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	Order of the British Empire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Knights Commander and male Commanders wear the badge from a ribbon around the neck; male Officers and Members wear the badge from a ribbon on the left chest; all females (other than Dames Grand Cross) wear it from a bow on the left shoulder.
		The badge is in the form of a cross patonce, the obverse of which bears the same field as the star (that is, either Britannia or George V and Queen Mary); the reverse bears George V's Royal and Imperial Cypher.
		The post-nominal for the British Empire Medal is "BEM".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Order_of_the_British_Empire (2039 words)

	KOMO : Bill Gates, Knight Commander Of The British Empire
		British recipients of knighthoods are entitled to be addressed with a "Sir" before their names.
		The honor was long the preserve of senior soldiers, judges and other servants of the state, but recent years have seen the creation of Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Mick Jagger and Sir Elton John.
		Microsoft's British facilities include Research Cambridge, a laboratory established in 1997 in the university town that employs 80 scientists.
	www.komotv.com /news/printstory.asp?id=35517 (495 words)

	The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		This British Order of Knighthood was established in 1917 by King George V to salute meritorious achievement in military, political, or civilians circles.
		To be in receipt of the GBE or KBE / DBE the person on whom the honour is bestowed ascends to Knighthood, and thereafter is known as Sir or Dame.
		Separate to and beneath the five classes of the Order, though still associated with it, is the British Empire Medal, where one is honoured but deemed ineligible for admittance to the Order; the equivalent of being Mentioned In Despatches, as it were.
	www.ornebridgehead.org /awards_empire.htm (184 words)

	On Campus 10/26/99-In brief
		Roger Louis, who holds the Kerr Chair in English History and Culture at UT Austin, has received the award of the Commander of the British Empire, one of the most prestigious honors given by the Queen of England.
		It was awarded to Louis for his historical work, primarily his books, Imperialism at Bay and British Empire in the Middle East.
		He also is editor-in-chief of the five-volume Oxford History of the British Empire, the last three volumes of which will be published next month in Oxford.
	www.utexas.edu /opa/pubs/oncampus/99oc_issues/oc991026/oc_inbrief.html (540 words)

	Commander of the British Empire award; Dobie-Paisano writing fellowships 10/99
		Roger Louis, who holds the Kerr Chair in English History and Culture at The University of Texas at Austin, has received the award of the Commander of the British Empire, one of the most prestigious honors given by the Queen of England.
		The Statecraft of British Imperialism: Essays in Honour of Wm.
		There were 14 contributors representing the history of the British Empire throughout the world.
	www.utexas.edu /opa/news/99newsreleases/nr_199910/nr_tips991018.html (521 words)

	Office of Public Affairs at Yale - News Release (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, was created by King George V in 1917.
		Kennedy's order, that of Commander or CBE, is the third rank of five.
		Kennedy was among 113 honored with a CBE this year, 103 on the "domestic" list (British citizens residing in the UK) and ten on the "overseas" list.
	www.yale.edu /opa/newsr/00-07-03-01.all.html (331 words)

	British doctors in New Year's Honours List
		As head of the agency's immunisation department, she has been at the forefront of government efforts to convince parents that the controversial MMR vaccine is safe.
		Professor John Collinge, who has carried out extensive research into the human form of mad cow disease, was made a CBE (Commander of the British Empire).
		Professor Andrew Ross Lorimer, former president of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons, Glasgow, was also made a CBE (Commander of the British Empire).
	www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=5093 (486 words)

	Petula Clark CBE
		On receiving the CBE Petula said to ITN News — "Something like this makes you realize that it is nice to be British".
		On receiving the CBE, Petula told London Tonight: "The Queen said thank you for giving us all so much pleasure, then she said: 'are you still involved?' I had to think for a minute.
		Miss Clark, who was created a CBE, said that the Queen asked her if she was still in the entertainment business.
	www.petulaclark.net /awards/cbe.html (562 words)

	USC School of Social Work: News & Events
		Queen of England Honors Short with Commander of the British Empire Award
		Social work newcomer Cherry Short has been declared a Commander of the British Empire (CBE), the United Kingdom’s highest public service award, for promoting racial equality and equal opportunity in Wales.
		The West Indies-born social worker, who has been active in Labour party politics for 25 years, was the first fl woman probation officer in Wales, as well as the first fl woman to sit on industrial tribunals in Wales.
	www.usc.edu /dept/socialwork/news/item.php?id=85 (390 words)

	news - Sun Microsystems Vice President Awarded CBE in Queen's Birthday Honours List
		With this award, Hugh joins the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, a select group of men and women recognised by the Queen for outstanding accomplishments by or benefiting the people of Britain.
		Hugh, based in Linlithgow, was nominated for the CBE award based on his vision in building a network to advance technology in Scotland.
		Hugh was instrumental in establishing the Electronics Scotland Forum and is Chairman of this independent industry driven and funded advisory organisation which represents the electronics sector in the country.
	www.noticias.info /Asp/PrintingVersionNot.asp?NOT=77481 (450 words)

	Brian May Honored By Queen Elizabeth With Commander Of British Empire (CBE)
		Queen guitarist Brian May's CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours List, recognising his services to music, is another landmark in a career spanning four decades.
		Queen guitarist and founding member Brian May was awarded a CBE and Jimmy Page, Led Zeppelin founding member and guitarist, was awarded an OBE in the Queen of England's Birthday Honours it was announced on Saturday.
		Each year important personalities of public life join the ranks of the "British Empire".
	www.queenzone.com /queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=2608 (764 words)

	Category:Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Category:Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire
		See also Knights Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) and Order of the British Empire.
		Pages in category "Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire"
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/DBE (95 words)

	Roger Needham appointed a Commander of the British Empire
		Roger Needham appointed a Commander of the British Empire
		Roger Needham, the managing director of the Cambridge laboratory at Microsoft Research, has been appointed a Commander of the British Empire in the Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to computing.
		The British honours are awarded for exceptional achievement or service.
	research.microsoft.com /news/newsDisplay.aspx?id=257 (60 words)

	CNN.com - Rock, rugby feature in UK honors - Dec. 30, 2003 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Andy Hine, chairman of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain, was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, or MBE, for services to tourism.
		Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE, awards went to "Billy Elliot" director Stephen Daldry and to Philip Pullman, author of the children's fantasy trilogy "His Dark Materials." Prime Minister Tony Blair's official spokesman Godric Smith also got a CBE, as did cartoonist Ronald Searle, 83.
		Those who are awarded CBEs, OBEs and MBEs have no title but can put the letters after their names.
	www.cnn.com /2003/WORLD/europe/12/30/britain.honors.ap/index.html (834 words)

	John Stott Distinguished by Queen of England in New Year Honors List \| Christianpost.com- Christian News Online , ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The leading British evangelical Anglican and honorary chairman of the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization received his CBE from the Queen after an illustrious life-long service to Christ.
		He was chair of the Church of England Evangelical Council, president of the British Scripture Union and the British Evangelical Alliance, president four times of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship, and he also served as a chaplain to the queen of England from 1959 to 1991.
		John R.W. Stott being distinguished by the Queen of England in her New Year Honors List incorrectly reported that he was awarded Knighthood as a CBE (Commander of the British Empire).
	world.christianpost.com /article/20060109/8506.htm (779 words)

	W3C Director Tim Berners-Lee to be made Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire
		Order of the British Empire, one of the Orders of Chivalry awarded.
		Berners-Lee, 48, a British citizen who lives in the United States, is being knighted in recognition of his "services to the global development of the Internet" through the invention of the World Wide Web.
		Berners-Lee, who was cited by Time Magazine in 1999 as one of the 100 greatest minds of the 20th century, is a Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer Society, an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
	www.w3.org /2003/12/timbl_knighted (877 words)

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		Inquiries concerning US citizens should be directed to the US State Department.
		The emergency hotline number for British citizens is 011 44 870 156 6344.
		This site is produced and maintained by the British Embassy in Washington DC.
	britainusa.com /sections/articles_show_nt1.asp?...&L1=0&L2=0&a=25330 (123 words)

	Podcasting News: iPod Designer Now Commander of the British Empire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Jonathan Ive, the British design guru behind the creation of the iMac and the iPod, joins other leading Brits recognised in England's New Year Honours List.
		Ive was honored with the title Commander of the British Empire.
		As senior vice-president of design at Apple, Ive has combined what he describes as “fanatical care beyond the obvious stuff” with relentless experiments into new tools, materials and production processes, to design the iMAC, iBook, the PowerBook G4 and the iPod MP3 player.
	www.podcastingnews.com /archives/2006/01/ipod_designer_n.html (196 words)

	William Gates, Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire - MWRealms
		William Gates, Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire - MWRealms
		William Gates, Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire
		Yes, he was knighted (but he can't use the title "Sir" because he's an American citizen).
	www.mwrealms.com /forum/showthread.php?t=51665 (629 words)

	Actor John Hurt made CBE
		Britain's Queen Elizabeth Thursday awarded the title of Commander of the British Empire to actor John Hurt for his services to drama.
		The Queen insinuated that it was an interesting profession and that I'd been at it for some time.
		The Queen asked me if it was true I was the first female newsreader to make a big impact, she said.
	story.miamimirror.com /p.x/ct/9/cid/.../id/a297a7f6acda5f1f (212 words)

	Commander of the British Empire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Full title, Commander of Order of the British Empire, abbreviated CBE.
		British MP won Oscar for A Touch of Class
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	www.nndb.com /honors/106/000048959 (38 words)

	BBC NEWS \| In Depth \| Birthday Honours 2000 \| CBEs: A - H
		Commander of the British Empire, part of the awards created by King George V in 1917.
		Rodney Frank Chase, Deputy group chief executive, BP Amoco plc.
		John William Chisholm, For services to the General Practitioners Committee, British Medical Association.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/in_depth/uk/2000/birthday_honours_2000/793808.stm (602 words)

	Dame Commander of the British Empire
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		The Queen has been pleased to approve that The Honourable Miss Justice Rafferty, be appointed a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire on her appointment as a Justice of the High Court.
		Recorder since 1991.Deputy High Court Judge; Head of Chambers.
	www.number-10.gov.uk /output/Page2789.asp (125 words)

	Toronto Sun: - Hurt Commander of the British Empire
		Toronto Sun: - Hurt Commander of the British Empire
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		JOHN HURT was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire -- and chatted with Queen Elizabeth II about the life of an actor.
	www.canoe.ca /NewsStand/TorontoSun/Entertainment/2004/12/10/775942.html (325 words)

	Queen honors Queen guitarist
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		Queen Elizabeth has bestowed the Commander of the British Empire award on Queen guitarist Brian May.
		May returned to Buckingham Palace Tuesday for the first time since 2002, when the band performed Britain's national anthem God Save the Queen on the roof of the castle, Contactmusic.com noted.
	story.vancouverstar.com /p.x/ct/9/cid/.../id/ef7f3ea0bc5ff2e4 (170 words)

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