At the time, the airline had banned the wearing of any visible item of adornment around the neck, but this was changed in 2007 to allow staff to display a faith or charity symbol with the uniform.

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Every ostentatious symbol of teenagehood is on display: Puma, Adidas, Nike, Quiksilver, baggy jeans, hooded tops.

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Only companies whose products pass certification testing will be able to display the N-Mark, the universal symbol for NFC, which tells consumers where to touch to initiate NFC services on a device.

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The Odinn, on display at the capital's maritime museum, is a symbol of the last fight over fish.

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Sure, that pink ribbon is universally recognized as a symbol for breast cancer awareness, and millions of people display it proudly to show their support and encourage greater attention to the cause.

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