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The Online Megastore
|Internet, Online retailing
|5 September 2007
|Sachin Bansal
Binny Bansal
|Bangalore, Karnataka, India
|Area served
|Key people
|Sachin Bansal
Binny Bansal
|Electronic commerce
|US$ 1 billion (gross merchandise 2013-14)[1]
|10,000 (2014)[2]
Flipkart is an Indian electronic commerce company founded in 2007, by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal.[3] It operates exclusively in India, where it is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.[4][5] It is registered in Singapore, and owned by a Singapore-based holding company.[6][7] Flipkart has launched its own product range under the name "DigiFlip", offering camera bags, pen-drives, headphones, computer accessories, etc.[8][9]
Legally, Flipkart is not an Indian company since it is registered in Singapore and majority of its shareholders are foreigners. Because foreign companies are not allowed to do multi-brand e-retailing in India, Flipkart sell goods in India through a company called WS Retail. Other third-party sellers or companies can also sell goods through the Flipkart platform.[7]
Flipkart was founded in 2007 by Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal, both alumni of the [Indian Institute of Technology Delhi]. They had been working for Amazon.com previously. The business was formally incorporated as a company in October 2008 as Flipkart Online Services Pvt. Ltd.[10] During its initial years, Flipkart focused only on books, and soon as it expanded, it started offering other products like electronic goods, air conditioners, air coolers, stationery supplies and life style products and e-books. The first product sold by them was the book Leaving Microsoft To Change The World, bought by VVK Chandra from Andhra Pradesh.[11][12][13] Flipkart now employs more than 9000 people.[14] Flipkart allows payment methods such as cash on delivery, credit or debit card transactions, net banking, e-gift voucher and card swipe on delivery.[15]
- 2010: WeRead, a social book discovery tool.[16]
- 2011: Mime360, a digital content platform company.[17]
- 2011: Chakpak.com, a Bollywood news site that offers updates, news, photos and videos. Flipkart acquired the rights to Chakpak's digital catalogue which includes 40,000 filmographies, 10,000 movies and close to 50,000 ratings. Flipkart has categorically said that it will not be involved with the original site and will not use the brand name.[18]
- 2012: Letsbuy.com, an Indian e-retailer in electronics. Flipkart has bought the company for an estimated US$25 million.[19][20] Letsbuy.com was closed down and all traffic to Letsbuy have been diverted to Flipkart.[21]
- 2014: Acquired Myntra.com in an estimated INR 2,000 crore deal.[22]
Initially, the founders had spent 4,00,000 only for making website to set up the business.[23] Flipkart has later raised funding from venture capital funds Accel India (US$1 million in 2009)[24][25][26] and Tiger Global (US$10 million in 2010 and US$20 million in June 2011).[27][28][29] On 24 August 2012, Flipkart announced the completion of its 4th round of $150 million funding from MIH (part of Naspers Group) and ICONIQ Capital.[30] The company announced, on 10 July 2013, that it has raised an additional $200 million from existing investors including Tiger Global, Naspers, Accel Partners and Iconiq Capital.[31]
Flipkart's reported sales were 40 million in FY 2008–2009,[32][33] 200 million in FY 2009–2010[34] and 750 million for FY 2010–2011.[35] In FY 2011–2012, Flipkart is set to cross the 5 billion (US$100 million) mark as Internet usage in the country increases and people get accustomed to making purchases online.[36] Flipkart projects its sales to reach 10 billion by year 2014. On average, Flipkart sells nearly 10 products per minute[37] and is aiming at generating a revenue of 50 billion (US$0.81 billion) by 2015.[38]
On November 2012, Flipkart became one of the companies being probed for alleged violations of FDI regulations of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999[39][40]
In July 2013, Flipkart raised USD 160 million from private equity investors.[41]
In October 2013, it was reported that Flipkart had raised an additional $160 million from new investors Dragoneer Investment Group, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Sofina SA and Vulcan Inc. with participation from existing investor Tiger Global.[42][43][44]
On 26 May 2014, Flipkart announced that it has raised $210 million from Yuri Milner's DST Global and its existing investors Tiger Global, Naspers and Iconiq Capital.[45]
In early July 2014, it was also highly speculated that Flipkart was in negotiations to raise at least $500 million, for a likely listing in the US for 2016.[46]
On 29 July 2014, Flipkart announced that it raised $1 billion[47] from Tiger Global Management LLC, Accel Partners, and Morgan Stanley Investment Management and a new investor Singapore sovereign-wealth fund GIC.[48]
On 6 October 2014, Flipkart sold products worth INR 650Crore in 10 hours in a special one-day event - "The Big Billion Day", claiming they had created e-commerce history, but their hard-won reputation for good customer service suffered because of technical problems, and angry reactions on social media from buyers disappointed with the pricing and availability of products.[49][50][51] It claimed to sell a whopping 5 lakh mobile handsets, five-lakh clothes and shoes and 25,000 television sets within hours of opening its discounted sale at 8 AM.[52]
Flyte Digital Music Store[edit]
In October and November 2011, Flipkart acquired the websites Mime360.com[17] and Chakpak.com.[18] Later, in February 2012, the company revealed its new Flyte Digital Music Store.[53] Flyte, a legal music download service in the vein of iTunes and Amazon.com, offered DRM-free MP3 downloads. But it was shut down on 17 June 2013 as paid song downloads did not get popular in India due to the advent of free music streaming sites.[54][55]
Exclusive Product Launches[edit]
Motorola Mobility, previously owned by Google but then sold to Lenovo, in an exclusive tie up with Flipkart launched its budget smartphone Moto G in India on 5 February 2014.[56][57] This triggered an overwhelming response from online shoppers and more than 20,000 units were sold within hours of launch on Flipkart. After the Moto G successful debut launch, Flipkart was looking for a long term tie up with Motorola Mobility.[58] The Moto G success story, led to an another exclusive tie up between Flipkart & Motorola Mobility, who launched their flagship Android smartphone, the Moto X on 19 March 2014.[59][60] After Moto G and Moto X, Flipkart invited the Moto E, the newest member of Moto family which is even cheaper than Moto G on 13 May 2014.[61] The sale of high-end smartphone Xiaomi Mi3 produced by Xiaomi Tech was launched in India on an exclusive tie-up with Flipkart. The first batch was sold out within 39 minutes[62] on 22 July 2014, the second in 5 seconds[63] on 29 July 2014. The sale was proceeded on pre-registration mode where more than 150 000 buyers booked for the 5 August 2014 sale. This got sold off in less than 2 seconds.[64] Following this Xiaomi Tech decided to sell 20,000 pieces in the next sale scheduled for 12 August 2014.[65] On September 2, 2014 Flipkart held a flash sale of the budget Android smartphone the Xiaomi Redmi 1S which was launched in India in July 2014. 40, 000 units priced at Rs 5999 each were sold within seconds.[66] In the second round of Xiaomi Redmi 1S sale held on Sept 9, 2014, 40,000 units were sold within a span of 4.5 seconds, slightly longer than the first sale, which lasted just 4.3 seconds.[67] Third round of Redmi 1S sale held on Sept 16, 2014 with again 40,000 units sold in fastest of all 3.4 seconds.[68] In the 4th round of sale of Redmi 1S held on Sept 23, 2014, Flipkart put more units this time, 60,000 units go out of stock in 5.2 seconds.[69] In the latest Flash sale held on Sept 30, 2014, once again 60,000 units Go out of stock in 13.9 seconds.[70] Next sale is scheduled for Oct 14, 2014.
In-house Products[edit]
- In July 2014 Flipkart launched its own set of tablet, mobile phones & Phablet. The first among these series of tablet phones was Digiflip Pro XT 712 Tablet.
- In July 2014 Flipkart launched it's first networking Router, under its own brand name named DigiFlip WR001 300 Mbit/s Wireless N Router.
- In September 2014 Flipkart launched its in-house home appliances and personal healthcare brand Citron. The label includes a wide range of cooking utilities and grooming products.
On 6 October 2014 Flipkart launched Big Billion Day with intention to increase the popularity by targeting billion sales in 1 day. This even though helped Flipkart achieve the target led to public outcry and widespread criticism across consumers, competitors and Partners heavily damaging its reputation.
Many users couldn't place the order because the servers were not capable enough to take the load and was giving random errors to users which led to frustration among customers.[71] Most of the users who placed ordered got email saying that the order got cancelled. [72] Most of the products were sold for price less than cost price and was accused of killing the competition. Selling products for less than cost price is against the commerce policy of the country. Major competitors filed complaints against Flipkart to commerce ministry.[73] Ministry has decided to formulate new trade rules for e retail after this incident.[74][75]
Few product partners suspended their support to Flipkart accusing it for predatory pricing and killing market competition and brand image.[76]
On 8 October 2014, Flipkart founders Sachin & Binny Bansal apologized for the failure by sending a touching email letter to subscribers, for not meeting the customers expectations.[77]
Awards and recognition[edit]
- Co-Founder of Flipkart Sachin Bansal, got Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2012-2013 from Economic Times, leading Indian Economic Daily[78]
- Flipkart.com was awarded Young Turk of the Year at CNBC TV 18's 'India Business Leader Awards 2012' (IBLA).[79]
- Flipkart.com- got Nominated for IndiaMART Leaders of Tomorrow Awards 2011.[80]
- Flipkart.com, secured second position in the List of Cheapest Mobile Store 2013, compiled by Indian e-commerce observer Zoutons.com.[81]
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Back in the day, all you had to worry about work-wise was your health-insurance premiums going up, your retirement benefits going down and a loss of inflation protection to your pensions.
Those were the good old days because, as it turns out, none of those threats even came close to becoming reality. It was, in retrospect, a happier time before everybody started using the S-word. Sequestration. And it is possible that sequestration may trigger a new look at key federal benefits and quick action to reduce them.
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Restricted to Students in the English Honors Program.
This course (re)introduces and expands on students' research skills, enabling them to complete the Honors thesis for the English BA degree. We will focus on research resources, bibliography, documentation, style, and argument. We will also seek to engage various theoretical questions and movements with relevance to individual research and creative projects. Finally, because we are all students of English literature and therefore all lovers of the book, we will consider the history of the book as a material artifact. In conjoining book history and literary theory, the course intends to provoke a reinterpretation of the literary text (of the individual researcher's choice and interest) in terms of its graphic design in a particular historical and material context.
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The iOS 6.1.1 update for iPhone 4S users is creating some battery drain problems, according to many users who raised the matter on Apple Support Communities. The iOS update was released Monday last week. Within days, several users have expressed regret over updating the OS of their mobile device.
In its software update description, Apple says the iOS 6.1.1 "update fixes an issue that could impact cellular performance and reliability for iPhone 4S." Apparently, the solution is now causing battery reliability issue causing an impact to customer satisfaction.
"I'm on my 6th 4S handset since summer 2012! Last night (11/2) I updated my phone with iOS 6.1.1 and the battery life is worse than ever before! All apps are fully closed down, Wifi/Bluetooth are turned off! Screen brightness is down to 18%. I've no e-mail accounts set up! Location services are switched off," reads a post from Jackprentice2007 on Apple Support Communities.
Some comments related the iOS 6.1.1 update to the big picture involving the tech giant. The comments hint Apple is only making things worse for its customers who used to be very happy with the firm's products.
"I'm fed up with Apple and their nonsense. (iOS) 6.1.1 made things worse, now my email just hands up, especially Gmail. I have deleted and re-added the account to no avail. Even Exchange will just hang minutes trying to send or get messages. Also causing worse (sic) battery life. You suck apple. Stop trying to make the coolest products and just make something that works, like you used to," writes mbrot008.
Apple has so far not made available a support page specific to the iOS 6.1.1 batter effect, but PC Tablet writes iOS 6.1.2 will be deployed in the following week.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012, 04:10 pm PT (07:10 pm ET)
Apple's US K12 customers snapped up two iPads for every Mac this quarterApple's chief financial officer Peter Oppenheimer noted in the company's Q2 conference call that US K-12 education customers had purchased twice as many iPads as Macs, despite also setting a new record in Mac sales for the quarter.
Oppenheimer noted that the San Diego school district purchased 10,000 iPads in the quarter, and plans to buy over 15,000 additional iPads in the June quarter for its middle and high school students.
"iPad continues to open doors for new customers with whom Apple previously had no relationship," Oppenheimer stated. "As we enter the K-12 institution buying season, we're hopeful that iPad will be a popular choice."
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Oppenheimer also noted that the iPad is gaining momentum outside of the education market as well, specifically noting a project by the US Air Force to deploy thousands of iPads as electronic flight bags.
He added that other large firms, including international construction contractors Bechtel and Balfour Beatty, are "using iPads in the field for project management and viewing blueprints. And thousands of iPads are being deployed as mobile sales tools" by companies including Roche, Amgen and Bayer.
Oppenheimer also noted that IT and business managers were seeing the value of their own custom development targeting iOS devices, stating that "the majority of Fortune 500 companies who have approved iPhone on their networks are members of the iOS developer enterprise program, and are actively deploying in-house applications to their employee base."
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You need a warm sweater for the upcoming cold months. You don't feel like buying another one of those cable knits you still have from last year. But you don't know how to knit and learning that would take until next spring. The Amy sweater is a simple cut and sew knit hoodie. So simple that you can spend all your time hunting down the right fabric.
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Is It Poetry (1958 - / Bus-Boys And Poets, Washington D.C.)
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How Can I Regret
As it were,
where men had breathing, lain.
Depth so intence in so deep.
And futher down.
Father than any could see.
So one says-there it is.
Come to me,
yes touching the heart of her blind.
There it is, eat it up, suck it down.
Turn around I climb up looking out.
Moving around looking out.
What am I to she?
suddenly she is filled,
filled with joy.
How could I and no one else.
Cause such joy.
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Edited: Wednesday, September 25, 2013
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Posted June 25, 2009 at 5:56PM
Am I right? Is MS selling windows 7 in the EU with no upgrade version being available. That is if you want it you must buy the full version! along with all the hustle of a complete reinstall!
They have got to be jesting.
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click here
I found the article a bit confusing, but seems to say that although no upgrade version will be available, the full version in Europe will be priced the same as an upgrade upgrade anyway (£79.99 for Home Premium). This seems to be a far better deal than for Vista / XP.
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I am confused..if no upgrade version available to EU users, how will I move from XP and/or Vists. Will the full version just install over any older version ?
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I don't think that it will be possible to install on top of existing OS. If it were that would be an upgrade! I can only see a full installation job being possible.
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iscanut: Maybe when installing W7 you will be given the option to format the drive and then install automatically.
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The problem is not of Microsoft's making. Our idiotic Eurocrats will not let them sell Windows 7 with Internet Explorer included. Hence MS have had to strip IE from Windows 7 for the Europe market - they call it Windows 7E.
MS have yet to find a reliable way of installing Windows 7 on top of XP or Vista as an upgrade that removes Internet Explorer. Hence the need for a clean install.
In any event - it is always wise when changing from one OS to another - to reformat and start with a nice clean system
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One can use the disc supplied with the offer to do an upgrade - see PCA's own article & experience regarding this click here, & this needs a prior installation Vista - i.e. the same with Win7's upgrade-only version.
If you have XP or prior OSes, one can perform a fresh install only - again, the same with Win7's upgrade-only version. G
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Well over a year ago I reported on a brewing revolt within the CIA over the Bush Administration's use of renditions, "enhanced interrogation" techniques (otherwise known as torture) and other tough tactics employed in the "war on terrorism." One former official with whom I spoke at the time told me, "There are people who fear that indictments and subpoenas could be coming down, and they don't want to get caught up in it." This person went on to describe a split at the CIA, saying, "There's an SS group within the agency that's willing to do anything and there's a Wehrmacht group that is saying, 'I'm not gonna touch this stuff'."
Since then, it's become clear that dissent within the agency on these matters has become even more intense. As I've also previously reported, some of the in-house critics have taken their complaints to CIA Inspector General (IG) John Helgerson. Today's New York Times reports that CIA director General Michael Hayden
has ordered an unusual internal inquiry into the work of [Helgerson], whose aggressive investigations of the C.I.A.'s detention and interrogation programs and other matters have created resentment among agency operatives…The review is particularly focused on complaints that Mr. Helgerson's office has not acted as a fair and impartial judge of agency operations but instead has begun a crusade against those who have participated in controversial detention programs. Any move by the agency's director to examine the work of the inspector general would be unusual, if not unprecedented, and would threaten to undermine the independence of the office, some current and former officials say.
Here's something else that I've just learned from several sources: it turns out that a former senior CIA legal official quit in protest over the administration's use of "enhanced interrogations." This official, whose name I have promised not to publish, previously worked as a deputy IG for investigations under Frederick Hitz, who served as CIA IG between 1990 and 1998. From there, the official moved on the CIA's Office of General Counsel.
What's interesting is that this official was generally known as something of a hardliner. I haven't been able to pin down the date of his departure, which may have occurred a year ago or more. However, the sources tell me he couldn't stomach what he deemed to be abuses by the Bush Administration and stepped down from his post.
Asked for comment about Helgerson, CIA spokesman George Little said, "Director Hayden firmly believes that the work of the Office of Inspector General is critical to the entire agency, and he has, since
taking the helm at CIA, accepted the vast majority of its findings. His only goal is to help this office, like any other office here, do its vital work even better… This is
basically a management review, the kind of thing you'd expect a healthy
organization to do. CIA's Inspector General is aware that it's being
done, and congressional staffers have been briefed on the matter." Little said he would look into the question of the legal official's resignation and call back if he had comment. If he does, I'll update this story.
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Venuti's Ristorante & Banquets
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Venuti family will customize your special event in a lavish banquet setting that can accommodate up to 1,000 guests. Venuti's houses three opulent bridal suites, a quaint chapel for 100 guests, dramatic marble double staircase and granite dance floor. The restaurant offers a warm setting and fine Italian cuisine, including scrumptious homemade specialty pastas.
CITY: Addison
Mr. B's Lounge, The Oaks Hotel-Burr Ridge
American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving dinner. Average cost per meal: Under $12.
CITY: Burr Ridge
Puebla Modern Mexican
Mexican food with a modern twist. Puebla specializes in recreating the fiery and aromatic cuisine of Puebla, Mexico. The exquisite restaurant takes great pride in the authenticity of a fresh salsa, flavorful guacamole, and tasty tacos.
CITY: St. Charles
Wine & Roses Restaurant
Accommodates 260 between a sports bar and formal dining room. Specializes in meat.
CITY: Algonquin
Wingstop, "The Wing Experts" - we have boneless wings, regular wings, and boneless strips in 10 delicious flavors. Also, serving seasoned fresh cut frieds, homemade potato salad, coleslwa, veggie sticks, and homemade ranch and blue cheese dips. Served in a relaxing atmosphere perfect for hanging out with family and friends.
CITY: Roselle
The Algonquin Sub Shop
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, Algonquin Sub Shop serves the very best gourmet subs in the Chicago area. Fans come from all over the state to get a legendary sub prepared by the friendliest crew around. Relax at our establishment and enjoy everything from subs to homemade soups to our big deserts!
CITY: Algonquin
Ditka's is an upscale-casual restaurant located across from Oakbrook Center. We offer steaks, chops and the finest selection of fresh seafood and shellfish. Our goal is simply to have our guests want to return. Private dining accommodations are available.
CITY: Oakbrook Terrace
Wok 'n Fire
Contemporary setting features Pan Asian cuisine, Sushi bar, full bar/lounge area.
CITY: St. Charles
Honey Hill Orchard - Waterman
Honey Hill Orchard is a family-owned and operated orchard that was started as a hobby by Hawken Askelson in 1965. Today, the original orchard location has 2,100 apple trees, with an additional 500 trees at a second farm location. What started out as a simple farm stand has grown to include pick your own apples, raspberries and pumpkins, honey from Honey Hill's own bee hives, a bakery, the Apple Barn Country Store and some old-fashioned family activities. In addition to providing customers with quality products, Honey Hill Orchard gives families a chance to spend a relaxing time on the farm and create some great family memories and traditions.
CITY: Waterman
Union Station Buffet
Perfect choice for a variety of American and international dishes that are sure to please. At Harrah's Casino.
CITY: Joliet
Pete Miller's Prime Steak & Seafood
Pete Millers features prime steaks and fresh seafood combined world class service. Enjoy a signature cocktail or glass of wine from our extensive list at Pete's bar featuring live entertainment every night. Pete Millers is also the perfect place for your
CITY: Schaumburg
Joe's Crab Shack
Joe's Crab Shack is a family friendy restaurant where you can kick back, strap on a bib, enjoy awesome crabs and seafood, and jam to rockin' tunes! Let's get crackin'!
CITY: Schaumburg
Club Cappuccino
A specialty coffee bar featuring fresh brewed signature coffees, cappuccinos and lattes as well as freshly baked pastries.
CITY: Joliet
Lou Malnati's Pizza
Lou's is the home of the BEST Chicago-style deep dish pizza in the world. If you love a buttery, flaky crust, sweet and tangy tomatoes, gooey mozzarella cheese, perfectly seasoned sausage, and other fresh ingredients- you've come to the right place. They pride themselves on making each handmade pizza just the way you like it.
CITY: Schaumburg
Public Landing Restaurant
Modern, regional American Cuisine.
CITY: Lockport
Garden Atrium
Outstanding buffet in the Garden Atrium at Pheasant Run Resort & Spa. From seafood, pasta, authentic Midwestern cuisine, no need to limit yourself to just one entree. Experience a wide array of tantalizing dishes, such as juicy herb crusted beef.
CITY: St. Charles
Fradillios Restaurant
Fast, casual dining that includes salads and sandwiches. Gyros, beef sandwiches.
CITY: Algonquin
CITY: Franklin Park
Jambalaya Restaurant & Night Club
Jambalaya offers a Cajun/American menu for lunch from 11am-2:30pm. A lighter menu is available after 2:30. It is open 8:30pm-1am Thursday through Saturday, with live entertainment Friday and Saturdays.
CITY: St. Charles
Cemeno's Pizza
Est. 1976, serving pizza, pasta and home made Italian dishes. Family owned and operated.
CITY: Joliet
Wide variety of food from fish, chicken, and pasta; including a breakfast menu served all day.
CITY: Algonquin
Bookie Magees Hideaway & OTB
Sports bar and state-of-the-art Off Track Betting facility. Offering simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness horse racing from Illinois and around the country. A great place to grab a bite to eat with over sixty televisions and comfortable seating. Open Sun - Thurs 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM & Fri - Sat 11:00AM - Midnight.
CITY: Joliet
Big Bowl Fresh Chinese and Thai Restaurant
Big Bowl is a pioneering Asian restaurant, vibrant in design and cuisine, offering the latest in authentic Chinese and Thai food.
CITY: Schaumburg
Giovan's Restaurant & Pizzeria
The complete Italian family dining experience. Family owned and operated.
CITY: Crest Hill
CityGate Grille
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - At CityGate Grille, you can enjoy Mediterranean influenced cuisine, perfectly paired with your choice of one of our many incredible wines or specialty drinks. Satisfaction has never had such style.
CITY: Naperville
The Cheesecake Factory
A unique restaurant offering over 200 menu items, from Tuscan chicken salad to specialty pizzas to great steaks & fresh fish, pastas, omelettes, sandwiches and classic burgers. Plus an extensive menu of cheesecakes.
CITY: Schaumburg
Carrabba's Italian Grill - Naperville
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Carrabba's offers authentic, handmade Italian dishes prepared to order in an exhibition kitchen. You'll enjoy our family recipes handed down for generations, including crispy calamari, lasagna, and fresh fish and steaks cooked over our wood-fired grill.
CITY: Naperville
Sandwich Shoppe
Homemade food and daily specials. Tour groups welcome, catering available.
CITY: Joliet
Wildwood features upscale American cuisine that includes oak-grilled steaks and chops, fresh seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetarian dishes. Enjoy your dining experience in the warmly-decorated dining room, the spacious outdoor courtyard, or in the lounge.
CITY: Geneva
Chicago Street Bar & Grill
Bar and grill serving lunch with daily specials until 8pm on Fridays.
CITY: Joliet
The Public Landing Restaurant & Banquet Center
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Serving the area for more than 20 years, this casual fine dining restaurant is located on the banks of the old I&M Canal in the Gaylord Building, a National Trust Historic Site built in 1838.
CITY: Lockport
Cool Creations
Ice Cream parlor specializing in homemade hard ice creams, also homemade cookies, brownies, etc.
CITY: Lockport
Weber Grill Restaurant
Sit next to the open kitchen and watch our chefs prepare your meal on authentic Weber charcoal kettles. Relax in our elegant dining areas to enjoy grilled appetizers, burgers, steaks, chicken, and fish.
CITY: Schaumburg
Fresh 1800 Hyatt Regency Chicago Schaumburg
Fresh 1800 restaurant offers French-inspired food using the freshest ingredients, local produce and close-to-the-farm foods. Many herbs and vegetables are harvested seasonally from the Chef's own on-site garden. Also features a stylish & trendy bar with daily food and drink specials.
CITY: Schaumburg
William Tell Restaurant
Steaks, chops and fish. Fine vintage wine. Live entertainment in lounge. Banquet capacity up to 500.
CITY: Countryside
Maggiano's Little Italy - Oak Brook
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Delicious Italian food and excellent service... just a few of the characteristics that make Maggiano's the ideal place to hold your next dinner or event.
CITY: Oak Brook
Bookie Magee's Hideaway
Sports bar and state-of-the-art Off Track Betting facility. Offering simulcast wagering on thoroughbred and harness horse racing from Illinois and around the country. A great place to grab a bite to eat with over sixty televisions and comfortable seating.
CITY: Joliet
Bonefish Grill
Fresh fish-delivered, inspected, hand-cut daily and grilled over oak. Enjoy flavorful, modern culinary touches such as goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes and wild mushrooms.
CITY: Schaumburg
Mosaic at Harrah's Joliet Casino
At Mosaic, choose from 85 irresistible American and Asian signature dishes. Don't forget to bring a friend for three course chef tasting menus starting at $20.
CITY: Joliet
Silver Lake Restaurant - St. Charles
Open daily for lunch and dinner. Healthy Asian food.
CITY: St. Charles
McCormick & Schmick's
McCormick & Schmick's strives to be the best seafood restaurant in its market niche. The extensive menu changes daily and features only the freshest seafood available in season, a variety of prime, choice cut steaks and our traditional scratch bar with hand-shaken cocktails. At McCormick & Schmick's, you'll experience a real dining experience that will satisfy any appetite.
CITY: Oak Brook
Aurelio's Pizza - Geneva
What sets Aurelio's apart from other Chicago pizza? We're different because we use only quality ingredients, serve a variety of generous sizes, and specialize in customizing orders to suit each individual taste. Since 1959, the Aurelio family has been devoted to offering the finest pizza, pasta and sandwiches at reasonable prices with fast, courteous, dependable service.
CITY: Geneva
Solemn Oath Brewery
Solemn Oath Brewery makes craft beer in Naperville, IL. They are driven by a passion for Belgian-inspired and barrel-aged beers. Their brewery offers a taproom where you can sample a favorite ale or try something new.
CITY: Naperville
Chatfield's Restaurant, Hyatt Lisle
American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $12-15.
CITY: Lisle
El Meson Mexican Restaurant
Colorful murals and native artwork decorate this intimate Mexican restaurant, serving south of the border cuisine.
CITY: Schaumburg
Clubhouse Restaurant, The
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Features the traditions and trends of American favorites in a country club setting. Offering three private rooms, featuring seasonal specialties and combinations of regional flavors.
CITY: Oak Brook
Hugo's Frog Bar & Fish House
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - At Hugo's, you'll enjoy some of the best seafood in Chicagoland. Our guests experience quality, value and hospitality in a comfortable setting that exudes class and sophistication. The lively bar features a piano player nightly.
CITY: Naperville
Alberto's Italian Restaurant & Fitzgerald's Tavern
Located adjacent to the Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Carol Stream, Illinois, we offer some of the finest Italian cuisine in the western suburbs. Rise and shine, and join us for our bountiful breakfast buffet! Enjoy one of our delicious breakfast entrees, or have our chef prepare you an omelet cooked to order.
CITY: Carol Stream
Hollywood Stadium at Hollywood Casino
Chicagoland's most exciting sports bar and entertainment venue is now open! Watch up to eight games at once on our enormous 80 x 20 foot screen, plus over 40 flat-screen TVs, as well as personal TV's at many of the booths. Hollywood Stadium - It's what a sports bar should be.
CITY: Joliet
Market on Main Street
Friday nights will never be the same. Don't miss the all new Market on Main Street in historic downtown Oswego. There will be quality antiques, re-purposed finds, vintage treasures, handmade items, entertainment, food and more. The shops and restaurants in downtown Oswego will be open late as well. Held the last Friday of the months of July, August, and September.
CITY: Oswego
Egg Harbor
A restaurant specializing in gourmet breakfast and lunch creations set in a warm, charming, country setting with fast, friendly and efficient service.
CITY: Geneva
Capital Grille
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy aged steaks, chops and fresh seafood acclaimed by the nation's toughest food critics, and an award-winning collection of over 400 wines. Join us for impeccably prepared classic fare in an atmosphere that is both luxurious and relaxed.
CITY: Lombard
Pilot Pete's
Caribbean setting with the view of Schaumburg airport. Great steaks, chicken, seafood, and pasta. Daily specials. Great for groups - banquet facility up to 60 people.
CITY: Schaumburg
Vie Restaurant
Contemporary seasonal American restaurant with an affinity for local ingredients.
CITY: Western Springs
P.F. Chang's China Bistro
Fresh, contemporary, and consistently outstanding are the trademarks of P.F.Chang's China Bistro. This stylish, high-energy bistro combines unforgettable Chinese cuisine and attentive service to create a truly unique dining experience. Recognized for its distinctive menu, P.F. Chang's signature dishes include Chang's Chicken in soothing lettuce wraps, ginger chicken with broccoli, and oolong marinated sea bass as well as a variety of new grilled entrees including the Asian marinated New York strip steak. P.F. Chang's also offers a robust list of wine and signature cocktails including the Chinese 88, Plum Collings, and Organic Agave Margarita. Why wait to enjoy the food you love?
CITY: Schaumburg
Chandlers Chophouse and Grille
Located on the picturesque grounds of the Schaumburg Golf Club, Chandler's is a first-class restaurant and private event facility surrounded by acres of beautiful landscapes with plenty of free parking. Chandler's has a party and banquet room to fit any size and style of occasion. The Grand Ballroom features a thirty-foot vaulted ceiling with two-story picture windows. Wedding ceremonies and cocktail receptions can be held in Chandler's beautiful outdoor areas. Private Bride and Groom's rooms are available.
CITY: Schaumburg
Tilted Kilt - Schaumburg
Tilted Kilt has a mouthwatering menu full of pub fare, shows major sporting events year-round and a has a festive atmosphere.
CITY: Schaumburg
RA Sushi Bar Restaurant
There's never a dull moment in the RA. In a rich and vibrant setting, RA Sushi Bar combines freshly prepared sushi and Japanese-fusion dishes with an upbeat, energetic atmosphere. The result is a place that is both unpretentious and fashionable!
CITY: Lombard
Fitzgerald's Tavern, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
Fitzgerald's Tavern offers a relaxing atmosphere after a day's work. We feature karaoke, and offer variaties of live performances along with several TVs to watch all your favorite teams.
CITY: Carol Stream
The Hillside Restaurant and Catering
Talk a walk through our legendary restaurant and see the colors of every season. Smell the changes in the menu every time the wind blows a new direction, and taste homemade foods, breads and famous desserts just at the end of Pie Street.
CITY: DeKalb
Allie's American Grille & Lounge (Marriott Suites)
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $12-15. Lobby lounge serves dinner and is open daily until 11pm.
CITY: Downers Grove
Diamond's Family Restaurant
For breakfast, lunch and dinner. Includes omelettes, skillets, crepes, sandwiches, steaks, fish and more.
CITY: Joliet
Al's Cafe & Creamery
Casual family restaurant.
CITY: Elgin
Antico Posto
Antico Posto, translated meaning "The Old Spot", is an intimate Italian Cafe and Wine Bar carefully hidden in Oakbrook Center Mall. House specialties include homemade pastas, gnocchi, ravioli as well as house churned gelato and hand-stretched brick-oven pizza. Our wine list consists of more than 60 Italian and domestic selections, over 30 wines by the glass, 1/2 glass and 1/2 bottle.
CITY: Oak Brook
Tia Maria's
Tia Maria's serves the highest quality, family-owned authentic Mexican fare.
CITY: Geneva
Impecca Restaurant
Impecca Restaurant is committed to serving the highest quality and freshest ingredients. Innovative European style and Italian roots are the basis of each of their dishes. The unique presentation makes the dishes look as good as they taste.
CITY: Roselle
Golden Corral - Joliet
Family style restaurant offers the biggest and best buffet and grill. Offering senior discounts daily. Offers fresh baked goods and "all you can eat" sirloin steaks.
CITY: Joliet
The Sugar Path
The Sugar Path in Geneva is an innovative dessert bakery offering cupcakes, artisan cakes and pies. They bake farm-to-table, using ingredients sourced locally from farmers and vendors they have existing relationships with. The menu changes seasonally so you'll be sure to get the freshest ingredients available.
CITY: Geneva
D.O.C. Wine Bar
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Have a glass or enjoy a flight from our extensive selection of over 300 wines from around the world. D.O.C. Wine Bar also serves new American cuisine in a beautiful, casual atmosphere. Lunch, dinner and late night menu available.
CITY: Lombard
Our signature dishes include the filet medallion trio, macadamia nut crusted halibut, wildfire chopped salad, horseradish crusted filet mignon, roasted prime rib of beef, and cedar planked salmon. In addition, we offer a variety of fresh salads and sandwiches.
CITY: Schaumburg
Hang Time at The Waverton Hotel
Hang Time Restaurant & Lounge features a wide variety of tantalizing selections. Famous for burgers and wings, and even better known for a great value. Relaxed and casual dining atmosphere. Twenty TVs for great game watching.
CITY: Elmhurst
Seasons 52
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Enjoy a fresh dining experience that celebrates living well at Seasons 52 fresh grill and wine bar, located at Oakbrook Center. Experience seasonally-inspired dining choices, an adventurous wine list and a casually-sophisticated ambiance.
CITY: Oak Brook
Old Country Buffet - Joliet
Breakfast on weekends. Lunch and dinner prices. Menu changes daily. Family night Thursday. Buses welcome.
CITY: Joliet
Bolingbrook's Clow International Airport
This airport offers general aviation, flight school, air charter, restaurant and Illinois Aviation Museum all within the airport.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Wildwood features upscale American cuisine that includes oak-grilled steaks and chops, fresh seafood, poultry, pasta and vegetarian dishes. Enjoy your dining experience in the warmly-decorated dining room, the spacious outdoor courtyard overlooking the Dodson Place water garden, or in the Wildwood lounge. Or just stop by to sample our extensive martini selection, wine by the glass and specialty beer offerings.
CITY: Geneva
U Gazdy Polish Restaurant
Taste the spirit of homemade Polish cuisine while you are surrounded by a vibrant wood setting directly from the Polish Highlands. The northwest's premiere Polish restaurant.
CITY: Wood Dale
Greek Village Taverna
Come find a taste of Greece! Try traditional specialties like leg of lamb, pastichio, spanakotiropita, dolmades, loukoumades, and moussaka. Belly dancer every Friday and Saturday night followed by live music. Semi-private dining with party packages.
CITY: Schaumburg
Sam's Family Restaurant
Sam's Family Restaurant is great for any age. Come in today with your family for a cozy homecooked meal at an affordable price. Try our daily special or a signature item off our menu!
CITY: Cortland
Buca di Beppo
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Recipes enjoyed for generations in villages across Italy inspire our menu, giving Buca di Beppo its authentic Italian flare. Experience the Italian traditions of food, friendship and hospitality. Dishes are served family style and are meant to be shared.
CITY: Lombard
Hoof & Fin Roadhouse
Entertainment venue in Joliet offering a wide variety of music styles and comedy shows. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Call for entertainment line up and daily specials. Open during the week 6:00am-9:00pm and weekends 6:00am-10:00pm.
CITY: Joliet
Geneva Ale House
A beer-lover's pub featuring an excellent selection of craft-brewed beers. We also offer a full menu and are open for lunch, dinner and special events.
CITY: Geneva
Bien Trucha Restaurante
Modern Mexican Restaurant specializing in tacos and margaritas, utilizing fresh ingredients to create a new and succulent Mexican experience.
CITY: Geneva
Eduardo's Mexican Restaurant
Enjoy a little taste of Mexico. The only place for great Mexican food! Daily specials, children's menu, Mexican beer, private parties, full service lounge.
CITY: DeKalb
Ciazza features American fare and a mix of Mediterranean favorites paired with wine and cocktails. A relaxing environment welcomes guests and diners.
CITY: Burr Ridge
Portillo's - Sycamore
Come enjoy what we hope you will find to be the best Hot Dog, Italian Beef, Maxwell Street Polish, Tasty Burgers, Fresh Salads and more. Bring the kids and ENJOY!
CITY: Sycamore
Gino's East - St. Charles
Join us for our world famous Chicago style deep dish pizza. Ask about our "no charge" private party room.
CITY: St. Charles
Weber Grill Restaurant
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Great outdoor cooking done indoors on an authentic Weber Charcoal Kettle. Featuring steaks, fresh seafood, and award winning BBQ. Outdoor patio, open kitchen and full bar.
CITY: Lombard
Taxco Restaurant Too, Inc.
Travel to Mexico without evening leaving the USA. Taxco will immerse you into the mexican culture as soon as you step through their door way starting with their authentic decor and the amazing aroma flowing from the kitchen. Taxco serves the most authentic mexican cuisine using only the freshest ingredients.
CITY: Sycamore
Wildfire - Oak Brook
Wildfire transports you to the aura of a 1940s dinner club complete with vintage jazz music, style and warmth. Try one of our signature dishes and be amazed. No matter the occasion, jazz up your party in one of our private or semi-private dining spaces.
CITY: Oak Brook
Seasons 52
Seasons 52 is a casually sophisticated fresh grill and wine bar that invites you to discover the sensational flavors of our seasonally-inspired menu. Award-winning international wine list. Live entertainment nightly. Private & semi-private dining. Chef's table. Complimentary Valet.
CITY: Schaumburg
Gina's Subs & Pizza
Home of the finest home-made soups, subs & pasta dishes, including home-made lasagnas & sauces. Now you can order online, too. Check out our website.
CITY: St. Charles
Remington Street Grille, Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - Remington Street Café is a full service restaurant and lounge, Room service menus avialble. Open at 6:00 am for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
CITY: Bolingbrook
Syl's Restaurant & Lounge
Fine dining specializing in prime rib, steaks, fresh seafood, chicken, ribs, and chops. Private dining rooms available. Specialize in serving groups. Menu information on website. Dinner M-Th 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM, F-S 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM, Sun 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Dinner For Two Specials Sun-Thurs $22.95, Fri & Sat $31.95 Ask for "Dinner for Two Special Menu"
CITY: Joliet
Whether it's a quiet dinner for two by the fire or a banquet for 40 in a private room, Ristorante Chianti offers delicious Italian food for everyone.
CITY: Geneva
Atrium Cafe, Doubletree Hotel
American cuisine. Casual dress code. Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $10-20.
CITY: Oak Brook
Vino Thai's
At Vino Thai, you'll discover the best of Thai cuisine, the freshness of carefully selected ingredients, the warm welcome, attentive service and an unforgettable experience.
CITY: St. Charles


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Beautiful Keuka Lake views are one of the draws at this winery built by John and Josephine Ingle in 1977. John Ingle maintains the winery's Ingle Vineyards, which were planted on the western shore of Canandaigua Lake in 1972 and feature chardonnay, cabernet franc, merlot, Riesling, and pinot noir grapes. Heron Hill's winemaker, Thomas Laszlo, oversees the Heron Hill Vineyards, which were planted here in 1968 and include chardonnay and Riesling grapes. The Heron is open
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9301 County Rte. 76, Hammondsport, New York, 14840, United States
607-868–4241; 800-441–4241
Website: www.heronhill.com
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When I look around me, I can't believe what I see
It seems as if this country has lost its will to live
The economy is lousy, we barely have an army
But we can still stand proudly 'cause Canada's really big
We're the second largest country on this planet earth
And if Russia keeps on shrinking then soon we'll be
(As long as we keep Quebec)
The USA has tanks and Switzerland has banks
They can keep them thanks, they just don't amount
'cause when you get down to it, you find out what the truth
It isn't what you do with it its the size that counts
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Raoul Magrin-Vernerey
|Raoul Magrin-Vernerey
|Ralph Monclar
7 February 1892
Budapest, Hungary
|3 June 1964
(aged 72)
Paris, France
|French Army
|Years of service
|Général de corps d'armée
|Commands held
|13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade
1st Free French Brigade
French Korean Battalion
World War I
|Grand Cross of the Légion d'honneur
Companion of the Liberation
Médaille militaire
Croix de guerre 1914–1918
Croix de guerre 1939–1945
Honorary Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (UK)
Silver Star (US)
Raoul Charles Magrin-Vernerey (7 February 1892 – 3 June 1964), also known as Ralph Monclar, was a French Army and French Foreign Legion general who fought in World War I, World War II and commanded the French Battalion in the Korean War.[1]
World War I[edit]
After studying in a seminary, at almost sixteen, he attempted to join the French Foreign Legion, where he was rejected on account of his youth. He entered the École spéciale militaire de Saint-Cyr, where he graduated in 1914 as a sous-lieutenant. He was posted as a junior officer to the 60th infantry regiment, and ended the war as a Capitaine. During the war he was wounded seven times and became a chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, but had more than 90% disability.
Between the wars[edit]
Between the wars, he served at various stations throughout French Syria, joining the Legion on March 1, 1924. He was promoted to Major in 1928. In 1931, he was transferred to service in Morocco with the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment and followed service there in French Indochina with the 4th Foreign Infantry Regiment. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel on 1 June 1938, after commanding a training regiment.
World War II[edit]
On February 23, 1940, he was appointed to command two battalions of Legionaries, which would shortly be known as the 13th Foreign Legion Demi-Brigade, commanding the 13 DBLE at the Battles of Narvik. After the evacuation of Norway, he spent a little time in France before joining the Free French in London, England with 500 of his men. He was promoted to Major General during the war. He was also a companion of the Liberation.[2]
Korean War service[edit]
Rather than retire, at age 60, Monclar volunteered to join the French forces fighting in Korea. That force was known as the bataillon de Corée, and was attached to the 23rd United States Infantry Regiment as part of the 2nd Infantry Division. Monclar took a temporary demotion from lieutenant general to lieutenant colonel in order to command that formation.[3] According to U.S. Army General Matthew Ridgeway:
I shall speak briefly of the 23rd US Infantry Regiment, Colonel Paul L. Freeman commanding, [and] with the French Battalion. Isolated far in advance of the general battle line, completely surrounded in near-zero weather, they repelled repeated assaults by day and night by vastly superior numbers of Chinese. They were finally relieved. I want to say that these American fighting men, with their French comrades-in-arms, measured up in every way to the battle conduct of the finest troops America and France have produced throughout their national existence.[1]
- Military Medal
- Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
- Companion of the Order of Liberation (1 June 1943)
- Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (11 citations)
- Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieures (6 citations)
- Croix de guerre 1939–1945 (3 citations)
- Resistance Medal with rosette
- Escapees' Medal
- Insignia for the Military Wounded (7 stars)
- Volunteer combatant's cross 1914–1918
- Colonial Medal with bars "Maroc 25–26" and "Erythrée"
- Syria-Cilicia commemorative medal
- Volunteer combatant's cross
- 1939–1945 Commemorative war medal
- 1914–1918 Inter-Allied Victory medal
- Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France
- Grand Officer of the Order of the Dragon of Annam
- Military Cross (UK)
- Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (UK)
- Silver Star (US)
- Legion of Merit (US)
- Commander of the Order of the Crown (Belgium)
- Croix de guerre (Belgium)
- Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav
- War Cross with sword (Norway)
- Norwegian Commemorative Medal
- Virtuti Militari (Poland)
- Médaille Commémorative de Corée (UN)
- Syrian Order of Merit
- Order of Merit(Lebanon)
- Greek Croix de Guerre
- Officer of the Order of the Star of Romania
- Military Merit Targuk with silver star (Korea)
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia
- Grand Officer of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite(Morocco)
- Knight Grand Cross Order of the Star of Anjouan
|This article has an unclear citation style. (September 2009)
|This article uses bare URLs for citations, which may be threatened by link rot. (June 2014)
- ^ a b http://rokdrop.com/2006/12/21/heroes-of-the-korean-war-ltc-ralph-monclar/
- ^ http://www.ordredelaliberation.fr/fr_compagnon/686.html
- ^ Quisefit, Laurent (5 November 2013). "The French Participation in the Korean War and the Establishment of a 'Path of Memory' in South Korea". Societies 3 (4): 427–444. doi:10.3390/soc3040427. ISSN 2075-4698.
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- French military personnel of World War I
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- Recipients of the Croix de Guerre (Belgium)
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- Grand Croix of the Légion d'honneur
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- Recipients of the Royal Order of Cambodia
- Grand Officers of the Order of Ouissam Alaouite (Morocco)
- Ecole Spéciale Militaire de Saint-Cyr alumni
- Officers of the French Foreign Legion
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