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The British Empire comprised the dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It originated with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries. At its height, it was the largest empire in history and, for over a century, was the foremost global power. By 1922 the British Empire held sway over about 458 million people, one-fifth of the world's population at the time, and covered more than 13,000,000 sq mi (33,670,000 km2), almost a quarter of the Earth's total land area. As a result, its political, legal, linguistic and cultural legacy is widespread. At the peak of its power, the phrase "the empire on which the sun never sets" was often used to describe the British Empire, because its expanse around the globe meant that the sun was always shining on at least one of its territories.
During the Age of Discovery in the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal and Spain pioneered European exploration of the globe, and in the process established large overseas empires. Envious of the great wealth these empires generated, England, France, and the Netherlands began to establish colonies and trade networks of their own in the Americas and Asia. A series of wars in the 17th and 18th centuries with the Netherlands and France left England (and then, following union between England and Scotland in 1707, Great Britain) the dominant colonial power in North America and India.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the "order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy", rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V, and comprises five classes, in civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male, or dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order.
Appointments to the Order of the British Empire were at first made on the nomination of the self-governing Dominions of the Empire, the Viceroy of India, and the colonial governors, as well as on nominations from within the United Kingdom. As the Empire evolved into the Commonwealth, nominations continued to come from the Commonwealth realms, in which the monarch remained head of state. These overseas nominations have been discontinued in realms that have established their own Orders—such as the Order of Australia, the Order of Canada, and the New Zealand Order of Merit—but members of the Order are still appointed in the British Overseas Territories.
In mathematics, big O notation describes the limiting behavior of a function when the argument tends towards a particular value or infinity, usually in terms of simpler functions. It is a member of a larger family of notations that is called Landau notation, Bachmann–Landau notation (after Edmund Landau and Paul Bachmann), or asymptotic notation. In computer science, big O notation is used to classify algorithms by how they respond (e.g., in their processing time or working space requirements) to changes in input size. In analytic number theory, it is used to estimate the "error committed" while replacing the asymptotic size, or asymptotic mean size, of an arithmetical function, by the value, or mean value, it takes at a large finite argument. A famous example is the problem of estimating the remainder term in the prime number theorem.
Big O notation characterizes functions according to their growth rates: different functions with the same growth rate may be represented using the same O notation.
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Myles Munroe, OBE (20 April 1954 – 9 November 2014) was a Bahamian Evangelical Christian evangelist and ordained Pentecostal minister who founded and led the Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI) and Myles Munroe International (MMI). He was chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the International Third World Leaders Association and president of the International Leadership Training Institute as well as the author of numerous books.
Munroe died with his wife and 8 others in a private plane crash on 9 November 2014.
Born Myles Egbert Munroe in 1954 in Nassau, Bahamas, Munroe grew up poor in a family of eleven children. Raised in the Nassau suburb of Bain Town, he was a life-long resident of the Commonwealth. Munroe became a Christian during his teenage years, later attending Oral Roberts University (ORU) where he received his Bachelor of Fine Arts, Education, and Theology in 1978 and a Master’s degree in administration from the University of Tulsa in 1980. Munroe was also the recipient of honorary doctoral degrees from various schools of higher education and served as an adjunct professor of the Graduate School of Theology at ORU.
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Good morning #BelieveNation! Today's message is go and get knowledge. Over to you Gordon Ramsay. * Join my BELIEVE newsletter: http://www.evancarmichael.com/newsletter/ He's a Scottish born British chef and restaurateur. His restaurants have been awarded 16 Michelin stars in total and currently hold 14. He's known for presenting TV programmes about competitive cookery and food. Restaurant Gordon Ramsay was voted Top Restaurant in the UK He's a first Scottish chef to win three Michelin stars. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2006 honours for services to the hospitality industry. In January 2013, he was inducted into the Culinary Hall of Fame. Source: https://youtu.be/8kn7HHSvjK8?t=16s Franck-Robert Jean-Pierre: Amazing vide...
http://mylesohowe.com/ The Order of the British Empire was created during the First World War in 1917 by King George V. The motto of the Order is 'For God and the Empire'. People in the Order of the British Empire aren't trying to end cannabis prohibition and save the planet by growing weed, there are many sources burning oxygen that is important to sustain life and there are limited sources creating oxygen, in fact some sources of oxygen were burned in raids while nobody dies from cannabis. Cannabis plants create more oxygen and breathe in more CO2 compared to trees per acre, and cannabis (hemp) seed is the most nutritional food source on earth with more protein, essential nutrients compared to other food sources, hemp can feed the world. http://www.detaxcanada.org/ FIND OUT WHY CANADA...
Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1VPBnEj Don't forget to like,share and subscribe Playlists: -David Oyedepo Inspiring Movies: http://bit.ly/1U9IuoR -Inspiring Testimonies Playlist: http://bit.ly/29BczAT Myles Munroe, (Officer of the order of the British empire) a Bahamian Evangelical Christian evangelist and ordained Pentecostal minister who founded and led the Bahamas Faith Ministries International (BFMI) and Myles Munroe International (MMI). He was chief executive officer and chairman of the board of the International Third World Leaders Association and president of the International Leadership Training Institute as well as the author of numerous books.
"The Ruxton Rap" was a satirical creation by the fair dinkum Aussie patriot, Bruce Carlyle Ruxton. He was the President of the Victorian RSL (1979 to 2002), member of the Order of Australia, officer of the Order of the British Empire, member of the Order of the British Empire, Chevalier of the Order of Merit (France) & Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (France). RIP you magnificent legend!
He's not SIR James Corden yet, but the host of Late Late Show did get a very special award from the Queen.
The queen of England Honored Benedict Cumberbatch with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) on Tuesday. Benedict received a Commander for his services to the performing arts and to charity. Cumberbatch has been collecting money after his recent performances as the title role in Hamlet at the Barbican Theatre in London to raise awareness over the plight of Syrian refugees. The 39-year-old Sherlock actor said it was "fantastic" and "nerve-wracking" to meet the Queen. The Commander of the Order of the British Empire, ranks above Officer of the Order of the British Empire. — which Cumberbatch's friend and onetime Oscar opponent Eddie Redmayne was appointed this summer for his services to drama. Cumberbatch is planning to take a break from acting next year to do more char...
Keith Loudon appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year 2015 Honours List. The honour has been welcomed by colleagues and associates. Councillor Bernard Atha CBE, Redmayne-Bentley Managing Partner and Keith’s son David Loudon, TheBusinessdesk.com founder David Parkin and Heart Research UK Chairman of Trustees Tony Knight give their thanks to Keith in the video.
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Father of Manon McCrory-Lewis, born on September 8, 2006, at 4:20 PM GMT. Mother is Helen McCrory. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama. Attended the "School of Kings", Eton, Berkshire and was 2 years behind The Wire (2002)'s Dominic West. Plays the guitar and the piano/keyboard. Counts British actor Mark Rylance as a major influence. Son, Gulliver Lewis, born 2 November 2007.
http://www.expressoshow.com/index.php South African artist, activist and philanthropist Johnny Clegg has been honoured with the Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
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Sir Iqbal Sacraine, former Secretary General of the Muslim Council of Britain, was honoured with an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, and was Knighted by the Queen. He was guest of Mr Adnan Oktar (Harun Yahya) in Istanbul at A9 TV Studio.
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"The Ruxton Rap" was a satirical creation by the fair dinkum Aussie patriot, Bruce Carlyle Ruxton. He was the President of the Victorian RSL (1979 to 2002), member of the Order of Australia, officer of the Order of the British Empire, member of the Order of the British Empire, Chevalier of the Order of Merit (France) & Chevalier of the Legion of Honour (France). RIP you magnificent legend!
In the second of three questions, Byye asked chairman David Martin what the investiture means to him. On Oct 17th, 2013 David Martin was invested as an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.).
In the final of three questions, Byye asked chairman David Martin who was he proudest to be associated with as an officer of the Order of the British Empire. His answer is a pivotal figure in Canada's history.
Attended the "School of Kings", Eton, Berkshire and was 2 years behind The Wire (2002)'s Dominic West. Graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1993. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama. Plays the guitar and the piano/keyboard. Became engaged to actress Helen McCrory in February 2006. Son, Gulliver Lewis, born 2 November 2007.
Gareth Edmund Malone OBE is an English choirmaster and broadcaster, self-described as an "animateur, presenter and populariser of choral singing".He is best known for his television appearances in programmes such as The Choir, which focus on singing and introducing choral music to new participants.Malone was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 2012 Birthday Honours, for services to music. This channel is dedicated to make Wikipedia, one of the biggest knowledge databases in the world available to people with limited vision. Article available under a Creative Commons license Image source in video
Was offered a role in Black Hawk Down (2001), but turned it down for The Forsyte Saga (2002). He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2014 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to drama. Became engaged to actress Helen McCrory in February 2006. Before his recent big screen appearances, Lewis was a stage actor for the Royal Shakespeare Company. Graduated from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 1993. Son, Gulliver Lewis, born 2 November 2007.
The call featured Imam Asim Hafiz, Islamic Religious Advisor to the Chief of the Defence Staff and Service Chiefs, UK Ministry of Defence. In 2003 Imam Asim was appointed as the first full time Muslim Chaplain in the UK armed forces. In 2014 he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to defence and support of operations in Afghanistan.
Professor Stephen Whittle OBE is Professor of Equalities Law at Manchester Metropolitan University. Stephen has been an advisor to the UK, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Hong Kong and South African governments & the European Union, the Council of Europe & the European Commission. He advises lawyers and regularly writes court briefs, or is frequently an expert witness in courts across the world. In 2005 he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE, 2005) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours list for his work on transgender rights. Professor Whittle delivered this lecture as part of the Durham Castle Lecture series on 22 April 2015.
Professor Sir Godfrey Henry Oliver Palmer was been awarded a Doctorate of Science and an Honorary Doctorate of Science the Arts from Abertay University and the Open University respectively. In recognition of his work and achievements in the field of grain science, Palmer was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2003. He was knighted in the 2014 New Year Honours for services to human rights, science, and charity.
In what was only meant to be a three month trip, Emma Sky travelled to Iraq in 2003 having volunteered to help rebuild the country immediately after the invasion and overthrow of Saddam Hussein. She soon found herself as a political advisor to the US military and three months turned into a decade. Over her time in Iraq she witnessed the American efforts to transform the country, the insurgencies and slide into civil war, the planning and implementation of the surge, the subsequent drawdown of US troops, and finally the takeover of a third of the country by the Islamic State. Sky will be joining us in conversation with The Guardian‘s Middle East editor, Ian Black to share her unique insight into the US military, and the complexities, diversity and evolution of Iraqi society as documented ...
His Grace Bishop Angaelos speaks about receiving the honour of Office of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire for 'Services to International Religious Freedom', the current situation in the Middle East, Ecumenical work and more... Originally recorded in Australia by CYC (Coptic Youth Channel)
This lecture was given at Simon Fraser University on Wednesday Feb 22nd, 2012 and was sponsored by the SFU Christian Leadership Initiative. Dr David Livingstone is a Professor of Geography and Intellectual History at Queen's University Belfast. He was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 2002 for his contribution to Geography and History. For more information on this talk and other lectures sponsored by the SFU CLI please visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/SFUCLI
Who can forget Bhabiye Ni Bhabiye sung by Channi in the late 1980's, the song became a instant Hit. Harcharanjit Singh Rupal OBE, known professionally as Channi Singh, is a British-Indian bhangra musician, known as the "godfather" of bhangra in the West. Channi is the founder, lead singer, producer, and director of Alaap. He came from Malerkotla, Punjab to the UK in 1975 and gradually started the popularity of Punjabi music among the Punjabi youth in the UK, forming the Alaap group in 1977 with other talented musicians. By using both Western and Punjabi folk instruments, the group produced a new and more modern style in Punjabi music, later known as UK Bhangra. Channi Singh was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2012 Birthday Honours for services to bhangra ...
Harold Adrian Russell "Kim" Philby (1 January 1912 – 11 May 1988) was a high-ranking member of British intelligence who worked as a double agent before defecting to the Soviet Union in 1963. He served as both an NKVD and KGB operative. About the book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/039563119X/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp;=1789&creative;=9325&creativeASIN;=039563119X&linkCode;=as2&tag;=doc06-20&linkId;=00c460e4a099a06589286e5ea1dc5c45 In 1963, Philby was revealed to be a member of the spy ring now known as the Cambridge Five, the other members of which were Donald Maclean, Guy Burgess, Anthony Blunt and, possibly, John Cairncross. Of the five, Philby is believed to have been most successful in providing secret information to the Soviet Union. His activities were moderated only by Joseph Stalin's...
A recital of Urban Dance and Piano at the Luminato Festival Hub featuring Angela Hewitt and dance choreographed by Tré Armstrong. Artistically speaking, it's difficult to imagine a less likely union than classical music and urban dance, but two outstanding Canadian artists—pianist Angela Hewitt and choreographer Tré Armstrong—prove they can make this marvelous mixed marriage work. Armstrong, most recognizable as So You Can Dance Canada judge, but internationally celebrated for her work on feature films, TV hits and awards shows and with such varied headliners as Rihanna, Jay Z and Sarah Brightman, spurs a troupe of the finest urban dancers to physically respond to Hewitt's exquisite playing. Hewitt is best known for her cycle of Bach recordings, crafted between 1995 and 2004. She headline...
Sink your teeth into me,
Bite so hard it bleeds, I need some answers more than ever, please!
We are fallen angels with no place to go we are fallen angels looking for a home
You are dead, you’re alive, but why?
You’re the empire, the rebellion, but why?
Just look at your hands, holding them tight to your chest!
Look at your hands, what have they done to the wrists?
Reach your head into me stir up bitter memories,
Steal my dreams while I’m asleep, please!
We are fallen angels with no place to go we are fallen angels looking for a home
You are dead, you’re alive, but why?
You’re the empire, the rebellion, but why?
Just look at your hands, holding them tight to your chest!
Look at your hands, what have they done to the wrists?
My head turned with a doorknob, as you walked in the room, as you walked in the room
My head turned with a doorknob, as you walked in the room, as you walked in the room
You are dead, you’re alive, but why?
You’re the empire, the rebellion, but why?
You are dead, you’re alive, but why?