Zugbu 4th of July Anniversary
July 13, 2008
Zugbu’s anniversary was held on July 4, 2008 at 5pm, Lone Tree Manor, Niles, IL. It was attended by Zugbu’s agents, friends and loyal customers . Go to the flickr album for the rest of the pictures.
History of American Flag
July 3, 2008
On January 1, 1776, the Continental Army was reorganized in accordance with a Congressional resolution which placed American forces under George Washington’s control. On that New Year’s Day the Continental Army was laying siege to Boston which had been taken over by the British Army. Washington ordered the Grand Union flag hoisted above his base at Prospect Hill. It had 13 alternate red and white stripes and the British Union Jack in the upper left-hand corner (the canton).
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Photos: libertyfilmfestival.com / usa-flag-site.org
Pilipinas Kong Mahal
June 11, 2008
Here’s an interesting post from PinoyCentric.com
One blogger wrote “the poster stirred up very deeply rooted feelings of pride and nationalism.” Manila City Legal Officer Renato de la Cruz thinks otherwise as he ordered their removal “to comply with a constitutional provision prohibiting unnecessary imprints on the flag.”
Still another blogger observed “Pilipinas Kong Mahal - very apt considering the fact that at present lahat ng bagay sa pilipinas ay mahal.”
Whichever side you’re on, happy Independence Day everyone!
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