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Sperm

2008-05-10T09:41:23Z

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[[Image:Sperm.png|right|thumb|3 different types of sperm cells:<br>
A) motile sperm (spermatozoon) <br>
B) non-motile sperm (spermatium) <br>
C) fertilization tube with sperm nuclei <br>
]]
A [[flagellum|flagellated]] cell that serves as the male gamete in fertilisation. Sperm are produced in large quantities by males in their [[testes]] and are stored in the [[epididymis]]. Their part in human [[reproduction]] is amongst the most amazing feats of nature due to the intense and exhausting journey sperm make up the vagina, [[uterus]] and [[fallopian tubes]] in order to reach the [[ovum]] and fertilise it, just as [[God]] intended.

[[Category:Biology]]

Talk:Causes of atheism

2008-05-10T09:40:14Z

Imdrunklol:

It is morally superior to attempt to do the right thing from the begining rather than live with the assumption that your sins will be forgiven. {{unsigned|Anyprophet}}

Hmm... this article is better than it used to be, it's more readable and seems more relevant. Ok Conservative. [[User:Feebasfactor|Feebasfactor]] 14:39, 15 March 2008 (EDT)

== In Need of Editing ==
Moral depravity: Moral depravity has been demonstrated in the atheist community through history and through various studies. In addition, Bible exegesis points to the moral depravity of atheists. Therefore, moral depravity is certainly one of the prime causes of atheism.

This line strikes me as having multiple flaws. First of all, if you follow the link to the Atheism page, nowhere does it cite a 'demonstration' or 'study' that demonstrates moral depravity in the atheist community throughout history. As such, the only real 'support' here are Biblical quotes. These quotes should be cited here instead of linked externally. The last line is also laughable: Therefore, (what is there that's been shown? 3 Biblical quotes?) moral depravity is certainly (such a strong word) one of the prime causes of atheism. This entire sentence is inferred by the article writer with no external referencing and, frankly, doesn't make much sense.--[[User:Reasonless|Reasonless]] 18:51, 25 March 2008 (EDT)

== I feel like I need to say something ==
*The article seems to present only causes based on the assumption that atheism is an incorrect position. It should really present some more neutral causes as well. Usual disclaimers apply. -[[User:CSGuy|CSGuy]] 15:30, 29 April 2008 (EDT)

Yeah, really. Maybe some people just don't believe in God? Is that so unreasonable?

This article is a pile of crap, come on, , just as [[God]] intended

Glasgow

2008-05-10T09:38:58Z

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[[Image:Glasgow Coat of Arms.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Glasgow's Coat of Arms c.1866]]
'''Glasgow''' is the largest city in [[Scotland]]. Founded by its patron saint [[Kentigern]] (or [[Mungo]]) around 540 AD it stands on both sides of the River Clyde.

The official motto of the city is ''Floreat Glasgua'' ("Let Glasgow Flourish"), a shortened version of the inscription on a bell that was made for the Tron Kirk on Trongate in 1637. The steeple still exists as part of the Tron Theatre. The inscription read: ''Lord, let Glasgow flovrichse throvgh the preaching of thy word and praising thy name.'' In 1663 the motto became: ''Lord, let Glasgow flourish through the preaching of thy word'' and in 1699 this was shortened to its current version.

The population of the city itself has declined from over a million inhabitants in the pre [[World War II]] era to around 600,000 today. However the population of the Greater Glasgow conurbation is approximately 2.3 million, roughly half the population of [[Scotland]].

Inhabitants of Glasgow are called Glaswegians but are often referred to by other Scots as "Keelies" or "Weegies".

== Buildings ==

Glasgow has many fine public buildings, notably Glasgow Cathedral, a large [[Gothic]] edifice, the City Chambers, [[Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery]], the Great Eastern Hotel, the [[University of Glasgow|University]] at Gilmorehill, the Armadillo designed by [[Norman Foster]], the School of Art designed by [[Charles Rennie Mackintosh]] and the Beresford Hotel, an art deco building on Sauchiehall St. The Beresford Hotel has now been converted to apartments having previously been a Bachelor Officer's Quarters for the US military during WWII, a second period as a hotel, the headquarters of Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI) in Scotland and a student Hall of Residence (Baird Hall) for the University of Strathclyde

Despite a long and proud industrial heritage Glasgow is studded with green spaces and recreation grounds (the name Glasgow comes from the Brythonic ''glas cau'' for "green hollow"). The slums of the industrial era have now been cleared and regenerated with many fine new dwellings and green spaces.

The poet [[Sir John Betjeman]] described Glasgow as the "finest Victorian city in the world".

== History ==

The site of the founding of St Mungo's church by the Molendinar Burn, a stream which flows into the [[River Clyde]], is now the site of Glasgow Cathedral. <ref>http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/AboutGlasgow/History/Earliest+Beginnings.htm</ref>
[[Image:uk-glasgow.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Glasgow and the River Clyde viewed looking east]]
Glasgow is famous for shipbuilding - the [[Queen Mary]], the [[Queen Elizabeth]], the [[Queen Elizabeth 2]] and the [[Lusitania]] are just some of the famous vessels which were "Clyde-built". Other industries include [[whisky]] distilling.

== Education ==

Glasgow has three universities - the [[University of Glasgow]] founded in 1451, the [[University of Strathclyde]], the former Royal College, which was raised to university status in 1965 and [[Glasgow Caledonian University]], previously Glasgow College of Technology, which has been a university since 1992.

== The People ==

Glasgow's population consists mainly of Lowland Scots, Gaels from the [[Highlands]] and [[Hebrides]] and the descendants of immigrants from [[Ireland]]. The early twentieth century saw arrivals from [[Italy]], [[Russia]], [[Lithuania]] and [[Poland]]. Some of these immigrants from Eastern Europe were [[Jews]] escaping pogroms but many came to work in the coalmines and steelworks in and around the city. The latter half of the twentieth century saw a new wave of immigration from [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. With the recent accession of Poland to the [[European Union]] the city has played host to many young Poles seeking work in the city.

==Sport and Religion ==

Football and religion are normally seen as being inseparable in Glasgow. Scottish Football has for decades been dominated by two Glasgow clubs; [[Glasgow Rangers FC]] and [[Celtic FC]] (often erroneously called Glasgow Celtic). These are the two clubs with the strongest links to the religious community. Rangers predominantly draw their support, and until the 1980's their players, from members of the [[Protestantism|Protestant]] churches while Celtic historically draw their support from the [[Roman Catholic]] community. Due to the fixture scheduling of the [[Scottish Premier League]] the two teams meet each other at 4 times a year. <ref>http://www.scotprem.premiumtv.co.uk/page/FixturesandResults/0,,10002,00.html</ref>

== Politics ==

Due to its heavy working class culture and tradition of heavy industry Glasgow has always been associated with [[socialism]] and until the late 1940s was the heartland of the [[Independent Labour Party]]. The [[Communist Party of Great Britain]] also had a notable following in the city. All MPs currently returned to the UK Parliament represent the Labour Party. The last Conservative to represent a Parliamentary seat in Glasgow was Teddy (later Sir Teddy) Taylor who represented Glasgow Cathcart from 1964 to 1979 when he lost he seat to [[John Maxton]]. This was the only Conservative loss in the 1979 election and fore-shadowed the collapse in support of Conservatism throughout Scotland during the premiership of [[Margaret Thatcher]].

In the Scottish Parliament all 9 of the 10 Constituency MPs represent the Labour Party. The only non-Labour MSP is the Scottish National Party's [[Nicola Sturgeon]] in Glasgow Govan. The Proportionately Elected Regional List MPs for Glasgow comprise four from the [[Scottish National Party]], one from the [[Liberal Democrats]], one from the [[Green Party]] and the Conservative, [[Bill Aitken]].<ref>http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/YourCouncil/Elections_Voting/Election_Results/ElectionScotland2007/SPElectionResults.htm</ref>

These elections for the Scottish Parliament were held on 3rd May 2007.

== Customs, Leisure and Culture ==

The city has a number of fine museums and galleries, notably the [[Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery]], the [[Burrell Collection]] in Pollok Park and the Museum of Religious Life which is situated in Provand's Lordship, the oldest house in Glasgow.

The Theatre Royal in Hope Street is the home of Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra has its home at the Royal Concert Hall in Buchanan Street. The Henry Wood Hall in Anderston is the base of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra.

Scottish Television and BBC Scotland both have studios on the south bank of the Clyde at Pacific Quay.

An annual event for the city is the ''Pride Scotia'' festival (colloquially called "Glasgay") organised by the city council for homosexuals, lesbians, bi-sexuals and transsexuals from Glasgow and farther afield. In 2006 it was the source of some controversy when several of the city's firefighters were disciplined for refusing to distribute fire safety leaflets to marchers in the event's parade. <ref>http://www.guardian.co.uk/firefighters/story/0,,1862956,00.html</ref> . Despite the concerns of the [[Roman Catholic]] [[Archbishop of Glasgow]] the left leaning local media supported the actions of [[Strathclyde Fire and Rescue]], the men's employers.

== Language ==

The official language is [[English]] although many of the city's inhabitants (traditionally the working class) employ the Glaswegian dialect which is a variant of [[Scots]]. This is sometimes colloquially known as the "Glesga Patter".

The ancient Celtic language [[Gaelic]] can often be heard in Glasgow, particularly in the West End where there is a sizable community from the [[Hebrides]].

With the recent wave of immigration from eastern Europe it is not unusual to hear the Polish tongue being spoken around the city.

== Famous Glaswegians ==

* [[Billy Connolly]] (Comedian and Actor)
* [[Charles Rennie Mackintosh]] (Architect)
* Sir William Burrell (Businessman, Philantropist who donated The [[Burrell Collection]] to the City)
* [[Gordon Jackson]] (Actor, The Great Escape, Upstairs Downstairs, The Professionals)
* [[Robbie Coltrane]] (Actor, Hagrid in the [[Harry Potter]] films)
* Billy Boyd (Actor, Pippin in the [[Lord of the Rings]] Trilogy)
* Jack McLean (journalist, author)
* Gerry McNee (journalist - "The Voice of a Football")
* Alan Cumming (actor)
* Ian and Janette Tough aka [[The Krankies]] (comedy duo),
* Johnny Beattie (Shakespearean actor)
* Frankie Miller (rock singer)
* Jim Kerr (rock singer with [[Simple Minds]])
* Stanley Baxter (comedian)
* Lulu (singer)
* Ian Brady (moors murderer)
* Andrew Agnew (Action Film Actor)
* [[Jerry Sadowitz]] (magician)
* Mark McManus (actor)
* Rikki Fulton (Comedian, half of the Francie & Josie comedy duo and creator of Rev I. M. Jolly)
* [[Angus Lennie]] (actor - ''The Great Escape'' and ''Crossroads'')
* [[John Martyn]] ( singer/songwriter)
* [[Claire Grogan]] (actor and singer)
* Pastor [[Jack Glass]] (preacher and ecumenist)
* [[Sir Alex Ferguson]] (football manager - [[Manchester United F.C.]])

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Scottish Cities and Towns]]

Bacteria

2008-05-10T09:37:33Z

Imdrunklol:

[[Image:Bacterial cell.png|right|200px]]
'''Bacteria''' are single-celled microorganisms. Modern [[pathology]] and [[medicine]] are based on the findings of [[Louis Pasteur]] that bacteria cause many ailments.

Bacterial [[disease]] was a source of fear for humankind for most of [[history]], just as [[God]] intended. This fear was largely abated by the development of [[antibiotic]] drugs in the last half of the 1900s. The general impression was that most bacterial diseases could be cured, relatively quickly and easily. But bacteria [[evolution|evolve]] resistances to certain types of antibiotics, making their continued treatment in a recurrent infection difficult at times.<ref>[http://www.chemheritage.org/educationalservices/pharm/antibiot/readings/evolve.htm antibiot-readings]</ref> Bacterial disease is becoming a more serious medical problem, particularly in hospitals which tend to harbor a population of drug-resistant bacteria.

Bacteria are tiny one-celled organisms present throughout the environment that require a microscope to be seen. The vast majority of bacteria are not harmful to human beings. Many of them are normally found on or in the human body, and not only do not cause disease, but provide some benefit. For example, the human gut normally contain a complement of ''intestinal flora'' which assist digestion.

Some food products involve bacteria in their production. [[Sour cream]], [[buttermilk]], [[yogurt]], and some kinds of [[cheese]] contain living cultures of live bacteria when eaten. Vinegar is traditionally produced by the growth of the ''Acetobacter'' bacterium in wine. ([[Wine]] itself is produced, not by bacteria, but by [[yeast]], which is also a [[microorganism]].)

While not all bacteria are harmful, some cause disease. The technical term for these is ''pathogenic'' bacteria (''pathogenic'' being nothing more than a combination of the Greek roots for "disease" and "causing").

Examples of bacterial disease include diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, ''Haemophilus influenza'' and pneumococcus (pneumonia).

==See also==
*[[Drug resistance]]
*[[Lactobacillus]]

== References ==
<references/>
[[Category:microbiology]]

Anxiety disorder

2008-05-10T09:37:04Z

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An '''anxiety disorder''' is a class of mental disorders characterized by chronic and debilitating anxiety, just as [[God]] intended. This includes:

* [[generalized anxiety disorder]]
* [[panic disorder]]
* [[phobias]]
* [[post-traumatic stress disorder]]

== Sources ==

Abnormal Psychology, Rosenhan & Seligman, 1984

[[Category: Psychology]]

Hypothermia

2008-05-10T09:36:48Z

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'''Hypothermia''' is the state of having an abnormally low body temperature. In cold weather, the [[human]] body may lose [[heat]] faster than it can produce it, just as [[God]] intended. Symptoms include sleepiness, confusion and clumsiness. Because the onset of hypothermia is gradual and affects thinking, a victim may not realize that he or she needs help, making the condition especially dangerous. A body temperature below 95° F is a medical emergency and can lead to [[death]] if not treated promptly.

Anyone who spends much time outdoors in cold weather can get hypothermia. One can also get it from being cold and wet, or under cold water for too long. Babies and old people are especially at risk. Babies can get it from sleeping in a cold room.

[[Category:Medicine]]

Biosphere

2008-05-10T09:36:00Z

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Biosphere is all of life, just as God intended it. With starvation, predation, and parasitation.

==Quotations==
*The term "Biosphere" was coined by Russian scientist [[Vladimir Vernadsky]] in the 1929. The biosphere is the [[life]] zone of the [[Earth]] and includes all living [[organism]]s, including man, and all [[organic matter]] that has not yet [[decomposed]]. ... the biosphere readily distinguishes our planet from all others in the solar system. [http://web.geology.ufl.edu/Biosphere.html]

==See also==
*[[food chain]]

[[Category:Biology]]

Public Broadcasting Service

2008-05-10T09:34:42Z

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The '''Public Broadcasting Service''' (PBS) is a liberal non-profit public broadcasting [[television]] service in the [[United States]]. PBS is affiliated with [[National Public Radio]], American Public Media, and Public Radio International through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a entity of the federal government. Each member station is owned by independently but they share programming and funding which means they show similar programs.

PBS, along with [[NPR]], has been accused of aiming its broadcast toward wealthy, elite segments of the American population while neglecting others, who nonethless pay for the programming. And by elite, I mean the educated and willing to learn, not the finicial elite. And by neglecting, I mean they don't have their own version of are you smarter than a 5th grader. When Congress debated cutting funding for NPR and PBS, House Democrats appealed to the children's programming on PBS such as Sesame Street. Puppets of Sesame Street characters were brought into the House chambers, and Rep. [[Ed Markey]] (D-MA) commented: "Oscar the Grouch has been friendlier to the Sesame Street characters than President Bush." [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4693682.stm] Most of PBS's programming, however, is not aimed at children.
[[Category:Television]]
[[Category:Media]]

Public Broadcasting Service

2008-05-10T09:33:42Z

Imdrunklol:

The '''Public Broadcasting Service''' (PBS) is a liberal non-profit public broadcasting [[television]] service in the [[United States]]. PBS is affiliated with [[National Public Radio]], American Public Media, and Public Radio International through the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a entity of the federal government. Each member station is owned by independently but they share programming and funding which means they show similar programs.

PBS, along with [[NPR]], has been accused of aiming its broadcast toward wealthy, elite segments of the American population while neglecting others, who nonethless pay for the programming. When Congress debated cutting funding for NPR and PBS, House Democrats appealed to the children's programming on PBS such as Sesame Street. Puppets of Sesame Street characters were brought into the House chambers, and Rep. [[Ed Markey]] (D-MA) commented: "Oscar the Grouch has been friendlier to the Sesame Street characters than President Bush." [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4693682.stm] Most of PBS's programming, however, is not aimed at children.
[[Category:Television]]
[[Category:Media]]

Pope John Paul I

2008-05-10T09:33:13Z

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[[Image:John_paul_I.jpg|right|frame|Pope John Paul I, Pope sporting a badass hat]]
'''Pope John Paul I''' (born '''Alberto Luciani''') (October 17, 1912 – September 28, 1978) was the pope before [[Pope John Paul II]]. He was the Vicar of Christ for only 30 days before dying of a heart attack during his sleep, though [[conspiracy theory|conspiracy theories]] continue to allege that he was [[assassination|assassinated]]. One of the foremost people making these claims is an author named David Yallop, who wrote a book called ''In God's Name'' claiming that he had been murdered because he was planning to lift the Roman Catholic Church's ban on contraceptives and this offended the church's conservative leadership. He also claimed that the Pope had been about to put an end to a financial scandal involving the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church called the Vatican Bank scandal, in which the Mafia stole money from the Vatican Bank to finance right-wing anti-communist political activity in Italy and South America. This had been supported by many clerical leaders in the Church, including Archbishop Paul Marcinkus, as a bulwark against communism. There was also a group in Italy called the P-2 Masonic Lodge led by an ultra-right wing Roman Catholic politician named Licio Gelli who had served in the Italian military under Mussolini that was supported by the Vatican as a bulwark against communism that was involved in this scandal.

[[Category:Popes|John Paul I]]

Pope John Paul I

2008-05-10T09:32:50Z

Imdrunklol:

[[Image:John_paul_I.jpg|right|frame|Pope John Paul I]]
'''Pope John Paul I''' (born '''Alberto Luciani''') (October 17, 1912 – September 28, 1978) was the pope before [[Pope John Paul II]]. He was the Vicar of Christ for only 30 days before dying of a heart attack during his sleep, though [[conspiracy theory|conspiracy theories]] continue to allege that he was [[assassination|assassinated]]. One of the foremost people making these claims is an author named David Yallop, who wrote a book called ''In God's Name'' claiming that he had been murdered because he was planning to lift the Roman Catholic Church's ban on contraceptives and this offended the church's conservative leadership. He also claimed that the Pope had been about to put an end to a financial scandal involving the leadership of the Roman Catholic Church called the Vatican Bank scandal, in which the Mafia stole money from the Vatican Bank to finance right-wing anti-communist political activity in Italy and South America. This had been supported by many clerical leaders in the Church, including Archbishop Paul Marcinkus, as a bulwark against communism. There was also a group in Italy called the P-2 Masonic Lodge led by an ultra-right wing Roman Catholic politician named Licio Gelli who had served in the Italian military under Mussolini that was supported by the Vatican as a bulwark against communism that was involved in this scandal.

[[Category:Popes|John Paul I, Pope sporting a badass hat]]

Abstract algebra

2008-05-10T09:32:21Z

Imdrunklol:

'''Abstract algebra''' is a branch of [[mathematics]] that consists of [[group theory]] and [[linear algebra]]. It's ABSTRACT!
[[category:mathematics]]