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Light blue stripes denote one Independent senator (who caucuses with the Democrats). All states contain considerable numbers of both liberal and conservative voters (i.e., they are "purple") and only appear blue or red on the electoral map because of the winner-take-all system used by most states in the Electoral College. [4]
Viola is a genus of flowering plants in the violet family Violaceae.It is the largest genus in the family, containing over 680 species. Most species are found in the temperate Northern Hemisphere; however, some are also found in widely divergent areas such as Hawaii, Australasia, and the Andes.
The colours and symbols of the flag carry cultural, political, and regional meanings. The woman donning a green dress portrays Erin, the national personification of Ireland. [13] [11] The Celtic harp she is grasping is another representation of that nation. [14] Both these symbols pay tribute to the Irish settlers who moved to Montserrat from ...
Illumination of a unicorn (a symbol of the incarnation of Christ, of innocence and purity) falling asleep on the lap of a virgin. The border shows plants which symbolise the virtues of the Virgin Mary, such woodland strawberries, roses and violets; Mary's robe is blue, a traditional colour attribution.
A blue replica of the War Office Seal set on a white field. Beneath the seal is a broad scarlet scroll bearing the inscription in white letters, "UNITED STATES ARMY". Beneath the scroll, in blue sans serif Arabic numerals, is "1775". Designed by: United States Army: United States Army Field Flag: Use: War flag: Proportion: 4:3: Adopted
Cobalt blue is a commonly used color for interior decorating. [7] Automobiles. Several car manufacturers including Jeep and Bugatti have cobalt blue as paint options. Construction. Because of its chemical stability in the presence of alkali, cobalt blue is used as a pigment in blue concrete. Sports
Crystal violet or gentian violet, also known as methyl violet 10B or hexamethyl pararosaniline chloride, is a triarylmethane dye used as a histological stain and in Gram's method of classifying bacteria. Crystal violet has antibacterial, antifungal, and anthelmintic properties and was formerly important as a topical antiseptic.
The blue line symbol. The "thin blue line" is a term that typically refers to the concept of the police as the line between law-and-order and chaos in society. [1] The "blue" in "thin blue line" refers to the blue color of the uniforms of many police departments.