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[XC] leviathan18
08-30-2008, 01:05 PM
why is the xtreme systems logo with the flag ?
Kristall-99
08-30-2008, 01:07 PM
I also saw this earlier this morning, didn't really take much thought of it at the time.:shrug::shrug:
sierra_bound
08-30-2008, 01:14 PM
It's a holiday weekend in the United States. Labor Day is on Monday. The logo change is temporary. In America, Labor Day is always observed on the first Monday in September.
64dragon
08-30-2008, 01:14 PM
i think it was that way yesterday too when i was on at night
[cTx]Raptor22
08-30-2008, 01:32 PM
And there are always threads when the logo is changed for federal holidays. The search button is your friend guys.
[XC] leviathan18
08-30-2008, 01:49 PM
yeah i know they change for important days, but wanted to know why... labor day in usa isnt the 1st of may ?
[cTx]Raptor22
08-30-2008, 01:56 PM
leviathan18;3258036']yeah i know they change for important days, but wanted to know why... labor day in usa isnt the 1st of may ?

No, its the first monday in september. The first of may is May Day... not a federal holiday.
sierra_bound
08-30-2008, 01:57 PM
Labor Day started in America back in the 1800's. It also traditionally signals the end of summer. May Day is also known as International Workers Day. It was inspired by Labor Day. But I think the U.S. has been hesitant to recognize it because of its long association with communism, especially the old Soviet Union.
[XC] leviathan18
08-30-2008, 03:05 PM
weird the 1st may date was chosen because of the Haymarket affair in chicago 1886 or at least i learned that at school like 10 years ago xD
sierra_bound
08-30-2008, 03:23 PM
The U.S. government probably does not commemorate the Haymarket Affair because of the circumstances surrounding it. Someone threw a bomb at police officers, killing at least one of them. A number of other officers died, most likely from friendly fire. Civilians were also killed. Several people were later put to death for taking part in the incident.
[XC] riptide
08-30-2008, 05:44 PM
Sierra's right. Well before the Soviet Union there was socialist movements that would have been trouble. etc etc...
CyberDruid
08-30-2008, 06:18 PM
Hence perhaps the use of "MayDay MayDay" to signal distress?
WrigleyVillain
08-31-2008, 05:31 PM
It looks awesome and I wish it was permanent. I'd buy a t-shirt like that in a heart beat.
CyberDruid
08-31-2008, 05:49 PM
It looks awesome and I wish it was permanent. I'd buy a t-shirt like that in a heart beat.

I would too. It's a kickass logo.
D_A
08-31-2008, 05:55 PM
Shame it doesn't reflect the international nature of the community though.
[XC] riptide
08-31-2008, 06:03 PM
It doesn't matter. Its up for Labour day and will be down Tuesday... or thereabouts.
D_A
08-31-2008, 06:09 PM
I meant with respect to it being used as a t-shirt logo is all.
jspace
08-31-2008, 07:19 PM
I think you need to remember that this site is based in Las Vegas, so any US federal holidays will be reflected here. Just like websites based in other countries would/may celebrate their federal holidays.
D_A
08-31-2008, 07:24 PM
Ya know what? This isn't worth the grief.