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By Truth is Light 888 December 26, 2017
Explaining the Royal Arch Degree of Freemasonry
JAH-BUL-ON
This Judaeo-Masonic name for the 'Masonic Christ' is derived from 4 different languages:
CHALDAEA - (JAH)
This is the Chaldaean name for the Masonic god; signifying that 'his essence and majesty is incomprehensible.'
HEBREW - (JAH)
This is a Hebrew word signifying 'I am and shall be', thereby expressing the actual essence, future, and eternal existence of (TMH) The Most High.
SYRIAC - (BUL)
This is a Syriac word denoting Lord, or Powerful, it is in itself a compound word, being formed from the preposition Beth, in or on, and UL, Heaven or on High.
EGYPTIAN - (ON)
This is an Egyptian word signifying 'Father of All', as in that well known prayer, Our Father, which art in Heaven. The various significations of the word may thus be collected: I am and shall be; Lord in Heaven or on High.'
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President Obama's Full Remarks on Iran
By Truth is Light 888 January 19, 2016
Watch President Obama deliver his statement here.
January, 17,2016
THE PRESIDENT: This is a good day, because, once again, we're seeing what's possible with strong American diplomacy.
As I said in my State of the Union address, ensuring the security of the United States and the safety of our people demands a smart, patient and disciplined approach to the world. That includes our diplomacy with the Islamic Republic of Iran. For decades, our differences with Iran meant that our governments almost never spoke to each other. Ultimately, that did not advance America's interests. Over the years, Iran moved closer and closer to having the ability to build a nuclear weapon. But from Presidents Franklin Roosevelt to John F. Kennedy to Ronald Reagan, the United States has never been afraid to pursue diplomacy with our adversaries. And as President, I decided that a strong, confident America could advance our national security by engaging directly with the Iranian government.
We've seen the results. Under the nuclear deal that we, our allies and partners reached with Iran last year, Iran will not get its hands on a nuclear bomb. The region, the United States, and the world will be more secure. As I've said many times, the nuclear deal was never intended to resolve all of our differences with Iran. But still, engaging directly with the Iranian government on a sustained basis, for the first time in decades, has created a unique opportunity -- a window -- to try to resolve important issues. And today, I can report progress on a number of fronts.
First, yesterday marked a milestone in preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Iran has now fulfilled key commitments under the nuclear deal. And I want to take a moment to explain why this is so important.
Over more than a decade, Iran had moved ahead with its nuclear program, and, before the deal, it had installed nearly 20,000 centrifuges that can enrich uranium for a nuclear bomb. Today, Iran has removed two-thirds of those machines. Before the deal, Iran was steadily increasing its stockpile of enriched uranium -- enough for up to 10 nuclear bombs. Today, more than 98 percent of that stockpile has been shipped out of Iran -- meaning Iran now doesn't have enough material for even one bomb. Before, Iran was nearing completion of a new reactor capable of producing plutonium for a bomb. Today, the core of that reactor has been pulled out and filled with concrete so it cannot be used again.
Before the deal, the world had relatively little visibility into Iran's nuclear program. Today, international inspectors are on the ground, and Iran is being subjected to the most comprehensive, intrusive inspection regime ever negotiated to monitor a nuclear program. Inspectors will monitor Iran's key nuclear facilities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For decades to come, inspectors will have access to Iran's entire nuclear supply chain. In other words, if Iran tries to cheat -- if they try to build a bomb covertly -- we will catch them.
So the bottom line is this. Whereas Iran was steadily expanding its nuclear program, we have now cut off every single path that Iran could have used to build a bomb. Whereas it would have taken Iran two to three months to break out with enough material to rush to a bomb, we've now extended that breakout time to a year -- and with the world's unprecedented inspections and access to Iran's program, we'll know if Iran ever tries to break out.
Now that Iran's actions have been verified, it can begin to receive relief from certain nuclear sanctions and gain access to its own money that had been frozen. And perhaps most important of all, we've achieved this historic progress through diplomacy, without resorting to another war in the Middle East.
I want to also point out that by working with Iran on this nuclear deal, we were better able to address other issues. When our sailors in the Persian Gulf accidentally strayed into Iranian waters that could have sparked a major international incident. Some folks here in Washington rushed to declare that it was the start of another hostage crisis. Instead, we worked directly with the Iranian government and secured the release of our sailors in less than 24 hours.
This brings me to a second major development -- several Americans unjustly detained by Iran are finally coming home. In some cases, these Americans faced years of continued detention. And I've met with some of their families. I've seen their anguish, how they ache for their sons and husbands. I gave these families my word -- I made a vow -- that we would do everything in our power to win the release of their loved ones. And we have been tireless. On the sidelines of the nuclear negotiations, our diplomats at the highest level, including Secretary Kerry, used every meeting to push Iran to release our Americans. I did so myself, in my conversation with President Rouhani. After the nuclear deal was completed, the discussions between our governments accelerated. Yesterday, these families finally got the news that they have been waiting for.
Jason Rezaian is coming home. A courageous journalist for The Washington Post, who wrote about the daily lives and hopes of the Iranian people, he's been held for a year and a half. He embodies the brave spirit that gives life to the freedom of the press. Jason has already been reunited with his wife and mom.
Pastor Saeed Abedini is coming home. Held for three and half years, his unyielding faith has inspired people around the world in the global fight to uphold freedom of religion. Now, Pastor Abedini will return to his church and community in Idaho.
Amir Hekmati is coming home. A former sergeant in the Marine Corps, he's been held for four and a half years. Today, his parents and sisters are giving thanks in Michigan.
Two other Americans unjustly detained by Iran have also been released -- Nosratollah Khosravi-Roodsari and Matthew Trevithick, an Iranian -- who was in Iran as a student. Their cases were largely unknown to the world. But when Americans are freed and reunited with their families, that's something that we can all celebrate.
So I want to thank my national security team -- especially Secretary Kerry; Susan Rice, my National Security Advisor; Brett McGurk; Avril Haines; Ben Rhodes -- our whole team worked tirelessly to bring our Americans home, to get this work done. And I want to thank the Swiss government, which represents our interests in Iran, for their critical assistance.
And meanwhile, Iran has agreed to deepen our coordination as we work to locate Robert Levinson -- missing from Iran for more than eight years. Even as we rejoice in the safe return of others, we will never forget about Bob. Each and every day, but especially today, our hearts are with the Levinson family, and we will not rest until their family is whole again.
In a reciprocal humanitarian gesture, six Iranian–Americans and one Iranian serving sentences or awaiting trial in the United States are being granted clemency. These individuals were not charged with terrorism or any violent offenses. They're civilians, and their release is a one-time gesture to Iran given the unique opportunity offered by this moment and the larger circumstances at play. And it reflects our willingness to engage with Iran to advance our mutual interests, even as we ensure the national security of the United States.
So, nuclear deal implemented. American families reunited. The third piece of this work that we got done this weekend involved the United States and Iran resolving a financial dispute that dated back more than three decades. Since 1981, after our nations severed diplomatic relations, we've worked through a international tribunal to resolve various claims between our countries. The United States and Iran are now settling a longstanding Iranian government claim against the United States government. Iran will be returned its own funds, including appropriate interest, but much less than the amount Iran sought.
For the United States, this settlement could save us billions of dollars that could have been pursued by Iran. So there was no benefit to the United States in dragging this out. With the nuclear deal done, prisoners released, the time was right to resolve this dispute as well.
Of course, even as we implement the nuclear deal and welcome our Americans home, we recognize that there remain profound differences between the United States and Iran. We remain steadfast in opposing Iran's destabilizing behavior elsewhere, including its threats against Israel and our Gulf partners, and its support for violent proxies in places like Syria and Yemen. We still have sanctions on Iran for its violations of human rights, for its support of terrorism, and for its ballistic missile program. And we will continue to enforce these sanctions, vigorously. Iran's recent missile test, for example, was a violation of its international obligations. And as a result, the United States is imposing sanctions on individuals and companies working to advance Iran's ballistic missile program. And we are going to remain vigilant about it. We're not going to waver in the defense of our security or that of our allies and partners.
But I do want to once again speak directly to the Iranian people. Yours is a great civilization, with a vibrant culture that has so much to contribute to the world -- in commerce, and in science and the arts. For decades, your government's threats and actions to destabilize your region have isolated Iran from much of the world. And now our governments are talking with one another. Following the nuclear deal, you -- especially young Iranians -- have the opportunity to begin building new ties with the world. We have a rare chance to pursue a new path -- a different, better future that delivers progress for both our peoples and the wider world. That's the opportunity before the Iranian people. We need to take advantage of that.
And to my fellow Americans, today, we're united in welcoming home sons and husbands and brothers who, in lonely prison cells, have endured an absolute nightmare. But they never gave in and they never gave up. At long last, they can stand tall and breathe deep the fresh air of freedom.
As a nation, we face real challenges, around the world and here at home. Many of them will not be resolved quickly or easily. But today's progress -- Americans coming home, an Iran that has rolled back its nuclear program and accepted unprecedented monitoring of that program -- these things are a reminder of what we can achieve when we lead with strength and with wisdom; with courage and resolve and patience. America can do -- and has done -- big things when we work together. We can leave this world and make it safer and more secure for our children and our grandchildren for generations to come.
I want to thank once again Secretary Kerry; our entire national security team, led by Susan Rice. I'm grateful for all the assistance that we received from our allies and partners. And I am hopeful that this signals the opportunity at least for Iran to work more cooperatively with nations around the world to advance their interests and the interests of people who are looking for peace and security for their families.
Thank you so much. God bless you, and God bless the United States of America.
-- President Barack Obama
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Police and Freemasonry: The Irrefutable Connection
By Truth is Light 888 May 07, 2014
The Relationship Between Law Enforcement and Freemasonry is Irrefutable
Author: James E. Buchanan III
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The relationship between sworn law enforcement personnel and the Lodge is a subject matter that is very rarely discussed in any circle. As secretive as the Freemasons Lodge is, the world of law enforcement is equally and arguably more secretive in the totality of scope and core nature.
Understanding the fact that Freemasonry is an 'oath-based' secretive society, that relies totally on all of its initiates to conceal all of the many secrets afforded to them, why would any sworn, law enforcement official be allowed to become a member of a Masonic Lodge?
Each and every law enforcement official is already duly sworn to protect and serve their respective communities, counties, villages, Parishes, cities, Boroughs, or states. Being a member of law enforcement and a member of the Masonic Lodge is, certainly, a monolithic conflict of interest…
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Khazarian Jews Admit, in their Own Writings, that they are NOT the Original Hebrews
The Jews admit that they are not the descendants of the Ancient Israelites in their writings. Under the heading of "A brief History of the Terms for Jew" in the 1980 Jewish Almanac is the following:
"Strictly speaking it is incorrect to call an ancient Israelite a 'Jew' or to call a contemporary Jew an Israelite or a Hebrew." (1980 Jewish Almanac, p. 3).
–Encyclopedia Americana (1985):
"Khazar, an ancient Turkic speaking people who ruled a large and powerful state in the steppes North of the Caucasus Mountains from the 7th century to their demise in the mid 11th century A.D… In the 8th Century it's political and religious head… as well as the greater part of the Khazar nobility, abandoned paganism and converted to Judaism… (The Khazars are believed to be the ancestors of most Russian and Eastern European Jews)."
–Encyclopedia Britannica (15th edition):
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The Black Nobility and the Templars of the Crown
By Truth is Light 888 November 01, 2017
Templars of the Crown:
The Black Nobility, the Bar Association, and Who Really Owns North America
How many levels back must one go to properly unravel this story regarding world ownership? Considering that the Black Nobility of Venice and Genoa was the recipient of the greatest transfer of wealth of the last two millennia, certainly they play a significant role in this multi-century epic. By the way, their first major 'commercial venture' was undertaken by Marco Polo from 1271 to 1295 where he eventually ended up in the richest court on Earth, the summer palace of Kublai Khan known as Xanadu. (Khan's empire was the largest the world has ever seen.) In certain circles it is quite well known that the Black Nobility had amassed an unprecedented accumulation of wealth, and one that began several centuries before the Rothschild banking clan ever opened their first bank account.
The Templars of the Crown
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Oral Roberts University: Ritual Abuse
By Truth is Light 888 February 23, 2016
SHEEPLE ALERT: Don't be Bamboozled by these Wolves in Sheep's Apparel... People Tell Lies... Evidence Reveals the Hard Truths!
The following are excerpts from Fritz Springmeier´s book concerning the Reverend Oral Roberts and some of his closest associates:
'The Illuminati Formula Used to Create an Undetectable Total Mind Controlled Slave':
"Oral Roberts, 33° Freemason, helped into ministry by his masonic brother Billy Graham [a 33rd degree Freemason as well]. Oral Roberts has been seen by witnesses participating in S.R.A. and Mind-Control.
"Oral Roberts University and the charismatic movement is another important religious front. The Charismatic movement has been infiltrated by multiples since day-one. The history of the infiltration is extensive. Oral Roberts had Cherokee blood. According to some things that Oral Roberts has said, some Christians think that he received his healing powers from an old Indian who healed him through Indian shamanism when Oral was yo…
Signs, Symbols, and Due Diligence
By Truth is Light 888 March 07, 2017
Regardless what we say or do, all races, creeds, colors, nationalities, cultures, castes, etc., are intricately interwoven within each other; since we were all one race, after the Great Flood.
Momentarily, the Old Order will be forever erased by fire and brimstone; and the New Order will rise from the ashes of vile racial supremacy, insidious corporate and ecclesiastical greed, bloody rape and murder, rampant looting, wars and rumors of wars, and all out, global mayhem.
All of the signs and symbols of judgement day are right before our eyes; if you would dare to ask The Most High to open up the doors of Divine Knowledge and Understanding, so you may see clearly... the light of the truth.
Look at the following symbols very closely; and take a few minutes to study where you have seen them before. Do your own due diligence, so that you will not be duped, fooled, scammed, or hoodwinked by the highly paid, filthy charlatans of the, so called, 'Truther Movement'.
Always remember... &qu…
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Adolf Hitler Knew Who the TRUE Jewels of God Were
Compiled by: James E. Buchanan, III CEO/Information Architect truthislight.com
Hitler said that, even in his death, he would start World War Three (WWIII). One of his soldiers asked him how?
Adolf Hitler replied, "The day mankind finds out what I was trying to defend this nation, Germany, from then that's the day World War 3 will start. For on that day, mankind will learn that I was trying to save my Nation from the Freemasons, the Illuminati, the jews.
"For if the Americans win the war, then they will conquer the world and forever be a slave to the jews; and they will try to conquer God."
"Do you know who America has in its possession?" "No", the soldier replied. "The Americans have the Jewels of God. The Americans have stolen God's precious jewels."
"What do you mean his precious jewels?" The soldier asked.
Hitler replied, "America has stolen the Jews; the 'Je…
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By Truth is Light 888 September 22, 2012
Author: J.E. Buchanan, III
Policing in the United States has taken on many different forms and facets in the past 50 years. Although, various modes & models of policing styles continue to be introduced, two main aspects of law enforcement have remained constant, (traditional policing & community oriented- policing). There are so many different facets, trends, and new emerging technologies in the wide world of law enforcement. First, we will outline a brief history of the origins and evolvement of policing. Special attention will be lent to illustrate the effectiveness of the paramilitary style of dress, loyalty, and discipline in relation to the traditional style of policing in America; casting particular illumination on the organizational structure of the traditional police department. In addition, the solid, familial bond of brotherhood and sisterhood that exists within the casing of the traditional style of policing will also be presented and explain…
Ashke-Nazi Jews and Zionism
Ashkenazi Jews
(יהודי אשכנז Y'hude Ashk'naz in Biblical Hebrew; Y'hudey Ashknoz in Ashkenazi Hebrew)
Moses Isserles • Vilna Gaon • Heinrich HeineSigmund Freud • Theodor Herzl • Gustav MahlerAlbert Einstein • Emmy Noether • Lise MeitnerFranz Kafka • Golda Meir • George GershwinJohn von Neumann • Leonard Bernstein •Anne Frank Total population 8–11.2 million Regions with significant populations United States 5–6 million Israel 2.8–4 million Languages Historical: YiddishModern: Local languages, primarily:English, Hebrew, Russian Religion primarily Judaism Related ethnic groups Sephardi Jews, Mizrahi Jews, and other Jewish ethnic divisions.
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Ashkenazi Jews, also known as Ashkenazic Jews or Ashkenazim (Hebrew: אַשְׁכֲּנָזִים, pronounced [ˌaʃkəˈnazim], singular:[ˌaʃkəˈnazi]; also יְהוּדֵי אַשְׁכֲּנָז, Y'hudey Ashkenaz, "the Jews of Ashkenaz"), are the Jews descended from the medieval Jewish communities along the Rhine in Germany from Alsace …
WARNING: Masons Practice Witchcraft
Don't Get it Twisted... All Freemasons Practice Witchcraft... Knowingly or Unknowingly
Origins of Who Freemasons Worship
The origins of the "Goat of Mendes" can be traced back to Ancient Egypt. Actual Goats and Rams were worshiped in many cities throughout Egypt, thousands of years ago. The Goat is synonymous with Satanism. The horns also representing the Horned Gods/Goddesses; a symbol of fertility in many different cultures and time periods.
Ptah the Egyptian God of Magick, knowledge and wisdom (an alias of Satan) BECAME the Goat; sometimes a ram in the city of Mendes where he was worshiped as such. The Goat/Ram of Mendes represented the "Ba" which was the Egyptian word for the "Soul." Ptah was considered to be a great magician and "Lord of the Serpents."
There are many false claims, based upon ignorance, that the Goat was invented as a reaction to the Lamb of Xianity, which came much later.
The Horned Goat is also directly of Enki (Satan). Th…
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How to Identify World War II Ribbons and Medals
Jimmy the jock
World War 2 Campaign Medals and Ribbons
Millions of medals were presented to the brave young men who fought for their countries during World War 2; with so many battles fought all around the world distinguishing where the soldier earned their medals can be a difficult task.
The medals were given to soldiers as a thank you by their Governments, for their participation on the field of combat and each medal had a different ribbon signifying where that medal was earned.
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Silver rosette, worn when a soldier wears his medal ribbon without the medal.
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British Campaign Medals WW2
Campaign service by British Soldiers during the Second World War was rewarded by a series of eight stars, similar to those medals presented to soldiers who fought in the First World War.
No more than five stars could be worn by any one soldier and clasps were presented to those soldiers who had further service, no recipient could wear more than one clasp on any one star.
When a recipient wears his ribbon with the medals removed, the clasps that the person had earned are usually represented with a silver rosette on the appropriate ribbon.
The eight campaign stars were made of a copper-zinc alloy and had no markings on the reverse side, they were issued with no inscriptions or personalisation to the recipient because it was considered an unnecessary expense.
Although stars presented to soldiers from the British Commonwealth Countries such as Australia were personalised by their Government with the recipient's name and the campaign where they earned it, such as El Alamein, Monte casino, D-Day and the other great battles and Campaigns of World War II.
The Ribbons are said to have been designed by King George VI and have a symbolic Heraldic significance.
The 1939-1945 Star
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The 1939-1945 star was the overseas war service star For World War II, to earn this star soldiers had to complete six months active service, except for air crews who had to complete two months operational service.
The 1939-1945 Star was the only campaign star awarded to men who saw only active service in France in 1939-1940, Norway in 1940 and in Greece and Crete. The award was also given for various commando operations and to soldiers who did not serve overseas.
The Ribbon has 3 stripes, Dark Blue to represent the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy, Red represented the Army and the light Blue represented the Royal Air Force.
Only one clasp was awarded with the 1939-1945 stars and that was to Air force personnel who participated in the Battle of Britain.
When this ribbon is worn without the medal this clasp is represented by gilt rosette, other than the normal silver rosette on the other campaign ribbons.
The Atlantic Medal
The Atlantic Star 1939-1945
The Atlantic Star was presented to those who served in the Battle of the Atlantic, the brave sailors who were under threat from German Fleets and constant U-Boat attacks, continued to keep supplies moving from America to Britain and her allies.
The star was awarded mainly to Royal and Merchant Navy personnel but some RAF squadrons and Army Gunners stationed on Merchant Naval Vessels also received this award.
The Faded green, white and Blue Stripes represent the color of the Atlantic Ocean.
There were two clasps awarded with this medal, military personnel who qualified for the Air Crew Europe Star or the France and Germany Stars but only one clasp could be worn usually the first earned.
When the ribbons are worn without the medals the clasps are represented by a silver rosette.
Air Crews Europe Star
The Air Crew Europe Star 1939-1945
The Air Crew Europe Star was awarded to RAF air crews for operational flights from Britain over Europe, before an airman could earn these star 1939-1945 stars had to be earned first.
Personnel who later went on to earn the Atlantic Star or the France and Germany Star wore a clasp marking the first one earned they did not receive additional stars and only one clasp could be worn.
The ribbon is light blue with yellow and black outer stripes. The colours represent the continuous service of the Air Forces by night and day.
The Air Crew Europe Star is the least awarded campaign medal of the eight stars and is often faked by counterfeiters.
When wearing the ribbons without medals or clasps the clasps are represented by a silver rosette.
The Africa Star
The Africa Star 1940-1943
The Africa Star was awarded to personnel who served in Africa; it rewarded service to those who battled with the Italians and German forces, most notably against Rommel's Afrika Korps, in Egypt, Lybia, Tunisia and Morocco.
Naval personnel also received the Africa Star if they were part of the escort duty on the African coasts and those who served on the isle of Malta also received this award.
The Ribbon for the Africa star bears the blues and reds of the three military services, the red of the army in the centre with a wider stripe, on a beige background representing the African desert.
Three clasps were awarded with this star although only one could be worn. North Africa 1942-1943 mainly awarded to Naval Personnel and RAF crews, 1st Army which was presented to soldiers of that force who had served in Tunisia and Algeria between November and December 1942 and 8th army which was presented to troops who served in the battle of El Alamein between 1942 and 1943.
A silver rosette replaces the clasps when the ribbons are worn without the medals.
The Pacific Star
The Pacific Star 1941-1945
The Pacific Star was awarded for service in many areas including Singapore, Malaya, Hong Kong and in the Pacific during the re taking of Japanese occupied islands, presented to Army, Navy and Air force personnel.
Many of these stars were presented to British Commonwealth forces or naval personnel engaged in the Pacific islands campaigns.
The Pacific Star Ribbon has the colors for the three services with yellow representing the island beaches and green to represent the Jungle.
There was only one clasp awarded with this medal, personnel who won the Burma Star after the Pacific Star were awarded the Burma clasp.
A silver rosette signifies the Burma clasp when the ribbon is worn without the medal.
The Burma Star
The Burma Star 1941-1945
The Burma Star was awarded for service during the fighting against the Japanese in Burma, The jungle, rivers, hills and heavy terrain mixed with the tropical climate made this one of the hardest earned medals of the Second World War, tropical diseases, insects and heat exhaustion made life even more difficult. This star was also awarded for battles in Assam, Bengal and for service on the Chinese Frontier, later in the war this medal was awarded for those who served in Malaya during the re-conquest.
The Burma star was awarded to British Army Naval and Air force personnel and to the Commonwealth forces that fought alongside them.
The broad dark blue stripes on the ribbon represent British forces, the red stripe Commonwealth forces and the bright orange stripes represent the sun.
The Pacific Clasp was the only clasp awarded with this medal, for those who served in Burma after they had served in the Pacific campaigns.
When the ribbons are worn without medals the clasp is represented by a silver rosette.
The Italy Star
The Italy Star 1943-1945
The Italy Star was presented to Army, Naval and Air force personnel, for service in Italy, Pantellaria and Sicily but despite the name it was also awarded for service in the Aegean, Corsica, Elba, Greece, Sardinia, Yugoslavia, Southern France and Austria.
Before personnel could earn The Italy Star they had to have qualified for the 1939-1945 Star although if they had served late in the war and didn't have enough time to earn The1939-1945 Star, Army and RAF personnel were presented with the medal.
The orange, green and White stripes represent the Heraldic colors of Italy
No clasp was ever awarded with the Italy Star.
The France and Germany Star
The France and Germany Star 1943-1945
The France and Germany Medal despite the name was presented to all armed forces personnel who served in North West Europe, including Holland, Belgium and service in Southern France was rewarded with the Italy star.
This medal was awarded for the most decisive operations of the war including the D-Day landings and the liberation of occupied countries in occupied Europe.
Personnel who later earned the Atlantic star were presented with the Atlantic clasp, the only clasp awarded with this medal.
There was no Air Crew Europe clasp awarded with this medal as many are led to believe.
The Blue Red and White Stripes on the ribbon represent the allied forces of Britain, France and America
The Defence Medal - The War Medal
The Defence Medal
The Defence Medal and The 1939-1945 War Medal
Was awarded for the defence of Britain most notably members of The Home Guard, the medal was also awarded to civilians, doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers and the military.
The medal could also be earned to those who served overseas, in areas threatened or subjected to air attacks and it could be awarded by itself or with other Second World War Awards.
The ribbon is a symbol of England's Green and pleasant land and the black stripes represent the Blackout with the orange flame colored stripe representing air attack.
The 1939-1945 War Medal
The War Medal was issued to anyone who had 28 days of service in uniform, it was awarded along with any other service medals and to those who served but did not earn a campaign award.
The blue, red and white stripes on the ribbon represent the colors of Great Britain.
American Service Medals WW2
The American service medals were created solely for the Second World War and the armed forces personnel were presented with them depending in which theatre of combat that they played their part in for their country.
These medals were specifically commissioned for service in the following arena's the Europe-Middle Eastern Theatre, the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre and the American Theatre.
Women were recognised for their part played in the war with a Women's Army Corps Service Medal.
All military personnel who took part in the Second World War were rewarded with the Victory Medal.
Womans Army Corps Service Medal
Womans Army Corps Service Medal is awarded for military service in both the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps and the Women's Army Corps
Women's Army Corps Service Medal
The Women's Army Corps Service Medal was awarded to women for service during the Second World War to recognise the contribution of women to the Army.
Presented to women who served in the Woman's Auxiliary Corps, from July 10th, 1942 and August 31st, 1943. To women who served in the Women's Army Corps between September 1, 1943 and September 2, 1945.
The Ribbon is bright green with a gold stripe on either side representing the branch colors of the Women's Army Corps.
No clasps, bars or stars were awarded with this medal which although still worn on ceremonial occasions by women who served in the Second World War it is now obsolete because the United States Army has integrated men and women and there is no longer a separate corps for women.
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The American Campaign Medal was awarded for service between December 7th 1941 and March 2nd 1946 for service within the American Theatre.
The ribbon Oriental Blue on the left and right side and centre are bands with white-black-scarlet-white stripes. The blue stands for the Americas, the central part of blue, white and red represents the continuance of the defence after Pearl Harbor. The white and black stripes and the red and white stripes represent the German and Japanese enemy.
The American Campaign Medal was awarded for thirty days service outside the Continental United States. but within the American Theatre of Operations between December 7, 1941, and March 2, 1946; or, an aggregate service of one year within the Continental United States during the same period under the following circumstances:
· On permanent assignment outside the continental limits of the United States.
· On permanent assignment as a member of a crew of a vessel sailing ocean waters for a period of 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days.
· For service outside the continental limits of the United States in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non consecutive days.
· For service in active combat against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat.
· For service within the continental limits of the United States for an aggregate period of one year.
Bronze service stars were authorized by both the Army and Navy and represent participation in engagements with the enemy
Asiatic - Pacific Campaign Medal
This medal was awarded to any member of the US military to serve in the Pacific Theater from 1941 to 1945.
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The Asiatic - Pacific Campaign Medal was awarded to personnel who served in the Pacific Theatre between 1941 and 1946, under any of the following conditions:
· On permanent assignment in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre
· For service in a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days
· For service in active combat in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre of Operations against the enemy and awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that the individual actually participated in combat.
The yellow ribbon has white and red on each side to represent the Japanese colors, the centre blue, white, and red stripes are taken from the American Defence Service Medal ribbon and refer to the continuance of American Defence after Pearl Harbour.
A bronze star is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in designated campaigns for the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre.
A bronze arrowhead is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in a combat parachute jump, combat glider landing, or amphibious assault landing within the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre
The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal was awarded to personnel between 7 December 1941 and 8 November 1945, for active service in the European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre, to qualify for this medal soldiers had to have served less than one of the following criteria:
· On permanent assignment
· In a passenger status or on temporary duty for 30 consecutive days or 60 days not consecutive.
· In active combat against the enemy and was awarded a combat decoration or furnished a certificate by the commanding general of a corps, higher unit, or independent force that he actually participated in combat.
The Ribbon is mostly green, representing the green fields of Europe, The brown represents the sands of Africa, The centre blue, white and red stripes are taken from the American Defence Service Medal ribbon and refers to the continuance of American Defence after Pearl Harbor, Green, white and red are the Italian colors and the white and black colors represent Germany.
A bronze star is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in designated campaigns and a bronze arrowhead is worn on the ribbon to indicate participation in a combat parachute jump, combat glider landing or amphibious assault landing within the European-African-Middle Eastern heater.
World War 2 Victory Medal
World War II Victory Medal
The World War II Victory Medal was awarded to all military personnel who served during World War 2.
The Congressional authorization for the World War II Victory Medal included members of the Armed Forces of the Government of the Philippine Islands. It also specified the ending date would be the date of the termination of hostilities as proclaimed by the President.
President Truman officially ended the state of hostilities on 31 December 1946.
The edges of the ribbon revisit the multi-colored rainbow ribbon of the Allied World War I Victory Medal. This again honors all the allied nations. The wide red centre represents the new sacrifice of blood by World War II combatants. The thin white lines separating the central red band from the outer multi-colored bands represent the rays of new hope, two of them signifying that this was the second global conflict.
German World War 2 Campaign Awards
German World War 2 Campaign Awards were not limited to medals and Ribbons, for some campaigns and battles soldiers were awarded shields which were worn on the arm and for others they were awarded cuff titles which were worn on the cuffs of their jackets.
German Campaign Medals
Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen (Westwall Medal)
Deutsches Schutzwall-Ehrenzeichen (West Wall Medal)
This Medal was awarded firstly in 1939-1940 for personnel who worked on Building fortification on The Western Borders of Germany Known as the West Wall, better known to allied troops as Siegfried Line.
The Medal was again used in 1944 for those who worked again on the Western borders in expectation of an Allied invasion.
The ribbon is golden brown with a white stripe towards each edge. The designs on the ribbon and on the medal are the same so that it can be identified as such.
A bar with the date "1944" was authorized for those who already held the 1939 version.
Medaille "Winterschlacht im Osten (Russian Front Medal)
This Medal was awarded to soldiers who served on the East Russian Front between November 15, 1941 to April 15, 1942. The medal was commissioned to recognise the hardships endured by Axis personnel during the severe weather conditions of the Russian winter.
The ribbon was coloured red, white and black to symbolise blood, snow and death
German Campaign Shields
Narvik Shield
Narvikschild (Narvik Shield)
The Narvik Shield, instituted in 19 Aug 1940, was awarded to all German forces that participated in the fighting around Narvik from 9 April to 9 June 1940.
Krimschild (Krim Shield)
The Krim Shield was instituted on 25-07-1942, to award the German and Rumanian forces who had taken part in the long and heavy battles to conquer the Crimean Peninsula between 21-09-1941 and 04-07-1942.
Cholmschild (Cholm Shield)
Officers and men of the Heer, Luftwaffe and Waffen-SS that participated in the defence of besieged Fortress Cholm in 1942.
Demjanskschild (Demjansk Shield)
The Demjansk Shield was instituted on 25 April 1943, to award the defenders of the Demjansk pocket of 1942.
Kubanschild (Kuban Shield)
The Kuban Shield was instituted on 20 September 1943, to award the defenders who were fighting to preserve the Kuban bridgehead after 1 February 1943.
German Cuff Titles
Ärmelband Kreta (Kreta Cuff Title)
German Campaign Cuff Titles
Awarded to personnel who fought in the Battle for the island of Crete from 1941-1942.
Ärmelband Afrika (Afrika Cuff Title)
Afrika Korps Cuff title worn by all troops who served in the German army in North Africa.
Ärmelband Metz 1944 (Metz Cuff Title)
Worn by personnel who fought in the battle of the Metz in 1944.
Ärmelband Kurland (Kurland Cuff Title)
This Cuff title was awarded to troops serving with the troops in the Courland pocket.
gwfj2415@yahoo.com on August 31, 2019:
My dad served in the Pacific during WWII, and I has two uncles kill during WWII. But do to the fire in St. Louis at the Army records, I can't fine anything out about what ribbons they would have received. I there any other source that I could go to?
mary ann on June 28, 2016:
i have a ww2 ribbon from European theater but it has 4 bronze stars on it. don't know what the bronze stars mean.
Ray on June 09, 2015:
Good information here, thanks. I'd just like to add that when the Africa Star ribbon is worn on its own the rosette is only for the North Africa 1942-43 clasp, the First Army and Eighth Army are represented by silver arabic numerals, 1 and 8 respectively.
tim on June 13, 2014:
I think it is a good conduct ribbon
Sharon on May 21, 2014:
Tom C., I have the same red ribbon from my Uncle John. I am also having difficulty identifying it. Did you have any luck?
Tom c on January 17, 2014:
I have my grandfathers service ribbons from WWII I've identified all but one can someone help it's a all red ribbon with three white strips on each end
sandra on May 27, 2013:
I have my dads battle of Britain medal its round he served in the British army can you tell me more about it please. Also what is the ribbon that goes with it thanks xx
Bernie McGuire on March 07, 2013:
Jimmy. You have a superb and informative website. My neighbour has a number of ribbons (no medals) from her late RAF WW2 husband.
We have identified 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star and France & Germany Star. However the fourth ribbon looks exactly the same as the Burma Star ribbon but he did not fight in Burma.
Could you please assist. Many thanks, Bernie
colin thompson on February 21, 2013:
dad was part of bef at start of ww11 and in the dunkirk evacuation his he entitled to the french and german star medal
mike on January 22, 2013:
Michael proctor (Andrew Hammond) I want too get all of my grandfather's I have one, I would like too know how too get them.
Makaticrib from Makati City on January 02, 2013:
Awesome hub Jimmy! My Grandfather was a WWII Vet and served in the Asiatic - Pacific Campaign.
seanorjohn on December 31, 2012:
Very informative. Never heard of the Italy star before. In your summary by the way, it should read "a" and not "an". Please feel free to delete this comment. Voted up and interesting.
Daisy Mariposa from Orange County (Southern California) on November 11, 2012:
It's Veterans Day, 11/11. It was difficult to decide which of your many great Hubs to share. I appreciate all that you have written on military subjects. Thank you.
Jimmy the jock (author) from Scotland on July 19, 2012:
Hi Chad, I could try, I recently bought a book with all british campaign medals and honour medals they should be in there somewhere, email me the pics and i will check them out for you.....jimmy
Chad73 from Twatt, Shetland Islands on July 19, 2012:
a great hub jimmy i have a photo of my grandads ww2 medals i would like a few more details about them would i be able to send you a picture of them and you give me some more details as i would like to tell my children a bit more about them .
Robin Edmondson from San Francisco on May 09, 2012:
Wow, Jimmy! I see what you mean about the many, many medals. This is a great comprehensive list of the WWII medals. Extremely informative, thanks!
James Kenny from Birmingham, England on May 08, 2012:
Great hub Jimmy. I recognised a few medals in there. I've got a collection of my Granddad's medals from WW2 including the 1939-1945 star, the African and Italian star. Great work. Voted up etc.
Judi Brown from UK on May 06, 2012:
Great hub Jimmy, very comprehensive, you've done an excellent job. No WWII medals for me to look at in my family, they are all WWI - are you doing a follow-up?
Voted up etc.
Jimmy the jock (author) from Scotland on May 05, 2012:
Thankyou for visiting and commenting guys, I have always had an interest in the Wars from an early age and of course listening to my Grandfathers stories from the war got me hooked, researching and writing for Hubs like this is the type of Hubbing I enjoy most.....jimmy
Susan Zutautas from Ontario, Canada on May 05, 2012:
After reading your hub I had to go and get my dad's WWII medals that I have framed. He rec'd the Atlantic Star, The 1929-1945 Star and the C.V.S.M.and Clasp War Metal.
Really interesting and well done hub!
Up, useful and awesome!
bewhuebner on May 05, 2012:
What amazing variety and craftsmanship! Thanks for compiling this list, Jimmy.... I enjoyed learning about the various WWII medals...
Janis Goad on May 05, 2012:
I had no idea there was such a variety of these medals, Jimmy. How did you get interested in this field of study?
Well-illustrated and comprehensive list with good descriptions of what the medals signify. Good work!
Thanks for visiting GoodLady, and for your comment.....jimmy
Penelope Hart from Rome, Italy on May 05, 2012:
What an exhaustive well illustrated Hub. Top stuff.
Good research and useful for people researching.
Voting up


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Malegaon blast: Did Army go wrong in Lt Colonel Purohit's case?
New Delhi June 29: The Indian Army appears to be caught in the cross-hairs of a big new controversy – in 2008, it may have acted too quickly in accepting that a serving military intelligence officer, Lt Col Prasad Purohit, was linked to a right-wing terror group.
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In 2008, a bomb exploded on a Friday evening near a mosque in the town of Malegaon, killing six people. One month later, the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) in Maharashtra said a group of Hindu right-wing radicals was to blame. Lt Col Purohit, who was posted in Pachmarhi in Madhya Pradesh, and was undergoing an Arabic Language course, was accused and arrested.
The Army, without conducting an immediate court of inquiry, handed him over to the ATS. Later, it did order a court of inquiry but did not allow Lt Col Purohit to cross-examine witnesses.
Two years later, under orders from the Armed Forces Tribunal, the Army restarted the court of Inquiry.
Now, more than 50 army personnel have testified that the Army may have wrongly handed over Lt Col Purohit to the Anti-Terror Squad without conducting its own investigation. Lt Col Purohit, who has been in a jail in Taloja in Mumbai, was allowed to cross-examine witnesses in Mumbai.
Many said that he was actually an infiltrator and not a conspirator, who had been assigned to collect evidence and details of right-wing terror groups.
From the very beginning, Lt Col Purohit has claimed that he had kept his bosses informed of his activities which included attending meetings of the Abhinav Bharat.
But if the officer was operating on behalf of the military, the Army has to figure out why his tip-offs on rising right-wing extremism in areas like Nashik, Malegaon were not shared with other agencies.
There's also the issue of why the Army or civil agencies like the ATS did not hold its own investigation.
Lt Col Purohit has also accused a colonel in Military Intelligence of colluding with civilian intelligence agencies to detain him without any arrest warrant and torture him. The Colonel, Purohit says, wanted to score brownie points and earn award etc.
The Army, however, says the Colonel in question was officially deputed to liaise with civil agencies.
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock is set to announce the move later this week, and will merge the NHS Test and Trace scheme with the work done by PHE on the coronavirus response, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
The overhaul comes after repeated reports that ministers have been frustrated and unhappy with the way PHE, which was created by former health secretary Jeremy Hunt in 2013, has dealt with the coronavirus crisis.
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The Arkona offshore windfarm has been formally inaugurated by German chancellor Angela Merkel
The Arkona offshore windfarm developed by Eon and Equinor has been formally inaugurated by German chancellor Angela Merkel. "Arkona sets a standard for the energy transition," said the chancellor.
Arkona is 35 km northeast of the island of Rügen in the Baltic and has a capacity of 385 MW. Approximately €1.2Bn (US$1.4Bn) was invested in its development. The windfarm uses 6-MW turbines supplied by Siemens Gamesa, and is a joint venture between Eon in Germany and Norwegian energy company Equinor.
Shortly after the inauguration, transmission system operator 50Hertz confirmed that it has connected the Arkona offshore windfarm and the Wikinger offshore windfarm to the grid, on time and below budget.
After three years of construction and a total investment of approximately €1.3Bn (US$1.5Bn), electricity from the windfarms is now flowing to the Lubmin substation via the Ostwind 1 grid connection. From there it is transmitted ashore via three 90-km submarine cables.
Connection of Arkona and Wikinger was 50Hertz's largest investment project to date. The project started in 2015 and is the first time a 220-kV three-phase grid connection has been undertaken in the Baltic. Until now, all of the windfarms in the German sector of the Baltic used 150-kV three-phase cable systems.
The Ostwind 1 connection uses three cables each of approximately 90 km. 50 Hertz chairman of the supervisory board Chris Peeters said, "50Hertz was able to connect the Arkona offshore windfarm to the grid on time and at a lower cost to the grid customer than originally calculated.
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Comprehensive review of Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion. See how this retinol cream compares against other wrinkle creams!
We're not exactly sure what Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion is supposed to be. It's listed at Sephora as a "retinol cream" but on Murad's website it's listed as an acne treatment and moisturizer.
That's odd, but since this is a site about retinol, that's how we're going to review it.
Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion doesn't seem typical of most retinol products we've tried.
First, it was much thinner then what you would expect.
Also, most retinol creams give you a percentage as to how much of it is in the product. This one made no mention of it.
Overall, this product doesn't seem like a true retinol treatment, and doesn't perform like one either.
I feel as if it's a hybrid between a daily moisturizer and a "wannabe" reparative or acne cream.
So if you're looking for a true retinol product I wouldn't recommend this.
However, if you're looking for something extremely mild that's an upgrade from your generic drugstore moisturizer, then this may be a decent product to start with.
Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion is a white colored lotion.
Compared to most retinol creams, this one is pretty light in texture. It feels "thinner" than the vast majority of retinol based products.
Applying the product is very simple, especially since it's so lightweight.
I found this odd because you're supposed to use retinol creams at night as sunlight deactivates the retinol molecule.
Honestly, I'm not sure why they're suggesting you use it during the day.
The smell is pretty faint, but isn't noticeable once you've applied it to your skin and allowed it to dry.
There's no real fragrance put into the formula.
Waking up the next morning after using the Murad product I didn't notice any real changes, good or bad.
My skin never burned or had that immediate tingling sensation that many of these lotions can cause and there was no redness or irritation.
However, I didn't notice any positive changes either. My skin felt a bit softer and smoother, as it would feel after sleeping with any overnight moisturizer.
Longer term I noticed little change to my skin.
My skin maintained a healthy glow, and was slightly smoother, but overall no real changes occurred.
This product has retinol in it, but the percentage is not listed anywhere I could find.
It also claims to have queen of meadow extract, which supposedly has anti-septic and anti-inflammatory properties. I'm not sure about that but at least it's unique!
Finally, I saw that arnica is included in the formula. That's been used for years to help soothe the skin.
Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion costs $35 for a 1.7 ounce bottle.
That works out to $20.58 per ounce, which isn't too bad compared to other retinol creams.
However, any price is too much if the product doesn't work well!
If you're not happy with the product Murad will give you a full refund up to 60 days from the ship date (even if the bottle is empty).
To buy Murad Skin Perfecting Lotion, click here.


An unexpected collapsed road block occurred earlier this week on Carnes Road, near Santa Margarita Elementary School the community reached out to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, in Calif. for support. Marines of 7th Engineer Support Battalion promptly responded to the incident. To counter the road emergency Marines worked day and night to lend their bridge building capabilities to get the job done.
Marines with 6th Marine Regiment, Marine Air-Ground Task Force-6 participated in the Regimental Assault Course Feb. 3, at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Marines were able to hone their skills in a simulated environment, utilizing the Combat Operations Center for their training, which allowed them to dig skirmishers, practice defense tactics, and lethality as a force. This better prepares Marines to work as an integrated MAGTF while producing combat ready Marines.


Two American icons are joining forces this fall for the first time.
In honor of Mickey Mouse's 90th anniversary, Levi's announced Thursday a new collaboration with the mouse that revisits nostalgic designs and prints.
Along with unisex tees and sweatshirts featuring Mickey graphics, the online-only collection also includes a special edition Mickey-adorned ex-boyfriend Trucker jacket for women, a men's Sherpa Trucker jacket and a pair of Levi's 501 jeans with an all-over Mickey print.
The graphics tap into the current market's interest in streetwear-inspired logos and throwback designs. The denim pieces have a lived-in feel and feature washes with the '80s and '90s look that's en mode at the moment.
To add a fashion element to the collection, many of the graphics—which have been pulled from Disney's archives in Anaheim, Calif.—feature flocking, embroidery and sequins.
The collection also boasts a line-up of accessories, like a unisex denim cap with Mickey embroidery, a set of bandanas, knit beanies, socks and denim totes. Retail prices span $18 for socks, to $148 for the Sherpa jacket.
Levi's teased the collection last week on Snapchat when it released a "snapcode" for Snapchat users to scan and gain access to an exclusive filter and denim baseball cap to celebrate Mickey Mouse's 90th birthday.
The partnership between Levi's and Mickey is not exclusive. Disney also tapped Rag & Bone for a celebratory unisex capsule collection sold at a premium price point.
The line includes T-shirts, pique polos, button-down shirts and sweatshirts with the mouse motif. A black denim jacket features a pop-color pocket and a special edition Mickey graphic on the back. Jeans and chinos are also accented with Mickey-inspired color accents.
The collaboration is available now online and in Rag & Bone stores. The brand will celebrate Mickey's anniversary at select locations this Saturday with giveaways, Mickey-themed snacks and caricature artists.


Douglas RNLI lifeboat was launched today (22 August) at 5.45pm following a report of three people in the sea off Clay Head.
The RNLI all-weather lifeboat Sir William Hillary was launched under the command of volunteer coxswain Neal Corran to conduct a search from Groudle beach to Garwick at the southern end of Laxey Bay.
The lifeboat was joined in its search by a helicopter, RESCUE 936 based out of Caernarfon Airport, which had been scrambled to assist. Both lifeboat and helicopter completed two complete sweeps of their assigned search area without finding any trace of persons in the water.
With RESCUE 936 returning to base the lifeboat completed a further sweep of the search area before also being stood down to return to station where it was re-housed, refuelled and made ready again for service by 7.25pm..


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Q: Possible number of permutations with constraints We have $5$ objects: A,B,C,D,E.
The number of permutation possible is $5!$.
But I have some constraints:

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*The first and the last position can only be occupied by A, B or C

*There can be a repetition at the end of A, B, C
(for example A, B, C, D, E, A)
To resume: If A,B,C are entry or exit points (considering it's a chain), how many possible chains are possible?
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Thanks lulu, rules indeed are those:
To be clear, the rules I am guessing are: either you have a string of length 5 or length 6. The first type are just permutations of your five letters. The second type has a redundant A,B,C at the end. In both cases we require that the first and last character be one of A,B,C

A: There are two cases. If the string is of length $5$, so a permutation of ABCDE starting and ending with A, B or C, there are $3$ possibilities for the first letter. For each of these there are $2$ possibilities for the last letter. Now for each permutation of first and last letter there are $3!$ ways to arrange the middle three letters, giving $3\times2\times 3!$.
For the strings of length $6$ there are $3$ choices for the first letter and $3$ for the last letter (since these may be the same). Now the remaining letters are the four missing letters if the first and last are the same; otherwise they are the three missing letters plus another copy of the last letter. In either case there are four different letters to arrange in the middle, so $4!$ possibilities.
Overall, there are $3\times2\times 3!+3\times3\times4!$ suitable strings.

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All courses are conducted in Russian. A grade of C- or better in the prerequisite courses is required for continuation.
RUS 209 Russian Phonetics (3) Basic theory of Russian sound system; practice in pronunciation, intonation, and fluency. Pre: 102 or 201 (or concurrent).
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RUS 304 Advanced Russian (3) Continuation of 303.
RUS 306 Russian Structure (3) Advanced grammar; complexities of standard contemporary Russian; word formation and verb system. Pre: 202 or consent.
RUS 360 Intensive Third-Level Russian Abroad (V) Intensive course of formal instruction on the third-year level in Russian language and culture in Russia. Pre: 202 or 260.
RUS 399 Directed Reading (V) Independent study of approved reading with faculty supervision. Repeatable two times or up to six credits. A-F only. Pre: 202 and consent and departmental approval.
RUS 403 Advanced Conversation and Composition (3) Systematic practice on selected topics; vocabulary building and development of fluency; writing short reports, narratives. Pre: 304 or consent.
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I believe this is a bug -- or, more accurately, an oversight. If you view the Custom Headers for Organizations in your integration, you won't be able to see TERM_KEY listed. But, you can easily add it yourself in the Additional Headers section. Once you've done that, you can go to Field Mapping and set the Source Field for Term to "Custom: term_key".
This is indeed a bug and is outlined in Article 000036061 on Behind the Blackboard.
And I'm assuming the accepted workaround (since it isn't listed in the article) is to add it as a custom header as I suggested?
Can add the TERM_KEY Custom Header, but don't seem to be able to select it from the Field Mapping and set the Source Field for Term to "Custom: term_key"?


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Housing construction rates continue to build
For the first time in 18 months, residential building approvals have exceeded market expectations. Despite falling month-on-month throughout most of 2019, approvals have gone up by 2.1% on average in December according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Current approvals are still 19.1% lower than the previous year, demonstrating that a continuing lack of supply will remain for some time yet.
"The trend for the total dwelling approvals series continued to rise at the end of 2019," ABS director of construction statistics Daniel Rossi said.
December's increase was driven by a rise of 4.9% in the "other dwellings" category that includes townhouses and apartments. Private sector house approvals were up by 0.3 per cent.
Most states and territories saw a rise in dwelling approvals, most notably Victoria, where apartment approvals surged to 6.1 per cent, providing the biggest boost to the national result. The Northern Territory rose 4.7 per cent, Australian Capital Territory one per cent, with both New South Wales and South Australia up by 0.5 per cent.
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Approvals for private sector houses increased in Western Australia by 2.0 per cent, Victoria 1.1 per cent, Queensland 1.1 per cent and South Australia 0.5 per cent but fell 2.1 per cent in New South Wales in trend terms.
BIS Oxford Economics economist Maree Kilroy pointed out that all states and territories are expected to see growth over the next 12 months, driven mostly by the house and medium density segments of the market.
"Looking ahead, the positive momentum that has developed in the established property market and the flow through of a range of stimulus measures to new dwelling demand sets the scene for a recovery in approvals over 2020," Kilroy said.
The latest approvals figures and the continued turnaround in Australia's housing markets come as the RBA decided to leave the cash rate unchanged on Tuesday, amid a number of unusual economic influences set to temporarily impact domestic growth, including the recent bushfires and the Coronavirus outbreak.
"There are continuing signs of a pick-up in established housing markets," governor Philip Lowe said.
For those considering buying, this is an extremely positive sign that the market is rebounding.
Written: 7 February 2020


On June 18, 2007, I departed for DIA for the adventure of my dreams. As I embarked on this long awaited journey, my heart pounded with anticipation and my mind raced with so many questions.
Each stop was an adventure, even my layover in Houston Texas. I wanted to ask each and every traveler about their journey. So many people, so many stories.
I arrived in Quito after 11:00 p.m. I quickly grabbed a cab and we departed for the Secret Garden through the sleepy suburbs of Quito, Ecuador. The Secret Garden was a hostel tucked away in the old section of Quito, Ecuador. I had to sleep under layers of wool blankets, as I quickly felt the chill of being 10,000 feet in the Andes.
The next morning I awoke to the buzz of foreign travelers. People were making plans, talking on the computer, and eating a delightful breakfast on the rooftop overlooking downtown Quito. This would be home base for me as I would return two more times during my adventures in the Andes.
The first day was eventful. After several attempts to find El Banco Central Museum, I hailed a cab, which I found to be quite easy and cheap. I spent four hours touring the archeological museum. I focused on the pre-Hispanic era including the Pre-Inca and Incan Societies. I also enjoyed the progression of art from the early indigenous years to modern times. I was fascinated how influential the Spaniards were using their Christianity through art.
I continued my tour through the new part of the city. The second day, I toured the old section of the capital city. I went to the Mercado, and took vibrant pictures of the fruit, flowers and beautiful people of Ecuador. My favorite stop was a modest store that sold nothing but bananas. During my excursion of the old town, I found tremendous belief in faith, strong family and marital values, and a sturdy work ethic (even during a sluggish economy). The Ecuadorian government adopted the American dollar in 2000 to stabilize the economy. I am not sure that all vendors would agree.
My evenings were spent eating at the hostel with guests from all over the world. Each guest had a purpose, either volunteer work, leaning Spanish, going to school, or for the privilege of traveling. The roof top restaurant and bar was a popular place, especially if you used the wool ponchos provided on the hooks behind the tables. There was extreme pleasure with the company, fine food, and the local pilsner.
The next day, I left for the bus station, and caught a bus to the famous high-altitude city, Otavalo, known for its colorful Saturday market. After my not so safe trip to Otavalo, I caught a cab up to Casa Mojanda. I thought I had stumbled on to the grounds of heaven. This hacienda sat peacefully in the Andes surrounded by volcanoes. Each moment was a treasure in time.
My first journey from the hacienda was down a cobblestone path. I turned and walked up a hill that had a sign that pointed to a school. My short visit with these elementary kids was priceless. These students were in an after school program that was run by a college student from town. These children were eager to try their English, and wanted to touch my arm, it was so gratifying. These students did not wear uniforms, which indicated to me that they were from a poor village, because most children wear uniforms to go to school.
The next few days of my journey were packed with historical tours and eventful shopping in villages around Otavalo. We went directly to the artesian, watched their craft, and heard stories about their ancestors and the history of their crafts. The next day was the "Summer Solstice." This festive day is very important to the Otavalenos. We started the morning at an animal market, followed by the famous Saturday market. This was a complete overload of all five senses. I felt so alive and full of electricity as we bounced from vender to vender.
I left the next morning around 3:00. We crossed the equator around 4:00 in the morning. Not many people can say that they spent part of their birthday in the northern hemisphere and the other half in the Southern Hemisphere. I felt so blessed.
Later that day, I caught a flight to the colonial capital of Ecuador. Cuenca was just another highlight on my two-week trip. Again, I found another hostel tucked in the old part of Cuenca. The city was smaller than Quito, but only a bit warmer. Wool blankets were necessary. That evening I spent my birthday at an upscale ice cream parlor in the Plaza Mayor. Sundays are very important family days. I had fun watching all the different families visit, dine, and stroll around the Zocalo.
The next day, I walked all around the colonial city, stopping at the Museo de las Aborigenes. I particularly enjoyed the history and artifacts of the indigenous cultures that inhabited Ecuador prior to the Incas. I also found that the current Cañar Indians displayed a much different dress than the Otavalenos and other indigenous groups in Northern Ecuador. The Cañar Indians lived in the area around Cuenca. My stay in Cuenca was fabulous, although I highly anticipated my trip to the Galapagos Islands.
The next day I departed for the industrial city of Guayaquil. I left the frigid highlands for the humid coast. I was finally warm. I finally traded in my wool sweater for my shorts. I stayed in downtown Guayaquil near the river walk. This heavily gated walkway was a safe a beautiful stroll along the river that leads to the ocean.
My next mission started the next day as I headed to the Galapagos Islands about 600 miles off the coast of Ecuador. When we landed on the Island of Baltra, I was very confused. It looked like a desert in the middle of the ocean. The climate was very dry and the cactus replaced the palm trees that filled my mind. These last few days of my journey were unforgettable. My first day on my exploration on the volcanic islands was on Isla Santa Cruz. We first stopped with an overlook at the Gemelos. These twin volcanoes were deep in the ground surrounded by a cloud forest. After a quick introduction to the island, we took a hike and stumbled upon gigantic tortoises. These 100-year-old creatures had no fear of humans as they made their way to a green swamp. I marveled at the size and speed o these reptiles. As the day ended, we toured some lava tunnels and journeyed to our hotel. After a cab ride, airplane, bus, ferry, another bus and a panga, we finally made it to our hotel.
I quickly changed and headed to the beach for a kayak ride around the hotel. I finally set eyes on a marine iguana, some sea turtles, manta rays, sally light footed crabs, and sea lions. These reptiles and mammals are found nowhere else in the world. These endemic species have "evolved" as Charles Darwin said, as he reported after spending several weeks on the islands in the early 1800's. None-the-less, the animals were truly a unique experience.
The next days were filled with boat rides to different islands. We got up front and personal with sea lions, crabs, blue footed boobies, frigate birds, and different types of iguanas. All of these species coexisting in harmony on specific islands on the equator. Each day was an extraordinary gift from the grant, especially my tour of the Galapagos Islands. I am not a boat person, but I was able to find sea legs (thanks to the Kaiser Travel Clinic). Therefore, I was able to travel around to different islands, all very different from each other, loaded with specific endemic species.
The highlight of the Galapagos Islands was my last day on Turtle Beach. The long walk out to this secluded beach was well worth the visit. The white sand, warm turquoise water, and the Darwin Finches that joined us for lunch, was a dream. I did choose not to kayak with the sharks in the bay, I preferred to walk along the beach and marvel at the marine iguanas that blended into the lava rocks. My Galapagos tour came to a quick end, but left me with a lifetime of memories to share with all of my students.
My last day of my adventure was spent in Quito. A friend took me on a tour behind the scenes in the capital city. We went behind the closed doors of El Banco Central, where my friend was a museum curator. We also toured El Mitad, the middle of the world (the equator).
I spent my last night at the Secret Garden. My trip had finally come full circle, and ended right where it had begun June 18, 2007. My suitcases were full of artifacts, weavings, textiles, and music from the Andes. I was finally heading for Longmont to create my traveling trunks to share with my students for the years to come. I can remember each day of my journey as if it were yesterday. I cannot thank the Eleanor Venture Travel Grant Committee enough for my travel grant to South America. This opportunity was a gift of a lifetime.


New Delhi [India], Oct 22 (ANI): Writer Ira Trivedi, who recently accused Chetan Bhagat of sexual misconduct, sent a defamation notice to the author on Monday seeking an apology.
In the notice, Trivedi has alleged that the 'Half Girlfriend' author outraged her modesty and conducted himself in the most inappropriate and unlawful manner in 2010 by trying to kiss her without consent. It further states that Trivedi was shocked to know about the tweets by Bhagat on 15 October and termed them 'defamatory'.
Earlier, Chetan Bhagat denied the allegations in a series of tweets and termed them 'fake'.
To defend himself, the 44-year-old shared a screenshot of a 'self-explanatory' mail which apparently Trivedi sent to him in 2013. "So who wanted to kiss whom?", wrote Bhagat, adding, "@iratrivedi's self-explanatory email from 2013 to me, especially last line, easily shows her claims from 2010 are false, and she knows this too. This mental harassment of me and my family has to stop. Please don't harm a movement with #fakecharges #harassed".
Bhagat further urged people to not "support this kind of smear campaign" and to not "believe such nonsense".
Apart from a public apology, Trivedi has also demanded removal of the "defamatory statements" made on social media. She has asked Bhagat to "explain the true and correct position" to media portals that carried his statement, within 10 days of receipt of the notice.
In the notice, Trivedi has threatened legal action against Bhagat if he fails to issue an explanation within the specified time frame.


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Why IIT, Harvard Graduate Jayant Sinha Lost Finance Ministry
Jayant Sinha was junior minister in the Finance Ministry and Minister of State to the Civil Aviation M
Jayant Sinha shifted as minister of state to the civil aviation ministry
Among reasons is tea party he hosted for bank, govt officials: Sources
Conflict of interest as wife serves on boards of top companies also cited
Smriti Irani's transfer from the prestigious Education ministry to the low-profile Textile department became the main headline of Tuesday night's big cabinet reshuffle, but the exit of Jayant Sinha, an IIT graduate and Harvard MBA, from the Finance Ministry too is seen as a major development.
Jayant Sinha, who was junior minister for finance, has been shifted as minister of state to the civil aviation ministry, where he is expected to help cabinet minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju bail out the ailing airline sector. But the move, like Ms Irani's shift to Textiles, is meant as a reprimand, sources said.
Among reasons sources cite for the transfer is a tea party that Mr Sinha, 53, hosted, for bank and government officials at his home that was also attended by people not associated with the government.
The tea party took place, according to sources, on June 6, the day Finance Minister Arun Jaitley met the heads of public sector banks in Delhi.
There has also been talk of a potential conflict of interest because his wife Punita Kumar Sinha, a well-known investor, serves on the boards of several top companies. Her appointment to the board of IT major Infosys in January this year led to a heated debate on Twitter on conflict of interest since she was the wife of the minister of state for finance, who is involved in shaping economic and market policies
Investors had cheered when Mr Sinha, a former venture capitalist, was appointed in the finance ministry. But the impression that the minister has strong views on some economic issues that are not in line with the government's is said to have influenced the decision to shift him out of the crucial finance ministry.
Mr Sinha's father, Yashwant Sinha's strong and repeated criticism of the Modi government has not helped his cause either, sources said.
Yashwant Sinha, a former Finance Minister now sidelined in the party, has attacked the government on key policies and strategy, like its dealing with the Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG.
He had earlier joined other BJP veterans like LK Advani and MM Joshi in challenging the style of working of BJP chief Amit Shah and PM Modi.
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