Independence Day is celebrated in many countries to commemorate the rejection of an occupier and the birth of a new and free nation. In the US, it is celebrated on July 4th with fireworks, parades, and picnics. India celebrates on August 15th with flag displays and feasts. Israel celebrates on Yom Ha’atzmaut with barbecues, family […]
Marking is the process of transferring a pattern or design from blueprints to a part. It is used in metalworking and woodworking and involves using measuring tools and marking equipment. Mass production uses machinery, but handcrafted parts using marking are highly desirable. Also known as arranging or laying out a layout, “marking” is a term […]
Certification marks indicate that a product or service meets quality standards set by the mark owner after being tested by an organization. Consumers often look for these marks, and governments have varying regulations on testing and issuing them. Certification marks are seals of approval indicating that a specific good or service conforms to the quality […]
Various Easter eggs can be found on popular websites like Yahoo!, Google, and Facebook. Tricks include yodeling on Yahoo!, using Google as a calculator, and typing in codes for hidden functions. If you click the exclamation mark on the Yahoo! home page, you’ll hear the message “Yahoo!” yodel. Yodeling is one of thousands of “Easter […]
Battle’s sign is a bruise behind one or both ears that indicates a basilar skull fracture caused by acute head trauma. It can lead to intracranial hemorrhage and even death. Other physical signs and neurological symptoms are also considered to diagnose a skull fracture. Treatment plans depend on the severity of the injury and can […]
Mark Twain and Harriet Beecher Stowe were famous American authors who lived across the street from each other in Hartford, Connecticut. Both of their homes are now preserved as historic museums and offer guided tours to visitors. Nook Farm was also home to other notable figures of the time. Mark Twain wrote some of the […]
Mark Hamill, famous for playing Luke Skywalker in the first Star Wars trilogy, is now a sought-after voice actor in animated productions and video games. Despite not being an “it” star when cast in Star Wars, he had previous acting experience and was recognizable after the film’s release. Hamill also had success on Broadway and […]
Mark Messier is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player known as one of the best in the National Hockey League. He led six Stanley Cup victories during his career, five with the Edmonton Oilers and one with the New York Rangers. Messier started playing at a young age and became team captain at 16. […]
Mark Twain, considered the “father of American literature,” was devoted to his cats, keeping up to 19 at a time and even renting kittens while on vacation. He gave them unusual names and believed interbreeding with cats would improve humans. Twain died the day after Halley’s Comet returned in 1910. Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry […]
Mark Twain, born in 1835, was an American writer and humorist known as “the father of American literature”. He published 28 books and trademarked his name. His first book, The Innocents Abroad, was a bestseller. He married Olivia Langdon and had four children. Twain died in 1910 and is buried in Elmira, New York. His […]
Certification marks indicate that a product or service meets quality standards set by brand owners. They are issued by organizations that conduct extensive testing to ensure safety and quality. Consumers actively look for certification marks before making purchases, especially for electrical equipment and packaged foods. Certification marks are seals of approval that indicate that a […]
Closing ticks show the current state of an investment market by comparing the number of shares that closed higher or lower in the most recent period. A rise indicates good performance and a potential uptrend, while a fall can be seen as an opportunity for some investors. The closing mark also reflects the overall health […]
A trademark is a recognizable mark of a company’s assets, while a service mark is used for services. Registration offers benefits, and acquiring a service mark registration involves determining the appropriate type of intellectual property, searching existing trademarks, completing an application, and paying a fee. A trademark is a fairly familiar concept and symbol that […]
