Cross. Diamine. Ensso. Esterbrook. Do Parker pens use international cartridges? ‘International Standard’ cartridges are a common pattern in use by most European and Japanese fountain pen manufacturers. … Notable brands that don’t accept standard cartridges are: Parker, Sheaffer, Cross, Platignum, Platinum and Lamy. Are fountain pen cartridges universal? Most modernRead More →

In diplomatic circles, international lawyers generally concede that an international agreement is not legally binding unless the parties intend it to be legally binding. What are 3 sources of international law? Sources of international law include treaties, international customs, general widely recognized principles of law, the decisions of national andRead More →

In the U.S., the President can ratify a treaty only after getting the “advice and consent” of two thirds of the Senate. Unless a treaty contains provisions for further agreements or actions, only the treaty text is legally binding. Who ratified the treaties? The President may form and negotiate, butRead More →

As a symbol of financial strength, the U.S. dollar is accepted in many places worldwide—both officially and unofficially. … Currency rates are always in flux, meaning sometimes your dollar may not go as far as you had originally planned. Rates can vary from bank to bank, and at different currencyRead More →

The International Date Line, shown here as a yellow line, defines the boundary between calendar dates. The International Date Line, established in 1884, passes through the mid-Pacific Ocean and roughly follows a 180 degrees longitude north-south line on the Earth. On which continent is the International Date Line? The internationalRead More →

Beyond vastly overpriced accessories and add-ons, OriginPC actually builds really solid desktops. I hate to make this comparison, but they’re quite similar to Alienware. If you don’t mind paying an increased premium because you trust OriginPC more than the other brands, that’s fair enough. How long does it take OriginRead More →