| User:SarahStierch/Wadsworth Jarrell Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 91: | Line 91: | | | In 1977 the Jarrell's moved from Washington, D.C. to [[Athens, Georgia]]. With his children getting older and the couple's toy company struggling to stay afloat, Jarrell became assistant professor at the [[University of Georgia]].<ref name ="D53"/> His position at the University assured him studio space and in 1979 he had two solo shows and participated in three AFRI-COBRA exhibitions. His work continued to be socially and politically aware with paintings like ''Festival #1'' (1978) showing brilliant Senufo figures, a work supporting south Africans at war. African imagery became more apparent in his paintings with [[zigzag]] patterns and [[lizards]] appearing, representing "that Africans, as the first people, have the right to speak on their own behalf," as seen in ''Midnight Poet at 125th Street & Lenox'' (1979). In 1979 Jarrell received grant money to create a 52 x 31 foot mural at the East Athens Community Center. A team of art students assisted Jarrell and Jae to complete the work, titled ''Ascension'', which remains in Athens today.<ref name ="D56"/> | | In 1977 the Jarrell's moved from Washington, D.C. to [[Athens, Georgia]]. With his children getting older and the couple's toy company struggling to stay afloat, Jarrell became assistant professor at the [[University of Georgia]].<ref name ="D53"/> His position at the University assured him studio space and in 1979 he had two solo shows and participated in three AFRI-COBRA exhibitions. His work continued to be socially and politically aware with paintings like ''Festival #1'' (1978) showing brilliant Senufo figures, a work supporting south Africans at war. African imagery became more apparent in his paintings with [[zigzag]] patterns and [[lizards]] appearing, representing "that Africans, as the first people, have the right to speak on their own behalf," as seen in ''Midnight Poet at 125th Street & Lenox'' (1979). In 1979 Jarrell received grant money to create a 52 x 31 foot mural at the East Athens Community Center. A team of art students assisted Jarrell and Jae to complete the work, titled ''Ascension'', which remains in Athens today.<ref name ="D56"/> | | | | | | | - | By the mid-1980s Jarrell was being represented by the Fay Gold Gallery in Atlanta. In 1984 the family moved to Atlanta when Jae accepted an art teacher position at [[The Lovett School]]. Jarrell continued to commute to Athens, continuing to teach. The move to Atlanta allowed the family to not only bring in more income, but, to allow Jarrell to sell more work and spark relationships with potential customers, galleries and museums in the region.<ref name ="D64">Douglas, 64.</ref> Jarrell became the painting professor for the University's Studies Abroad Program in 1986. For two months he lived in [[Cortona]], [[Italy]] with Jae and his two daughters, while Wadsworth Jr. remained in Atlanta finishing high school. The opportunity allowed him to explore the country, visiting historic sites throughout and the [[Venice Biennale]].<ref name ="D66">Douglas, 66.</ref> Inspired by his trip to Italy, he created the sculpture ''Tribute to Ovambo Bellows'', a conical-shaped painted tribute to the [[Ovambo people]]. Upon his return he was promoted to full professor at the University in February 1987, only to resign in 1988.<ref name ="D68">Douglas, 68.</ref> | + | By the mid-1980s Jarrell was being represented by the Fay Gold Gallery in Atlanta. In 1984 the family moved to Atlanta when Jae accepted an art teacher position at [[The Lovett School]]. Jarrell continued to commute to Athens, continuing to teach. The move to Atlanta allowed the family to not only bring in more income, but, to allow Jarrell to sell more work and spark relationships with potential customers, galleries and museums in the region.<ref name ="D64">Douglas, 64.</ref> Jarrell became the painting professor for the University's Studies Abroad Program in 1986. For two months he lived in [[Cortona]], [[Italy]] with Jae and his two daughters, while Wadsworth Jr. remained in Atlanta finishing high school. The opportunity allowed him to explore the country, visiting historic sites throughout and the [[Venice Biennale]].<ref name ="D66">Douglas, 66.</ref> Upon his return he was promoted to full professor at the University in February 1987, only to resign in 1988.<ref name ="D68">Douglas, 68.</ref> | | | | | | | | During the 1990s Jarrell continued to explore aspects of black life in his paintings. ''Dudes on the Street'' (1991) is a depiction of black life in the city; two cartoon-like men and two women stand on the street with an expired [[parking meter]] next to them. The background features a [[ribs (food)|ribs]] restaurant and a [[record shop]], with coolaid colors drenched the entire landscape. Robert Douglas compared the piece to ''Chicken Shack'' by [[Archibald Motley]] stating "both artists have fulfilled the mission of celebrating black life." To paintings about boxing were created during this time as well: ''Stride of a Legend/Tribute to Papa Tall'', a tribute to [[Muhammad Ali]] and [[textile]] designer [[Papa Tall]] of [[Senegal]], and ''The Champion (1991)'' a portrayal [[Evander Holyfield]].<ref name ="D80"/> | | During the 1990s Jarrell continued to explore aspects of black life in his paintings. ''Dudes on the Street'' (1991) is a depiction of black life in the city; two cartoon-like men and two women stand on the street with an expired [[parking meter]] next to them. The background features a [[ribs (food)|ribs]] restaurant and a [[record shop]], with coolaid colors drenched the entire landscape. Robert Douglas compared the piece to ''Chicken Shack'' by [[Archibald Motley]] stating "both artists have fulfilled the mission of celebrating black life." To paintings about boxing were created during this time as well: ''Stride of a Legend/Tribute to Papa Tall'', a tribute to [[Muhammad Ali]] and [[textile]] designer [[Papa Tall]] of [[Senegal]], and ''The Champion (1991)'' a portrayal [[Evander Holyfield]].<ref name ="D80"/> | | Line 106: | Line 106: | | | | | | | | Other works include: ''Corners of Jazz'' (1988), a large mural featuring [[Ray Charles]], [[Lester Young]], and [[Billie Holiday]], ''Shon'nuf'' (1989), featuring Ray Charles, ''At the Three Deuces'' (1991) with [[Miles Davis]], [[Charlie Parker]] and [[Sam Potter]], ''Basie at the Apollo''(1992) with [[Count Basie]]'s orchestra, ''The Empress'' (1992) for [[Bessie Smith]], and ''Lady & Prez #2'', showing Holiday and Young performing together.<ref name ="D72">Douglas, 72, 75.</ref> | | Other works include: ''Corners of Jazz'' (1988), a large mural featuring [[Ray Charles]], [[Lester Young]], and [[Billie Holiday]], ''Shon'nuf'' (1989), featuring Ray Charles, ''At the Three Deuces'' (1991) with [[Miles Davis]], [[Charlie Parker]] and [[Sam Potter]], ''Basie at the Apollo''(1992) with [[Count Basie]]'s orchestra, ''The Empress'' (1992) for [[Bessie Smith]], and ''Lady & Prez #2'', showing Holiday and Young performing together.<ref name ="D72">Douglas, 72, 75.</ref> | | | + | | | | + | ====Sculpture==== | | | + | | | | + | Inspired by his trip to Italy, he created the sculpture ''Tribute to Ovambo Bellows'', a conical-shaped painted tribute to the [[Ovambo people]], which would be the basis for a new shift in his work, towards sculpture.<ref name ="D68"/> These new works would be categorized by their heavy spiritual nature, reflective of African culture and heritage. ''Hausa Space - a Village'' (1993) represents the villages Jarrell visited in Nigeria. The houses that he saw were decorated with icons and symbols of spiritual and ritual meaning, painted in bright colors. These decorations are used to fight evil spirits, while Jarrell's pieces speak for peace.<ref name ="D85">Douglas, 85.</ref> Many of these sculptures blend elements of African art and design; ''Sorcerer'' (1993) and ''Messenger of Information'' (1993) show his earlier influences from Senufo art and other inspirations related to the design, spirituality and people of Africa.<ref name ="D89">Douglas, 89.</ref> | | | | | | | | He continues to lecture about his art speaking at venues such as the [[University of Alabama]].<ref name="USFed"/> | | He continues to lecture about his art speaking at venues such as the [[University of Alabama]].<ref name="USFed"/> | |
| Proselytism Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT specify that this article is using a neutral not negative meaning of the word | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 1: | Line 1: | | | {{Refimprove|date=August 2008}} | | {{Refimprove|date=August 2008}} | | - | '''Proselytizing''' is the act of attempting to convert people to another opinion and, particularly, [[Religious conversion|another religion]]. The word ''proselytize'' is derived ultimately from the [[Greek language]] prefix 'πρός' (toward) and the verb 'ηλυτος' (went). Historically in the [[Koine Greek]] [[Septuagint]] and [[New Testament]], the word [[proselyte]] denoted a [[gentile]] who was considering [[conversion to Judaism]]. Though the word proselytism originally referred to [[Early Christianity]] (and earlier [[Gentiles]]), it also refers to other religions' attempts to [[religious conversion|convert]] people to their beliefs or even any attempt to convert people to another point of view, religious or not. Today, the connotations of proselytizing are often negative and the word is commonly used to describe attempts to force people to convert. | + | '''Proselytizing''' is the act of attempting to convert people to another opinion and, particularly, [[Religious conversion|another religion]]. The word ''proselytize'' is derived ultimately from the [[Greek language]] prefix 'πρός' (toward) and the verb 'ηλυτος' (went). Historically in the [[Koine Greek]] [[Septuagint]] and [[New Testament]], the word [[proselyte]] denoted a [[gentile]] who was considering [[conversion to Judaism]]. Though the word proselytism originally referred to [[Early Christianity]] (and earlier [[Gentiles]]), it also refers to other religions' attempts to [[religious conversion|convert]] people to their beliefs or even any attempt to convert people to another point of view, religious or not. Today, the connotations of proselytizing are often negative and the word is commonly used to describe attempts to force people to convert; however, this article will be using it in the more neutral meaning of attempting to convert. | | | | | | | | ==In Christianity== | | ==In Christianity== | |
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| Anderson Silva Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT Typo fixing, replaced: extremely well- → extremely well using AWB (7660) | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 269: | Line 269: | | | | | | | | ==Fighting style== | | ==Fighting style== | | - | Silva is an extremely well-rounded fighter whose striking ability is considered to be one of the best in MMA.<ref>[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/569847-bj-penn-anderson-silva-and-the-15-best-boxers-in-mma#page/16 BJ Penn, Anderson Silva and the 15 Best Boxers in MMA | Bleacher Report<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.lowkick.com/UFC/Why-Anderson-Silva-is-the-best-p4p-fighter-in-the-world-11400 Why Anderson Silva is the best p4p fighter in the world | UFC News | LowKick.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Silva's striking accuracy, knockout power, technically vicious [[Muay Thai]] and ability to [[Counterpunch (boxing)|counterstrike]] makes him a danger to his opponents.<ref>[http://www.fighters.com/01/22/5-reasons-anderson-silva-could-beat-georges-st-pierre 5 Reasons Anderson Silva Could Beat Georges St. Pierre | MMA News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://martialarts.about.com/od/mmaandufc/p/asilvabio.htm Anderson Silva - Biography and Profile of Anderson Silva<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.fighters.com/07/19/great-moments-in-mma-history-anderson-silva-vs-chris-leben Great Moments in MMA History: Anderson Silva vs. Chris Leben | MMA News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Silva's striking uses three major strengths: technical precision, the [[jab]] and transitions and movement.<ref>[http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/8/6/1608971/ufc-117-preview-head-kick-legend UFC 117 Preview: Head Kick Legend Analyzes the Kick Boxing of Anderson Silva - Bloody Elbow<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Silva switches from [[Southpaw stance|Southpaw]] to [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]] with little drop-off in effectiveness.<ref>http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/71856.html</ref> Although it has been claimed that his ground game is not as good as his stand-up,<ref>[http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/4/5/1405501/anderson-silvas-mysteriously Anderson Silva's Mysteriously Successful Ground Game - Bloody Elbow<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Silva has submitted notable grapplers, including Olympic wrestler [[Dan Henderson]], Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt [[Travis Lutter]] and Olympic alternate [[Chael Sonnen]]. | + | Silva is an extremely well rounded fighter whose striking ability is considered to be one of the best in MMA.<ref>[http://bleacherreport.com/articles/569847-bj-penn-anderson-silva-and-the-15-best-boxers-in-mma#page/16 BJ Penn, Anderson Silva and the 15 Best Boxers in MMA | Bleacher Report<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.lowkick.com/UFC/Why-Anderson-Silva-is-the-best-p4p-fighter-in-the-world-11400 Why Anderson Silva is the best p4p fighter in the world | UFC News | LowKick.com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Silva's striking accuracy, knockout power, technically vicious [[Muay Thai]] and ability to [[Counterpunch (boxing)|counterstrike]] makes him a danger to his opponents.<ref>[http://www.fighters.com/01/22/5-reasons-anderson-silva-could-beat-georges-st-pierre 5 Reasons Anderson Silva Could Beat Georges St. Pierre | MMA News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://martialarts.about.com/od/mmaandufc/p/asilvabio.htm Anderson Silva - Biography and Profile of Anderson Silva<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref><ref>[http://www.fighters.com/07/19/great-moments-in-mma-history-anderson-silva-vs-chris-leben Great Moments in MMA History: Anderson Silva vs. Chris Leben | MMA News<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Silva's striking uses three major strengths: technical precision, the [[jab]] and transitions and movement.<ref>[http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/8/6/1608971/ufc-117-preview-head-kick-legend UFC 117 Preview: Head Kick Legend Analyzes the Kick Boxing of Anderson Silva - Bloody Elbow<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Silva switches from [[Southpaw stance|Southpaw]] to [[Orthodox stance|Orthodox]] with little drop-off in effectiveness.<ref>http://www.espn.co.uk/ufc/sport/story/71856.html</ref> Although it has been claimed that his ground game is not as good as his stand-up,<ref>[http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/4/5/1405501/anderson-silvas-mysteriously Anderson Silva's Mysteriously Successful Ground Game - Bloody Elbow<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Silva has submitted notable grapplers, including Olympic wrestler [[Dan Henderson]], Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blackbelt [[Travis Lutter]] and Olympic alternate [[Chael Sonnen]]. | | | | | | | | ==Championships and accomplishments== | | ==Championships and accomplishments== | |
| List of Coronation Street characters Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT Reverted edits by 86.165.237.243 (talk) to last version by Gungadin | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 126: | Line 126: | | | !width="160"|Character !!width="180"|Actor !!width="380"|Duration | | !width="160"|Character !!width="180"|Actor !!width="380"|Duration | | | |- | | |- | | - | |[[Bill Webster]] || [[Peter Armitage (actor)|Peter Armitage]] || 1984–1985, 1995–1997, 2006– | + | |[[Bill Webster]] || [[Peter Armitage (actor)|Peter Armitage]] || 1984–1985, 1995–1997, 2006–2010, 2011— | | | |- | | |- | | | |[[Amy Barlow]] || [[Elle Mulvaney]] || 2004— | | |[[Amy Barlow]] || [[Elle Mulvaney]] || 2004— | |
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| User:TaerkastUA Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT I'm baaack. | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 1: | Line 1: | | | {{DISPLAYTITLE:<span style="color:red">User:</span><span style="color:#8B0000">''Taerkast''</span><span style="color:#0000f1">''UA''</span>}} | | {{DISPLAYTITLE:<span style="color:red">User:</span><span style="color:#8B0000">''Taerkast''</span><span style="color:#0000f1">''UA''</span>}} | | - | {{vacation3|[[User:TaerkastUA|Taerkast]]|start=10 April 2011|end=30 April 2011}} | | | | {{User:TaerkastUA/Projects}} | | {{User:TaerkastUA/Projects}} | | | | | | |
| Codium fragile Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT +link | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 16: | Line 16: | | | | synonyms = | | | synonyms = | | | }} | | }} | | - | '''''Codium fragile''''', also known as '''Green sea fingers''', '''Dead man's fingers''', '''felty fingers''',<ref>http://www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/ezidweb/seaweeds/Codiumfragile.htm</ref> '''felt-alga''',<ref>http://www.eol.org/pages/912591</ref> '''Green sponge''' and <ref>http://myweb.dal.ca/rescheib/codium.html</ref> '''Green fleece'''<ref>http://www.mass.gov/czm/invasives/docs/invaders/c_fragile.pdf</ref> is an invasive species of [[seaweed]] in the family [[Codiaceae]]. | + | '''''Codium fragile''''', also known as '''Green sea fingers''', '''Dead man's fingers''', '''felty fingers''',<ref>http://www.beachwatchers.wsu.edu/ezidweb/seaweeds/Codiumfragile.htm</ref> '''felt-alga''',<ref>http://www.eol.org/pages/912591</ref> '''Green sponge''' and <ref>http://myweb.dal.ca/rescheib/codium.html</ref> '''Green fleece'''<ref>http://www.mass.gov/czm/invasives/docs/invaders/c_fragile.pdf</ref> is an [[invasive species]] of [[seaweed]] in the family [[Codiaceae]]. | | | | | | | | This siphonous alga is dark green in colour. It appears as a fuzzy patch of tubular fingers. These formations hang down from rocks during low tide, hence the name Dead man's fingers.<ref>http://www.mbari.org/staff/conn/botany/greens/kathy/index.htm</ref> The branches, or ''fingers'', are up to 1 cm wide, and can extend to lengths of over 30 cm. | | This siphonous alga is dark green in colour. It appears as a fuzzy patch of tubular fingers. These formations hang down from rocks during low tide, hence the name Dead man's fingers.<ref>http://www.mbari.org/staff/conn/botany/greens/kathy/index.htm</ref> The branches, or ''fingers'', are up to 1 cm wide, and can extend to lengths of over 30 cm. | | Line 23: | Line 23: | | | | | | | | It has no asexual (sporophyte) stage, and male and female gametes are both produced on separate plants. | | It has no asexual (sporophyte) stage, and male and female gametes are both produced on separate plants. | | - | <!--this source says they are syns<ref>http://www.seaweed.ie/descriptions/Codium_fragile.html</ref>--> | | | | | | | | | ==Subspecies== | | ==Subspecies== | |
| A44 road Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT copy edit | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 17: | Line 17: | | | | | | | | ==History== | | ==History== | | - | The original (1923) route of the A44 was [[Chipping Norton]] to [[Aberystwyth]]. No changes were made to the route of the A44 in the early years. After the second world war, the section between [[Rhayader]] and [[Llangurig]] was renumbered [[A470 road|A470]], as part of the creation of a through route between [[South Wales|South]] and [[North Wales]]. The A44 was extended to [[Oxford]] in the 1990s, replacing part of the [[A34 road|A34]] when the [[M40 motorway]] was completed. | + | The original (1923) route of the A44 was [[Chipping Norton]] to [[Aberystwyth]]. No changes were made to the route of the A44 in the early years. After the Second World War, the section between [[Rhayader]] and [[Llangurig]] was renumbered [[A470 road|A470]], as part of the creation of a through route between [[South Wales|South]] and [[North Wales]]. The A44 was extended to [[Oxford]] in the 1990s, replacing part of the [[A34 road|A34]] when the [[M40 motorway]] was completed. | | | | | | | - | In 2004 a Bypass was constructed around [[Wyre Piddle]]. As a result, the A44 was rerouted down the A4538 between [[Evesham]] and [[Worcester]] and therefore no longer goes down [[Pershore]] High Street. The old route is now known as the B4084. | + | In 2004 a bypass was constructed around [[Wyre Piddle]]. As a result, the A44 was rerouted down the A4538 between [[Evesham]] and [[Worcester]] and therefore no longer goes down [[Pershore]] High Street. The old route is now known as the B4084. | | | | | | | | ==Route== | | ==Route== | | - | ===Oxford - Evesham=== | + | ===Oxford–Evesham=== | | | | | | | - | The road begins at a [[roundabout]] junction with the [[A40 road]] on the northern outskirts of Oxford in [[Oxfordshire]]. It has a [[Grade separation|grade separated]] junction with the [[A34 road (England)|A34 road]] (leading to the [[M40 motorway]] and [[Winchester]]). From here, the road runs north-west, and has a {{convert|2|mi|adj=on}} section of [[dual carriageway]] close to the village of [[Kidlington]] before reaching the town of [[Woodstock, Oxfordshire|Woodstock]], home to [[Blenheim Palace]]. The road then reaches the main market street in [[Chipping Norton]] before entering the [[Cotswolds]]. The road here has many hills and turns, and is single carriageway with some tight bends, with not much opportunity for overtaking. | + | The road begins at a [[roundabout]] junction with the [[A40 road]] on the northern outskirts of Oxford in [[Oxfordshire]]. It has a [[Grade separation|grade separated]] junction with the [[A34 road (England)|A34 road]] (leading to the [[M40 motorway]] and [[Winchester]]). From here, the road runs northwest, and has a {{convert|2|mi|adj=on}} section of [[dual-carriageway]] close to the village of [[Kidlington]] before reaching the town of [[Woodstock, Oxfordshire|Woodstock]], home to [[Blenheim Palace]]. The road then reaches the main market street in [[Chipping Norton]] before entering the [[Cotswolds]]. The road here has many hills and turns, and is single-carriageway with some tight bends, with not much opportunity for overtaking. | | | | | | | | The road then enters [[Gloucestershire]], and the town of [[Moreton in Marsh]], before sweeping up through woodland until it reaches Fish Hill near [[Broadway, Worcestershire|Broadway]] in [[Worcestershire]]. At this point, it becomes 3-lane and descends steeply through some sharp bends. It then bypasses Broadway before meeting up with the [[A46 road|A46]]/[[A435 road|A435]] [[Evesham]] bypass. | | The road then enters [[Gloucestershire]], and the town of [[Moreton in Marsh]], before sweeping up through woodland until it reaches Fish Hill near [[Broadway, Worcestershire|Broadway]] in [[Worcestershire]]. At this point, it becomes 3-lane and descends steeply through some sharp bends. It then bypasses Broadway before meeting up with the [[A46 road|A46]]/[[A435 road|A435]] [[Evesham]] bypass. | | | | | | | - | ===Evesham - Leominster=== | + | ===Evesham–Leominster=== | | | | | | | - | On reaching the northern end of the [[Evesham]] bypass the A44 heads north west, passing [[Wyre Piddle]] and the town of [[Pershore]] before reaching the crossroads near [[Spetchley]]. The road then crosses the [[M5 motorway]] and onto [[Worcester]]'s eastern bypass ([[A4440 road|A440]]). It then turns south along the bypass before rejoining its original line west into the city itself. The road passes the [[Cathedral|Worcester Cathedral]], crosses the [[River Severn]] and then meets the Western end of the bypass. | + | On reaching the northern end of the Evesham bypass the A44 heads northwest, passing [[Wyre Piddle]] and the town of [[Pershore]] before reaching the crossroads near [[Spetchley]]. The road then crosses the [[M5 motorway]] and onto [[Worcester]]'s eastern bypass ([[A4440 road|A440]]). It then turns south along the bypass before rejoining its original line west into the city itself. The road passes the [[Worcester Cathedral|Cathedral]], crosses the [[River Severn]] and then meets the western end of the bypass. | | | | | | | - | After leaving Worcester, the A44 continues west past the village of [[Broadwas]], following the [[River Teme]] until [[Knightwick]] where it climbs over Bringsty Common before descending towards [[Bromyard]]. The A44 bypasses Bromyard Town Centre and heads west over the downs to [[Bredenbury]]. It then crosses the [[River Lugg]] before meeting the [[A49 road|A49]] [[Leominster]] Bypass, where it turns left and heads through the town centre. | + | After leaving Worcester, the A44 continues west past the village of [[Broadwas]], following the [[River Teme]] until [[Knightwick]] where it climbs over Bringsty Common before descending towards [[Bromyard]]. The A44 bypasses Bromyard town centre and heads west over the downs to [[Bredenbury]]. It then crosses the [[River Lugg]] before meeting the [[A49 road|A49]] [[Leominster]] bypass, where it turns left and heads through the town centre. | | | | | | | - | ===Leominster - Rhayader=== | + | ===Leominster–Rhayader=== | | | | | | | - | After leaving [[Leominster]], the A44 crosses over the [[River Arrow, Wales|River Arrow]] to bypass [[Monkland]]. The road then heads towards the [[Black and white village]]s of [[Eardisland]] and [[Pembridge]]. After Pembridge the A44 meanders west, passing numerous orchards en-route, before reaching [[Lyonshall]], where the road meets the [[A480 road|A480]] and passes [[Offa's Dyke]]. A couple of miles later and the A44 meets [[Kington]]. The road bypasses the town and follows the [[River Arrow, Wales|River Arrow]] before reaching the [[Wales-England border|Welsh border]]. | + | After leaving Leominster, the A44 crosses the [[River Arrow, Wales|River Arrow]] to bypass [[Monkland]]. The road then heads towards the [[black and white village]]s of [[Eardisland]] and [[Pembridge]]. After Pembridge the A44 meanders west, passing numerous orchards en-route, before reaching [[Lyonshall]], where the road meets the [[A480 road|A480]] and passes [[Offa's Dyke]]. A couple of miles later and the A44 meets [[Kington]]. The road bypasses the town and follows the River Arrow before reaching the [[Wales-England border|Welsh border]]. | | | | | | | - | Leaving [[Herefordshire]] and entering [[Powys]], the road continues through [[Walton, Powys|Walton]] and passes the village of [[New Radnor]], before turning south to [[Llanfihangel Nant Melan]]. The road then turns north west to do some serious hill-climbing before winding its way downhill to a plateau. A few miles later it reaches [[Penybont]] and [[Crossgates, Powys|Crossgates]], where it meets the [[A483 road]]. Eight miles further the A44 reaches [[Rhayader]]. | + | Leaving [[Herefordshire]] and entering [[Powys]], the road continues through [[Walton, Powys|Walton]] and passes the village of [[New Radnor]], before turning south to [[Llanfihangel Nant Melan]]. The road then turns northwest to do some serious hill-climbing before winding its way downhill to a plateau. A few miles later it reaches [[Penybont]] and [[Crossgates, Powys|Crossgates]], where it meets the [[A483 road]]. Eight miles further the A44 reaches [[Rhayader]]. | | | | | | | - | ===Rhayader - Aberystwyth=== | + | ===Rhayader–Aberystwyth=== | | | | | | | - | On reaching the centre of [[Rhayader]], traffic heads to the left of the clocktower before immediately turning right, where the road passes through the town and joins the [[A470 road|A470]] for 9 miles to [[Llangurig]], following the course of the [[River Wye]]. Leaving Llangurig, the road starts clinging to hill sides as it winds its way through the [[Cambrian Mountains]]. A few miles later, the River Wye crosses under the road and up the hill to the north. | + | On reaching the centre of Rhayader, traffic heads to the left of the clock tower before immediately turning right, where the road passes through the town and joins the [[A470 road|A470]] for 9 miles to [[Llangurig]], following the course of the [[River Wye]]. Leaving Llangurig, the road starts clinging to hillsides as it winds its way through the [[Cambrian Mountains]]. A few miles later, the River Wye crosses under the road and up the hill to the north. | | | | | | | - | The next hamlet is [[Eisteddfa Gurig]], which at 1339 feet (408 metres) above sea level, is the highest point en route and the location of the iconic [[Elvis Rock]]. The A44 then descends into the remote settlement of [[Ponterwyd]]. The road passes several abandoned mines en route to the villages of [[Goginan]] and [[Capel Bangor]], where it meets the [[River Rheidol]]. The road then passes the village of [[Llanbadarn Fawr]], continuing for its last mile through the outskirts of [[Aberystwyth]] before terminating on the [[A487 road|A487]] at Penglais Hill. | + | The next hamlet is [[Eisteddfa Gurig]], which at 1339 feet (408 metres) above sea level is the highest point en route and the location of the iconic [[Elvis Rock]]. The A44 then descends into the remote settlement of [[Ponterwyd]]. The road passes several abandoned mines en route to the villages of [[Goginan]] and [[Capel Bangor]], where it meets the [[River Rheidol]]. The road then passes the village of [[Llanbadarn Fawr]], continuing for its last mile through the outskirts of [[Aberystwyth]] before terminating on the [[A487 road|A487]] at Penglais Hill. | | | | | | | | ==Former routes== | | ==Former routes== | | | ===Bypasses and realignments=== | | ===Bypasses and realignments=== | | - | * Evesham: the route used to go through the centre of the town, now runs to the north. | + | * Evesham: the route used to go through the centre of the town, but now runs to the north. | | - | * Evesham – Worcester: the route used to run on a road to the south. | + | * Evesham–Worcester: the route used to run on a road to the south. | | - | * Leominster – Kington: for 4.8 miles (7.8 km) west of Barons' Cross the road formerly followed a more northerly route, crossing the [[River Arrow, Wales|River Arrow]] at [[Eardisland]]. | + | * Leominster–Kington: for {{convert|4.8|mi}} west of Barons' Cross the road formerly followed a more northerly route, crossing the [[River Arrow, Wales|River Arrow]] at [[Eardisland]]. | | | | | | | | ==External links== | | ==External links== | |
| User:Cyclonebiskit/Sandbox7 Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT New Carlisle EF0 | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 1,320: | Line 1,320: | | | | | | | | ===Ohio=== | | ===Ohio=== | | | + | {{Tornado Chart | | | + | |Total = 1 | | | + | |F0 = 1 | | | + | |F1 = 0 | | | + | |F2 = 0 | | | + | |F3 = 0 | | | + | |F4 = 0 | | | + | |F5 = 0 | | | + | |Enhanced=yes | | | + | }} | | | + | | | | + | {| class="wikitable collapsible" style="width:100%;" | | | + | !colspan="7"|List of reported tornadoes – Wednesday, April 27, 2011 | | | + | |- | | | + | |'''<center>[[Enhanced Fujita scale|EF#]]'''</center> || <center>'''Location'''</center> || <center>'''County'''</center> || <center>'''Coord.'''</center> || <center>'''Time (UTC)'''</center> || <center>'''Path length'''</center> || <center>'''Comments/Damage'''</center> | | | + | |- | | | + | | colspan="7" style="text-align:center;"|'''[[Ohio]]''' | | | + | |- | | | + | |bgcolor=#{{storm colour|storm}} | <big>'''EF0'''</big> | | | + | |'''[[New Carlisle, Ohio|New Carlisle]] area''' | | | + | |[[Clark County, Maryland|Clark]] | | | + | |{{Coord|39.92|-84.03|name=New Carlisle (Apr. 27, EF0)}} | | | + | |1353 | | | + | |{{convert|1.5|mi|km|}} | | | + | |A brief tornado touched down near New Carlisle. Damage was mainly confined to trees, though an RV dealership sustained structural damage. | | | + | |- | | | + | |colspan="7" | <small>Sources: [http://www.webcitation.org/5yMEURf1O NWS Wilmington] | | | + | |} | | | | | | | | ===New York=== | | ===New York=== | |
| Third Summers brother Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 14: | Line 14: | | | ==Adam X== | | ==Adam X== | | | {{Main|Adam X the X-Treme}} | | {{Main|Adam X the X-Treme}} | | - | Beginning with ''X-Men'' #39, [[Adam X the X-Treme]] was intended to be the additional brother to Cyclops once mentioned cryptically by [[Mister Sinister]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicsalliance.com/2009/11/23/strangest-most-bizarre-superpowers-comics/|title=The Most Bizarre Superpowers In Comics|editor=ComicsAlliance.com|author=Chris Sims|date=November 23, 2009|accessdate=April 30, 2011}}</ref> Sinister mentioned that he did not want Cyclops or "[his] brothers" to succumb to the [[Legacy Virus]], but the plans for this were dropped when [[Fabian Nicieza]] left Marvel's various X-Titles in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/article/showquestion.asp?faq=4&fldAuto=67|title=Third Summes Brother|editor=UncannyXmen.Net|author=Peter Luzifer|date=February 21, 2002|accessdate=April 30, 2011}}</ref> He was supposed to be the son of [[D'Ken]] and Katherine Anne Summers, the mother of [[mutant (comics)|mutant]] Cyclops, Havok, and (as subsequently revealed) [[Vulcan (Marvel Comics)|Vulcan]], who had been captured by the [[Shi'ar]]. While this origin was never confirmed in the comics themselves, Adam is half-human, and Katherine was the only (known) human woman in Shi'ar space at the time. ''[[X-Men: Legacy|X-Men]]'' #39 (December 1994) featured a story about Adam discovering Philip Summers (father of Christopher Summers and grandfather of Cyclops and Havok) in the Alaskan wilderness and feeling an unusual connection to the old man.<ref name="CBR Legends#217">{{cite web|url=http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/07/23/comic-book-legends-revealed-217/|title=Comic Book Legends Revealed #217|editor=[[Comic Book Resources]]|author=Brian Cronin|date=July 23, 2009|accessdate=April 30, 2011}}</ref> | + | Beginning with ''X-Men'' #39, [[Adam X the X-Treme]] was intended to be the additional brother to Cyclops once mentioned cryptically by [[Mister Sinister]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.comicsalliance.com/2009/11/23/strangest-most-bizarre-superpowers-comics/|title=The Most Bizarre Superpowers In Comics|editor=[[ComicsAlliance]]|author=Chris Sims|date=November 23, 2009|accessdate=April 30, 2011}}</ref> Sinister mentioned that he did not want Cyclops or "[his] brothers" to succumb to the [[Legacy Virus]], but the plans for this were dropped when [[Fabian Nicieza]] left Marvel's various X-Titles in 1995.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uncannyxmen.net/db/article/showquestion.asp?faq=4&fldAuto=67|title=Third Summes Brother|editor=UncannyXmen.Net|author=Peter Luzifer|date=February 21, 2002|accessdate=April 30, 2011}}</ref> He was supposed to be the son of [[D'Ken]] and Katherine Anne Summers, the mother of [[mutant (comics)|mutant]] Cyclops, Havok, and (as subsequently revealed) [[Vulcan (Marvel Comics)|Vulcan]], who had been captured by the [[Shi'ar]]. While this origin was never confirmed in the comics themselves, Adam is half-human, and Katherine was the only (known) human woman in Shi'ar space at the time. ''[[X-Men: Legacy|X-Men]]'' #39 (December 1994) featured a story about Adam discovering Philip Summers (father of Christopher Summers and grandfather of Cyclops and Havok) in the Alaskan wilderness and feeling an unusual connection to the old man.<ref name="CBR Legends#217">{{cite web|url=http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2009/07/23/comic-book-legends-revealed-217/|title=Comic Book Legends Revealed #217|editor=[[Comic Book Resources]]|author=Brian Cronin|date=July 23, 2009|accessdate=April 30, 2011}}</ref> | | | | | | | | Nicieza left the X-Men office in 1995, and many of his plots were taken in new directions. With the emergence of the comic series ''[[X-Treme X-Men]]'' in 2001, the reappearance of the character X-Treme was made even more unlikely, due to the likelihood of confusion. | | Nicieza left the X-Men office in 1995, and many of his plots were taken in new directions. With the emergence of the comic series ''[[X-Treme X-Men]]'' in 2001, the reappearance of the character X-Treme was made even more unlikely, due to the likelihood of confusion. | |
| Slavic-speakers of Greek Macedonia Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 75: | Line 75: | | | | | | | | ==History== | | ==History== | | - | [[Image:Greece linguistic minorities.svg|thumb|left|250px|Principal areas with presence of Slavic speakers in Greece (pink and purple), along with other minority language communities. Greek is today spoken as the dominant language throughout the country.<ref>See Ethnologue ([http://www.ethnologue.com/show_map.asp?name=GR&seq=10]); Euromosaic, ''Le (slavo)macédonien / bulgare en Grèce'', ''L'arvanite / albanais en Grèce'', ''Le valaque/aromoune-aroumane en Grèce'', and Mercator-Education: European Network for Regional or Minority Languages and Education, ''The Turkish language in education in Greece''. cf. also P. Trudgill, "Greece and European Turkey: From Religious to Linguistic Identity", in S Barbour, C Carmichael (eds.), ''Language and nationalism in Europe'', Oxford University Press 2000.</ref>]] | + | [[Image:Greece linguistic minorities .png|thumb|left|250px|Principal areas with presence of Slavic speakers in Greece (pink and blue), along with other minority language communities. Greek is today spoken as the dominant language throughout the country.<ref>See Ethnologue ([http://www.ethnologue.com/show_map.asp?name=GR&seq=10]); Euromosaic, ''Le (slavo)macédonien / bulgare en Grèce'', ''L'arvanite / albanais en Grèce'', ''Le valaque/aromoune-aroumane en Grèce'', and Mercator-Education: European Network for Regional or Minority Languages and Education, ''The Turkish language in education in Greece''. cf. also P. Trudgill, "Greece and European Turkey: From Religious to Linguistic Identity", in S Barbour, C Carmichael (eds.), ''Language and nationalism in Europe'', Oxford University Press 2000.</ref>]] | | | | | | | | The [[Slavic peoples|Slavs]] took advantage of the desolation left by the nomadic tribes and in the 6th century settled the Balkan Peninsula. Aided by the [[Eurasian Avars|Avars]] and the [[Bulgars]], the Slavic tribes started in the 6th century a gradual invasion into the Byzantine lands. | | The [[Slavic peoples|Slavs]] took advantage of the desolation left by the nomadic tribes and in the 6th century settled the Balkan Peninsula. Aided by the [[Eurasian Avars|Avars]] and the [[Bulgars]], the Slavic tribes started in the 6th century a gradual invasion into the Byzantine lands. | |
| Legend of the Seeker Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT Undid revision 426894355 by 174.101.8.130 (talk) (AGF) rm personal opinion by editor | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 59: | Line 59: | | | | | | | | * [[Jon Brazier]] as [[Thaddicus Zorander]] - Zedd's ne'er-do-well brother, who resents living in Zedd's shadow because of Zedd being more relied upon as a child than Thaddicus because Zedd had magic and Thaddicus did not. He is a dead-beat irresponsible person and a swindler, but his heart is in the right place and he tries to do honor to the Zorander family name. Despite their initial differences and problems with each other, Zedd cares deeply for Thaddicus. Since childhood, they both share the interest of getting revenge on Panis Rahl, who murdered their father, Carracticus Zorander. | | * [[Jon Brazier]] as [[Thaddicus Zorander]] - Zedd's ne'er-do-well brother, who resents living in Zedd's shadow because of Zedd being more relied upon as a child than Thaddicus because Zedd had magic and Thaddicus did not. He is a dead-beat irresponsible person and a swindler, but his heart is in the right place and he tries to do honor to the Zorander family name. Despite their initial differences and problems with each other, Zedd cares deeply for Thaddicus. Since childhood, they both share the interest of getting revenge on Panis Rahl, who murdered their father, Carracticus Zorander. | | - | i truly beleve this show is great. | | | | | | | | | ==Episodes== | | ==Episodes== | |
| User talk:Galassi Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 1,025: | Line 1,025: | | | ==Article ban: Battle of Konotop== | | ==Article ban: Battle of Konotop== | | | For renewed revert-warring on [[Battle of Konotop]] and unconstructive conduct on its talk page, I am indefinitely '''topic-banning''' you from that article under the provisions of the [[WP:DIGWUREN]] discretionary sanction rules. [[User:Future Perfect at Sunrise|Fut.Perf.]] [[User talk:Future Perfect at Sunrise|☼]] 15:11, 27 April 2011 (UTC) | | For renewed revert-warring on [[Battle of Konotop]] and unconstructive conduct on its talk page, I am indefinitely '''topic-banning''' you from that article under the provisions of the [[WP:DIGWUREN]] discretionary sanction rules. [[User:Future Perfect at Sunrise|Fut.Perf.]] [[User talk:Future Perfect at Sunrise|☼]] 15:11, 27 April 2011 (UTC) | | | + | : Duly noted. Do me a favor and take a look at the recent content dispute at http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Aleksandr_Kolchak&curid=170155&action=history.--[[User:Galassi|Galassi]] ([[User talk:Galassi#top|talk]]) 14:32, 1 May 2011 (UTC) | |
| Sudan Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 104: | Line 104: | | | <!-- Among Sudan's population of 42 million people, [[Sunni Islam]] is the largest religion,<ref>[[Staff writer]] (27 December 2010). [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/su.html "Sudan"]. ''[[The World Factbook]]''. [[Central Intelligence Agency|U.S. Central Intelligence Agency]]. Retrieved 8 January 2011. {{ISSN|1553-8133}}. "Religions: Sunni Muslim 70% (in north), Christian 5% (mostly in south and Khartoum), indigenous beliefs 25%."</ref> while [[Arabic language|Arabic]] and [[English language|English]] are the official languages.<ref>{{cite web|author=[[Staff writer]]|url=http://www.ethnologue.org/show_language.asp?code=apd |title=Arabic, Sudanese Spoken — A Language of Sudan|work=[[Ethnologue]]|date=undated |accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{dead link|date=December 2010}} [http://www.languages.salford.ac.uk/staff/dickins.php School of Language]. [[University of Salford]].</ref> --> | | <!-- Among Sudan's population of 42 million people, [[Sunni Islam]] is the largest religion,<ref>[[Staff writer]] (27 December 2010). [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/su.html "Sudan"]. ''[[The World Factbook]]''. [[Central Intelligence Agency|U.S. Central Intelligence Agency]]. Retrieved 8 January 2011. {{ISSN|1553-8133}}. "Religions: Sunni Muslim 70% (in north), Christian 5% (mostly in south and Khartoum), indigenous beliefs 25%."</ref> while [[Arabic language|Arabic]] and [[English language|English]] are the official languages.<ref>{{cite web|author=[[Staff writer]]|url=http://www.ethnologue.org/show_language.asp?code=apd |title=Arabic, Sudanese Spoken — A Language of Sudan|work=[[Ethnologue]]|date=undated |accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref>{{dead link|date=December 2010}} [http://www.languages.salford.ac.uk/staff/dickins.php School of Language]. [[University of Salford]].</ref> --> | | | | | | | - | <!-- A [[Southern Sudanese independence referendum, 2011|referendum]] took place in [[Southern Sudan]] from 9 to 15 January 2011,<ref>{{cite web|author=[[Staff writer]]|url=http://www.tehrantimes.com/Index_view.asp?code=233845 |title=First Day of South Sudan Referendum Ends Peacefully |work=[[Tehran Times]] |date=10 January 2011 |accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> on whether the region should remain a part of Sudan or be independent.<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Staff writer]]|url=http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90855/7172411.html |title=Sudan's Referendum Commission Says Southern Sudan Referendum on Jan. 9 |publisher =''[[Xinhua News Agency]]'' (via ''[[People's Daily]]'') |date=21 October 2010 |accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref>Vuni, Isaac (12 July 2007). [http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article22813 "Road to 2011 Referendum Is Full of Obstacles — South Sudan's Kiir"]. ''[[Sudan Tribune]]''. Retrieved 14 January 2011.</ref> The referendum was one of the consequences of the 2005 [[Comprehensive Peace Agreement|Naivasha Agreement]] between the [[Khartoum]] central government and the [[Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement]] (SPLA/M) Preliminary results released by the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission on 30 January 2011 indicate that 98% of voters selected the "separation" option, with 1% selecting "unity". <ref>http://southernsudan2011.com/</ref> If these results are confirmed, Southern Sudan is expected to become an independent country on 9 July 2011.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12190101 "Sudan deal to end Abyei clashes"] BBC News 14 January 2011 Retrieved 26 January 2011</ref> The name for the new nation will most likely be "Republic of South Sudan". --> | + | <!-- A [[Southern Sudanese independence referendum, 2011|referendum]] took place in [[Southern Sudan]] from 9 to 15 January 2011,<ref>{{cite web|author=[[Staff writer]]|url=http://www.tehrantimes.com/Index_view.asp?code=233845 |title=First Day of South Sudan Referendum Ends Peacefully |work=[[Tehran Times]] |date=10 January 2011 |accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref> on whether the region should remain a part of Sudan or be independent.<ref>{{cite news|author=[[Staff writer]]|url=http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/90855/7172411.html |title=Sudan's Referendum Commission Says Southern Sudan Referendum on Jan. 9 |publisher =''[[Xinhua News Agency]]'' (via ''[[People's Daily]]'') |date=21 October 2010 |accessdate=14 January 2011}}</ref><ref>Vuni, Isaac (12 July 2007). [http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article22813 "Road to 2011 Referendum Is Full of Obstacles — South Sudan's Kiir"]. ''[[Sudan Tribune]]''. Retrieved 14 January 2011.</ref> The referendum was one of the consequences of the 2005 [[Comprehensive Peace Agreement|Naivasha Agreement]] between the [[Khartoum]] central government and the [[Sudan People's Liberation Army/Movement]] (SPLA/M) Preliminary results released by the Southern Sudan Referendum Commission on 30 January 2011 indicate that 98% of voters selected the "separation" option, with 1% selecting "unity". <ref>http://southernsudan2011.com/</ref> If these results are confirmed, Southern Sudan is expected to become an independent country on 9 July 2011.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12190101 "Sudan deal to end Abyei clashes"] BBC News 14 January 2011 Retrieved 26 January 2011</ref> The name for the new nation will most likely be "Republic of South Sudan". --> It's yah boy Bangs, nah mean? | | | | | | | | ==History== | | ==History== | |
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| April 25–28, 2011 tornado outbreak Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 100: | Line 100: | | | |- | | |- | | | | style="background:#e6e9ff;"|Totals | | | style="background:#e6e9ff;"|Totals | | - | | style="background:#e6e9ff;"|'''352''' | + | | style="background:#e6e9ff;"|'''353''' | | | |- | | |- | | | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| <nowiki>*</nowiki><small>With no confirmed tornadoes in Kentucky for the 27th,<br>it was a flood-related death.<ref>http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/3dec6631dc82473eadc5d64c4470f338/KY--Kentucky-Flooding-Fatal/</ref> A few other </br>deaths listed here may be due to flooding or </br>due to straight-line winds as well.</small> | | | colspan="2" style="text-align:center;"| <nowiki>*</nowiki><small>With no confirmed tornadoes in Kentucky for the 27th,<br>it was a flood-related death.<ref>http://www.greenfieldreporter.com/view/story/3dec6631dc82473eadc5d64c4470f338/KY--Kentucky-Flooding-Fatal/</ref> A few other </br>deaths listed here may be due to flooding or </br>due to straight-line winds as well.</small> | |
| Rahul Dravid Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 136: | Line 136: | | | On 16 August 2009 Dravid was called back to the Indian ODI team following his good show at that years IPL and the struggle of the younger players' problems against the short ball. | | On 16 August 2009 Dravid was called back to the Indian ODI team following his good show at that years IPL and the struggle of the younger players' problems against the short ball. | | | | | | | - | == Dravid in World Cups == | + | == Sunny in World Cups == | | | Dravid was top scorer in [[1999 Cricket World Cup|the 7th World Cup (1999)]], scoring 461 runs. He is the only Indian to score two back to back centuries at the World Cup. He scored 110 vs Kenya and followed it with a masterly 145 against Sri Lanka in Taunton, in a match where he kept wickets. He was vice captain during 2003 World cup where India reached the final, serving his team in the dual capacity of a batsman and wicket keeper to accommodate an additional batsman, a move that paid huge dividends for India. Dravid was the captain during the [[2007 cricket world cup]] in West Indies, where [[Indian cricket team]] had a dismal campaign. | | Dravid was top scorer in [[1999 Cricket World Cup|the 7th World Cup (1999)]], scoring 461 runs. He is the only Indian to score two back to back centuries at the World Cup. He scored 110 vs Kenya and followed it with a masterly 145 against Sri Lanka in Taunton, in a match where he kept wickets. He was vice captain during 2003 World cup where India reached the final, serving his team in the dual capacity of a batsman and wicket keeper to accommodate an additional batsman, a move that paid huge dividends for India. Dravid was the captain during the [[2007 cricket world cup]] in West Indies, where [[Indian cricket team]] had a dismal campaign. | | | | | | |
| Wikipedia:Sandbox Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 1: | Line 1: | | | {{Sandbox heading}} <!-- Please leave this line alone! --> | | {{Sandbox heading}} <!-- Please leave this line alone! --> | | - | | + | {{Wikify|date=May 2011}} | | | {{Infobox Hindu leader| | | {{Infobox Hindu leader| | | | |name = Swami Janakananda Saraswati | | |name = Swami Janakananda Saraswati | |
| Entertainment Software Rating Board Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 56: | Line 56: | | | |- | | |- | | | |[[Image:ESRB_Teen.svg|80px]] | | |[[Image:ESRB_Teen.svg|80px]] | | - | |Family (F) | + | |Teen (T) | | | |2011 | | |2011 | | | |Contains content that may be suitable for people 13 and older. However, it is not required that people under 13 must be accompanied by an adult to buy these games. Titles in this category may contain more intense violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, blood, simulated [[gambling]], and/or infrequent use of strong language (which is uncensored). Some examples include ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw (video game series)|WWE Smackdown vs. Raw]]'', ''[[Futurama (video game)|Futurama]]'', ''[[The Simpsons Game]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed]]'', ''[[The Sims]]'' series, the ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' series, the ''[[Guitar Hero]]'' series, and the first four ''[[Ratchet and Clank]]'' games. This rating is similar to PEGI's 12 (high end) and 16 (low end),ACB's M and MA15+ (low end) and CERO's B (high end) and C. | | |Contains content that may be suitable for people 13 and older. However, it is not required that people under 13 must be accompanied by an adult to buy these games. Titles in this category may contain more intense violence, suggestive themes, crude humor, blood, simulated [[gambling]], and/or infrequent use of strong language (which is uncensored). Some examples include ''[[WWE SmackDown vs. Raw (video game series)|WWE Smackdown vs. Raw]]'', ''[[Futurama (video game)|Futurama]]'', ''[[The Simpsons Game]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Star Wars: The Force Unleashed]]'', ''[[The Sims]]'' series, the ''[[Castlevania (series)|Castlevania]]'' series, the ''[[Guitar Hero]]'' series, and the first four ''[[Ratchet and Clank]]'' games. This rating is similar to PEGI's 12 (high end) and 16 (low end),ACB's M and MA15+ (low end) and CERO's B (high end) and C. | |
| User:Krishnachandranvn/Materials for inclusion in articles Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 1: | Line 1: | | | ==Transcomputational problem== | | ==Transcomputational problem== | | - | | + | In computational complexity theory, a '''transcomputational problem''' is a problem that requires more than 10<sup>93</sup> bits of information.<ref name=Klir>{{cite book|last=Klir|first=George J.|title=Facets of systems science|year=1991|publisher=Springer|isbn=9780306439599|pages=121 - 128}}</ref> The number 10<sup>93</sup>, called [[Bremermann's limit]], is, according to [[Hans-Joachim Bremermann]], the total number of bits processed by a hypothetical computer the size of the earth within a time period equal to the estimated age of the earth<ref name="Klir"/><ref>Bremermann, H.J. (1962) [http://holtz.org/Library/Natural%20Science/Physics/Optimization%20Through%20Evolution%20and%20Recombination%20-%20Bremermann%201962.htm ''Optimization through evolution and recombination''] In: Self-Organizing systems 1962, edited M.C. Yovitts et al., Spartan Books, Washington, D.C. pp. 93–106.</ref>. | | | | | | | | ==References== | | ==References== | |
| Music of the Sun Posted: 01 May 2011 07:32 AM PDT General fixes and other clean up using AWB (7660) | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:32, 1 May 2011 | | Line 84: | Line 84: | | | Upon its release, ''Music of the Sun'' received mixed reviews from most music critics. Some critics, who enjoyed the summer catchy hit single "[[Pon de Replay]]", gave the album a positive review, while others described Rihanna as yet another [[Beyoncé]]-[[Ciara]]-[[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]] cash-in. Jason Birchmeier of [[Allmusic]] commented on the album's lead single calling it a "booming dancehall-lite beats and a reggae vocal cadence [...] it's a simple dance-pop song at its core, with standard English-language singing as well as a can't-miss singalong hook."<ref name="allmusic"/> Birchmeier described most of the album by saying; "''Music of the Sun'' descends into faceless slow jams after a while, overall consistency not being among its attributes, but thankfully it picks up the pace toward the end [...] The result is one of the more engaging urban dance-pop albums of the year."<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r783863|pure_url=yes}} |title=allmusic ((( Music of the Sun Overview )))|accessdate=2009-02-19 |work=[[Allmusic]]|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|publisher=[[Macrovision Corporation]]}}</ref> | | Upon its release, ''Music of the Sun'' received mixed reviews from most music critics. Some critics, who enjoyed the summer catchy hit single "[[Pon de Replay]]", gave the album a positive review, while others described Rihanna as yet another [[Beyoncé]]-[[Ciara]]-[[Ashanti (singer)|Ashanti]] cash-in. Jason Birchmeier of [[Allmusic]] commented on the album's lead single calling it a "booming dancehall-lite beats and a reggae vocal cadence [...] it's a simple dance-pop song at its core, with standard English-language singing as well as a can't-miss singalong hook."<ref name="allmusic"/> Birchmeier described most of the album by saying; "''Music of the Sun'' descends into faceless slow jams after a while, overall consistency not being among its attributes, but thankfully it picks up the pace toward the end [...] The result is one of the more engaging urban dance-pop albums of the year."<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r783863|pure_url=yes}} |title=allmusic ((( Music of the Sun Overview )))|accessdate=2009-02-19 |work=[[Allmusic]]|last=Birchmeier|first=Jason|publisher=[[Macrovision Corporation]]}}</ref> | | | | | | | - | ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine rated it 2.5 out of 5 stars and described as lacking the replay value, ingenuity and rhythm of the single with "generic [[vocal hiccups]] and frills" of US R&B inflecting upon her "Caribbean charm". Walters found "Pon de Replay" to be "a poppy piece of dancehall reggae with slapping, syncopated beats recalling big-band jazz."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/music-of-the-sun-20050908|title=Rihanna: Music of the Sun|last=Barry|first=Walters|date=2005-09-08|work=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2007-08-18}}</ref> Sal Cinquemani of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' described the album as a "glut of teen R&B chanteuses " and described her lead single "Pon de Replay" as "a dancehall-pop mixture that owes plenty of its sweat and shimmy to [[Beyoncé]]'s "[[Baby Boy (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Baby Boy]]"."<ref name="SlantMag1">{{cite news|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/music_review.asp?ID=630 |title=Rihanna: Music Of The Sun | Music Review | Slant Magazine |last=Cinquemani |first=Sal |date=August 31, 2005 |work=[[Slant Magazine]] |accessdate=2009-05-29}}</ref> Cinquemani also commented that while most of the album coasts atop its lite Caribbean influence, the middle stretch of the record sinks like a [[Janet Jackson|Janet]] album and compared the track "Willing To Wait" to Jackson's "[[Let's Wait Awhile]]".<ref name="SlantMag1"/> | + | ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine rated it 2.5 out of 5 stars and described as lacking the replay value, ingenuity and rhythm of the single with "generic [[vocal hiccups]] and frills" of US R&B inflecting upon her "Caribbean charm". Walters found "Pon de Replay" to be "a poppy piece of dancehall reggae with slapping, syncopated beats recalling big-band jazz."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/music-of-the-sun-20050908|title=Rihanna: Music of the Sun|last=Barry|first=Walters|date=2005-09-08|work=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2007-08-18}}</ref> Sal Cinquemani of ''[[Slant Magazine]]'' described the album as a "glut of teen R&B chanteuses " and described her lead single "Pon de Replay" as "a dancehall-pop mixture that owes plenty of its sweat and shimmy to [[Beyoncé]]'s "[[Baby Boy (Beyoncé Knowles song)|Baby Boy]]"."<ref name="SlantMag1">{{cite news|url=http://www.slantmagazine.com/music/music_review.asp?ID=630 |title=Rihanna: Music Of The Sun |last=Cinquemani |first=Sal |date=August 31, 2005 |work=[[Slant Magazine]] |accessdate=2009-05-29}}</ref> Cinquemani also commented that while most of the album coasts atop its lite Caribbean influence, the middle stretch of the record sinks like a [[Janet Jackson|Janet]] album and compared the track "Willing To Wait" to Jackson's "[[Let's Wait Awhile]]".<ref name="SlantMag1"/> | | | | | | | | ===Commercial performance=== | | ===Commercial performance=== | | - | ''Music of the Sun'' debuted at number ten on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and at number two on the ''Billboard'' [[Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums]], selling 69,000 copies in its first week and debuting at number ten.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/news/west-registers-no-1-album-debut-1001055714.story#/news/west-registers-no-1-album-debut-1001055714.story|title=West 'Registers' No. 1 Album Debut|date=2005-08-24|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|accessdate=2009-12-29}}</ref> The album was certified Gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) on November 1, 2006, selling in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web |url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=rihanna&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |title=Gold & Platinum American Certifications Database: ''"Rihanna"'' |accessdate=August 20, 2009 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]] }}</ref> As of July 23, 2010 the album has sold 593,000 copies in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-rating-rihanna-1004105967.story?tag=hpfeed | title=Ask Billboard: Rating Rihanna | accessdate=2011-02-24 | author=Trust, Gary | date=July 23, 2010 | publisher=[[Billboard]]}}</ref> In [[Canada]], the album managed peak within the top ten debuting at number seven on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]]. The album was later certified platinum, with a total sales of 100,000 in the country alone.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cria.ca/gold/1205_g.php |title=Gold & Platinum: December 2005 |accessdate=February 14, 2009 |year=2005 |month=December |publisher=[[Canadian Recording Industry Association]] }}</ref> Internationally ''Music of the Sun'' failed to reach the top ten in other countries. However, the album peaked at number thirty-five in the [[United Kingdom]] on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and was awarded a Gold certification by the [[British Phonographic Industry]].<ref name="BPI">{{cite web | url = http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx|title=BPI –Certified Awards Search |work=[[British Phonographic Industry]] |accessdate=February 23, 2011|format=To access, enter the search parameter "Rihanna" and select "Search by Artist"}}</ref> In [[Ireland]], the album debuted at number twelve on the [[Irish Albums Chart]] and in New Zealand the album reached number twenty-six on the [[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|New Zealand Album Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Official New Zealand Music Chart|url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp?ChartNum=1484&ChartKind=A|work=Archive Chart|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]]|accessdate=24 February 2011}}</ref> Worldwide, ''Music of the Sun'' has sold over 2 million copies. | + | ''Music of the Sun'' debuted at number ten on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] and at number two on the ''Billboard'' [[Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums]], selling 69,000 copies in its first week and debuting at number ten.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.billboard.com/news/west-registers-no-1-album-debut-1001055714.story#/news/west-registers-no-1-album-debut-1001055714.story|title=West 'Registers' No. 1 Album Debut|date=2005-08-24|work=Billboard|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc|accessdate=2009-12-29}}</ref> The album was certified Gold by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] (RIAA) on November 1, 2006, selling in excess of 500,000 copies in the United States.<ref name="RIAA">{{cite web |url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=&artist=rihanna&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2008&sort=Artist&perPage=25 |title=Gold & Platinum American Certifications Database: ''"Rihanna"'' |accessdate=August 20, 2009 |publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]] }}</ref> As of July 23, 2010 the album has sold 593,000 copies in the U.S.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/#/column/chartbeat/ask-billboard-rating-rihanna-1004105967.story?tag=hpfeed | title=Ask Billboard: Rating Rihanna | accessdate=2011-02-24 | author=Trust, Gary | date=July 23, 2010 | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]}}</ref> In [[Canada]], the album managed peak within the top ten debuting at number seven on the [[Canadian Albums Chart]]. The album was later certified platinum, with a total sales of 100,000 in the country alone.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.cria.ca/gold/1205_g.php |title=Gold & Platinum: December 2005 |accessdate=February 14, 2009 |year=2005 |month=December |publisher=[[Canadian Recording Industry Association]] }}</ref> Internationally ''Music of the Sun'' failed to reach the top ten in other countries. However, the album peaked at number thirty-five in the [[United Kingdom]] on the [[UK Albums Chart]] and was awarded a Gold certification by the [[British Phonographic Industry]].<ref name="BPI">{{cite web | url = http://www.bpi.co.uk/certifiedawards/search.aspx|title=BPI –Certified Awards Search |work=[[British Phonographic Industry]] |accessdate=February 23, 2011|format=To access, enter the search parameter "Rihanna" and select "Search by Artist"}}</ref> In [[Ireland]], the album debuted at number twelve on the [[Irish Albums Chart]] and in New Zealand the album reached number twenty-six on the [[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand|New Zealand Album Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|title=The Official New Zealand Music Chart|url=http://www.rianz.org.nz/rianz/chart.asp?ChartNum=1484&ChartKind=A|work=Archive Chart|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of New Zealand]]|accessdate=24 February 2011}}</ref> Worldwide, ''Music of the Sun'' has sold over 2 million copies. | | | | | | | | ==Track listing== | | ==Track listing== | | Line 248: | Line 248: | | | | style="text-align:center;"|10 | | | style="text-align:center;"|10 | | | |- | | |- | | - | |align="left"|U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums]]<ref name="AMGCharts">{{cite web | url ={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=rihanna-p704560/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} |title=Rihanna > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums|accessdate=2011-02-23 |publisher=[[Allmusic]]. 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| Expedition of Abdur Rahman bin Auf Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT typo | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 13: | Line 13: | | | }} | | }} | | | {{Campaignbox Campaigns of Muhammad}} | | {{Campaignbox Campaigns of Muhammad}} | | - | '''Expedition of Abdur Rahman bin Auf''', also known as the '''Second Expedition of Dumatul Jandal'''<ref name="Thelife" /> <ref name="TheSealed" />took place in December, 627AD, 8th(Sha'ban) month of 6AH of the Islamic Calender. Abdur Rahman bin Auf was sent on a Mission to win over the [[Banu Kalb]] tribe and get them to embrace [[Islam]] and side with the Muslims, this operation was carried out successfully. | + | The '''expedition of Abdur Rahman bin Auf''', also known as the '''Second Expedition of Dumatul Jandal'''<ref name="Thelife" /> <ref name="TheSealed" />took place in December, 627AD, 8th(Sha'ban) month of 6AH of the Islamic calendar. Abdur Rahman bin Auf was sent on a Mission to win over the [[Banu Kalb]] tribe and get them to adopt [[Islam]] and side with the Muslims, this operation was carried out successfully. | | | <ref>[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=8BziirH6UKMC&pg=PA242 Atlas of the Quran, Shawqī Abū Khalīl, Pg 242]</ref><ref>[http://military.hawarey.org/military_english.htm List of Battles of Muhammad]</ref><ref name="Encyclopaediaof">[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=lb-mAXOrxyIC&pg=PA229 Encyclopaedia of Islam By Mufti M. Mukarram Ahmed, pg 229]</ref> | | <ref>[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=8BziirH6UKMC&pg=PA242 Atlas of the Quran, Shawqī Abū Khalīl, Pg 242]</ref><ref>[http://military.hawarey.org/military_english.htm List of Battles of Muhammad]</ref><ref name="Encyclopaediaof">[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=lb-mAXOrxyIC&pg=PA229 Encyclopaedia of Islam By Mufti M. Mukarram Ahmed, pg 229]</ref> | | | | | | | - | ==The Expedition == | + | ==The xpedition == | | | Muhammad appointed Abdur Rahman bin Auf to head to Dumatul Jandal to win over the people. It is reported by the Muslim Scholar [[Ibn Hisham]], that he told Abdur Rahman: <blockquote>Fight everyone in the way of God and kill those who disbelieve in God. Do not be deceitful with spoils, do not be treacherous, nor mutilate,do not kill children. This is God's ordinance and practice of his prophet among you. <ref>[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=w7tuAAAAMAAJ&q=The+life+of+Muhammad:+a+translation+of+Is%E1%B8%A5%C4%81q's+S%C4%ABrat+ras%C5%ABl+All%C4%81h&dq=The+life+of+Muhammad:+a+translation+of+Is%E1%B8%A5%C4%81q's+S%C4%ABrat+ras%C5%ABl+All%C4%81h&hl=en&ei=A4qOTaCUJJGJhQf19fS7Dg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDUQ6AewAA Ibn Ishaq, Sirat Rasul Allah, Pg 672]</ref></blockquote> <ref name="Thelife_a">[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=cb4UAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA12 The life of Mahomet: with introductory chapters on the original ..., Volume 4, By Sir William Muir, Pg 12]</ref> | | Muhammad appointed Abdur Rahman bin Auf to head to Dumatul Jandal to win over the people. It is reported by the Muslim Scholar [[Ibn Hisham]], that he told Abdur Rahman: <blockquote>Fight everyone in the way of God and kill those who disbelieve in God. Do not be deceitful with spoils, do not be treacherous, nor mutilate,do not kill children. This is God's ordinance and practice of his prophet among you. <ref>[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=w7tuAAAAMAAJ&q=The+life+of+Muhammad:+a+translation+of+Is%E1%B8%A5%C4%81q's+S%C4%ABrat+ras%C5%ABl+All%C4%81h&dq=The+life+of+Muhammad:+a+translation+of+Is%E1%B8%A5%C4%81q's+S%C4%ABrat+ras%C5%ABl+All%C4%81h&hl=en&ei=A4qOTaCUJJGJhQf19fS7Dg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CDUQ6AewAA Ibn Ishaq, Sirat Rasul Allah, Pg 672]</ref></blockquote> <ref name="Thelife_a">[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=cb4UAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA12 The life of Mahomet: with introductory chapters on the original ..., Volume 4, By Sir William Muir, Pg 12]</ref> | | | Abdur Rahman set out with 700 men on an expedition to Dumat al-Jandal ,that is on the route to [[Khaybar]], [[Fadak]]. The place was a great trading center; the inhabitants were mainly Christians and were ruled by a Christian king. | | Abdur Rahman set out with 700 men on an expedition to Dumat al-Jandal ,that is on the route to [[Khaybar]], [[Fadak]]. The place was a great trading center; the inhabitants were mainly Christians and were ruled by a Christian king. | | Line 23: | Line 23: | | | During the 3 day period, [[Al-Asbagh]], a Christian chief of Banu Kalb complied and many of his followers also followed suit.<ref name="Encyclopaediaof" /> | | During the 3 day period, [[Al-Asbagh]], a Christian chief of Banu Kalb complied and many of his followers also followed suit.<ref name="Encyclopaediaof" /> | | | Other tribes also paid tribute (Jizya) to Abdur Rahman. On agreement to pay [[Jizya]] tax regularly, they were allowed to keep their Christianity. | | Other tribes also paid tribute (Jizya) to Abdur Rahman. On agreement to pay [[Jizya]] tax regularly, they were allowed to keep their Christianity. | | - | | | | | | | | | | Muhammad received the news through a Messenger, and then instructed Abdur Rahman to marry [[Tamadhir]], the daughter of the Christian chief, Al-Asbagh. So Abdur Rahman married Tumadhir bint Asbagh, the daughter of the Christian king and brought this lady with him to Medina.<ref name="Thelife_a" /> | | Muhammad received the news through a Messenger, and then instructed Abdur Rahman to marry [[Tamadhir]], the daughter of the Christian chief, Al-Asbagh. So Abdur Rahman married Tumadhir bint Asbagh, the daughter of the Christian king and brought this lady with him to Medina.<ref name="Thelife_a" /> | |
| User:Mudwater/draft8 Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 29: | Line 29: | | | #"[[Me and My Uncle]]" ([[John Phillips (musician)|John Phillips]]) – 3:29 | | #"[[Me and My Uncle]]" ([[John Phillips (musician)|John Phillips]]) – 3:29 | | | ===Disc two=== | | ===Disc two=== | | | + | :''November 21 – First set:'' | | | + | #"Weather Report Suite" – 14:53 | | | + | #*"Prelude" (Weir) | | | + | #*"Part 1" (Weir, [[Eric Anderson]]) | | | + | #*"Let It Grow" (Weir, [[John Perry Barlow]]) | | | + | :''November 21 – Second set:'' | | | + | #<li value=2>"Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo" (Garcia, Hunter) – 7:59 > | | | + | #"[[Playing in the Band]] (Weir, [[Mickey Hart]], Hunter) – 11:57 > | | | ===Disc three=== | | ===Disc three=== | | | ===2011 Subscription Bonus Disc=== | | ===2011 Subscription Bonus Disc=== | |
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| Bill Webster Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT Reverted edits by 86.165.237.243 (talk) to last version by 94.197.127.70 | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 5: | Line 5: | | | |name= Bill Webster | | |name= Bill Webster | | | |introducer= Mervyn Watson (1984)<br>Sue Pritchard (1995)<br>[[Steve November|Steve Frost]] (2006) | | |introducer= Mervyn Watson (1984)<br>Sue Pritchard (1995)<br>[[Steve November|Steve Frost]] (2006) | | - | |years= 1984–85, 1995–97, 2006– | + | |years= 1984–85, 1995–97, 2006–10, 2011— | | | |portrayer= [[Peter Armitage (actor)|Peter Armitage]] | | |portrayer= [[Peter Armitage (actor)|Peter Armitage]] | | | |classification=[[List of Coronation Street characters#Recurring characters|Present; recurring]] | | |classification=[[List of Coronation Street characters#Recurring characters|Present; recurring]] | |
| Template:AFL Ladder/2008 Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 9: | Line 9: | | | | 8t = {{AFL Col}} | 8p = 22 | 8w = 12 | 8l = 10 | 8d = 0 | 8pf = 2267 | 8pa = 2038 | 8per = 111.24 | 8pts = 48 | | | 8t = {{AFL Col}} | 8p = 22 | 8w = 12 | 8l = 10 | 8d = 0 | 8pf = 2267 | 8pa = 2038 | 8per = 111.24 | 8pts = 48 | | | | 9t = {{AFL Ric}} | 9p = 22 | 9w = 11 | 9l = 10 | 9d = 1 | 9pf = 2228 | 9pa = 2288 | 9per = 97.38 | 9pts = 46 | | | 9t = {{AFL Ric}} | 9p = 22 | 9w = 11 | 9l = 10 | 9d = 1 | 9pf = 2228 | 9pa = 2288 | 9per = 97.38 | 9pts = 46 | | - | | 10t = {{AFL Bri}} | 10p = 22 | 10w = 10 | 10l = 12 | 10d = 0 | 10pf = 2156 | 10pa = 2200 | 10per = 98.00 | 10pts = 40 | + | | 10t = {{AFL BL}} | 10p = 22 | 10w = 10 | 10l = 12 | 10d = 0 | 10pf = 2156 | 10pa = 2200 | 10per = 98.00 | 10pts = 40 | | | | 11t = {{AFL Car}} | 11p = 22 | 11w = 10 | 11l = 12 | 11d = 0 | 11pf = 2217 | 11pa = 2354 | 11per = 94.18 | 11pts = 40 | | | 11t = {{AFL Car}} | 11p = 22 | 11w = 10 | 11l = 12 | 11d = 0 | 11pf = 2217 | 11pa = 2354 | 11per = 94.18 | 11pts = 40 | | | | 12t = {{AFL Ess}} | 12p = 22 | 12w = 8 | 12l = 14 | 12d = 0 | 12pf = 2130 | 12pa = 2608 | 12per = 81.67 | 12pts = 32 | | | 12t = {{AFL Ess}} | 12p = 22 | 12w = 8 | 12l = 14 | 12d = 0 | 12pf = 2130 | 12pa = 2608 | 12per = 81.67 | 12pts = 32 | | - | | 13t = {{AFL PA}} | 13p = 22 | 13w = 7 | 13l = 15 | 13d = 0 | 13pf = 2118 | 13pa = 2208 | 13per = 95.92 | 13pts = 28 | + | | 13t = {{AFL Por}} | 13p = 22 | 13w = 7 | 13l = 15 | 13d = 0 | 13pf = 2118 | 13pa = 2208 | 13per = 95.92 | 13pts = 28 | | | | 14t = {{AFL Fre}} | 14p = 22 | 14w = 6 | 14l = 16 | 14d = 0 | 14pf = 1988 | 14pa = 2121 | 14per = 93.73 | 14pts = 24 | | | 14t = {{AFL Fre}} | 14p = 22 | 14w = 6 | 14l = 16 | 14d = 0 | 14pf = 1988 | 14pa = 2121 | 14per = 93.73 | 14pts = 24 | | | | 15t = {{AFL WC}} | 15p = 22 | 15w = 4 | 15l = 18 | 15d = 0 | 15pf = 1669 | 15pa = 2538 | 15per = 65.76 | 15pts = 16 | | | 15t = {{AFL WC}} | 15p = 22 | 15w = 4 | 15l = 18 | 15d = 0 | 15pf = 1669 | 15pa = 2538 | 15per = 65.76 | 15pts = 16 | |
| Bobby Orr Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT Undid revision 426883966 by 99.239.111.81 (talk) removed inappropriate personal information | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 40: | Line 40: | | | Blair was involved with a plan to start a new [[Oshawa Generals]] franchise in a new arena in [[Oshawa, Ontario]]. Despite the Bruins already having a [[junior hockey]] franchise, the [[Niagara Falls Flyers]], Blair was able to convince the Bruins to own another. He arranged a deal whereby the Bruins owned 51% of the franchise. But Orr would have to play for Oshawa. At fourteen, Blair convinced the Orr family to allow Bobby to attend the Flyers' tryout camp. When camp came to an end and it came time to sign with the Bruins, a meeting with Bruins' owner [[Weston Adams]] went sour and Orr headed back to Parry Sound. Blair was able to smooth over the situation and convince Arva that Bobby was old enough to leave home.{{sfn|Brunt|2006|pp=51-53}} To get the Orr's signatures on a [[C form|"C" Form]],<ref>A legal form used by professional hockey prior to the introduction of the entry draft system. The other forms, entitled "A" and "B" forms were less legally restrictive, while the "C" Form bound the player to be the exclusive property of the professional ice hockey team.</ref> committing Bobby to the Bruins at age eighteen, Blair agreed to have Bobby stay in Parry Sound for his schooling, skipping Generals' practices and only drive south to play games on weekends. The bonus for signing was an unprecedented C$10,000 (C${{formatnum:{{Inflation|CA|10000|1962}}}} in {{CURRENTYEAR}} dollars{{inflation-fn|CA}}), a new [[Automobile|car]] and the Bruins would pay to [[stucco]] the family home.{{sfn|Brunt|2006|pp=51-53}} | | Blair was involved with a plan to start a new [[Oshawa Generals]] franchise in a new arena in [[Oshawa, Ontario]]. Despite the Bruins already having a [[junior hockey]] franchise, the [[Niagara Falls Flyers]], Blair was able to convince the Bruins to own another. He arranged a deal whereby the Bruins owned 51% of the franchise. But Orr would have to play for Oshawa. At fourteen, Blair convinced the Orr family to allow Bobby to attend the Flyers' tryout camp. When camp came to an end and it came time to sign with the Bruins, a meeting with Bruins' owner [[Weston Adams]] went sour and Orr headed back to Parry Sound. Blair was able to smooth over the situation and convince Arva that Bobby was old enough to leave home.{{sfn|Brunt|2006|pp=51-53}} To get the Orr's signatures on a [[C form|"C" Form]],<ref>A legal form used by professional hockey prior to the introduction of the entry draft system. The other forms, entitled "A" and "B" forms were less legally restrictive, while the "C" Form bound the player to be the exclusive property of the professional ice hockey team.</ref> committing Bobby to the Bruins at age eighteen, Blair agreed to have Bobby stay in Parry Sound for his schooling, skipping Generals' practices and only drive south to play games on weekends. The bonus for signing was an unprecedented C$10,000 (C${{formatnum:{{Inflation|CA|10000|1962}}}} in {{CURRENTYEAR}} dollars{{inflation-fn|CA}}), a new [[Automobile|car]] and the Bruins would pay to [[stucco]] the family home.{{sfn|Brunt|2006|pp=51-53}} | | | | | | | - | Orr debuted in junior in the [[1962–63 OHA season|1962–63 season]] for the new Generals in the new [[Metro Junior A League]]. Orr was only fourteen, competing against eighteen-, nineteen- and twenty-year-olds. The [[1963–64 OHA season|1963–64 season]] brought further changes as the Metro League folded and Oshawa joined the [[Ontario Hockey Association]] (OHA). Orr moved to Oshawa, where he started attending R. S. McLaughlin high school and boarded with a local family, Robert and Bernadette Ellsmere and their two children.{{sfn|Brunt|2006|pp=78–79}} Orr scored 29 goals to set a junior record for goals by a defenceman and was named to the OHA's First All-Star team.{{sfn|Brunt|206|pp=84–85}} | + | Orr debuted in junior in the [[1962–63 OHA season|1962–63 season]] for the new Generals in the new [[Metro Junior A League]]. Orr was only fourteen, competing against eighteen-, nineteen- and twenty-year-olds. The [[1963–64 OHA season|1963–64 season]] brought further changes as the Metro League folded and Oshawa joined the [[Ontario Hockey Association]] (OHA). Orr moved to Oshawa, where he started attending R. S. McLaughlin high school and boarded with a local family.{{sfn|Brunt|2006|pp=78–79}} Orr scored 29 goals to set a junior record for goals by a defenceman and was named to the OHA's First All-Star team.{{sfn|Brunt|206|pp=84–85}} | | | | | | | | Orr's goal and point totals increased every year during his junior career and he was named to the OHA First-All Star team every season he was in the OHA. Orr had his best season in [[1965–66 OHA season|1965–66]], his fourth season of junior. Orr scored 38 goals to increase his goal-scoring record, and finished with 94 points to average two points per game for the Generals. The Generals finished fourth in the league but won the OHA championship, the [[J. Ross Robertson Cup]], by defeating the [[St. Catharines Black Hawks]], the [[Montreal Junior Canadiens]] and the [[Kitchener Rangers]]. The team defeated the Northern Ontario champions [[North Bay Trappers (1962–1982)|North Bay Trappers]] and the Quebec champions [[Shawinigan Bruins]] to win a berth in the [[Memorial Cup]] Final for the junior championship of Canada.{{sfn|Brunt|2006|pp=103–104}} | | Orr's goal and point totals increased every year during his junior career and he was named to the OHA First-All Star team every season he was in the OHA. Orr had his best season in [[1965–66 OHA season|1965–66]], his fourth season of junior. Orr scored 38 goals to increase his goal-scoring record, and finished with 94 points to average two points per game for the Generals. The Generals finished fourth in the league but won the OHA championship, the [[J. Ross Robertson Cup]], by defeating the [[St. Catharines Black Hawks]], the [[Montreal Junior Canadiens]] and the [[Kitchener Rangers]]. The team defeated the Northern Ontario champions [[North Bay Trappers (1962–1982)|North Bay Trappers]] and the Quebec champions [[Shawinigan Bruins]] to win a berth in the [[Memorial Cup]] Final for the junior championship of Canada.{{sfn|Brunt|2006|pp=103–104}} | |
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| Linus Klasen Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT clean up | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 28: | Line 28: | | | | | | | | He is currently under contract with the [[Nashville Predators]] in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]. He started his career with | | He is currently under contract with the [[Nashville Predators]] in the [[National Hockey League|NHL]]. He started his career with | | - | [[Huddinge IK]] and has played with [[Södertälje SK]] in the Swedish [[Elitserien]]. He played 3 games with team Sweden in 200//08. | + | [[Huddinge IK]] and has played with [[Södertälje SK]] in the Swedish [[Elitserien]]. He played 3 games with [[Sweden men's national ice hockey team|team Sweden]] in the 2007–08 season. | | | | | | | - | On October 30, 2010 Klassen made his NHL debut with the [[Nashville Predators]] in an away game against the [[Detroit Red Wings]].<ref>http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=542152</ref> | + | On October 30, 2010 Klassen made his NHL debut with the [[Nashville Predators]] in an away game against the [[Detroit Red Wings]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://predators.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=542152|title=Klasen Reassigned to Milwaukee|date=1 November 2010|work=predators.nhl.com|publisher=[[Nashville Predators]]|accessdate=1 May 2011}}</ref> | | | | | | | | ==International play== | | ==International play== | | Line 41: | Line 41: | | | *{{nhlprofile|8475677}} | | *{{nhlprofile|8475677}} | | | *{{hockeydb|81560}} | | *{{hockeydb|81560}} | | - | *{{swe icon}} {{cite web | title=Elite Prospects - Linus Klasen| publisher=eliteprospects.com | url=http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=2295 | accessdate=November 4, 2010}} | + | *{{eliteprospects|2295}} | | | | | | | | {{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> | | {{Persondata <!-- Metadata: see [[Wikipedia:Persondata]]. --> | |
| Canewdon Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT spelled out acronym and provided link for RAF (and learned of English (vs. US) spelling for defense-->defence, fun!) | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 39: | Line 39: | | | The 19th century the population flutuated accordingly: In 1801 the population was 569, rose to 723 in 1841, and declined to 495 in 1901.<ref name="Rochford"/> | | The 19th century the population flutuated accordingly: In 1801 the population was 569, rose to 723 in 1841, and declined to 495 in 1901.<ref name="Rochford"/> | | | | | | | - | Fearing war with Germany, in 1937 RAF Canewdon was one of four RADAR sites established to test the use of [[Chain Home]] Transmission and Receiver RADAR sites around the coast to detect enemy aircraft and estimate their range. The final twenty sites were critical in defence against German aircraft during [[World War II]]. Information from the Chain Home sites and observation posts were transmitted via underground telephone lines to a central plotting room for probable raid analysis and warning notification.<ref name="Canewdon Parish"/><ref>{{cite book | title=When Computers Went to Sea: The Digitization of the United States Navy | author=Boslaugh, D | page=18 | year=2003 | origyear=1999 | isbn=0-471-47220-4 | publisher=Matt Loeb| url=http://books.google.com/books?id=Mi8MhzheOokC&pg=PA18&dq=canewdon&hl=en&ei=bnV0TaqfFpTGsAOct8TbCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CEkQ6AEwBjgo#v=onepage&q=canewdon&f=false}}</ref> | + | Fearing war with Germany, in 1937 [[Royal Air Force|Royal Air Force (RAF)]] Canewdon was one of four RADAR sites established to test the use of [[Chain Home]] Transmission and Receiver RADAR sites around the coast to detect enemy aircraft and estimate their range. The final twenty sites were critical in defence against German aircraft during [[World War II]]. Information from the Chain Home sites and observation posts were transmitted via underground telephone lines to a central plotting room for probable raid analysis and warning notification.<ref name="Canewdon Parish"/><ref>{{cite book | title=When Computers Went to Sea: The Digitization of the United States Navy | author=Boslaugh, D | page=18 | year=2003 | origyear=1999 | isbn=0-471-47220-4 | publisher=Matt Loeb| url=http://books.google.com/books?id=Mi8MhzheOokC&pg=PA18&dq=canewdon&hl=en&ei=bnV0TaqfFpTGsAOct8TbCw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CEkQ6AEwBjgo#v=onepage&q=canewdon&f=false}}</ref> | | | | | | | | The later part of the 20th century brought residential development, including the building of a model village in the 1960s in the south west. The 2001 census reported 588 households and a population of 1477 people in Canewdon.<ref name="Rochford"/> | | The later part of the 20th century brought residential development, including the building of a model village in the 1960s in the south west. The 2001 census reported 588 households and a population of 1477 people in Canewdon.<ref name="Rochford"/> | |
| List of B1 roads Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT cleanup | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 1: | Line 1: | | - | This is a list of [[road designation|roads designated]] [[B1]]. Roads entries are sorted in the countries alphabetical order. | + | This is a list of [[road designation|roads designated]] [[B1 (disambiguation)|B1]]. Roads entries are sorted in the countries alphabetical order. | | | | | | | | * [[B1 road (Croatia)]], the designation of an expressway route in Croatia | | * [[B1 road (Croatia)]], the designation of an expressway route in Croatia | | Line 6: | Line 6: | | | * [[B1 road (Kenya)]], a road connected to the A1 road | | * [[B1 road (Kenya)]], a road connected to the A1 road | | | * [[B1 road (Namibia)]], an important North-South road | | * [[B1 road (Namibia)]], an important North-South road | | - | * [[B1 road (Sri Lanka)]], road connecting Akkaraipattu and Warapathanchenai | + | * [[B1 road (Sri Lanka)]], a road connecting Akkaraipattu and Warapathanchenai | | | * ''B1 road (United Kingdom)'' may refer to : | | * ''B1 road (United Kingdom)'' may refer to : | | | ** [[B1 road (Northern Ireland)]], a road connecting Downpatrick and Ardglass | | ** [[B1 road (Northern Ireland)]], a road connecting Downpatrick and Ardglass | |
| World War II casualties Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT Point out figures from Russian Academy of Science | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 236: | Line 236: | | | | | | | | '''Jews''':The Holocaust is the term generally used to describe the [[genocide]] of approximately six million European [[Jew]]s during [[World War II]], 5.7 million (78%) of the 7.3 million Jews in German dominated Europe died in the war.-<ref>[[Martin Gilbert]]. ''Atlas of the Holocaust'' 1988 ISBN 0-688-12364-3 pp. 242-244</ref> Estimates for [[The Holocaust|Holocaust]] deaths range between 4.9 to 6.0 million Jews.<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/research/library/faq/details.php?lang=en&topic=03#02 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia. How many Jews were killed during the Holocaust | | '''Jews''':The Holocaust is the term generally used to describe the [[genocide]] of approximately six million European [[Jew]]s during [[World War II]], 5.7 million (78%) of the 7.3 million Jews in German dominated Europe died in the war.-<ref>[[Martin Gilbert]]. ''Atlas of the Holocaust'' 1988 ISBN 0-688-12364-3 pp. 242-244</ref> Estimates for [[The Holocaust|Holocaust]] deaths range between 4.9 to 6.0 million Jews.<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/research/library/faq/details.php?lang=en&topic=03#02 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia. How many Jews were killed during the Holocaust | | - | ? ]</ref><br/>Some scholars maintain that the definition of the Holocaust should also include the Nazis' systematic murder of millions of the people in [[Holocaust victims|other groups persecuted and killed by the Nazis]].<ref>[http://fcit.usf.edu/Holocaust/people/victims.htm Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida, A Teachers Guide to the Holocaust]</ref><ref name="ReferenceC">A Mosaic of Victims- Non Jews Persecuted and Murdered by the Nazis. Ed. by Michael Berenbaum New York University Press 1990 ISBN 1-85043-251-1</ref><ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005149 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia MOSAIC OF VICTIMS: OVERVIEW ]</ref><ref name="Niewyk, Donald L 2000">Niewyk, Donald L. The Columbia Guide to the Holocaust, Columbia University Press, 2000, ISBN 0231112009</ref><ref name="RJR DNGaMM">[[R. J. Rummel]]. ''Democide Nazi Genocide and Mass Murder''. Transaction 1992 ISBN 1-56000-004-X</ref><br/>'''Roma''': Most estimates of Roma victims range from 130,000 to 500,000 [[Porajmos|Roma (Gypsies)]];<ref name="Niewyk, Donald L 2000"/><ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005219 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia. GENOCIDE OF EUROPEAN ROMA (GYPSIES), 1939–1945]</ref><ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/education/resource/roma/roma.php?menu=/export/home/www/doc_root/education/foreducators/include/menu.txt&bgcolor=CD9544 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia. GENOCIDE OF EUROPEAN ROMA (GYPSIES), 1939–1945]</ref> [[Ian Hancock]], Director of the Program of Romani Studies and the Romani Archives and Documentation Center at the University of Texas at Austin, has argued in favour of a higher figure of between 500,000 and 1,500,000 Roma dead <ref>[[Ian Hancock|Hanock, Ian]]. [http://www.radoc.net:8088/RADOC-3-PORR.htm "Romanies and the Holocaust: A Reevaluation and an Overview" Stone, D. (ed.) (2004) ''The Historiography of the Holocaust''. Palgrave, Basingstoke and New York.</ref> Hancock writes that, proportionately, the death toll equaled "and almost certainly exceed[ed], that of Jewish victims."<ref>Hancock, Ian. [http://www.chgs.umn.edu/Histories__Narratives__Documen/Roma___Sinti__Gypsies_/Jewish_Responses_to_the_Porraj/jewish_responses_to_the_porraj.html Jewish Responses to the Porajmos (The Romani Holocaust)], Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, University of Minnesota.</ref><br/> '''Handicapped persons''' 150,000 to 200,000 [[Action T4|handicapped persons]] were victims of Nazi euthanasia;<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005200 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia EUTHANASIA PROGRAM ]</ref> <br/> '''Prisoners of War''' POW deaths in Nazi captivity totaled 3.1 Million<ref>[[R. J. Rummel]]. ''Democide Nazi Genocide and Mass Murder''. Transaction 1992 ISBN 1-56000-004-X. Table A</ref> including 2.6 to 3 million [[Extermination of Soviet prisoners of war by Nazi Germany|Soviet prisoners of war]];<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10007178 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia NAZI PERSECUTION OF SOVIET PRISONERS OF WAR]</ref><br/> '''Ethnic Poles''' 1.8 to 1.9 million civilians were victims [[Nazi crimes against ethnic Poles]];<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/education/resource/poles/poles.php United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. ''Poles as Victims of the Nazi Era '']</ref> <br/> '''Soviet civilians'''- 4.5 to 8.2 million [[Generalplan Ost|Soviet civilians]] were victims of Nazi ethnic cleansing and the war;<ref name="ReferenceC"/><ref name="Niewyk, Donald L 2000"/><ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10007182 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia THE GERMAN ARMY AND THE RACIAL NATURE OF THE WAR AGAINST THE SOVIET UNION ]</ref><br/>'''Homosexuals'''- From 10,000-15,000 [[History of homosexual people in Nazi Germany and the Holocaust|Gay men]] were victims of Nazi repression;<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005261 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia PERSECUTION OF HOMOSEXUALS IN THE THIRD REICH]</ref> <br/>'''Other victims of Nazi persecution'''-Between 1,000 to 2,000 Roman Catholic clergy<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/research/library/faq/details.php?lang=en&topic=03#03 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia How many Catholics were killed during the Holocaust?]</ref> about 1,000 [[Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Nazi Germany|Jehovah's Witnesses]];<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005394 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ]</ref> and an unknown number of [[Suppression of Freemasonry|Freemasons]]. perished in Nazi prisons and camps.<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10007187 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia FREEMASONRY UNDER THE NAZI REGIME] perished in Nazi prisons and camps</ref> "The fate of [[Rhineland Bastard|black people]] from 1933 to 1945 in Nazi Germany and in German-occupied territories ranged from isolation to persecution, sterilization, medical experimentation, incarceration, brutality, and murder."<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?ModuleId=10005479 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia BLACKS DURING THE HOLOCAUST]</ref> During the Nazi era Communists, Socialists, [[Social Democratic Party of Germany|Social Democrats]], and trade union leaders were victims of Nazi persecution.<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10007332 Non-Jewish Resistance''Holocaust Encyclopedia'', United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C. ]</ref> | + | ? ]</ref><br/>Some scholars maintain that the definition of the Holocaust should also include the Nazis' systematic murder of millions of the people in [[Holocaust victims|other groups persecuted and killed by the Nazis]].<ref>[http://fcit.usf.edu/Holocaust/people/victims.htm Florida Center for Instructional Technology, College of Education, University of South Florida, A Teachers Guide to the Holocaust]</ref><ref name="ReferenceC">A Mosaic of Victims- Non Jews Persecuted and Murdered by the Nazis. Ed. by Michael Berenbaum New York University Press 1990 ISBN 1-85043-251-1</ref><ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005149 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia MOSAIC OF VICTIMS: OVERVIEW ]</ref><ref name="Niewyk, Donald L 2000">Niewyk, Donald L. The Columbia Guide to the Holocaust, Columbia University Press, 2000, ISBN 0231112009</ref><ref name="RJR DNGaMM">[[R. J. Rummel]]. ''Democide Nazi Genocide and Mass Murder''. Transaction 1992 ISBN 1-56000-004-X</ref><br/>'''Roma''': Most estimates of Roma victims range from 130,000 to 500,000 [[Porajmos|Roma (Gypsies)]];<ref name="Niewyk, Donald L 2000"/><ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005219 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia. GENOCIDE OF EUROPEAN ROMA (GYPSIES), 1939–1945]</ref><ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/education/resource/roma/roma.php?menu=/export/home/www/doc_root/education/foreducators/include/menu.txt&bgcolor=CD9544 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia. GENOCIDE OF EUROPEAN ROMA (GYPSIES), 1939–1945]</ref> [[Ian Hancock]], Director of the Program of Romani Studies and the Romani Archives and Documentation Center at the University of Texas at Austin, has argued in favour of a higher figure of between 500,000 and 1,500,000 Roma dead <ref>[[Ian Hancock|Hanock, Ian]]. [http://www.radoc.net:8088/RADOC-3-PORR.htm "Romanies and the Holocaust: A Reevaluation and an Overview" Stone, D. (ed.) (2004) ''The Historiography of the Holocaust''. Palgrave, Basingstoke and New York.</ref> Hancock writes that, proportionately, the death toll equaled "and almost certainly exceed[ed], that of Jewish victims."<ref>Hancock, Ian. [http://www.chgs.umn.edu/Histories__Narratives__Documen/Roma___Sinti__Gypsies_/Jewish_Responses_to_the_Porraj/jewish_responses_to_the_porraj.html Jewish Responses to the Porajmos (The Romani Holocaust)], Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies, University of Minnesota.</ref><br/> '''Handicapped persons''' 150,000 to 200,000 [[Action T4|handicapped persons]] were victims of Nazi euthanasia;<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005200 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia EUTHANASIA PROGRAM ]</ref> <br/> '''Prisoners of War''' POW deaths in Nazi captivity totaled 3.1 Million<ref>[[R. J. Rummel]]. ''Democide Nazi Genocide and Mass Murder''. Transaction 1992 ISBN 1-56000-004-X. Table A</ref> including 2.6 to 3 million [[Extermination of Soviet prisoners of war by Nazi Germany|Soviet prisoners of war]];<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10007178 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia NAZI PERSECUTION OF SOVIET PRISONERS OF WAR]</ref><br/> '''Ethnic Poles''' 1.8 to 1.9 million civilians were victims [[Nazi crimes against ethnic Poles]];<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/education/resource/poles/poles.php United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. ''Poles as Victims of the Nazi Era '']</ref> <br/> '''Soviet civilians'''- Sources in the English language estimate 4.5 to 8.2 million [[Generalplan Ost|Soviet civilians]] were victims of Nazi ethnic cleansing and the war;<ref name="ReferenceC"/><ref name="Niewyk, Donald L 2000"/><ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10007182 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia THE GERMAN ARMY AND THE RACIAL NATURE OF THE WAR AGAINST THE SOVIET UNION ]</ref>A report published by the [[Russian Academy of Science]] in 1995 put the civilian death toll due to the German occupation at 13,684,692 <ref> ''Human Losses of the USSR in the Period of WWII: Collection of Articles'' (In Russian). Saint-Petersburg, 1995. ISBN 5-86789-023-6 -M. V. Philimoshin of the War Ministry of the Russian Federation ''About the results of calculation of losses among civilian population of the USSR and Russian Federation 1941-1945'' Pages 124-131 </ref> Contemporary Russian sources use the terms "genocide" and "premeditated extermination" when referring to civilian losses in the occupied USSR. Civilians killed in reprisals during the Soviet partisan war and wartime related famine account for a major part the huge toll<ref>Rossiiskaia Akademiia nauk. ''Liudskie poteri SSSR v period vtoroi mirovoi voiny:sbornik statei''. Sankt-Peterburg 1995 ISBN 5-86789-023-6 M. V. Philimoshin of the War Ministry of the Russian Federation ''About the results of calculation of losses among civilian population of the USSR and Russian Federation 1941-1945'' Pages 124-131 In Russian (These losses are for the entire territory of the USSR in 1941, including territories annexed in 1939–40).</ref> Russian sources include Jewish Holocaust deaths with total civilian deaths and do not list them separately <br/>'''Homosexuals'''- From 10,000-15,000 [[History of homosexual people in Nazi Germany and the Holocaust|Gay men]] were victims of Nazi repression;<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005261 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia PERSECUTION OF HOMOSEXUALS IN THE THIRD REICH]</ref> <br/>'''Other victims of Nazi persecution'''-Between 1,000 to 2,000 Roman Catholic clergy<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/research/library/faq/details.php?lang=en&topic=03#03 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia How many Catholics were killed during the Holocaust?]</ref> about 1,000 [[Persecution of Jehovah's Witnesses in Nazi Germany|Jehovah's Witnesses]];<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10005394 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES ]</ref> and an unknown number of [[Suppression of Freemasonry|Freemasons]]. perished in Nazi prisons and camps.<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10007187 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia FREEMASONRY UNDER THE NAZI REGIME] perished in Nazi prisons and camps</ref> "The fate of [[Rhineland Bastard|black people]] from 1933 to 1945 in Nazi Germany and in German-occupied territories ranged from isolation to persecution, sterilization, medical experimentation, incarceration, brutality, and murder."<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?ModuleId=10005479 United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Holocaust Encyclopedia BLACKS DURING THE HOLOCAUST]</ref> During the Nazi era Communists, Socialists, [[Social Democratic Party of Germany|Social Democrats]], and trade union leaders were victims of Nazi persecution.<ref>[http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/article.php?lang=en&ModuleId=10007332 Non-Jewish Resistance''Holocaust Encyclopedia'', United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington, D.C. ]</ref> | | - | | | | | | | | | | ===Jewish Holocaust Losses=== | | ===Jewish Holocaust Losses=== | |
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| Mamata Banerjee Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 41: | Line 41: | | | | | | | | ==Biography== | | ==Biography== | | - | Mamata Banerjee was born to Promileswar and Gayatri Banerjee on 5 January 1955, in [[Calcutta]] (now [[Kolkata]]), [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. She grew up from a lower middle-class family and then started her political career with the Congress. And, as a young woman in the 1970s, she quickly rose in the ranks to become the general secretary of the state Mahila Congress (1976–80).<ref name="nyt" /> She was a college-going adult in the mid-seventies when politics in Bengal had begun to accommodate the riffraff. Uninhibited, she jumped up and danced on the bonnet of [[Jaiprakash Narayan]]'s car. Throughout her political life she maintained an austere lifestyle and never spent money on clothes, cosmetics and jewellery and slung a cotton bag on her shoulder. There has been questions raised on the reality of her austere life style by her colleague [[Subrata Mukherjee]]. She has remained single throughout her life.<ref name="2005annual">{{cite web | title= Article in ExpressBuzz.com | url= http://expressbuzz.com/magazine/an-irascible-leader-who-rose-from-middle-class/179876.html | publisher = Expressbuzz | accessdate= 12 Jun 2010 }}</ref><ref name="lifestyle">{{cite web | title= Blog article in IBNLive.in.com | url= http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/diptoshmajumdar/5/61837/mamata-express-you-cant-stop-her-anymore.html | publisher = [[CNN-IBN]] | accessdate = June 03, 2010 }}</ref> | + | Mamata Banerjee was born to Promileswar and Gayatri Banerjee on 5 January 1955, in [[Calcutta]] (now [[Kolkata]]), [[West Bengal]], [[India]]. She grew up from a lower middle-class family and then started her political career with the Congress. She had faught with the poverty in her childhood. And, as a young woman in the 1970s, she quickly rose in the ranks to become the general secretary of the state Mahila Congress (1976–80).<ref name="nyt" /> She was a college-going adult in the mid-seventies when politics in Bengal had begun to accommodate the riffraff. Uninhibited, she jumped up and danced on the bonnet of [[Jaiprakash Narayan]]'s car. Throughout her political life she maintained an austere lifestyle and never spent money on clothes, cosmetics and jewellery and slung a cotton bag on her shoulder. There has been questions raised on the reality of her austere life style by her colleague [[Subrata Mukherjee]]. She has remained single throughout her life.<ref name="2005annual">{{cite web | title= Article in ExpressBuzz.com | url= http://expressbuzz.com/magazine/an-irascible-leader-who-rose-from-middle-class/179876.html | publisher = Expressbuzz | accessdate= 12 Jun 2010 }}</ref><ref name="lifestyle">{{cite web | title= Blog article in IBNLive.in.com | url= http://ibnlive.in.com/blogs/diptoshmajumdar/5/61837/mamata-express-you-cant-stop-her-anymore.html | publisher = [[CNN-IBN]] | accessdate = June 03, 2010 }}</ref> | | | | | | | | She graduated with an honours degree in history from the [[Jogamaya Devi College]], an undergraduate women's college in southern [[Kolkata]].<ref>[http://jogamayadevicollege.org/history.htm History of the College]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/My-focus-is-always-to-be-with-the-people/Article1-688732.aspx My focus is always to be with the people]</ref> Later she earned a master's degree in Islamic History from the [[University of Calcutta]]. This was followed by a degree in education [[B.Ed.]] from the [[Shri Shikshayatan College]]. Later, she earned a law degree [[LL.B.]] from the [[Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College]], Kolkata.<ref name="biodata">{{cite web | title= Parliament of India-Biodata | url= http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok10/mp52.htm }}</ref>. All of these Kolkata based institutions (Jogamaya Devi College, Shri Shikshayatan College and the Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College) are affiliates of the University of Calcutta. | | She graduated with an honours degree in history from the [[Jogamaya Devi College]], an undergraduate women's college in southern [[Kolkata]].<ref>[http://jogamayadevicollege.org/history.htm History of the College]</ref><ref>[http://www.hindustantimes.com/My-focus-is-always-to-be-with-the-people/Article1-688732.aspx My focus is always to be with the people]</ref> Later she earned a master's degree in Islamic History from the [[University of Calcutta]]. This was followed by a degree in education [[B.Ed.]] from the [[Shri Shikshayatan College]]. Later, she earned a law degree [[LL.B.]] from the [[Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College]], Kolkata.<ref name="biodata">{{cite web | title= Parliament of India-Biodata | url= http://parliamentofindia.nic.in/ls/lok10/mp52.htm }}</ref>. All of these Kolkata based institutions (Jogamaya Devi College, Shri Shikshayatan College and the Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College) are affiliates of the University of Calcutta. | |
| Baliuag Univeristy College of Nursing Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 113: | Line 113: | | | | | | | | To sustain the quality of nursing education given to develop caring, competent and committed professional nurses who can effectively and efficiently perform his/her duties and responsibilities both in local and global settings. | | To sustain the quality of nursing education given to develop caring, competent and committed professional nurses who can effectively and efficiently perform his/her duties and responsibilities both in local and global settings. | | | + | | | | + | '''OBJECTIVES''' | | | + | | | | + | A graduate of the Baccalaureate Program of the College of Nursing is expected to: | | | + | | | | + | * project an enriched personality by knowing himself and relating effectively with people as he assumes his responsibilities. | | | + | | | | + | * function as a professional nurse in varied nursing situations utilizing the nursing process in the care of the individual, family and community towards the promotion of health, prevention of illness, restoration of health and alleviation of sufferings. | | | + | | | | + | * work effectively, collaboratively and interdependently with the members of the health team. | | | + | | | | + | * develop his nursing management and leadership abilities. | | | + | | | | + | * consider his legal and ethico-moral responsibilities. | | | + | | | | + | * participate in nursing studies and action researches that would meet community needs and enhance professional growth. | | | + | | | | + | * possess caring behaviors, that is being conscientious, compassionate, competent and committed. | | | + | | | | + | * demonstrate critical and creative thinking. | | | + | | | | + | | | | + | | | | | | | | | == References == | | == References == | |
| Wikipedia talk:Notability (academics) Posted: 01 May 2011 07:31 AM PDT | ← Previous revision | Revision as of 14:31, 1 May 2011 | | Line 265: | Line 265: | | | :::''"Ciprian Monalescu gets loads of Google News hits, more than Lisa Sauermann."'' Huh? I'm counting 16 results for [http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Ciprian+Manolescu%22+source%3A%22-newswire%22+source%3A%22-wire%22+source%3A%22-presswire%22+source%3A%22-PR%22+source%3A%22-release%22+source%3A%22-wikipedia%22&btnG=Search+Archives&scoring=a "Ciprian Manolescu"], and 5 for [http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Iurie+Boreico%22+source%3A%22-newswire%22+source%3A%22-wire%22+source%3A%22-presswire%22+source%3A%22-PR%22+source%3A%22-release%22+source%3A%22-wikipedia%22&btnG=Search+Archives&scoring=a "Iurie Boreico"], whereas Google News yields 38 results for [http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Lisa+Sauermann%22+source%3A%22-newswire%22+source%3A%22-wire%22+source%3A%22-presswire%22+source%3A%22-PR%22+source%3A%22-release%22+source%3A%22-wikipedia%22&btnG=Search+Archives&scoring=a "Lisa Sauermann"]. Are we talking about the same [[Google News]] here? | | :::''"Ciprian Monalescu gets loads of Google News hits, more than Lisa Sauermann."'' Huh? I'm counting 16 results for [http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Ciprian+Manolescu%22+source%3A%22-newswire%22+source%3A%22-wire%22+source%3A%22-presswire%22+source%3A%22-PR%22+source%3A%22-release%22+source%3A%22-wikipedia%22&btnG=Search+Archives&scoring=a "Ciprian Manolescu"], and 5 for [http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Iurie+Boreico%22+source%3A%22-newswire%22+source%3A%22-wire%22+source%3A%22-presswire%22+source%3A%22-PR%22+source%3A%22-release%22+source%3A%22-wikipedia%22&btnG=Search+Archives&scoring=a "Iurie Boreico"], whereas Google News yields 38 results for [http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Lisa+Sauermann%22+source%3A%22-newswire%22+source%3A%22-wire%22+source%3A%22-presswire%22+source%3A%22-PR%22+source%3A%22-release%22+source%3A%22-wikipedia%22&btnG=Search+Archives&scoring=a "Lisa Sauermann"]. Are we talking about the same [[Google News]] here? | | | :::''"'Reid Barton' gets about twice as many, but also many of those are not relevant. So this seems to contradict the point you're trying to make."'' Again, I'm counting 30 for [http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Reid+Barton%22+%2BMath+source%3A%22-newswire%22+source%3A%22-wire%22+source%3A%22-presswire%22+source%3A%22-PR%22+source%3A%22-release%22+source%3A%22-wikipedia%22&btnG=Search+Archives&scoring=a "Reid Barton"] (there's more than one Barton, therefore you have to add "Math"), that is also less than Sauermann. --[[User:Bender235|bender235]] ([[User talk:Bender235|talk]]) 13:47, 1 May 2011 (UTC) | | :::''"'Reid Barton' gets about twice as many, but also many of those are not relevant. So this seems to contradict the point you're trying to make."'' Again, I'm counting 30 for [http://news.google.com/archivesearch?q=%22Reid+Barton%22+%2BMath+source%3A%22-newswire%22+source%3A%22-wire%22+source%3A%22-presswire%22+source%3A%22-PR%22+source%3A%22-release%22+source%3A%22-wikipedia%22&btnG=Search+Archives&scoring=a "Reid Barton"] (there's more than one Barton, therefore you have to add "Math"), that is also less than Sauermann. --[[User:Bender235|bender235]] ([[User talk:Bender235|talk]]) 13:47, 1 May 2011 (UTC) | | - | ::::Hmm... I did an archives search and got 74 for Ciprian, 50 for Lisa, and 150 for Reid Barton. But, ok, let's accept your search results. My point is that, even though the relative proportions are a little different in your search, these are all roughly in the same order of magnitude: it's not as stark a difference as your post suggested. [[User:Sławomir Biały|<span style="text-shadow:grey 0.3em 0.3em 0.1em; class=texhtml">Sławomir Biały</span>]] ([[User talk:Sławomir Biały|talk]]) 14:30, 1 May 2011 (UTC) | + | ::::Hmm... I did an archives search and got 74 for Ciprian, 38 for Lisa, and 149 for Reid Barton. But, ok, let's accept your search results. My point is that, even though the relative proportions are a little different in your search, these are all roughly in the same order of magnitude: it's not as stark a difference as your post suggested. [[User:Sławomir Biały|<span style="text-shadow:grey 0.3em 0.3em 0.1em; class=texhtml">Sławomir Biały</span>]] ([[User talk:Sławomir Biały|talk]]) 14:30, 1 May 2011 (UTC) | |
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