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Wednesday, February 7, 2018

US Flag in Bridge to Terabithia 2008

The US flag appears in film Bridge to Terabithia 2007.  It appears in several fashions.  You can see on one of the history broadsides in the classroom. 


A table top US flag appears on the teachers desk, next to the globe.  Here the star of the movie Leslie Burke appears on her first day of school.  In a way changing schools is like a jumping across the universe into another dimension, whereby bonds are broken and new ones are formed.  Anyone who has changed school districts knows what this transdimensional feeling feels like.




Here is the US flag appears on dad's keys.





Arms for Terabithia - 2007



The arms of Terabithia from 2007 feature sword and pencil, with a winged foot.  There were two versions of the shield.  The first appeared on the Tree House Castle.  One can just barely see the pencil and winged foot.  It also had swords upon it.

After the safe bridge was complete, a new dazzling coat of arms was used, with a motto "Nothing Crushes Us."

The ending ember of love, hope, and friendship though the human hearts is theme of this book of the highest caliber.





Flags in Bridge to Terabithia - Movie 2007


The Bridge to Terabithia movie is based upon the book originally written in 1977 by Katherine Paterson.  It was a cutting edge book for its time, and most importantly, it sewed a golden thread of hope in the wake of life lost for grieving children.  The book touches upon the deepest and heartfelt themes of life, and provides a certain kind of refuge for the soul.  The golden ember that shines brightest in this book is the imagination of childhood, underscored with friendship, set against the backdrop of bullying at school.

Paterson created a bridge of compassion for all and any to enter.  Terabithia is a unique kingdom unbounded with love, creativity, and grace.   

As with all 5th grades across the United States, the study of the 50 states and the 50 state flags are a focal point in all social studies classes.  In the movie Bridge to Terabithia 2007 a few of the state flags can bee seen hanging on the wall.
The kids' drawing for the state flags of Hawaii, Washington State, New Mexico, Texas, North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Mississippi, Delaware, California can be easily discerned.  Also included is the flag of Guam, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico.   Just behind the teachers' head is the state flag of Maryland.






Saturday, February 3, 2018

Isle of Manhattan Flag


The fun flag for the Isle of Manhattan is based upon the flag of Man but with a twist. But instead of a leg, we have an arm holding a Manhattan cocktail.  The Manhattan is a popular drink in the USA, iconic and moves in waves of popularity.  It is a classic all American drink.

Although most people already know, Manhattan is an island.  A river-bay, estuary island, an island that can tap both the power of the ocean and the might of the river.  

Isle of Shikotan Flag

The Isle of Shikotan is in that twilight zone of nations in dispute like Palestine, Swian's Island, Northern Cyprus, and Transnistria.  To be a nation, or not to be a nation- that is the question.  A quote from England echoed to the Isle of Man, back upon the isles of Japan is the island of Shikotan.  The only Japanese place to rhyme with Man.  Most Japanese islands have to end in Shima.

Perhaps a trade is in order?  A deal can be made?  Maybe a small speck in the warm waters of the Pacific and be traded for a small speck in the Arctic Circle?  Maybe there is room for Japan to join the Arctic Ocean Club?  Maybe there is room for Russia in the deep blue warm pacific? Also note, Shikotan and the Habomai Islands were promised to be returned in the event of a final version of a peace treaty between Russia and Japan.

Nonetheless the flag for the Island of Shitokan is based upon the Isle of Man.  Likewise the balance of powers is felt on this island.  Instead of the powers of Ireland, Scotland, and England, Shikotan is balanced between the powers of Japan, Russia, and United States. However it is Japanese medieval knight armour that dominates the design. Those extra long teeth in the sandals are great for walking and fighting in the mud.

Friday, February 2, 2018

Isle of Lavan Flag

The Isle of Lavan flag is for a certain island in Persia.  The three legs make good sense since Persia is in between the three worlds of Western Asia: Arabia, India, and Greater Turkey.  The green slipper represents Arabs, the red slipper represents India, and the yellow slipper represents Turks. 

Thursday, February 1, 2018

Isle of Iron Man Flag

The Isle of Iron Man is an American echo of the spirit from the Isle of Man.  Like the Isle of Man Iron Man it shows a human form covered in an iron suit. But the suit for Iron Man is completely imaginary.  Yet in the near future such magical types of 'armour' will certainly be created.


Isle of Saipan Flag

Just as the Isle of Man is an overlooked part of the UK, the Isle of Saipan is an overlooked part of the United States.  Just north of Guam, Saipan is a part of the North Mariana Islands.  Siapanians are as much American as are Manians of the Isle are Brits.  So it seems fitting that similarly styled flags should united the lofty islands from one end of the Earth unto the other.

As was written by the fates and spirits of the Atlantic and Pacific, the youth of these isles are compelled to learn and speak of Shakespeare.  As English was the chosen tongue so it is the collective will of the Anglo-Oriented World that youth must bend their ears to this dead ghost upon the command of community will.  Nay they should learn of the poetic voices of Japan, China, Spain, France, or Korea.  It's a funny connection that language has.

The three legs represent the native Chamorro and the three nations that have set foot and left their mark on these islands: Japan, Spain, and the United States. 

Saipan is so off the radar that this spellcheck does not recognize it as a word!




Fun Isle of Arran Flag, Isle of Man Inspired Flag

The fun Isle of Arran flag is based upon the flag for the Isle of Man.  Fate has it too that the Isle of Arran is north of Ilse of Man and once was previously united as the Kingdom of Isles

Isle of Pac-Man, Digital Pac-Man Avatar

The Isle of Pac-Man Flag for the avatar that most of humanity controlled has a flag.  The flag is based upon the Isle of Man which has three legs and pixel type script.


Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Isle of Puck-Man, aka the original Pac-Man

The Isle of Puck-Man flag takes the original Pac-Man, Puck-Man, and puts him in an Isle of Man echo.

Isle of Pac-Man Flag

The flag for the legendary Isle of Pac-Man is mostly yellow.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Isle of Aquaman Flag

Aquaman is a man, subsequently the Isle of Aqua flag is possible since his superhero name ends with a man.

Isle of Batman Flag

The Isle of Batman flag is based upon the flag for the Isle of Man.  However in this case the legs of the night's watchman is visible with his logo in the center.

Isle of He-Man Flag

He-Man was a core 1980s icon for American kids who grew up on television.  Here the legs of this man is seen here in fashion that follows the Lesser Isles of Britain in the UK, the Isle of Man.

Monday, January 29, 2018

Isle of Spiderman Flag

A flag for America's favorite web-slinger, that is based upon the flag for the isle in the middle of England and Ireland.

Isle of Wonder Woman Flag

 
Isle of Wonder Flag is unique flag that is composed of the wonderful things that woman can do!  It's based upon a certain UK flag that was name after a man and is home to fuzzy ball cats.

Isle of Superman Flag

The Isle of Superman flag is based upon a certain UK flag, known for funny fuzzy cats and man, which is some kind of Isle.

Sunday, January 28, 2018

Lost Swiss Rival Nations - a math joke



"The Great thing about being Swiss is the flag, it's are real big plus!"
"Switzerland has had a positive impact on the world!"
"The flag is just a bastion of positive thinking."
"The Swiss have only had a positive impact on the world."
"Positive thinking is a honored patriotic tradition in Switzerland"
"It is easy to keep a positive attitude in the Swiss Alps, I wonder why?"
"The Swiss flag just adds something great to the world, I dunno what it is."
"Must be the high flying mountains that create that positive atmosphere in Switzerland"

Don't Tread on Me - Hindu-American Version with Shiva

Right now, the United States is nearly in perfect balance with a population of India-Americans of the Old World and Indian-Americans of New World.  Indians were the chosen name, given to the native souls of North America, whose spirit was here long before the arrival of Africans or Europeans.  India-Americans are perfectly balanced as the last of the Old World peoples to come to America.  Yet are now confused perpetually with Native Americans.  I suppose there is some cosmic reason the first flag of the United States looked like the flag of the East India Company?

Unless You're Kali
Nonetheless this Don't Tread on Me flag honors India-Americans.  Singular use of India allows the mind to focus on India rather than Indian, which is ambiguous to mean New World or Old World Indian.  But India-America clarifies this issue.  The man with the snake is the Hindu God of Shiva who was first thrust in America's face with Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom 1984.  In the clip below, Harrison Ford does not invoke the power of Jesus, God, Mary, or the Holy Spirit.  Instead, India Jones invokes the power of Shiva to win the day!



 It's only fair to have the words translated into Hindi.  The larger flag has Hindiglish, which is English written in a Hindi font. But this flag is taken in rough translation from English directly into Hindi.

Thursday, January 25, 2018

Flags in They Live - 1988

In 1988 the rise of expertly managed consumerism became a topic of heated debate.  In the movie They Live this heavy handed theme is presented in a science fiction format.  Rather it is the other, alien, perhaps ancient humanoids that have taken power in the aggressive yet peaceful means.  Instead of an us versus them mentality of the invaders from beyond, certain humans have allied with the others. 

Here is the hero, played by Roddy Piper, of the story with gun blazing.  He is doing a Reverse Terminator as the hero unleashes violence on the 'other' rather than have people suffer from the machine mind.





The US flag was placed as the background purposefully as a statement.  Its message can all depends on the observer, but one can assume this movie is making a statement about taking a stand against a corrupt system.






It looks like the flag of Peru makes a small appearance in this movie.  You can just barely see flag above the cashier's head.  It looks like the flag of Canada, but remember it was designed long before the Canadian flag.



Monday, January 22, 2018

Royal Diner King Logo - Meghan Trainor Video: Better When I'm Dancing

 
Beyond mind, beyond logic, and beyond talk is the Realm of Dance.  Anyone at anytime is welcome.

A happy heart song sung and co-wrote by Meghan Trainor, Better When I'm Dancing is a well written theme song performed in the grand slam Peanuts Movie of 2015.  The song is a sweet jasmine-like bucket of flowers, gushing with smiles and sunshine.

Of vexillological importance is the Royal Diner logo which is a stylized crown of four points with a dash underneath.  

Here is a shot of Mr. Brown doing the classic mop dance, that just happens to have a purple pennant in the background.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

Malta EEZ Flag

Malta's EEZ flag is based upon the Naval Jack, which is more distinguished than its national flag.  This international area of the Mediterranean Sea is under the control of Malta's economic engine.

Malta Contigous Zone Flag

Malta Contiguous Zone flag uses the Naval Jack design for its basis, but with Contiguous Colours.

Sudan Exclusive Economic Zone Flag

Sudan has its own EEZ area.  Consequently the EEZ flag of Sudan is based upon its pattern but with EEZ colours.

Sudan Contiguous Zone Flag


Sudan has a small area in the Red Sea that is under its Contiguous Area.

Egypt EEZ Flag

Egypt has relatively small EEZ, nonetheless has region of the world where any nation may pass, yet all economic resources are reserved for Egypt.

Italian Exclusive Economic Zone Flag

Since Italy is tribar flag it get the quartered design for its EEZ. 

Italy Contiguous Zone Flag

Since Italy has a tribar design, it gets the slanted flag with an icon near the canton area.  It is this international region of the world where Italian military forces have authority over all nations.

Montenegro Contiguous Zone Flag

Montenegro like all coastal nations is empowered to have a Contiguous Zone.  Contiguous Zone flags usually sub in Contiguous colours if a nation has a unique flag.  It is in this area of the Earth the Montenegro's coast guard trumps all nations.

Montenegro Exclusive Economic Zone Flag

This flag is based upon the official flag of Montenegro, however the colours were adapted from the EEZ palette, which is black, white, and green.  This is the region where economic activity is under authority of Montenegro. 

Polish Exclusive Economic Zone Flag

The Polish Exclusive Economic zone is the region of the Baltic Sea.  Although an international area for all nations to pass, only Poland has rights to harvest the bounty of the Sea.

The Polish Contiguous Zone Flag

The Polish Contiguous Zone flag uses the flag that has the white eagle upon it.  It maintains the pattern of the Polish flag, but has Contiguous Zone Colours.

The Palestine Contiguous Zone Flag

The Contiguous Zone flag of Palestine is rather small, yet very significant.  This flag is based upon the official Palestine flag but with Contiguous Zone Colours.

Palestine Exclusive Economic Zone Flag

The Palestine Exclusive Economic Zone flag maintains pattern of Palestine, but substitutes in EEZ colours that are green, black, and white.

UAE EEZ Flag



The flag of the UAE zone flag has EEZ colours, yet keeps the pattern of the UAE.  

Kuwait EEZ Flag


This flag has same design as the official Kuwait flag but uses different colors.  Instead the Exclusive Economic Zone colours of white, black, and green are present.