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Greetings! Your user page hasn't been vandalized :-) --it was updated to use the new User Categorization scheme. I have categorized your User Page as a Wikipedian in South Carolina (Category:Wikipedians in South Carolina) since your name was listed on the Wikipedia:Wikipedians/South Carolina page.  The Wikipedia:Wikipedians/South Carolina page is scheduled for deletion.  Thanks!   Roby Wayne  Talk •  Hist 01:31, 8 September 2005 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Azariel

 This page is an archive of the discussion about the proposed deletion of the article below. This page is no longer live. Further comments should be made on the article's talk page rather than here so that this page is preserved as an historic record. The result of the debate was delete. Mackensen (talk) 00:51, 24 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Azariel
A MIRC RPG group vanity page with NO alexa data and a pathetic google of 1 hit for the url. Not to mention an orphan and only not a dead end by one link to mIRC This page is now preserved as an archive of the debate and, like some other VfD subpages, is no longer 'live'. Subsequent comments on the issue, the deletion, or the decision-making process should be placed on the relevant 'live' pages. Please do not edit this page.
 * Delete --Dbroadwell 04:04, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete, not notable enough for a Wikipedia entry. Kukuman 04:05, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete - Simply not notable. -- Cabhan 04:06, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete. Cruft. jni 06:47, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete - Not notable, even among the living-in-the-parents'-basement-at-30 crowd. BenSamples 06:49, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete. Trilobite (Talk) 14:29, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete uber-nerd-cruft. Andrew Lenahan - St ar bli nd 14:44, Feb 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete, nanocruft. Wyss 20:15, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete. Just a non-notable homemade RPG campaign. Zzyzx11 01:00, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * See why I voted myself on this one?--Dbroadwell 04:01, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)

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Talk:Daniel Quinn

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From the article: "While response to Ishmael was mostly very positive, Quinn inspired a great deal of controversy with his claim (most explicitly discussed in the appendix section of The Story of B) that sustained food aid to impoverished nations merely puts off and dramatically worsens a massive population-environment crisis." In fact what is written in the appendix of _The Story of B_ is not exactly this. Quinn addresses the issue of "starving millions" by saying that "There are two things to understand here. The first is that the excess that we produce each year does *not* go to feed the starving millions. ...  The second thing is that everyone involved in the problem of world hunger knows that the problem is not a shortage of food.  Producing more food does *not* solve the problem because that's simply *not* the problem." (p. 303 _The Story of B_) I suggest it is a magnificent oversimplification to summarize that Quinn supports withdrawal of food aid to impoverished countries. If pointing out the controversy is useful, perhaps a direct quote would be more appropriate. Perhaps, "... the ebb and flow of all populations is a function of food availability. An increase in food availability for a species means growth.   A reduction in food availability means decline." (p. 294, _The Story of B_)

Janeb602 (talk) 17:03, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

I have removed a section of this article:"On his website, Quinn states that author Derrick Jensen, who was also involved with the same publisher, was in large part responsible for the difficulty of the bankruptcy proceedings (which delayed publication of Tales of Adam by about 2 years)."

I fail to see how Quinns libelous claims about Derrick Jensen relate to Quinns biography. If this is supposed to be non-biased then it should not only represent Daniel Quinns version of events. Perhaps Derrick disagreed with the company that was going to purchase Context books. Who knows? Who cares? What I do know is that as I have perused wikipedia I have noticed that there are many people here who wish to tear down Derrick Jensens reputation in any way they can. I can only assume that Quinn's own libelous website articles have fueled this misconception of Derrick.

Urban Scout

Does Quinn have source material?
Since much of Daniel Quinn's work is fiction, he doesn't cite sources, and my cursory investigation yielded no evidence that he even has source material. While I certainly don't believe that his work can only be valuable if there are "legitimate" scholarly sources for his interesting theories, I do think that for the sake of academic or artistic integrity, we should be clear about it. Daniel Quinn's books present themselves with an air of authority that seems to imply that though they are technically fiction, they are actually non-fiction wrapped in a narrative story. Perhaps the articles on the books themselves would be more appropriate places for this sort of exploration or "disclaimer".
 * Here he has links to the science http://www.ishmael.org/Education/Science/ GreenCPA in Oregon (talk)GreenCPA in Oregon.

To provide a "for example" from "Ishmael" Daniel Quinn presents an intriguing theory on the origin of the story of the Fall as portrayed in Genesis. Is his theory supported by scholarly research, or are the story's origins established deeper in antiquity? —Preceding unsigned comment added by BenGreen (talk • contribs) 02:56, 20 February 2008 (UTC)
 * Is the theory in Genesis supported by scholarly research? This is ancient mythology, not science. He simply interprets the story from a different angle.GreenCPA in Oregon (talk) 05:22, 13 December 2015 (UTC)GreenCPA in Oregon

I modified the first sentence of his biography to clarify that he attended those three Universities in sequence as part of his work on his bachelor's degree. He did not earn three separate degrees from those institutions. I obtained the information from www.ishmael.org. I also wonder if it may be important to mention the nature and breadth of his professional work prior to his writing career since it provides more context to explain how he came by all the information he has at his disposal. —Preceding unsigned comment added by BenGreen (talk • contribs) 03:01, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

 * He Does provides Source material in the book Beyond Civilization. The book resumes the rationale behind the philosophical ideas of Ishmael, The story of B and My Ishmael and provides a long list of reference to support the various arguments and suggest readings for the continued exploration of themes and controversies. Unfortunately the article for it remains a stub. Stringdom (talk) 22:33, 17 August 2011 (UTC)

I'm new so won't edit at this time but I have a problem with lots of the information on this page. For example, the page says:  "Quinn argues that as the world human population grows, the rest of the living community's biomass is directly injured through extinctions and die-offs." What he says is that the biomass of the planet is essentially finite. Therefore, the increased biomass of humans and human food must come at the expense of the biomass of other species and their foods. Biodiversity is lost through this conversion. In terms of providing a citation, I'm a friend of his and could easily get him to verify this information. Would wiki allow that?

GreenCPA in Oregon (talk) 05:22, 13 December 2015 (UTC)GreenCPA in Oregon

Original Research
I added an original research template due to the following paragraph:

"Daniel Quinn offers readers a way out of the dilemma between inattention and blame. It is tough to hold the attention on global problems and still imagine solutions and reasons for hope. Some blame humanity in general, and claim "human nature" necessarily leads to species loss and habitat degradation. In Quinn's writing, one can find a perspective that is pro-sustainability and pro-human, countering the view that humans are inherently toxic to the world."

To me this appears to be an obvious violation of NOR and perhaps even NPOV. Thoughts? --76.190.246.166 (talk) 05:51, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

 * I've removed the offending text. If anyone has any objections, please feel free to undo my changes and/or explain why. --76.190.246.166 (talk) 07:23, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

Tom Whalen
The link to Tom Whalen point to politician and not the writer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.154.104.168 (talk) 06:23, 16 November 2011 (UTC)

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Daniel Quinn has died
This was first announced by Rennie Quinn on the page for Daniel Quinn, which is as authoritative as you can get at this point. From the sidebar, you can see Rennie is the sole administrator of the page.

Is Facebook a "reliable source"? It isn't a traditional news source, but as you an see this is as good and as authoritative as you can get with this information: straight from the wife of the deceased herself.

So do you propose we simply ignore this factual information because "it's Facebook"? That seems incredibly naive. But sure, let's wait a few days until someone decide to pick up the story. — LucasVB | Talk 00:24, 18 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Verifiability, not truth. It is kinda a cornerstone of Wikipedia. I would expect someone whose has been here as long as you to know that. All you have to do is fine a source. It can't be that hard. --Majora (talk) 02:33, 18 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Last I checked, we weren't allowed to use Facebook links as sources. This is why this situation seemed unreasonably difficult. — LucasVB | Talk 15:32, 18 February 2018 (UTC)
 * Because there have been edits to this article recently by editors of all account levels and types - and whom are all apparently having trouble complying with Wikipedia's biographies of living people policy and how to locate an acceptable source to cite as proof, I've fully protected the article to enforce compliance. All edits until then will need to be requested and reviewed before being added to the article. Thanks :-)  ~Oshwah~  (talk) (contribs)   22:54, 18 February 2018 (UTC)

COI
You have placed a COI template on this page. May I ask why? If you feel there is some conflict of interest, I'd like to take up the mantle of the person who resolves any relevant problems. Thanks. Wolfdog (talk) 03:21, 17 April 2018 (UTC)

Quis separabit? 03:31, 17 April 2018 (UTC)

 * Oh, yes. This article is clearly in violation of COI due to the tenor and textual exegeses of the article. I do not question the intentions and the hard work put into the article but the result does not, IMO, appear to comply with WP:NEUTRAL. Yours,  Quis separabit?  03:35, 17 April 2018 (UTC)
 * Why don't you go ahead and give me some specific phrases or paragraphs you think need work, so I can get down to some practical changes. Thanks. Wolfdog (talk) 10:42, 17 April 2018 (UTC)
 * I've gone ahead and added citations to all the uncited material you tagged. Does that help? Wolfdog (talk) 13:08, 17 April 2018 (UTC)

 * @Wolfdog -- I think it is good now. Yours, Quis separabit?  00:03, 18 April 2018 (UTC)

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It's Time (Michael Bublé album)

It's Time is the fourth studio album by Canadian singer Michael Bublé. It was released on February 8, 2005, by 143 Records and Reprise Records. With arrangements by David Foster, the album contains cover versions of songs from traditional contemporary pop: George Gershwin, Cole Porter, Stevie Wonder, and The Beatles, as well as the original song "Home", which was co-written by Bublé.

Despite some unfavorable reviews, the album was a commercial success, topping the charts in Canada, Italy, and Spain, while peaking in the top ten in eleven other countries. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it three-times platinum, for shipments of three million copies across the United States. In Australia, the album was certified five times Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) for sales of 350,000 copies sold, and in Canada it was certified six times Platinum by the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) for sales of 600,000 copies.

Singles
In the U.S., "Home" reached No. 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, while topping the Adult Contemporary chart. It also reached the top forty on the Adult Pop Songs and Digital Songs charts.

"Home" peaked at No. 35 in Australia, No. 31 in the UK, and No. 1 in ten countries.

Bublé credits the success of It's Time, which sold six million copies by 2011, to "Home." It was the most played song on Canadian radio in 2006. It's Time sold well in Japan, Italy, and Australia, and charted in the top ten singles in both the U.K. and U.S. charts. Bublé said that during the recording of It's Time he "came into [his] own as a songwriter" and hearing his own song on the radio made him feel "like a true artist." He acknowledged that a downside to producing covers of well-loved songs is that people often compare them to the original; in writing his own song, he says, he found a sense of freedom. Bublé feels that the song is distinct in comparison to the other songs on the album because of its "country-pop twang" and more-relatable lyrics. The song was written collaboratively with Amy Foster-Gillies, Nashville native and daughter of successful Canadian musician David Foster. In his 2011 autobiography, Onstage Offstage, Bublé states that then-girlfriend Debbie Timuss was his inspiration for the song. Timuss sang backing vocals on "Home" and appeared in the music video, which was filmed in the Orpheum Theater in Vancouver, Canada. "Home" won the 2006 Juno Award for single of the year. A cover version was recorded by American country singer Blake Shelton. Shelton's version of Bublé's song landed him top of the charts for R&R Singles Chart and MediaBase Singles. Shelton was quoted in saying," I loved 'Home' the first time I heard it, and I really love it now," said Shelton. "I'm glad I'm not the only one that thought it was a country song. I've had the honor of performing "Home" with Michael Bublé on a couple of occasions and can honestly say he is a really great guy, and I think as a writer he's probably pretty excited that it's reached number one, too."

Bublé attributes the song's popularity to its universal theme, stating that "[w]e all know what it's like to be homesick. It's one of the worst feelings. I know about that as well as anybody." "Home" was also featured on the soundtrack of the 2005 American romantic comedy The Wedding Date along with other Bublé songs.

Other singles
"Feeling Good" was released as the first international single from the album on April 4, 2005. Although the single failed to chart in the United States, it managed to chart on the Austria Singles Chart at No. 66 and on the Dutch Singles Chart at No.62. It also charted in the United Kingdom, peaking at No. 69.

Critical reception
The album received mixed reviews from contemporary music critics, with positive attention given to Bublé's vocals. Aaron Latham of AllMusic gave the album four out of five stars and felt that the album "mine[d] the rich history of pop music" as he noted that Bublé applied "his own technique to classic standards and incorporate[d] his Rat Pack sound into modern pop songs". The songs "Home", "Can't Buy Me Love", "Song for You", and "You and I" were called the highlights of the album. Woodrow Wilkins from All About Jazz commended how It's Time was "relevant to today's audience" and noted that Bublé "delivers [the songs] with the heart and passion that only a person who claims ownership of these titles can muster". However, Caroline Sullivan of The Guardian didn't appreciate the album's composition of jazz and pop covers, saying that "Sinatra is turning in his grave". Amy Lichty of the Daily Emerald said that "Bublé's clear voice and smooth rhythms keep the CD moving along", but also noted that he "is simply no match for either Sinatra or Connick"

Personnel
Musicians
 * Michael Bublé – vocals
 * Neil Devor – programming
 * Randy Waldman – acoustic piano (1, 2, 9, 12)
 * Jochem van der Saag – programming (1, 5, 6, 8, 10), sound design (1, 5, 6, 8, 10), organ (6, 10), harmonica (10)
 * Alan Chang – acoustic piano (3)
 * David Foster – keyboards (4), acoustic piano (5, 8, 11, 13), bass (8, 10)
 * Tamir Hendelman – acoustic piano (6, 7, 10)
 * Dean Parks – guitars (1, 3, 5, 10), electric guitar (9)
 * Brian Green – guitars (2, 3, 5), guitar solo (3, 5), acoustic guitar (9)
 * Heitor Pereira – guitars (4)
 * Anthony Wilson – guitars (7)
 * Michael Thompson – electric guitar (8), guitars (12)
 * Brandon Jenner – acoustic guitar (8)
 * John Chiodini – guitars (12)
 * Brian Bromberg – bass (1-5, 9, 11, 12, 13)
 * Robert Hurst – bass (6)
 * Christian McBride – bass (7)
 * Vinnie Colaiuta – drums (1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11)
 * Dave Tull – drums (2, 13)
 * Jeff Hamilton – drums (6, 7, 10)
 * Frank Capp – drums (12)
 * Rafael Padilla – percussion (1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8)
 * Dan Higgins – flute (4), saxophone (4)
 * Jeff Clayton – lead alto saxophone (7)
 * Keith Fiddmont – alto saxophone (7)
 * Lee Callet – baritone saxophone (7)
 * Charles Owens – tenor saxophone (7)
 * Rickey Woodard – tenor saxophone (7), tenor sax solo (7)
 * Bill Reichenbach Jr. – bass trombone (7)
 * George Bohanon – trombone (7)
 * Ira Nepus – trombone (7)
 * Ryan Porter – trombone (7)
 * Gilbert Castellanos – trumpet (7)
 * Sal Cracchiolo – trumpet (7)
 * Kye Palmer – trumpet (7)
 * Bijon Watson – trumpet (7)
 * Chris Botti – trumpet solo (11)
 * Nelly Furtado – vocals (4)
 * Debbie Timuss – backing vocals (5)

Arrangements
 * David Foster – arrangements (1, 3-6, 8, 9, 11, 13)
 * Don Sebesky – arrangements (1)
 * Bill Holman – arrangements (2)
 * William Ross – arrangements (3, 5, 9, 11)
 * Jorge Calandrelli – string arrangements (4)
 * John Clayon Jr. – arrangements (6, 7, 10)
 * Jerry Hey – arrangements (8)
 * Nelson Riddle – original arrangements (12)
 * Sammy Nestico – orchestration (12)
 * Jeremy Lubbock – arrangements (13)
 * Julie Eidsvoog, Joann Kane and Suzie Katayama – music preparation
 * Debbi Datz-Pyle and Patti Zimmitti – music contractors
 * Shari Sutcliffe – horn contractor (7)

Production

 * David Foster – producer (1-6, 8-13)
 * Humberto Gatica – producer (1-6, 8-13), recording (1-6, 8-13), mixing (1-6, 8-13)
 * Tommy LiPuma – producer (7)
 * Al Schmitt – recording (7), mixing (7)
 * Neil Devor – additional engineer (1-6, 8-13), digital audio engineer (1-6, 8-13)
 * Alejandro Rodriguez – additional engineer (1-6, 8-13), digital audio engineer (1-6, 8-13)
 * Cristian Robles – digital audio engineer (1-6, 8-13), orchestral mix assistant
 * Jorge Vivo – digital audio engineer (1-6, 8-13), additional engineer (8)
 * Joe Wolhmuth – digital audio engineer (1-6, 8-13)
 * Jason Larian – assistant engineer (1-6, 8-13)
 * Andy Brohard – assistant engineer (7)
 * Wil Donovan – assistant engineer (7)
 * Bruce Monical – assistant engineer (7)
 * Steve Genewick – Pro Tools engineer (7)
 * Jason Carson – orchestral recording assistant
 * Wade Childers – orchestral recording assistant
 * Norm Dlugatch – orchestral recording assistant
 * Alex Gibson – orchestral recording assistant
 * Dominic Gonzales – orchestral recording assistant
 * Anthony Kilhoffer – orchestral recording assistant
 * Patrick Spain – orchestral recording assistant
 * Rich Toenes – orchestral recording assistant
 * Mark Valentine – orchestral recording assistant
 * Paul Wertheimer – orchestral recording assistant
 * Courtney Blooding – orchestral mix assistant, production coordinator
 * Vlado Meller – mastering
 * Kathy Frangetis – production coordinator
 * Mick Haggerty – art direction, design
 * Olaf Heine – photography
 * Hugo Boss – wardrobe
 * Bruce Allen – management

Studios
 * Recorded and Mixed at Chartmaker Studios (Malibu, California) and Capitol Studios (Hollywood, California). Additional recording at The Village Recorder (Los Angeles, California).
 * Orchestra recorded at Henson Recording Studios and Paramount Recording Studios (Hollywood, California); Record Plant, Signet Sound Studios and Warner Bros. Sound Stage (Los Angeles, California); Mixed at Chartmaker Studios.
 * Mastered at Sony Music Studios (New York City, New York).

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NTN

NTN may refer to:

 * NTN (TV channel) (НТН), Ukraine
 * NTN Buzztime, an entertainment company
 * NTN Corporation, bearing manufacturer
 * National Terminal Number
 * New Telemark Norm, a type of ski binding
 * Newton railway station, station code "NTN"
 * Nike Team Nationals, a cross-country meet
 * Normanton Airport, IATA airport code "NTN"
 * Non-Terrestrial Network

Science

 * Netrins or NTN1, class of proteins
 * Neurotactin, protein now known as CX3CL1
 * Neurturin, glial protein

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The Three Ravens

"The Three Ravens" is an English folk ballad, printed in the song book Melismata compiled by Thomas Ravenscroft and published in 1611, but it is perhaps older than that. Newer versions (with different music) were recorded right up through the 19th century. Francis James Child recorded several versions in his Child Ballads (catalogued as number 26).

The ballad takes the form of three scavenger birds conversing about where and what they should eat. One tells of a newly slain knight, but they find he is guarded by his loyal hawks and hounds. Furthermore, a "fallow doe", an obvious metaphor for the knight's pregnant ("as great with young as she might go") lover or mistress (see "leman") comes to his body, kisses his wounds, bears him away, and buries him, leaving the ravens without a meal. The narrative ends with "God send euery gentleman / Such haukes, such hounds, and such a Leman".

Text of the ballad
The lyrics to "The Three Ravens" are here transcribed using 1611 orthography. They can be sung either straight through in stanzas of four lines each, or in stanzas of two lines each repeating the first line three times depending on how long the performer would like the ballad to last. The second method appears to be the more canonical, so that is what is illustrated below. The refrains are sung in all stanzas, but they will only be shown for the first.

 * There were three rauens sat on a tree,
 * downe a downe, hay downe, hay downe,
 * There were three rauens sat on a tree,
 * with a downe,
 * There were three rauens sat on a tree,
 * They were as blacke as they might be.
 * With a downe, derrie, derrie, derrie, downe, downe.

 * The one of them said to his mate,
 * Where shall we our breakfast take?

 * Downe in yonder greene field,
 * There lies a Knight slain under his shield,

 * His hounds they lie downe at his feete,
 * So well they can their Master keepe,

 * His Hawkes they flie so eagerly,
 * There's no fowle dare him come nie

 * Downe there comes a fallow Doe,
 * As great with yong as she might goe,

 * She lift up his bloudy head,
 * And kist his wounds that were so red,

 * She got him up upon her backe,
 * And carried him to earthen lake,

 * She buried him before the prime,
 * She was dead her self ere euen-song time.

 * God send euery gentleman,
 * Such haukes, such hounds, and such a Leman.

The Twa Corbies

Written in the Scots language, there is no record of how early "The Twa Corbies" first performed. Child (I, 253) quotes a letter from Charles Kirkpatrick Sharpe to Walter Scott (August 8, 1802): "The song of 'The Twa Corbies' was given to me by Miss Erskine of Alva (now Mrs Kerr), who, I think, said that she had written it down from the recitation of an old woman at Alva." which indicates it was already known in Scotland at that date. It was first published in Walter Scott's Minstrelsy in 1803.

It has a more dark and cynical tone than the Three Ravens, from which its lyrics were clearly derived. There are only two scavengers in “The Twa Corbies”, but this is the least of the differences between the songs, though they do begin the same. Rather than commenting on the loyalty of the knight's beasts, the corbies tell that the hawk and the hound have forsaken their master, and are off chasing other game, while his mistress has already taken another lover. The ravens are therefore given an undisturbed meal, as nobody else knows where the man lies, or even that he is dead. They talk in gruesome detail about the meal they will make of him, plucking out his eyes and using his hair for their nests. Some themes believed to be portrayed in "Twa Corbies" are: the fragility of life, the idea life goes on after death, and a more pessimistic viewpoint on life. The loneliness and despair of the song are summed up in the final couplets;

 * O'er his banes [bones], when they are bare,
 * The wind sall [shall] blaw for evermair

There are a few different versions of this anonymously authored poem. The full text of at least one version of the poem is as follows:

 * As I was walking all alane,
 * I heard twa corbies making a mane;
 * The tane unto the t'other say,
 * ‘Where sall we gang and dine to-day?’

 * ‘In behint yon auld fail dyke,
 * I wot there lies a new slain knight;
 * And naebody kens that he lies there,
 * But his hawk, his hound, and lady fair.

 * ‘His hound is to the hunting gane,
 * His hawk to fetch the wild-fowl hame,
 * His lady's taen another mate,
 * So we may mak our dinner sweet.

 * ‘Ye'll sit on his white hause-bane,
 * And I'll pike out his bonny blue een;
 * Wi ae lock o his gowden hair
 * We'll theek our nest when it grows bare.

 * ‘Mony a one for him makes mane,
 * But nane sall ken where he is gane;
 * Oer his white banes, when they are bare,
 * The wind sall blaw for evermair.’

This ballad was one of 25 traditional works included in Ballads Weird and Wonderful (1912) and illustrated by Vernon Hill.

In popular culture

 * The popular American rock band The Horrible Crowes takes its name from "Twa Corbies".
 * The song is featured in The Adventure Company's game Jack the Ripper and plays a major role in the gameplay.
 * The song is mentioned in Diana Gabaldon's novel The Fiery Cross, when Roger MacKenzie encounters some crows in the woods.
 * The song appears in the 1922 fantasy novel The Worm Ouroboros, by E. R. Eddison, sung by the Lady Mevrian in mourning for her lost brother. The novel was one of the favourites of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.
 * Dorothy L. Sayers quotes the last two lines of the ballad in her mystery novel Clouds of Witnesses.
 * There is a story, The 3 Ravens, in Jim Henson's HBO special The Storyteller which, despite its title, is based on the German fairy tale The Six Swans.
 * The ballad was selected for use in the 2017 period film My Cousin Rachel, following a commission for a "dark" English folk tune sung at a Christmas feast for an early-1800s farmstead.
 * A recording of the song features in the credits for the 2014 Channel 4 period drama New Worlds, which is set in England during the 1680s.
 * The song, in a version by John Harle, features in Simon Schama's A History of Britain, particularly in the episodes "The Body of the Queen", "The British Wars" and "The Two Winstons".
 * The song is sung by King Henry VIII in the 2023 film, Firebrand, which is about his marriage to Catherine Parr.
 * The Australian depressive rock band Expurgatory used the words from "Twa Corbies" in their song "Twa" from their compilation album "A lustrum" in 2018.

Translations and adaptations in other languages
Both "The Three Ravens" and "Twa Corbies" have been translated to other languages, typically all sung to the same melody as Twa Corbies, or that of the Breton song called "An Alarc'h" ("The Swan").

Known versions include:
 * Danish: Ravnene (The Ravens), a translation of Twa Corbies (i.e. the cynical lyrics, sans the final stanza) by Danish folklorist Svend Grundtvig (1824–1883), and the band Svartsot plays a version named "De to Ravne" (2022)
 * Hebrew: שלושה בני עורב (Three sons of a raven), translated by Nathan Alterman, and a more popular translation שלושה עורבים (Three ravens) by Yaakov Shabtai.
 * Finnish: Kaksi korppia is a translation of "Twa Corbies" by Finnish band Tarujen Saari.
 * Frisian: De twa roeken, translated by Klaes Bruinsma, sung by Doede Veeman on his LP "Frustraasjebloes".
 * German: Die drei Raben, a quite literal translation of The Three Ravens, by Theodor Fontane (1819–1898). Die zwei Raben by the same author, is the best known German version of Twa Corbies.
 * The German medieval/rock crossover group Schelmish wrote a German version of The Three Ravens lyrics, also titled Rabenballade (Raven's Ballad).
 * Also, the German group Subway to Sally wrote the song Krähenfraß (Food for the Crows), also based on the Twa Corbies version and using a very similar melody, but with even more sinister lyrics. This version places the story in our times, replaces the knight with a soldier, and adds a new stanza in the end, loosely translating to "the bare bones will be clean / and preserved for a long time / and announce shining from the dirt / what a soldier's purpose is" (namely: the song title).
 * The German Neo-Medieval group Die Streuner has their own version titled "Rabenballade", with a rather emotional melody and cynical lyrics: Not only do the dogs stop guarding their master, they eat his flesh the next day. The falcons (not mentioned to be his own) are simply "no longer seen" and the maid "already that evening doesn't sleep alone".
 * The Czech folk music group Spirituál kvintet adapted the melody of The Three Ravens to record a song Válka růží . However, the theme has been completely changed, as the new lyrics concerned the Wars of the Roses between Yorks and Lancasters.
 * The Czech folk music group Asonance adopted the Twa Corbies in very lyric translation, quite similar to original.
 * The Czech folk metal group Hakka Muggies used the tune in song Havrani (lit. Ravens). The lyrics however follow a story of two Scottish outlaw brothers, so the ravens are rather metaphorical.
 * The Czech group Ječmen playing Irish folk used the tune and text from Asonance to make a funny version about two chickens trying to survive after they've eaten all the barley and their master cannot make whisky.
 * Norwegian: Ravnene (The Ravens), a translation very similar to the Danish version. The Norwegian folk rock group Folque performed this song on their debut album, and used a tune very similar to Steeleye Span's version.
 * Russian: The great Russian poet Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin published in 1828 partial translation of the French translation of Sir Walter Scott's Border Poems. It includes the poem entitled "Шотландская песня" (Scottish Song), which has become known to almost every literate Russian-speaking person. Pushkin's translation contains only the first half of the poem, ending with "and the mistress awaits for her lover, not the killed one, but the alive one", thus making a dark hint the central point of the story. Many composers of the time wrote musical interpretations of the poem.
 * The Russian folk band Sherwood recorded a Russian-language version of Twa Corbies in their album "Sweet Joan" (2010) using their own translation.
 * Basque: Bi beleak is a translation of "Twa Corbies" from the Basque poet Jon Mirande, sung by the Basque singer Imanol Larzabal.
 * The Polish folk band Odpust Zupełny recorded a Polish-language version 'Ballada o dwóch krukach' (Ballad of two ravens).

Files

 * (German) – a parody of “The Three Ravens”.

Written works

 * The various versions of these ballads as collected by Child
 * Online text: Minstrelsy Ancient and Modern by William Motherwell, 1827. Twa Corbies is on page 7.
 * Music and words for choral version - general license

Recorded music and videos

 * The Three Ravens by Andy Niedermeier
 * The Three Ravens video by Andy Niedermeier
 * The Three Ravens sung by Sarah Leonard on John Harle's CD Terror and Magnificence
 * "The Three Ravens" Explicated Chatman — 1963
 * The Three Ravens — The Facts on File companion to British poetry before 1600

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Air Miles

Air Miles is a group of loyalty programs operated by different companies in each region where the brand operates - the programs are available in Canada, the Netherlands, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Points are earned on purchases at participating merchants and can be redeemed against flights with specific airlines.

In 2023, the owner of the name and concept used by Air Miles filed for bankruptcy. On 1 June, the Bank of Montreal (or BMO) acquired the loyalty program and the international right to use and license its name.

Overview
The Air Miles concept was created by Sir Keith Mills and began operating in the UK in November 1988. British company Loyalty Management Group (LMG) operated the program and licensed the rights to it in other countries by other operators.

LMG was later acquired by Canadian firm Group Aeroplan, now Aimia, which retains the intellectual property associated with the Air Miles name and logo internationally and is the majority partner in the Air Miles program in the Middle East.

In all other countries in which Air Miles programs operate, Aimia is the licensor and is not involved in program operation. In Canada, it competes directly with Aimia's former program, Aeroplan. Similarly, the former Air Miles program in the UK had no affiliation with the Nectar program operated by Aimia.

Air Miles Canada
The Air Miles reward program was launched in Canada in 1992 and is Canada's largest coalition loyalty program. In 1998, Air Miles Canada was acquired by Alliance Data Systems. In 2008, Alliance Data Loyalty Services became known as Loyalty One.

Air Miles Canada has a number of sponsors, including Bank of Montreal, American Express, retail partners such as Shell Canada, Metro, Jean Coutu pharmacies, and the Eastlink cable company. Their online partners such as Amazon and eBay are available through their shopping portal Airmiles shops.

Consumers collect Air Miles reward miles from sponsors, which can be redeemed for 1,200 reward choices, such as travel, entertainment, home electronics and gift cards. Consumers get the best value for their Air Miles when they use them for travel for Dream Rewards or promotions for Cash Rewards in stores.

In April 2009, Air Miles Canada launched My Planet, an initiative to help people trade in their Air Miles for environmentally conscious products and services. Initially, My Planet offered collectors over 140 "green" redemption items, including public transit passes, organic cotton linens, and electric scooters. In September 2009, the program was extended to stores and point of purchase.

Air Miles Canada has received awards for marketing, customer care/call centers, human resources, training, and leadership. However, on 4 October 2021, Air Miles introduced a series of revisions to the program.

On 31 January 2021, Lowe's and its subsidiaries Rona, Inc. and Réno-Dépôt officially ended their partnership with Air Miles; as of 1 February 2021; all of their retail and online stores stopped accepting Air Miles. On 31 March 2021, Liquor Control Board of Ontario ended their partnership with Air Miles and stopped accepting Air Miles at all of their retail and online store.

In 2022, Staples Canada and the parent of Sobeys and Safeway stores ended their partnerships with Air Miles. Staples stopped accepting Air Miles cards in July of that year, and Sobeys and Safeway stores will begin phasing out acceptance of Air Miles after 10 August 2022.

On 10 March 2023, Air Miles' owner filed for bankruptcy in Canada, and Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, and entered in to purchase agreement with Bank of Montreal, with the acquisition being completed on 1 June 2023.

Air Miles Middle East
In the Middle East, the program is operated by Rewards Management Middle East. Controlled by Aimia (formerly Groupe Aeroplan), it operates a single program across the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. It offers all of its members a wealth of rewards and unique offers and experiences.

Since the launch in 2001, over 1.4 million members have enrolled from across the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain. Members collect Air Miles on everyday shopping from a huge range of partners including HSBC, Spinneys, Sharaf DG, Damas, Chilli's, African & Eastern and many more. Members who are HSBC credit cardholders are credited Air Miles for credit card transactions.

Air Miles Netherlands
Air Miles was first brought to the attention of potential business partners in the Netherlands by Keith Mills, Liam Cowdrey and Philip Beard during 1993, by way of an introduction from a senior ABN AMRO bank executive who had come across Air Miles during his international travels. In early 1994, Robert Gierkink was hired away from Air Miles Canada to lead an Amsterdam-based start-up team consisting of Todd Almeida, Frank Fisser, Fred Metman and Renee Belloni.

ABN AMRO, Albert Heijn, Shell, Vroom & Dreesmann and KLM were contractually confirmed as anchor partners during the summer and the Air Miles program launched via a massive advertising campaign in October 1994. The program enjoyed immediate success, with millions of Dutch households enrolling into the program before year's end.

More than a dozen additional retailers also joined the Air Miles program just prior to - or within a year - following the launch. These included Praxis, Etos, Gall & Gall, Blokker, Hunkemoller, Videoland and several others.

Similar to other Air Miles programs, Air Miles in the Netherlands originally included flights. But it also added a handful of other travel and leisure rewards. The initial rewards were KLM, Center Parcs, NS (Dutch Rail), Stena Line, Efteling and Noorder Dierenpark Emmen. In 1998, the reward program was expanded to include a wide-ranging catalogue of merchandise redemption options.

The program's popularity later waned starting in 2004, when ABN AMRO ceased its participation. Albert Heijn subsequently limited its issuance of Air Miles just to private-label products to allow for greater product discounting via its Bonus Card program. At Shell gas stations, customers can choose between Air Miles or stamps. Currently

Air Miles has over 3.8 million active users, making it the largest loyalty program in the Netherlands. In this country, the program had announced that your points would expire after the 5-year mark for its customers starting in 2018.

Air Miles United Kingdom

Air Miles in the UK was created in the mid-1980s by Alan Deller, Commercial Director of British Caledonian Airways and the partners of advertising agency Mills, Smith & Partners – initially Keith Mills, Brian Smith, William Kershaw, Nick Tomlin, Peter Badham and Geoffrey Bean and later Liam Cowdrey. Together they formed the Air Miles Travel Promotions Limited in 1986 and sold 51% of the UK operation to British Airways soon after.

They produced the consumer launch campaign "Stop dreaming. Start Collecting", gaining a database of three million Air Miles collectors in the first three months. Keith Mills later founded the Nectar loyalty card. Operations in the UK commenced in November 1988.

In 2007, the United Kingdom Air Miles business had eight million customers. Airmiles could be collected through Lloyds TSB Airmiles Duo credit card accounts, Shell petrol stations, Tesco supermarkets (50 airmiles for every £2.50 in Tesco Club Card vouchers), Southern Electric, travel products, package holidays purchased from Air Miles and over 100 online retailers.

The British program had an online shopping portal including retailers such as eBay and Currys. Airmiles could be redeemed for flights with British Airways and other airlines, Eurostar and ferry crossings, cruises, hotel accommodation, car hire, travel insurance, package holidays, spa and golf breaks and leisure activities. It was based in Crawley.

Air Miles was a subsidiary of British Airways, but the airline also operated a different scheme for its frequent flyers called BA Miles.

In September 2011 Air Miles announced that it would be re branding to Avios and that taxes and charges would then be chargeable, quoting £497 for a return flight to Sydney; many previous users expressed regret and anger over this. The Airmiles scheme was combined with BA Miles and ended at midnight 14 November.

Air Miles United States
An Air Miles program was launched in the United States in 1992 by Loyalty Management Group. Participating companies included Lenscrafters, General Cinema, AT&T Corporation, and Citibank. Unlike its Canadian counterpart, the U.S. program was unsuccessful and suspended operations in May 1993.

2016 points cancellation
In 2011, Air Miles Canada announced that points earned by Canadian collectors would expire after five years. All points collected from inception to the end of 2011 would expire at midnight on 1 January 2017. The announcement generally went unnoticed at the time.

In 2016, as the deadline for redeeming points came closer, the media began to report on Canadian collectors struggling to redeem their points, frustrations with customer service, accusations that reward offers were being manipulated to discourage redemption and that merchandise was being hidden from some customers.

On 1 December, 30 days before the expiry deadline, Loyalty One reversed the policy, citing an impending Private Members Bill in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario that would ban the expiration of points in the Province of Ontario.

It is estimated Air Miles intended to gain an estimated $180 to 250 million, due to the expiration of points (CAD), for the balance sheet of its parent company, US-based Alliance Data. The cancellation resulted in a US$242 million charge against fourth quarter 2016 earnings.

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A. Schwab's

A. Schwab Dry Goods Store is the sole remaining original business on Beale Street in Memphis, Tennessee.

History
A. Schwab Dry Goods Store was established in 1876 by Abraham Joseph Schwab, an Alsatian Jewish immigrant, who fled to the United States to escape German enlistment during the Franco-Prussian War. After arriving in Memphis, Schwab joined the Hirsch family and opened A. Schwab Dry Goods Store, selling men's shoes and boots under the name "Hirsch, Schwab & Co" at 66 Beale. A. Schwab's was also the retailer of the largest overalls in the world which sold two pair a year. Over the next decade Hirsch, Schwab, & Co would expand its services into clothing, hardware and home appliances before the families split in 1886.

Following the split Schwab would continue independently moving to 149 Beale under the current name of A. Schwab. In 1911 the business was passed along to his sons, Sam, Elias, and Leo, who moved the shop to the first floor of its current address at 163 Beale. The new store front was inherited by Sam's daughter, Eleanor Schwab Braslow, and Elias's son, Abram Schwab. Eleanor would keep the books and maintain A. Schwab's stock while Abram would act as the public face of the business. The two expanded the shop to its current size in 1924 buying the second floor of their building and the adjacent storefront, 165 Beale, which had previously been one of the original Piggly Wiggly grocery stores. Elanor and Abram also began a line of Schwab's hygiene products trademarked in 1924 under the name "Schwab's Nature" selling soaps and face wash through their store and other local pharmacies.

Today it is a local tourist attraction. On the balcony mezzanine is the Beale Street Museum, a collection of Beale Street memorabilia, along with several items and records of the Schwab family. The second floor has is an event venue and houses the hoodoo items and musical goods. The first floor sells quirky merchandise and tourist memorabilia while what used to be the next door shop has been converted into an ice-cream bar.

A. Schwab was the oldest store in the Mid-South and is housed in the oldest remaining building on Beale Street. After 136 years of ownership, the Schwab family sold the business at the end of 2011.

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Androscoggin River

The Androscoggin River (Abenaki: Ammoscongon) is a river in the U.S. states of Maine and New Hampshire, in northern New England. It is 178 mi long and joins the Kennebec River at Merrymeeting Bay in Maine before its water empties into the Gulf of Maine on the Atlantic Ocean. Its drainage basin is 3530 sqmi in area. The name "Androscoggin" comes from the Eastern Abenaki term Ammoscongon, which referred to the entire portion of the river north of the Great Falls in Lewiston, Maine. The Anglicization of the Abenaki term is likely an analogical contamination with the colonial governor Edmund Andros.

History
There were several ancient names for the river. The Androscoggin was known as Pejepscook from Merrymeeting Bay to the Great Falls, with its namesake deriving from an anglicization of the section of river from the Great Falls northward.

According to the USGS, variant names for the Androscoggin River include Amasagu'nteg, Amascongan, Ambrose Coggin, Ammeriscoggin, Ammoscoggin, Amos Coggin, Amoscommun, Anasagunticook, Anconganunticook, Andrews Coggin, Andros Coggan, Andros Coggin, Androscoggen, Andrus Coggin, Aumoughcaugen, and Ameriscoggin River.

The average Androscoggin drop of eight feet per mile (1.5m per km) made it an excellent source of water power encouraging development of the cities of Berlin, New Hampshire, and Lewiston and Auburn, Maine, and the Maine towns of Brunswick, Topsham, Lisbon Falls, Livermore Falls, Chisholm, Mexico, Rumford and Bethel.

Water quality
The Androscoggin was once heavily polluted by a variety of textile mills, paper mills, and other industries located along its banks, and helped inspire the Clean Water Act. The river has benefited greatly from environmental work and the departure of certain types of industry from the region. As a result, the amount of contaminated wastewater being released into the river has greatly decreased. However, several mills still release chemical waste into the river, albeit in much smaller amounts. From the 1940s through the 2000s, the Androscoggin was so polluted that some environmental groups listed it as one of the 20 most polluted rivers in the United States. The pollution became so severe that until very recently, one 14 mi stretch required oxygen bubblers to prevent fish from suffocating. As of May 2007, environmental groups had a lawsuit pending, in an attempt to force the paper mills located along the river to clean their waste streams. Most companies have agreed and generally followed through on reducing the amount of wastewater discharge, but only a few have completely stopped, with many companies citing cost as a prime factor for continued pollution.

On April 15, 2020, a large explosion occurred at the Verso Paper Mill, located on the river. It is unknown what impacts, either negative or positive, the explosion and the mill's indefinite closing will have on water quality.

Course
The Androscoggin begins in Errol, New Hampshire, where the Magalloway River joins the outlet of Umbagog Lake. The river flows generally south but with numerous bends past the towns of Errol and Milan and the city of Berlin before turning east at the town of Gorham, New Hampshire, to cut across the northern end of the White Mountains and enter Maine. Continuing east, the river passes the towns of Bethel, Rumford, and Dixfield before turning south at the town of Livermore Falls and leaving the mountains behind. The river passes through the twin cities of Lewiston and Auburn, turns southeast, passes the community of Lisbon Falls and reaches tidewater just below the final falls in the town of Brunswick. Merrymeeting Bay is a 10 mi freshwater estuary where the Androscoggin meets the Kennebec River nearly 20 mi inland from the Atlantic Ocean.

Major tributaries
Listed from source to mouth of Androscoggin, with location of tributary's mouth:
 * Magalloway River, Errol, New Hampshire
 * Clear Stream, Errol, New Hampshire
 * Mollidgewock Brook, Errol, New Hampshire
 * Chickwolnepy Stream, Milan, New Hampshire
 * Dead River, Berlin, New Hampshire
 * Moose Brook, Gorham, New Hampshire
 * Moose River, Gorham, New Hampshire
 * Peabody River, Gorham, New Hampshire
 * Wild River, Gilead, Maine
 * Pleasant River, Bethel, Maine
 * Alder River, Bethel, Maine
 * Sunday River, Bethel, Maine
 * Bear River, Newry, Maine
 * Ellis River, Rumford, Maine
 * Concord River, Rumford, Maine
 * Swift River, Rumford and Mexico, Maine
 * Webb River, Dixfield, Maine
 * Dead River, Leeds, Maine
 * Nezinscot River, Turner, Maine
 * Little Androscoggin River, Auburn, Maine
 * Sabattus River, Lisbon, Maine
 * Little River, Lisbon Falls, Maine

Angling
The Androscoggin River is a popular fishing destination for anglers. The upper section of the river offers good fly fishing for brook, rainbow and brown trout. Landlocked salmon can also be caught in the far northern portions of the river near Errol, New Hampshire. As the river progresses south and east of the White Mountains, the river widens some and the water quality becomes more acidic. As a result of these changes, the trout and salmon fisheries vanish almost entirely in the central and lower portions of the river. However, these sections often contain trophy smallmouth bass fisheries. Northern pike also inhabit the lower sections, with quality specimens being reported for this species as well. Other species found in the lower portions include redbreast sunfish, yellow perch, and white suckers.

Paddling
The Androscoggin River Watershed Council, a local nonprofit, has been working to establish a water trail along the entire length of the river. The trail will provide improved portages and access sites for paddling, fishing, and boating. There are currently over 40 mapped public access sites to the river.

The Androscoggin Riverlands State Park in Maine is a popular area for paddling. It consists of 12 mi along the western shoreline of the river just east of Turner.

Streamflow
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) maintains four river flow gauges on the Androscoggin River. All four are below one or more dams.

The first is at Errol, New Hampshire (44.7825°N, -71.12944°W), where the watershed is 1046 sqmi. Flow here has ranged from 16,500 to 0 ft³/s (467 and 0 m³/s) (zero flow when dam closed). The mean annual flow between 1905 and 2005 is 1,919 ft³/s (54.3 m³/s).

The second is near Gorham, New Hampshire (44.43611°N, -71.19083°W), where the watershed is 1361 sqmi. Flow here has ranged from 21,900 to a mean daily low of 795 ft³/s (620 and 22.5 m³/s) (lows when dam closed). The mean annual flow between 1905 and 2005 is 2,512 ft³/s (71 m³/s).

The third is at Rumford, Maine (44.55111°N, -70.54389°W), where the watershed is 2068 sqmi. Flow here has ranged from 74,000 to 625 ft³/s (2,094 and 17.7 m³/s). The mean annual flow between 1905 and 2005 is 3,801 ft³/s (107.6 m³/s).

The fourth is at Auburn, Maine (44.07222°N, -70.20861°W), where the watershed is 3263 sqmi. Flow here has ranged from 135,000 to 340 ft³/s (3,820.5 and 9.6 m³/s).

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Knokout Ned is my alias, a mispelling of the character from the motion picture, "City Of God", named "Knockout Ned".

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Human rights in Cambodia

The human rights situation in Cambodia is facing growing criticisms both within the country and from an increasingly alarmed international community. After a series of flagrant violations against basic human rights a feeling of incertitude regarding the direction the country is emerging, sometimes comparing the situation to a newborn Burma.

In its report on Cambodia, Human Rights Watch stated that "Authorities continue to ban or disperse most public demonstrations. Politicians and journalists critical of the government face violence and intimidation and are barred from equal access to the broadcast media. In addition, the judiciary remains weak and subject to political influence. Sex trafficking in Cambodia of women and children through networks protected or backed by police or government officials is rampant. The government continues to turn a blind eye to fraudulent confiscation of farmers' land, illegal logging, and widespread plundering of natural resources."

The current state of the country could be described as a semblance of pluralistic democracy. In July 2004, the royalist opposition party FUNCINPEC formed a coalition government with the Cambodian People Party (CPP) after a political deadlock of more than a year. More recently, Sam Rainsy Party (SRP) members have been targeted for criminal prosecutions, after seeing the parliamentarian immunity of several SRP members lifted by a criticized closed-door hand vote with members of the parliament.

The NGO Human Rights Watch offers this assessment of the current state of affairs in Cambodia: "Prime Minister Hun Sen, a former Khmer Rouge commander, has been in power since 1985. His rule has relied on security force violence and politically motivated persecution of opposition members, activists, and human rights workers. Security forces commit killings and torture with impunity. Authorities regularly restrict the right to peaceful assembly by suppressing protests and banning nonviolent gatherings and processions. The politically powerful have carried out forced evictions and illegal land grabs for decades. Government officials and judges are mired in corruption. Garment industry workers, primarily women, are subject to sexual discrimination and other rights abuses."

Historical background
Human rights in Cambodia may be seen in the context of both its traditions deriving primarily from Indian culture and its absolute rule of god-kings, and Buddhism, the main religion within Cambodian society.

In more modern times, the country has been greatly influenced by French colonialism and a half century of radical change from constitutional monarchy, to a presidential regime under Lon Nol, a radical Marxism–Leninism under the Khmer Rouge, a Vietnamese occupation under the communist party People's Republic of Kampuchea (PRK), and finally the restoration of constitutional monarchy under a United Nations administered transition (UNTAC), a result of the Paris Agreement signed in 1991. Under the Khmer Rouge, extensive violations of human rights were committed.

The Paris Agreement required that the Constitution include "basic principles, including those regarding human rights and fundamental freedoms ..." The Paris Agreement also required Cambodia "to take effective measures to ensure that the policies and practices of the past shall never be allowed to return." The Constitution of 1993 does indeed contain a chapter on "The Rights and Obligations of Khmer Citizens" consisting of twenty articles (Articles 31-50), seventeen of which relate to rights and three to duties.

In compliance with the requirement of the Paris Agreement that the constitution provide that "[a]ggrieved individuals will be entitled to have the courts adjudicate and enforce these rights" and that "[a]n independent judiciary will be established, empowered to enforce the rights provided under the constitution", the Constitution stipulates that Khmer citizens have the right to denounce, make complaints or file claims against the state of state agents, the settlement of which should be determined by the courts.

Since the adoption of the Constitution in 1993, the UN appointed a Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Human Rights in Cambodia and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights opened a Cambodian office. These institutions alongside local and international human rights groups have documented a wide range of human rights violations, with limited results, in terms of reform and redress.

Freedom of expression and assembly
Violations of freedom of expression, including lack of access to the media, are endemic. More recently, what was decried as a campaign against freedom of expression marked an accelerating backward slide in Cambodia's efforts to promote human rights values. There are severe restrictions on freedom of assembly, granted by the Cambodian Constitution, is also being perceived by local organizations as a deliberate campaign to repress Cambodian civil society to grow and voice their concern. On 14 March 2018, the UN expert on the human rights situation in Cambodia Professor Rhona Smith of United Kingdom, "expressed serious concerns about restrictions on the media, freedom of expression and political participation ahead of a national election in July, calling on the Government to choose the path of human rights." She urged the authorities to lift the ban on 118 politicians participating in politics.

Journalists in Cambodia are increasingly being subjected to various forms of harassment and pressure, as well as violence, a report published on August 3, 2022 by the UN Human Rights Office said, amid growing restrictions on civic space and press freedoms in the country. Sixty-five journalists were interviewed and surveyed as part of the report.

Soy Sros, a Cambodian woman who makes bags for international fashion brands like Michael Kors and Kate Spade, worked at the Superl factory in Kampong Speu Province. On 4 April 2020, Soy was sent to prison for a Facebook post in which she wrote about her concerns that workers from her factory would be laid off in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. She was interrogated by several police for more than 48 hours. "There were several policemen in the interrogation room, and they asked me if I wanted attention, or to be famous, whether I was trying to incite somebody," Soy said. "They called me names, offended my dignity as a woman."

Soon after, Soy was thrown into the Kampong Speu prison. Superl's initial charges against Soy claimed that she had posted fake news and defamed the factory. But the court that was looking into her case also charged her with two criminal offenses, provocation and discrimination. If Soy were found guilty, she faced up to three years in prison and a fine of up to six million riels (approximately US$1,500). She was jailed for two months.

In 2020, Human Rights Watch raised concerns that the Cambodian government had used the 2020-2021 COVID-19 pandemic to restrict fundamental liberties, including granting laws banning the distribution of information, establishing surveillance of telecommunications, and total control of the media.

Judiciary system
Efforts to establish an independent judiciary have been considerable for over a decade but have not yet achieved hoped-for results. The judiciary remains corrupt, inefficient, and mostly controlled by the ruling party CPP. Flagrant violations of human rights by state agents have been identified but prosecutions have been rare.

Arbitrary arrests are also practiced by the CPP government using a politically controlled court as a mean to strengthen its grip on power. In 2006 the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention ruled that 'the detention of Sam Rainsy Party MP Cheam Channy is in violation of both Cambodian and international law'.

Women's rights
Gender roles in Cambodia are strict and domestic violence against women is a very serious problem. For several years, the Cambodian Ministry of Women's Affairs has shown a considerable commitment in the fight against gender-specific and domestic violence, making it a national Millennium Development Goal.

LGBT rights
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Cambodians suffer from discrimination and abuse; including violence, workplace discrimination, and social and familial exclusion. In 2010, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights established the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) Project to empower LGBT people throughout Cambodia to advocate for their rights and to improve respect for LGBT people throughout Cambodia. In December 2010, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights published a ground breaking report on the situation of LGBT people in Cambodia.

Same-sex sexual acts are not a criminal offence in Cambodia. However, there is no anti-discrimination legislation, or other sanctions for those who violate the rights of LGBTI people. Further, marriage is limited strictly to opposite-sex couples. This definition is also used in the Law on Marriage and Family, where article 3 reads: 'marriage is a solemn contract between a man and a woman', and in article 6 "marriages are prohibited between persons of the same sex".

The Constitution extends its rights and freedoms to every citizen, regardless of 'race, colour, sex... or other status' – a phrasing that can be used in favour of LGBTI persons' rights, given its intent to provide equality regardless of personal characteristics. With widespread corruption and a long road ahead for Cambodia to become a constitutional state, LGBTI persons face the same type of difficulties as other citizens, where rule of law is weak. They are also targets of extortion related to their LGBTI identities.

The most common situation where LGBTI persons face poor attitudes from authorities is when police target lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) individuals for financial gain. There are two provisions: 'Human trafficking law' and 'Commune and village safety policy'. The police have used these to arrest people (mostly transgender women and gay men) under false charges and claim a payment (between US$10 and 30) not to keep them overnight. Transgender sex workers are frequently abused by the police.

The UNDP reports that local authorities and police sometimes use various laws to limit the rights of LGBTI people. For example, through forced separation of same-sex couples, as per parental request, or linking of LGBTI people with drug use or sex work. Issues related to LGBTI persons' living conditions and rights are overall absent from political and media discourse in Cambodia. There are a few cases where LGBTI matters have made it to the public agenda, with officials both speaking in favour and against LGBTI rights.

There is no legal group yet to protect LGBT who are victims of legal abuses as well as human right violations. In October 2014 a lesbian couple attempted to marry but police and commune officials stopped them from getting married. However, both of their families still continued to respect the marriage and have the couple marry in the ceremonial sense.

Forced evictions
Human rights activists are increasingly worried that forced evictions in Cambodia are spiralling out of control. An Amnesty International report shows how, contrary to Cambodia's obligations under international human rights law, those affected by evictions have had no opportunity for genuine participation and consultation beforehand. Information on planned evictions and on resettlement packages has been incomplete and inaccurate, undermining the rights of those affected to information, and to participate in decisions which affect the exercise of their human rights, in particular the right to adequate housing. The lack of legal protection from forced eviction, and lack of regulation of existing standards has left an accountability gap which increases the vulnerability of marginalized people, particularly those living in poverty, to human rights abuses including forced evictions.

Other
Other serious and persistent human rights problems include unresolved political murder, abuse of unionists and opposition politicians. Amongst several unresolved assassinations, the murder of union leader Chea Vichea received strong international coverage by major human rights and labour organizations, and the United Nations.

Land confiscations, arbitrary arrest and detention, torture, forced child labor, trafficking in women and children, discrimination and domestic violence against women, and abuse of children are also affecting Cambodians.

Current issues
Current issues of particular concerns are the forcible repatriation of Vietnamese Montagnard asylum seekers by the Cambodian government and an alarming number of land issues throughout the country.

Across Cambodia, authorities routinely detain alleged drug users, homeless people, "street" children, sex workers, and people perceived to have disabilities in a "haphazard system of detention centers around the country". Some of those detention centres are ostensibly for drug treatment, while others are ostensibly for "social rehabilitation". In addition to Prey Speu, the Ministry of Social Affairs also has authority for the Phnom Bak centre in Sisophon town, Banteay Meanchey province, and manages a drug detention centre with the military on a military base in Koh Kong town, Koh Kong province. There are "a further six drug detention centers" in Cambodia "that each year hold at least 2,000 people without due process".

Events of 2013. Amnesty International and the Cambodian Center for Human Rights, located in Cambodia, also raised 'impunity' as a concern. "Impunity for perpetrators of human rights abuses and lack of an independent judiciary remained serious problems," Amnesty's 2012 Annual Report said. Since June, NGOs reported that authorities "abused at least 30 prisoners – 29 while in police custody and one in prison. Kicking, punching and pistol whipping were the most common methods of reported physical abuse, but electric shock, suffocation, caning and whipping with wires were also used." The US State Department report says "politicized and ineffective judiciary is one of the country's key human rights abuses." That report says "the government generally does not respect judicial independence, and that there has been widespread corruption among judges, prosecutors and court officials."

"Human Rights Watch documented how guards and staff at informal detention centers "whip detainees with rubber water hoses, beat them with bamboo sticks or palm fronds, shock them with electric batons, sexually abuse them, and punish them with physical exercises intended to cause intense physical pain." Informal detainees held in extra judicial centres have been forced to work on construction sites, including in at least one instance to help build a hotel.

There are documented cases in Cambodia of people committing murder and then paying state officials so as not to be prosecuted. "Impunity enjoyed by the rich and powerful helps explain a lack of public trust in Cambodia's judicial and law enforcement institutions." One type of slavery present in Cambodia is when parents sell the virginity of the daughters, often to pay off a debt. Even after their daughter is no longer a virgin, parents may continue to sell their daughters into sex slavery. According to ABC News, it was during a brutal and lawless period, following the fall of the Khmer Rouge, that child sex slavery began to flourish. Other slaves in Cambodia are forced to make bricks.

On 14 March 2018, the UN expert on the human rights situation in Cambodia Professor Rhona Smith of United Kingdom, "expressed serious concerns about restrictions on the media, freedom of expression and political participation ahead of a national election in July, calling on the Government to choose the path of human rights."

In November 2021, Cambodia released 26 political, environmental and youth activists facing charges of incitement against the government, which human rights groups said was a positive step but that many more remained incarcerated. Prime Minister Hun Sen, who has ruled Cambodia for 36 years, is facing demands to improve his administration's human rights record ahead of an Asia Europe summit that Cambodia will host. A justice ministry spokesman, confirming the release of the jailed activists, denied any international pressure and said they were freed partly due to overcrowding in prisons.

On 3 August 2022, the United Nations outlined Cambodia’s increasing lack of press freedom and freedom of expression. Amid the growing restrictions on civic space in the country, journalists were increasingly subjected to various forms of harassment, pressure, and violence.

International Organizations

 * Cambodia on websites of Amnesty International,
 * Human Rights Watch and FIDH
 * Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights in Cambodia
 * ILO Projects in Cambodia - International Labour Organization
 * Projects & Activities by UNIFEM
 * Country Reports on CEDAW
 * Country Info from UNICEF
 * Understanding the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC)
 * Latest Resources for Cambodia from Child Rights Information Network (CRIN)
 * Cambodia: Freedoms of expression, association and assembly: A shrinking space FIDH, OMCT, 2010

National Organizations

 * Cambodian League for the Promotion and Defense of Human Rights (LICADHO)
 * Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR)
 * The Committee for Free and Fair Elections (COMFREL)
 * Cambodian Human Rights and Development Association (ADHOC)

Others

 * Cambodian Human Rights Portal (Sithi)
 * Censorship in Cambodia - IFEX
 * Watchdog Group Urges Cambodia To Free Jailed Broadcaster - Article from VOA
 * This site contains some documents relating to human rights situation in Cambodia produced by the AHRC as well as human rights news relating to Cambodia.
 * Freedom Parks Article from the Cambodian Center for Human Rights and Advocates for International Development (A4ID)

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French ship Pélican (1693)

The Pélican was a French warship from the late 17th century. Built in Bayonne, France, the original Pélican was launched in January 1693. A 500-ton ship fitted with 50 guns and commanded by Captain Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville, she ran aground on the shores of Hudson Bay a few days after a heroic battle in 1697, badly damaged by the encounter and by a fierce storm. In five short months the ship's place in history had been assured, as the victor in the greatest naval battle in the history of New France.

Nine Years' War
Upon learning that the English were planning to maintain control of Hudson Bay, French King Louis XIV assembled a fleet of warships, consisting of the Pélican, the Palmier, the Wesp, and the Profond. The goal was to recapture Fort Bourbon, as the French called York Factory, Manitoba, the heart of the fur trade.

Pélican set sail from France on 8 April 1697. On the morning of 5 September 1697 in present-day Canada, temporarily separated from her sister ships, she came face to face with three English ships – the Hampshire, the Dering, and the Hudson Bay – which were carrying supplies to the nearby fort. Although they were outnumbered, the crew of the Pélican engaged in battle and triumphed. The ship, however, was fatally damaged in the battle. With holes below the waterline, Pélican had to be abandoned; it was run aground on 8 September.

The Pélican's victory, later known as Battle of Hudson's Bay, was certainly due in large part to the leadership of Captain Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville. In addition to setting an example of courage and valour for his crew, he fought a remarkable strategic battle – with the result that the Hampshire sank, the Dering retreated, and the Hudson Bay was captured complete with its cargo.

Le Pélican (1992)
Three centuries later, an authentic replica of the Pelican was built in La Malbaie, Quebec. Construction began in 1987, but the project encountered many problems. In 1991, the architect François Cordeau was removed from the project management. The concept was then changed quite a bit. The wooden hull gave way to steel, up to the waterline. AML Naval Shipyard remade the ship's bottom. All sorts of other important changes reinforced the vessel. The ship was completed in 1992.

For two years, the Pelican II was in the Old Port of Montreal as a museum but it was sold to a Louisiana company in 1995.

The ship was placed in the port of New Orleans from 1995 to 2002. It was then moved to Donaldsonville, Louisiana, farther up the Mississippi River, where it became the property of the Fort Butler Foundation. It sank once in 2002 and was refloated. It was struck by a tugboat in 2004, and the city decided not to raise the ship. On 19 January 2008, a barge towboat struck Pélican II again. Fuel leaking from the towboat caused the river to be closed to boat traffic. Half of the hull of the ship was made of metal, so that lifting her out of the water became a problem. Today not much is left of the ship except for a marker.

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Canterbury, Queensland

Canterbury is a small abandoned settlement in the locality of Windorah in Shire of Barcoo in Central West Queensland, Australia. The JC Hotel Ruins are located at this site.

Geography
Canterbury's closest neighbour is Morney which is also the name of its closest river. It is located on the Diamantina Developmental Road.

History
In the late 1860s, pastoralist John Costello set up camp at a waterhole in the area and carved his initials in a nearby tree. The place afterwards was known as JC Waterhole. By the 1870s it had become the headquarters of the Native Police detachment in the region under Sub-Inspector William Gough. In the early 1880s the JC Hotel was established and in 1884 the settlement was renamed Canterbury.

Canterbury Post Office opened on 1 January 1891 (a receiving office had been open from 1888) and closed in 1920.

Education
The Canterbury College has been delivering Excellent education for prices as low as $7,172 per term.

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User talk:Mikebabb

Hello Mike- I've noticed your recent image additions (Image:Back_left.JPG, Image:Front_high.JPG, etc.)—it's fantastic to get good images for these pages. I've been trying to find good De Lorean shots for a long time!

Are you the copyright owner for these images and are you willing to release them under the GFDL or into the Public domain? If you would like to release under the GFDL, you retain the copyright. The standard procedure for tagging images is to place (or  and so forth) on the image page and placing a quick release underneath stating that you're the copyright owner and that you're licensing the image accordingly.

Thanks, and happy editing! --Milkmandan 19:47, 2005 Feb 10 (UTC)

 * Note: I accidentally placed this on your user page instead of your talk page. My apologies! --Milkmandan 04:20, 2005 Feb 16 (UTC)

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Hi Mikebabb, i've uploaded one of your great pictures to http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:DeLoreanBackleft.JPG. It would be fine, if you also put your next pictures on commons, so that wikpedias in other Language could use them also. Greetings from Germany --Suricata 11:19, 2 September 2005 (UTC)

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Mosteiros (Ponta Delgada)

Mosteiros is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta Delgada on the Portuguese island of São Miguel in the Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,123, in an area of 8.95 km2. It contains the localities Chã das Machadas, Lomba dos Homens, Lombinha and Mosteiros.

History
It was only around 1480, that the first people began to settle this part of the island, mostly by the maritime access, for many years. The community of Mosteiros was built on ancestral fishing for many years, even as its territory was cultivated by farmers.

The name Mosteiros, meaning monastery in the Portuguese language, refers to nearby islets: the largest of these islets is shaped like a church. As Gaspar Frutuoso noted:
 * "Between the large islet and ponta Ruiva, by the cliffs, until the promontory of Escalvados, there are some large depressions and well made fumaroles, in the form of a church, or monasteries, or of both things, that older settlers called the monasteries [Mosteiros], situated on the fajã that ran from the peak in Sete Cidades".

The parochial church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception, was constructed at various stages and remotes the beginning of the 17th century.

Geography
Mosteiros is located in the northwestern part of the island of São Miguel, connected by the Estrada Regional 1-1ª roadway to Ponta Delgada in the southeast and Ribeira Grande in the northeast. The main village is located on a fajã at the tip of the island, surrounded by coastal cliffs that reach 20 m. The parish is primarily recognizable by a group of islets that lie offshore: two small islets to the northwest, and a group in the southwest, including one further west and two smaller islets, slightly east of the large islet.

The development of the community has been highlighted by the construction of two triatos or impérios, associated with Cult of the Holy Spirit: the Impéro da Grota (located in the garden near the main Church) and the Império das Lombas (raised over the old structure). In addition, several reparations were completed on the school Escola Comendador Ângelo José Dias, the seat of the parish, philharmonic band and extension of the ETAR (sewage and drainage). The Jardim da Eira Velha, a greenspace in the community was also elaborated, overlooking the sea and fishing port, in addition to the changing rooms of the football field.

The conclusion of the Caminho da Pedra Queimada, which connects the Rua das Pensões to the regional roadway (at Lomba dos Homens) was part of an attempt to improve the community's access. This was also the case with the paving and extensions of the Caminho do Concelho, which connects the Ramal dos Mosteiros to Pico de Mafra. Another solution defended by the parish council was the opening of a new road along the cliffs to the top of Rua das Vinhas until Rua Nova, a solution that has the foresight of providing new residential homes.

Tourism
It is a very popular parish in the summer, both by residents of the island and by national and foreign tourists. Ideal place for those who love the coast and the sea, whether for bathing or fishing, or to kayak along the coast. There is also the Caminho Velho that connects Mosteiros (Lombas) to the Miradouro do Escalvado or the other that connects Mosteiros to João Bom do Pilar da Bretanha. Since 2016 it has been possible to take boat trips from the port and see whales and dolphins or visit the islets or Ferraria by sea. It is possible to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island. Local restaurants are in great demand for fish and seafood dishes. There are some snack bars in the area as well.

Economy
Fishing is still practiced with nets and also with handline method, and agriculture dominates in the interior, with herding of dairy cattle and the cultivation of some fruits and vegetables.

Culture
There is a music festival in Mosteiros, Festival das Marés, where Banda Fundação Brasileira organizes 3 days of music and even play with one of the guest artist. There is also another philharmonic band in Mosteiros, Banda Harmonia Mosteirense; in the past there was a rivalry between the two bands, something that has stopped and all are friends now. There is also festivities in honour of the patron saint that occur on the third Sunday of August.

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Southern Moreton Bay Islands (Redland City)

The Southern Moreton Bay Islands, abbreviated as SMBI, also known as the Bay Islands, are the four inhabited southern Moreton Bay islands located in South East Queensland, Australia. The group is part of the Redland City with a permanent population of 7,635 as of the (up from 6,153 in the ). However, nearly one-third of all dwellings on the islands were unoccupied, suggesting a high proportion of "second homes" that are owned by people who were elsewhere on the night of the census.

Geography
Tiny Perulpa Island is joined by a causeway to Macleay and is generally regarded as part of Macleay.

The inhabited Southern Moreton Bay Islands are mostly surrounded by the Southern Moreton Bay Islands National Park, which is also located within Redland City.

History
The population of the four inhabited Bay Islands in 2006: In 2007, after a national A Current Affair television news segment, the islands received an enormous amount of interest as having the cheapest land in Australia.
 * Karragarra, 125
 * Lamb, 373
 * Russell, 1,776
 * Macleay, population 1,957

The population of the four inhabited Bay Islands in 2016:
 * Karragarra, 204
 * Lamb, 432
 * Russell, 2,836
 * Macleay, population 2,681

The population of the four inhabited Bay Islands in 2021:
 * Karragarra, 240
 * Lamb, 504
 * Russell, 3,698
 * Macleay, population 3,193

Originally subdivided in the early 1970s, a bridge was promised by the then government. This never eventuated and residents are now feeling the pressure of transport to the mainland for some shopping trips, as mainland parking has become very scarce.

The Bay Islands enjoy a quiet, relaxed lifestyle with many retirees, pensioners and more recently, an influx of younger families looking for some safety and security, away from the hustle and bustle of the mainland.

Heritage listings
Lamb Island has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
 * Lucas Drive: Lamb Island Pioneer Hall
 * Mango Trees on Tina Avenue which were planted over 100 years ago
 * Jetty Shed which has been restored by the local island community group and was used for loading local produce onto the merchant boats

Macleay Island has a number of heritage-listed sites, including:
 * Cliff Terrace: Industrial Ruins, Macleay Island

Amenities
Russell and Macleay have most basic services such as supermarkets, restaurants, primary schools, doctors, police, ambulance, fire brigade, SES, clubs and pubs. Lamb Island has a kiosk with basic supplies and convenience items.

Transportation
The islands have a frequent scheduled vehicle barge provided by Stradbroke Ferries and fast passenger ferries services provided by Bay Islands Transit, leaving from Redland Bay. Passenger services from Redland Bay to the islands were added to the Translink network in 2013, allowing passengers to use go cards to ride the ferries. The ferries all have allocated space for bicycles, making cycling a very viable mode of transport on the islands. The Translink ferry travels along two routes, called "clockwise" and "counter-clockwise", with the "clockwise" ferries traversing the ferry terminals in the following order:

 * 1) Redland Bay
 * 2) Karragarra (serviced by almost every ferry)
 * 3) Macleay
 * 4) Lamb (serviced by almost every ferry)
 * 5) Russell

Upon arrival at Russell Island, the ferry transfers to the counter-clockwise route, doing the same stops in reverse order. The first ferry departs Redland Bay at 04:45 on weekdays, and at 05:30 on weekends. The last ferry departs at 19:15 on weekdays and at 16:45 on weekends. The full journey from Redland Bay to Russell Island, or vice versa, takes approximately an hour.

The spectacular Canaipa Passage between North Stradbroke and Russell is a favourite destination for private boats.

Telecommunications
The Four Islands are served by two telephone exchanges. Macleay and Lamb Islands are served by the Macleay Island Exchange, while Karragarra and Russell Islands are served by Russell Island Exchange.

The exchanges do not have direct backhaul to the mainland, but are instead connected via microwave relay to other larger exchanges. Call Handling is done by the Woolloongabba Exchange.

ADSL Internet has been available to the Islands from 2004/2005 and are capable of ADSL2+ Speeds. Wireless broadband is available, however several residents report poor reception in some 'bushy' areas. This was combated on Macleay Island by having the Radio Masts raised slightly.

Due to the small size of the exchange footprint on Russell and Karragarra Islands, some residents are not able to receive ADSL, this is due to the copper line's length being beyond maximum standards (5 km). This mainly affects people living off Centre Road and Canaipa Road, in the northeast of the island. Residents have lobbied Telstra to install roadside cabinets at some of the worst affected areas, so that they can receive internet services, but these requests have been repeatedly ignored. Most residents outside the exchange footprint for ADSL have to resort to wireless broadband, and in many cases satellite internet. This also applies to Macleay and Lamb Islands as well.

Foxtel Digital PayTV is available via satellite.

The National Broadband Network became available on the islands in June 2020, in both fibre to the curb and fibre to the node, depending on the street.


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Talk:Sholem Asch

Translation request
There had been a request in WP:TIE to translate material from the German-lanaguage article, but the English is actually more comprehensive: nothing to bring over. -- Jmabel | Talk 04:24, Feb 16, 2005 (UTC)

Yiddish name
I note that this is marked as lacking the Yiddish spelling of his name. Would that be "שלום אש" (which is the title of the Hebrew article?) Or would it be different in some way? - Jmabel | Talk 18:00, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

Lead section
I changed the date of birth from 1 January to 1 November, every other online resource I could find that included a date was in agreement on the November date. - vanhorn

I disagree strongly with the recent edit by. Asch is reduced from being "Jewish" to "of Jewish heritage", and mention of his being Jewish is removed from the first paragraph, while mention of him being a "Polish-born American" is retained.

I disagree strongly with this, and with the direction it suggests. When I think of a "Polish-born American", I do not think of a Jew, and I can't imagine too many authors more profoundly Jewish than Asch, who authored works in both Hebrew and Yiddish, and most of whose works are set in a Jewish milieu.

I have cross-posted at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Jewish culture. - Jmabel | Talk 17:42, 11 September 2006 (UTC)

 * can't someone be both Polish and Jewish, as well as American? I don't think his being Jewish should be played down, and his being Jewish seems to have been more important to him than being Polish. God of Vengeance does include some Polish dialogue, bu that doesn't prove that being Polish was personally important to him. 92.40.9.149 (talk) 14:07, 8 July 2022 (UTC)

God of Vengeance
This play,the title of which now redirects here, should have its own article. The (unlamented and unmourned) New York Society for the Suppression of Vice played a key role in it suppression. I will see if I can put together a stub. Kablammo (talk) 06:14, 18 February 2018 (UTC)

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User talk:Kerryblue

Hello From the United States Kerry Blue Terrier Club (USKBTC).

The USKBTC is the only official AKC national representative and guardian of the breed. We encourage and promote responsible and ethical ownership and breeding of purebred Kerry Blue Terriers. All profits made from this site, above and beyond operating costs, will go to related Kerry Blue Terrier rescue, health and genetics issues, education and events.

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Indigo 4

 This page is an archive of the discussion about the proposed deletion of the article below. This page is no longer live. Further comments should be made on the article's talk page rather than here so that this page is preserved as an historic record. The result of the debate was delete. Mackensen (talk) 00:53, 24 Feb 2005 (UTC)

Indigo 4
Wikispam.--ZayZayEM 04:27, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC) This page is now preserved as an archive of the debate and, like some other VfD subpages, is no longer 'live'. Subsequent comments on the issue, the deletion, or the decision-making process should be placed on the relevant 'live' pages. Please do not edit this page.
 * Delete. Spam. Likely a copyvio also. jni 06:46, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete. Trilobite (Talk) 14:30, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete. Is the "Our Website" not enough of a giveaway? Again I say, if you want to use Wikipedia to promote your company, do it by donating money to the project. Then we will pay attention (while still probably VfDing your wikispam). HyperZonk 17:33, Feb 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete, ad. Wyss 20:14, 16 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete. I just marked it as copyvio. Almost all of the entire article was copied directly from the pages of the company's web site. Zzyzx11 01:12, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)
 * FYI: The first part of the article was directly copied from this: . The rest of the article was directly copied from its product pages. Zzyzx11 01:20, 17 Feb 2005 (UTC)