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Harem

2007-09-09T00:58:27Z

FillmoreMan:

A "harem" is a traditional form of [[marriage]] in which one husband has many wives. The Bible says that King [[Solomon]] practiced this form of marriage. It was popular in [[Africa]], Arabia and the [[Middle East]]. It is still common among [[Muslims]], particularly those in Arabian areas, and is usually called [[polygamy]].

[[category:religion]]

Wine

2007-09-09T00:36:43Z

FillmoreMan:

[[Image:wine.jpg|thumb|300px|Red and white wines in traditional wine glasses]]
'''Wine''' is an [[alcoholic beverage]] made by fermenting [[grape]]s. Although most wines are made from grapes, other [[fruit]]s can be used. Grains can be used to produce wine, for example, barley wine, but this tends to be very rare and technically, barley wine has more in common with [[beer]].

Wines are categorized by color. Red wine, white wine and rose (pink) wine are the three main types and are given their characteristic color by the types of grapes used in their production. Red wine tends to be served at room temperature whereas the others are served chilled.

==Production==

Traditionally grapes were trampled by barefooted vineyard workers to produce a pulp, which was fermented to produce a rich, fruity alcoholic drink. Today this process in most commercial vineyards is mechanized although many "fine wine" producers such as the D'Arenberg vintners in [[Australia]] still proudly claim their wines are 100% foot pressed.

Once pressed, wines are left to mature in vats (large containers). Vats tend to add flavor to the wine and are traditionally made from [[oak]]. Fine wine tends to be given longer to mature to develop the flavor. Cheaper wines may have oak chippings added to give a similar flavor without the need to mature for as long.

==Alcohol Content==

Wines tend to range from 10% to 14% [[ABV]]. Stronger wines such as [[port]] and [[sherry]] are classed as fortified wines. These require further refinement and are sold as such.

==Production==

Wine is produced throughout the world. The top twenty leading wine-producing countries in order of total production are:<ref>[http://www.wineinstitute.org/communications/statistics/keyfacts_worldwineproduction02.htm]</ref> [[France]], [[Italy]], [[Spain]], [[United States of America|USA]], [[Argentina]], [[China]], [[Australia]], [[Germany]], [[Portugal]], [[South Africa]], [[Chile]], [[Hungary]], [[Romania]], [[Greece]], [[Russia]], [[Brazil]], [[Austria]], [[Bulgaria]], and [[Croatia]].

Many of the best-known vineyards are in France but recent competitions place California wine, particularly the vivid reds from the San Bernardino Valley, alongside French wine in quality. Traditional winemaking is centred in the Languedoc region of Southern [[France]] and La Mancha in [[Spain]]. Kentish [[Pinot Noir]] and Welsh [[Riesling]] are also world-renowned wines.

===Wine and Christianity===
Wine has an important role in the Christian religion, reflecting the central role it played in society at the times of Jesus's ministry on [[Earth]]. Plain water was generally not potable at that time and wine was often mixed with water, so that the alcohol in the wine killed some of the harmful microorganisms in the water. (It should be noted, however, that some Christians, primarily fundamentalist Protestants, hold that none of the references in the Bible to "wine" should be understood as referring to an alcoholic beverage, but rather to unfermented grape juice. Such view is held by only a small minority of Biblical scholars.)

Christ's first miracle, performed at the wedding feast at Cana, was to turn six [[amphora]] filled with water into wine. (John 2:7-10.) At the [[Last Supper]], Christ commands the [[Apostles]] to eat bread and drink wine, which he calls His Body and Blood, and commands the Apostles to do this "in remembrance of me." (Matthew 26::26-29; Mark 14:23-24; Luke 22:20-23.) This is preserved in the liturgy of the Christian Church as [[Holy Communion]]. The different denominations of Christianity have various teachings and doctrines about the place and significance of the wine in the communion service, which are roughly separable into [[memorialism]] and a belief in the [[Real Presence]] of Christ in the [[Eucharist|Eucharistic]] hosts.

Many of the orders of [[Eastern Orthodox]] and [[Roman Catholic]] religious (monks and nuns) established their own wineries in Europe and, in the case of Catholic orders, in the Americas.

===Wine and Judaism===
Wine is an important part of the Jewish Passover seder meal.

===Wine in Islam===
In [[Islam]], wine is generally not considered to be "halaal". However, less strict Muslims, such as [[Omar Khayyam]], often wrote about the pleasures of wine.

==Types of wines==

Wines in the Americas, Australia, South Africa and, in certain places, Germany, are typically named after the varieties of [[grape]] that go into the production. Some of the most popular types are:

:Chardonnay - a popular white wine produced worldwide; Chardonnay can be paired with different kinds of food.

:Merlot - a pleasant, soft red wine with a mild flavor; it is one of the few red wines that can be drunk by itself, without food.

:Cabernet Sauvignon - A very heavy, astringent wine that should ideally be served with fatty red meats; the classic pairing is with lamb.

:Gewurztraminer - sometimes called GWT or GTR for short. A [[German]] varietal now produced worldwide; it has a quirky flavor and goes well with Chinese food.

:Pinot Noir - a red wine commonly grown in Northern California; also used in most varieties of
[[Burgundy]].

:Reisling - a white wine grape commonly used in plonk, such as Piesporter or Liebfraumilch (commonly sold in the United States under the trade name ''Blue Nun'').

Other wines are named after the region in which they are produced.

:Rioja - traditional [[Spanish]] red wine.
:Bordeaux - traditional [[French]] red and white wines.
:[[Burgundy]] - French red wine

Quality of Wines

:Fine Wines - These are generally regarded as higher quality wines. But the name "Fine Wine" is derived from the Fining process of a wine rather than quality. Fining is the cleaning process which filters out impurities in the wine after fermentation. Cheaper wines were not fined and so were not regarded as "Fined Wines" later "Fine Wines"

:Beverage Wines - Everyday drinking wines

== Champagne ==

Champagne can either mean sparkling wines produced in the Champagne region of northeastern [[France]] or it may be used to describe such wines, no matter where produced. European Union rules restrict the use of the "Champagne" names to wines fitting the former description. However, it is common to see wines in the United States sold as Champagne, even if they were produced domestically. The French have protested this, to no avail. Some excellent sparkling wines are produced in [[Australia]] but are not permitted to be sold under the name "champagne". The production of sparkling wines outside France has had the effect of making excellent "champagne" type wines available at far less cost than the French varieties and further diversifying the market.

==References==

http://www.winespectator.com/

[[Category:Alcoholic Beverages]]

Outback Steakhouse

2007-09-09T00:34:09Z

FillmoreMan:

'''Outback Steakhouse''' is a fake-[[Australian]] chain of restaurants, often found in large cities. It's most famous food is [[bloomin' onion]].

Vegemite

2007-09-09T00:32:21Z

FillmoreMan:

'''Vegemite''' is the [[Australian]] national food, often served on toast. It has also been stolen by the commie [[New Zealand]]ers, but Australia had it first.

[[Category:Food]]

Federal Aviation Administration

2007-09-09T00:29:15Z

FillmoreMan:

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a federal agency which regulates air commerce to promote aviation safety.
[[category:legal terms]]

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation

2007-09-09T00:28:39Z

FillmoreMan: rv

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is an agency which insures deposits in banking institutions in the event of financial failure.
[[category:United States Government]]

Federal Communications Commission

2007-09-09T00:28:18Z

FillmoreMan: rv lame stevecarson impersonator

[[Image:FCC.JPG|thumbnail|right|200px|Official seal of the FCC]]
The '''Federal Communications Commission''' ('''FCC''') is a federal agency which regulates interstate and foreign communications by wire and radio.

The FCC is an independent United States government agency, which reports to Congress rather than the President. Established by the Communications Act of 1934, the FCC has authority over interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions.

== Organization ==

The FCC is managed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate for 5-year terms, except when filling an unexpired term. The President appoints one of the Commissioners as Chairman. Only three Commissioners may be members of the same political party.

The Chairman delegates management and administrative responsibility to the Managing Director. The Commissioners supervise all FCC activities. FCC Bureaus are listed on its website.<ref>http://www.fcc.gov/aboutus.html</ref>

==External Links==
*[http://www.fcc.gov/ Official Website]

== References ==

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[[category:United States Government]]

Nordic

2007-09-05T16:18:59Z

FillmoreMan:

'''Nordic''' is a term used to describe the people of Northern European ethnicities, especially Scandinavia, Finland and Iceland. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a neo-Nazi hate term.

Myst

2007-09-05T16:15:47Z

FillmoreMan: New page: '''Myst''' is a popular computer game that was at one point the best selling game ever. It has amny sequels, including Riven, Myst III: Exile, Myst IV: Revelation and Myst V, as well as sp...

'''Myst''' is a popular computer game that was at one point the best selling game ever. It has amny sequels, including Riven, Myst III: Exile, Myst IV: Revelation and Myst V, as well as spinoff and it's online component, [[Myst Online: Uru Live]].

[[Category:Games]]

Fillmore!

2007-08-28T01:32:01Z

FillmoreMan: freekon

'''Fillmore!''' is a show created by the Dinsey Channel. It is all about a middle school safety patrol who crack cases and beat up the culprits. Their leader is Fillmore! One of the episodes involved a virtual pet.

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