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Templates for Displaying Military Ribbons/Medals as Worn?

Are there any templates that will display a user's military ribbons/medals as worn on their uniform? Thank you. Allen (talk) 03:52, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

I think so. Look at this user page as an example: User:Gadget850/about RudolfRed (talk) 03:57, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

If you can provide a corrected way, that would be great. Allen (talk) 01:09, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

Internal decoration Professional, international Text-Book

I need such a thing, which teaches students about the Typical, modern, "rich-houses", "Yuppie", kind of decorating. a very photographed book, detailed and edited, that cast all of the somewhat desired styles and so forth. i ask because the literature is many and i need something which is surly professional and acceptable. will glad for recommendations. blessings. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.177.7.198 (talk) 07:00, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Do I understand correctly that you are looking for a well illustrated (and authorotative) text book on modern interior decorating? You might try the library of a college that teaches the subject. Roger (talk) 11:14, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Indeed. that's what i look for. it is an option. but if u know something, i will glad to know about it. thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 79.177.7.198 (talk) 20:03, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Without knowing your goal, I'd recommend magazines over books. The thing is there are literally hundreds if not thousands of different styles and varieties of interior design, many of which have magazines devoted to them. These styles change rapidly and books will struggle to stay current. I'd recommend trying to get access to an art or design school library which is likely to carry many of these. By looking at a variety of them you can get an idea of what is out there. --Daniel 02:32, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

Seneca College newnham campus management email

Does the Seneca college management have an e-mail address so I can send them one about the doors at the north side of building D? Thanks. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 65.92.153.12 (talk) 15:39, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Why would you email them about doors? If you have an urgent concern about unlocked/locked doors, the phone number for security at the campus is in this webpage: [1]. The general campus number is at this webpage:[2]. Their general webpage does not list emails other than for admissions questions and financial aid.. Edison (talk) 16:16, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

You can search the college's employee directory here; you could look for someone in Facilities Management at Newnham. --Colapeninsula (talk) 16:36, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

contraception

I am trying to find out the names of oral contraceptives used in eastern europe and their UK equivalent (if there is one). — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.136.161.225 (talk) 19:38, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

I assume you mean the brand names, as the actual drugs are probably about the same everywhere. StuRat (talk) 23:08, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

I can't find a full reference online but Martindale: The complete drug reference is the standard book for this info; you may find it in a medical library, or if you're a member of a university or hospital have access to the online version. This website lists brands of emergency contraceptive (morning after pill). --Colapeninsula (talk) 00:24, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

I just moved that to Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference. -- Jack of Oz ^{[your turn]} 02:16, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

Do military people find it offensive when civillians wear army surplus?

Just wanted to check something before I buy some army surplus combat trousers (you know, camo stuff that British soldiers wear). I know it's not in the same league as being some Walter Mitty dick head who buys a full dress uniform and medals wears them to social functions so that people will think that they're a veteran, but do people who are in, or have been in the armed forces typically find it offensive/disrespectful to see civilians walking around in genuine military clothing (i.e. not just camouflaged patterned fashion stuff, the actual clothing that soldiers wear)? If so, I wouldn't dream of doing it.

I was just thinking of the pockets and the durability and the reasonable price - not trying to send out any message to anyone. Maybe I should sign up on an Army forum to ask this, but I thought that I'd try here first. Thanks. --95.148.106.57 (talk) 21:58, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

I think most would see it as a form of flattery - you want to look like them - so long as you wore it in a respectful way. Combining the uniform or parts of it with something inappropriate, such as bra and suspenders on the outside, may send a bad message. (No idea why that idea crossed my mind.)HiLo48 (talk) 22:32, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

LMAO. The mental image! Is that the latest in superhero fashion? Anyway same here, we had mandatory military training in high school. I took a liking to the uniform, especially cargo pants. They're utilitarian. Doesn't matter if they're not exactly from the military with the camo and all, the extra pockets and the durability are all I care about. -- OBSIDIAN†SOUL 23:36, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

There are laws in some countries making it illegal for civilians to wear full military uniforms, with insignia, etc. (At least I know of an incident where a man in the US was told that he could not wear a Marine uniform when he was a civilian). There are codified exceptions. See 10 USC CHAPTER 45 . Edison (talk) 22:36, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

But that's clearly not what the OP is asking about... --Mr.98 (talk) 22:43, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

Sometimes present or former military personnel do object to civilians wearing uniforms, especially if they pretend to be highly decorated war veterans, as in [3]. See also [4]. Also, [5] says "It bothers me even more than when civilians wear pieces of military uniforms. I always see guys with pot bellies and beards wearing some item they no-doubt bought at the local surplus store. Before I joined the Army I had a pair of BDU cut-offs... then I joined, and got a genuine sense of pride in the service and the uniform. The cut-offs went in the trash." On the other hand, that same site says "I saw a comment about some griping over civilians wearing partial military uniforms. What, honestly, is the big deal. People look up to soldiers and want to support us. I see mothers of soldiers wearing partial pt uniforms just to support their sons or hoping someone will ask them about their shirt just to get a chance to brag about how proud they are. We are lucky enough to live in a era where most of the people love and support their us. I would much rather see someone wearing a partial uniform to show support, then to see someone spit in the face of a soldier." Edison (talk) 22:54, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

My brother was in the military. When he retired and no longer needed all his fatigues, he sent them to me. I wear them rather often. It's nice that they have my/his name on them too!  :) Dismas|^(talk) 22:43, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

It's like wearing a football kit with the number 7 and Gerrard written on the back. If you met Steven Gerrard, I doubt he'd be offended, because clearly you're not him, and he knows that (it'd be weird if he didn't). KägeTorä - (影虎) (TALK) 04:37, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

Thought Steven Gerrard wore number 8. Astronaut (talk) 10:51, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

Even more reason not to be offended. There are more than one Gerrard playing football. -- Jack of Oz ^{[your turn]} 23:19, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

I have a vague memory that some former member of the UK armed forces who won great fame for his valour, once wrote in a book something like, "the standard uniform for paras around town, at the time, was bright pink jumper, camo pants, bright pink socks, and black army boots. We all thought we looked like the bees' knees at the time, but it was only years later that we realised we all looked like complete tossers."

If a particular regiment is in your town and dresses a particular way, do not ape their way of dressing, especially in the pubs where they congregate. It will annoy them! If you like wearing camo pants, do so. Soften the look (and potential confrontations) by not wearing army boots with them. Do not get blindly drunk while wearing clothing of uncertain implication. If a soldier questions your actions, either leave the venue, or buy a round of drinks then leave the venue.

I've co-existed for decades with very pleasant UK armed forces people, many of them less than officer class, and the most common interaction I've had is in a gym, when some very well muscled paratrooper has advised me that his very well muscled friend needs the weight machine I'm currently using, "if that's all right when you're done with it, mate." Very polite people, who are now risking their lives overseas. --Demiurge1000 (talk) 00:02, 4 March 2012 (UTC)

• Don't know about in other countries, but most stuff you find in US military surplus stores is outdated, so the risk of looking anything like an active duty member of the armed forces is pretty low. As a long-time fan of military surplus gear for camping/hiking/snowshoeing,etc, I've never had anyone take offense. The only time I ever have heard of any offense is when somebody buys full insignia and medals and so forth and shows up at veteran's events or ceremonies pretending to be one of them. I'm not a vet, and that offends me too, in fact a few years ago the Stolen Valor Act was intended to make such things illegal, but it went to far and came into conflict with the First Amendment. Beeblebrox (talk) 00:16, 4 March 2012 (UTC)

In South Africa it is illegal for a civilian to own any piece of current military uniform, only obsolete (or foreign) patterns/colours are available on the surplus market. Roger (talk) 12:11, 6 March 2012 (UTC)