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Max Miller

2007-04-20T12:15:11Z

Untastic: New page: Max Miller (born Thomas Sargent, 1894-1963):British music hall comedian, known as 'the Cheeky Chappie', whose appeal depended on broad humour and much use of the word 'Missus' with increas...

Max Miller (born Thomas Sargent, 1894-1963):British music hall comedian, known as 'the Cheeky Chappie', whose appeal depended on broad humour and much use of the word 'Missus' with increasing degrees of arch knowledge. He wore suits made out of loud floral fabric for his stage act.

Ian Wright

2007-04-20T12:11:13Z

Untastic: New page: British association footballer and television presenter, known as 'Wrighty'

British association footballer and television presenter, known as 'Wrighty'

Horatio Nelson

2007-04-20T12:06:40Z

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!colspan="2" align="center" style="color: white; height: 30px; background: green no-repeat scroll top left;"|Horatio Nelson
Viscount Nelson of the Nile and Burnham Thorpe
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|October 21, 1805
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Vice-Admiral '''Horatio Nelson''' was a British naval commander during the wars with Revolutionary and Napoleonic France, and the winner of important victories in the battles of Cape St. Vincent (1797), the Nile (1798), Copenhagen (1801), and the crucial battle at Trafalgar (1805), where he was killed onboard his flagship HMS ''Victory'' at the moment of his greatest triumph. His private life was known for his love affair with Lady Emma Hamilton, while both were married to other people.

==Early years==
Horatio Nelson was the sixth of eleven children born to Edmund and Catherine Nelson. Edmund was the rector of the parish of Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England. Although of good manners and scholarly, the Nelsons were poor. Preferment for an education was difficult, but it was hoped that a distant relation, Lord Walpole, could provide the means. However, Catherine’s brother, at the time a captain in the Royal Navy, made the decisive act and agreed to take the boy, then aged twelve, to sea after his mother’s death (Durant, pg. 518).

He was a slight boy, not physically strong, and often sick, but at every opportunity he would seize the initiative and learn all he could. He had to learn how ships operate, and as a midshipman, how to lead men. But there were also times for adventure, such as his first voyage to the West Indies and a scientific expedition to the Arctic in 1773, where, on the ice, he stood up to an advancing polar bear; only a shot from a ship’s gun prevented the bear from killing him and drove it away. He was reprimanded for leaving the ship without authorization (Durant, pg. 518).

==Mediteranean service==
===Lady Hamilton===
==Cape St. Vincent==
==The Nile==
==Naples==
==Copenhagen==
==Trafalgar==
==Grief==
==Assessment==

[[Image:Lord_Nelson_England_Expects.JPG|thumb|250px|left|<center>Nelson's famous semaphore declaration, memorialized in [[Trafalgar Square]].</center>]]
[[Image:Lord_Nelson.JPG|thumb|300px|left|<center>Nelson's death scene, memorialized in [[Trafalgar Square]].</center>]]
==References==
*Durant, Will and Ariel. ''The Age of Napoleon'', Simon And Schuster, New York (1975).

[[Category:Military Commanders|Nelson, Horatio]]

Rockall

2007-04-20T12:03:16Z

Untastic: New page: 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 ...

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.

Benbecula

2007-04-20T12:01:26Z

Untastic: New page: 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 isla...

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.

Uig

2007-04-20T11:57:48Z

Untastic: New page: A very small ferry port at the northern end of the Isle of Skye, with services to the isle of Harris. Uig rejoices in a very heavy annual rainfall.

A very small ferry port at the northern end of the Isle of Skye, with services to the isle of Harris. Uig rejoices in a very heavy annual rainfall.

Sheep

2007-04-20T11:56:23Z

Untastic: You missed that one, Grandad

[[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 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]]

Sperm whale

2007-04-20T11:53:40Z

Untastic: spermacetti

[[Image:Spermwhale.jpg|thumb|300px|right]]

The '''Sperm whale''' or cachalot, ''Physeter macrocephalus'', is the largest species of toothed [[whale]].

Growing up to eighty feet long, it has the largest head of any mammal, taking up a third of the animal's entire length. The sperm whale also has the largest teeth of any mammal (apart from special adaptations such as the tusks of [[elephant]]s and [[walrus]]es), though these are only found in its lower jaw.

Two related, but much smaller species, the dwarf sperm whale ''Kogia sima'' and the pygmy sperm whale ''Kogia breviceps'' are also known, but not well.

== Habits ==

The sperm whale dives up to two miles deep in the ocean in search of its principal prey, the [[giant squid]], sometimes staying underwater for an hour and a half. The sperm whale has poor eyesight and blind individuals are far from uncommon; although good eyesight is irrelevant to catching its prey in the lightless ocean depths, it is not known how in fact the whales do locate their prey.

== Human exploitation ==

The sperm whale is named for spermaceti oil, which fills the whale's enormous bulbous head. The book [[Moby-Dick|Moby Dick]] is set aboard a [[whaling|whaler]] in the historic American sperm whale fishery.

In parts of the South Pacific, sperm whale's teeth are still used as marriage tokens, and they were formerly [[scrimshaw|carved]] by sailors for entertainment and profit.

== Sperm whales in the Bible ==

The sperm whale is one of the marine animals suspected of swallowing [[Jonah (prophet)|Jonah]]. At least one recent account of a sailor being swallowed by a sperm whale exists, though he was horribly bleached for the rest of his days. <ref>[http://www.grmi.org/Richard_Riss/evidences/8jonah.html]</ref>

== Sperm whales and the candle industry ==

In the 19th century sperm whales were prized as a source of spermacetti, used in the making of sopecialist, high-class candles (for places such as churches where tallow candles were deemed inappropriate). Spermacetti is not, in fact, the sperm of the sperm whale, which would have been difficult to harvest, but a material found in its brain cavity.

==References==
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[[Category:Marine mammals]]

Glasgow

2007-04-20T11:50:05Z

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Glasgow is the largest city in [[Scotland]]. Founded by St Mungo around 540 AD it stands on both sides of the River Clyde.

The site of the founding of St Mungo's church is now the site of Glasgow Cathedral. <ref>http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/AboutGlasgow/History/Earliest+Beginnings.htm</ref>

Glasgow is famous for shipbuilding, [[whisky]] distilling and [[soccer]].

Scottish Football has for decades been dominated by two Glasgow clubs; Glasgow Rangers and Celtic FC (often erroronously called Glasgow Celtic). These are the two clubs with the strongest links to the religious community. Rangers predominitly draw their support, and until the 1980's their players, from members of the Protestant church while Celtic historically draw their support from the Roman Catholic Community. Due to the fixture scheduling of the Scottish Premier League to 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> At these games an inter-denominational service precedes the game at which each set of supporters sing songs to the other. When matches are played at Ibrox Park (the home of Rangers) the service is usually conducted by the Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow, the Most Reverend Mario Conti whereas at matches played at Celtic Park services have been led by leading clergy from various Protestant denominations. On March 10th 2007 the service at Celtic Park was led by the Rev Dr Ian Paisley, Moderator of the Free Presbyterian Church of Ireland and First Minister of Northern Ireland. These events have helped boost inter-faith relations and help give Glasgow its slogan - The Friendly City.<ref>http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/AboutGlasgow/Touristattractions/thefriendlycity.htm</ref>

A local custom in Glasgow is the traditional greeting of visitors from afar with a 'Glasgow Kiss'. This is not a kiss at all, and is totally non-sexual in nature. It involves the rubbing of foreheads in a vigorous yet friendly manner. Whether or not the action originates from a desired 'meeting of minds' is unclear but it's effect is to initiate the stranger into the social group.

Due to its heavy working class culture and tradition of heavy industry Glasgow has always been a hotbed of fervent [[socialism]]. All MP's 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 10 Constituency MPs represent the Labour Party. The Proportionately Elected Regional List MPs for Glasgow comprise two from the [[Scottish National Party]], two from the [[Scottish Socialist Party]], one from the [[Liberal Democrats]], one from the [[Green Party]] and the Conservative, [[Bill Aitken]].<ref>http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/business/research/factsheets/documents/MSPsbyConstituencyandRegionSession2.pdf</ref> The next elections for the Scottish Parliament are to be held on 3rd May 2007.

Despite a long and proud industrial heritage Glasgow is studded with green spaces and recreation grounds. The finest of these is the much loved Possil Park, opened by Queen Victoria in 1878.

Famous Glaswegians include [[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), Scrooge McDuck and GroundsKeeper Willie. <ref>http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/AboutGlasgow/FamousGlaswegians/</ref>

==References==
<references/>

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

Sheep

2007-04-20T11:48:19Z

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[[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 rach might be perceived as undermining the national 'frontier' self image.
[[Category:Mammals]]
[[Category:Livestock]]
[[Category:Food]]

Sheep

2007-04-20T11:40:56Z

Untastic: Americans don't eat lamb

[[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.

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]]

Oban

2007-04-20T11:38:59Z

Untastic: socialist ferries

[[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|Caledonian MacBrayne]] are the state-controlled operators of the majority of these ferries, which have imposed Sunday sailings on the islands in conflict with the wishes of their God-fearing inhabitants.

Oban should be pronounced with an extended 'O'.

[[Category:UK Towns and Cities]]

Restaurant

2007-04-20T11:31:44Z

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A '''restaurant''' is a business that sells prepared meals for consumption on the premises.
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Dundee

2007-04-20T11:30:39Z

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The fourth largest city in Scotland, '''Dundee''', which lies on the northern bank of the [[River Tay|Firth of Tay]], is a [[post-industrial]] city whose glories lie, sadly, in the past. Once known as the city of the three Js - Jute, Jam, and Journalism - Dundee is a shadow of its former self. The manufacture of linoleum from jute fibres has entirely vanished, while the production of marmalade from [[Seville]] oranges has likewise ceased to be a major industry in the city. All that remains is the third J - journalism. In this branch of industry, Dundee has continued to hold its own, largely owing to the efforts of Messers D.C. Thompson and Sons, the publishers of such organs as the Scots Magazine (the longest-running journal in the world), the Sunday Post "Scotland's Favourite Toaley Rag" and renowned for long-running comic strips The Broons and Oor Wullie, and the People's Friend.

The ship which [[Scott of the Antartic|Robert Scott]] took to Antarctica on his first voyage (the ''RRS Discovery'') was built in Dundee, and is now moored there, despite Scott's final and most famous expedition having largely been paid for by the people of Cardiff (from where the ill-fated crew set off).

On 28 December 1879 the Tay Rail Bridge collapsed whilst a train was crossing it, leading to the deaths of over 75 people on board. This event was commemorated in verse by the famous Scottish poet [[William Topaz McGonagall]]

People from Dundee are known as Dundonians. The population of the city is a rapidly shrinking 120,000.
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[[category:UK Towns and Cities]]

Dundee

2007-04-20T11:29:36Z

Untastic:

The fourth largest city in Scotland, '''Dundee''', which lies on the northern bank of the [[River Tay|Firth of Tay]], is a [[post-industrial]] city whose glories lie, sadly, in the past. Once known as the city of the three Js - Jute, Jam, and Journalism - Dundee is a shadow of its former self. The manufacture of linoleum from jute fibres has entirely vanished, while the production of marmalade from [[Seville]] oranges has likewise ceased to be a major industry in the city. All that remains is the third J - journalism. In this branch of industry, Dundee has continued to hold its own, largely owing to the efforts of Messers D.C. Thompson and Sons, the publishers of such organs as the Scots Magazine (the longest-running journal in the world), the Sunday Post "Scotland's Favourite Toaley Rag" and renowned for long-running comic strips The Broons and Oor Wullie, and the People's Friend.

The ship which [[Scott of the Antartic|Robert Scott]] took to Antarctica on his first voyage (the ''RRS Discovery'') was built in Dundee, and is now moored there.

On 28 December 1879 the Tay Rail Bridge collapsed whilst a train was crossing it, leading to the deaths of over 75 people on board. This event was commemorated in verse by the famous Scottish poet [[William Topaz McGonagall]]

People from Dundee are known as Dundonians. The population of the city is a rapidly shrinking 120,000.
[[category:cities]]
[[category:UK Towns and Cities]]