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Talk:Gallery of British Heroes

2008-12-19T04:29:19Z

Sideways: these are now in the gallery

Currently a mixture of political figures, scientists & writers. Also heavily limited by how few of these we have pictures of (& me without upload rights). If anybody (with upload rights) wants to help add to this, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2208671.stm these] [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2208671.stm two] lists make a good starting point. The most important ones we're currently missing pictures of are [[Henry V]], [[Queen Victoria]], [[Florence Nightingale]], and [[John Lennon]] &/or [[Paul McCartney]]. - [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 19:37, 18 December 2008 (EST)

: Good work, congratulations. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 22:13, 18 December 2008 (EST)

::Thank you. Any chance you upload a picture of any of those people I mentioned above? I know you're one of the main guys for illustrations. It would be greatly appreciated. [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 22:17, 18 December 2008 (EST)
:::Now added. Thanks. [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 23:29, 18 December 2008 (EST)

Gallery of British Heroes

2008-12-19T04:27:09Z

Sideways: Adding the ones from Talk page - thank you, Joaquín Martínez .

'''Gallery of British [[Hero|Heroes]]'''
{{Clear}}
<center>
<gallery perrow=5>
Image:King Arthur.jpg|[[King Arthur]]
Image:Image:Henry V.jpg|[[Henry V]]
Image:Drake.jpg|[[Francis Drake]]
Image:WalterRaleigh3.jpg|[[Walter Raleigh]]
Image:Foliou.jpg|[[William Shakespeare]]

Image:Newton.png|[[Isaac Newton]]
Image:Nelson1.jpg|[[Horatio Nelson]]
Image:Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington.jpg|[[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington]]
Image:Sir Francis Grant's Portrait of Queen Victoria.jpg|[[Queen Victoria]]
Image:Dickens.jpg|[[Charles Dickens]]

Image:Florence Nightingale.jpg|[[Florence Nightingale]]
Image:Alexander Graham Bell.jpg|[[Alexander Graham Bell]]
Image:Solidgold.jpg|[[Winston Churchill]]
Image:Jrrt 1972 pipe.jpg|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]
Image:Jhcfju6.jpg|[[C.S. Lewis]]

Image:Elizabeth-II.jpg|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]
Image:John lennon.jpg|[[John Lennon]]
Image:Paul McCartney.jpeg|[[Paul McCartney]]
Image:503px-Thatcher-loc.jpg|[[Margaret Thatcher]]
Image:Bvfgdtre.jpg|[[Stephen Hawking]]

</gallery>
</center>

==See also==
*[[Gallery of American Heroes]]

[[Category:British History]]

Talk:Gallery of British Heroes

2008-12-19T03:17:24Z

Sideways:

Currently a mixture of political figures, scientists & writers. Also heavily limited by how few of these we have pictures of (& me without upload rights). If anybody (with upload rights) wants to help add to this, [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2208671.stm these] [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/2208671.stm two] lists make a good starting point. The most important ones we're currently missing pictures of are [[Henry V]], [[Queen Victoria]], [[Florence Nightingale]], and [[John Lennon]] &/or [[Paul McCartney]]. - [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 19:37, 18 December 2008 (EST)

: Good work, congratulations. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 22:13, 18 December 2008 (EST)

::Thank you. Any chance you upload a picture of any of those peole I mentioned above? I know you're one of the main guys for illustrations. It would be greatly appreciated. [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 22:17, 18 December 2008 (EST)

Talk:Voted Most Influential Person in American History

2008-12-19T02:13:15Z

Sideways:

While I'm sure that 66 teenagers put together are very smart, this should probably be in the Conservapedia namespace or something similar until it becomes an actual article.--[[user:TomMoore1|Tom Moore]][[User talk:TomMoore1|fiat justitia ruat coelum]]
:It would be interesting to hold a second ballot on this subject by Conservapedia editors. I wonder if the results would be the same or different. [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 21:13, 18 December 2008 (EST)

Voted Most Influential Person in American History

2008-12-19T01:53:15Z

Sideways: catfix

On December 18, 2008, the world's largest [[Conservapedia:Index|American History]] course for teenagers (66 students) voted as the most influential person in American History to be:

*[[Thomas Edison]]

== Runners-Up ==

The runner-up was:

*[[Ronald Reagan]]

The second runner-up was:

*[[George Washington]]

The third runner-up was:

*[[Benjamin Franklin]]

[[Category:American History]]

Octopus

2008-12-19T01:52:38Z

Sideways: further clarifying re "tentacles"

The '''octopus''' is one of a number of kinds of predatory marine [[cephalopod]] [[mollusc]]s, found in the warmer seas of the world.

Generally less actively swimming than fellow cephalopods [[squid]] and [[cuttlefish]], an octopus has eight flexible suckered arms, used for grasping rocks and prey as well as proppelling the octopus. These are often inaccurately referred to as "tentacles", but in fact that term refers specifically to two longer extremities which cuttlefish and squid have at the front of their bodies but octopuses do not. To move, it may pull itself over the sea bed with its arms, but when in a hurry, it shoots a jet of water out of its body, thrusting it through the water.

Octopuses use [[chromatophore]]s to perfectly camouflage themselves against their background. When threatened, they can eject a cloud of ink to mask their escape. They can compress their bodies to fit through minute apertures.

Octopuses, after engulfing prey in their arms, inject it with venom. Some, such as the blue-ringed octopus of Australia, are highly venomous and are capable of killing a man with their bite.

Octopus is a popular seafood, especially in [[Mediterranean]] and [[Oriental]] cuisines, though it must be cooked carefully to avoid the flesh becoming rubbery.

''The Octopus'' is also the name of novel by [[Frank Norris]].
[[Category:Molluscs]]
[[Category:Seafood]]

Octopus

2008-12-19T01:44:39Z

Sideways: contrary to the widespread misuse of the term, octopuses do not have tentacles

The '''octopus''' is one of a number of kinds of predatory marine [[cephalopod]] [[mollusc]]s, found in the warmer seas of the world.

Generally less actively swimming than fellow cephalopods [[squid]] and [[cuttlefish]], an octopus has eight flexible suckered arms, used for grasping rocks and prey as well as proppelling the octopus. To move, it may pull itself over the sea bed with its tentacles, but when in a hurry, it shoots a jet of water out of its body, thrusting it through the water.

Octopuses use [[chromatophore]]s to perfectly camouflage themselves against their background. When threatened, they can eject a cloud of ink to mask their escape. They can compress their bodies to fit through minute apertures.

Octopuses, after engulfing prey in their tentacles, inject it with venom. Some, such as the blue-ringed octopus of Australia, are highly venomous and are capable of killing a man with their bite.

Octopus is a popular seafood, especially in [[Mediterranean]] and [[Oriental]] cuisines, though it must be cooked carefully to avoid the flesh becoming rubbery.

''The Octopus'' is also the name of novel by [[Frank Norris]].
[[Category:Molluscs]]
[[Category:Seafood]]

Squid

2008-12-19T01:41:44Z

Sideways:

{{RefAppeal}}
A '''squid''' is an aquatic [[cephalopod]] [[mollusc]], with eight arms and two tentacles (like antenna), known for its abilities at [[camouflage]], accomplished using special skin cells called [[chromatophores]], and producing ink clouds. There are a large number of species spread across the oceans of the globe. The largest type, the [[Colossal Squid]], can grow to upwards of 46 feet in length from the tip of the caudal fin the the end of the tentacles, while a number of species are only a few inches in length. Squid are distantly related to [[Octopus]] and [[Cuttlefish]], as all are cephalopods.

In recent years, the popularity of calamari and other squid dishes have caused their numbers to dwindle.{{fact}}

Squid, though short-lived, are highly intelligent. Most are active [[predator]]s. Squids are also fairly common in [[mythology]], in which [[giant squid]] known as "[[kraken]]" sink ships at sea.

[[Category:Molluscs]]
[[Category:Seafood]]

Squid

2008-12-19T01:41:23Z

Sideways:

{{RefAppeal}}
A '''squid''' is an aquatic [[cephalopod]] [[mollusc]], with eight arms and two tentacles (like [[antenna]]), known for its abilities at [[camouflage]], accomplished using special skin cells called [[chromatophores]], and producing ink clouds. There are a large number of species spread across the oceans of the globe. The largest type, the [[Colossal Squid]], can grow to upwards of 46 feet in length from the tip of the caudal fin the the end of the tentacles, while a number of species are only a few inches in length. Squid are distantly related to [[Octopus]] and [[Cuttlefish]], as all are cephalopods.

In recent years, the popularity of calamari and other squid dishes have caused their numbers to dwindle.{{fact}}

Squid, though short-lived, are highly intelligent. Most are active [[predator]]s. Squids are also fairly common in [[mythology]], in which [[giant squid]] known as "[[kraken]]" sink ships at sea.

[[Category:Molluscs]]
[[Category:Seafood]]

Squid

2008-12-19T01:41:02Z

Sideways: limbs and tentacles are not the same

{{RefAppeal}}
A '''squid''' is an aquatic [[cephalopod]] [[mollusc],] with eight arms and two tentacles (like [[antenna]]), known for its abilities at [[camouflage]], accomplished using special skin cells called [[chromatophores]], and producing ink clouds. There are a large number of species spread across the oceans of the globe. The largest type, the [[Colossal Squid]], can grow to upwards of 46 feet in length from the tip of the caudal fin the the end of the tentacles, while a number of species are only a few inches in length. Squid are distantly related to [[Octopus]] and [[Cuttlefish]], as all are cephalopods.

In recent years, the popularity of calamari and other squid dishes have caused their numbers to dwindle.{{fact}}

Squid, though short-lived, are highly intelligent. Most are active [[predator]]s. Squids are also fairly common in [[mythology]], in which [[giant squid]] known as "[[kraken]]" sink ships at sea.

[[Category:Molluscs]]
[[Category:Seafood]]

Gallery of American Heroes

2008-12-19T00:43:38Z

Sideways: /* See also */ British Heroes for comparison

''For sports heroes, see [[Gallery of Sports Idols]]'' 
'''Gallery of American [[Hero|Heroes]]'''
[[Image:The babe.jpg|thumb|[[Babe Ruth]]]]
{{Clear}}
<center>
<gallery perrow="5">
Image:Benjamin.jpg|[[Benjamin Franklin]]
Image:George washington 3.jpg|[[George Washington]]

Image:John adams.gif|[[John Adams]]
Image:Daniel Boone.jpg|[[Daniel Boone]]
Image:TCJJ.jpg|[[Thomas Jefferson]]
Image:7648ruy6g.gif|[[James Madison]]
Image:Alexhamilton.jpg|[[Alexander Hamilton]]
Image:Andrew Jackson.jpg|[[Andrew Jackson]]
Image:Zachary taylor.jpg|[[Zachary Taylor]]
Image:Davy Crockett.jpg|[[Davy Crockett]]
Image:RLee.jpg|[[Robert E. Lee]]
Image:Lincoln.jpg|[[Abraham Lincoln]]

Image:Elizabethcadystanton.jpg|[[Elizabeth Cady Stanton]]
Image:Freddouglas.jpg|[[Frederick Douglass]]
Image:3a10453r.jpg|[[Harriet Tubman]]
Image:Sherman (B).jpg|[[William T. Sherman]]
Image:Ulysses grant.jpg|[[Ulysses S. Grant]]
Image:Andrew carnegie.jpg|[[Andrew Carnegie]]
Image:875997.jpg|[[Thomas Edison]]
Image:Macarthur1.jpg|[[Douglas MacArthur]]
Image:Patton.jpg|[[George Patton]]
Image:Irving Berlin.jpg|[[Irving Berlin]]
Image:Yte7567.jpg|[[Dwight D. Eisenhower]]
Image:Louis Armstrong.jpg|[[Louis Armstrong]]
Image:RosaParks.jpg|[[Rosa Parks]]
Image:Jesse Owens.jpg|[[Jesse Owens]]
Image:Archie Moore.jpg|[[Archie Moore]].
Image:John kennedy.jpg|[[John F. Kennedy]]
Image:Ted Williams 1847...jpg|[[Ted Williams]]
Image:Jackie Robinson in Dodgers uniform, 1954..jpg|[[Jackie Robinson]]

Image:Martin Luther King Jr Washington DC. 1963.jpg|[[Martin Luther King]] Jr.

Image:NeilArmstrong.jpg|[[Neil Armstrong]]
Image:Johnny Unitas.jpg|[[Johnny Unitas]]

Image:Muhammad Ali..jpg|[[Muhammad Ali]]
Image:Michael Jordan.jpg|[[Michael Jordan]]
Image:Peyton Manning Colts.jpg|[[Peyton Manning]]
Image:Pat Tillman.jpg|[[Pat Tillman]]
</gallery>

[[Image:Casmier.jpg|210px]]

[[John McCain]]
</center>

== See also ==
[[Image:M Mantle.jpg|thumb|Mickey Mantle]]
*[[Founding Fathers]]
*[[Hank Aaron]]
*[[Mickey Mantle]]
*[[Joe Louis]]
*[[Andre Agassi]]
*[[Famous American artists]]
*[[Gallery of British Heroes]]

== External links ==

*[http://usa-hero.com/ American Heroes Who Inspire the World]
*[http://www.foundingfathers.info/ The Founding Fathers home page.]
*[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/04/opinion/04furstenberg.html Spinning the Revolution] By FRANÇOIS FURSTENBERG, The NY Times.

[[Category:United States History]]

Gallery of British Heroes

2008-12-19T00:42:58Z

Sideways:

'''Gallery of British [[Hero|Heroes]]'''
{{Clear}}
<center>
<gallery perrow=4>

Image:Drake.jpg|[[Francis Drake]]
Image:WalterRaleigh3.jpg|[[Walter Raleigh]]
Image:Foliou.jpg|[[William Shakespeare]]
Image:Newton.png|[[Isaac Newton]]

Image:Nelson1.jpg|[[Horatio Nelson]]
Image:Dickens.jpg|[[Charles Dickens]]
Image:Jrrt 1972 pipe.jpg|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]
Image:Jhcfju6.jpg|[[C.S. Lewis]]

Image:Alexander Graham Bell.jpg|[[Alexander Graham Bell]]
Image:Elizabeth-II.jpg|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]
Image:503px-Thatcher-loc.jpg|[[Margaret Thatcher]]
Image:Bvfgdtre.jpg|[[Stephen Hawking]]

</gallery>
</center>

[[Image:Solidgold.jpg|thumb|center|300px|<big>'''[[Winston Churchill]]'''</big>]]

==See also==
*[[Gallery of American Heroes]]

[[Category:British History]]

Gallery of British Heroes

2008-12-19T00:41:57Z

Sideways:

'''Gallery of British [[Hero|Heroes]]'''
{{Clear}}
<center>
<gallery perrow=4>

Image:Drake.jpg|[[Francis Drake]]
Image:WalterRaleigh3.jpg|[[Walter Raleigh]]
Image:Foliou.jpg|[[William Shakespeare]]
Image:Newton.png|[[Isaac Newton]]

Image:Nelson1.jpg|[[Horatio Nelson]]
Image:Dickens.jpg|[[Charles Dickens]]
Image:Jrrt 1972 pipe.jpg|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]
Image:Jhcfju6.jpg|[[C.S. Lewis]]

Image:Alexander Graham Bell.jpg|[[Alexander Graham Bell]]
Image:Elizabeth-II.jpg|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]
Image:503px-Thatcher-loc.jpg|[[Margaret Thatcher]]
Image:Bvfgdtre.jpg|[[Stephen Hawking]]

</gallery>

[[Image:Solidgold.jpg|thumb|center|300px|<big>'''[[Winston Churchill]]'''</big>]]

==See also==
*[[Gallery of American Heroes]]

[[Category:British History]]

Talk:Gallery of British Heroes

2008-12-19T00:37:36Z

Sideways: more pics needed

Gallery of British Heroes

2008-12-19T00:30:22Z

Sideways: Churchill

'''Gallery of British [[Hero|Heroes]]'''
{{Clear}}
<center>
<gallery perrow=4>

Image:Drake.jpg|[[Francis Drake]]
Image:WalterRaleigh3.jpg|[[Walter Raleigh]]
Image:Foliou.jpg|[[William Shakespeare]]
Image:Newton.png|[[Isaac Newton]]

Image:Nelson1.jpg|[[Horatio Nelson]]
Image:Dickens.jpg|[[Charles Dickens]]
Image:Jrrt 1972 pipe.jpg|[[J.R.R. Tolkien]]
Image:Jhcfju6.jpg|[[C.S. Lewis]]

Image:Alexander Graham Bell.jpg|[[Alexander Graham Bell]]
Image:Elizabeth-II.jpg|Queen [[Elizabeth II]]
Image:503px-Thatcher-loc.jpg|[[Margaret Thatcher]]
Image:Bvfgdtre.jpg|[[Stephen Hawking]]

</gallery>

[[Image:Solidgold.jpg|thumb|center|300px|[[Winston Churchill]]]]

[[Category:British History]]

Gallery of British Heroes

2008-12-19T00:27:31Z

Sideways: a start

Falconry

2008-12-18T23:39:58Z

Sideways: BUT IT'S IRRESPONSIBLE & ILLEGAL! See Talk. Please don't put it back in without discussing & justifying it first.

'''Falconry''' is an ancient "[[sport]] of [[king]]s". Widely practised in the [[Middle Ages]], it has fallen out of favor in recent decades, thanks mainly to the expense of maintaining a collection, or ''mews'', of birds. The relentless [[urbanization]] of our cities and towns has also led to an overall reduction in the number of predatory birds, and those birds that remain extant have by necessity learned to mistrust mankind.

==Falconry in the Middle Ages==
Falconry was a popular pastime in medieval [[England]], and in [[Europe]] more generally. No nobleman's [[castle]] would have been deemed complete without at least one mews, and the office of court falconer was a highly esteemed position. The falconer's responsibilities were to exercise the birds daily, and to tutor young lords and princes in the art of the hunt. A nobleman's son would typically begin his education at age ten or eleven; it might take years to master the sport.

Medieval princes hunted mainly for sport. The procurement of meaty victuals for the banquet table was left to the ''gamekeepers'': professional huntsmen employed by the throne. [[Venison]], of course, would be hunted with bow and arrow on horseback; [[beef]] would be supplied by peasant farmers; and [[fish]] would be taken from the rivers by hook and line; but the fowls of the air that arrived at the royal dinner table would in all likelihood be the products of the falconer's art. Falcons were as well used to procure [[rabbit]]s, or ''conies'', and other palatable rodents.

==Falconry today==
Falconry is rarely practiced in this modern age, due to its expense and the dedication required to train a bird. There is also something of a social pressure: the budding falconer may find himself the butt of jokes by his friends, who prefer to stick to their four-legged pets and store-bought victuals. On the other hand, a perseverant student of falconry will really have something to show off.

If you are interested in getting involved in falconry, try looking for falconry clubs in your area, finding information about it on the internet or contacting an experienced falconer.

[[Category:Sports]]
[[Category:Birds]]

Uncle Buck

2008-12-15T17:46:56Z

Sideways: why were these removed?

'''''Uncle Buck''''' is a 1989 comedy film about American children growing up quickly, helped by their uncle during a family emergency. It stars [[John Candy]].

{{spoiler}}

==Film highlights==
Some of the most memorable scenes are as follows:

*Uncle Buck gets hit on the head by a bowling ball falling out of a closet.
*Uncle Buck threatens to "talk dirty" to a washing machine.
*Uncle Buck puts socks in the microwave.
*Uncle Buck threatens his neice's boyfriend with an axe.
*Uncle Buck punches a clown.
*Add more.

[[category:Movies]]

Talk:Donut

2008-12-02T13:25:12Z

Sideways:

Why is this in category:Baked Goods when most donuts are deep-fried? [[User:Human|Human]] 20:40, 25 November 2008 (EST)

:Maybe "bakery goods" would be a more appropriate name for the category? [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 08:25, 2 December 2008 (EST)

Coexist exhibition

2008-11-29T19:13:20Z

Sideways: /* The Message */ huge generalisation

[[Image:coexist.jpg|right|thumb| The work of artist Piotr Mlodozeniec]]

'''Coexist exhibition''' is a project of the Museum on the Seam located in [[Jerusalem]]. Their website states "Exhibition Coexistence brings the universal message of diversity and acceptance of the other to the world community." The exhibition has visited 24 cities around the globe. Over thirty artists display their works including [[Yoko Ono]].

==Coexist==
The exhibition's logo spelled out COEXIST using [[Islam]]ic, [[Judaism|Jewish]] and [[Christian]] symbols: the crescent, Star of David, and Christian cross).

==Liberal Co-opted Message==
Whenever diversity is a topic, you are likely to find leftist heavily involved. The original works of Piotr Mlodozeniec has been changed, most likely by liberals, to reflect the new realities of the day. The liberal COEXIST photo adds the following to Islam, Judaism and Christianity symbols: Peace sign, Gender, [[Wicca]] and [[Taoism]]. It is common to find this emblem on a bumber sticker.
[[Image:Liberal-coexist.JPG‎|right|thumb| The liberal version.]]

==The Message==
Coexist is a great message to teach. To love thy neighboor. To accept the religion of your brother. To tolerate one another as God tolerates us. The [[Jews]] and [[Christians]] are tolerant people but don't tolerate evil.

==External Links==
*[http://www.coexistence.art.museum/Coex/Index.asp Home Page]

[[Category:Art]]
[[Category:Culture]]

Coexist exhibition

2008-11-29T19:11:32Z

Sideways: /* Coexist */

[[Image:coexist.jpg|right|thumb| The work of artist Piotr Mlodozeniec]]

'''Coexist exhibition''' is a project of the Museum on the Seam located in [[Jerusalem]]. Their website states "Exhibition Coexistence brings the universal message of diversity and acceptance of the other to the world community." The exhibition has visited 24 cities around the globe. Over thirty artists display their works including [[Yoko Ono]].

==Coexist==
The exhibition's logo spelled out COEXIST using [[Islam]]ic, [[Judaism|Jewish]] and [[Christian]] symbols: the crescent, Star of David, and Christian cross).

==Liberal Co-opted Message==
Whenever diversity is a topic, you are likely to find leftist heavily involved. The original works of Piotr Mlodozeniec has been changed, most likely by liberals, to reflect the new realities of the day. The liberal COEXIST photo adds the following to Islam, Judaism and Christianity symbols: Peace sign, Gender, [[Wicca]] and [[Taoism]]. It is common to find this emblem on a bumber sticker.
[[Image:Liberal-coexist.JPG‎|right|thumb| The liberal version.]]

==The Message==
Coexist is a great message to teach. To love thy neighboor. To accept the religion of your brother. To tolerate one another as God tolerates us. But the reality is that [[Islam]] doesn't tolerate non-believers, only people that adhere to [[Muhammed]]. The [[Jews]] and [[Christians]] are tolerant people but don't tolerate evil.

==External Links==
*[http://www.coexistence.art.museum/Coex/Index.asp Home Page]

[[Category:Art]]
[[Category:Culture]]

Coexist exhibition

2008-11-29T19:11:00Z

Sideways: /* Coexist */

[[Image:coexist.jpg|right|thumb| The work of artist Piotr Mlodozeniec]]

'''Coexist exhibition''' is a project of the Museum on the Seam located in [[Jerusalem]]. Their website states "Exhibition Coexistence brings the universal message of diversity and acceptance of the other to the world community." The exhibition has visited 24 cities around the globe. Over thirty artists display their works including [[Yoko Ono]].

==Coexist==
The exhibition's logo spelled out COEXIST using Islamic, Jewish and Christian symbols: the crescent, Star of David, and Christian cross).

==Liberal Co-opted Message==
Whenever diversity is a topic, you are likely to find leftist heavily involved. The original works of Piotr Mlodozeniec has been changed, most likely by liberals, to reflect the new realities of the day. The liberal COEXIST photo adds the following to Islam, Judaism and Christianity symbols: Peace sign, Gender, [[Wicca]] and [[Taoism]]. It is common to find this emblem on a bumber sticker.
[[Image:Liberal-coexist.JPG‎|right|thumb| The liberal version.]]

==The Message==
Coexist is a great message to teach. To love thy neighboor. To accept the religion of your brother. To tolerate one another as God tolerates us. But the reality is that [[Islam]] doesn't tolerate non-believers, only people that adhere to [[Muhammed]]. The [[Jews]] and [[Christians]] are tolerant people but don't tolerate evil.

==External Links==
*[http://www.coexistence.art.museum/Coex/Index.asp Home Page]

[[Category:Art]]
[[Category:Culture]]

Coexist exhibition

2008-11-29T19:09:35Z

Sideways: /* Liberal Co-opted Message */

[[Image:coexist.jpg|right|thumb| The work of artist Piotr Mlodozeniec]]

'''Coexist exhibition''' is a project of the Museum on the Seam located in [[Jerusalem]]. Their website states "Exhibition Coexistence brings the universal message of diversity and acceptance of the other to the world community." The exhibition has visited 24 cities around the globe. Over thirty artists display their works including [[Yoko Ono]].

==Coexist==
The spelled out COEXIST using various religious symbols is popular.

==Liberal Co-opted Message==
Whenever diversity is a topic, you are likely to find leftist heavily involved. The original works of Piotr Mlodozeniec has been changed, most likely by liberals, to reflect the new realities of the day. The liberal COEXIST photo adds the following to Islam, Judaism and Christianity symbols: Peace sign, Gender, [[Wicca]] and [[Taoism]]. It is common to find this emblem on a bumber sticker.
[[Image:Liberal-coexist.JPG‎|right|thumb| The liberal version.]]

==The Message==
Coexist is a great message to teach. To love thy neighboor. To accept the religion of your brother. To tolerate one another as God tolerates us. But the reality is that [[Islam]] doesn't tolerate non-believers, only people that adhere to [[Muhammed]]. The [[Jews]] and [[Christians]] are tolerant people but don't tolerate evil.

==External Links==
*[http://www.coexistence.art.museum/Coex/Index.asp Home Page]

[[Category:Art]]
[[Category:Culture]]

Talk:Coexist exhibition

2008-11-29T19:08:31Z

Sideways: New page: {{cquote|The liberal COEXIST photo adds the following to Islam, Judaism and Christianity symbols: Peace sign, Gender, Wicca and Taoism. This is a complete travesty to the original ...

{{cquote|The liberal COEXIST photo adds the following to Islam, Judaism and Christianity symbols: Peace sign, Gender, [[Wicca]] and [[Taoism]]. This is a complete travesty to the original work because the new meaning is that we are supposed to condone [[evil]], we are to coexist with evil.}}

What specifically is "evil" about these things? Neither Wicca nor Taoism is identified as evil in their respective articles at Conservapedia. Is peace evil? Or gender? This really doesn't make a lot of sense to me, so I've removed the sentence about evil. Please elaborate further if putting it back in, but I would suggest choosing a more appropriate word than "evil". [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 14:08, 29 November 2008 (EST)

Coexist exhibition

2008-11-29T19:04:43Z

Sideways: /* Liberal Co-opted Message */ removed bizarre condemnation of "evil". Will discuss on talk page.

[[Image:coexist.jpg|right|thumb| The work of artist Piotr Mlodozeniec]]

'''Coexist exhibition''' is a project of the Museum on the Seam located in [[Jerusalem]]. Their website states "Exhibition Coexistence brings the universal message of diversity and acceptance of the other to the world community." The exhibition has visited 24 cities around the globe. Over thirty artists display their works including [[Yoko Ono]].

==Coexist==
The spelled out COEXIST using various religious symbols is popular.

==Liberal Co-opted Message==
Whenever diversity is a topic, you are likely to find leftist heavily involved. The original works of Piotr Mlodozeniec has been changed, most likely by liberals, to reflect the new realities of the day. The liberal COEXIST photo adds the following to Islam, Judaism and Christianity symbols: Peace sign, Gender, [[Wicca]] and [[Taoism]]. Common to find this message as a bumber sticker.
[[Image:Liberal-coexist.JPG‎|right|thumb| The liberal version.]]

==The Message==
Coexist is a great message to teach. To love thy neighboor. To accept the religion of your brother. To tolerate one another as God tolerates us. But the reality is that [[Islam]] doesn't tolerate non-believers, only people that adhere to [[Muhammed]]. The [[Jews]] and [[Christians]] are tolerant people but don't tolerate evil.

==External Links==
*[http://www.coexistence.art.museum/Coex/Index.asp Home Page]

[[Category:Art]]
[[Category:Culture]]

George W. Bush

2008-11-29T02:25:32Z

Sideways: undid junk edits

{{President
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'''George Walker Bush''' (born New Haven, [[Connecticut]] 1946) was the Governor of [[Texas]] (1996-2001) and has served as the 43rd [[President of the United States of America]] since 2001. Campaigning on the notion that the United States should not be in the business of nation-building,<ref>http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2000/debates/transcripts/u221003.html</ref> he won the office by a narrow margin in the decisive State of [[Florida]] in the [[United States presidential election, 2000|2000 Presidential election]]. Legal challenges to the certified vote count went all the way to the [[U.S. Supreme Court]] when Democratic contender [[Al Gore]], who initially conceded defeat on the night of the election, then contested the outcome for weeks until the Supreme Court case [[Bush v. Gore]].

In the [[United States presidential election, 2004|2004 Presidential election]] Bush won reelection, helped in part by a 300,000 vote victory (5%) in the State of Florida, where the outcome had been so close in 2000 <ref>[http://election.dos.state.fl.us/elections/resultsarchive/SummaryRpt.asp?ElectionDate=11/2/2004&Race=PRE&DATAMODE= Florida Election Records], ''[[Florida Dept. of State]]''</ref>. Democratic candidate [[John Kerry]] conceded defeat the day after the election.

==Presidency (2001-2009)==

===Economic issues===
Upon gaining office in 2001, Bush signed into law a $1.35 trillion cut in [[taxation]] over 10 years. The plan included the objectives of doubling the child tax credit from $500 to $1,000, reducing the tax penalty on [[marriage|married couples]] and fully repealing the [[Estate tax|tax on estates]]. A [[United States Senate]] Finance Committee Report estimated that with all the planned reductions fully phased in, the average family of four making $50,000 would save $1,825 per year.<ref>[http://archives.cnn.com/2001/ALLPOLITICS/06/07/bush.taxes/ $1.35 trillion tax cut becomes law], CNN, 21 June 2001</ref>

Since the tax cuts, [[IRS]] revenues increased from $1.78 Trillion in 2003 to $2.56 Trillion in 2007 with a 46.3% increase of individual income tax receipts. Surging $785 billion since the 2003 investment tax cuts, it is the largest four-year revenue increase in U.S. history<ref>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119189497675953035.html?mod=googlenews_wsj</ref>

Bush has presided over a period of general economic growth. This is partially due to changes in the stock market that lead to a record high in 2007, although the [[NASDAQ]] is still down considerably from the levels it was at before the Dot-com bubble burst. Corporations show profits growing by double digits growth.<ref>http://www.usatoday.com/money/markets/us/2006-05-08-mart-usat_x.htm</ref> Even the working class is benefiting from the Bush economy, as unemployment hits an all time low in March 2007.<ref>http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/economy</ref> Bush signed into law a minimum wage increase, one of the platforms for the Democrats in the 2006 Congressional elections, after the House and Senate included Bush's request of provisions for small-business tax breaks.<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/12/20/AR2006122001784.html</ref><ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/10/AR2007011001666.html</ref> Tax policies have been favorable to reducing the [[Capital Gains Tax]], with a subsequent surge in investment.

=== Foreign policy ===

George W. Bush has spent most of his Presidency focusing on foreign policy issues, namely the war on terror in response to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks against the USA, when a series of terrorist attacks destroyed the twin towers of the [[World Trade Center]] and severely damaged the [[Pentagon]], resulting in the deaths of an estimated 3,000 people. On October 8, 2001, during an address to [[Congress]], President Bush announced the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security. In his [[State of the Union]] address on January 29, 2002, he asserted that an "[[axis of evil]]" consisting of [[North Korea]], [[Iran]], and [[Iraq]] was "arming to threaten the peace of the world" and "pose[d] a grave and growing danger".<ref>[http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/01/20020129-11.html Presidential State of the Union Address] [[January 29]] [[2002]].</ref> Since then, the Bush administration has pursued military action in [[Afghanistan]] and, more controversially, in [[Iraq]], with the stated aims of eliminating threats to United States security and combating [[terrorism]].

===Afghanistan===
On October 7, 2001, US and [[Australia]]n forces were deployed in [[Afghanistan]], then governed by the [[Taliban]], an extremist [[Islamic]] government -- a decision that was backed by most of the industrialized world. The Taliban had been fighting an active insurgency who they had bottled up in a tiny portion of the country, but never defeated. The US and Australian forces initiated a [[bombing]] campaign which turned the tide as they could no longer bottle up, or stop, the insurgency who attacked them after each bombing campaign. This led to the Taliban losing control of [[Kabul]], Afghanistan's capital city, on November 13. By December 2001, an "Afghan Interim Authority" had been installed, led by current Afghan President [[Hamid Karzai]].<ref>[http://www.cdi.org/terrorism/isaf.cfm Fact Sheet], Center for Defense Information, 2002-02-14</ref> The stated aims of military action in Afghanistan were to topple the Taliban and to eliminate or capture key leaders of the terrorist group [[al-Qaeda]], as well as destroying all al-Qaeda bases and activities in Afghanistan. However, al-Qaeda leader [[Osama bin Laden]] escaped a battle in December 2001 in [[Tora Bora]] and has not yet been successfully captured.<ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A62618-2002Apr16 U.S. Concludes [[Bin Laden]] Escaped at [[Tora Bora]] Fight], The Washington Post, 2002-04-17</ref>

Despite the US troops' early success in removing them from power, the Taliban was regrouping and amassing funds and recruits by 2003.<ref>[http://www.csmonitor.com/2003/0508/p01s02-wosc.html?related Taliban Appears to be Regrouped and Well-Funded], Christian Science Monitor, 2003-05-08</ref> In 2006, offensives against the Taliban such as [[Operation Mountain Thrust]] attained limited success.<ref>[http://www.defenselink.mil/news/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=285 World Cannot Give Up On Afghanistan, Coalition Officials Say], US Department of Defense, 2006-02-28</ref> The Taliban remain a major threat to security in Afghanistan today, with US and allied troops working alongside the Afghan government of [[Hamid Karzai]] to combat the Taliban.

===Iraq===

Egyptian President [[Hosni Mubarek]] and Libyan [[Socialist]] General Secretary [[Muammar Gaddafi]] in negotiations with [[Saddam Hussein]] relayed a message through Italian Prime Minister [[Silvio Berlusconi]] and Spanish President [[Jose Maria Aznar]] to UK Prime Minister [[Tony Blair]] and President Bush] that Saddam would be willing to avoid removal by force and voluntarily go into exile, provided Saddam was allowed to take $1 billion dollars and "all the information he wants about [[weapons of mass destruction]]." <ref>[http://www.weeklystandard.com/weblogs/TWSFP/2007/09/saddam_risked_his_life_for_wmd_1.asp Saddam Risked His Life for WMD Secrets], ''WeeklyStandard.com. September 29, 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003646639 Scoop for Spanish Daily: Transcript of Private 2003 Bush Talk Promising Iraq Invasion], ''Editor & Publisher'', September 26, 2007.</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/26/AR2007092602414.html Report Says Hussein Was Open To Exile Before 2003 Invasion], He Is Said to Have Sought $1 Billion and Information on Arms, By Karen DeYoung and Michael Abramowitz, ''[[Washington Post]], September 27, 2007; Page A17.</ref><ref>[http://www.elpais.com/articulo/espana/Llego/momento/deshacerse/Sadam/elpepunac/20070926elpepinac_1/Tes Llegó el momento de deshacerse de Sadam], ''El Pais'', 26/09/2007. (In Spanish).</ref>

In a show down with Congressional Democrats after taking control of the [[U.S. House of Representatives]] and [[U.S. Senate|Senate]] in the 2006 Congressional Midterm elections, Democrats retreated on their pledge to end the [[Iraq War]] early and bring the troops home. Democrats had threatened to withhold funding for the troops unless a date certain for withdrawal was set. After the final vote, 280-142 in the House and 80-14 in the Senate, the anti-War movement was defeated. The deal cut with Democratic leaders in exchange for their acquiescing to fund the troops calls for the President to sign legislation raising the [[minimum wage]]. <ref>[http://washingtontimes.com/national/20070525-122215-4854r.htm Congress OKs war bill sans time-line,] By S.A. Miller, The Washington Times'', May 25, 2007. </ref> One commentator remarked, "Despite all the talk of standing up to George W. Bush, despite all the bravado about taking control of Congress, despite the so-called mandate to change direction, Democrats caved....They claim that the majority of Americans are with them on the Iraq issue, but...President Bush, at the weakest moment of his presidency, still bested his Democratic rivals." <ref>[http://www.newmediajournal.us/staff/phyrillas/05292007.htm Democrats Show True Colors], Tony Phyrillas, ''New Media journal'', May 29, 2007, </ref>

== Family ==
[[Image:GWBush.jpg|thumb|300px|right|President Bush admires pictures of his family in the Oval Office.]]
George W. Bush is the son of [[George H. W. Bush]], who served as vice-president from 1981 to 1989 and as president from 1989 to 1993, and [[Barbara Bush]]. President Bush is married to Laura Welch Bush, a former teacher and librarian, and they have twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna. John Ellis "Jeb" Bush, Neil Bush and Marvin Bush are his brothers. Dorothy Bush Koch is his only surviving sister, as Pauline Robinson Bush died at age four of [[leukemia]].

==Faith==
George W. Bush is a member of the [[United Methodist Church]], and most people feel that George W. Bush's faith is sincere and profound. ''The Faith of George W. Bush'', a non-political book by author Stephen Strang, made the [[New York Times]] best-sellers list. <ref>http://www.christianlifemissions.org/ministries/georgewbush.htm</ref>
When asked where he would be without the influence of family friend [[Billy Graham]], George W. Bush said "I wouldn't be president." "It was just a conversation," said the younger Bush about a talk with Graham in the mid-'80s that changed his life. During the pivotal conversation Bush recalled saying, "'You know, Billy, I'm longing for something.' And I know that he sent me a [[Bible]] I still have. All I can tell you is that as a result of being inspired by Billy Graham, I started reading the Bible and shortly after, I quit drinking." <ref>Billy Graham and the White House [http://religion.beloblog.com/archives/2007/08/billy_graham_and_the_white_hou_1.html]</ref> Bush's faith led him to veto a bill which would have provided for federal funding of immoral [[embryonic stem cell research]].

==Polls==

When President George W. Bush entered office, his popularity rating was near 50%. However, after the [[September 11]] attacks, his popularity rose significantly, reaching an all-time high of 90%.<ref>[http://blogs.usatoday.com/onpolitics/2007/07/usatgallup-po-1.html USAT Gallup Poll]</ref> Since, then, though, it declined as some of his policies have become unpopular (largely due to the media's persistently negative -- and [[liberal bias|biased]] -- reporting on the [[Iraq War]] and misrepresentation of his policies).<ref> Historical Bush Approval Ratings from University of Minnesota [http://www.hist.umn.edu/~ruggles/Approval.htm] </ref> In 2007, he reached the lowest popularity levels of any sitting president, with one poll showing an approval rating of only 24%. The same poll gave the Democratic controlled Congress an approval rating of only 11%).<ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/topNews/idUSN1624620720071017?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&rpc=22&sp=true Voters unhappy with Bush and Congress], Reuters, October 17 2007</ref>

==See Also==
*[[Previous Breaking News/George W. Bush|Articles about '''George W. Bush''' from previous "Breaking News"]]

==References==
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[[Category:Presidents of the United States]]

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{{USPresidents}}

Mumbai

2008-11-29T02:21:08Z

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'''Mumbai''' (formerly '''Bombay''') is the capital of the [[India]]n state of [[Maharashtra]] and the financial capital of [[India]]. With a population of 13,662,885, it is the second most populous city proper in the world.<ref name=WG>[http://world-gazetteer.co
m/wg.php?x=&men=gcis&lng=en&des=wg&srt=npan&col=abcdefghinoq&msz=1500&pt=c&va=&srt=pnan World Gazetteer estimate for 2008-01-01]</ref> Along with the neighbouring suburbs of [[Navi Mumbai]] and [[Thane]], it forms, at 19 million, the [[List of metropolitan areas by population|world's fifth most populous]] metropolitan area. Mumbai lies on the west coast of India and has a deep natural [[harbor|harbor]]. Mumbai's port handles over half of India's maritime cargo.<ref name="Manorama2006">{{ cite book | title = Manorama Yearbook 2006 | year = 2006 | publisher = Malayala Manorama | location = Kottayam, India | isbn = 8189004077 }}</ref>

Mumbai is the commercial and entertainment centre of India, generating 5% of India's [[GDP]]<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://mmrdamumbai.org/projects_muip.htm
|title=Mumbai Urban Infrastructure Project
|publisher=[[Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority|Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA)]]
|accessdate=2008-07-18}}</ref> and accounting for 25% of industrial output, 40% of maritime trade, and 70% of capital transactions to [[Economy of India|India's economy]].<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/2299/dscn7619ql4.jpg
|title=Navi Mumbai International Airport
|publisher=City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra Limited
|format=[[JPEG|JPG]]
|accessdate=2008-07-18}}</ref> Mumbai is one of the world's top ten centres of [[commerce]] by global financial flow,<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/money/2007/jun/18mumbai.htm |title=Mumbai among world's top 10 financial flow hubs |date=2007-06-18 |publisher=Rediff News}}</ref> home to important financial institutions such as the [[Reserve Bank of India]], the [[Bombay Stock Exchange]], the [[National Stock Exchange of India]] and the corporate headquarters of many Indian companies and numerous multinational corporations. The city also houses India's hindi [[Indian cinema|film and television industry]], known as [[Bollywood]]. Mumbai's business opportunities, as well as its potential to offer a better [[Standard of living in India|standard of living]], attract migrants from all over India and, in turn, make the city a potpourri of many communities and [[culture of India|cultures]].

== History ==
In 1534, the [[Portugal|Portuguese]] appropriated the islands from [[Bahadur Shah of Gujarat]]. They were ceded to [[Charles II of England]] in 1661, as [[dowry]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029394365&a=KCountryProfile&aid=1019061813652 |title=UK Government Foreign and Commonwealth Office |accessdate=2008-01-06 |date=2007-06-28}}</ref> for [[Catherine de Braganza]]. These islands, were in turn leased to the [[British East India Company]] in 1668 for a sum of [[pound sterling|£]]10 [[per annum]]. The company found the deep [[harbour]] on the east coast of the islands to be ideal for setting up their first port in the sub-continent. The population quickly rose from 10,000 in 1661, to 60,000 in 1675; In 1687, the British East India Company transferred its headquarters from [[Surat]] to Mumbai. The city eventually became the headquarters of the [[Bombay Presidency]].

From 1817 onwards, the city was reshaped with large [[civil engineering]] projects aimed at merging all the islands in the archipelago into a single amalgamated mass. This project, known as the [[Hornby Vellard]], was completed by 1845, and resulted in the total area swelling to 438 [[Square kilometre|km²]]. In 1853, India's first passenger [[railway]] line was established, connecting Mumbai to the town of [[Thane]]. During the [[American Civil War]] (1861–1865), the city became the world's chief [[cotton]] trading market, resulting in a boom in the economy and subsequently enhancing the city's stature.

The opening of the [[Suez Canal]] in 1869 transformed Bombay into one of the largest seaports on the [[Arabian Sea]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Dossal |first=Mariam |title=Imperial Designs and Indian Realities. The Planning of Bombay City 1845–1875 |location=Delhi |publisher=Oxford University Press |year=1991}}</ref> Over the next thirty years, the city grew into a major urban centre, spurred by an improvement in infrastructure and the construction of many of the city's institutions. The population of the city swelled to one million by 1906, making it the second largest in India after [[Calcutta]]. As capital of the [[Bombay Presidency]], it was a major base for the [[Indian independence movement]], with the [[Quit India Movement]] called by [[Mahatma Gandhi]] in 1942 being its most rubric event. After India's independence in 1947, it became the capital of [[Bombay State]]. In the 1950 the city expanded to its present limits by incorporating parts of Salsette island which lay to the north.

After 1955, when the [[State of Bombay]] was being re-organised along linguistic lines into the states of [[Maharashtra]] and [[Gujarat]], there was a demand that the city be constituted as an autonomous city-state. [[Bombay Citizens' commitee]], an advocacy group comprising of leading [[Gujarati]] industrialists lobbied for Mumbai's independent status. However, the [[Samyukta Maharashtra Samiti|Samyukta Maharashtra movement]] opposed this, and insisted that Mumbai be declared the capital of Maharashtra. Following protests in which 105 people were killed by police firing, Maharashtra state was formed with Mumbai as its capital on May 1, 1960.

The city's secular fabric was torn apart in the [[Bombay Riots|riots]] of 1992–93, after large scale sectarian violence caused extensive loss of life and property. A few months later, on March 12, [[1993 Bombay bombings|a series of co-ordinated bombings]] at several city landmarks by Islamic groups and the Bombay underworld killed around three hundred people.

In 1996, the city was renamed ''Mumbai''<ref>http://geography.about.com/b/2008/11/26/mumbai-was-bombay.htm</ref> by the Shiv Sena government of Maharashtra, in keeping with their policy of renaming colonial institutions after historic local names. There have also been armed attacks, sponsored by Islamic groups, on public transport buses in past years. In 2006, Mumbai was also the site of a [[11 July 2006 Mumbai train bombings]] in which over two hundred people were killed when several bombs exploded almost simultaneously on the [[Mumbai Suburban Railway]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/south_asia/2006/mumbai_train_attacks/default.stm |title=Special Report: Mumbai Train Attacks |date=2006-09-30 |publisher=BBC |accessdate=2008-08-13}}</ref> Recently the city has seen a series of politically motivated assaults on the North Indian population by the members of [[Maharashtra Navnirman Sena]], a party headed by [[Raj Thackeray]].<ref>http://www.gulfnews.com/world/India/10255505.html</ref>

On the evening of 26 November, 2008, a group of armed men launched [[November 2008 Mumbai attacks|attacks in the southern part of Mumbai]], killing over 160 people, injuring hundreds and taking hostages in multiple locations.<ref>http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=p_esnE-3Z3p-HehX1YOZIaw</ref> Amongst those killed was [[Hemant Karkare]], the chief of the [[Mumbai police]]'s anti-terror squad.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/11/27/india.attacks/index.html |title=Live Breaking News: Mumbai toll climbs as hotel standoffs remain |date=2008-11-27 |publisher=CNN |accessdate=2008-11-27}}</ref>

== References ==

{{reflist|2}}

[[Category: Indian Cities and Towns]]

Se7en

2008-11-29T02:16:44Z

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'''''Se7en''''' is a thriller movie starring [[Brad Pitt]], [[Morgan Freeman]] and [[Gwyneth Paltrow]]. The plot is centered around a serial killer fixated with the [[Seven Deadly Sins]].

It is in many ways an allegory for the fall of man.

Note that the film contains extremely violent themes and is suitable for adults only.

[[Category:Thrillers]]

Morgan Freeman

2008-11-29T02:13:57Z

Sideways: New page: '''Morgan Freeman''' (born 1937) is an African American film actor. Among the many films he has starred in are ''Glory'', ''Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves'', ''[[The Shawshank ...

'''Morgan Freeman''' (born 1937) is an [[African American]] film actor. Among the many films he has starred in are ''[[Glory]]'', ''[[Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves]]'', ''[[The Shawshank Redemption]]'', ''[[Se7en]]'' and ''[[Bruce Almighty]]'' (in which he played [[God]]).

[[Category:Actors]]

Glory

2008-11-29T02:08:06Z

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'''''Glory''''' is an historical drama about [[Robert Gould Shaw]], a white [[New England]]er moved by his [[abolitionist]] sentiments to join the [[Union]] forces in the {{hl|American|Civil War}}. Promoted to [[colonel]], he is put in charge of an experimental all-black [[regiment]] of [[Massachusetts]] volunteers. His two best friends go with him (a white [[officer]] [[Cary Elwis]] and a black [[professor]] of [[literature]]<ref>He is an expert in the New England [[Transcendentalists]]</ref>), and the rules of military life strain his friendship with both.

Among the film's strongest performances are [[Denzel Washington]]'s portrayal of the tough-talking private who is whipped for [[desertion]] after leaving camp to find shoes; and [[Morgan Freeman]], promoted to [[sergeant major]] because of his initiative in getting shoes for the poorly shod men.

==References==
<references />

[[Category:War Movies]]
[[Category:Historical Dramas]]

Consort

2008-11-29T01:58:44Z

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A '''consort''' in musical terms, was a small instrumental - and sometimes vocal – musical ensemble that flourished in England before about 1700. It can also be extended to the music itself. The word was borrowed from the [[Italian]] “concerto”, which at that time had much the same meaning.

Any group of instruments of that day can be covered by the term, either disparate or made up of a number of the same instrument. Songs for solo voice with one of these ensembles (usually of [[viol]]s was a “consort song”. [[William Byrd]] was the leading composer of this form of song, which flourished particularly between 1575 and 1625.

In other contexts, a consort is a companion or marriage partner. The husband or wife of a monarch or aristocrat is sometimes known as a consort. For example, Prince Philip, the [[Duke of Edinburgh]], is a '''prince consort''', as the husband of the [[British]] Queen [[Elizabeth II]].

[[Category: Music]][[Category:Royalty]]

Consort

2008-11-29T01:57:34Z

Sideways: royal meaning of consort

A '''consort''' in musical terms, was a small instrumental - and sometimes vocal – musical ensemble that flourished in England before about 1700. It can also be extended to the music itself. The word was borrowed from the [[Italian]] “concerto”, which at that time had much the same meaning.

Any group of instruments of that day can be covered by the term, either disparate or made up of a number of the same instrument. Songs for solo voice with one of these ensembles (usually of [[viol]]s was a “consort song”. [[William Byrd]] was the leading composer of this form of song, which flourished particularly between 1575 and 1625.

In other contexts, a consort is a companion or marriage partner. The husband or wife of a monarch or aristocrat is sometimes known as a consort. For example, [[Prince Philip]], the Duke of Edinburgh, is a '''prince consort''', as the husband of the [[British]] Queen [[Elizabeth II]].

[[Category: Music]][[Category:Royalty]]

Talk:Dead white males

2008-11-29T01:48:38Z

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The original author, who happens to be Ed Poor, acknowledges that these figures are giants, whose value is not fully understood or admitted by Liberals, who are prejudiced against these great white males. I am sure that Ed doesn't consider himself at the level of these Giants of Mankind. Am I wrong, Ed? --[[User:Vittu|Vittu]] 08:13, 27 November 2008 (EST)

:I don't understand the purpose of this. If it's intended as an article, it should be a lot more specific about which "dead white males" specifically it's talking about. If it's just a passing observation, it belongs in an essay or a talk page or somewhere else. [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 20:48, 28 November 2008 (EST)

User talk:TomGrant

2008-11-29T01:46:12Z

Sideways: New page: What's with the Hitler schtick? ~~~~

What's with the Hitler schtick? [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 20:46, 28 November 2008 (EST)

Dead white males

2008-11-29T01:42:15Z

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'''Dead white males''' are figures considered significant in Western civilization but despised in modern times by those who are ideologically opposed to their contributions.

==See Also==

* [[Liberal bias]]
* [[Liberal ideology]]
[[Category:Liberals]]
[[Category:History]]

Donut

2008-11-29T01:32:40Z

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[[Image:Mmmsprinkles.jpg|right|100px|thumb|A [[toroid]]al donut, with a [[chocolate]] frosting.]]
'''Donuts''' (or doughnuts) are pastries (usually fried), sometimes coated with sugar, glaze, or frosting. Their shape is either [[toroid]]al (doughnut-shaped), rounded (a 'filled doughnut') or elongated (a cruller). Today they typically have a hole in the center of them, however originally, donuts did ''not'' have holes.<ref>http://www.takeourword.com/TOW158/page2.html</ref>

==Raised donuts==
A raised donut is one made from a yeast dough. Once the dough is rolled and cut , the donuts are placed in a proofer, which helps the yeast dough rise in a high humidity and temperature of around 110 degrees farenheight. Once the dough has risen , the donuts must be fried fairly quickly. The hole in the center of the donut allows for more even cooking when fried. Raised donuts can be baked but it takes much longer.

==Cake donuts==
A cake donut is made from a batter, and dropped into the hot fryer from a dispenser which has a shaped form to make the required shape. The shape of the nozzle determines if the donut is a donut ball, ring donut, french donut or crueller. The dough can also be used from a pastry bag or even a small pitcher for making sticks or cakes.

Cake donuts are sugared when warm , or frosted after they have cooled slightly. The slight amount of hot oil on the surface helps the sugar stick.

==Frying==
Donuts are fried at a temperature of around 325 F and it typically takes less than a minute per side. The dough or batter will absorb very little oil during the frying process. Too low a temperature and the dough doesn't seal and the donut will absorb oil like a sponge.

Frying of raised donuts is done on a mesh screen which is placed into the fryer and used to remove them when done. The donuts are turned manually with a small wooden stick, somewhat like a drumstick.

Fully automatic lines are available for frying very large uantities of donuts. There is also a small machine for making cake donuts , often seen at county fairs.

==Types==
Donuts are grouped into four different categories, depending on their composition and the manner in which they are cooked. These are a few examples of how donuts are properly categorized.<ref>http://www.timhortons.com/en/menu/menu_info.html</ref> Tim-Bits, or donut holes, are categorized in much the same way as the standard donut. Donuts can be unadorned, or coated with unbelievably delicious and delectable [[chocolate]] frosting. Other frosting choices include [[maple]], powdered [[sugar]], and [[sprinkles]].
;'''Yeast Donuts'''
:ring donut
:bismark (the classic filled donut)
:longjohn (can be filled or simply frosted)
:Apple Fritter (A Tim Horton's Original)
:Dutchie
:Chocolate Dip
:Honey Dip
:French Cruller (Though the rising agent is egg.)
;'''Cake Donuts'''
:Old Fashion
:Chocolate
:[[Sour Cream Doughnut|Sour Cream]]
;'''Filled Donuts'''
:[[Berliner Pfannkuchen]]
:Blueberry
:Strawberry
:Boston Creme
:Canadian Maple
;'''Other'''
:Honey Cruller
:Walnut Crunch

==See also==
*[[Bagel]]s
*[[Pastry]]

==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Baked Goods]]

Talk:Atheistic tools

2008-11-21T23:01:45Z

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Is it only atheists that use these tools or do other people use them as well? [[User:JackFinney|JackFinney]] 10:40, 20 November 2008 (EST)

:A combination of these is how pretty much every religion gets their start. Where would Christianity be without intimidating people (threat of hell), denying Pagan religions, "saving" (killing) the souls of people who wouldn't convert, etc. [[User:Mikek|Mikek]] 10:46, 20 November 2008 (EST)

Oh, hee hee. I thought this was Artistic tools! Oops! [[User:MarieB|MarieB]] 11:42, 20 November 2008 (EST)

I added the Uncited tag, there should be some citation to support these claims , Commandments 1 and 2 seem to apply [[User:Markr|Markr]] 12:15, 20 November 2008 (EST)

:Should this list be alphabetized, or is it in order of priority or commonness of usage? [[User:Human|Human]] 17:36, 20 November 2008 (EST)

GRAMMAR - can someone who is good with grammar confirm the title. I cringe a bit everytime I read it since it seems to be saying the tools are athiests, which really isn't an issue [[User:Markr|Markr]] 12:29, 21 November 2008 (EST)
:Grammar is spelled with 2 "a"s. -[[User:DrSandstone|DrSandstone]] 14:10, 21 November 2008 (EST)
:: if you are certain ...I dont pronounce it like that .. but ok. [[User:Markr|Markr]] 15:40, 21 November 2008 (EST)
== Promotion of suicide ==

I think this should be removed again, but since the editor who added it has requested this be discussed first, & I have sometimes made similar requests to this myself, I will honour that.

The cited news item does not state or even imply that atheists promote suicide. It shows a father attributing his son's suicide to distress caused by atheist literature & his loss of faith. This is not equivalent to a promotion of suicide. I also agree with JessaT's point (in the edit summary) about not using these kinds of tragedy for political capital. [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 14:16, 21 November 2008 (EST)

Atheists promote faithlessness which leads to suicide on a regular basis, thus they are promoting suicide. Besides, CP is about the truth, not about political capital. The truth shall set you free! --[[User:ChrisC|ChrisC]] 16:09, 21 November 2008 (EST)

:That theme is already covered in other places, such as [[atheism and suicide]], & this citation could probably be added there. But adding it to this list suggests that atheists use promotion of suicide as a means to promote or defend atheism, which is like putting the cart before the horse. [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 18:01, 21 November 2008 (EST)

Reefer Madness

2008-11-21T20:12:36Z

Sideways:

[[Image:ReeferMadnessPoster.jpg‎|thumb|right|A ''Reefer Madness'' poster.]]
'''''Reefer Madness''''' is an early 1930s exploitation film. The film is about the supposed dangers of using [[marijuana|Cannabis]]. However, because of the film's campy acting, the film has become popular amongst users of the drug.



==History==
The film was originally financed by church groups. However, when the budget became too big, the film was sold to a producer. The producer released the film on the exploitation circuit. The film did not do very well until the 1970s when it started being shown as a [[midnight movie]]. It became very popular amongst Cannabis users. This is because, the film is overacted and some of the things in it are completely outrageous (for instance, the heroine jumps out the window instead of going to jail). In 2004, [[20th Century Fox]] as well as [[Legend Films]] released a colour version of the film. The use of colour is applied humorously to keep with the campy style of the original. The film has fallen into the public domain, making it available for anyone to download or put onto DVD. On [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/reefer_madness/ rottentommatos.com], the film holds a 50% rating. On yahoo.com, the film holds a C+ rating from it's users.
==Availability==
The film is currently available on DVD.
==External Links==
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6696582420128930236&q=reefer+madness&ei=J8ocSP_fAoGMrgK04eW-Ag&hl=en ''Reefer Madness'' on Google video]
[[Category:Movies]]

Reefer Madness

2008-11-21T20:12:01Z

Sideways: copyedit & vanishing empty plot section

[[Image:ReeferMadnessPoster.jpg‎|thumb|right|A Reefer Madness Poster]]
'''''Reefer Madness''''' is an early 1930s exploitation film. The film is about the supposed dangers of using [[marijuana|Cannabis]]. However, because of the film's campy acting, the film has become popular amongst users of the drug.



==History==
The film was originally financed by church groups. However, when the budget became too big, the film was sold to a producer. The producer released the film on the exploitation circuit. The film did not do very well until the 1970s when it started being shown as a [[midnight movie]]. It became very popular amongst Cannabis users. This is because, the film is overacted and some of the things in it are completely outrageous (for instance, the heroine jumps out the window instead of going to jail). In 2004, [[20th Century Fox]] as well as [[Legend Films]] released a colour version of the film. The use of colour is applied humorously to keep with the campy style of the original. The film has fallen into the public domain, making it available for anyone to download or put onto DVD. On [http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/reefer_madness/ rottentommatos.com], the film holds a 50% rating. On yahoo.com, the film holds a C+ rating from it's users.
==Availability==
The film is currently available on DVD.
==External Links==
*[http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6696582420128930236&q=reefer+madness&ei=J8ocSP_fAoGMrgK04eW-Ag&hl=en ''Reefer Madness'' on Google video]
[[Category:Movies]]

Reefer

2008-11-21T20:09:34Z

Sideways: Reefer Madness

'''Reefer''' may refer to:
*[[Reefer (container)]] - a refrigerated [[Container (shipping)|container]]
*[[Reefer (ship)]] - a refrigerated sailing [[ship|vessel]]
*[[Reefer (railroad)]] - a refrigerated [[boxcar]]
*[[Reefer (jacket)]] - a type of jacket originally worn by sailors of the [[Royal Navy]]
*Reefer (slang) - [[marijuana]], or a marijuana cigarette (see, for example, the film ''[[Reefer Madness]]'')

[[category:Disambiguation Pages]]

Gin

2008-11-21T19:57:03Z

Sideways: /* Gin & Tonic */ 'Tommies' anacronystic, & there is no article

:''The word "gin" can also mean a machine, particularly a snare or trap. It is closely related to the word "engine." Whitney's [[Cotton gin]] is one example of this use. The lines "Oh, thou who didst with pitfall and with gin/Beset the road I was to wander in," from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, are another.''
'''Gin''' is an [[alcoholic beverage]] made by distilling the mash of fermented [[grain]]. The resulting spirit is then [[flavor]]ed by the addition of herbal extracts, primarily [[juniper]] berries. The main producers of gin are [[England]], [[Ireland]] and the [[Netherlands]].

==History==

Gin was invented in the Netherlands during the 17th century, and became very popular in [[England]] during the late 17th and early 18th century. This was the first time that an alcoholic [[spirit]] had been made available cheaply in England, and gin became very popular with the poor in London, leading to widespread drunkenness, and concerns about morality and addiction. This subject was highlighted in [[William Hogarth]]'s famous satirical engraving, "Gin Lane".

==England and Ireland==
In England there are two distinct types, [[London]] gin and [[Plymouth]] gin. Ireland produces [[Cork]] gin (named after the city not the bark of the cork oak tree). Gin used to a popular intoxicant of the working classes and the [[artist]] [[Hogarth]] produced a series of prints on the theme of gin. A popular euphemism for gin in England is ''Mother's Ruin''. Although gin was originally consumed neat, it is now mainly consumed in mixed drinks, the most famous of which is '''gin and tonic'''.

===Gin & Tonic===
It is alleged that the origin of gin and tonic is from the [[British Army]] in colonial [[India]]. It had been discovered that [[quinine]] had anti-malarial properties and it was prescribed to the soldiers. However, the taste was very bitter and the British [[soldier]]s found that it was much more palatable when mixed with gin. Having built up a popular following for the [[cocktail]], quinine water was later commercialised as effervescent Indian [[Tonic Water]]. It should be noted that the present levels of quinine in tonic water are low and it requires the consumption of copious amounts to have any [[prophylactic]] effect.

==Netherlands==
In the Netherlands gin is known as jenever with two distinct varieters, jonge and oude (young and old). The flavor of [[Dutch]] jenever is much more pungent than the English and Irish varieties. Dutch gin is normally drunk neat and chilled.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Alcoholic Beverages]]

Gin

2008-11-21T19:55:18Z

Sideways: C17th-18th history overview

:''The word "gin" can also mean a machine, particularly a snare or trap. It is closely related to the word "engine." Whitney's [[Cotton gin]] is one example of this use. The lines "Oh, thou who didst with pitfall and with gin/Beset the road I was to wander in," from the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, are another.''
'''Gin''' is an [[alcoholic beverage]] made by distilling the mash of fermented [[grain]]. The resulting spirit is then [[flavor]]ed by the addition of herbal extracts, primarily [[juniper]] berries. The main producers of gin are [[England]], [[Ireland]] and the [[Netherlands]].

==History==

Gin was invented in the Netherlands during the 17th century, and became very popular in [[England]] during the late 17th and early 18th century. This was the first time that an alcoholic [[spirit]] had been made available cheaply in England, and gin became very popular with the poor in London, leading to widespread drunkenness, and concerns about morality and addiction. This subject was highlighted in [[William Hogarth]]'s famous satirical engraving, "Gin Lane".

==England and Ireland==
In England there are two distinct types, [[London]] gin and [[Plymouth]] gin. Ireland produces [[Cork]] gin (named after the city not the bark of the cork oak tree). Gin used to a popular intoxicant of the working classes and the [[artist]] [[Hogarth]] produced a series of prints on the theme of gin. A popular euphemism for gin in England is ''Mother's Ruin''. Although gin was originally consumed neat, it is now mainly consumed in mixed drinks, the most famous of which is '''gin and tonic'''.

===Gin & Tonic===
It is alleged that the origin of gin and tonic is from the British Army in colonial [[India]]. It had been discovered that [[quinine]] had anti-malarial properties and it was prescribed to the soldiers. However, the taste was very bitter and the British [[Tommie]]s found that it was much more palatable when mixed with gin. Having built up a popular following for the [[cocktail]], quinine water was later commercialised as effervescent Indian [[Tonic Water]]. It should be noted that the present levels of quinine in tonic water are low and it requires the consumption of copious amounts to have any [[prophylactic]] effect.

==Netherlands==
In the Netherlands gin is known as jenever with two distinct varieters, jonge and oude (young and old). The flavor of [[Dutch]] jenever is much more pungent than the English and Irish varieties. Dutch gin is normally drunk neat and chilled.

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Alcoholic Beverages]]

Talk:Atheistic tools

2008-11-21T19:16:49Z

Sideways: /* Promotion of suicide */ new section

Is it only atheists that use these tools or do other people use them as well? [[User:JackFinney|JackFinney]] 10:40, 20 November 2008 (EST)

:A combination of these is how pretty much every religion gets their start. Where would Christianity be without intimidating people (threat of hell), denying Pagan religions, "saving" (killing) the souls of people who wouldn't convert, etc. [[User:Mikek|Mikek]] 10:46, 20 November 2008 (EST)

Oh, hee hee. I thought this was Artistic tools! Oops! [[User:MarieB|MarieB]] 11:42, 20 November 2008 (EST)

I added the Uncited tag, there should be some citation to support these claims , Commandments 1 and 2 seem to apply [[User:Markr|Markr]] 12:15, 20 November 2008 (EST)

:Should this list be alphabetized, or is it in order of priority or commonness of usage? [[User:Human|Human]] 17:36, 20 November 2008 (EST)

GRAMMER - can someone who is good with grammer confirm the title. I cringe a bit everytime I read it since it seems to be saying the tools are athiests, which really isnt an issue [[User:Markr|Markr]] 12:29, 21 November 2008 (EST)
:Grammar is spelled with 2 "a"s. -[[User:DrSandstone|DrSandstone]] 14:10, 21 November 2008 (EST)

== Promotion of suicide ==

I think this should be removed again, but since the editor who added it has requested this be discussed first, & I have sometimes made similar requests to this myself, I will honour that.

The cited news item does not state or even imply that atheists promote suicide. It shows a father attributing his son's suicide to distress caused by atheist literature & his loss of faith. This is not equivalent to a promotion of suicide. I also agree with JessaT's point (in the edit summary) about not using these kinds of tragedy for political capital. [[User:Sideways|Sideways]] 14:16, 21 November 2008 (EST)

Presbyterian Church (USA)

2008-11-21T18:16:17Z

Sideways: link Presbyterian

The '''Presbyterian Church (USA)''' is a [Presbyterian]] Church, and the largest [[Reformed Churches|Reformed Church]] in the United States. It is generally very liberal, but a few Ortodox [[Calvinist]] congregations exist as well.

[[Category:Christianity]][[category:Protestantism]]

Protestant Reformation

2008-11-21T18:10:44Z

Sideways: /* Reformation Terms */ iconoclasm

{{Christianity}}
The '''Protestant Reformation''' was the 16th century movement which led to the [[Protestantism|Protestant]] churches separating from the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. It is usually said to have started when [[Martin Luther]] nailed his ''[[95 Theses]]'' to the door of a church in Wittenburg [[Germany]]. Protestants rejected what they perceived as false [[doctrine]]s and [[malpractice]]s within the [[Roman Catholic Church]]. These included the teaching and sale of [[indulgences]], the buying and selling of church positions and the systemic [[corruption]], which even reached to the position of the [[Pope]], devotion to [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]] and the [[saint]]s rather than true [[Christianity]] which they saw as a matter of inward devotion to [[faith]] and [[God]] rather than outward symbols of ceremony and ritual, rejection of the [[authority]] of the [[Pope]] because they believed the only true authority to be the [[Bible]] which Protestants made available to all by publication of the Bible in the common language and universal education. The mandatory [[celibacy]] of the [[clergy]], (as well as monasticism) were also rejected. During the reformation many [[martyr]]s to the Protestant Faith were killed by Roman Catholics.

===[[Reformation Terms]]===
*[[Iconoclasm]]
*[[Indulgences]]
*[[John Calvin]]
*[[Martin Luther]]
*[[Protestantism|Protestant]]
*[[Huguenots]]
*[[Church of England]]

[[Category:Protestantism]]
[[category:European History]]

Iconoclasm

2008-11-21T18:09:02Z

Sideways:

[[Image:Ushakov Nerukotvorniy.jpg|thumb|200px|Typical Orthodox icon representing ''Our Saviour'']]'''Iconoclasm''', literally 'image breaking', is a [[Greece|Greek]] term for the rejection of the veneration of images (or icons). The practice of destroying religious images was justified as an interpretation of the [[Ten Commandments|Second Commandment]] and was supported by the [[Byzantium|Byzantine]] (or eastern Roman) emperor in the 8th century.

Following the [[Protestant Reformation|Reformation]], [[Protestant]] and [[Puritan]] reformers in the 16th and 17th centuries also engaged in iconoclasm, believing religious imagery to be idolatrous and sinful.

==See also==
[[Image-breaking Riots]]

[[Category:History]]

Iconoclasm

2008-11-21T18:04:56Z

Sideways: reformation

[[Image:Ushakov Nerukotvorniy.jpg|thumb|200px|Typical Orthodox icon representing ''Our Saviour'']]'''Iconoclasm''', literally 'image breaking', is a [[Greece|Greek]] term for the rejection of the veneration of images (or icons). The practice of destroying religious images was justified as an interpretation of the [[Ten Commandments|Second Commandment]] and was supported by the [[Byzantium|Byzantine]] (or eastern Roman) emperor in the 8th century.

[[Protestant]] and [[Puritan]] reformers in the 16th and 17th centuries also engaged in iconoclasm, believing religious imagery to be idolatrous and sinful.

==See also==
[[Image-breaking Riots]]

[[Category:History]]

Homosexual animals

2008-11-21T16:30:58Z

Sideways:

Anyone engaged in the most elementary animal observation is forced to conclude that animal "homosexuality" is an exception to normal animal behavior. Consequently, they cannot be called animal instincts. These observable exceptions to normal animal behavior result from factors beyond their instincts. [http://narth.com/docs/animalmyth.html]

==See also==
*[[Homosexuality in Animals Myth]]
[[Category:Homosexuality]][[category:animals]]

Homosexual animals

2008-11-21T16:30:40Z

Sideways: this is a duplicate article!

Homosexual animals

2008-11-21T16:29:57Z

Sideways: no link explained between cannibalism & homosexuality