Ethiopian Victory over Italians at Adowa Imperial Ethiopian Orders

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IMPERIAL ETHIOPIAN ORDERS

As we celebrate the 113th Great Adwoa victory of 1896, it is critical to understand the organizational structure and governance that made Adwa in 1896 and the Solomonic Dyansty happen for over 3,000 years.

The following is just a reminder of some of the Imperial Orders and is posted here so that the current and future generations appreciate and follow suit to organize Orders and Governance that allows us to win the shackles of poverty once for all towards win-win synergestic partneships with public and private global institutions that allows us to reach our individual and collective potential.

The Barack Obama story started some 113 years ago at Adwa in Ethiopia. Can some one connect the big dots for all of us....

Here is my input


The Order of Solomon

The highest Imperial Order. Reserved for emperors, high princes of the Imperial House, heads of state, monarchs.

The Order of Solomon's Seal

Very high order reserved for Prince's of direct line & foreign heads of state.
The Order of the Queen of Sheba

Originally for designed for Princess' of direct line but has been awarded to heads of state and royals.

The Order of the Holy Trinity

Originally for heads of Church but has been awarded to diplomats, heads of state, royals, nobles, and senior military leaders,
The Order of Emperor Menelik II

Awarded in the past to government officials, members of the Imperial Family, foreign dignitaries, royals, nobles and military leaders for service to the crown.

The Order of the Ethiopian Lion

Awarded to government officials, diplomats, advisors, military leaders, royalty and nobility for service to the crown.

The Order of the Star of Ethiopia

Awarded to government officials, diplomats, advisors, military leaders, royalty, nobility, and for service to the crown.

The Order of Saint Anthony

Arguably the oldest order of chivalry still in existence today. Originated in the fourth century. Originally a monastic order. Awarded rarely today. The lowest order in the Imperial pantheon of orders.

DYNASTIC or "HOUSE" ORDERS

The Dynastic Orders have all been initiated since the family was exiled in 1974. These contemporary orders are more commonly awarded by the present Crown than are the older Imperial Orders. Nevertheless, the House Orders represent prestigious awards emanating from the Head of the Imperial House and Origo Fons Honorum Aethiopiae.

The Order of the Ark of the Covenant

The Highest of Dynastic orders. Instituted by H.I.H. Zere Yacob. Rarely awarded outside of the Imperial Family or to senior advisors of government. The only recipient of the order is a member of the priory.

The Order of Haile Selassie I

Originated by H.I.M. Emperor (in exile) Amha Selassie to recognize pan-African development and peace initiatives.
The Solomonic Order of Merit

Instituted by H.I.H. Zere Yacob as a chivalric order of merit. Bestowed in recognition of service to the Ethiopian crown or people of Ethiopia. Typically for humanitarian service.

The Order of Saint Mary of Zion

Instituted by H.I.H. Zere Yacob as a "working" order of chivalry to help generate resources for humanitarian efforts in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian Knighthood

It is within the purview of the Crown to bestow the rank of Knight Bachelor. A Knight Bachelor is not affiliated with any of the Orders but is recognized as a Knight in service to the Crown.

A knight Bachelor would rank senior to all Knights holding Dynastic Orders except the Order of the Ark of the Covenant, but not senior to knights of the Imperial Orders. To my knowledge, this rank of knighthood has not been bestowed by H.I.H. Prince Zere Yacob.

The Ethiopian Order of Baronets

The title of Baronet or Gerazmatch is the only hereditary title of nobility available to non-Ethiopians. The title is made available by invitation to ten persons a year. Conditions of the title are based upon established Articles of Homage which defines specific responsibility attendant to those holding the title.

The title remains active to the recipient for so long as the conditions defined in the Articles of Homage are honored and continue in this capacity from generation to generation. The Baronet is pledged to provide support to the village specified in the Baronetcy as specified in the Articles of Homage for so long as he lives.

The Imperial Ethiopian Order of Baronets constitutes a Noble Company comprised of individuals that hold the title of Baronet or other titles of nobility. Ethiopian nobles inducted into the Imperial Ethiopian Order of Baronets are designated as "Fellows" of the Order and carry the postnominals of Bt.(E).

The insignia of the order is a large oval onyx set in silver having in the center a gold Ethiopian Orthodox Cross set with a ruby in the center and emeralds on the four arms of the cross. This is suspended by a silver collar.

All Baronets appointed thus far (5) have been Templars, two of which are members of the Priory.

The Order of the Ark of the Covenant

The Order of the Ark has typically been reserved for highly placed persons with a long history of loyalty and service to the Crown. This is a relatively new order initiated by H.I.H. Zere Yacob, and has only been awarded once.

The insignia is a rendition of the Ark of the Covenant in gold on a red background surrounded with a gold Star of David. The insignia is augmented with diamonds and rubies.

The Order of Saint Mary of Zion

This Order of chivalry is open to individuals who wish to join and meet the criteria (members of the Templar Order meet all requirements).

Proceeds derived from this order are used exclusively for humanitarian work within the projects defined by the crown. Passage fee for the Order is $500 with a yearly oblation of $250. The Order is awarded in three ranks, Knight / Dame, Commander, and Grand Cross.

The insignia is a rendition of Mary with Christ Child on a sky blue background. The insignia is accented with Amethysts and Aquamarine. The ribbon is sky blue and mulberry.

The Order is awarded in three common ranks of Knight / Dame, Commander, and Grand Cross. The rank of Grand Collar is reserved for royals and for individuals within the Order who display exceptional service over an enduring period of time.

The Solomonic Order of Merit (formerly known as the MEOLJ)

This is a chivalric order of merit awarded in recognition of efforts supporting the crown and the Ethiopian people. Being an order of merit, it incurs no cost to the recipient other than the cost of the insignia should the recipient desire to own it.

The Order is awarded in three grades, Knight / Dame (silver breast star), Commander (gold breast star), Grand Cross (cordon). A collar of the Order is reserved for exceptional service or prolonged loyalty to the Crown.

The Order is also awarded in three classes. Knights of Justice for those working directly for the Crown, Knights of Honor for recognizing those providing service but outside of the organizations of the Crown, and Knights of Grace for members of the clergy, who are contributing to the efforts of the Crown.

The insignia is the same for recipients regardless of class. This has been awarded with some frequency within the Priory in recognition of our work in Ethiopia.

Additional bestowals are pending and it is anticipated that this Order will become commonplace within the Priory as our work in Ethiopia continues.

The insignia is a gold Lion of Judah surmounted on a disc of ebony surrounded by a Star of David enameled green. The ribbon and cordon are green with thin red and yellow striping on each edge.

Commendations

There are several specific commendations that lie within the prerogatives of the crown and specifically within the prerogatives as delegated from the Crown to the Imperial Chancellor.

There exist twelve specific commendations housed within the organization of the Order of Saint Mary of Zion but which are available to award to anyone within the chivalric system of the Crown. The following is extracted from the Statutes of the Order of Saint Mary of Zion.

Section 1. Commendations There exists within the Order twelve specific commendations.

While these are specific to the Order, the Crown has the option to award these to individuals not directly affiliated with the Order in recognition of comparable service to the Crown.

Section 2. Specific Commendations The following are listed in ascending order of precedence.

Service Medal. This is awarded to members upon reaching service levels of 5, 10, and 20 years.
Knight's Cross. Awarded for chivalric service to the Order.

Amha Selassie I Founders Medal. Awarded to those instrumental in recruiting and forming new commands of the Order.
The Order of the Horn of Africa. Awarded for knightly pilgrimage to Ethiopia.

The Crescent of the Nile. Awarded for professional services (medical, legal, clerical) to the Crown or the People of Ethiopia.
The Cross of Axum. Awarded for religious services to the Order or the Crown.

Haile Selassie I Humanitarian Service Medal. Awarded for direct humanitarian services as performed in the name of the Order or the Crown.

Star of the Empire. Awarded to leaders that demonstrate exemplary service while in a position of administration or command.


Legion of Valor. Awarded for personal sacrifice to the Order.

Order of the Crown. Awarded for personal sacrifice to the Crown.
Dynastic Order of Honor. Awarded for exceptional service or sacrifice to the Crown or to oppressed peoples in the name of the Crown.

Imperial Order of Merit. Awarded only upon recommendation of the Grand Master for exceptional service to the Crown.

Any commendation can be awarded more than once with each additional award being signified with a small bronze star affixed to the ribbon of the respective decoration.

Any award can be bestowed with "distinction" such being designated with a bronze "D" affixed to the ribbon of the respective decoration.
The following members of the Priory have received Imperial Orders.

The Order of Emperor Menelik II : Belai Habte-Jesus

The following Dynastic Orders have been bestowed to members of the Priory.

The Order of the Ark of the Covenant : Belai Habte-Jesus

The Solomonic Order of Merit

Grand Collar (GCSOM) : H.R.H. Prince Estifanos Mengesha Seyoum
Grand Cross / Class of Justice (GSOM) : Belai Habte-Jesus, Steve E. Pehrson, Thomas J. Allred, Steven D. Clark, Ron Ivie, Linda Briggs

Commander / Class of Justice (CSOM) : Bobby Richardson, Cynan Benedikt, Garry Bryant, Don Wood (proposed), Lloyd Neilson (proposed)

Knight or Dame / Class of Justice (KSOM / DSOM) : Rev. Lynn Truman, Kami Pehrson, Astrid Allred, Carol Rasmussen, Callie Webb, Ed Lombard-Stewart, Jacqueline Benedikt (proposed)

The Order of Saint Mary of Zion

Grand Collar (GCMZ) : H.R.H. Prince Estifanos Mengesha, Betwoded Belai Habte-Jesus
Grand Cross (GMZ) : Steve E. Pehrson, Thomas J. Allred, Steven D. Clark, Ron Ivie
Commander (CMZ) : Bobby Richardson, Cynan Benedikt

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Swine FluGeneral Info
Questions & Answers

Swine Influenza and You
What is swine flu?
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.

Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.?
In late March and early April 2009, cases of human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1) viruses were first reported in Southern California and near San Antonio, Texas. Other U.S. states have reported cases of swine flu infection in humans and cases have been reported internationally as well. An updated case count of confirmed swine flu infections in the United States is kept at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm CDC and local and state health agencies are working together to investigate this situation.


Is this swine flu virus contagious?
CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it not known how easily the virus spreads between people.

What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

How does swine flu spread?
Spread of this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

How can someone with the flu infect someone else?
Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that you may be able to pass on the flu to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick.

What should I do to keep from getting the flu?
First and most important: wash your hands. Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Are there medicines to treat swine flu?
Yes. CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses. Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body. If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).

How long can an infected person spread swine flu to others?
People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.

What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?
Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth. Droplets from a cough or sneeze of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface like a desk and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands.

How long can viruses live outside the body?
We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2 hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks. Frequent handwashing will help you reduce the chance of getting contamination from these common surfaces.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:


Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?

If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?
If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Do not go to work or school if ill. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick. Put your used tissue in the waste basket. Cover your cough or sneeze if you do not have a tissue. Then, clean your hands, and do so every time you cough or sneeze.

What is the best technique for washing my hands to avoid getting the flu?
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water. or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner. we recommend that when you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.

What should I do if I get sick?
If you live in areas where swine influenza cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact their health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.

If you are sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others.

If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.

In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Fever with a rash
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting

How serious is swine flu infection?
Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can vary in severity from mild to severe. Between 2005 until January 2009, 12 human cases of swine flu were detected in the U.S. with no deaths occurring. However, swine flu infection can be serious. In September 1988, a previously healthy 32-year-old pregnant woman in Wisconsin was hospitalized for pneumonia after being infected with swine flu and died 8 days later. A swine flu outbreak in Fort Dix, New Jersey occurred in 1976 that caused more than 200 cases with serious illness in several people and one death.

Can I get swine influenza from eating or preparing pork?
No. Swine influenza viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.