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Talk:Isle of Arran

2007-05-03T13:18:51Z

DoonTheWater: New page: There are palm trees outside the pub too http://www.edenlodgehotel.co.uk/pictures/hotel1.gif --~~~~

There are palm trees outside the pub too

http://www.edenlodgehotel.co.uk/pictures/hotel1.gif

--[[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]] 09:18, 3 May 2007 (EDT)

CalMac

2007-05-03T13:10:47Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Caledonian MacBrayne''' (CalMac) Ferries Ltd is the publically owned ferry company operating ferry services to twenty-two islands of the [[Inner Hebrides]], [[Outer Hebrides]] & the [[Firth of Clyde]] and four [[peninsula]]s on [[Scotland]]'s West Coast.

CalMac currently charters a fleet of 29 vessels from CMAL to provide passenger, vehicle and shipping services to the islands off the West Coast of Scotland and in the Clyde estuary. Two other vessels are retained on separate charters. There are currently 26 routes within the network. In the year ended 31 March 2006, 5.3 million passengers, 1.1 million cars, 94,000 commercial vehicles and 14,000 coaches were carried.

The company has a record of imposing Sunday sailings on the traditionally religious island populations who have repeatedly expressed a wish to keep Sunday holy.

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article356886.ece

http://www.calmac.co.uk/

[[Category:Transport]]
[[category:Scotland]]

CalMac

2007-05-03T13:09:54Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Caledonian MacBrayne''' (CalMac) Ferries Ltd is the publically owned ferry company operating ferry services to twenty-two islands of the [[Inner Hebrides]] and [[Outer Hebrides]] and four [[peninsula]]s on [[Scotland]]'s West Coast.

CalMac currently charters a fleet of 29 vessels from CMAL to provide passenger, vehicle and shipping services to the islands off the West Coast of Scotland and in the Clyde estuary. Two other vessels are retained on separate charters. There are currently 26 routes within the network. In the year ended 31 March 2006, 5.3 million passengers, 1.1 million cars, 94,000 commercial vehicles and 14,000 coaches were carried.

The company has a record of imposing Sunday sailings on the traditionally religious island populations who have repeatedly expressed a wish to keep Sunday holy.

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article356886.ece

http://www.calmac.co.uk/

[[Category:Transport]]
[[category:Scotland]]

CalMac

2007-05-03T13:09:41Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Caledonian MacBrayne''' (CalMac) Ferries Ltd is the publically owned ferry company operating ferry services to twenty-two islands of the [[Inner Hebrides]] and [[Outer Hebrides]] and four [[peninsula]]s on [[Scotland]]'s West Coast.

CalMac currently charters a fleet of 29 vessels from CMAL to provide passenger, vehicle and shipping services to the islands off the West Coast of Scotland and in the Clyde estuary. Two other vessels are retained on separate charters. There are currently 26 routes within the network. In the year ended 31 March 2006, 5.3 million passengers, 1.1 million cars, 94,000 commercial vehicles and 14,000 coaches were carried.

The company has a record of imposing Sunday sailings on the traditionally religious island populations who have repeatedly expressed a wish to keep Sunday holy.

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article356886.ece
http://www.calmac.co.uk/

[[Category:Transport]]
[[category:Scotland]]

Talk:Biscuit

2007-05-01T13:50:20Z

DoonTheWater:

Maybe I'm missing something here, but what on earth is the problem with Nice biscuits? Does this have some strange double meaning of which I'm unaware? OK they don't sell them in the US (except in English food shops) but they're a long-standing favourite in the UK. See: http://www.arnotts.com.au/products/Nice.aspx --[[User:Britinme|Britinme]] 21:17, 22 April 2007 (EDT)

The origins of the word biscuit ("twice-cooked") should be mentioned, as should the technical and legal difference between a biscuit and a cake (the former goes soft when stale, the latter goes hard). Also, why is there a picture of a scone on the page? Does this reflect colonial usage?[[User:DDWatkinsIII|DDWatkinsIII]] 08:13, 30 April 2007 (EDT)

Jaffa Cakes - anyone ?!
--[[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]] 09:50, 1 May 2007 (EDT)

Sheep

2007-04-29T22:15:40Z

DoonTheWater: /* Sheep in popular culture */

[[Image:Flock of sheep.jpg|right|thumb|A flock of sheep]]
'''Sheep''' are woolly herbivorous [[ungulate]]s, that are farmed in many places for their [[wool]], their fleeces, their [[mutton|meat]] and sometimes their milk. Male sheep are called rams or tups, female sheep are ewes, baby sheep are lambs.

While traditionally thought to be of limited intelligence there are wild (as yet unproven) stories of sheep being able to navigating obstacles designed to hinder their movements.

Sheep farming is particularly important in [[New Zealand]], [[Australia]] and many parts of the [[United Kingdom]], especially [[Wales]] and the wild borderlands of [[Scotland]].

== Wild Sheep ==

Wild varieties of sheep are found in many mountainous regions worldwide. Full species include the [[bighorn sheep]] of North America, the [[mouflon]] of Sardinia and Corsica, and the [[aoudad]] of North Africa. Herds of feral sheep are also known, such as the Soay sheep of certain [[Scotland|Scottish]] islands, believed to have lived wild since the [[Bronze Age]]. Herdwick sheep are unique to the English lake District, Cumbria.

== Sheep in the Bible ==

Sheep are mentioned many times in the Bible, and Christians are frequently likened to sheep of whom God is the shepherd, most notably in Psalm 23:
<blockquote>
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 
(KJV)
</blockquote>

Note: This does not mean that Christians are required to be sheepish.

==America and sheep==

American cuisine is noted for the absence of lamb and mutton dishes, and sheep are not widely farmed, perhaps because the idea of a sheep ranch might be perceived as undermining the national 'frontier' self image.

==Sheep in popular culture==

Sheep are often used as a metaphor for unthinking followers of any particular ideology. [[George Orwell]] used them in this way in his novel ''[[Animal Farm]]'' when the sheep could be counted on to back up the animal revolution led by the pigs by baaa-ing ''Four legs good, two legs bad'' when required.

[[Category:Hoofed mammals]]
[[Category:Biblical animals]]
[[Category:Livestock]]

Firth of Clyde

2007-04-25T17:10:45Z

DoonTheWater: New page: The estuary of the river Clyde which rises in the hills of southern Lanarkshire Category:Scotland

The estuary of the river [[Clyde]] which rises in the hills of southern [[Lanarkshire]]

[[Category:Scotland]]

Rothesay

2007-04-25T17:06:43Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Rothesay''' is the main town on the Isle of [[Bute]].

[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]
[[Category:Scotland]]

Rothesay

2007-04-25T17:05:54Z

DoonTheWater: New page: '''Rothesay''' is the main town on the Isle of Bute. Scotland

'''Rothesay''' is the main town on the Isle of [[Bute]].

[[Category:UK Towns and Cities|Scotland]]

Talk:Kilmarnock

2007-04-23T12:42:15Z

DoonTheWater: New page: I'm not sure I'd describe Kilmarnock as a market town --~~~~

I'm not sure I'd describe Kilmarnock as a market town
--[[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]] 08:42, 23 April 2007 (EDT)

Orkney

2007-04-21T22:46:14Z

DoonTheWater:

'''The Orkney Islands''' are a group of islands off the North Coast of [[Scotland]].

Orkney is an [[archipelago]] of 70 or so islands and skerries, of which 17 are currently inhabited.

[[Category:United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Islands]]

Bute

2007-04-21T22:42:09Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Bute''' is an island in the [[Clyde Estuary]] ([[Firth of Clyde]]) off the West Coast of [[Scotland]]. [[Ferries]] sail from [[Rothesay]] to [[Wemyss Bay]], Inverclyde and from [[Rhubodach]] to [[Colintraive]] in [[Argyll]].

[[Category:United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Islands]]

Bute

2007-04-21T22:34:32Z

DoonTheWater: New page: '''Bute''' is an island in the Clyde Estuary (Firth of Clyde) off the West Coast of Scotland. Ferries sail from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay, Inverclyde and from [[Rhubod...

Orkney

2007-04-21T22:23:09Z

DoonTheWater: New page: '''The Orkney Islands''' are a group of islands off the North Coast of Scotland. Orkney is an archipelago of 70 or so islands and skerries, of which 17 are currently inhabited.

'''The Orkney Islands''' are a group of islands off the North Coast of [[Scotland]].

Orkney is an [[archipelago]] of 70 or so islands and skerries, of which 17 are currently inhabited.

Brodick

2007-04-21T22:17:12Z

DoonTheWater: New page: '''Brodick''' is the main port for ferries arriving from mainland Scotland to the Isle of Arran. Category:UK Towns and Cities

'''Brodick''' is the main port for ferries arriving from mainland [[Scotland]] to the Isle of [[Arran]].

[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]

Ardrossan

2007-04-21T22:15:35Z

DoonTheWater: New page: Town in North Ayrshire. Also ferry port for ferries sailing to Brodick on the Isle of Arran Category:UK Towns and Cities

Town in North [[Ayrshire]]. Also ferry port for ferries sailing to [[Brodick]] on the Isle of [[Arran]]

[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]

Ayr

2007-04-21T22:13:35Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Ayr''' is the former county town of [[Ayrshire]]

[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]

Ayr

2007-04-21T22:12:43Z

DoonTheWater: New page: '''Ayr''' is the former county town of Ayrshire

'''Ayr''' is the former county town of [[Ayrshire]]

Ayrshire

2007-04-21T22:11:57Z

DoonTheWater: New page: Ayrshire is a county centred around the former county town of Ayr.

Ayrshire is a county centred around the former county town of [[Ayr]].

Scotland

2007-04-21T22:03:27Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Scotland''' is the second largest country of the [[United Kingdom]]; about three-eighths the size of its larger neighbour England, but is much less populous; most of the population lives in the ''central belt'', a band accross central Scotland between the capital Edinburgh and the city of Glasgow.

Scotland includes the island groups of [[Orkney]], [[Shetland]], the Inner & Outer [[Hebrides]], the islands of the [[Clyde Estuary]] including [[Arran]], [[Bute]], [[Cumbrae]] & [[wee Cumbrae]] and various other smaller islands.

==Union with England==
After the death of Queen [[Elizabeth I]] of England in 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended to the Throne of England, becoming [[James I]] of England. He was the first monarch to call himself King of Great Britain. This is referred to as the Union of the Crowns. James was also at this time King of [[Ireland]].

The Parliaments of Scotland and [[England]] were not united until 1707 and it is this date that is recognized as the formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This is referred to as the Union of the Parliaments. The formation of the [[Irish Republic]] in 1922 resulted in the current name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

==Fame==
Scotland is famous for its disproportionate amount of inventions and discoveries (as immortalised in [[Wha's Like Us]]), its world class universities, the Scottish Enlightenment, being the first country to adopt English as its official language decades before England{{fact}}, being the one of the first industrial nations while still preserving some of the last great wildernesses of Europe, and being the home of [[golf]] and the [[Loch Ness Monster]].

The symbol of Scotland is the thistle. The Scottish flag is the Cross of St. Andrew, a white diagonal cross on a dark blue background. The design originated in the 9th century and it is the oldest national flag still in use anywhere in the world. Other things associated with the country are [[kilts]] ([[tartan]] skirts worn by Scotsmen), and the haunting music of the [[bagpipes]]. Famous Scottish products include [[pie]]s, [[haggis]] and Scotch [[whisky]].

Scotland has it's own Parliament of 129 members as well as sending 59 MPs to represent its interests in the [[United Kingdom]] parliament which sits in [[London]]. Scottish MPs have historically been recognized for their political skills and appointed to the Cabinet in larger numbers than would be proportionate for their numbers.

Scotland's motto is Nemo me impune lacessit ("No-one provokes me with impunity")<ref>http://www.scotland-guide.co.uk/ALL_AREAS_IN_SCOTLAND/Glasgow/Areas/Centre/Mercat_Cross.htm </ref> which translates as ''Wha daur meddle wi me'' in [[Scots]].

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:United Kingdom]]

Scotland

2007-04-21T22:01:36Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Scotland''' is the second largest country of the [[United Kingdom]]; about three-eighths the size of its larger neighbour England, but is much less populous; most of the population lives in the ''central belt'', a band accross central Scotland between the capital Edinburgh and the city of Glasgow.

Scotland includes the island groups of [[Orkney]], [[Shetland]], the Inner & Outer [[Hebrides]], the islands of the [[Clyde Estuary]](including [[Arran]], [[Bute]], [[Cumbrae]] & [[wee Cumbrae]] and various other smaller islands.

==Union with England==
After the death of Queen [[Elizabeth I]] of England in 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended to the Throne of England, becoming [[James I]] of England. He was the first monarch to call himself King of Great Britain. This is referred to as the Union of the Crowns. James was also at this time King of [[Ireland]].

The Parliaments of Scotland and [[England]] were not united until 1707 and it is this date that is recognized as the formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This is referred to as the Union of the Parliaments. The formation of the [[Irish Republic]] in 1922 resulted in the current name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

==Fame==
Scotland is famous for its disproportionate amount of inventions and discoveries (as immortalised in [[Wha's Like Us]]), its world class universities, the Scottish Enlightenment, being the first country to adopt English as its official language decades before England{{fact}}, being the one of the first industrial nations while still preserving some of the last great wildernesses of Europe, and being the home of [[golf]] and the [[Loch Ness Monster]].

The symbol of Scotland is the thistle. The Scottish flag is the Cross of St. Andrew, a white diagonal cross on a dark blue background. The design originated in the 9th century and it is the oldest national flag still in use anywhere in the world. Other things associated with the country are [[kilts]] ([[tartan]] skirts worn by Scotsmen), and the haunting music of the [[bagpipes]]. Famous Scottish products include [[pie]]s, [[haggis]] and Scotch [[whisky]].

Scotland has it's own Parliament of 129 members as well as sending 59 MPs to represent its interests in the [[United Kingdom]] parliament which sits in [[London]]. Scottish MPs have historically been recognized for their political skills and appointed to the Cabinet in larger numbers than would be proportionate for their numbers.

Scotland's motto is Nemo me impune lacessit ("No-one provokes me with impunity")<ref>http://www.scotland-guide.co.uk/ALL_AREAS_IN_SCOTLAND/Glasgow/Areas/Centre/Mercat_Cross.htm </ref> which translates as ''Wha daur meddle wi me'' in [[Scots]].

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:United Kingdom]]

Debate:Is it tasteless for Conservapedia to critique the Virginia Tech poem on the Main Page?

2007-04-21T21:59:59Z

DoonTheWater: /* The Poem Criticism on the Main Page... */

''Moved from [[talk:Main Page]]''

{{debate-project}}
==The Poem Criticism on the Main Page...==

Really isn't needed. We shouldn't be pushing an agenda when 32 innocent lives were just taken. Wouldn't the space be better spent with prayers, and links to sites which will help students grieve? --[[User:Hojimachong|'''Hojimachong''']][[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]] 03:10, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

It seems to go to great lengths to read something into the poem that isn't there. It also seems a bit tasteless under the circumstances. [[User:Murray|Murray]] 03:20, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:Pathetic ... I would have thought caring christians as the admins claim to be would be above this sort of trash. [[User:Jrssr5|Jrssr5]] 03:54, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:*Sorry, but I respectfully disagree. The "Poem" is an ode to secularism and minimizes their demise by equating their tragic deaths with other causes and tragedies, involving one thousand times the number of people. Such tactics are often used by Holocaust denial groups, and is certainly not worthy of a supposedly great University. --~ [[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 04:02, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::Jesus Christ, now you compare them to holocaust deniers! You and Andy sicken me. [[User:Nematocyte|Nematocyte]] 06:24, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:::It's a crappy poem, but using it score cheap points is not in good taste.[[User:Jaques|Jaques]] 07:04, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::::{{remove personal remark|You little fanatics.}} You use a poem - admittedly poor, but written from the viewpoint of those writing it - in a feeble attempt to push your own agenda. It's appalling. --[[User:Hacker|Hacker]]<code>([[User talk:Hacker|Write some code]])</code> 07:22, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

In the notes in brackets
Andy seems to be critiquing the [[politics]] of the "poem".
The poem is a feeble attempt
on the part of VTech's English Department
to use the tragedy as a [[hook]]
to hang their liberal agenda on.
Andy's just calling them out on this.
--[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 07:34, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::*{{remove personal remark|Nematocyte, take a few days to wash your mouth out with soap. On me.}} This is a site on the Web, not a life and death situation. {{remove personal remark|If you are sick, try some Pepto.}} --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 07:39, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

: The poem is a political, self-serving rant by a University that should have taken meaningful steps to prevent this massacre. The English Department that educated this killer should be scrutinized and this poem is the best place to start. Ideas do matter, and unless the mistakes are identified here than the sacrifice of innocent lives will inevitably and needlessly occur again. We owe to the victims and to future students to look critically at the University's role in allowing this massacre to happen.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 09:10, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::And this site's response (plastered all over the front page) isn't also political and self-serving? This smacks of '''hypocrisy''' somewhat. The lack of compassion that you're showing here is also rather distasteful. --[[User:Jeremiah4-22|Jeremiah4-22]] 12:59, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

So, there is an student at VT english department who mourns his fellow students and decides to write a poem for them. Rest of the department honors the victims by publishing it on their web page. Then there is Conservapedia, which instead of mourning or respecting the feelings of the survivors starts to bash the poem as too liberal and not christian enough. This kinda sickens me. Im not even going to say anything more about the critisism itself, exept what does it matter, even if the writer was an liberal atheist, arent they allowed to mourn and write about their feelings? Do you really think she wrote it to be an political statement? What if others would act the same? If you where one of the survivors, would you like to read some atheist bashing your poem written to the wictims to be too christian or mayby pushing concervative agenda? [[User:Timppeli|Timppeli]] 09:47, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:The "poem" expressed many political opinions and very few feelings. I do not see how it could even be considered [[poetry]], other than the fact that it was formatted as [[blank verse]].

:Moreover, not all "feelings" are worthy of unconditional respect and approval. The incident was the "expression" of feelings of rage by a very disturbed individual. Must we "approve" of his expression as an [[art]]istic act? <s>Get real, mister.</s> --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 09:54, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::Please tell me you just didnt try to say that we should criticise the people who don't mourn the way we want, as we would criticise the killers homicidal rampage? [[User:Timppeli|Timppeli]] 10:03, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:I didn't say that. I said that not all "feelings" are worthy of unconditional respect and approval. Suppose someone hates you. Would you feel obliged to "validate" their feelings? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 10:36, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::This is an poem, written by an student who might have been there at the time of the shootings, very least she knew some of the people killed. You take her poem, try to find hidden liberal agenda from it, for example the mentioning of elephants and ivory... Give me a break, you really think she wrote the poem to help the wildlife?, and then without even knowing her religios views you bash her for not mentioning God or including a prayer. And then you justify it by saying that her attempt to show her grief isn't an opinnion worth respecting? That is just outrageous. [[User:Timppeli|Timppeli]] 10:56, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

Andy, re an earlier post on this, you're not entitled to degrade the quality of this site either... but anyways. This is not about how "good" the poem is. This is not about whether or not its "political." What this '''''is''''' about is how it's tacky & tasteless to start bashing VT for what they clearly see as an attempt to express their mourning! I don't care if it's political, or good poetry, but they deserve respect & compassion, not politicization. Criticizing them is another of Andy's attempts to score points off of a tragedy. I'll close by saying that making fun of grieving children is a new low, even for the Schlafly family.-'''AmesG'''[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:AmesG yo!] 11:56, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:Shame on Conservapedia for adding a critique to that poem. Can this ''Trustworthy Encylopedia'' sink much lower? Can Christian decency and compassion be denied in a more tasteless manner?
:[[User:WhatIsG0ing0n|WhatIsG0ing0n]] 12:02, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::Shame on Liberals for politicizing the VTech incident. Can they sink much lower than to exploit a senseless tragedy to score [[partisan]] points? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 12:08, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

Ed, the "liberals" aren't politicizing this! We're explicitly ''protesting'' the politicization! Now, Andy, either you pull this poem criticism from the main page, or I'll e-mail Virginia Tech's English department to tell them about your gross insensitivity, ignorance, and baseless hatred.-'''AmesG'''[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:AmesG yo!] 12:18, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:Kind of strange that the very ones who whine and complain about demanding free speech here would attempt to stifle it by protesting a self-serving poem. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 12:29, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

It's obviously legal to be a hateful bigot. I'm not saying it's illegal for Andy to put things like that on the front page. I'm saying that he should exercise his discretion as a compassionate (we hope) human being and limit his legal rights according to general rules of decency. There's a difference that many people misunderstand and apparently, Karajou, you're one of them. Andy, please pull the poem critique, or I will alert VT, and I bet they won't be happy.-'''AmesG'''[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:AmesG yo!] 12:31, 21 April 2007 (EDT)
:Wrong answer, AmesG, and I've never been a bigot. From the continued posts I've seen from you over the past few months I cannot tell whether you're a highly educated man or a whining child who refuses to act like one...and now this "pull the poem or I'm going to tell" garbage. Go ahead and notify them. They're already in hot water for giving a lunatic a pass to kill. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 12:36, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::Ed, you say that they express political points in their poem? I didn't know it was now overly liberal to mention that millions have died from AIDS, which is easily preventable. Or that those without fresh water could perhaps be given some. -{{unsigned|Hojimachong}}-12:34, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Well, when you put it like that, perhaps I've made a mistake. One of the things I really like about working with you on this project is that you have such a mellow way about you. Your remark just now was like a refreshing drink of cool water, just when I was feeling parched. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 16:05, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

Thanks, Karajou, I think? It's the educated one. I'll give Andy a chance to reply first. I never called you a bigot, I called Andy a bigot.-'''AmesG'''[http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:AmesG yo!] 12:37, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

: Ames, we don't allow baseless namecalling here. Calling anyone a "bigot" here, particularly when it is baseless, results in blocking of the account. In your case, I've warned you repeatedly about wasting the time of productive editors.

: Ideas do matter, and Conservapedia will continue to criticize liberal notions here. The poem on the main page is an example of that. The liberals here protest too much the valid criticism of that political, self-serving poem that is officially posted on the front page of the Virginia Tech website. Virginia Tech officials should hear criticism, and it is not just Conservapedia's main page that is criticism them.

: People who threaten to stifle Conservapedia's free speech by threatening it will obviously also find their accounts blocked. Wikipedia will welcome your political correctness with open arms.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:04, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:Well, AmesG, I'm going to call you a four-letter word, and that word is '''GONE''', as in I want you to pack up and leave this site. I'm fed up with your self-serving rants, your attitude, your high-and-mighty self righteousness, your repeated attempts to force an alien ideology down our throats, and the babyish name-calling when you don't get your way. '''LEAVE'''. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 12:44, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

This is disgusting. [[User:RDre|RDre]] 12:51, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:::This is the most disgusting thing I've seen printed on this site, and that is saying something. The fact that Andy could print something like that is understandable... he has his agenda to push and doesn't care who gets pushed with it. But the fact that "Christians" like Ed Poor, TK, and Karajou would so quickly jump to his defense is nauseating. Have fun with your little hate spewing toy. [[User:Myk|Myk]] 12:54, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

This may be news to you, but AmesG, Myk, WhatsGoingOn, and many others have spewed their own brand of hatred, and THAT is wrong. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:07, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:And how are your responses here (and your threats of blocking, and erasure of their edits) not hatred? They post something that you disagree with, so you reply with personal attacks and slanders. Or don't you realise that it's '''wrong''' for you too? --[[User:Jeremiah4-22|Jeremiah4-22]] 13:14, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::First and foremost, I have neither slandered nor attacked anyone. Second, I blocked users who deliberately and willfully harmed or threatened to harn Conservapedia, and I have blocked users who refused to let a debate be a debate and instead allowed it to become hostile. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:22, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:: Namecalling against editors and/or Conservapedia is not allowed here, obviously.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:16, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::Please cite the examples of my ''own brand of hatred'', explain what was hateful about it and, if justified, I will try to mend my ways.
::[[User:WhatIsG0ing0n|WhatIsG0ing0n]] 13:11, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:::fair enough...the above line, mocking the "trustworthy encyclopedia". Your own mockery of this site is on about every posting you have made since you got here, and you could very well be taking steps to help make this a better encyclopedia, but you're not, are you? I would call that hatred. If you do not like this site, you are free to edit elsewhere. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:25, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::::Others would call my contributions [[constructive criticism]] and welcome them as part of a drive to improve overall encyclopedic quality. [[User:WhatIsG0ing0n|WhatIsG0ing0n]] 13:50, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:: Simply phrasing something as a question does not mean it is respectful of free speech here. I'm not inclined to block your account like the others, yet, but it's a close call. Name-calling against editors or Conservapedia in an attempt to stifle something will result in blocking.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:16, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:::Wow. I thought you were for free speech, against censorship, and against 'stifling something.'
:::#13:12, 21 April 2007 Aschlafly (Talk | contribs) blocked "AmesG (contribs)" with an expiry time of 1 week (namecalling ("bigot"), also an attempt to stifle free speech by making a threat)
:::#13:07, 21 April 2007 Aschlafly (Talk | contribs) blocked "Myk (contribs)" with an expiry time of 1 week (for comment "hate spewing toy"; also may violate 90% talk/10% edit rule)
:::There is no commandment prohibiting 'namecalling' or 'hate spewing toy comments'. I dont know how your rules are more concise than wikipedia's when you have like five unwritten rules. [[User:NickJ10|NickJ10]] 13:29, 21 April 2007 (EDT)
::::Free speech contains responsibility. Just as you don't claim a right to free speech when you walk into that theater and scream "FIRE" when there is no fire, you don't claim it by name-calling here (or worse) anytime you please. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:47, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::Dear [[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]], have I somehow not been ''respectful of free speech''?
::[[User:WhatIsG0ing0n|WhatIsG0ing0n]] 13:37, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::I'm not going to say you've been disrespectful of free speech, but you have been disrespectful of this site. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:51, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:: In addition to Karajou's observation, the following statement (copied from above) by WhatIsGOingOn was an apparent attempt to censor Conservapedia's criticism of the official Virginia Tech poem: "Shame on Conservapedia for adding a critique to that poem. Can this Trustworthy Encylopedia sink much lower? Can Christian decency and compassion be denied in a more tasteless manner?" WhatIsGOingOn, if you want to censor conservative criticism, then please go to Wikipedia for that. Don't try to censor such speech here. And don't distract productive editors further here. Build some good entries before more talk, talk, talk. Thank you.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:56, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:::I wasn't trying to ''censor'' anything'' - I was exercising ''free speech''. [[User:WhatIsG0ing0n|WhatIsG0ing0n]] 14:00, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::::Free speech comes with responsibility. If we here on this site are indeed doing something wrong, then be constructive about it, show us where, and offer suggestions as to improving it...don't be destructive! We most certainly do not come into your house and rant and rave about how your house looks and expect to get away with it under the guise of free speech. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 15:14, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

Can I suggest that someone offer a definition of free speech? I think, from reading this debate that both sides are operating under a very different definition of the term, and I suspect that if it were clear what both sides mean by the term there might be less disagreement. Those criticizing the posting of the poem see the post as an abuse of the free speech of those who posted it and see themselves as using their free speech to correct this wrong, those defending the posting of the poem see the posting of the poem as a use of free speech and the criticism of it as an attempt at censorship and/or an abuse of free speech. (I intend that to be descriptive of the broad positions I am seeing advanced here, not as an attempt at a definition) I hope/believe that if everyone understood what the other side meant by free speech this argument could become a discussion.--[[User:Reginod|Reginod]] 15:44, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

:Darn good request. Our article on [[Free speech]] is minty fresh, having only been started yesterday morning. Perhaps it was sparked by this feisty debate, eh? --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 16:23, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::If I may say so, Reginod's post was a needed breath of fresh air. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 16:30, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

Let's please not get off-topic.
#First of all, on the main page, it is listed as the "official reponse" of the English department. This is plainly not true. This is a poem that Nikki Giovani, an extremely famous poet, said. The English Department just printed it on their webpage, that's all. Take that down.
#"Denies accountability" Are you suggesting that the English department might be accountable for the events that transpired? Are you seriously suggesting that?
#"Environmentalism" Of course, not wanting Elephants killed for their ivory is indeed environmentalism, but come on, she's not trying to push that killing elephants is bad. I'm not completely sure what she's doing, but it's definitely not pushing liberalism.
#"anti-Bush" No. It's not anti-Bush. It's just anti-war. That's all it is, and if it's indirectly criticising Bush because he invaded Iraq, then that's fine, put "anti-war", but don't put "anti-Bush."
#"environmentalism" Okay, this is really stretching. Destabalized land is bad, that's fairly standard. I don't think that anyone here is for destabalizing land.
I honestly don't see anything that's agenda-pushing for anything majorly liberal, and they definitely aren't hijacking the shootings like they might have Coretta King's funeral.
Not only that, but you have to remember: '''this is one person'''. Just one poet. She doesn't represent every liberal in the world, and therefore, if she does something bad (which she hasn't), you can't look at it and say "oh, look what the liberals are doing now." K, i'm done. [[User:GofG | GofG]] [[Special:Contributions/GofG||||]] [[User talk:GofG | Talk]] 14:04, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

: GofG, I'm not ignoring you, but I'm here to build an encyclopedia and I hope that's why you're here also. I've reviewed your edits and you seem to violate the 90%/10% [[rule]]. Please correct first and then let's talk, talk, talk.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 16:25, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

::"This is a debate page, not an article. Opinions are welcome." Apparently not those who are disgusted by the way conservapedia is displaying this poem. Like I said before, it's sad to see people who call themselves good christians acting in such a way. [[User:Jrssr5|Jrssr5]] 16:56, 21 April 2007 (EDT)

Have people been blocked because of this discussion? [[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]] 23:09, 21 April 2007 (BST)

== The Poem, as it is placed on the front page ==

Read for yourself the official response by Virginia Tech's English Department. '''No mention of God or prayer, but many invocations of unrelated liberal causes:'''

...
 We are Virginia Tech
 We do not understand this tragedy
 We know we did nothing to deserve it [denies accountability]

But neither does a child in Africa
 Dying of AIDS
 Neither do the Invisible Children
 Walking the night away to avoid being captured by a rogue army [globalism]

Neither does the baby elephant watching his community
 Be devastated for ivory [environmentalism]
 Neither does the Mexican child looking
 For fresh water

Neither does the Iraqi teenager dodging bombs [anti-Bush]
 Neither does the Appalachian infant killed
 By a boulder
 Dislodged
 Because the land was destabilized [environmentalism]
 ...
 Full poem [http://www.english.vt.edu/ here].

'''Our prayers continue to go out to the victims' families of the Virginia Tech massacre.'''

Talk:Ralph Reed

2007-04-21T21:51:18Z

DoonTheWater:

It's extraordinary the quantity of information about this individual, while the [[Rabbit]] entry simply says "A Rabbit is a small mammal". You claim this is "The Trustworthy Encyclopedia"? 50something.

Shh ! His relations might come back and add even more
[[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]]

Talk:Ralph Reed

2007-04-21T21:49:42Z

DoonTheWater:

Talk:Ralph Reed

2007-04-21T21:49:08Z

DoonTheWater:

Scotland

2007-04-21T16:13:17Z

DoonTheWater:

'''Scotland''' is the second largest country of the [[United Kingdom]]; about three-eighths the size of its larger neighbour England, but is much less populous; most of the population lives in the ''central belt'', a band accross central Scotland between the capital Edinburgh and the city of Glasgow.

Scotland includes the island groups of Orkney, Shetland and the Inner & Outer Hebrides.

==Union with England==
After the death of Queen [[Elizabeth I]] of England in 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended to the Throne of England, becoming [[James I]] of England. He was the first monarch to call himself King of Great Britain. This is referred to as the Union of the Crowns. James was also at this time King of [[Ireland]].

The Parliaments of Scotland and [[England]] were not united until 1707 and it is this date that is recognized as the formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. This is referred to as the Union of the Parliaments. The formation of the [[Irish Republic]] in 1922 resulted in the current name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

==Fame==
Scotland is famous for its disproportionate amount of inventions and discoveries (as immortalised in [[Wha's Like Us]]), its world class universities, the Scottish Enlightenment, being the first country to adopt English as its official language decades before England{{fact}}, being the one of the first industrial nations while still preserving some of the last great wildernesses of Europe, and being the home of [[golf]] and the [[Loch Ness Monster]].

The symbol of Scotland is the thistle. The Scottish flag is the Cross of St. Andrew, a white diagonal cross on a dark blue background. The design originated in the 9th century and it is the oldest national flag still in use anywhere in the world. Other things associated with the country are [[kilts]] ([[tartan]] skirts worn by Scotsmen), and the haunting music of the [[bagpipes]]. Famous Scottish products include [[pie]]s, [[haggis]] and Scotch [[whisky]].

Scotland has it's own Parliament of 129 members as well as sending 59 MPs to represent its interests in the [[United Kingdom]] parliament which sits in [[London]]. Scottish MPs have historically been recognized for their political skills and appointed to the Cabinet in larger numbers than would be proportionate for their numbers.

Scotland's motto is Nemo me impune lacessit ("No-one provokes me with impunity")<ref>http://www.scotland-guide.co.uk/ALL_AREAS_IN_SCOTLAND/Glasgow/Areas/Centre/Mercat_Cross.htm </ref> which translates as ''Wha daur meddle wi me'' in [[Scots]].

==References==
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[[Category:United Kingdom]]

Benbecula

2007-04-21T16:11:37Z

DoonTheWater:

A small island in the Western Isles archipelago, [[Scotland]]. Benbecula lies between the islands of North and South Uist and is connected to both of them by causeway; the three conjoined islands are colloquially known as 'the Long Island'. Benbecula has a small airport-cum-RAF base; as well as providing domestic air services this services the missile tracking base on Hirta, largest island in the [[St Kilda]] Group in the North [[Atlantic]].

Outer Hebrides

2007-04-21T16:11:08Z

DoonTheWater:

The '''Outer Hebrides''' are a group of islands off the West coast of [[Scotland]]. They are separated from the [[Inner Hebrides]] and the Scottish mainland by the Minch and the Sea of the Hebrides.

The main islands of the Outer Hebrides are [[Lewis]] and [[Harris]], [[North Uist]], [[Benbecula]], [[South Uist]] and [[Barra]]. The archipelago of [[St Kilda]] and occasionally even the distant islet of [[Rockall]] are also sometimes included amongst the group.

The largest town is [[Stornoway]].

The Outer Hebrides are the last part of the British Isles in which Scottish [[Gaelic]] is still widely spoken.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hebrides, Outer}}
[[Category:United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Islands]]

Talk:Rockall

2007-04-20T12:53:13Z

DoonTheWater:

There is some debate about the extent of resistance and collaboration by Native Rockallers [[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]]

The UK, Ireland, Iceland, and Denmark, have been bickering for years regarding territorial rights, as Rockall sits on the Rockall Bank, a massive sea bank which geologists believe may contain significant amounts of natural gas and oil. Added to this are the lucrative fishing grounds surrounding the island. All this makes Rockall a highly coveted prize.

As you correctly state, the British originally claimed ownership on Rockall in 1955, and 'annexation' forces invaded as a territorial claim. This prompted a fierce diplomatic fight where the status of Rockall as an island was put into question. [[John Ridgeway]] and [[Tom McLean]] during the 1980s perched themselves at the very summit of Rockall's highest mountain and remained there for one month in order to protest and validate Rockall's right to be an island. <ref> for further details see http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/alabaster/A755787</ref>

<references/>

Rockall

2007-04-20T12:12:35Z

DoonTheWater:

An island in the North Atlantic annexed by the United Kingdom in 1955, and attached to Scotland (Inverness-shire, now Highland). Resistance by native Rockallers was overcome after a brief campaign and the most active resisters deported to St Helena. The capital is Port Prince Edward.

The Rockall Times is the locally produced newspaper.
<ref> http://www.therockalltimes.co.uk/ </ref>

Talk:Rockall

2007-04-20T12:07:11Z

DoonTheWater: New page: There is some debate about the extent of resistance and collaboration by Native Rockallers

There is some debate about the extent of resistance and collaboration by Native Rockallers

Uig

2007-04-20T12:00:51Z

DoonTheWater:

A very small ferry port at the northern end of the Isle of Skye, with services to the Isles of Harris (Tarbert) & North Uist (Lochmaddy) known as the Uig Triangle. Uig rejoices in a very heavy annual rainfall.

Talk:Glasgow

2007-04-20T11:56:52Z

DoonTheWater: /* The Glasgow Kiss. */

A new user's first entry:

:Because of its pre-eminent position in Scotland. many expatriate Scots claim to hail from Glasgow's precincts. Upon rudimentary investigation, however, the self-styled "Glaswegian" is frequently discovered to hail from areas outwith the city, but near enough to cause confusion in the unwary, such as Lenzie. for example.

Dunno if this is important enough to mention - it's more than half the article. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] 23:09, 2 April 2007 (EDT)

== The Glasgow Kiss. ==

The paragraph about the Glasgow kiss is totally in error. This is not a local custom. The term 'Glasgow Kiss' was coined the UK media in the 1970's to describe an attacking headbut during a physical altercation. [[Alcatraz]] April 20 2007 08:47 (BST)

The Glasgow Kiss were also a band playing mostly covers of Rock bands including Kiss

Sheep

2007-04-20T11:52:07Z

DoonTheWater: You, small boy. Watch yer spelling. Move along.

[[Image:Flock of sheep.jpg|right|thumb|A flock of sheep]]
'''Sheep''' are woolly herbivorous [[ungulate]]s, that are farmed in many places for their [[wool]], their fleeces, their [[mutton|meat]] and sometimes their milk. Male sheep are called rams or tups, female sheep are ewes, baby sheep are lambs.

While traditionally thought to be of limited intelligence there are wild (as yet unproven) stories of sheep being able to navigating obstacles designed to hinder their movements.

Sheep farming is particularly important in [[New Zealand]], [[Australia]] and many parts of the [[United Kingdom]], especially [[Wales]] and the wild borderlands of [[Scotland]].

== Wild Sheep ==

Wild varieties of sheep are found in many mountainous regions worldwide. Full species include the [[bighorn sheep]] of North America, the [[mouflon]] of Sardinia and Corsica, and the [[aoudad]] of North Africa. Herds of feral sheep are also known, such as the Soay sheep of certain [[Scotland|Scottish]] islands, believed to have lived wild since the [[Bronze Age]]. Hwerdwick sheep are unique to the English lake Ditrict, Cumbria.

== Sheep in the Bible ==

Sheep are mentioned many times in the Bible, and Christians are frequently likened to sheep of whom God is the shepherd, most notably in Psalm 23:
<blockquote>
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 
(KJV)
</blockquote>

Note: This does not mean that Christians are required to be sheepish.

==American and sheep==

American cuisine is noted for the absence of lamb and mutton dishes, and sheep are not widely farmed, perhaps because the idea of a sheep ranch might be perceived as undermining the national 'frontier' self image.
[[Category:Mammals]]
[[Category:Livestock]]
[[Category:Food]]

Sheep

2007-04-20T11:45:09Z

DoonTheWater:

[[Image:Flock of sheep.jpg|right|thumb|A flock of sheep]]
'''Sheep''' are woolly herbivorous [[ungulate]]s, that are farmed in many places for their [[wool]], their fleeces, their [[mutton|meat]] and sometimes their milk. Male sheep are called rams or tups, female sheep are ewes, baby sheep are lambs.

While traditionally thought to be of limited intelligence there are wild (as yet unproven) stories of sheep being able to navigating obstacles designed to hinder their movements.

Sheep farming is particularly important in [[New Zealand]], [[Australia]] and many parts of the [[United Kingdom]], especially [[Wales]] and the wild borderlands of [[Scotland]].

== Wild Sheep ==

Wild varieties of sheep are found in many mountainous regions worldwide. Full species include the [[bighorn sheep]] of North America, the [[mouflon]] of Sardinia and Corsica, and the [[aoudad]] of North Africa. Herds of feral sheep are also known, such as the Soay sheep of certain [[Scotland|Scottish]] islands, believed to have lived wild since the [[Bronze Age]].

== Sheep in the Bible ==

Sheep are mentioned many times in the Bible, and Christians are frequently likened to sheep of whom God is the shepherd, most notably in Psalm 23:
<blockquote>
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 
(KJV)
</blockquote>

Note: This does not mean that Christians are required to be sheepish.

==American and sheep==

American cuisine is noted for the absence of lamb and mutton dishes
[[Category:Mammals]]
[[Category:Livestock]]
[[Category:Food]]

Edinburgh

2007-04-20T11:39:32Z

DoonTheWater:

The current capital of [[Scotland]]. There is controversy over the origins of the name Edinburgh, which may derive from King Edwin of Northumbria (Edwins-burgh, burgh being the Northumbrian and later Scots word for fort or town) or from the earlier Gaelic 'Dunedin'.

Edinburgh has a population of around half a million souls. It is the home of the Scottish parliament, the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and the world's largest annual arts festival, the Edinburgh Festival.

The city is also a centre of commerce, education, and food processing. Natives of Edinburgh are called 'Edinburgers'. The unofficial motto of the city is "You'll have had your tea" which is a reference to the unofficial motto of their great rival Glasgow - "Your tea's oot".

Edinburgh has two football clubs Hibernian FC (nickname: the Hibees) and Heart of Midlothian FC (nickname: the Jambos). Both play in the Scottish Premier League. The famous author Sir Walter Scott wrote a novel "The Heart of Midlothian" based around the early days of the club and its founder Vladimir Romanov, an exile from Tsarist Russia.

Famous natives of Edinburgh:
Sean Connery (actor)
Irvine Welsh (author)
Les McKeown (classical musician)
James Connolly (political activist)
Arthur Conan Doyle (author)
John Leslie (television presenter)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (author)
Robert Louis Stevenson (author)
Ian Rankin (author)
Walter Scott (author)
James Clerk Maxwell (physicist)
James Hutton (geologist)
John Napier (mathematician)
David Hume (philosopher)
Adam Smith (philosopher and economist)
Tony Blair (politician and entertainer)
Malcolm Rifkind (politician)

[[Category:Cities]]
[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]

Oban

2007-04-20T11:36:36Z

DoonTheWater:

[[Oban]] is a town situated on the West Coast of [[Scotland]]. Oban is the location of the ferry terminal for ferries sailing to many [[Hebridean]] islands. [[CalMac|Calenonian MacBrayne]] are the operators of the majority of these ferries.

Oban should be pronounced with an extended 'O'.

[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]

Oban

2007-04-20T11:35:07Z

DoonTheWater:

CalMac

2007-04-18T01:01:29Z

DoonTheWater: New page: CalMac Ferries Ltd is the publically owned ferry company operating ferry services to twenty-two islands and four peninsulas on Scotland's West Coast. CalM...

[[Caledonian MacBrayne|CalMac]] Ferries Ltd is the publically owned ferry company operating ferry services to twenty-two islands and four [[peninsula]]s on [[Scotland]]'s West Coast.

CalMac currently charters a fleet of 29 vessels from CMAL to provide passenger, vehicle and shipping services to the islands off the West Coast of Scotland and in the Clyde estuary. Two other vessels are retained on separate charters. There are currently 26 routes within the network. In the year ended 31 March 2006, 5.3 million passengers, 1.1 million cars, 94,000 commercial vehicles and 14,000 coaches were carried.

Oban

2007-04-18T00:51:49Z

DoonTheWater: New page: Oban is a town situated on the West Coast of Scotland. Oban is the location of the ferry terminal for ferries sailing to many Hebridean islands. Calenonian MacBrayne...

User talk:DoonTheWater

2007-04-17T12:42:25Z

DoonTheWater:

Careful Now !

Down with that sort of thing [[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]]

:Hey, a Father Ted fan. Welcome :) [[User:Tsumetai|Tsumetai]] 08:27, 17 April 2007 (EDT)

When you're stuck for words remember Father Jack [[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]]

Being stuck for words - that would be feckless, right?--[[User:Felix|Felix]] 08:32, 17 April 2007 (EDT)

I am sans feck so I guess that'd make me feckless

Alas also sans gurlz [[User:DoonTheWater|DoonTheWater]]

User talk:DoonTheWater

2007-04-17T12:36:41Z

DoonTheWater:

Careful Now !

Down with that sort of thing

:Hey, a Father Ted fan. Welcome :) [[User:Tsumetai|Tsumetai]] 08:27, 17 April 2007 (EDT)

When you're stuck for words remember Father Jack

Being stuck for words - that would be feckless, right?--[[User:Felix|Felix]] 08:32, 17 April 2007 (EDT)

I am sans feck so I guess that'd make me feckless

Alas also sans gurlz

User talk:DoonTheWater

2007-04-17T12:36:26Z

DoonTheWater:

User:DoonTheWater

2007-04-17T12:30:57Z

DoonTheWater: New page: I wandered lonely as a cloud .. with legs (known as sheep hereabouts)

I wandered lonely as a cloud .. with legs (known as sheep hereabouts)

User talk:DoonTheWater

2007-04-17T12:29:35Z

DoonTheWater:

Careful Now !

Down with that sort of thing

:Hey, a Father Ted fan. Welcome :) [[User:Tsumetai|Tsumetai]] 08:27, 17 April 2007 (EDT)

When you're stuck for words remember Father Jack

User talk:DoonTheWater

2007-04-17T12:27:17Z

DoonTheWater:

Careful Now !

Down with that sort of thing

User talk:DoonTheWater

2007-04-17T12:26:13Z

DoonTheWater: New page: Careful Now !

Careful Now !

Western Australia

2007-04-17T12:13:11Z

DoonTheWater: New page: Western Australia is the largest state in the Commonwealth of Australia comprising a land area of about 2,529,880 square kilometres, it is home to just under 10% of Australia's pop...

Western [[Australia]] is the largest state in the Commonwealth of [[Australia]] comprising a land area of about 2,529,880 square kilometres, it is home to just under 10% of Australia's population. <ref> http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/c311215.nsf/20564c23f3183fdaca25672100813ef1/15ee398c42e0d992ca2569f900199507!OpenDocument </ref> .
The capital city is [[Perth]]

==References==
<references/>

Runrig

2007-04-17T11:38:59Z

DoonTheWater: Spelling Correction

Runrig are a [[Scottish]] [[progressive rock]] band active from the 1970's to the present day. They draw heavilly on folk influences and notably use the [[chanter]] and [[bagpipes]] in their music. The original lineup were [[Gaelic]] speakers from the [[Hebrides|Hebridean]] Islands of Western Scotland, and are credited with having promoted a cultural revival in Gaelic Music. Stalwarts of the band include songwriting brothers, Calum and Rory McDonald. The current lead singer, [[Canadian]]-born [[Bruce Guthro]] took over from original frontman Donnie Munro who left the band to pursue a career as a [[Labour Party|Labour]] politician. [[Peter Wishart]], keyboard player, also left the band to pursue a political career, and he is now the [[Scottish National Party]] [[MP]] for [[Perth]] and North Perthshire.
[[Category:Music]]

Hebrides

2007-04-17T11:34:22Z

DoonTheWater: Editted for spelling clarity & added information

The Hebrides are an archipelago of islands off the North West Coast of [[Scotland]], in the [[United Kingdom]]. They are one of the last areas where the [[Gaelic]] language is spoken. They are generally subdivided into the Inner Hebrides (Parts of which are included in Argyll & Bute & Highland Council Areas) and Outer Hebrides (Also known as the Western Isles or Comhairle nan Eilean Siar).
Forced displacement of communities during the Highland [[Clearances]] by the British nobility led to the emigration of many Hebrideans to the Americas.