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Talk:Hindu mythology

Hindu Mythology?
The Name of the article should renamed to Hindu Puranas/Ithihasa. Hindu's don't regard Vedas, Puranas, Ithihasa as "Myths". Hence the name Mythology is inapproriate and should be renamed or deleted completely.115.113.80.34
 * Yes, the title should be "Hindu theology" instead or "Hindu traditions." Bladesmulti (talk) 18:29, 15 December 2013 (UTC)

 * Why? Traditions, theology and mythology are all distinct. Abecedare (talk) 20:04, 15 December 2013 (UTC)
 * Obviously because they are not myths, they got some basis, so tradition would fit better. Bladesmulti (talk) 03:37, 16 December 2013 (UTC)
 * I think you are misreading myth/mythology to be pejoratives rather than descriptive terms for stories told in the Puranas, the epics and some parts of the Vedas. Please take a look at the wikipedia article on mythology, or WP:RNPOV, or the first definition provided by OED for "myth":
 * Abecedare (talk) 09:38, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 * AGreed. This may be won't the best argument, but i still try, just like other people noted here, that Why we don't regard islamic mythology? christian mythology? Even though they got even much harder justification of this known world. Bladesmulti (talk) 09:52, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 * There are articles on Christian mythology, Islamic mythology, Jewish mythology but frankly the literature related to "Hindu" mythology is far vaster and richer perhaps because (1) Hinduism is older, not based on a single work, and does not emphasize/enforce monotheism, (2) the weak demarcation between secular and religious pursuits within (what is regarded as) Hinduism, due to which many literary (astronomical, medical ...) texts are counted as "Hindu" rather than just "Indian". In any case trying to fit Hinduism in the mould of Christianity, Islam etc is not only unjustified per WP:V, WP:RS, WP:NPOV etc but would also mean that we delete all articles on various Hindu Gods and deities except Brahman because there are no corresponding articles on List of Christian deities and List of Islamic deities. Silly, isn't it? Abecedare (talk) 10:28, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 * It's larger because there is much more content. I agree. Another reason would be that there's still no better handling of other religion's articles compared to the Hinduism-related articles. Bladesmulti (talk) 10:47, 17 December 2013 (UTC)
 * This should be called Hindu Dharma. And there is no real page for 'Christian Mythology' Extremely based, I must say. — Preceding unsigned comment added by MahaShaktiPremi (talk • contribs) 15:23, 9 October 2021 (UTC)
 * But myths according to general public is a derogatory word when used about faiths. Fag can mean a cigar, but not in the context of calling someone this word. So when a normal person goes online to google someones FAITH and they see the word MYTH it is clearly biased. If 1.2 Billion Hindus on this planet would like to use a more objective unbiased word then why can't we just use "story", "theology", "theory", "belief", "tradition", "interpretation", "perspective", or literally anything that isn't COMMONLY USED AS AN INSULT StopSayingMyth (talk) 18:46, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * But myths according to general public is a derogatory word when used about faiths. Fag can mean a cigar, but not in the context of calling someone this word. So when a normal person goes online to google someones FAITH and they see the word MYTH it is clearly biased. If 1.2 Billion Hindus on this planet would like to use a more objective unbiased word then why can't we just use "story", "theology", "theory", "belief", "tradition", "interpretation", "perspective", or literally anything that isn't COMMONLY USED AS AN INSULT StopSayingMyth (talk) 18:46, 22 June 2023 (UTC)

Hindu synthesis
the Hindu synthesis emerged only after ca. 500-300 BCE. To state that Hinduism has existed in some form or another for millennia, as is also backed by the cited sources diff needs more than an unspecified, unaccessible review. Please refer to the original source (George M. Williams (2008), Handbook of Hindu Mythology), with pagenumbers. Joshua Jonathan - Let's talk!  14:41, 31 July 2022 (UTC)

Williams p.8 states that "non-Hindu elements (Buddhist, Ajivika, Jain, and later elements from invaders such as the Yanavas, Shakas, and Pahlavas) made their "heteroprax" contributions ("other" or "alien practice") to Hindu mythology." That's a highly problematic statement: If you want to give a timeline, please be accurate.
 * The Hindu-synthesis emerged between ca. 500-300 BCE and 500 CE, in response to the influence of Jainism and Buddhism; there was no "Hinduism" at 600 BCE;
 * The Buddha lived in the 5th century; any contribution at 600 BCE to a non-existing Hinduism at that time would also for that reason be impossible;
 * The Shakas came to India at ca. the 2nd century BCE; any Shaka-influence at 600 BCE is also nonsense;
 * Brahman "orthodoxy" was defined in contrast to Buddhism and other non-Brahminical religions, after Buddhism had emerged and the Hindu-synthesis developed.

Regarding

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That's both a copyvio and a misrepresentation of the source... Joshua Jonathan  - Let's talk!  15:17, 31 July 2022 (UTC)

Copy-vio
NB: your copying of text from Williams is a WP:COPYVIO. could you take a look here? Thanks, Joshua Jonathan  - Let's talk!  14:53, 31 July 2022 (UTC)
 * Copyright text removed. Thanks for the report. — Diannaa (talk) 15:49, 31 July 2022 (UTC)

HINDU MYTHOLOGY
It is NOT a mythology, Ramayana, Mahabharata and the puranas are NOT MYTHS, it is our history, it ACTUALLY did happen, so please remove the word MYTHOLOGY or MYTH from all your sites 103.252.27.196 (talk) 08:02, 8 December 2022 (UTC)

The use of the phrase "Hindu Mythology"
I know many arguments above are highlighting the same issue but please take the time to read and understand my take on this.

While I understand that this well-written article was created with good intentions, the phrase "Hindu Mythology" has erupted throughout all Wikipedia articles about Hinduism- or Hindu-related gods and can be interpreted as disrespectful. Hinduism is a religion, a way of life, and the 1 billion people who follow this way of life hold its "myths" in high regard. The phrase "Hindu mythology" has been incorrectly used synonymously with the religion for many years, which is understandable, but perhaps it is time to modify that. It is disturbing to simply dismiss the religion as "mythology" given that it is still practiced by a significant portion of the world's population (about 15%). Additionally, as a Hindu myself, I believe it to be quite disrespectful to both my existence and my beliefs, and I have no doubt that other Hindus will share this opinion. This religion, our way of life, is a reality for many, so please refrain from dismissing it as a myth. I humbly request that the use of mythology in this article should be corrected.

I also noticed above that the argument presented was that Christian mythology, Jewish mythology, and Islamic mythology are also articles on Wikipedia. Should these religions be degraded with the term mythology as well? Isn't it disrespectful to those who practice those religions? These "myths", "legends", and "stories" from all these religions are not simply "myths", "legends", and "stories." They serve as a reality to many people in today's world.

The definition of a myth: A traditional story, typically involving supernatural beings or forces, which embodies and provides an explanation, etiology, or justification for something such as the early history of a society, a religious belief or ritual, or a natural phenomenon. Well, this term does appear to be more respectful than most people are giving it credit for. However, note that the word "story" appears as the third word in this definition. This word carries a connotation that this "narrative" is fictional. Furthermore, for a long time in our society, the terms "story" and "myth" were mistakenly used interchangeably. The point I'm trying to make is that there are more respectful terms out there to use in place of this derogatory term.

I believe the article (linked below) put it best...although the words myth or mythology itself do not mean fiction, they certainly imply it. Perhaps using the phrase "Hindu epics" or "Hinduism" itself is a start.

https://bookriot.com/hindu-epics-are-they-myths/

Thank you for understanding and hope to see some changes! :) OtherstuffWP (talk) 21:36, 21 March 2023 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 20 May 2023
Please do not use the word ‘Mythology’. Hinduism is not a ‘myth’. It is our history. We don’t say islamic mythology or Christian mythology right? Please use the word Hindu Theology. 103.89.235.102 (talk) 01:45, 20 May 2023 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done for now: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the template.  Heart  (talk) 01:48, 20 May 2023 (UTC)

 * Yes we do: Christian mythology. And: Christ myth theory. Joshua Jonathan  - Let's talk!  04:25, 20 May 2023 (UTC)
 * It's worth mentioning that even mainstream scholars think that the stories in the Gospels are mostly fictional and do not treat them as historical sources anymore, or at least consider them unreliable. In any case, they are not critical biographies or historical accounts in the modern sense (they may be biographies as a genre, but in antiquity, fictional biographies written about both historical and mythological figures were common). Even far more recent characters have had legends develop around them. Hebrew scripture is full of unverifiable legends, too. All parts of the Bible are far more problematic and difficult to use as sources for history than scholars used to assume because they are full of symbolism, propaganda and hagiography and are extremely biased. (Even in antiquity there were relatively critical historians such as Arrian.) Critical, secular scholars do not treat the Abrahamic religions, and especially Christianity, any differently from Eastern religions now. --Florian Blaschke (talk) 00:49, 8 September 2023 (UTC)

Myth and Story are the same word
No one would have a problem with the word story, and story cannot be used for discrimination purposes. It is very biased to use the word myth to talk about stories which over a billion other humans believe as true, and whether you are a devout HIndu or think the religion is a joke, it affects all of us. If people on this site feel they can demean and belittle and attack and discriminate against one group of people, it is only a short time before they begin to attack you also. Please stand up against the bias and discrimination and change the word to one of the +25 synomnyms which mean exactly the same thing but aren't clear underhanded discrimination. If the common consesus among people is that "myth" is an insulting word then the definition you have made up does not mean anything. Go ask you relatives, friends, family, and other people if they would like the word "myth" applied to their beliefs. Ask yourself if you want to see your favorite page filled with words that can be used to demean you? There's nothing wrong with the word story and all people are fine to call something a story. That is a true unbiased word. But "myth" needs to be changed StopSayingMyth (talk) 19:01, 22 June 2023 (UTC)

 * At the risk of adding to your ever-growing reading list, I think you should take a look at WP:RIGHTGREATWRONGS, and seriously consider whether you want to keep pursuing this across various articles on Wikipedia. I'm afraid it will only lead to further frustration on your part, @StopSayingMyth. 199.208.172.35 (talk) 19:20, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Well thank you for your concern. I am trying to be part of the community and in order to be part of the community I must be honest with myself and pursue what matters to me. Forcing myself to edit articles on basketball won't do much for my personal growth or enjoyment. I am doing what I enjoy, which is standing up for equal rights, and I believe that will bring me the most joy. The only way to be part of a community is to be yourself and if I can't be myself then I might as well get banned. StopSayingMyth (talk) 19:29, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Your WP:BATTLEGROUND attitude will likely lead to a block. Theroadislong (talk) 19:33, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I am "civil, calml, and in a spirit of cooperation". This website has very objective articles for the most part it's just with people's beliefs in religious/faith stuff the administration is comfortable being discriminatory. I hope to change the mind of just one admin and cause them to be kinder to others. StopSayingMyth (talk) 19:38, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Admins do not make decisions about content. We make decisions about content - you, me, the admins, everyone. The community. And you're going to find that the community - at this moment - is against making any such changes. You'll find that this essay is a pretty accurate reflection of general attitudes. And you'll find that if you persist, you will be removed from the community via a block. Many are willing to accept such an outcome; if you are too, then have at it. 199.208.172.35 (talk) 19:51, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Threats show your true feelings my friend. Each response that is given is just proof there is bias. When I came here first I was hoping to meet reasonable discussion, instead I have seen more and more intimidating and controlling behavior.
 * The consensus on this talk page is overwhelming - the word should be changed to "Story" or something neutral. Additionally the "myth" camp has no leg to stand on. There are +25 words that can be used but only this one is offensive. So you want a factual word and we want to not be insulted, both can be achieved through a word such as "story". If our community says that it is an offensive word than it is offensive and this is the consensus.
 * Just admit you want to offend people of faith and you want to use words that put them down. Then we can start an honest discussion instead of pretending. Thank you StopSayingMyth (talk) 20:58, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I issued no threats, and consensus on this page is not for the word to be changed. Quite the opposite. 199.208.172.35 (talk) 21:12, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Well then let's change it. Why do you want to only this one specific word when there are plenty of equally factual synonyms that cannot be used for discrimination. Shouldn't a factual and unbiased site be okay with using the less offensive words if they are both equally accurate? StopSayingMyth (talk) 21:17, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * We use it because that is what reliable sources use. Wikipedia is a reflection of reliable sources. Those sources may, in your view, be hateful; Wikipedia will then be, in your view, be hateful. That's how this place works. 199.208.172.35 (talk) 21:22, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * So we should just include discriminatory language because past articles include it? Are we then going to use words like "negro" to discuss African-Americans also? I think the people on this site are beyond this StopSayingMyth (talk) 21:33, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * @StopSayingMyth, I think you'll find it quite hard to convince anyone else that the word "mythology" somehow undermines equal rights.  WP scatter  t/c 19:36, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Well before going through the trouble of making an account and making these posts and all this I talked it over with my wife and with my friends and also my parents and all of them agreed that you shouldn't call people's beliefs "myths" and that there are much less biased words. I would like to also mention only me and my wife are practicsing Hindusim most of the people in my life are Christian or non-religious. But their support and encouragment has empowered me to attempt to bring this topic to light. StopSayingMyth (talk) 19:40, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I think you don't understand what the word myth means. Joshua Jonathan  - Let's talk!  19:43, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I think popular media such as Mythbusters - a show which aims to prove things as either true or a myth - may be a good place to start... StopSayingMyth (talk) 20:49, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I'm afraid your family and friends don't hold weight at Wikipedia over reliable sources and consensus, nor does any individual editor.  WP scatter  t/c 19:58, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * If the majority of wikipedia administrators are biased against religious people then how is a consensus a good decision? Is this not just mob rule?
 * Consensus is also interesting as consensus in the general public I think would very much so agree with my point. You can see a number of people from the general population raise this exact same point here on the page, and if you go and speak with your family, friends, people in your community about the topic I think you will see that the "consensus" among normal people and the "consensus" among admins of wikipedia are not very well aligned. StopSayingMyth (talk) 20:49, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * We recognize that readers come to wikipedia with different knowledge and backgrounds, and may find some of the material unfamiliar, uncomfortable, or even disturbing. But as an encyclopedia, we cannot tailor our content to a reader's, or even the "general public's" sensibilities. Rather as a tertiary source, we seek to summarize what reliable sources have said about a subject and if you peruse the sources listed in the General sources and Further reading of this very article, you'll see that "mythology" is indeed the term commonly used by scholars in this area. So we do too. Abecedare (talk) 20:55, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * I understand these things which you have said. I am not asking Wikipedia to put their logo as an Om symbol and say that these are factual events.
 * I am saying that Wikipedia should be factual and unbiased . Any other synonym is okay with the people who have commented. Just because the sources which have been used are using demeaning language doesn't mean the article should also contain this same bias.
 * If you want unbiased articles so do I. Put an unbiased word such as Story, Tale, Theory, Belief, or other such words.  Only  myth is demeaning, and defending this one word when so many others mean the exact same thing without the discrimination is clearly revealing the bias StopSayingMyth (talk) 21:09, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * Any other synonym is okay with the people who have commented. I don't think that's true, and it certainly isn't for me. You're the only one who has a problem with "myth" and I think everyone else opposes a change.  WP scatter  t/c 21:13, 22 June 2023 (UTC)
 * This is clear misrepresentation. Just because the other posters don't want to mindlessly argue with closed-minded people the way I am willing to doesn't mean you can write them off. People have posted 4 different times to change the word myth. And as I have said if they are  synonyms  then just change it to a different term. But you are quite literally  defending discriminatory language  which is a strange thing for an "unbiased" "factual" person to do.... StopSayingMyth (talk) 21:21, 22 June 2023 (UTC)

Talking about "mob rule": Consensus is also interesting as consensus in the general public. And WP:OR: you do a biased questionaire among a non-random sample, and conclude that "myth" has only one meaning, namely as synonym for 'unture story'. Well, let's bust that myth: myth, in the way it is used here, is not a fairy tale or an 'untrue story', but a narrative with an appealing meaning. Myth as you understand it may be derived from this scholarly usage, but is not it's original meaning, nor how it is used here. And talking about "closed minded": the aim of an encyclopedia is to present scholarly information, to 'enlighten' readers and broaden their views. Obviously, this aim is lost on you, as you stick to your own, limited understanding and refuse to read further than the first line. Joshua Jonathan - Let's talk!  03:10, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

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Diane Bish

Diane Joyce Bish (born May 25, 1941) is an American organist, composer, conductor, as well as executive producer and host of The Joy of Music television series. As a concert organist, she performs at concerts throughout North America and Europe. Bish also continues to tape episodes for her television series by visiting notable organs throughout the world.

Education and personal life
Diane Joyce Bish was born in Wichita, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Howard Leroy Bish and his wife Esther Jeanette, born Schuessler. Her great-grandparents, George Harold Schuessler and Magdalena Bender, migrated from Eschelbach, Germany, to Furley, Kansas, during the 1870s. Bish changed her middle name from "Joyce" to "Joy" after graduating from high school.

Bish began piano lessons when she was 6 years old and started organ lessons at age 14. She noted that her foundation in piano gave her the background needed to succeed with organ studies, which required not only excellent keyboard technique but also added in the pedal.

Bish graduated from Wichita East High School in Wichita, Kansas, in 1959. She had played on the 1925 Austin Organ installed in the school auditorium. In 1984, she returned there to play a benefit concert, which raised enough money for the organ to be restored. She became interested in the organ as a young child when listening to the Mormon Tabernacle organist Alexander Schreiner on Sunday morning programs on the radio, as well as recordings of E. Power Biggs.

Bish began studying organ as a student of Dorothy Addy, who challenged her to learn much of the classic organ repertoire during her high school years, which helped her later when she needed a variety of music for concerts and programs. In college, she studied under Mildred Andrews. Later, she was a recipient of Fulbright and French government grants for study in Amsterdam with Gustav Leonhardt, and in Paris with Nadia Boulanger and Marie-Claire Alain. Bish credited Leonhardt with teaching her "the art of music." Leonhardt taught both the harpsichord and the organ and emphasized articulation and spacing in his lessons.

Bish began her college career on a full scholarship at Asbury College in Kentucky, which had a four-manual Austin pipe organ. In her junior year, Bish transferred to the University of Oklahoma, after auditioning to become a student of Mildred Andrews at the university. After receiving her Bachelor of Music degree, Bish stayed at the university to earn a Master of Music degree.

While at the University of Oklahoma, Bish joined the Mu Kappa chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon, an international, co-educational professional music fraternity that is composed of collegiate chapters, alumni chapters, and allied members. She joined the organization for the camaraderie of fellow musicians as well as the opportunities it offered, such as musical activities and competitions.

On October 31, 2002, in Bloomington, Indiana, a fire consumed the home that Bish shared with harpist Susann McDonald. Among the many personal possessions lost were a Yamaha grand piano and Rodgers digital organ, but both women escaped without injuries. Bish also lost most of her signature concert attire in the fire.

Despite a busy schedule of concerts and program tapings, Bish believes in living a well-rounded life. While practice is important for a musician's success, she has also enjoyed sports and being with friends and family. She describes herself as a people person and enjoys traveling, fishing, snow skiing, and animals, especially Poodles or Maltese dogs. When asked if she has any vices, Bish admits to procrastination at times, as well as taking a break from 3 to 4 p.m. to "have a cup of coffee, some chocolate, and I sit with my dog and just enjoy being alive." As of 2020, she makes her home in Naples, Florida.

Her advice for young musicians is to determine what they want to do and then work hard at it. It is important to learn good technique with a serious teacher. It is also important to think about musical interpretation. She noted, "Don't be a robot – technique is one thing, but without the heart, the soul, the music doesn't touch people."

Career
After graduating with her master's degree, Bish was the organist at the East Heights Methodist Church in Wichita, Kansas. She left for a year to study in Amsterdam, and then returned to the church organist position. She also taught organ and harpsichord at Friends University for two years, along with continuing to offer concerts and lectures. In 1969, Bish received a scholarship from the French government to return to Europe for further study with Marie-Claire Alain. Upon her return from Europe, she moved to Wichita Falls, Texas to teach for a year, before realizing that, instead of teaching, she wanted to have a church job and continue her performance career.

Besides her teachers, three organists, in particular, had an influence on her musical style. She used to listen to recordings of E. Power Biggs, as well as Alexander Schreiner, who was the organist on the Sunday morning Mormon Tabernacle programs on the radio. In addition, she was acquainted with the organist Virgil Fox. Bish has stated that she has tried to combine the styles of Biggs and Fox, while choosing inspirational literature that makes use of the full resources of the organ, as Schreiner did.

Beginning in the 1970s, Bish served for more than 20 years as organist and artist-in-residence at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she designed the 117-rank Ruffatti organ in the sanctuary. She also co-founded the church's concert series as well as the Church Music Explosion international workshop for church musicians. Bish continues to perform occasionally at the church, most recently in an April 12, 2019 concert that featured two of her works, Symphony of Hymns and the Passion Symphony, which were written for the Ruffatti organ.

Bish has been on television for most of her career. Her first regular appearances were on the Coral Ridge Hour, a weekly television series that was produced at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. In 1982, she began recording The Joy of Music.

No longer resident organist at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, Bish made frequent concert appearances at recitals throughout North America. During her concerts, she shows the audience what the organ she is playing that day can do, making sure to include music that includes stops "from the tiniest flutes to big, thunderous sounds." She also explains the music by introducing nearly every number played.

Even when Bish was playing full-time at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, she was free to travel as a concert organist. When playing a new organ, she first registers it, or memorizes where all of the stops are. She explained, "The first thing I do when I sit down at a new organ is just register it. I don't actually play that much because it's very important to know, first of all, where everything is.  I don't preset a lot of things.  It's just something I've had to do, and I find whether you have a little time or a lot, you tend to take the time you have." While it can be a challenge to play different organs, it is also rewarding to figure out how to produce different effects on new organs.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, which necessitated the cancellation of many church services and concerts, Bish found a creative way to bring the joy of the organ to her neighbors on Easter Sunday 2020. She played a concert from her home organ, using an additional sound system through large, opened patio doors. More than 150 people attended.

Bish has written numerous musical compositions, including original works and arrangements of hymns and other works, and writes everything out by hand. She has to be in the mood for the work of composing, noting that she needs to "be at peace, and be composed to compose." Woodruff noted that Bish has "produced her richest compositions at the happiest points in her life, in the moments of great personal triumph. Unlike many other composers, Diane cannot compose as an escape from sorrow or frustration.  She must be in a content and cheerful frame of mind."

Bish has also completed numerous hymn arrangements. In a hymn arrangement, she tries to bring out the melody while making use of rhythm. She laments "unimaginative" arrangements, noting that "we have a whole orchestra to use in terms of the organ, and in my hymn arrangements, I try to utilize them all." Bish also reads the verses of the hymn so that her arrangements are reflective of the message of the hymn.

In addition to her work as a recitalist, television host/producer, and composer, Bish is also an organ designer. As noted above, Bish designed the Ruffatti organ that was installed in 1974 at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church, working with Piero Ruffatti and architect Harold Wagoner. A dedication service and recital by Bish were held on January 5, 1975.

The Diane Bish Signature Series of organs is available through the Allen Organ Company. In an interview where she was asked about these organs, Bish said, "My organs have more of the French in them, the reeds are more French. They’ll play anything in the strings. That’s one thing I really like in an organ — good strings. They’re very rich, very beautiful and warm, and the reeds are very fiery and exciting. The flutes are also very distinct, whether they’re a German flute or a harmonic flute or whatever, they’re very distinct. That’s very important in an organ. So I tried to pull all those aspects together in my organs." The Diane Bish Signature Series of organs also include special console finishes and six complete stop lists, including Classic Allen, Cavaillé-Coll, Schlicker, English Cathedral, Aeolian-Skinner and Arp Schnitger.

Bish is known for her elegant concert attire and sparkly organ shoes. Many of her gowns are custom-made or adapted from clothing bought off the rack. Bish said that her attire helps to create a concert performance atmosphere, noting that other concert performers do not wear black robes to perform. She regularly receives comments from fans about her attire.

The organ shoes that Bish wears are gold with rhinestones and are designed by her manager, Janet Jarriel. Originally, the rhinestones were multicolored, but in 2006, the shoe design was changed to use white rhinestones, which also surround the heel of the shoes.

One book has been written about Bish and her life. This book, First Lady of the Organ, Diane Bish: A Biography, by Warren L. Woodruff, was partially based on a doctoral dissertation by Woodruff about Bish and her work.

Bish herself is also an author. In 1977, she published Church Music Explosion, which provided information and inspiration for church musicians, especially church organists. The book was updated with a new edition in 1982. The book provided guidance for the organist in selecting music, playing for worship services, working with others, and establishing a concert series. In addition, there was advice on how to demonstrate the organ to children, to build an audience for the future, along with suggested repertoire listings that could be used with both choirs and organs.

In 2013, Bish authored a book of faith entitled ''Warnings! End Time Scenarios'', which was dedicated to the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. This 110-page book featured scenarios of people who unexpectedly faced life-changing challenges and disasters; each chapter began with Bible verses that were appropriate to the situations described. In the introduction to the book, Bish noted that she had been reading various print and online sources that led her to think about how contemporary events mirrored end-time events predicted in the Bible. Accordingly, the purpose of the book was to issue a reminder that people should "hear the life-changing good news of the gospel" before it was too late.

Faith has been an important element for Bish throughout her career. She noted that she always tries to include music that provides spiritual inspiration in each of her concerts. In addition, despite her renowned talent, Bish always attributes her success to God. Her sister, Judy (Bish) Priest, was quoted as saying: "“Diane is very, very gifted,” she said, “but she always gives God the glory. She knows where her gifts come from.”

In June 2023, Bish partnered with the Institute for Faith & Culture at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church to establish the Diane Bish Center for Music and the Arts, with Lisa B. Wilson as its director. In a June 28, 2023 email from the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church announcing the center, a quote from Bish noted that it was expected to be "a revitalizing force in every facet of the Arts--performance, composition, creativity, and education."

The Joy of Music Program
There are three purposes for The Joy of Music program, according to Bish: "To feature great churches and organs with performances of classical and sacred music; to reflect 'Excellence in all things and all things to God's glory;' and to educate, inspire, and enrich the lives of people through God's gifts of creation."

The idea for what became The Joy of Music began when Bish listened to recordings of E. Power Biggs playing famous European organs. When she was in high school, she thought it would be nice for listeners to be able to see the organs and their surroundings as well as hear them. After graduating from college, when Bish was studying in Europe and playing different European organs, she continued to think about her dream of eventually hosting a television program.

During her time at Coral Ridge, Bish began producing the weekly television program of organ music, The Joy of Music. A music writer for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel newspaper said in 1986 that Bish "combines masterful music and religion in a life filled with church work, concerts, and writing and producing her own TV show". It had taken ten years of work to make the new program a reality.

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church had constructed a new church, with a new Ruffatti organ, in 1974. The new church had television cameras that were used to broadcast the services. Between 1971 and 1981, Bish wrote proposals for a potential series but was unable to garner any interest. Then, in 1981, a supporter donated $20,000 and Bish was able to create two pilot episodes in 1982. The pilot episodes included a Christmas program and a program for trumpet and organ. The donor also knew the owner of Trinity Broadcasting Network, Paul Crouch. From this contact, Trinity Broadcasting put The Joy of Music into a national 8:30 p.m. slot on Friday evenings, giving the new program an audience of millions.

By 1984, Bish began traveling to Europe to record episodes on famous organs throughout the continent. These episodes combined music and a travelogue with information about the organs, churches, cities, art, and scenery. Bish stated that the travel aspect of the programs helped to bring in additional viewers. In addition, she played a variety of music on the program, so that every listener could find something enjoyable. This was especially important to be able to reach listeners who did not know much about the organ.

The Joy of Music tapings have occurred in many famous cathedrals on well-known organs. Bish noted that when playing the organs that were also played by Bach, Handel, or Mozart, "you're touching history when you do that. It's pretty amazing, really." When determining the locale for a taping, 90 percent of the time, Bish first decides on an organ that she would like to feature, and then builds the tour around that instrument.

Bish serves as executive producer of the program and is involved in all aspects of its production. She spends a lot of time at The Joy of Music office taking care of paperwork and planning. She writes all of the scripts, drawing upon her earlier writing experience as the editor of her high school newspaper to write succinct commentary for the show. When writing the commentary, she does all of the research on the music she will play, information on the composers, the churches and organs, and the locations where she visits. Bish also enjoys working with guest artists, including violinists, choirs, brass ensembles, and even an Alp hornist.

When planning a tour, Bish first selects the location and the guest artists. She then selects the music and begins to prepare it, while doing the research for the programs. Once on location, all of the musical pieces and all of the introductory and regional scenes are shot live.

Once the taping has concluded, Bish handles the initial review of the finished footage to decide what will be included in each program. She is also responsible for approval of the program once the footage is arranged in its final production stage. One taping trip can result in over forty hours of footage to edit, and a two-week trip can include six to eight tapings.

It can take a year to plan a European tour because the churches, guest artists, and camera crews have to be lined up. Fundraising also needs to occur. In addition, Bish works with a tour company to open the trips up to fans and friends, which are then advertised on The Joy of Music website.

The majority of current European Joy of Music trips use a riverboat for travel between sites. This has made touring easier, because there is no need to pack and unpack when moving from city to city. At each stop, the group visits a church and Bish records for the program. After the records are finished, Bish then tapes the introductions and information shots that are included on the program.

For the first 15 years of the program, 26 episodes per year were produced, each of which would be repeated once to cover a 52-week programming span. Currently, fewer programs are produced each year because of expense. When producing the full 26 episodes per year, it was necessary to raise an average of US$350,000–$400,050. Ninety percent of the funding for the program comes from donations. Other funding and support is provided by corporate sponsors.

Production of The Joy of Music is expensive because when traveling, the guest artists, crew, and equipment must be transported to the taping sites. Proper equipment must be obtained. Following a taping trip, there are editing hours, along with production, duplication, and distribution costs, and staff costs to prepare the files for television stations. Bish once noted, "We literally sweat it out every month and pray that the money will come in. We do so much on so little that Hollywood would laugh at our small budget for one show."

Bish has encountered challenges when filming The Joy of Music. It is sometimes difficult to secure permission to tape in churches and cathedrals because there have been problems in the past with other television crews at these locations. In addition, scheduling time in the churches can be difficult. Bish related the time when her crew had to start taping at midnight because there was a light show and a trumpet recital scheduled there first. At the Strasbourg Cathedral, filming had to be done in the middle of the night, and there were 130 steps plus a walk out onto the roof in order to reach the organ loft. The organ loft was mounted 80 feet high on a wall, and the camera person was afraid of heights. Furthermore, the restrooms were downstairs. There were also environmental issues, such as at the Ettal Monastery in Bavaria that was so cold that everyone had to wear coats, Bish had to warm her hands with a hair dryer between pieces, and the soloist's breath could be seen on the tape of the program. The console of the organ caught on fire in Notre Dame and lightning struck the church where Bish was to play in Germany.

Bish does not often have the time to rehearse extensively prior to taping a program. Due to scheduling, The Joy of Music team is generally allowed only one day at a location. She sometimes can rehearse for only an hour and a half prior to recording, while the camera crew sets up. The churches generally do not close because of the taping, so there is background noise to contend with during taping. The actual recording takes place over three to four hours, followed by taping of the introduction and information sections for the program. Outdoor filming of the surrounding area also has to be done. The whole process can take up to 14 to 16 hours in one day. Once all of the work is finished, Bish and her crew go to eat.

As of 2018, The Joy of Music continues to feature her performances, taped on location at prominent organs in North America and Europe. The Joy of Music is seen in North America via independent, faith-based, and satellite networks, and selected PBS stations. The show has an international audience via The Church Channel, BibelTV, Roku, VelugaTV, Gospel Channel, Alfa/Omega TV, and YouTube. The program can be seen by over 300,000 people worldwide on a weekly basis. The program receives letters from many different countries, including Ghana, Thailand, Uganda, and Italy. In 2017, a Joy of Music live stream was added to the show's YouTube channel to enable listeners to tune in 24-hours per day.

Since the program's beginning in the early 1980s, Bish has recorded over 500 episodes, each of which shows her playing one or more different pipe or digital organs. Many people tell her that they began playing the organ because of the Joy of Music program. Bish's ability to demonstrate the variety of sounds and volume levels that an organ can produce has inspired new organists. One organist, [https://www.bsu.edu/academics/collegesanddepartments/music/about-us/faculty-and-staff/piano-and-organ/pricestephen#:~:text=Stephen%20Price%20currently%20teaches%20organ%20and%20church%20music,where%20he%20received%20a%20Bachelor%20of%20Music%20degree. Stephen Price], noted that he was "blown away" when he first saw Bish on the Joy of Music.

Awards and honors
Bish began winning organ competitions during college. In her junior and senior years at the University of Oklahoma, she placed first in the American Guild of Organists' Competition. She also won the National Organ Competition of the National Federation of Music Clubs, as well as the Original Composition Contest of the Mu Phi Epsilon National Competition.

In 1989, Bish was awarded the National Citation by the National Federation of Music Clubs of America, considered to be the Federation's highest honor; this award was previously given to other music legends including Leonard Bernstein, Eugene Ormandy, Van Cliburn, and Robert Shaw. In 1994, she received the Elizabeth Mathias Award, one of Mu Phi Epsilon's highest honors.

On April 29, 2016, Bish was awarded the inaugural Distinguished Career Award by the New York City Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, presented to her at the historic Marble Collegiate Church. On November 4, 2016, Bish was named the organist emerita of Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church. Also in November 2016, Bish was honored as one of the 2016 Women of Distinction by Celebrating Women International (CWI) in Nassau, Bahamas. This award is reserved for women who have made significant contributions worldwide in many fields, including the arts.

On April 7–8, 2018, Bish was honored by her alma mater, the University of Oklahoma. The American Organ Institute at the University of Oklahoma held a Gala Weekend in her honor, which included a private master class, a gala dinner, and a special concert, which featured many of her musical works. A scholarship in her name was also established.

Discography
Bish has made over thirty recordings on many of the great organs of the world, including the celebrated Müller organ of the St.-Bavokerk (or Grote Kerk) in Haarlem, Netherlands, Canterbury Cathedral, and Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. She is the first American woman to record at the organ of Freiburg Cathedral in Freiburg, Germany. Her recordings include music for organ and orchestra, brass and organ, cello and organ, most of the great masterpieces for solo organ, original compositions and hymn arrangements.

Selected recordings
 * Artistry of Diane Bish (1978)
 * Christmas Festival (1970)
 * Favorites from Freiburg Cathedral
 * Glorious Pipes (1990)
 * The Glory of the Organ (1980)
 * Great European Organs (1990), featuring organs of Austria, France, Germany, and the Netherlands
 * Hymns on Coral Ridge Organ
 * The Joy of Christmas (1980), accompanying the Diane Bish Chorale at organ
 * The Joy of Music presents Hymns and Classics (1990)
 * Morning Has Broken (1989)
 * Pipes and More Pipes (1978), organ and bagpipes
 * Praise to the Lord (1985)
 * The Passion Symphony (1979)
 * Sixty-six hundred voices of praises

Works
Bish has published seven books and numerous solo pieces for organ, along with arrangements of various hymns including "Christ the Lord Is Risen Today". Her compositions include: Her books include:
 * Festival Te Deum, for organ and orchestra
 * Lead On, O King Eternal, for organ and choir
 * Joy of Music, organ settings of hymns
 * Passion Symphony, for organ and narrator
 * Symphony of Psalms, for organ, choir, orchestra and soloist
 * Morning Has Broken, for organ, choir, orchestra and narrator.
 * German Carol Fantasy, for organ solo
 * Dance of the Trumpets, for organ solo
 * Introduction, Theme and Variations on "All Creatures of Our God and King", for solo organ
 * Church Music Explosion
 * Warnings! End Times Scenarios

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Cape Breton Eagles

The Cape Breton Eagles are a Canadian junior ice hockey team in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) based in Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia. They are members of the Maritimes Division, and play their home games at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

History

The franchise was originally granted to the Sorel Éperviers (Black Hawks) for the 1969–70 season. They then moved from Sorel to Verdun in 1977 to become the Verdun Éperviers. In 1979, they played in both Sorel and Verdun before moving back to Sorel for the next season. In 1981, they moved to Granby to become the Granby Bisons, and in 1995 changed their names to the Granby Prédateurs. In 1996, the Prédateurs won the Memorial Cup. In 1997, the franchise was relocated to Sydney to become the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles. Prior to the Eagles' arrival, Sydney played host to the American Hockey League (AHL)'s Cape Breton Oilers from 1988 to 1996.

Early years in Cape Breton (1997–1999)
The Screaming Eagles' first captain was Daniel Payette under coach Dany Dubé.

The Vincent era (1999–2008)
In 1999, Pascal Vincent was promoted as the new head coach following the dismissal of Bruce Campbell. The Screaming Eagles attempted to strengthen the club by drafting future National Hockey League (NHL) star Ilya Kovalchuk tenth overall in the 2000 CHL Import Draft. However, Kovalchuk declined to report to the team. Along with star players Marc-André Fleury, Dominic Noel, Stuart MacRae and Stephen Dixon, the Screaming Eagles reached the QMJHL's conference final in 2002, only to lose in five games to Acadie-Bathurst Titan. Fleury's number 29 jersey went on to be retired by the Screaming Eagles in 2008. Kovalchuk's number 71 was retired in 2014, as an April Fools' Day prank.

Vincent stacked the Screaming Eagles lineup with many NHL prospects for the 2003–04 season in hopes of bringing a league title to Cape Breton. After the Screaming Eagles won 49 games and captured a division title, with Fleury also returning from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the playoffs, but the Screaming Eagles lost in the second round to the Chicoutimi Saguenéens.

At the 2004 QMJHL Draft, the Screaming Eagles chose James Sheppard with the first overall pick. In 2006–07, along with star players Luc Bourdon, Ondrej Pavelec and Oskars Bartulis, Sheppard led the Screaming Eagles to the league semifinals, only to lose in seven games to the Val-d'Or Foreurs.

The 2007–08 season saw 16-year-old goaltender Olivier Roy rise to prominence. The Screaming Eagles finished fourth in their division and won their first round playoff series despite having a roster that normally dressed at least ten rookies. Vincent went on to be named the 2008 QMJHL Coach of the Year. Following the end of the season, Vincent became the head coach and general manager of the Montreal Junior Hockey Club.

2010s history (2008–2019)

Following Vincent's departure, assistant coach Mario Durocher took over the role of head coach and general manager. In a bid to host the Memorial Cup in 2012, Durocher added former NHL players Mike McPhee and Guy Chouinard, former NHL coach Pierre Creamer and Michel Boucher to the hockey staff in consulting roles in 2010. Durocher was relieved of his duties on April 12, 2011, after a lackluster season in which the team finished 16th in the league and last in the Atlantic Division with just 41 points.

The team's then-head coach Ron Choules replaced Durocher as general manager in April 2011, though the team failed to improve on the ice. After a poor start to the 2012–13 season, Choules himself was fired on December 3, 2012, with former Val-d'Or head coach Marc-André Dumont announced as his replacement. The Screaming Eagles failed to reach the playoffs for the first time in franchise history in the 2012–13 season. At season's end, assistant coach Jean-François David was fired.

After being eliminated in the second round of the 2019 playoffs, the Screaming Eagles fired their coaching staff. Dumont was replaced with Nova Scotia native, Jake Grimes, along with former Eagles alumni Chris Culligan as assistant coach.

The team mascot is an eagle named Screech.

Cape Breton Eagles (2019–present)
On August 14, 2019, the team rebranded itself as the Cape Breton Eagles.

On November 30, 2021, head coach Jake Grimes resigned as head coach citing personal reasons. He finished with a winning record overall with the club, at 46–34–0–7 record over one-and-a-half seasons but had started the 2021–22 season with a 6–14–0–4 record. The Eagles spent approximately two months with an interim head coach before hiring Chadd Cassidy on January 7, 2022.

Retired numbers

 * 7 Chris Culligan (Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, 2004–2009)
 * 29 Marc-André Fleury (Cape Breton Screaming Eagles, 2000–2004)

NHL alumni
The following players have played in at least one National Hockey League (NHL) game as of the 2023-24 season:

 * Luke Adam
 * Mark Barberio
 * Oskars Bartulis
 * Drake Batherson
 * Clark Bishop
 * Luc Bourdon
 * William Carrier
 * Jean-Philippe Côté
 * Pierre-Luc Dubois
 * Giovanni Fiore
 * Marc-André Fleury
 * Ryan Flinn
 * Martin Houle
 * Raman Hrabarenka
 * Tomas Kloucek
 * Maxime Lagacé
 * Guillaume Lefebvre
 * Kevin Mandolese
 * Adam Pardy
 * Ondrej Pavelec
 * Alexandre R. Picard
 * Tim Ramholt
 * Logan Shaw
 * James Sheppard
 * Egor Sokolov
 * Evgeny Svechnikov

NHL first round draft picks
List of first round selections in the NHL Entry Draft:

Award winners
List of award winners:

CHL Scholastic Player of the Year
 * 2007–08: Robert Slaney

QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year
 * 2009–10: Nick MacNeil
 * 2022–23: Cam Squires

Jacques Plante Memorial Trophy
 * 2003–04: Martin Houle (2.32)
 * 2005–06: Ondrej Pavelec (2.51)
 * 2006–07: Ondrej Pavelec (2.52)

Kevin Lowe Trophy
 * 2019–20: Adam McCormick

Luc Robitaille Trophy
 * 2006–07: Cape Breton (308)

Marcel Robert Trophy
 * 2004–05: Guillaume Demers
 * 2007–08: Robert Slaney

Maurice Filion Trophy
 * 2006–07: Pascal Vincent

Mike Bossy Trophy
 * 2002–03: Marc-André Fleury

Philips Plaque
 * 2001–02: Pierre-Luc Emond

Raymond Lagacé Trophy
 * 2005–06: Ondrej Pavelec
 * 2007–08: Olivier Roy

RDS Cup
 * 2005–06: Ondrej Pavelec
 * 2007–08: Olivier Roy

Robert Lebel Trophy
 * 2003–04: Cape Breton (2.33)

Ron Lapointe Trophy
 * 2007–08: Pascal Vincent

Telus Cup – Defensive
 * 2002–03: Marc-André Fleury
 * 2004–05: Martin Houle

Regular season
QMJHL season standings. OTL = Overtime loss, SL = Shootout loss

Playoffs
Due to local travel restrictions, all Nova Scotia-based teams were deemed ineligible to compete in the playoffs. Three New Brunswick-based teams competed in a six-game round-robin tournament to determine who would face the Charlottetown Islanders in the Maritimes Division final.

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User talk:Boscobiscotti

Please take note of the fact that you are ineligable for voting on VfD issues until you have a reasonable number of edits to articles on your contributions list. Joining just to vote on VfD is not allowed. Your votes are therefore invalid. Reene (リニ) 03:07, Dec 6, 2004 (UTC)

Your contributions list logs each and every single edit you ever make on your account. Right now the only things on that list are edits made to the VfD articles and to my talk page. You cannot vote. Period. That is not up for discussion or debate. It doesn't matter if you contributed anonymously in the past, as you need an account to vote and the account must have a few valid edits. Reene (リニ) 03:43, Dec 6, 2004 (UTC)

It's true that you technically can't vote: in the eyes of most experienced Wikipedians, this is plain fact, and that does include the admins that count up such votes. The purpose of my comments here and on the pages in question were to make it easier for the admin that will be counting the votes and to clarify why your vote will likely not be counted. I believe it's important to both sides to have an untainted vote, especially considering the fiasco with the last VfD concerning the main article (long story, won't explain here). You shouldn't take this personally as it isn't intended as such. I did get a trifle upset when you said I "deleted" your comments though, as such actions are deeply frowned upon, but I realize this was a misunderstanding now. Peace and Wikilove to you, and welcome to Wikipedia by the way :) Reene✎ 11:56, Dec 7, 2004 (UTC)

Welcome (again)
Hello, and welcome to Wikipedia. I see Reene has greeted you already, but I thought I'd give you some proper help with Wikipedia since you made a comment on the pump about getting educated on it. Here are some helpful links: If you'd like to get even more involved in Wikipedia, such as voting on featured articles or collaboration of the week and much more, you can always visit the community portal. Again, welcome! Johnleemk | Talk 13:56, 7 Dec 2004 (UTC)
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Thanks for your recent edits to Al Gore. I had already corrected a similar mischaracterization of that speech later in the article, and hadn't noticed it was repeated in that other section. --Allen 18:49, 17 January 2006 (UTC)

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Check out Wikipedia:Notability (films). You also could ask for help at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Films. Calliopejen1 06:15, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

Verifiability and responsible editing
I recommend that you review the Wikipedia policy on verifiability, particularly the burden of evidence. You are currently restoring content to the Project for the New American Century without reliable and verifiable references. Jimmy Wales has spoken on this matter personally, which you can read yourself at the link I provided. I'm not going to get in an edit war with you, but I will take it to the next level, because the edits you're restoring are completely irresponsible. Regards, MoodyGroove 05:14, 7 May 2007 (UTC)MoodyGroove replied on your talk page --Boscobiscotti 05:29, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
 * The second paragraph of the lead seems reasonable, but I don't understand why you insist on replacing unsourced content that contains weasel words, particularly since I've made verifiability an issue. Yes, I removed a lot of content, but not as brutishly as you make it sound. I carefully read each item, and placed them in separate bullet points, with explanations for each. If something was referenced, I weighed the reliability of the reference, whether or not it corresponded with the claim that was made (look at the "smoking gun" reference for example), and whether or not the way it was strug together constituted original research. The Controversy section is extremely problematic. I just don't understand why you're defending it in its current form. MoodyGroove 05:42, 7 May 2007 (UTC)MoodyGroove
 * Brutish? love that word. I suspect no pixels were killed in your edit, and no brutality involved :) However, it is indeed a massive edit. (perhaps heroic, not brutish, who knows?, I dont.) but large, as in: you removed the *entire* controversy section, including references. bingo - wipeout. no controversy. I suggest we work together to improve that section. I am sure we come from differing viewpoints, and together we can fashion a fair representation of the controversy.--Boscobiscotti 05:50, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
 * Fair enough, Boscobiscotti. I apologize for bristling. I don't know where you live but it's almost 0200 here on the east coast of the U.S. I need to get some shut eye, but I'll stop back tomorrow and see how it's coming along. Regards, MoodyGroove 05:58, 7 May 2007 (UTC)MoodyGroove
 * well I do have a day job. I have started with the first section and tried to remove some POV, and source claims. perhaps you will want to tweak that. as time permits, I will attempt to move through, read and address your comments as time permits in the next couple days.. lets improve and remove specific weaselish words, phrases,etc. --Boscobiscotti 06:05, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

 * It's an improvement. Keep in mind that some comments have multiple problems. For example, "Some have argued the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in March of 2003 was the first step in furthering these plans.[citation needed]" Problem 1: "Some have argued" is a weasel phrase. Problem 2: No citation. Problem 3: Hence it is original research. It's not a matter of cleaning up a comment like this, so much as removing it from the article pending a reliable source being added that explicitly makes this connection. Here's another example. "The report has been the subject of much analysis and criticism." A comment like this needs multiple citations. MoodyGroove 14:10, 7 May 2007 (UTC)MoodyGroove
 * This is one of the most irresponsible parts of the article: "One of the core missions outlined in the 2000 report Rebuilding America's Defenses is "fight and decisively win multiple, simultaneous major theater wars;" No problem so far. "After the September 11, 2001 attacks, the United States invaded Afghanistan because Osama bin Laden had taken refuge there and the administration held him responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks. In March 2003, the United States invaded Iraq citing multiple grounds.  2003 invasion of Iraq" This is absolutely unacceptable and has been removed as original research because it implies a connection between the report and the war. You get the idea. I started there, and I won't go any further until you've had a chance to substantiate the two items I just removed. MoodyGroove 14:10, 7 May 2007 (UTC)MoodyGroove

 * I suggest this discussion should be moved to the article talk page - as it is pertinent historical info about how and why changes were made.--Boscobiscotti 17:08, 7 May 2007 (UTC)

 * I think you've done a lot to improve the article, and I give you credit for that. I have nominated this article to be checked for neutrality and conformity with biographies of living persons by a third party who has not been involved in our content dispute. Best, MoodyGroove 20:31, 10 May 2007 (UTC)MoodyGroove

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Nightmares...and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle

Nightmares...and Other Tales from the Vinyl Jungle is the fifth studio album by American rock band The J. Geils Band. The album was released on September 25, 1974, by Atlantic Records.

Track listing
All songs written by Peter Wolf and Seth Justman, except as noted.

Personnel

 * Peter Wolf – lead vocals
 * J. Geils – guitar, mandolin
 * Magic Dick – harmonica
 * Seth Justman – keyboards, vocals
 * Danny Klein – bass
 * Stephen Jo Bladd – drums, vocals

Additional personnel
 * George Jessel – spoken word vocals on "Funky Judge"

Production

 * Producer: Bill Szymczyk
 * Engineers: Allan Blazek, Kevin Herron, Bill Szymczyk
 * Digital remastering: George Marino
 * Special assistance: Juke Joint Jimmy
 * Photography: Peter Himmelman

Charts
Album

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Harry Danning

Harry Danning (September 6, 1911 – November 29, 2004), nicknamed "Harry the Horse", was an American professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseball career as a catcher for the New York Giants, and was considered to be both an excellent hitter and one of the top defensive catchers of his era. He batted and threw right-handed, and was a member of the National League All-Star team for four consecutive years, 1938-41.

Early and personal life
Danning was born in Los Angeles to Jewish parents: his father, Robert Danning, was a Polish immigrant and owned a used-furniture store; his mother, Jennie Danning (née Goldberg), was a Latvian immigrant. Danning was one of six children, including three sons; Robert Danning took his sons to see baseball games, including the Pacific Coast League and the Negro league games. Robert's love of baseball inspired both Harry and his older brother Ike Danning, who played for the St. Louis Browns in 1928.

Danning attended Los Angeles High School in Los Angeles. His father became ill and Harry started working at 13, including delivering ice. Danning also worked for a rug salesman after high school. By that time, Danning's father had passed away, and the rug store job paid well — $90 a month — helping Danning support his family. He supplemented his income playing semipro baseball on Sundays, for $7.50 a week.

Baseball career
In 1931, Danning signed a $150-a-month contract with the Class-A team in Bridgeport, Connecticut, owned by the Giants. When the Bridgeport franchise folded, mid-season 1932, Danning moved to Winston-Salem, North Carolina to be part of the Piedmont League. Danning's batting average in the minor leagues was above .300 every season.

Danning first played with the New York Giants in 1933. From 1934 to 1936, he served as the Giants reserve catcher, working behind Gus Mancuso. In 1934 in spring training, despite a team reservation Jewish ballplayers Phil Weintraub and Danning were refused entry to the Flamingo Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, which had a "No Jews" policy. However, they were allowed to stay when Giants manager Bill Terry threatened he would take the whole team to another hotel if his Jewish ballplayers were not allowed in.

In the 1937 season, Danning and Mancuso shared the catching duties with Danning appearing in 93 games, while Mancuso appeared in 86 games. In 1938 Danning took over the role as the Giants starting catcher. He was selected for the National League All-Star squad in four consecutive years (1938–1941), was on the world champion Giants team that defeated the Washington Senators in the 1933 World Series, and appeared in the pennant-winning clubs that were defeated by the New York Yankees in the 1936 and 1937 World Series.

In the 1937 series, CBS announcer Ted Husing nicknamed Danning "Harry The Horse" for Damon Runyon's Broadway character.

From 1938 through 1940 Danning hit .306, .313 and .300, and finished in the top 10 in National League MVP voting in 1939 (9th) and 1940 (7th). He collected career highs in home runs (16) in 1939, and in RBIs (91) in 1940. He led all National League catchers with a .991 fielding average in 1939.

On June 9, 1939 against the pennant-winning Cincinnati Reds at the Polo Grounds, Danning was one of five Giants to hit a home run in the fourth inning, breaking the prior record of four home runs by a team in one inning. Remarkably, all five were hit by the Giants with two outs. Then, on June 15, 1940, he hit for the cycle in a game against Pittsburgh. His home run came on an inside-the-park home run that landed 460 ft on the fly in front of the Giants' clubhouse, wedged behind the Eddie Grant memorial.

Through 2010, he was ninth all-time in career hits (behind Al Rosen) among Jewish major league baseball players.

Career statistics
In addition to batting .300 or higher in three consecutive seasons, Danning had a .285 career batting average, tying Yogi Berra for the 18th highest lifetime batting average among Hall of Fame eligible major league baseball catchers. He hit 57 lifetime home runs and 397 RBIs in 890 games. He had a career fielding percentage of .985, leading National League catchers three times in putouts, and twice in assists and baserunners caught stealing. During his career, he threw out 47% of runners attempting to steal. He caught the screwballer Carl Hubbell, and was also a teammate of Mel Ott, Bill Terry and Travis Jackson, four Hall of Famers.

After baseball
During World War II, Danning served in the United States Army, and announced his retirement from baseball after his military service. He went into the automobile business in Los Angeles, and also worked as a minor league coach.

He received one vote each for the Hall of Fame in both 1958 and 1960. In 1996 he was inducted into the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

He died in Valparaiso, Indiana, at the age of 93. His obituary and photograph appeared in the December 13, 2004, edition of Sports Illustrated magazine.

Other highlights

 * The BBWAA in TSN poll for the 1940 All-Star team for both major leagues comprised Frank McCormick, 1b; Joe Gordon, 2b; Luke Appling, ss; Stan Hack, 3b; Harry Danning, c; and Bob Feller, Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer, p (January 8, 1941).
 * In 1940 Danning was depicted on a Wheaties box as "the year's best catcher". Bucky Walters and Barney McCoskey were also depicted on that box.

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User:Reene/monobook.css

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User talk:Nonoelmo

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Great spectrum (of )! I am starting to put up a few simple 1-D spectra such as for [heptane], so I'm glad we have a nice image of a good 2-D spectrum. If I want to use this COSY spectrum on a website for my classes, is it OK? I notice that there is no copyright information attached (FYI, I am tagging mine with the PD-link tag, public domain with a link to Wikipedia). Thanks, and keep up the good work, Walkerma 14:52, 10 Mar 2005 (UTC)

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