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Army hair policy loophole?

So I know a guy in the army... I read one of his posters that describe how your hair should be, how you should wear your beret, etc... And it said your hear couldn't go past your earlobes and couldn't touch your collar. So this made me think. What if you had a topknot? would that be allowed since it doesn't violate the regulations?

No, it would be considered a "faddish" hairstyle. As such, it is prohibited by Army Regulations.

From AR 670-1

1–8. Hair and fingernail standards and grooming policies
a. Hair.
(1) General. The requirement for hair grooming standards is necessary to maintain uniformity within a military population. Many hairstyles are acceptable, as long as they are neat and conservative. It is not possible to address every acceptable hairstyle, or what constitutes eccentric or conservative grooming. Therefore, it is the responsibility of leaders at all levels to exercise good judgment in the enforcement of Army policy. All soldiers will comply with the hair, fingernail, and grooming policies while in any military uniform or while in civilian clothes on duty.
(a) Leaders will judge the appropriateness of a particular hairstyle by the appearance of headgear when worn. Soldiers will wear headgear as described in the applicable chapters of this regulation. Headgear will fit snugly and comfortably, without distortion or excessive gaps. Hairstyles that do not allow soldiers to wear the headgear properly, or that interfere with the proper wear of the protective mask or other protective equipment, are prohibited.
(b) Extreme, eccentric, or trendy haircuts or hairstyles are not authorized. If soldiers use dyes, tints, or bleaches, they must choose those that result in natural hair colors. Colors that detract from a professional military appearance are prohibited. Therefore, soldiers should avoid using colors that result in an extreme appearance. Applied hair colors that are prohibited include, but are not limited to, purple, blue, pink, green, orange, bright (fire-engine) red, and fluorescent or neon colors. It is the responsibility of leaders to use good judgment in determining if applied colors are acceptable,
based upon the overall effect on soldiers’ appearance.
(c) Soldiers who have a texture of hair that does not part naturally may cut a part into the hair. The part will be one straight line, not slanted or curved, and will fall in the area where the soldier would normally part the hair. Soldiers will not cut designs into their hair or scalp.
(2) Male haircuts will conform to the following standards.
(a) The hair on top of the head must be neatly groomed. The length and bulk of the hair may not be excessive or present a ragged, unkempt, or extreme appearance. The hair must present a tapered appearance. A tapered appearance is one where the outline of the soldier’s hair conforms to the shape of the head, curving inward to the natural termination point at the base of the neck. When the hair is combed, it will not fall over the ears or eyebrows, or touch the collar, except for the closely cut hair at the back of the neck. The block-cut fullness in the back is permitted to a
moderate degree, as long as the tapered look is maintained. In all cases, the bulk or length of hair may not interfere with the normal wear of headgear (see para 1–8a(1)(a), above) or protective masks or equipment. Males are not authorized to wear braids, cornrows, or dreadlocks (unkempt, twisted, matted, individual parts of hair) while in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty. Hair that is clipped closely or shaved to the scalp is authorized.
(b) Males will keep sideburns neatly trimmed. Sideburns may not be flared; the base of the sideburn will be a cleanshaven, horizontal line. Sideburns will not extend below the lowest part of the exterior ear opening.
(c) Males will keep their face clean-shaven when in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty. Mustaches are permitted; if worn, males will keep mustaches neatly trimmed, tapered, and tidy. Mustaches will not present a chopped off or bushy appearance, and no portion of the mustache will cover the upper lip line or extend sideways beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the corners of the mouth (see figure 1–1). Handlebar mustaches, goatees, and beards are not authorized. If appropriate medical authority prescribes beard growth, the length required for medical treatment must be specified. For example, “The length of the beard will not exceed 1⁄4 inch” (see TB MED 287). Soldiers will keep the
growth trimmed to the level specified by appropriate medical authority, but they are not authorized to shape the growth into goatees, or “Fu Manchu” or handlebar mustaches so no free-hanging hair is visible. This includes styles worn with the physical fitness uniform/improved physical fitness
uniform (PFU/IPFU).
(d) Males are prohibited from wearing wigs or hairpieces while in uniform or in civilian clothes on duty, except to cover natural baldness or physical disfiguration caused by accident or medical procedure. When worn, wigs or hairpieces will conform to the standard haircut criteria as stated in 1–8a(2)(a), above.

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There are many ways that you can have identification on your dog besides the tradition dog collar tag.

The most important thing you can do for your dog if it was ever to get lost is to have a collar on it. If you dog were to escape having a dog collar or dog harness on would notify the person that found them that is it someone's pet.

Besides the traditional metal dog tags, you can also get your dog's collar monogrammed with their name and your contact phone number. Personalized dog collars are a great way to have a one of a kind dog collar.

But the issues with a just a dog collar is that sometimes collar can come off. If you only rely on a dog collar, you risk the chance of it coming off and the finder not being able to contact you. One of the best ways to combat this is to have your dog microchipped. When a dog is microchipped, a rice size implant is put under their skin between their shoulder blades. In this chip is your contact information and many times your dog's vet information. When you dog is found by animal control, brought into a vet clinic, or taken to the humane society as a stray, one of the first things they do is scan it to see if it has a microchip. Microchips will not come off like a collar will, so this is a great way to protect your dog from getting lost.

Besides a traditional metal dog tags and microchipping, there are other options that are available for your dog. The one you choose is based on your lifestyle, budget, and personal preference.

* Make at Home Tags- Are you really handy? Make your dog's own tag at home.

* GPS Tracking Devices- With all this new technology, you can now outfit your dog with a GPS Tracking Device.

* USB Tags- Just like you would store information on a USB cord, keep your contact information on a USB dog tag, if your dog is found, they plug it in and contact you!

* Tag Based Pet Registry Service

* Web Based Pet Registry Service

* Pet Tattoo- A number tattoo is placed inside the dog's ear which can then be looked up to contact you.

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Handle Plain Edge
where to find free website to identify a makers mark on a pink glass basket shaped object...very old.?

The mark is a G with what looks like a sceptre through the centre of it. Its pink glass, very heavy with fluted edges, 3 glass feet, and plain handle. It has an embossed dutch windmill scene in raised detail in the bowl area.

It could be depression glass or carnival glass. I found these links for you to look at. Hope it helps.

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Are Elk Ridge knives junk?

I bought and Elk Ridge knife, and someone said that their knives were junk. Is this true?

The only ones I know of with that brand name are cheap China junk. The quality of steel in cheap knives from China is usually not very good. If you want a cheap knife with useful steel look for stuff from Argentina or northern European countries.

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Outstanding mountain scenery and recreational opportunities make the Blue Ridge Parkway one of the most popular units of the National Park System. The Blue Ridge Mountains favorite drive winds its way 469 miles through mountain meadows and past seemingly endless visitas. Split-rail fences, old farmsteads and historic structures complement spectacular views of distant mountains and neighboring valleys.

Naturally, there is no better way to view this fall scenery then on a motorcycle. Since I live at the base of the Grandfather Mountain take my advice. Before departing on a motorcycle make sure you listen to the weather forcast. Mountain tops are much cooler than the valley's below. Also, make sure to take along your motorcycle apparel even on a hot day. You never know when you are going to have a breakdown and at sundown it gets cold.

The Blue Ridge Parkway connects the Shenandoah National Park near Waynesboro, Va (Milepost 0) with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Cherokee, NC (Milepost 469). If you would like to ride sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway you can find entrances and exits at all major federal and state highways. At each parkway entrance a directional sign indicates north or south. North toward the north end of the Parkway, leads to Shenandoh National Park. South, toward the south end of the Parkway, leads to the Great Smoky Mountains.

Asheville and Boone, NC along with Roanoke, Va are the largest cities along the route. In Virginia, Interstates 64, 81 and 77 all have directions for accessing the Parkway. The same is true for Interstates 40 and 26 in North Carolina. Their are facilities, including picnic areas, campgrounds, visitor centers, and concessions. Facilities are in full operation.

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The Blue Ridge Trading Company suggest you change the humdrum of life. Get out of town for awhile and leave your problems behind for a day or two. Travel to the tops of the earth and enjoy the fall change. The mountains are waiting for you.

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Military Army

Can someone give names of every Military and Army?

Can someone give names of every Military and Army, every secret force or resistance. Tell me what the "Categories" are in their Military (including ours). ( British Military or Army, Russian etc.)

This is a list of countries sorted by the number of total troops within the command of that country, including reserve forces that can aid a depleted active military and/or paramilitary. These numbers are approximations; military forces around the world are constantly changing in manpower from time to time.
Rank ↓ State ↓ Active Troops ↓ Reserve Force ↓ Paramilitary ↓ Total Troops ↓ Per 1000 Citizens ↓
1 Vietnam People's Army[1] 484,000 4,000,000 5,080,000 9,564,000 114.50
2 People's Liberation Army (People's Republic of China)[1] A 2,255,000 800,000 3,969,000 7,024,000 5.3
3 Korean People's Army (North Korea)[1] A 1,106,000 4,700,000 189,000 5,995,000 259.37
4 Republic of Korea Armed Forces (South Korea)[2] 655,000 4,500,000 25,000 5,180,000 75.79
5 Armed forces of the Russian Federation[3][4][5] A 1,037,000 2,400,000 359,100 3,796,100 23.56
6 Indian Armed Forces[1] A 1,325,000 1,155,000 1,293,300 3,773,300 3.3
7 United States armed forces[6][7] A 1,473,900 1,458,500 453,000 3,385,400 11.07
8 Republic of China Armed Forces (Taiwan)[1] 290,000 1,653,500 22,000 1,965,000 86.45
9 Military of Iran[8][9] 945,000 350,000 400,000 1,695,000 18.4
10 Brazilian Armed Forces[10] 287,000 1,115,000 285,600 1,687,600 9.50
11 Military of Pakistan[11][1] A 700,000 528,000 302,000 1,530,000 8.55
12 Military of Ukraine[12][13][14] 361,000 1,000,000 112,500 1,473,500 34.27
13 Military of Cuba[15] 46,000 39,000 1,146,500 1,231,500 112
14 Military of Egypt[16][17] 450,000 254,000 405,000 1,109,000 14.4
15 Turkish Armed Forces[3][18][17] 514,850 380,000 148,700 1,043,550 14.4
16 Indonesian National Armed Forces[19][20][21] 410,000 400,000 207,000 1,017,000 4
17 Military of France[3][22][23] A 259,050 419,000 101,400 779,450 12.7
18 Israel Defense Forces[24] B 176,500 445,000 7,650 621,500 86.31
19 Royal Thai Armed Forces[19][25][26] 306,600 200,000 113,700 620,300 9.84
20 Bundeswehr (Germany)[27][28] 247,712 358,650 0 606,362 7.37
21 Military of Uzbekistan[29] 65,000 500,000 19,000 584,000 2.66
22 Spanish Armed Forces[30][31] 177,950 328,500 72,600 579,050 14.48
23 Military of Syria[17][32][33] 296,000 132,500 108,000 536,500 30
24 Military of Italy[34][20] 230,350 65,200 238,800 534,350 9.2
25 Finnish Defence Forces[35][36] 36,700 485,000 3,100 524,800 104.96
26 Mexican Armed Forces[37] 192,770 300,000 25,000 517,770 4.8
27 Myanmar Armed Forces (Burma)[19][38] 428,250 0 72,000[citation needed] 500,250 16.67
28 Armed Forces of Belarus[39] 79,800 289,500 110,000 479,300 47.93
29 Military of Greece[40] 177,600 291,000 4,000 472,600 46.6
30 Singapore Armed Forces[41] 60,500 312,500 96,300 469,300 117.33
31 Military of Eritrea[32][42][43] 202,000 250,000 0 452,000 90
32 British Armed Forces[44] A 187,970 233,860 0 421,830 6.9
33 Polish Armed Forces[45] 163,000 234,000 21,300 418,300 4.22
34 Iraqi security forces[3] 180,000 0 227,000 407,000 6.24
35 Armed Forces of the Philippines[46] 113,500 131,000 158,500 403,000 4.5
36 Military of Morocco[32][47] 196,300 150,000 50,000 396,300 12.23
37 Military of Serbia[48] 38,000 200,000 110,000 392,000 7.08
38 Azerbaijani Armed Forces[49] 72,100 300,000 15,000 387,100 62.40
39 Military of Bulgaria[50][51] 51,000 303,000 34,000 385,450 59.26
40 Military of Peru[52] 110,000 188,000 77,000 375,000 12
41 Sri Lanka Armed Forces[53] 266,700 10,800 96,600 374,100 7.59
42 Armed Forces of Armenia[54][55] 60,000 300,000 10,000 370,000 80.16
43 Military of Switzerland[56] 3,600 320,600 23,270 347,470 69.494
44 Military of Algeria[17][57][58] 127,500 150,000 60,000 337,500 8.88
45 Military of Kazakhstan[59] 65,800 237,000 34,500 337,300 20
46 Military of Lithuania[60] 13,510 309,200 14,390 337,100 112.36
47 Military of Colombia[61] 207,000 0 129,000 336,000 7.3
48 Swedish Armed Forces[62] 33,900 262,000 37,00 332,900 34.7
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From June 2008 to August 2009 John Stanton, an independent journalist, authored 19 articles based on 45 sources detailing the trials and tribulations of the US Army's Human Terrain System (HTS). Originally published electronically, these pieces are now available in book form from Wiseman Publishing in the Netherlands.

HTS is supported by General David Petraeus, Commanding General of CENTCOM and a powerful force in Washington, DC. President Barak Obama has embraced Petraeus' notion of understanding, exploiting and dominating the Human Terrain as an element of "soft power" and counterinsurgency. As such, it has become central to US National Security Strategy.

This is a risky proposal based on the performance of the HTS to date. Allegations of fraud, sexual abuse, inept recruiting, training and management still plague the HTS program. Three civilian deaths, a number of active duty injuries, murder (voluntary manslaughter), and a hostile work environment for women are the tip of this melting iceberg.

Yet, the HTS is set to expand its operations in Afghanistan and support other US combatant commands to include Strategic Command. A new request for proposal from US Army Training and Doctrine Command and the US General Services AdministrationJuly 2009 indicates that was once billed as an open-source program will now require HTS personnel in the US to possess and Top Secret/SCI clearance while field personnel will require a Secret clearance.

HTS is set to become, as it was since its inception, more active in the Kill-Pacify chain.

The term Human Terrain was coined in the 1960's by the US House Committee on Un-American Activities referring to the milieu in which civil rights marchers, anti-Vietnam protesters, and the Black Panthers operated. It's the same Human Terrain where US law enforcement, military and intelligence communities operated against anti-US government efforts.

This is not a publication that just documents HTS problems. The author--with input from current and ex-military personnel--offers suggestions to improve HTS along with ideas on how to view the Human Terrain through the lense of Evolutionary Psychology.

Also included in the book is commentary on US, Iran and Russia.

The book is available at the following link.

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Spring Assist

where can i buy a Spring Assisted Knife in Ontario?

i want one for self defense, nothing else, and wanted to know where to buy, or order one for around 30$
they are not illegal in Canada

Dark alleyway.

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Our pets are one of the few reasons why our life seems to be happier in many ways. Even if they are not human beings, they provide us all the love that they could share to us the best way they can. With that truth, we must not be selfish but instead reciprocate their love by giving them the best care that they deserve. We must provide our beloved pets the best love and care that only family members are capable to share.

The love and care that we must provide our pets must be shown at all times: any season and any occasion. Now that its spring time, there are a number of ways on how we can show are love and care for our favorite pets.

Spring is the transition period from winter to summer. As the snow starts to melt, spring starts with a rainy season. Therefore, we must be able to provide our pets with all the things that they need in order for them to enjoy and appreciate this wonderful season. Pet attires are very important during this season because it will provide your pets with warmth and comfort all throughout spring days. An example of good pet apparel that you should buy for your pet is a pet coat. A pet coat is essential to keep them dry even they are walking down the rainy streets.

As an addition for your outdoor activities, you need to buy your pets a durable and comfortable pet shoes and socks that will keep their paws dry when walking on the wet streets. These types of pet items are very vital if you want to make sure that you and your pet will enjoy the spring season outdoors.

Consequently, pet beds together with really comfortable pet bedding are also essential to make your pets feel cozy and warmth during the night. You also need to buy your pets with a nice pet bowl so that they can enjoy their food and eat well.

But you must also take note that during the latter season of spring, the climate will start to change. A sunny spring that somewhat resembles the summer season will take place. And with that, you can show your love for your pets by still giving them the proper pet clothes that they will be comfortable in using during the sunny spring. Pet beds must still be used but be sure that these are made more comfortable and cool to match the change in season. Pet bowls must still be used and cleaned before and after every use. Pet carriers are also important during the sunny spring season because these pets will need a protection for the rays of the sun. Pet accessories like collars, harnesses, strollers, toys, and other accessories will also be helpful for your pets during the latter part of spring. They will surely enjoy all these stuffs as they walk down the city streets on a sunny spring day. And you can also enjoy and share a lot of great moments with your pets during this very fine season.

These are some of the best ways on how to take care of your pets during the spring season. Be sure that you provide them all the love and care that they need, not only during spring, but in all seasons.

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A stokes interview happens primarily in marriage based immigration cases. Very often, U.S. Citizens sponsor their spouses for Permanent Residence to the United States. Upon submission of the documents, the USCIS office forwards an interview notice to the parties to come in for an interview. The interview letter from Immigration clearly describes the documents which the married couple has to get to the interview. For example, the interview letter states that the couple should get all the joint documents to the interview.

On the date of the interview, the couple has to demonstrate to the USCIS officer that they intent to establish their life together. To put it in another way, the couple has to convince the USCIS Officer that the intent of the marriage is not to circumvent the immigration laws of the United States. At the interview, the USCIS Officer makes a determination regarding the validity of the marriage as well as other issues pertaining to the good moral character of the beneficiary of the green card. If the Immigration Officer is not convinced with the statements made by the couple at the interview, the Immigration Officer has the authority to schedule the couple for a second interview which is commonly known as the Stokes interview.

A stokes interview is a very difficult interview and it is a good idea for an individual to seek legal help in such situations. This is because if the couple fails the Stokes interview and if the immigration officer makes a determination that the intent of the couple was to circumvent the immigration laws in order to obtain a green card, the beneficiary of the petition can be permanently barred from obtaining the green card.

During the stokes interview, the couples are separated by the immigration officer and are separately questioned in detail about their relationship, relatives, employments, travels etc. If the answers of the couple properly match perfectly, then the officer will approve the I-130 petition. However, if the answers do not match and if the officer makes a determination that the marriage between the parties is fraudulent, the Immigration Officer has the power to arrest the parties and commence deportation proceedings against the beneficiary.

Very often, couples think that they are happily married and they have nothing to worry about their immigration interview. This statement may not hold true on all occasions. This is because the burden of proof in on the married couple to show by means of preponderance of evidence that they intend to establish their life together.

In essence, if you are confronted with a second interview (stokes interview) by immigration, it would be a good idea for you to be extremely well prepared in order to avoid serious consequences such as deportation.

The author of this article, N.M. Gehi, Esq. is a practicing immigration attorney in the state of New York and Connecticut. This article is based upon his practical experiences in handling stokes interviews since many years.

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Jewellery doesn't always have to come from a jewellery store. Handmade jewellery is designed to be a family heirloom that can be passed down to multiple generations. With the holidays coming around, handmade jewellery kits would make a great gift for anyone that is creative and up for the challenge of making handcrafted jewellery.

There are items that are common in a household that can be used to make handmade beads. There are handcrafted jewellery kits that include various colored modeling clay, thick wooden dowels, toothpicks and a plastic knife to make hundreds of colored handcrafted beads for jewellery. Any child can create a unique handmade piece of jewellery and it is easy to make colorful beads without spending a lot of money.

You can make handcrafted clay beads that are two different colors of clay and can be shaped into a snake figure. To make this unique piece of handcrafted jewellery, the two pieces of clay need to be twisted together. The handcrafted snake shaped clay figures can be used to make handmade jewellery like bracelets and rings.

You can also wrap the twisted clay onto a wooden dowel and roll it back and forth until the clay is smooth. The smooth handmade twisted clay can be used to make beads to be used later for a handmade piece of jewellery. When getting ready to make beads, the plastic knife will be used to cut the clay. Once the clay is all cut, the clay needs to be rolled into the shape you desire for beads. Each bead needs to have a homemade hole placed in it with a toothpick.

The clay will need to be baked for 30 minutes at 110˚C to harden the clay. Let the beads cool off for an hour, and then they are ready to be used to make a unique handcrafted piece of jewellery that can be given to anyone as a gift.

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