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Barge

2008-05-05T06:22:38Z

Ulrich: 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica is now in public domain

'''Barge''' (Med. Lat. ''barca'', possibly connected with Lat. ''baris'', Gr. /3apis, a boat used on the Nile), formerly a small sailing vessel, but now generally a flat-bottomed boat used for carrying goods on inland navigations. On canals barges are usually towed, but are sometimes fitted with some kind of engine; the men in charge of them are known as bargees. On tidal rivers barges are often provided with masts and sails ("sailing barges"), or in default of being towed, they drift with the current, guided by a long oar or oars ("dumb-barges"). Barges used for unloading, or loading, the cargo of ships in harbours are sometimes called "lighters" (from the verb "to light"= to relieve of a load). A state barge was a heavy, often highly ornamented vessel used for carrying passengers on occasions of state ceremonials. The college barges at Oxford are houseboats moored in the river for the use of members of the college rowing clubs. In New England the word barge frequently means a vehicle, usually covered, with seats down the side, used for picnic parties or the conveyance of passengers to or from piers or railway stations.

==References==
[http://www.1911encyclopedia.org/Barge 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica]

Teen Homosexuality

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#REDIRECT [[Teen homosexuality]]

Greenwich Mean Time

2008-05-04T00:45:53Z

Ulrich: New page: '''Greenwich Mean Time''', or '''GMT''' is the mean time that the earth takes to rotate from noon-to-noon ==References== [http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/ GreenwichMeanTime.com]

'''Greenwich Mean Time''', or '''GMT''' is the mean time that the earth takes to rotate from noon-to-noon

==References==
[http://wwp.greenwichmeantime.com/ GreenwichMeanTime.com]

GMT

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#REDIRECT [[Greenwich_Mean_Time]]

Moa

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'''Moa''' were a large, flightless bird, endemic to New Zealand. They stood upto 13 feet tall and could weight almost 600lbs. They were eaten to extinction by the native [[Maori]] population.

==References==
[http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/M/Moa/Moa/en Encyclopaedia of New Zealand - Moa]<br />
[http://www.terranature.org/moa.htm Moa on TerraNature]

Moa

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Moa

2008-05-03T23:27:09Z

Ulrich: New page: '''Moa''' are an extinct bird, belonging to the order Dinornithiformes, which is endemic to New Zealand. Like kiwis they are very ancient birds of uncertain relationship. Their earliest fo...

'''Moa''' are an extinct bird, belonging to the order Dinornithiformes, which is endemic to New Zealand. Like kiwis they are very ancient birds of uncertain relationship. Their earliest fossils date from the upper Miocene era – approximately 15 million years ago – but their origin is certainly much earlier. Together with the elephant birds of Madagascar, they comprise some of the largest of all birds though some species were of moderate size. Moas were flightless Ratite birds (that is, with no keel to the raft-shaped breastbone or sternum), and are now extinct. Two families, six genera, and about 25 species are recognised. They occurred in North, South, and Stewart Islands, with South Island supporting the most species, about 19, and with Stewart Island the least, two. The process of extinction of moas was probably greatly accelerated following the arrival of man in New Zealand before A.D. 1000. The earliest Polynesian inhabitants, the moa hunters, used moas for food, their bones for implements and ornaments; the eggs were used for water bottles. Giant moas were probably extinct about A.D. 1500; the smaller bush moas may have lingered on in remote parts of the South Island until the early nineteenth century.

Moas had massive skeletons with small, broad, flattened skulls, short bills, and no wings. Their feathers were similar to those of the emu. The largest egg known is about 10 by 7 in. In New Zealand moas took the place of absent grazing and browsing mammals, and apparently fed mainly on grass, leaves, and fruits. In some places deposits of gizzard stones of white quartz have been discovered. Bones are found mainly in swamps and caves, the first being discovered in the early 1830s.

==References==
[http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/M/Moa/Moa/en Encyclopaedia of New Zealand - Moa]

Bat

2008-05-03T23:23:47Z

Ulrich: add info

A '''bat''' is a winged [[mammal]] that senses it surroundings via echolocation. Bats are the only mammals capable of achieving true flight without the aid of machinery. Their wings are delicate membranes stretched between the greatly lengthened bones of the hand. In some species a tail membrane between the legs provides an additional aid for flight. Except for these membranes, bats, like other mammals, are furred. They have sharp-pointed teeth and suckle their young.

==Cultural Significance==
Vampire bats are often associated with the [[occult]].

==References==
[http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/B/Bats/Bats/en Encyclopaedia of New Zealand - Bats]

[[Category:Mammals]]

Auckland

2008-05-03T23:19:52Z

Ulrich: Climate

[[Image:Auckland - New Zealand.jpg|thumb|The city and harbor]]
'''Auckland''' is New Zealand's largest city, having a population approaching 1,300,000. By virtue of its unique location astride a narrow neck of land between two harbours, the city is almost surrounded by water. On the north and Pacific side is the Waitemata Harbour, while the Manukau Harbour is on the south and Tasman side. A notable feature of Auckland's landscape is the numerous extinct volcanic cones which rise above the skyline–Mount Eden, Mount Hobson, Mount Albert, One Tree Hill, and Mount Wellington. Rangitoto Island, also an extinct volcano, stands as a sentinel at the entrance of the Waitemata Harbour. Through north and south the city extends for 20 miles–from the east coast bays on the North Shore, and over the Harbour Bridge to the dormitory suburbs of Papatoetoe, Papakura, and Manurewa, south of the city. The city has a far-ranging importance as the chief centre for the rich farming land of the Waikato to the south and of the lesser developed Northland to the north. Even greater is its importance as a manufacturing centre, port, and centre of overseas communications.

==History==
The town of Auckland was founded on 18 September 1840 on a site selected by Governor William Hobson. Hobson was influenced in his choice of site by four factors: its central position between the then two main areas of European settlement, Port Nicholson (Wellington) and Kororareka, and the two main areas of Maori population, the Waikato and Northland; the great facility of internal water communication to north and south; the facility and safety of its port, and the proximity of several smaller ports abounding with valuable timber; and the natural fertility of the soil for agriculture. The settlement was named after George Eden, Earl of Auckland, Governor-General of India, a friend of Hobson's under whom he had served.

==Climate==
During summer Auckland rainfall averages about 3½ in. a month. It becomes more frequent towards the end of autumn, reaching a maximum in June and July, each averaging 5½ in. of rain and 20 rain days, compared with only 10 rain days both in January and in February. The mean annual rainfall is 47–50 in., increasing to 55 in. near the Waitakeres. Rain days average 185 per annum and 100 of these have at least 0·1 in. of rain. Once in 20 years a fall of 5·5 in. may occur within 24 hours and 1·8 in. in one hour. In the last 90 years the longest period without rain was 39 days. Although the most frequent winds are from west and south-west, winds from other directions are common; a relatively large proportion of the strongest winds are from the north-east. Strong gales, with gusts over 60 mph, occur about twice a year. February, with a mean temperature of 67°F, is the warmest month and July (51°) is the coldest. In July the mean daily maximum and minimum temperatures are 57° and 46 respectively compared with a mean daily range from 74° to 61 in February. Temperatures normally reach 80° on only five days a year, but there are many days with maximum temperatures over 75° (45 per annum). These, too, are rather oppressive, due to the high humidity prevailing. Frosts generally occur only in sheltered low-lying parts of the city. There is no snow in winter. Sunshine averages 2,100 hours per annum; it is 50 per cent of the possible amount in summer, but only 42 per cent in June and July. Fog in the city occurs about eight times a year, mostly in autumn and winter, but almost invariably is confined to the night and early morning. Hail occurs about four days a year, mostly in winter, but causes negligible damage. Thunder is heard about nine days a year.

==References==
[http://www.stats.govt.nz/default.htm Statistics New Zealand]<br />
[http://www.teara.govt.nz/1966/A/AucklandCity/AucklandCity/en Encyclopaedia of New Zealand]

[[Category:Cities]]

Auckland

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Ulrich: History

Auckland

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Auckland

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Ulrich: Copy from Gov't website and ref

Talk:White people

2008-05-03T23:07:14Z

Ulrich: New page: Started this article as the Caucasian article itself states that Caucasian is a misnomer. --~~~~

Started this article as the [[Caucasian]] article itself states that Caucasian is a misnomer. --[[User:Ulrich|Ulrich]] 19:07, 3 May 2008 (EDT)

White people

2008-05-03T23:06:40Z

Ulrich:

White people are one of the races of [[Mankind]]. White people are characterized by their light skin.