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User talk:Tomt

2007-08-15T16:03:30Z

Tomt: Removing all content from page

User:Tomt

2007-08-15T16:02:34Z

Tomt: Removing all content from page

Talk:Natural selection

2007-06-02T18:37:49Z

Tomt: Rewrite

== Changes to article ==

Apologies, forgot to add the reason for change!

Adding more detail about the mechanisms of natural selection and known examples.

==Industrial melanism dispute==

Cut entire contents of section:
*In England during the [[industrial revolution]] pollution killed mosses and lichens on tree trunks, turning them from light colours to dark brown. Before this occurred most specimens of the peppered moth ''Biston betularia'' had white wings with black spots - giving a peppered appearance. During the period with dark tree trunks (1849 to circa 1970) the white version of ''betularia'' was easily predated on by birds, decreasing the frequency of the white-wing allele. Individuals with dark wings caused by high concentrations of melanin became much more frequent and the allele frequency for melanic moths increased. When pollution levels were reduced in the late 1960s the trees gained more moss and lichens, making the trunks lighter and predation selected against melanic forms of the peppered moth. It is now thought that the proportions of white to melanic moths in England have now returned to pree-1849 levels.

[[Jonathan Wells]] points out the mistakes in this. For one thing, photos of moths resting on tree trunks had to be staged, because photographers couldn't find any moths doing this: they actually rest on the undersides of leaves. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 20:50, 23 March 2007 (EDT)
"
Even advocates of using the peppered moth story to support natural selection admit that it isn't supported by the science:

*there are differences between the explanations given in popularizations and introductory textbooks, which are intended for children and the lay public, and what is actually known about the phenomenon as it is discussed in journal articles intended for scientists. [http://www.pandasthumb.org/archives/2005/05/welcome_article.html (Panda's Thumb)]

Wells wrote:
*Kettlewell's experiments supposedly demonstrated that cryptic coloration and selective bird predation are the principle causes of industrial melanism were discredited by (a) findings in the 1960's and 1970's that other factors (such as migration and non-visual selection) had to be invoked to account for observed geographical distributions, (b) reports that the rise and fall of melanism were not correlated with lichen cover on tree trunks in the U.S. or many parts of the U.K., (c) research in the 1980's showing that peppered moths in the wild do not normally rest on tree trunks (where Kettlewell conducted his experiments), and (d) revelations that all photographs of peppered moths on tree trunks have been staged, either by manually positioning live moths or by pinning or gluing dead ones. [http://www.nmsr.org/jonwells.htm]

Now, how do we write about all this in the article? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 21:00, 23 March 2007 (EDT)

== Spelling Changes ==

I fail to see why it was necessary to go through and change all the spellings from one form of English to another, English can be understood as long as the spellings are correct, which they were. Please could someone explain to me the significance of this? --[[User:Tomt|Tomt]] 11:57, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

:I changed "colours" to "colors", as only the latter is considered correct in American English. American English is the most popular language in the world. British spellings give the article an archaic flavor. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 13:33, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

::I would be interested to see some statistics to back up the claim that American English is the most popular language in the world.[[User:MatteeNeutra|MatteeNeutra]] 13:41, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

::: I just did some simple web searches with Google and Yahoo, and I found 3 to 4 times as many pages with the American spellings. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 14:13, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

::::So you did a search using '''American''' search engines for random words and you are now citing that as evidence that American English is the most popular language in the world?[[User:MatteeNeutra|MatteeNeutra]] 17:32, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

::I am, quite frankly, a little insulted that you find my language archaic. It is correct English, whether or not it is American or British and does not impede understanding. Also, please provide some actual evidence for the prevalence of American English, as I have been unable to find any in 15 minutes of searching the internet. What happens to your statistics iif you searched on the German Google? Would you argue that Conservapedia should be in German? I think not. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 14:47, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

::: I am not trying to offend the British or the Germans. I am just trying to use language that will be commonly understood. Maybe there will be versions of Conservapedia in other languages some day, I don't know. In the meantime, American English is preferred. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 17:27, 25 March 2007 (EDT)
::::I apologise if I suggested you insulted the Germans, I was merely using it as an example. There is nowhere that I can find on this website that tells us that American English is preferred. Your opinion is especially contradicted by the point that informs us that "We have decided to remove Conservapedia Commandment 5. (American Spellings must be used)", quoted from the Conservapedia talk page. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 17:45, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

::::: Thanks for pointing out that change. Two sentences later, it says, "However we would like Conservapedia to be as consistant as possible so we will continue to include american spellings as a style guideline." Hmmm. I prefer the spelling ''consistent''. [[User:RSchlafly|RSchlafly]] 19:07, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

== Nested Categories? ==

Why has this article on the science biology been removed from the science and biology categories???

:''Category:Genetics'' is itself a member of ''Category:Biology'', which is a member of ''Category:Science''. Listing all three is redundant, and makes the higher categories rather unwieldly. [[User:Tsumetai|Tsumetai]] 09:18, 5 April 2007 (EDT)

:How is listing all three redundant? And what do you mean by unwieldy? Surely each category should contain a list of ''all'' the articles it contains?

==Intro==

Cut from intro:

:This selection process is in response to forces in the natural world, as opposed to [[artificial selection]], whereby selection is made by a human being, such as a farmer selecting his breeding stock or variety of [[plant]].

How is it a "response"? Do the animals sit down for a meeting and then vote on it?

And isn't it the biggest bone of contention, whether this principle '''does''' any selecting, just like an Actual Breeder? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 10:37, 12 April 2007 (EDT)

Basically it just comes down to this, if you able to survive under the current conditions you will live, if you're not, you'll die.
You don't have to be perfectly suited to your environment, you only have to survive even if it's through luck.

Eventually though, a life form that's better suited to its environment has a greater chance of survival, so does its offspring, and the traits that make them different from the ones who have a smaller chance of survival will become more common within the population: then we would say nature has "selected" those traits and thus the life forms carrying them.

The genetic mutations that cause traits to change are random and sometimes don't happen fast enough to ensure the survival of at least some members of the population when the environment changes, but on the long run the system works.
In fact natural selection shapes everything, from birds to planets to entire galaxies.

[[User:Middle Man|Middle Man]]

:Just to add for Ed's sake, sexual selection is a major principle behind this.--[[User:Tims|TimS]] 10:29, 23 April 2007 (EDT)

Ed, a phenotype is the displayed traits of a genome. The difference between a genotype and phenotype is that genotypes are everything your genome codes for while your phenotype is everything that is expressed.--[[User:Tims|TimS]] 22:25, 8 May 2007 (EDT)

:If we're playing buzzword bingo, you just won - and I lost. :-(

:What's a [[genome]], [[genotype]], [[phenotype]] ... and what does it mean to "express" any of this? In plain English without all the mumbo-jumbo (as Jack said to the angel in "[[Family Man]]"). --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 22:30, 8 May 2007 (EDT)

:: Phenotype examples: Brown hair, blue eyes, wrinkly skin on a pea, type B blood. Something that is observable.
:: Genotype examples: Brown hair gene, blond hair gene. Two blue eye genes. two wrinkly skin on pea genes. The genes for type B blood and type O blood.
:: That help somewhat? --[[User:Mtur|Mtur]] 22:32, 8 May 2007 (EDT)

== Rewrite ==

Hi Ed, could you just clarify what work you need doing to this article so that I can improve it please? I'll be happy to oblige if you provide a list of the things that need changing. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 14:37, 2 June 2007 (EDT)

User:Tomt

2007-05-19T13:17:14Z

Tomt:

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An A level science (biology, chemistry, physics and maths) student from England, UK. I am hoping to study veterinary medicine at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2007.

I am atheist, but don't hold that against my contributions - I am tolerant of other's views but do not feel that opinions hold a place in a 'trustworthy encyclopedia' so will not express mine in any article and hope that others do not express theirs.

==Administrative Decisions==
Apparently, in a wiki (like Conservapedia) the deletion of entire articles without a reason is an administrative decision that is not any of my business. Also, I asked why the Conservapedia talk page was removed and was not told. I do not understand why there is not a page for making comments about this website - perhaps there were criticisms of the project on that page? --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 12:40, 18 May 2007 (EDT)

As those who look at my talk page will notice I have now been given an official warning for complaining about the rude comment made about myself by a Sysop. However, the Sysop was not given a warning for making the rude comment in the first place. I'll leave it at that. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 07:44, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

Since complaining about the warning I have been blocked. My appeal to Mr. Schlafly was successful and I am grateful for the apology given to me by Ed Poor. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 09:17, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

==Evolution==
The [[evolution]] article on this website is a joke. Not only did editors consistently remove the scientific views to make the article '''unbalanced''' and '''[[bias|biased]]''' but the Panel upheld this view. Any website that claims to be a "Trustworthy Encyclopedia" must make sure it has well written articles that can be trusted to show the views of all parties involved.

For more information see my rant on the [[Talk:Theory_of_evolution#Embarrassment|evolution discussion page]]. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 15:41, 18 April 2007 (EDT)

==Blocking==
As a few people have been aware, I was recently blocked by [[User:Geo.plrd|Geo.plrd]] for no apparent reason. I owe my thanks to [[User:CPAdmin1|CPAdmin1]] for pointing out to Geo.plrd that I was actually correcting the vandalism that led to my blocking. While I do not hold a grudge against Geo.plrd as we all make mistakes and he has made a very sincere apology, I feel that his method of blocking me without leaving any prior warning or even an explanation of the reason I was blocked is unacceptable.

Syspos should not go around blocking contributors without warning and '''must''' leave a reason on the user's page once they have been blocked. My trust in the Conservapedia administration has been further dented by this very rude event.

==Bias==
This website is, unfortunately, becoming more and more biased towards conservative Christianity. This should be stopped as soon as possible as I would not currently use many of the articles in a piece of research due to this bias. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 12:46, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

:Please offer specific suggestions. I'm as pro-Christian as they come, but I have 5 years experience with neutral encyclopedia editing. How can I help? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 18:43, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

User talk:Tomt

2007-05-19T13:15:24Z

Tomt:

==Use in research==
You say: "I would not currently use many of the articles in a piece of research due to this bias."

Goodness, I hope you would not use ''any'' encyclopedia in a piece of research. Not Conservapedia, not Wikipedia, not the Encyclopædia Britannica. None of them are acceptable references. They are at best useful for acquiring background in an unknown area, but they are secondary sources at best. [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 13:08, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

:You must remember that when I am researching I am finding mostly out information on topics on my A level course, and therefore use many encyclopedias, textbooks and websites in amalgamating a piece of research. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 14:21, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

== Liberal? ==

Tomt you have been [[User_talk:Richard#Liberal_alert | identified as a liberal]] by [[User:AustinM]], would you mind [[User:Richard/Conservapedia_Liberal_List | self identifying]]? Thanks. [[User:Richard|Richard]] 12:00, 27 March 2007 (EDT)

== Userboxes ==

Put 

<nowiki>{{userboxtop|Your name}}</nowiki> 
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For Example: 
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will give you the set at the right
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A list of userboxes can be found at [[Conservapedia:userboxes]].

If you need any more help just post on my talk page --[[User:CPAdmin1|CPAdmin1]] 19:17, 13 April 2007 (EDT)

== Singular forms ==

Many of the chemistry pages that are being created have plural forms. This makes linking difficult. Could you please avoid making plural forms of pages and edit them to singular when you come across them? --[[User:Mtur|Mtur]] 17:45, 17 May 2007 (EDT)

:Will do Mtur. Can I suggest that when you change links to the singular you use this convention <nowiki>[[amino acid|amino acids]]</nowiki>. This way the 's' has a hyper link so doesn't look strange. The word before the '|' symbol is the link and the word after is the text to be displayed, for example [[amino acid|amino acids]]. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 12:34, 18 May 2007 (EDT)

==Sysop warning==

Don't call other users rude. Read [[Conservapedia:Civility]] and [[Conservapedia:Avoid personal remarks]].

If you don't understand an explanation, you can ask again politely or simply contribute in another area. At Conservapedia we emphasize responsibilities more than rights. Please think of a way you can help this project. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 07:21, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

:I do not feel I deserve this warning - From what I have read, I have done nothing to contravene the guidelines you have just shown me. I was given a rude answer, I complained at this and was ignored and I feel that this is rude. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 07:33, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

::Please take a day or two to decide whether you want to be in this project, then. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 07:45, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

Note the Golden rule here [[Conservapedia:Locks and Blocks]]:
::''Sysop's and Bureaucrats are the Administrators of Conservapedia. Their instructions, as to Conservapedia policy and/or the appropriateness or inappropriateness of user actions, are to be followed. Failure to do so will result in the user being blocked.''
:Note: ''Their <nowiki>[</nowiki>[[Special:Listusers%26group%3Dsysop|sysops]]<nowiki>]</nowiki> instructions, as to Conservapedia policy [...] are to be followed'', which means if a sysop has decided it is so it is so. If you argue you get blocked. [[User:Auld Nick|Auld Nick]] 08:09, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

*No need for sarcasm, Auld Nick. It's simply rude to label another person as "rude". In one etiquette book I read, it is considered the height of rudeness to do this.
*The exception is parents teaching their children, or anyone else having authority to teach and enforce a standard.
*The idea that "we are all equals here" is anarchic nonsense which even Wikipedia does not tolerate. If you disagree with this, perhaps you should start a discussion about ethics as one of our [[Debate topics]]. How about: [[Conservapedia:Should all users be equal here?]] --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 08:15, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

==Unblocked==

Sorry about the block. I had no valid reason for it. Please consider remaining with us! :-) --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 08:52, 19 May 2007 (EDT)
:Thank you very much for unblocking me and your apology, it is appreciated. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 09:15, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

User:Tomt

2007-05-19T11:44:36Z

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An A level science (biology, chemistry, physics and maths) student from England, UK. I am hoping to study veterinary medicine at the University of Cambridge, starting in October 2007.

I am atheist, but don't hold that against my contributions - I am tolerant of other's views but do not feel that opinions hold a place in a 'trustworthy encyclopedia' so will not express mine in any article and hope that others do not express theirs.

==Administrative Decisions==
Apparently, in a wiki (like Conservapedia) the deletion of entire articles without a reason is an administrative decision that is not any of my business. Also, I asked why the Conservapedia talk page was removed and was not told. I do not understand why there is not a page for making comments about this website - perhaps there were criticisms of the project on that page? --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 12:40, 18 May 2007 (EDT)

As those who look at my talk page will notice I have now been given an official warning for complaining about the rude comment made about myself by a Sysop. However, the Sysop was not given a warning for making the rude comment in the first place. I'll leave it at that. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 07:44, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

==Evolution==
The [[evolution]] article on this website is a joke. Not only did editors consistently remove the scientific views to make the article '''unbalanced''' and '''[[bias|biased]]''' but the Panel upheld this view. Any website that claims to be a "Trustworthy Encyclopedia" must make sure it has well written articles that can be trusted to show the views of all parties involved.

For more information see my rant on the [[Talk:Theory_of_evolution#Embarrassment|evolution discussion page]]. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 15:41, 18 April 2007 (EDT)

==Blocking==
As a few people have been aware, I was recently blocked by [[User:Geo.plrd|Geo.plrd]] for no apparent reason. I owe my thanks to [[User:CPAdmin1|CPAdmin1]] for pointing out to Geo.plrd that I was actually correcting the vandalism that led to my blocking. While I do not hold a grudge against Geo.plrd as we all make mistakes and he has made a very sincere apology, I feel that his method of blocking me without leaving any prior warning or even an explanation of the reason I was blocked is unacceptable.

Syspos should not go around blocking contributors without warning and '''must''' leave a reason on the user's page once they have been blocked. My trust in the Conservapedia administration has been further dented by this very rude event.

==Bias==
This website is, unfortunately, becoming more and more biased towards conservative Christianity. This should be stopped as soon as possible as I would not currently use many of the articles in a piece of research due to this bias. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 12:46, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

:Please offer specific suggestions. I'm as pro-Christian as they come, but I have 5 years experience with neutral encyclopedia editing. How can I help? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 18:43, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

Conservapedia:Abuse

2007-05-19T11:41:12Z

Tomt:

'''This is where you can report abuse of editing privileges. Please make notes short and concise. Unsigned posts will be removed.'''
__TOC__
Sysops, please move notes down to 'old alerts' once the incident is closed.

Archives:
[[Conservapedia:Abuse/Archive1|1]]
[[Conservapedia:Abuse/Archive2|2]]
[[Conservapedia:Abuse/Archive3|3]]
[[Conservapedia:Abuse/Archive4|4]]

Other links:
*[[Conservapedia:Abuse|Abuse Reporting]]
*[[Conservapedia:Sysop and Admin Abuse|Administrative Abuse]]
*[[Conservapedia:Articles for Deletion|Articles for Deletion]]
*[[:Category:Speedy deletion candidates|Articles for Speedy Deletion]]
*[[User:CPanel|Conservapedia Panel]]

==Current Alerts==


*{{user|Tomt}} Insubordinate and impolite remark at [[User talk:TK]]. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 07:22, 19 May 2007 (EDT)
**So I get a warning after I complained to another for making a rude comment about me? This makes no sense... --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 07:41, 19 May 2007 (EDT)

*I blocked [[user:Etaroced|Etaroced]] because he admitted to being a sockpuppet of tmtoulouse on his userpage. Was this correct to do?[[User:Bohdan|Bohdan]]
*:YES! Congratulations! --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 05:47, 19 May 2007 (EDT)
*:I am so mad because i can't block these guys. Who ever is doing this has alot of IPs--[[User:Will N.|Will N.]] 10:49, 18 May 2007 (EDT)
*:Ditto [[User_talk:Alfred|Alfred]] and [[User_talk:LSD|LSD]] [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 10:47, 18 May 2007 (EDT)
*:Obviously the same is true with [[User_talk:VirginIP|VirginIP]] and [[User_talk:BlockedIP|BlockedIP]] [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 10:38, 18 May 2007 (EDT)
*:Rather obvious, but look at user [[User_talk:PCP|PCP]] [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 10:33, 18 May 2007 (EDT)
* <s>[[User_talk:Conservateur|Conservateur]] made this [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Scopes_trial&diff=166184&oldid=159587 edit], which I assumed was an accident, but after I posted a notice to his talk page I saw other warnings about what might other similarly strange edits.</s> [[User:HeartOfGold|HeartOfGold]] 20:31, 17 May 2007 (EDT)
::In the interest of full disclosure, the above content may have been approved by Andy, though I am not sure why. I certainly don't like Gore, but Gore's results in an election has not been sufficiently linked to the Scopes Trial, and cluttering it up with random political facts seemed strange. I retract the implication of the previous post about Conservateur. [[User:HeartOfGold|HeartOfGold]] 20:44, 17 May 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:FaithPlus1|FaithPlus1]] going out of his way to insert BCE into articles, blocked by Niandra for 3 days. His screen name is a reference to a ''South Park'' episode. [[User:DanH|DanH]] 15:03, 17 May 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:Cullen21|Cullen21]] made inappropriate edits. See [[Karl Rove]]--'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 13:40, 17 May 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] violates the 90/10 rule and he seems to be to go over the top on conservative issues which makes him look like he really isn't conservative at all, but just pretends to be.--'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]'''
: blocked for a week due to violation of 90/10 rule. Thanks, Adrian.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 01:33, 17 May 2007 (EDT)\

*{{user|Binary42}}, sock of [[User:Linus M.|Linus M.]], seriously. Ask me/him. --[[User:Binary42|Binary42]] 22:29, 16 May 2007 (EDT)
*:Your name contradicts itself, anyway. [[User:DanH|DanH]] 22:30, 16 May 2007 (EDT)
*: It's sad that people feel a need for attention like that.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 22:45, 16 May 2007 (EDT)

*somehow, the user [[User:box|box]]'s page had a category "Worthless Conservapedians" that included everyone. I deleted everything on his page and now it is gone.[[User:Bohdan|Bohdan]]

*look at this [[Albania|page]]. Its completly messed up? I dont get it?-[[User:box|Box]] 22:16, 15 May 2007 (EDT)
::Oh i made out the writing it spells "icewe"????? -[[User:box|Box]] 22:17, 15 May 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:Figleaf]] You'll see what I mean when you check up his edits. See Vietnam War and Alexander the Great. You may wish to stop him before he can do more damage. [[User:Learn together|Learn together]] 13:35, 15 May 2007 (EDT)

: Blocked for infinite duration. Thanks!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:38, 15 May 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:Jpatt|jp]] Other than 7 edits to [[Separation of Powers]] of which 3 are simply adding internal links and one is adding a return, this user has made no edits to actual articles. This user has however, made a total of 330 edits to Conservapedia so less than 3% of his edits are to actual pages. This user is in clear violation of the 90/10 rule. --[[User:Reginod|Reginod]] 10:34, 15 May 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:Human|Human]] Declared Conservatives are actually not welcome on this one tiny little corner of CP. Who_will_liberals_support_for_President_in_2008. Liberals can post anywhere Conservatives not allowed.--[[User:Jpatt|jp]] 01:40, 14 May 2007 (EDT)

::I left him an offer he can't refuse, so I think it will be okay now. BUT please don't taunt the Liberals too much, they completely have no sense of humor when it comes to things political. --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 01:54, 14 May 2007 (EDT)

::What JP, fails to mention here, is that this took place on Human’s user page.
::Human asked that users who self identify as conservatives not post on his personal user page asking liberal users who they would support as president but rather to post on his user page asking conservatives who they would support—that seems to be a very reasonable request (which JP chose, knowingly, to ignore). He seems to have been acting under the assumption that his user page was his castle and he could tell people who could post where on it. This doesn’t seem like abuse at all, but rather making a reasonable request that is well in line with the Conservapedia policy that a user has the right to decided how his user page is treated.--[[User:Reginod|Reginod]] 11:42, 14 May 2007 (EDT)

::Hi Liberal Reg, I am fine with what Human says however, people like you will comment on Republicans even though they are not one. Must be fair all they way around in order for his system to work. Otherwise, you'll have a section of liberal false hoods without rebuttal.--[[User:Jpatt|jp]] 15:11, 14 May 2007 (EDT)

:::I count at least three errors of fact in your first sentence, allow me to clear them up. My name is neither “Liberal Reg” nor “Reg”, I identify as a Libertarian and not a liberal, and I have not posted to the conservative page and have no plans to do so. The first two are minor mistakes, but the third strikes me as a serious accusation (that I will violate the castle that is another user’s page and that I am a hypocrite). I would ask that you be clear about the facts before you accuse me of anything in the future.--[[User:Reginod|Reginod]] 17:10, 14 May 2007 (EDT)

::Sorry for offending you nod, first of all 'people like you' doesn't mean you have posted to Republicans. Second of all, all libertarians are just other liberals with a different name. You are defending John Edwards so strongly, yet he's not a libertarian. Who said anything about hypocrite? lighten up. Sysop, are we really allowed to debate here in the abuse forum?--[[User:Jpatt|jp]] 23:30, 14 May 2007 (EDT)

*'''No, this isn't a debate place, and I will be removing such posts here, and cleaning it up later. Let me say this about user pages...your ONE user page and ONE discussion page is your castle. ''You cannot create dozens of other pages, like the political discussion page of Human, and expect to be entitled to the "rights" of your one user page/discussion page "castle"''. Now please move those extra pages, Human, out to the debate page space where they belong, or it will be done for you, and I wouldn't want to be responsible for any data loss, or edit conflicts.''' --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 00:23, 15 May 2007 (EDT)
: And '''this is not the page for personal direct comments''' (user talk pages are), we all are not reading this. (This case of comment to Human fixed by me.) --[[User:Aulis Eskola|Aulis Eskola]] 11:48, 16 May 2007 (EDT)

*{{alert|IDidItForIcwdg}} vandal. He is making inappropriate articles. --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 19:47, 11 May 2007 (EDT)
:Blocked Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 20:29, 11 May 2007 (EDT)
*[[User:Flippin|Flippin]] Posted he was leaving for a while, left attack on CP and other users on page. Blocked two weeks. Pray for his returning rested and positive! --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 16:15, 11 May 2007 (EDT)
**It appears that our "castles" are built out of very thin paper... gives me article/essay ideas, though. --[[User:JLindon|JLindon]] 16:23, 11 May 2007 (EDT)
::Actually I think Sysops pages are castles, where as normal editors only live in the fields in mud huts. [[User:Jrssr5|Jrssr5]] 16:25, 11 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{alert|Cookieman}} - replacing pages with llamas. [[User:Jrssr5|Jrssr5]] 09:44, 11 May 2007 (EDT)
*Blocked by PhillipRayment. Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 15:50, 11 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{alert|SeanTheSheep}} 2nd warning. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 17:09, 10 May 2007 (EDT)

*{{alert|Favor}} sock of icwdg --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 20:52, 8 May 2007 (EDT)
Proof? [[User:DanH|DanH]] 20:56, 8 May 2007 (EDT)
:He has a user box that says AmesG is the leader of conservapedia. And I have been seeing a lot of vandalism on this site that has been saying icwdg thinks AmesG should be unbanned. --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 20:57, 8 May 2007 (EDT)
That's not proof. [[User:DanH|DanH]] 20:58, 8 May 2007 (EDT)
:It is easier to block and unblock later than to fix the pages that a person has vandalized. --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 21:00, 8 May 2007 (EDT)
::AmesG does a better job of getting himself blocked than any Admin here. He likes the attention, but I agree with DanH, that box isn't much "proof" and check it, several others do, or did, have that same box. --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 21:36, 8 May 2007 (EDT)

*{{alert|Sacrificialzeus}} vandalized my user page and other pages. --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 15:09, 8 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{alert|Jesuslover143}} vandal. --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 15:08, 8 May 2007 (EDT)
*04:37, 8 May 2007, TK blocked Muschifresser (infinite, account creation blocked) (Parodist/Subtle Vandal: "Owing to their diet of eucalyptus leaves, which contain a volatile oil, Koalas are highly flammable. For this reason, it is recommended to consume them raw in the form of a carpaccio or Koala tartare."Also has sock,LordWhimsey‎ )
*04:38, 8 May 2007, TK blocked LordWhimsey (contribs) (infinite, account creation blocked) (Sock of Muschifresser )

*{{alert|YouGuysSuck}}, replaced Theory of Relativity with insults.
:Blocked infinitely Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 18:09, 5 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{alert|Commodore Morgan}}, replacing user talk pages with "Icwdg has pwned Bronzefinger", in my case. [[User:Bronzefinger|Bronzefinger]] 13:04, 3 May 2007 (EDT)
:Blocked infinitely Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 18:09, 5 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{alert|Muschifresser}}, user name needs explanation. No apparent justification for blocking, but "Fresser" means "to eat like an animal," and "Muschi" is, uh, blocked by Google's Safe Search filtering. I'm about to leave a note on his Talk page. watch for his reply. [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 08:50, 3 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{alert|Swordofdestiny}} using specious reasoning to defend a troublemaker. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 10:11, 2 May 2007 (EDT)
:Blocked by ed poor Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 18:09, 5 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|Boris Johnson, MP}} obscenity [[User:Crocoite|Crocoite]] [[User_talk:Crocoite|Talk]] 15:45, 1 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|The Black Angel of Death}} [[User:Crocoite|Crocoite]] [[User_talk:Crocoite|Talk]] 15:40, 1 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|Czolgolz}} - Karajou says he lied about sources. [http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Ed_Poor#Zugstein] --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 07:21, 1 May 2007 (EDT)
:User made a mistake Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 18:09, 5 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|Tennis Sweatshirt}} I think he might be icwdg and he also posted "This place is pretty worthless so I would leave Tennis Sweatshirt 12:29, 29 April 2007 (EDT)." So I am not sure if you can trust any of his edits as being of any worth. --'''[[User:AdrianP|Adrian]][[User talk:AdrianP|P]] 20:03, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|Pokeisthemon}} mostly hunch, but I'm sure it's a sock of Icwdg. Should be watched closely, if not pre-emptively blocked. [[User:GodlessLiberal|GodlessLiberal]] 21:15, 29 April 2007 (EDT)
:Inconclusive on checkuser Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 16:20, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
::Cool. My apologies to Poke. [[User:GodlessLiberal|GodlessLiberal]] 22:33, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|JoshuaZ}} Misleading edit summary + removed valid information from [[Noah]] article. Last 3 edits are questionable. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 05:11, 28 April 2007 (EDT)
** I reviewed his unproductive edits and a short block is appropriate. Please proceed as you think best.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 08:59, 28 April 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:Fred]] -- questionable edits intended to embarass CP. [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Censorship&diff=prev&oldid=46203][http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Separation_of_church_and_state&diff=prev&oldid=41507] [[User:RobS|RobS]] 11:46, 26 April 2007 (EDT)

*{{user|GeorgeJ.W.}} keeps to add seemingly parodic, biased nonsense to articles, often attacking free software for being "communist". --[[User:Hacker|Hacker]]<code>([[User talk:Hacker|Write some code]] • [[Conservapedia:Requests for adminship#Support|Support my RfA]])</code> 19:50, 25 April 2007 (EDT)
: Silly edits by GeorgeJ.W., I agree. Not quite enough to block him, but he's getting there.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 19:38, 27 April 2007 (EDT)
::They're parodic, Andy, not silly, unless he's an utterly ignorant moron. --[[User:Hacker|Hacker]]<code>([[User talk:Hacker|Write some code]] • [[Conservapedia:Requests for adminship#Support|Support my RfA]])</code> 07:47, 28 April 2007 (EDT)

*{{user|Scorpion}}, vote fraud via sockpuppets. --[[User:Hacker|Hacker]]<code>([[User talk:Hacker|Write some code]] • [[Conservapedia:Requests for adminship#Support|Support my RfA]])</code> 21:53, 24 April 2007 (EDT)

*{{user|Hacker}} Review of Hacker's edits: slightly less than 500 edits, of which only about 6 are new entries and only about 10 are substantive edits of existing entries. One of the new entries was "Geek". Unless this improves quickly, I propose blocking this account because this violates the 90/10 rule.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 18:50, 23 April 2007 (EDT)
::That seems disingenuous. Yes, he has only a few new pages, but he has made a number of templates. And, maybe I read the "total" incorrectly, but it said 307 edits? At the risk of sounding tautological, this user is quite useful, IMHO. [[User:Flippin|Flippin]] 10:52, 24 April 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:Flippin|Flippin]] defaced my user page [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Auld_Nick&oldid=151416 here] (my castle? [[User_talk:Aschlafly#User_page_a_person.27s_castle.3F|see here]]) also
:[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] added to [[User:Ian St John|Ian St John]]'s user page [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Ian_St_John&diff=151723&oldid=151721 here] and [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Ian_St_John&diff=151726&oldid=151723 here]. (his castle? [[User_talk:Aschlafly#User_page_a_person.27s_castle.3F|see here]]) [[User:Auld Nick|Auld Nick]] 15:17, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

===Dealt with===

*[[User:Harlequin]] made inappropriate edits to bloodhound --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 19:12, 16 May 2007 (EDT)
**Blocked. --[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']][[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]] 19:12, 16 May 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:Totnesmartin|Totnesmartin]] If you look at his user page he sounds like a parodist. He makes fun of conservapedia articles and says how great this site is. Seems to be a bit over the top if you ask me. --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 19:31, 16 May 2007 (EDT)
:I blocked him for a week for violating the 90/10 rule.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 19:53, 16 May 2007 (EDT)

*[[User:BushRules12|BushRules12]] parodist/vandal --'''Adrian[[User talk:AdrianP|P]]''' 22:51, 16 May 2007 (EDT)
: blocked for a week due to violation of 90/10 rule.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 01:33, 17 May 2007 (EDT)

*All socks. Blocked infinite. --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 23:23, 8 May 2007 (EDT)
#Hope (Latest: 02:38, 9 May 2007) (Earliest: 02:36, 9 May 2007) [3]
#Solstace (Latest: 01:46, 9 May 2007) (Earliest: 01:37, 9 May 2007) [2]
#Talk for me (Latest: 01:20, 8 May 2007) (Earliest: 01:20, 8 May 2007) [1]
*[[User:Auld Nick]]. In [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Kilt&diff=152957&oldid=152944 this edit], he added [[:Image:Soldiers wearing Kilts.jpg]], with the edit comment "Image of soldiers in kilts" and the picture caption "Kilted Scottish Soldiers paying respect to their fallen comrades." He does not say in the talk page or in an edit comment why he chose an image in which one soldier's kilt has been lifted by wind to expose part of his bare buttocks. The use of such an image ought to have been discussed in Talk. If the point was to illustrate that kilts are worn without underwear, and if he sincerely thought such an image was appropriate, then the edit comment should have said something like "Image showing that kilts are worn without underwear." Therefore, I consider the edit comment misleading, and that trips my threshold for labeling it as "abuse." Put plainly, it's my opinion that Auld Nick is figuratively mooning Conservapedia. [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 09:57, 10 May 2007 (EDT) P. S. Undoubtedly a copyright violation, too, although widely reproduced all over the Net. It appears to be an Associated Press photograph of one Lee Wotherspoon in Hong Kong on April 24, 1997. [[User:Dpbsmith|Dpbsmith]] 10:05, 10 May 2007 (EDT)
*#Blocked for two hours. That'll larn 'im. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 12:40, 10 May 2007 (EDT)

*{{user|CaptainCAVEMAN}} ought to be blocked. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 10:45, 24 April 2007 (EDT)
*#Blocked.
*{{user|Pussyfooter}} check out edits to [[Pudding]] [[User:Murray|Murray]] 17:31, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
*#Blocked. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 17:36, 30 April 2007 (EDT)

*{{user|JeffersonDarcy}} He put "this user doesn't have a problem with calling a person a faggot" on my user page. He also deleted my post putting his name on the current alerts. --[[User:AdrianP|AdrianP]] 14:36, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
*#Blocked for 1 week. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 15:43, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
::Extended to indefinte for sockpuppetry during block. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 13:51, 14 May 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|Auld Nick}} User name means Satan ("Old Nick"). Uploaded picture of a man in a skirt and frilly blouse, mislabeled as "traditional attire". --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 07:23, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
*:- Ed, a kilt (pleated male skirt) and (on formal occasions) dress shirt with ruffles ''is'' traditional Scottish dress. [[User:Unthank|Unthank]] 07:26, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
*#You are both on probation. Let's see your writing plans. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 07:57, 30 April 2007 (EDT)
*Terreista and LambChop -blocked, socks of each other --~ [[User:TK|TK]] [[User_talk:TK|MyTalk]] 16:23, 16 April 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|Alfa Papa}} causing havoc. [[User:Crocoite|Crocoite]] [[User_talk:Crocoite|Talk]] 17:18, 29 April 2007 (EDT)
:It's a sock of Icwdg. [[User:GodlessLiberal|GodlessLiberal]] 19:12, 29 April 2007 (EDT)
::'''Blocked''' by [[User:TerryH|TerryH]][[User talk:TerryH|Talk]] 20:39, 29 April 2007 (EDT)
*{{user|Aydindrill}} Causing havoc. [[User:Crocoite|Crocoite]][[User_talk:Crocoite|Talk]] 22:09, 24 April 2007 (EDT)
**'''Blocked''' by Aschlafly as a sock of icwdg. Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 12:47, 27 April 2007 (EDT)
*[[User:Staple]] -- vandalism and other questionable content. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 22:24, 27 April 2007 (EDT)
** Feel free to make my one-month block permanent.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 08:59, 28 April 2007 (EDT)
** Staple has many counterproductive edits, and potentially offensive ones by labeling users with categories. I lengthened his block to 1 month. I don't know anything about a "swastika" but feel free to make his block permanent if that is what it sounds like.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 22:35, 27 April 2007 (EDT)
***He had a swastika on his userpage[[User:Bohdan|Bohdan]]
****The [[:Category:Liberal Users]] he created as a subcat of [[:Category:Communists]] [http://www.conservapedia.com/Category:Liberal_Users]; he & I were the only [[:Category:Conservative Users]] in that cat after he put a swastika on his User page.[http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=User:Staple&diff=prev&oldid=132099] At a minimum this is incivility and trolling, and has little to do with his own use of his User page. A permanent block is warranted. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 02:04, 28 April 2007 (EDT)
** Swastika alone justifies it. Good block.-'''AmesG'''[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:AmesG yo!] 22:33, 27 April 2007 (EDT)
*[[user:MontyZuma]], for instances of minor vandalism, and the creation of a profane page which involved moving an article into and changing the content. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 18:27, 3 May 2007 (EDT)
:I'm going to unblock him; this particular article he wrote is actually a dish, as I just found out. My apologies. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 18:31, 3 May 2007 (EDT)

* Please investigate [[User:RSchlafly]]'s edits to [[Geocentric theory]]. They are simply cutting out well-justified and relevant material, and there is no rationale given for the decision. This is tantamount to vandalism. [[User:OfficerDibble]]
:* I second that. [[User:RSchlafly]] hs been deleting and reverting a lot of my stuff and instead of debating the changes on the talk page he made statments like "Your beliefs are ridiculous". He has now protected the page so I can't make any changes.[[User:Mmeelliissssaa|Mmeelliissssaa]] 13:22, 6 May 2007 (EDT) This user is a sock of Icwdg and has been blocked.
:::I oppose this alert, at the risk of POV-pushing, geocentrism is risible IMO. --[[User:Linus M.|Liπus the Turbohacker]]([[User talk:Linus M.|contact me]]) 22:39, 6 May 2007 (EDT)
::::This is not the place for insults. Please see my detailed account on [[Talk:Geocentric theory]] before you make such judgements. --[[User:OfficerDibble|OfficerDibble]] 04:19, 7 May 2007 (EDT)
*Insults? Where? Please don't make random accusatory posts, OfficerDibble, okay? --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 05:01, 7 May 2007 (EDT)
::"I oppose this alert, at the risk of POV-pushing, geocentrism is '''risible'''" I take "Risible" to be insulting, since I have worked long and hard to make the points I have on the article. --[[User:OfficerDibble|OfficerDibble]] 05:27, 7 May 2007 (EDT)
*Well, if you object to furious editing of your work, and debate about it, a wiki is the wrong place for you. Your tone borders on the dramatic. If you are into drama, might I suggest working on one of the acting/dramatic arts pages? --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 05:33, 7 May 2007 (EDT)
*:OfficerDibble and myself have been following the comandments of conservapedia, RSchlafly has been deleting our work with out discussing our valid points. Be even objects to relevent bible verses being included. And the page block prevents us from making any changes. Clearly we are in the right here, as can plainly be seen in the history and talk page of the article. Also I have not been blocked and I am not a "sock of icwdg".[[User:Mmeelliissssaa|Mmeelliissssaa]] 12:11, 7 May 2007 (EDT)
:'''No Action''' Rschlafly is a Sysop Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 12:12, 7 May 2007 (EDT)
::So are we to take this to mean that Sysops have carte blanche and can do whatever they want whenever? [[User:Jrssr5|Jrssr5]] 14:44, 7 May 2007 (EDT)
:*You are to take it per the CP Guidelines. [[http://www.conservapedia.com/Conservapedia_Guidelines]] Failure to follow the directions of an Administrator, as to what is, and is not, appropriate behavior/content/actions, is a blockable offense. So is never-ending argument. --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 19:32, 7 May 2007 (EDT)

::TK, is a simple precise answer such as '''''No''', Sysops do not have carte blanche and cannot do whatever they want whenever they want'' to much to ask? [[User:Auld Nick|Auld Nick]] 05:02, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

*When you leave your glass house, Auld Nick, perhaps you would make a better spokesperson for transparency and short comments. Either you are completely obtuse, or just ignoring what the Guidelines say, for a better (read dramatic) retort. Obviously at any website in the world, Administrators have more leeway than users. Just as that aging hippy Jimbo has at WP. Anything else on your mind? --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 05:48, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

::Thank you for the [[Conservapedia:Civility|civil]] answer. That has clarified things for me. [[User:Auld Nick|Auld Nick]] 06:49, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

:::I greatly resent users putting me on the spot about what another Sysop does or does not do. First, it isn't fair or polite. Secondly, if the intentions of the user were honorable, in my opinion, they wouldn't seek to make a public scene about it, and might, if they were using good manners, email about it. Is that really so unreasonable? --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 09:03, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

::::For the record we (or maybe just myself) didn't put you on the spot, the question was asked of Geo and you chose to respond. And I disagree about the honorable thing, if it is honorable, why not talk about it in public to let others decide. Doing things by email, behind everyone's backs make it seem like someone has something to hide. [[User:Jrssr5|Jrssr5]] 09:18, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

:::Well of course you do. But I was addressing Auld Nick. Sorry, we all don't agree with your wiki ways of doing things. It is a software, not a way of life. Your post smacks of Wikipedia bullying, it won't work here. You are now warned. Don't continue this. Take it up with the Sysop in question. Geo, BTW, answered you; "No Action". --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 09:32, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

::When you say your wiki ways, are you refering to me or Auld Nick again? And am I warned or Auld Nick? What wikipedia bullying tactics am I or Auld Nick using that are so different from you warning to block me or Auld Nick from this wiki? It is very hard to fill in the blanks and figure out what you mean when replies are very cryptic and sarcastic. And I did take it up with the sysop in question (as seen above), I asked Geo for an answer ''after'' he stated "No Action", he never replied. [[User:Jrssr5|Jrssr5]] 09:42, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

*Well, sorry to have confused you. By the way, the Sysop in question is RSchlafly, not Geo, not me. We merely attempted to provide answers, for which we have been whipped for. Now, take me seriously, no more on this. You have been given instruction by a Administrator to take it up with the Sysop you were/are complaining about, and told no action will be taken. --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 09:54, 9 May 2007 (EDT)
*In response to the question by Jssr5, the reason for no action is that this is not the appropriate forum to debate tohe actions of a current Sysop. Geo.[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Geo.plrd Talk] 22:17, 9 May 2007 (EDT)

User talk:Tomt

2007-05-19T11:33:43Z

Tomt: /* Sysop warning */

Triple point

2007-05-18T17:41:48Z

Tomt:

The [[triple point]] of any [[pure substance]] is that combination of temperature and pressure at which all three phases of that substance (solid, liquid, and gas) coexist simultaneously in [[thermodynamic]] equilibrium.

The triple point of [[water]] is used to define the [[Kelvin]] temperature scale. It occurs at a temperature of 273.16 K = 0.01 °C = 32.018 °F.

[[Category:Physics]]
[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]

Sulfur

2007-05-18T17:41:22Z

Tomt:

{{Element | name=Sulfur or sulphur | symbol=S | anumber=16 | amass=32.1 amu | noe=16 | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Orthorhombic | color=Yellow | date=Unknown, but known to the ancients | discname=Unknown | origname=From the Latin word ''sulfur'' (brimstone) | uses=Matches, gunpowder, medicines| obtained=Naturally}}
'''Sulfur''' is the 16th element of the periodic table. It is a solid nonmetal that makes up part of the Earth's crust, and is a part of [[gunpowder]] and batteries.

The name comes from the [[Latin]] word ''sulphurium'', which means brimstone. <ref>http://environmentalchemistry.com/yogi/periodic/S.html</ref> 'Brimstone' is an ancient word for sulfur, and occurs in both the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. In [[Genesis]] 19, God destroys [[Sodom]] and [[Gomorrah]] with 'fire and brimstone', and brimstone has traditionally been associated with [[Hell]] and the [[Devil]].

Elemental yellow sulfur itself is almost odorless, but many sulfur compounds have strong odors. Hydrogen sulfide has the offensive odor of rotten eggs. The mercaptan family of compounds that give [[skunk]]s their odor, and which are deliberately added to natural gas because they can be detected in extremely low concentrations, are organic sulfur compounds, as is the compounds that give garlic and onions their smell.

==References==
<references/>

Oxygen

2007-05-18T17:40:15Z

Tomt:

{{Element | name=Oxygen | symbol=O | anumber=8 | amass=16.0 amu | noe=8 | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=Colorless | date=1774 | discname=[[Joseph Priestly]] | origname=From the Greek words ''oxus'' (acid) and ''gennan'' (generate) | uses=Supports life | obtained=From liquid air}}
'''Oxygen''' is a [[chemical]] [[element]]. Its [[atomic number]], derived from number of [[proton]]s and [[electron]]s it contains, is 8. Oxygen's [[atomic mass]] is slightly under 16, since it also has 8 [[neutron]]s (a slight amount of mass is "lost" in the energy contained in the [[subatomic bond]]s).

Under [[normal condition]]s it is a colorless, odorless [[gas]] consisting of two oxygen [[atom|atoms]] which has the chemical formula O2. This means it is [[diatom]]ic. Approximately 20% of the [[atmosphere]] is made up of oxygen. Oxygen also forms a [[triatomic]] molecule called [[ozone]] (O3), which although unstable under normal conditions, is a very important ingredient in the upper [[atmosphere]].

Oxygen is highly reactive, and in many other elements and compounds undergo [[exothermic reaction]]s with it (they [[combustion|burn]] or [[oxidization|rust]]). If it were not for its continual replenishment as a waste product of plant [[photosynthesis]], the atmospheric oxygen would disappear, forming compounds with other chemicals at the earth's surface.

Many [[animal]]s depend upon oxygen as a highly efficient ingredient for breaking down [[food]] for [[energy]], due to its reactivity. Those that do not are called "[[anaerobic]]", meaning "without air", and include many important [[bacteria]].

[[Category: hydrogen economy]]
[[Category:gases]]

Neon

2007-05-18T17:39:31Z

Tomt:

{{Element | name=Neon | symbol=Ne | anumber=10 | amass=20.2 amu | noe=10 | class=Noble Gas | cstructure=Cubic | color=Colorless | date=1898 | discname=Sir [[William Ramsay]] | origname=From the Greek word ''neos'' (new) | uses=Lighting| obtained=Liquid air}}
'''Neon''' (chemical symbol '''Ne''', [[atomic number]] 10) is the fourth most abundant [[chemical element]] in the universe, but it is just a trace element in the air. As a member of the [[noble gas]] series, it is nearly inert. Under ordinary conditions, it is colorless, but in a vacuum discharge tube, it gives a reddish-orange glow. Consequently, the main use of neon is to make flashy signs for advertising.

Le Chatelier's Principle

2007-05-18T17:39:07Z

Tomt:

When a stress (such as a change in concentration, pressure, or temperature) is applied to an equilibrium, the reaction will shift in a way that relieves the stress and stores equilibrium.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]

Hydrogen

2007-05-18T17:38:38Z

Tomt:

{{Element | name=Hydrogen | symbol=H | anumber=1 | amass=1.001 amu | noe=1 | class=Gas| cstructure=Unknown | color=Unknown | }}
'''Hydrogen''' has the [[atomic symbol]] H and the [[atomic number]] of 1. Hydrogen is the most abundant of all the chemical elements, the [[universe]] is composed of roughly 75% hydrogen. However naturally occurring elemental hydrogen on [[Earth]] is extremely rare.

==Composition of the Atom==
One [[isotope]] of the hydrogen [[atom]] is made up of one [[proton]] and one [[electron]] with no [[neutron]]s. This is called [[protium]]. There is also [[deuterium]], with one proton, one electron, and one neutron, and [[tritium]] with one proton, one electron and TWO neutrons. Tritium is [[radioactive]].

==Fuel for Vehicles==
The hydrogen [[fuel cell]] is a pioneering form of alternative energy. It is very clean burning, the only by-product of its combustion is pure [[water]]. This would slow down the impact that [[global warming]] is having on the Earth. Unfortunately there are some set backs. The amount of hydrogen needed to fuel a regular sized car would be extremely large and would not be as convenient as a fuel tank is now. Hydrogen is extremely [[flammable]] and the flame is nearly invisible. The chances of a massive fatal explosion in an accident is greater than in one with [[gas]] powered vehicles.

If hydrogen could be used in cars, it would be important in establishing the [[hydrogen economy]].

==Compounds==
Hydrogen can be found in both [[organic]] and [[inorganic]] compounds (for example, [[hydrocarbon|hydrocarbons]] and metal hydrides, respectively. Scientists have determined that hydrogen is the most common element in the universe. It is an important component of [[water]].

Hess's Law

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Hess's Law states that:

Energy is a state function and is therefore independent.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]

Heat capacity

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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left"
|+ Heat Capacities of Common Substances
|-
! Substance !! Heat Capacity <math>\left ( \frac{cal}{g.^0C} \right )</math>
|-
| Copper || 0.092
|-
| Iron || 0.108
|-
| Styrofoam || 11.95
|-
| Glass || 0.200
|}<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Chemistry]]
[[Category:Physics]]

Germanium

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{{Element | name=Germanium | symbol=Ge | anumber=32 | amass= 72.6 | noe= 32 | class= Metalloid | cstructure= Cubic | color= Gray | date= 1886 | discname= Clemens Winkler | origname= From the Latin word ''Germania'', meaning Germany | uses= Semiconductors | obtained=
Refining of copper, zinc, lead}}

Galactose

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'''Galactose'''(C6H12O6)is a [[monosaccharide]], or simple [[sugar]]. This sugar, when bonded with [[glucose]] creates [[lactose]], the sugar found in [[dairy]]. It is an important sugar in infants, transmitted via breastmilk. Galactose is the building block for [[carbohydrate]]s associated with [[glycolipid]]s and [[glycoprotein]]s. In laymans terms, it is essential for storing information and building [[tissue]]. It is also known as "brain sugar" because it can be found in the brain and other [[nervous]] tissue.

Galactose is more common than [[glucose]] but can only be used as an energy source after being changed into glucose by the liver. As with all essential [[sugar]]s, galactose is necessary for [[cell]] communication. If galactose is missing in the [[diet]], a [[disease]] can develop. Studies have shown that high amounts of galactose in the body can prevent or help reverse the effects of colon cancer. It has also been shown to inhibit the growth of [[tumor]]s, especially in the [[liver]]. It is also important in [[sexual reproduction|reproduction]], as it helps in the formation of [[sperm]].

[[Image:galactose.gif]]
[[category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Galactose

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Enzyme

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An Enzyme is a [[protein]] produced by a living organism that functions as a [[catalyst]]. Enzymes increase the speed of chemical reactions within an organism's body. They are essential to functions such as digestion.

[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]

Endothermic

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In [[biology]], a creature is considered endothermic if it has an internal mechanism by which it can regulate its own body temperature, keeping it constant.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> More generally, an endothermic process is any process that uses up more [[heat]] than it produces.

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==See also==
*[[Ectothermic]]

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]
[[Category:Biology]]

Disaccharides

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[[Carbohydrate]]s that are made up of two [[monosaccharide]]s.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==See Also==
*[[Polysaccharides]]

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Chemical equilibrium

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The point at which both the forward and reverse reactions in a chemical equation have equal reaction rates. When this occurs, the amounts of each substance in the chemical reaction will not change, despite the fact that both reactions still proceed.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==References==
<references/>
[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]

Carbon

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{{Element | name=Carbon | symbol=C | anumber=6 | amass=12 amu | noe=6 | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=black | date=Carbon has been known since ancient times. | discname=Unknown | origname=From the Latin ''carbo''. | uses=Steel, filters. | obtained=[[Incomplete combustion]].}}
It has been suggested that the C-14 decay rate varies proportionately with the age of the universe, and if that age is, say 5,000 years rather than 10 billion years, then the C-14 decay rate could have been many orders of magnitude larger a thousand years ago. <ref>http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Talk:Carbon_dating&diff=144701&oldid=144638</ref>

==References==
<references/>

Calcium

2007-05-18T17:33:51Z

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Calcium is a very important element to human physiology, as calcium-phosphate salts form the basis for the creation of [[bones]]. Calcium in its pure form is referred to as "the white element" and is kept sealed in underground chambers due to the hazards involved in its handling.{{Element | name=Calcium | symbol=Ca | anumber=20 | amass=40.1 amu | noe=20 | class=Standard metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=Silver | date=1808 | discname=[[Sir Humphrey Davy]] | origname=From the Latin ''calcis''. | uses=Calcium is one of the primary elements in bones, shells, etc. Taking Calcium internally can promote bone growth. | obtained=Chalk, limestone, marble, vitamin to promote bone growth. }}

Cadmium

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{{Element | name=Cadmium | symbol=Cd | anumber=48 | amass=112.4 amu | noe=48 | class=Transition metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Silver | date=1817 | discname=[[Fredrich Stromeyer ]] | origname=From the Latin ''cadmia''. | uses=Cadmium is a poison. Cadmium is also used in Nickle-Cadmium batteries. | obtained=Cadmium is a product of Zinc refinement. }}
'''Cadmium''' is a chemical element which occurs naturally on Earth. The scientific symbol for cadmium is '''Cd''' and it's element number is 48. It occurs as a metallic element in the earth's crust and oceans. It was first discovered in Germany in 1817 as a by-product of the zinc refining process. Its name is derived from the Latin ''cadmia'' and the Greek ''kadmeia''.<ref>http://www.cadmium.org/ at Cadmium.org</ref>

==References==
<references/>

Bromine

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{{Element | name=Bromine | symbol=Br | anumber=35 | amass=79.9 amu | noe=35 | class=Halogen | cstructure=Orthorhombic | color=Red | date=1826 | discname=[[Antoine J. Balard ]] | origname=From the Greek ''bromos''. | uses=Bromine is a poison | obtained=Ocean Water}}

Boron

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{{Element | name=Boron | symbol=B | anumber=5 | amass=10.8 amu | noe=5 | class=Non-metal | cstructure=Rhombohedral | color=Brown | date=1808 | discname=[[Sir Humphrey Davy]] and [[J. L. Gay-Lussac]] | origname=From the names [[Borax]] and [[Carbon]]. | uses=Boron is used to make heat resistant [[alloy]]s| obtained=kernite}}

Absolute entropies

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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:left"
|+ Absolute Entropies <math>\left ( \frac{cal}{mole K} \right )</math>
|-
! Substance !! S
|-
| <math>H_2O</math> (g) || 45.1
|-
| <math>H_20</math> (l) || 16.7
|-
| <math>SO_3</math> (g) || 61.3
|-
| NO (g) || 50.3
|-
| <math>NO_2</math> (g) || 57.3
|-
| <math>NH_3</math> (g) || 46.1
|-
| <math>CO_2</math> || 51.1
|-
| CaO (s) || 9.13
|-
| <math>Ca(OH)_2</math> (s) || 9.52
|-
| <math>CaCO_3</math> (s) || 22.2
|-
| <math>C_2H_6</math> (g) || 54.9
|-
| <math>CH_3OH</math> (l) || 30.4
|-
| <math>C_2H_6O</math> (l) || 38.5
|-
| <math>C_2H_4</math> (g) || 52.4
|-
| <math>C_4H_10</math> (g) || 62.2
|-
| <math>H_2SO_4 </math> (l) || 37.5
|}<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Reaction Kinetics]]

Beta decay

2007-05-18T16:50:09Z

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[[Image:Bdecay.png|right|thumb|300px|The [[Feynman diagram]] for the beta decay of a neutron into a proton, electron, and electron antineutrino via an intermediate heavy W- boson]]
The process by which a neutron turns into a proton by emission of an electron.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Physical Science''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1999, 2000</ref>

It is one of three major types of [[radioactivity]] (the other two being [[alpha decay]] and [[gamma decay]]), and the only one that involves the transmutation of a subatomic particle. It is an example of a [[weak force|"weak interaction"]]. The commonest radioactive decay involving the weak interaction is the transmutation of a neutron into a proton, with emission of an electron. Before the structure of the nucleus was understood, this emission of negative particles was observed, and they were called "beta particles" or "beta rays". The beta particles were later determined to be just electrons.

There are other, much rarer, radioactive decays involving the weak interaction. One is the "beta-plus" decay, in which a proton turns into a neutron, emitting a [[positron]] (antielectron) and an electron neutrino. This action, by itself, is forbidden by conservation of energy, so it can only occur in nuclei that have unusual energy configurations. Another is the "electron capture" event, in which a proton captures one of the electrons circling the nucleus, turns into a neutron, and emits an electron neutrino. While this is not energetically unbalanced, it requires that an electron get very close to the nucleus, which is extremely rare under the rules of [[quantum mechanics]].

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Physics]]

Beryllium

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{{Element | name=Beryllium | symbol=Be | anumber=4 | amass=9.01 amu | noe=4 | class=Standard Metal | cstructure=Hexagonal | color=Grey | date=1798 | discname=[[Fredrich Wohler]] | origname=Derived from the mineral Beryl. | uses=Spacecrafts, aircrafts, and missiles. | obtained=Beryl or Chrysoberyl. }}

Beryllium is highly toxic and inhalation of beryllium-containing dust can cause severe damage to the lungs, or even death.

Arsenic

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{{Element | name=Arsenic | symbol=As | anumber=33 | amass=74.9 amu | noe=33 | class=Non-Metal | cstructure=Rhombohedral | color=Gray | date=Arsenic has been known since ancient times. | discname=Unknown | origname=From the Greek ''arsenikos'' and Latin ''arsenicum''. | uses=Arsenic conducts electricity and is a poison | obtained=Mispikel }}

Berkelium

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{{Element | name=Berkelium | symbol=Bk | anumber=97 | amass=247 amu | noe=97 | class=Inner Transitional Metal | cstructure=Unknown | color=Unknown | date=1949 | discname=[[G. T. Seaborg]] | origname=Berkelium is named after Berkley, California. | uses=Unknown | obtained=Man-made. }}

Barium

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{{Element | name=Barium | symbol=Ba | anumber=56 | amass=137.3 amu | noe=56 | class=Standard Metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=Silver | date=1808 | discname=[[Sir Humphrey Davy]] | origname=From the Greek ''barys''. | uses=A barium meal is used in [[radiography]] to allow the alimentary canal to be viewed by [[x-ray]].| obtained=Barytine or Whiterite. }}

Astatine

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{{Element | name=Astatine | symbol=At | anumber=85 | amass=210 amu | noe=85 | class=Non-Metal | cstructure=Unknown | color=Unknown | date=1940 | discname=[[D. R. Corson]] | origname=From the Greek ''astatos''. | uses=Unknown | obtained=Man-made. }}

Category talk:Element

2007-05-18T16:45:52Z

Tomt:

I agree. Please merge the "Element" and "Elements" categories together. [[User:Niandra|Niandra]][[User_talk:Niandra|talk]] 06:20, 14 May 2007 (EDT)

I also agree, but please use the title 'Element' (singular) if it is done. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 12:45, 18 May 2007 (EDT)

Category:Reaction Kinetics

2007-05-18T16:44:28Z

Tomt: New page: Category:Chemistry

[[Category:Chemistry]]

User:Tomt

2007-05-18T16:40:52Z

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==Administrative Decisions==
Apparently, in a wiki (like Conservapedia) the deletion of entire articles without a reason is an administrative decision that is not any of my business. Also, I asked why the Conservapedia talk page was removed and was not told. I do not understand why there is not a page for making comments about this website - perhaps there were criticisms of the project on that page? --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 12:40, 18 May 2007 (EDT)

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The [[evolution]] article on this website is a joke. Not only did editors consistently remove the scientific views to make the article '''unbalanced''' and '''[[bias|biased]]''' but the Panel upheld this view. Any website that claims to be a "Trustworthy Encyclopedia" must make sure it has well written articles that can be trusted to show the views of all parties involved.

For more information see my rant on the [[Talk:Theory_of_evolution#Embarrassment|evolution discussion page]]. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 15:41, 18 April 2007 (EDT)

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As a few people have been aware, I was recently blocked by [[User:Geo.plrd|Geo.plrd]] for no apparent reason. I owe my thanks to [[User:CPAdmin1|CPAdmin1]] for pointing out to Geo.plrd that I was actually correcting the vandalism that led to my blocking. While I do not hold a grudge against Geo.plrd as we all make mistakes and he has made a very sincere apology, I feel that his method of blocking me without leaving any prior warning or even an explanation of the reason I was blocked is unacceptable.

Syspos should not go around blocking contributors without warning and '''must''' leave a reason on the user's page once they have been blocked. My trust in the Conservapedia administration has been further dented by this very rude event.

==Bias==
This website is, unfortunately, becoming more and more biased towards conservative Christianity. This should be stopped as soon as possible as I would not currently use many of the articles in a piece of research due to this bias. --[[User:Tomt|TomT]] 12:46, 25 March 2007 (EDT)

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Amino acids

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#REDIRECT [[Amino acid]]

Amino acid

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An '''amino acid''' is an [[organic compound]] containing an [[amine]] (-NH2) group and a [[carboxylic acid]] (-COOH) group. These two different [[functional groups]] make amino acids [[bifunctional]].

== α-amino acids ==
'''α-amino acids''' (α is the greek letter ''[[alpha]]'') have the general formula '''RCH(NH2)COOH'''. There are around 20 naturally occurring α-amino acids which [[polymer|polymerise]] by [[condensation polymerisation]] to form all known [[polypeptides]] (which form the primary structure of [[proteins]]) in biological organisms during [[gene translation]].

== Zwitterions ==
Due to the acidic carboxylic acid group and the alkaline amine group on amino acids they can form ions with themselves called '''zwitterions'''. The word zwitterion is derived from the German for [[hermaphrodite]], and in this case refers to the fact that amino acid zwitterions have both positive and negative [[charge|charges]].

=== Formation of zwitterions ===
Zwitterions from from amino acids when the hydrogen from the carboxylic acid group (-COO'''H''') dissociates from the molecule and forms a [[dative covalent bond]] with the nitrogen in the amine group (-'''N'''H2). This forms an ion with two charges: RCH(NH3+)COO-.

=== Physical properties of α-amino acids due to zwitterions ===
The formation of zwitterions dramatically affects the physical properties of amino acids. The zwitterion is the predominant form in the [[solid phase]] and aqueous [[solution]]. Due to the two charges on zwitterions, there is a much stronger intermolecular attraction between the ions, raising the melting point of an amino acid far above the melting point of organic compounds with similar [[molecular mass]] and numbers of [[electron|electrons]]. For example, the amino acid [[glycine]] decomposes at 262°C (without melting) where propanoic acid melts at -21°C<ref>Chemistry 2, Ratcliff B. & Eccles H., 2001, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-79882-5</ref>.

== Optical isomerism of amino acids ==
All α-amino acids except glycine CH2(NH2)COOH have four different groups around the alpha carbon, forming a [[chiral centre]] and allowing [[optical isomerism]] to occur.

== References ==
<references/>

[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

User talk:Tomt

2007-05-18T16:34:59Z

Tomt: /* Singular forms */

Unsaturated fat

2007-05-17T21:47:02Z

Tomt:

A [[lipid]] made from [[fatty acid]]s that have at least one [[double bond]] between [[carbon]] [[atom]]s.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==References==

<references/>

[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Polysaccharides

2007-05-17T21:42:15Z

Tomt:

Polysaccharides are [[Carbohydrates]] that are made up of more than two [[monosaccharides]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

Poly, meaning many, and saccharide comprise this word. Upon creating life, God decided that in order to best promote their existence, they should be given complex carbohydrates to facilitate the work of God.

==See also==
*[[Disaccharides]]
*[[Monosaccharides]]

==References==

<references/>

[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Phospholipid

2007-05-17T21:41:09Z

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A [[lipid]] in which one of the [[fatty acid]] [[molecule]]s has been replaced by a molecule which contains a [[phosphate group]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==References==

<references/>

[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Cellular Biology]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Octane

2007-05-17T21:39:53Z

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Octane is a [[hydrocarbon]] found in [[petroleum]]. Note that octane can refer to many different [[isomers]].

[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Natural gas

2007-05-17T21:39:21Z

Tomt:

Natural gas is a [[petroleum]] product consisting of a large portion of [[methane]], but many other [[hydrocarbon]]s as well.
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Monosaccharides

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Simple [[carbohydrate]]s that contain three to ten [[carbon]] [[atom]]s.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia
Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>

==See also==
*[[Disaccharides]]
*[[Polysaccharides]]

==References==

<references/>

[[Category:Biochemistry]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Methane

2007-05-17T21:38:03Z

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'''Methane''' is a [[chemical]] substance CH4 found in a high percentage in [[natural gas]]. It is also a common byproduct of [[digestion]] in human and [[animal]]s.

Methane is one of the "[[greenhouse gas|greenhouse gases]]".

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Hydrocarbon

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A [[hydrocarbon]] is a substance that is made of [[carbon]] and [[hydrogen]]. They are also called [[alkane]]s.

Some examples are [[methane]], [[ethane]], [[propane]] (used for fuel), [[butane]] (used in lighters), [[pentane]], [[hexane]], [[heptane]], and [[octane]].

[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

Glucose

2007-05-17T21:36:16Z

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'''Glucose'''(C6H12O6, also known as ''D-glucose'', ''dextrose'', and ''blood sugar'') is the main source of energy in most animals and plants. It can be found in almost all plants, because it is the product of [[photosynthesis]]. In humans, it is the major source of energy. Upon ingesting glucose, it is absorbed into the blood stream by the [[small intestine]], carried to the [[liver]] via the [[portal vein]], where some is stored, and the rest reenters the [[circulatory system]]. A lot is stored in the muscles and various other cells.

When there is not enough glucose in your body, you start experiencing the symptoms of [[hypoglycemia]]. Because the lack of glucose inhibits your cells from operating properly, you will feel fatigued, light headed, and nauseaus. In extreme cases, people can go into comas. A common disorder called [[diabetes]] is caused by your body's inability to use glucose productively. This can happen when your body doesn't produce enough [[insolin]], or you become "glucose intolerant" from lack of excersize and bad diet.

Glucose is used a lot in cooking, especially baking and making various types of sweets. It is used so commonly in baking because it is readily [[ferment]]ed, or fed on, by [[yeast]]. It is used to make a lot of candies and frostings because it doesn't crystalize easily.
[[Image:Glucose.gif]]
[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]
[[Category:Biochemistry]]