as wayside signals they usually use the following meanings (exact meanings are set by the individual railroad company): Dwajasthambam are flagpoles commonly found at the entrances of South Indian Hindu temples. [30] Record heights The former flagpole in Kew Gardens, taken shortly before its removal in 2007 The standard horizontal flag (no. 1 in the preceding illustration) is nonetheless the form most often used even in these countries. [23] Vertical flags seen in Switzerland The vertical flag for hoisting from a beam (German: Auslegerflagge or Galgenflagge; no. 3) is additionally attached to a horizontal beam, ensuring that it is fully displayed even if there is no wind. [22] [25]This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. With the same incomparable style and warm, inviting voice that have made her beloved by millions of readers far and wide, New York Times bestselling author Fannie Flagg has written an enchanting Christmas story of faith and hope for all ages that is sure to become a classic. After getting the obvious ones out of the way, many people agreed that certain works of well-known fiction should not be considered a favorite by anyone. The so-called "literary snobs". The sizes and condition of flags are important. They should not be tatty and should not hang in the water, but should still be large enough to be seen. Znamierowski, Alfred (2013). The World Encyclopedia of Flags: The Definitive Guide to International Flags, Banners, Standards and Ensigns, with Over 1400 Illustration. Lorenz Books. pp.100–129. ISBN 978-0-7548-2629-3.

After the tremendous success of her novel, Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe, and the beloved movie that followed, author Fannie Flagg received thousands of requests from all over the world asking for recipes from the little cafe of her Alabama childhood that was the model for the cafe in her novel. Now, she joyfully shares those recipes, in what may well be the first cookbook ever written by a satisfied customer rather than a cook! Inside you'll find wonderful recipes for:A number of Flagg’s books have been bestselling, while her script for the movie Fried Green Tomatoes was nominated for an Academy Award and the Writers Guild of America Award–whilst winning the prestigious Scripter Award for best screenplay of the year. Then, of course, there is the camp of people who believe certain popular, but not well-written books, are the marker of low intelligence and therefore should be avoided. Not to say these books cannot be enjoyed but maybe ditch the titles as your all-time favorite book. Flag etiquette is a combination of law (what you must do) and maritime tradition (expectations of behaviour within the sea faring community). Calvert, J.B. (25 July 2004). "Early Railway Signals". University of Denver . Retrieved 7 October 2007.

Main article: Flagpole One of the two 60-foot-tall flagpoles in the Siena Cathedral. During the battle of Montaperti (1260), Bocca degli Abati, a Sienese spy, brought Florence's flag down, causing panic among the Florentine soldiers and ultimately their defeat. Smith, Whitney (1975). Flags through the ages and across the world. Internet Archive. New York. p.41. ISBN 978-0-07-059093-9. Vintage Book Paper Star Garland. Perfect for wedding, bridal showers, birthdays, baby showers, Christmas, and more!

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