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Poetaster

Poetaster, like rhymester or versifier, is a derogatory term applied to bad or inferior poets. Specifically, poetaster has implications of unwarranted pretensions to artistic value. The word was coined in Latin by Erasmus in 1521. It was first used in English by Ben Jonson in his 1600 play Cynthia's Revels; immediately afterwards Jonson chose it as the title of his 1601 play Poetaster. In that play the "poetaster" character is a satire on John Marston, one of Jonson's rivals in the Poetomachia or War of the Theatres.

Usage
While poetaster has always been a negative appraisal of a poet's skills, rhymester (or rhymer) and versifier have held ambiguous meanings depending on the commentator's opinion of a writer's verse. Versifier is often used to refer to someone who produces work in verse with the implication that while technically able to make lines rhyme they have no real talent for poetry. Rhymer on the other hand is usually impolite.

The faults of a poetaster frequently include errors or lapses in their work's meter, badly rhyming words which jar rather than flow, oversentimentality, too much use of the pathetic fallacy and unintentionally bathetic choice of subject matter. Although a mundane subject in the hands of some great poets can be raised to the level of art, such as On First Looking into Chapman's Homer by John Keats or Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold Fishes by Thomas Gray, others merely produce bizarre poems on bizarre subjects, an example being James McIntyre, who wrote mainly of cheese.

Other poets often regarded as poetasters are William Topaz McGonagall, Julia A. Moore, Edgar Guest, J. Gordon Coogler, Dmitry Khvostov, and Alfred Austin. Austin, despite having been a British poet laureate, is nevertheless regarded as greatly inferior to his predecessor, Alfred Lord Tennyson. Austin was frequently mocked during his career and is little read today. The American poet Joyce Kilmer (1886–1918), known for his 1913 poem "Trees", is often criticized for his overly sentimental and traditional verse written at the dawn of Modernist poetry, although some of his poems are frequently anthologized and retain enduring popular appeal. "Trees" has been parodied innumerable times, including by Ogden Nash.

Modern use
Musician Joanna Newsom on the album The Milk-eyed Mender uses the term to refer to a struggling narrator wracked with ambition to create beautiful poetry in a verse from "Inflammatory Writ":

 * And as for my inflammatory writ?
 * Well, I wrote it and I was not inflamed one bit.
 * Advice from the master derailed that disaster;
 * he said "Hand that pen over to me, poetaster"

Rapper Big Daddy Kane uses an adjectival form as an insult in his song "Uncut, Pure":

 * Your poetasterous style it plain bore me
 * Pardon the vainglory, but here's the Kane story

The band Miracle Fortress has a song entitled "Poetaster".

Variants
In the sense that a poetaster is a pretended poet, John Marston coined the term parasitaster, for one who pretends to be a parasite or sycophant, in his play Parasitaster, or The Fawn (1604). Later in the 17th century (the earliest cited use is from 1684) appeared the term criticaster for an inferior and pretentious critic.

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John de Vere, 16th Earl of Oxford

John de Vere, 16th Earl of Oxford (1516 – 3 August 1562) was born to John de Vere, 15th Earl of Oxford and Elizabeth Trussell, daughter of Edward Trussell. He was styled Lord Bolebec 1526 to 1540 before he succeeded to his father's title.

Career
While never of consequence in the Tudor court, the 16th Earl's support for Queen Mary was instrumental in her accession to the throne in 1553, though he was given no preferment by her. During her reign he was active as the principal magnate in Essex. Under Mary, Essex men and women suspected of heresy against Catholicism were brought before Oxford to be charged, and thence conveyed to the Bishop of London for examination. Of his prisoners, at least sixteen were condemned and burnt, beginning with his former servant, Thomas Hawkes, who was burnt at Coggeshall on 10 June 1555. He was followed by Nicholas Chamberlain, William Bamford, and Thomas Ormond. On 28 April 1556, another six men charged by the earl were burnt at Colchester. A seventh, John Routh, was executed on 27 June. Five more prisoners indentured by the earl that year were released, but continued obstinate in their refusal of Catholic practices, and were re-arrested, condemned, and burnt at Colchester on 2 August 1557: William Bongeour, Helen Ewring, William Munt, his wife Alice Munt, and her daughter, Rose Allen.

Family
He married firstly Dorothy Neville, daughter of Ralph Neville, 4th Earl of Westmorland in Holywell, Shoreditch, London on 3 July 1536, secondly and bigamiously Joan Jockey of Earls Colne at White Colne Church, and thirdly, Margery Golding in Belchamp St Paul on 1 August 1548.

Dorothy fled the marriage in about January 1546, citing "'the vnkynde [unkind] dealing of the earl'". In May of that year, de Vere bigamously married one of his mistresses, Joan Jockey of Earls Colne, at White Colne Church. Five men (including a knight and a lord) broke into Oxford's home while he was away and either cut Jockey's nose clean off or cut the "skin at the base of the nostrils into flaps to give her a permanently grotesque appearance", a traditional punishment for "unsocial behaviour". Though Joan Jockey survived the attack, the Earl definitively 'put her away'". In 1585, when attesting to the legitimacy of Oxford's marriage to Margery Golding, members of his household reported that "'all theise women were shaken off by the same Earle ... before the said lady Dorothie dyed'" on "about 6 January 1548, at a parsonage located a half mile from distant Salisbury."

His two marriages produced three children. With his first wife, Dorothy, (d. c. 6 January 1548 ), he had Katherine de Vere, who married Edward Windsor, 3rd Baron Windsor, "and Faith, who died in swaddling clothes". With Margery, he had a son, Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, and a daughter, Mary de Vere. Margery died on 2 December 1568. After his death in Oxford, he was buried in Castle Hedingham, Essex, on 31 August 1562.

Cultural pursuits
The Earl was known as a sportsman, and like several noblemen of his day, he retained a company of actors. The troupe, known as Oxford's Men, was retained by the Earl from 1547 until his death in 1562. His circle included the scholar and diplomat Sir Thomas Smith and his brothers-in-law, the poets Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey and Edmund Sheffield, 1st Baron Sheffield, and the translator Arthur Golding.

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Kuma

Kuma or KUMA may refer to:

Characters

 * Kuma, a bear, also known as Teddie in English localization of Persona 4
 * Kuma (Tekken), father and son characters of the same name in the Tekken franchise
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 * Bartholomew Kuma, a character in the Japanese anime and manga One Piece
 * Pedobear (Japanese: Kumā (クマー)), a mascot of website 2channel

Radio stations

 * KUMA (AM), a radio station (1290 AM) in Pendleton, Oregon, United States
 * KUMA-FM, a radio station (92.1 FM) in Pilot Rock, Oregon, United States
 * KWVN-FM, a radio station (107.7 FM) in Pendleton, Oregon, United States, previously known as KUMA-FM
 * KUMA (Arizona), a defunct radio station in Yuma, Arizona, United States

Japan

 * Kuma, Ehime, a former town
 * Kuma, Kumamoto, a village
 * Kuma District, Kumamoto, Japan
 * Kuma River (Japan)
 * Mount Kuma, a stratovolcano

Myanmar

 * Kuma, Myanmar, a town

Russia

 * Kuma (Russia), a river in the Northern Caucasus
 * Kuma, Republic of Dagestan, a rural locality in Dagestan, Russia

People

 * Kuma Demeksa (born 1958), Ethiopian politician
 * Abera Kuma (born 1990), Ethiopian long-distance runner
 * Eyerusalem Kuma (born 1981), Ethiopian long-distance runner
 * Harry Kuma, Solomon Islands politician
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Technology

 * Kuma (processor), an Athlon X2 core based on Phenom CPU
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 * Kuma (acoel), a genus of acoels in the family Proporidae

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Mount Absalom

Mount Absalom is the southernmost and highest (1,640 m) mountain of the Herbert Mountains, in the central part of the Shackleton Range. It was first mapped in 1957 by the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (CTAE) and named for Henry W.L. Absalom, a member of the Scientific Committee on the CTAE of 1955–58.

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Versifier

Versifier may refer to:

 * one who creates verse
 * Poetaster, a derogatory term applied to bad or inferior poets

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Hi dear Mehrdad, could you help me out in Sassanid article ? thank you. user:amir85 19:03, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

Dear Amir; I would be glad to cooperate in articles relating to our beloved Iran and our history (even the Indian Parsis). What do you want me to do? You have done a great job there. If you have copyright problems in regard of the pictures, try LIVIUS, they have many pictures without copyright restrictions. I have also problems to restore my article of Cyrus Cylinder. I'm trying to write a new article about it. Take care. --Mehrdad 13:42, 1 October 2005 (UTC)

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Art Gillham

Art Gillham (January 1, 1895, St. Louis, Missouri – June 6, 1961, Atlanta, Georgia) was an American songwriter, who was among the first crooners as a pioneer radio artist and a recording artist for Columbia Records.

With Billy Smythe and Scott Middleton he wrote "Hesitation Blues", which he also recorded as one of the first electrical recordings for Columbia Records(Rust). The song is heard in the following movies The Public Enemy, Of Human Bondage and Fireman Save My Child (IMDB). Gillham and Smythe wrote approximately 100 songs together, including "Mean Blues," "Just Forget," "The Deacon Told Me I Was Good," "Just Waiting for You," "Crying Again," "Things That Remind Me of You" (sheet music) and the first successful electrical recording, "You May Be Lonesome" (Rust). With J. Russell Robinson he wrote "In My Sweetheart's Arms".

Radio pioneer
As a song plugger for Ted Browne Music, Art Gillham traveled around the United States. (multiple contemporary newspapers) When radio began he would stop at radio stations in his travels to promote the music by Browne and other music publishers. In 1923 Gillham was dared to sing over the radio, and the response encouraged him to continue. He sang in a soft crooning voice, and in February, 1924, while appearing on WSB (AM) in Atlanta, he was dubbed "The Whispering Pianist" by the station's general manager, Lambdin Kay. (Atlanta Journal, February 24, 1924). In 1924 he gave advice to Irene Beasley that encouraged her to begin her radio and recording career.

On November 4, 1924 he appeared with Will Rogers, Wendell Hall and Carson Robison during the Presidential Election Night broadcast of The Eveready Hour over WEAF and an 18-station hook-up. Before networks were formed Gillham appeared on over 300 radio stations. (numerous contemporary newspapers) Sometimes he broadcast from airfields with a portable keyboard on the field. (photos from his scrapbook) In 1930 he had two CBS programs: "Breakfast With Art" and "Syncopated Pessimism". (Newspaper articles and radio schedules) He ended his radio programs with the question "Have you got a cup of coffee in your pocket?"

From 1937 through 1954 Art appeared on radio in Atlanta, Georgia. In December 1939 he was featured in the first demonstration of television in the South at Atlanta's Rich's Department Store. World War II delayed the commercial introduction of television in Atlanta until 1949. Gillham appeared frequently as a guest on WAGA-TV. From 1937 he had regular radio programs on Atlanta's WSB (AM), WGST and WQXI. (newspaper articles and broadcast listings) He concluded his career in radio at WQXI after two heart attacks damaged his coordination in 1954.

On October 21, 2017 he was inducted into the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame, as a legacy inductee.

Columbia recording artist
In October 1924, Gillham signed a contract with Columbia Records as an exclusive artist. When Columbia obtained rights to record using the new Western Electric recording system, Gillham was asked by Columbia to assist with the electric recording because of his use of microphones on radio. (Walsh, Hobbies Magazine and recorded interview) On February 25–27, 1925 Art recorded seven electrical masters, six of which were released. (Brian Rust The Columbia Master Book Discography, Vol. III, p 19-20) Columbia began using the new electrical process with its other artists beginning on February 27, 1925. The first electrical master was 140125, "You May Be Lonesome" released on Columbia 328-D, the first issue being on Columbia's "flag" label prior to the change to the black label. Victor began using the electrical process in March 1925.

Gillham was a popular artist with Columbia from 1924 through 1931. His 130 recordings included "Angry", "I'm Confessing", "Shine On, Harvest Moon", "I'd Climb the Highest Mountain", "Cecilia", "I'm Waiting for Ships That Never Come In", "Thinking", and "Tenderly". Most of his recordings were vocals with his piano accompaniment. Some recordings included small groups which included Red Nichols, Benny Goodman, Miff Mole, Jimmy Dorsey and others. Being a tall thin man with thick wavy hair, he created an image of himself on radio and records as an old fat bald man who was always having trouble with women and thus sang "sob songs," and a folio was published "Art Gillham's Sob Songs" (Triangle Music). His primary competitors were Gene Austin, Jack Little, Cliff Edwards and Jack Smith. Jack Smith began recording for Victor in the fall of 1925. Victor set him up as a direct competitor by calling him the "Whispering Baritone" or Whispering Jack Smith and alleged Art Gillham was imitating Jack Smith. On Victor's 1925 test recording of Jack Smith he was actually listed as "Whispering Pianist" (Discography of American Historical Recordings). Columbia began advertising Art Gillham as "Famous Enough to Be Imitated." (advertising saved in his scrapbook)

In 1926 Columbia imported record presses to Sydney, Australia. The first Australian Columbia pressing was Gillham's "In Your Green Hat" and "It's Too Late to Be Sorry Now". His recording of "My Swanee River Home" was released only in Australia. (Rust) In 1928 he made several recordings for Columbia under the pseudonym "Barrel-House Pete" (Discography of American Historical Recordings).

Before recording for Columbia Gillham made several unissued recordings for Gennett, then a couple for Pathé. His first recording for Columbia in 1924 was "How Do You Do". His last recording for Columbia in 1931 was "Just A Minute More to Say Goodbye". In 1934 he made a final commercial recording for Victor which was released on its Bluebird label. In the 1940s and 1950s he made over 200 home recordings for friends (Internet Archive).

In addition to phonograph records, Art Gillham also recorded piano rolls on the Columbia, Supertone, Mel-O-Dee, Vocalstyle and Duo-Art labels. While recording for Columbia he made regular tours of the Pantages and Loews vaudeville circuits in the South and West. However, his whispering style was not as successful in theaters as they did not have microphones. Everywhere he appeared on stage he also appeared on radio and in music and record stores. Window displays featured his recordings and piano rolls.

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NN bandcruft, fails WP:MUSIC. Article does not claim notability. Ilmari Karonen 19:05, 30 September 2005 (UTC)
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 * Delete. POV / NN band. Cnwb 01:48, 1 October 2005 (UTC)
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User talk:James Stafford

Born in Caerphilly on (born March 20, 1988) has taken residence in Bargoed ever since.

The Beginning (1988-1992)
Stafford was infamously known as a Hell Raiser during his time in Bargoed Nursery. During his toddler years he experienced many adventures, ranging from taking goldfish to running away from home to his Nanna's. During this period his sister was born, Jessica, who he had considered evil to this day but as brotherly love goes this is no change. He left Bargoed Nursery in July 1992, and entered his next conquest in Caerphilly, aged 4.

The Early Years (1992-1999)
The end of the millenium period was fluctuation with highs and low for young James. James was a young Catholic and this meant his next destination ironically was a Catholic School, where he made many friends. He sustained a scar around his right eye at the age of 6, which is stall there to this day. Here he realised his true potential in Mathemmatics, as he gained a magnificant 98/100 in his Key Stage 3 SATs and also his potential as a stripper after "accidentally" running into the school gym in his birthday suit. This meant James left Primary School on a high and naked to his next conquest of Cardinal Newman School.

Realising his potential (1999-2005)
During his time in Newman's he has excelled himself to withering heights. During his time there he won the Lynn James Award as well as gaining superb GCSE and AS Level results. He learnt to play the Clarinet as well as becoming a valued member of the school, through Rugby and the Orchestra. From Year 7 to 12, he has gone from strength to strength and had developed a massive interest in politics as did many of his friends.

The Start of Something Special [ 8/7/05]
James' first real opportunity to shine as the next head boy and set an example for his future underlings, ended with great aplomb. Setting the scene it was the 6th form ball, James arrives looking rather dashing as usual but also unusually sober. After 10 minutes the revelery gets to him, all of a sudden he's proclaiming " I am superman!", he obviously didnt have the alcoholic stamina as many othe ginger Irishmen. Dancing like a maniac possessed, the example he sets is one of partying like an animal, showing us all how not to behave. After many a gin and tonic he then resorts to violence, by punching his right-hand man Michael McDonald. Luckily this didnt turn out to be the end of our hero, as the ever diplomatic Monsiuer McDonald took it all in a jocular manner. Soon after this event the party dispersed for fear of violence between "Superman" and the mighty McDonald.

One of James' biggest potentials was to be crowned King Jim of the Nuts mags. James keeps a stash of Nuts magazines under his bed, just in the event that he needs some self-loving. This collection dates back to Medievel times when the Old Staffords collected pornography by the castle loads. A famous incident occured in December 2004 when James was caught molesting himself to a football gazette entitled "442." This incident has brought him much fame and fortune and has spawned the popular equation "442=1 Happy Stafford."

The Start of Something Special Part 2
Whilst waiting for his transportation, James then decides to use his supermanly powers (no not the sheer prooduction of sweat) to fly over the four lane road outside to ask for forgiveness from McDonald, but is halted from this near death experience from fellow ginger David Morgan. This was indeed the start of something special, this was the beginning of James "Superman" Stafford the partying ginger animal.

The Head Boy Era [2005- )
James was appointed Head Boy in June 2005, and was welcomed by the entire school. During he brief time as Head Boy he has achieved some of his goals but hopefully he will achieve all of his goals and make life better, so he will leave his mark on the school forever, by March 2006.

At the moment
Currently he is trying to gain a place in Cambridge University for September 2006 to study mathematics, because ever since he has been able to pick up a calculator he has had a passion for numbers. He is now a "powerful" member of the school community, and with this "power" he aims to make Sixth Form life better forever. His job is in his words "Amazing, Superb, Cool!" May this good fortune long continue.

The Ginger Years
James has always been Ginger, since his birth. It's believed! He hasn't been deterred by his colouring even by the Gingerist policies adopted my Greg Gardner and Michael McDonald, who proclaim Ginger inferiority. James has been considered a steward of the Gingers along with David Morgan, Martyn Williams and Chris Evans. May the Ginger revelution continue.

At present James is about to complete his schooling on a high, by getting as drunk as humanly possible, in order to go out with a bang! James will be signing autographs at this year's Sixth Form Ball and will be giving a speech to rival the likes of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X (who also was ginger!).

Rumours of Far-Leftism
James considered these rumours partly true as he admits to supporing Left ideology but he doen't admit to being a Communist. He considers the Stalin era to be brutal but he considers the Far-right to be evil or mis-lead. Many political commentators consider him to be left of centre, of which he approves of.

It should be understood that James also approves the use of the left hand in certain practices, such as "choking the chicken" or "coressing the bishop."

The book
You will be able to purchase the autobiography of James Stafford sometime next year. It is entitled "James Stafford: The Party Era". He is also working on another book 'How to be a party animal volume 1' in which he shares his valuable knowledge, and various techniques on how to party like it was 1999, this is going to be the how-to book of the decade.

James will also be releasing "The Ginger Mein Kampf" at the end 0f 2007, which will detail his political ideology and the future of gingers in a modern capitalist society.

Obituary
James Robert Stafford 1988-2010. After graduating from the University of Glamorgan in 2008 with a first in mathematics, James was never far from a calcualtor and the calculator was never far from him. This love of the electronic abbacus brought about his timely demise after suffering a freak accident in his bathroom. His newly powered euclidean calculator slipped from his grasp and electrocuted him, there was no eureaka moment in the bath for this genius. He will be sorely missed by not many, but a few. After finishing Glamorgan, he opened with much applause the Pontypridd Stock Exchange on Taff Street, it was seen as economic genius by all, but was doomed to failure after the 2009 great depression, even the great Stafford could not halt it. Likened by many to Gustav Stresemann his efforts and pleas to the rest of the world fell on deaf ears.However his short life was not all doom and gloom, in 2010 he was married to a wonderful "iron" woman, whom we will not disclose, but the short period that followed was a great and shining example to the single of the world. Also, due to his efforts he was awarded post humously a knighthood, and became Sir James Robert Stafford one whom some loved and will miss.

The Awesomeness of James Stafford
jAMES IS GREAT AND A LEG-END

James: The best brother in the world!
Even though he is my only brother, he is the best brother in Greater Bargoed and I love all of his friends including that sexy Scottishman Mike McDonald (what a dish!!).

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Jody Carr

Jody Rochelle Carr (born July 3, 1975) is a Canadian politician. He is a former member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick, from 1999 to 2018, and served in the cabinet for part of 2006 as well as 2010-2014.

Political career
He first got involved with politics in 1993 just after graduating from Oromocto High School as class president by volunteering in the 1993 federal election.

While still in university, Carr ran in the riding of Oromocto-Gagetown for the first time in the 1995 provincial election and was the youngest ever Progressive Conservative candidate for MLA in New Brunswick at the age of 20. Carr received 28% of the vote which was the best showing of all 8 PC candidates in the greater Fredericton Region. Though he was defeated in that election, he stayed involved in his riding and his party and co-chaired the 1997 leadership convention which elected Bernard Lord. Carr kept active in his riding while finishing his university degree at the University of New Brunswick. After graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration Carr worked under Lord in the office of the official opposition before being elected with nearly 64% of the vote in the 1999 election at age 23. He was re-elected in 2003 with 62% of the vote.

On February 14, 2006, Carr was named to the cabinet of Bernard Lord overseeing the new portfolio of Post-secondary Education and Training.

Carr was re-elected in the new riding of Oromocto in 2006 with 66% of the vote. However, the PC Party lost government and formed the opposition despite winning the popular vote.

On November 3, 2008, Carr's twin brother, Jack, was elected to the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick in a byelection in the electoral district of New Maryland-Sunbury West.

On September 27, 2010, Carr was re-elected with over 81% of the vote. His closest opponent garnered only 12% in the Oromocto riding.

Carr was reelected in the redistributed riding of Oromocto-Lincoln in the 2014 provincial election. His brother Jack did not stand for reelection, but was instead succeeded by their older brother Jeff.

Personal life
Jody Rochelle Carr was born on July 3, 1975, in Saint John, New Brunswick. He has an older brother Jeff Carr and is the twin brother to Jack Carr. The family moved to Geary, New Brunswick, shortly after Carr's birth. Carr attended Oromocto High School and graduated in 1993. He then pursued a business degree from the University of New Brunswick.

In 2001, Carr married Krista Barker and they now have two children, Taylor Carr (born November 29, 2003) and Madison Carr (born June 16, 2006.) In 2014, Carr went back to school to pursue a law degree and graduated in 2018. He is now a lawyer and has since opened his own law firm, Jody R. Carr Law Office.

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A Man Called Hawk

A Man Called Hawk is an American action drama series, starring Avery Brooks, that ran on ABC from January 28 to May 13, 1989. The series is a spin-off of the crime drama series Spenser: For Hire, and features the character Hawk, who first appeared in the 1976 novel Promised Land, the fourth in the series of Spenser novels by mystery writer Robert B. Parker.

Main cast
On the air for just thirteen episodes, A Man Called Hawk starred Avery Brooks as the title character, who has relocated from Boston to his hometown, Washington, D.C. The series co-starred actor Moses Gunn, who portrayed a father figure to Hawk known only as "Old Man".

Production
A Man Called Hawk was a spin-off of the recently cancelled Spenser: For Hire, which aired on ABC from 1985 through 1988. Brooks co-wrote the theme music for the show with jazz legends Stanley Clarke and Butch Morris, the latter of whom also did most of the incidental music for the show.

The series was filmed in Washington D.C.

During the first three seasons of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Brooks wore a full head of hair and shaved his goatee, as a means of distinguishing his character Benjamin Sisko from Hawk. The goatee was added to Sisko's look near the end of Season 3, and his head was shaved bald at the start of Season 4 (this was due in part to production of DS9 concurring with that of a series of Spenser: For Hire reunion films in which Brooks reprised Hawk).

Notable guest stars

 * Angela Bassett
 * Keith David
 * William Fichtner
 * Samuel L. Jackson
 * Delroy Lindo
 * Joe Morton
 * Wesley Snipes
 * Charles S. Dutton
 * Michael Wincott
 * Diane Salinger
 * Michelle Thomas
 * Kimberly Scott
 * Joseph C. Phillips
 * Paul Guilfoyle
 * Vondie Curtis-Hall
 * Anthony LaPaglia
 * Frankie Faison
 * Roscoe Orman
 * Joe Seneca

Syndication
The series was re-aired in reruns on TV One in 2006. The series is currently available for streaming online on Tubi.

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Kuma (Russia)

The Kuma (Кума́) is a river in the North Caucasus region of southern Russia. It flows northeast into the Caspian Sea. It is 802 km long and has a drainage basin of 33500 km2. Its source is in the Greater Caucasus, in the republic Karachay-Cherkessia, west of Kislovodsk. It flows in a northeastern direction, through Stavropol Krai (towns Mineralnye Vody, Zelenokumsk, Budyonnovsk, Neftekumsk) and further east through the Caspian Depression as the natural border between the Kalmykia and Dagestan republics of Russia. That part of the Kuma's valley forms the eastern part of the Kuma–Manych Depression, separating the East European Plain from the Caucasus region. The Kuma flows into the Kizlyar Gulf of the Caspian Sea near the border between Dagestan and Kalmykia.

Most of the rivers that flow north from the Caucasus Mountains and into Terek–Kuma Lowland are caught by the Kuban and Terek. It rises between the basins of those two rivers, so the Kuma is mainly a steppe river. It is much used for irrigation.

Construction projects
If the plans for the proposed Eurasia Canal, linking the Caspian Sea with the Black Sea, are ever implemented, it will likely follow the Kuma River valley in its eastern section.

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George Henry Miles

George Henry Miles (July 31, 1824 – July 23, 1871) was an American writer. Miles wrote "God Save the South", under the pen name Earnest Halphin, which is considered to have been the unofficial national anthem of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War.

Biography
Miles was born in Baltimore, Maryland to William Miles and Sarah Mickle. His father was a merchant and former commercial agent of the United States to Haiti. George Henry was a dramatist and man of letters. He graduated from Mount St. Mary's College, Emmitsburg, in 1842, and then took up the study of law, commencing to practice later in his native city.

The profession of law was ill-suited to his temper of thought and to his literary talents, which had early evinced themselves in a tendency to turn many neat verses. His first appearance in print was with an historical tale, The Truce of God, which appeared serially in the United States Catholic Magazine, followed shortly by The Governess, and in 1849, by Loretto, which won a $50 prize offered by the Catholic Mirror. The following year, when but twenty-six years of age, with his tragedy of Mahommed he won the $1000 prize offered by Edwin Forrest. The law was now definitely abandoned for the drama. In 1859 he scored his first success with the tragedy of De Soto, produced at the Broadway Theatre, New York City, and during the same season his comedy, Mary's Birthday, was performed. In 1859 Señor Valiente earned the distinction of being presented in New York, Boston, and Baltimore on the same night. During the season 1860-61 the Seven Sisters, based on the theme of Secession, was produced at Laura Keene's Theatre, New York City. Other dramatic ventures were not so successful, and his most pretentious effort, Cromwell, a Tragedy, remains unfinished.

In 1851 Miles was dispatched to Spain by President Millard Fillmore on official business. He was again in Europe in 1864 and, on his return, published in the Catholic World a series of charming sketches, Glimpses of Tuscany, and, in 1866, Christine: a Troubadour's Song, and a volume of verse, Christian Poems. In 1859 he had been appointed professor of English Literature at Mount St. Mary's, in which year he married Adaline Tiers, of New York, and moved from Baltimore to Thornbrook, a cottage near Emmitsburg, where he lived until his death.

In addition to works of creative fancy, Miles delivered in 1847 a Discourse in Commemoration of the Landing of the Pilgrims of Maryland, and, shortly before his death, contemplated a series of critical estimates on William Shakespeare's characters. Only one, that upon Hamlet, was published (in the Southern Review), which won no mean measure of appreciation from contemporary scholars in England.

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User talk:206.167.80.240

November 2022
Hello, I'm Pizzaplayer219. I noticed that you made an edit concerning content related to a living (or recently deceased) person   on John Jay, but you didn't support your changes with a citation to a reliable source. It's been removed and archived in the page history for now. Wikipedia has a very strict policy concerning how we write about living people, so please help us keep such articles accurate and clear. If you think I made a mistake, or if you have any questions, you can leave me a message on my talk page. Thank you! Pizzaplayer219TalkContribs 17:40, 9 November 2022 (UTC)

Please do not add unreferenced or poorly referenced information, especially if controversial, to articles or any other page on Wikipedia about living (or recently deceased) persons, as you did to Dominique Anglade. Thank you. Pizzaplayer219TalkContribs 17:43, 9 November 2022 (UTC)

August 2023
In the future, please use the sandbox to experiment/test instead of the Magic the Gathering page. Sincerely, Novo Tape (She/Her)My Talk Page 16:44, 21 August 2023 (UTC)

 You have been blocked from editing for a period of 24 hours to prevent further vandalism. Once the block has expired, you are welcome to make useful contributions. If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please review Wikipedia's guide to appealing blocks, then add the following text to the bottom of your talk page:. Daniel Case (talk) 15:33, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

 * What's your source for: All charges were dropped or resulted in an acquittal once Trump became President again in 2025. O3000, Ret. (talk) 15:58, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

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Lansdowne (electoral district)

Lansdowne is a former provincial electoral division in Manitoba, Canada. It was created for the 1888 provincial election, and eliminated with the 1958 election.

Lansdowne was a rural constituency in the province's southwestern corner. For almost its entire history, it was considered safe for the Liberal Party and its successor, the Liberal-Progressive Party. Only two non-Liberals were ever elected for the division, and both were defeated after a single term. Tobias Norris, who served as Premier of Manitoba from 1915 to 1922, represented Lansdowne in the provincial legislature for twenty-one years.

After its elimination, parts of Lansdowne were included in the new constituency of Souris-Lansdowne.

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Talk:Wash Woods, Virginia

Blurb for DYK
Did You Know

...Wash Woods is a lost town at Virginia's False Cape built by survivors of a shipwreck using cypress wood that washed ashore?

OR tag
This article reads very closely to the brochure you can get at the visitors center. I will try to find one the next time I am there.

V. Joe (talk) 21:15, 14 December 2011 (UTC)

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Argosy Gaming Company

Argosy Gaming Company was an Alton, Illinois based casino operator.

History
The company through the political connections of its chairman William F. Cellini received the first gambling license in Illinois in modern times. It began operations in September 1991 with the opening of the Alton Belle Casino. Among the biggest initial investors was John Connors, brother of tennis champion Jimmy Connors, Illinois attorney and Democratic power-broker L. Thomas Lakin, as well as other influential St. Louis area businessmen. Jimmy Connors would later become a substantial investor with both brothers maintaining a 19 percent share after it went public. It traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "AGSY. The company toyed with bankruptcy in the late 1990s with John Connors personally declaring Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

In November 2004, Penn National Gaming acquired it for $2.2 billion in cash creating the third largest casino operator in the United States. The merger raised antitrust concerns because Penn National, which already owned Casino Rouge, would gain a monopoly on casinos in Baton Rouge. In order to expedite approval for the merger from federal and state regulators, Penn National put the Argosy Baton Rouge up for sale. Columbia Sussex agreed to buy the property for $150 million.

Penn National and Argosy completed their merger in October 2005.

Casinos

 * Argosy Casino Alton - Alton, Illinois
 * Belle of Baton Rouge formerly known as Argosy Baton Rouge
 * Argosy Casino Riverside in Riverside, Missouri
 * Argosy Lawrenceburg in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, now carrying the Hollywood brand
 * Argosy Casino Sioux City in Sioux City, Iowa
 * Argosy Empress Casino in Joliet, Illinois; Destroyed by fire on March 20, 2009. Rebuilt as Hollywood Casino Joliet

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Henry Ice Rise

Henry Ice Rise is a triangular-shaped ice rise about 70 mi long located between Korff Ice Rise and the southern portion of Berkner Island in the Ronne Ice Shelf, Antarctica. It was first visited by the United States International Geophysical Year geophysical traverse party from Ellsworth Station, 1957–58, and was named by the Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names after Captain Clifford D. Henry of the Military Sealift Command, a veteran American polar sea captain and master of USNS Private John R. Towle (T-AK-240). Henry died aboard his ship, February 16, 1975, while returning from his fourteenth voyage to Antarctica in support of the U.S. Antarctic Research Program.

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User talk:Soms/Archive 1

Hello, I am Somitho also known as Soms, on IRC. Discussion below will be archived as needed.

867-5309 edit
Thats ok. I had seen the section you had deleted not whacked off in several other edits on the page, so I assumed that it was some kind of vandalism going on. PYLrulz 22:18, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

NPWatcher
You've been approved to use NPWatcher. Please give me any feature requests or bugs. I'm also happy to help if you have any problems running the program, or any questions :). Before you run the program, please check the changelog on the application page to see if I've made a new release (or just add the main page (here) to your watchlist).  Finally, enjoy! M a rtinp23 23:51, 15 December 2006 (UTC)
 * Based on an IRC conversation, I'm happy to approve you M a rtinp23 23:51, 15 December 2006 (UTC)

Re: AOL Netblocks
Aha. Curiosity fulfilled, for now. Many thanks. :) Luna Santin 23:42, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

Helpful Information
Thank you for the links to help me with my problem. I am still a little unclear as to how my contributions sound like advertising, but there were a lot of good things on those links. Thanks. Nico2001 05:07, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Re: Piotrus-ghirla medcab case
Thank you very much for responding. I would love your help, as this case is extremely touchy. I'm actually afraid to get too involved because these guys obviously despise each other (and one of them is an admin). It may be a frustrating case to mediate, and I'm actually not expecting to accomplish much, the best we can hope for is that these two agree to stop flaming each other. But maybe just a little time will cure their ills too. In any case, my strategy is going to be to try to stay out of sight but offer them some perspective. I would advise caution as well, and don't let on that you're in the cabal. It seems that some generous wikipedians have already said most of what I would have said on the dispute page. I've added my name to the most moderate of the viewpoints, you may want to throw in your two cents as well. Thanks again for your help. Antimatter---talk--- 21:46, 18 December 2006 (UTC)

Inactivity
I reiterate that (1) we don't in general fix hypothetical problems until they actually occur; (2) while the danger of account compromise is real, inactive accounts are far less likely to be compromised (leading to false positives); (3) a compromised account would likely not stay inactive (leading to false negatives) and (4) we already have a better method of dealing with compromised accounts. ( Radiant ) 09:36, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Something u may find useful
mathbot Xiner (talk, email) 21:53, 20 December 2006 (UTC)

Hitler case
I don't think any of my opponents will post anything; they will probably just ignore the mediation. Is there any way to get their attention? Xanon —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 71.135.64.6 (talk) 23:07, 21 December 2006 (UTC).

Mediation Sahaja Yoga
Hi Somitho, thanks for mediating for us, I'm glad we can finally get all this settled for once :)

I've added articles I want you each to work on, and let us know why you feel they should be this way. Please do not edit each others articles or have outside assistance. The purpose of this is to find out exactly what originality you wish to contribute, along with handle the dispute at hand in a civil fashion. Hopefully the compromise we come to will include a piece of the old, and the new; by rewriting portions of the article. Please follow all current guidelines and policy when doing this, remembering WP:NPOV and WP:REF when doing so

I'm not sure where you added the articles you mentioned...

Thanks again, Sfacets 20:18, 24 December 2006 (UTC)

Sahaja Yoga Issue
I am also deeply concerned about the Sahaja Yoga issue, which also relates to the coverage of same in the articles on yoga and self realization. The article simply restates claims made by the organization and critical information is deleted. I had intended to get around to editing it and requesting mediation when reverted. but I see this is already active. I find Will Bebacks comments quite relevant. This is an example of how I had to respond to an unwarranted reversion by Sfacets to simply putting Sahaja Yoga in the proper yoga article category:

 * Sahaja Yoga as Unorthodox and Contemporary, not Orthodox.
 * An editor with a suspected COI regarding Sahaja Yoga advocacy throughout Wikipedia simply reverts the inclusion of Sahaja Yoga in the Unorthodox and Contemporary Category. My easily demonstrated point, as stated, was simply that "Shri Mataji's controversial Sahaja Yoga is a NRM founded in 1970, hardly orthodox or mainstream yoga, definition of self realization as cool breeze or second baptism not mainstream". This editor replies: "RVT - Sahaja Yoga originates from a long lineage of Nath traditions, where Cool breeze is described (as well as in other litterary sources))". Really?

 * This revert without discussion simply restates that NRM's controversial claims as gospel, and part of a contribution pattern of a pattern of deletion of any thing deemed crticical, even if the claim is only the easily demonstrated fact that Sahaja Yoga is Modern, Unorthodox Yoga, and not Orthodox. This is another example why Wikipedia clearly states that the materials of religious groups are to be treated with caution, that editors with COI need to be cautious in their editing, and that the burden of proof for extraordinary claims lies on those making the claim.

 * That Sahaja Yoga is a modern movement founded in 1970, and widely considered an NRM, can be demonstrated simply by referring to the Sahaja Yoga article and talk page. And even if the claim that Sahaja Yoga originates from a long lineage of Nath traditions were true, the Nath article not only does not support this claim, but does acknowledge that Nath is a heterodox tradition, refuting the editor's contention that Sahaja Yoga is orthodox, even if the suspect Nath claim were valid. In fact, Sahaja Yoga is a modern movement, the founder has no formally recognition from the claimed lineage, and instead, there are pictures of the founder meditating with the late Rajneesh just prior to founding the NRM, see [3], along with comments about her by Rajneesh himself. Reviewing Sahaja Yoga material shows that the NRM clearly claims to be original in many of its doctrines and interpretations, even down to the functions of the classic seven chakras, and its leader makes extraordinary, unique Avataric claims: "I am the Adi Shakti. I am the One who has come on this Earth for the first time in this form to do this tremendous task. The more you understand this the better it would be. You will change tremendously. I knew I’ll have to say that openly one day and we have said it. But now it is you people who have to prove it that I am that!" (Shri Adi-Shakti Devi, Sydney, Australia, March 21, 1983). Hardly Orthodox!

 * Regarding the claim that experiencing a cool breeze above the head and at the palms is a sign of self-realization, that is hardly orthodox, certainly not confirmed in the Upanishads or Pantajili, and not even among kundalini yoga based sects. This editor restates the claim Sahaja Yoga makes: ("One can actually feel the all pervading divine power as a cool breeze, as described in all religions and spiritual traditions of the world"), but fails to provide the evidence in context to support this extraordinary claim that it is so described in all religions and spiritual traditions. And with Sahaja as with a lot of other NRMs that consistently redefine traditional terms, one does not look at just the words, but at whether what Sahaja Yoga defines as self-realization is similar or completly distinct from orthodox definitions. While it is true that many sects consider enlightenment to occur when the kundalini has risen up to and stablized in the sahasrara, which is considered the seat of Self and enlightenment in some Upanishads, that does not imply support for the "cool breeze" as meaning this has rise has occured nor for the "self realization and second baptism" claim, and the editor has provided no documentation other than restate the claims of the NRM to support this claim.

 * In fact, when you examine the Sahaja Yoga "self-realization" claim, Sahaja defines it merely as "A connection with the Self", where as more mainstream Upanishadic and Vendantic based traditions define Self-Realization as the permanent Union or Identification of the jiva with Self/Atman/Brahman/Parabrahman, or God Realization, not just some energetic baptism or "connection" with the Self. Also, note that there is a sigificant, also ancient Unpanishadic tradition that the seat of the Self and self-realization is found not in the sahasrara, but beyond that, in the Cave of the Heart, see for example Ramana Maharshi.

 * In summary, without making definitive judgements on the claims of that NRM, which is not the function of Wikipedia, Sahaja Yoga is properly where I put it, along with other, contemporary modern and unorthodox Yogas, and the burden of proof for the extraordinary religious based claims based on dogma and materials from that NRM is not on me, but on that editor suspected of COI regarding Sahaja Yoga to show why I am incorrect.

This demonstrates the fundamental error the Sahajists make in all sincerity in applying an unconscious double standard due to their COI, that the information from their NRM is reliable and verifiable because the group affirms it, or a known sympathizer with some expertise reports it, while critics are unreliable. This issue occurs on a number of articles about NRMs, and what NRM advocates fail to understand is that as a religious group making exceptional claims about the special divine role of their leader, in this case AKA "Adi Shakti", as quoted above, all their publications and sources, however crafted, must be viewed with caution according to Wikipedia guidelines, and the more exceptional the claims, the more they require exceptional sources, and this does not just apply to sources with any critical information.

I have summarized a previously outlined position similar to that accepted in similar article issues with Wikipedia references as follows:

 * I've been reviewing a number of articles on controversial NRMS, where the edititors are not able to handle their conflict of interest, where pro and con disputes often require mediation and even arbitration. I have reviewed Sahaja article and the talk history. The article reads like it was written by the group, with only a proforma mention that there is criticism. I agree with you, there is clear evidence that several editors have a Conflict of interest, that they are exhibiting ownership, that they are not following the principles described in Editing with a conflict of interest, and that they are not editing in good faith WP:Faith. Furthermore, I submit there is evidence of unconscious Wikilawyering, WP:LAWYER, the technical exploitaton of selected guidelines for purposes not in the best interest of Wikipedia. Usually, as is the case in this article, the primary issue is imbalanced suppression of information, which can be by those either pro or con, by advocates, sympathizers, or in some cases, simply zealous deletionists who do not acknowledge the impact on NPOV. The fact remains that Wikeipedia clearly states that in partisan and religious disputes, the statements of both sides are subject to caution regarding reliability and verifiability, there can be no a priori assumption that one side is more reliable than another. Because this same dynamic is found in lots of articles, Wikipedia should really have a guiding essay. However, until then, the following logic has been recognized as relevant (see for example Ken Wilber talk):

 * As an inclusionist, I am particularly interested in maximizing NPOV, and the idea that websites and blogs can be appropriate depending on what is available, and in particular that when the subject of an article opens the door by using self-published materials like a website or blog to communicate ideas and respond to critics, critical websites or blogs, if they are the best available sources and the person who wrote them is noteworthy relative to the subject and can be identified, can be considered.

 * In this case, the subject is a controversial religious guru, which triggers some caveats in the Wikipedia guidelines. Because of dispute between inclusionists and deletionists which occurs on this and related sites, a few of us have developed a frameework regarding the inclusionist response in these matters as follows:

 * WP:V states that: "Material from self-published sources, and published sources of dubious reliability, may be used as sources in articles about the author(s) of the material, so long as it is: relevant to their notability; it is not contentious; it is not unduly self-serving; it does not involve claims about third parties, or about events not directly related to the subject; there is no reasonable doubt as to who wrote it." But, in this case, a religous claim, that of the groups founder being an Avatar, and claims about other religious figures and movements, are being made. This advocacy, and the dearth of independent, objective consideration, makes the essentially self-published sources from Sahaja advocates themselves of limited verifiable reliability. The Sahaja material is contentious, arguably self-serving, makes claims about events not related to the subject, and makes unverified claims about third parties. Additionally, WP:RS states: "The websites and publications of political parties and religious groups (or websites of their critics or opponents) should be treated with caution, although neither political affiliation nor religious belief is in itself a reason not to use a source." The Sahaja organization makes subjective and even exclusive religious claims about its leader and serves a religious function, supporting the mission of its guru founder, and deserves the same initial caution as critical material. Therefore, under Wikipedia principles and guidelines, both the advocacy and critical publications and websites related to this subject must be treated with appropriate caution, with a NPOV result in mind, meaning there is no excessive burden of proof on critics vis a vis proponents regarding religious groups. The more exceptional the claim, the more exceptional the sources requred. (Note: there are even many suspect medical claims being made that also require exceptional sourcing). Because WP:V, WP: NPOV and WP:NOR complement each other, "they should not be interpreted in isolation from one another". Relying only on published material or websites of dubious reliablity, while excluding based on reliability and verifiability issues all critical material from known, noteworthy critics familiar with the subject (to whom the organization has responded and criticized in websites and blogs and thus opened the door), when that is the best available source, impacts NPOV. In these cases, selected critical material, including sites and blogs of former associates/followers and those notable within the NRM for analysis of NRMs, may meet the "particularly eminent" criteria relative to this subject alone (NRMs alone do not determine who is particularly eminent among their critics) for inclusion where other sources are not available and where the material is not libelous. The alternative view, which assumes that there is a ready economically justifiable market for published and academically reviewed books critical of Sahaja Yoga, and that everything else, simply isn't realistic, and erroneously assumes the Sahaja material is presumed more reliable because they have the resources to polish the presentation. It is particularly interesting that Sahaj advocates find the even University of Virginia site unacceptable, since the site is considered by NRM critics to be apologetic. Again, the lack of formally published, academically reviewed material is an unavoidable by product of the relative lack of mainstream academic interest in Sahaj. The article needs an appropriate balance. That is why I continue to urge that we need to balance WP:V, WP: NPOV and WP:NOR here, both in letter and in spirit. The article as it stands is so suspect, so far from NPOV, and so below Wikipedia standards as to be unacceptable.

What the article clearly needs is the proper balance of criticism, including responsible critics of aspects of the unorthodox dogma itself. This requires more NPOV editors and experts in the field not associate with the NRM to develop a balance that is clearly lacking. The acceptable resolution IMO should be an understanding that the burden of proof should be on those with a COI regarding their supression of material they consider critical, and that if they open the door by making an claim, paarticularly an extraoridary claim, appropriate critical response is warranted. --Dseer 11:00, 27 December 2006 (UTC)

Further Mediation Requested on Sahaja Yoga Issue
While Will Beback may have brought the original mediation request, Sfacets has been confronted about apparent COI editing on the Sahaja Yoga page recently by not just Will Beback, but in good faith by other responsible editors, including NovaSTL, Will Beback, Milo, among others I can see. I agree, and I am getting the same result, being accused of COI editing myself, and falsely accused of deleting Sahaja Yoga, claims I have no interest in resolving the situation, etc. This behavior is clearly in direct contradiction to what Wikipedia expects, to wit: "As a rule of thumb, the more involved you are in a particular area in real life, the more careful you should be to adhere to our core content policies — Wikipedia:Neutral point of view, Wikipedia:No original research, and Wikipedia:Verifiability —when editing in that area. Closeness to a subject does not mean you're incapable of being neutral, but it may incline you in that direction. Be guided by the advice of other editors. If editors on a talk page suggest in good faith that you may have a conflict of interest, take seriously what they say and consider withdrawing from editing the article...If you edit articles while involved with organizations that engage in advocacy in that area, you may have a conflict of interest."

Sfacets took it upon themselves and assumed the authority on their own to reverted my comments to you, including an extensive analysis of the situation which I finally posted to the mediation page, by claiming because I was "not involved" I should comment on the talk page, even though it is Will Beback who initially identified who was involved without realizing my concern. The fact is, I am a Wikipedian and I am involved, I had already requested Will Beback's support to ask to mediate this before I found out this was active, as you can see I posted my comments on your talk page, and I am quite familiar with these types of issues, had run the essence of my logic by a mediator in the Ken Wilber dispute, and I have the same issues as Will Beback and others regarding these editors, and I intend to make the same types of changes to the article to include more skeptical/critical information, and I am currently in a similar dispute with the same editor on the Yoga page regarding Sahaja Yoga, and will be on others where it is mentioned. I hope you take the time to read my comments even though they were deleted, because they are sourced, consistent with how other articles on NRMs are handled, and to the point. Particularly since Sfacets wants the mediation delayed for a number of weeks, there is precedent for interested parties not originally listed in the mediation case who have similar issues to the same parties on the same subject to request consideration, and Sfacets has clearly involved me with the similar conduct I've seen since I started editing Sahaja material. It is safe to assume that Sfacets simply feels more comfortable in a two Sahajists on one more skeptical editor situation, but that is not what Wikipedia is all about. I do not take instruction from Sfacets as gospel. Now if YOU want me to only comment on the talk page, I can post the same thing there but that seems a waste of time since nothing has been resolved by prior editors making the same basic point and my concerns are what is being discussed in the mediation. I read the mediation heading, it said: "While using the talk page of the article in question to solve a dispute is encouraged to involve a larger audience, feel free to discuss the case below if that is not possible". Clearly it isn't possible, both logistically and because the record of failure is clear, nor does it make sense when in fact more editors on talk are closer to Will Beback's position than the Sfacets and the resolution would affect them too. I do not want to disrupt your efforts, so I await your guidance on the next step. One way or another, my concerns need to be addressed. --Dseer 11:22, 28 December 2006 (UTC)

Menudo
I added the Triple Threat DVD/CD Combo as a internal link from the Menudo web site can you look it over and let me know its ok. I am new and seeking adoption. The Menudo site at the bottom have numerous internal links to there CD's and DVD's and just a few without them and I provided this one and hope its ok.--Blue5864 12:04, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

One mediation in 2 places
You can join as a second mediator to Mediation_Cabal/Cases/2007-01-12_Religious_Democracy.

It is about the exact same issue. User:Farhoudk created this one for no good reason.--Patchouli 22:19, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

 * I just merged them at Mediation Cabal/Cases/2007-01-12 Religious Democracy--Patchouli 22:24, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

 * There is nothing wrong with having 2 or even more people as part of a mediation panel.--Patchouli 22:27, 16 January 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for the support on RfA!
With the RfA complete and over, and a day to recover on top, I finally feel able to click a few buttons and write a few comments.

Of those, there's about a dozen editors I hadn't come across before, whom I particularly want to write a comment to. RfA is a good chance to see how others see you. It also shows a light on others, and those who judge sometimes show themselves in a flattering or unflattering light too. An inevitable aspect of any giving of opinion, so to speak. I don't think our paths have crossed, and yet you showed a high degree of confidence that I would use the access honestly and well. I'd like to live up to that, as being the best and most relevant "thank you" I can think of for your support and help. That, and to catch you around some time and see some of the areas you edit in, as well.

As a new user of admin access, I might well benefit from guidance for a while to come. I trust my existing approach overall, but its an area one doesn't really want to make even a single mistake, and where the judge is the eyes of ones peers. So advice would be a Good Thing.

To start that off, I've already asked for advance guidance from other long-standing admins in a couple of areas that I'm likely to be involved in long term. As time goes on, I might want to come back to you for advice on these and other issues too. If you feel up to watchlisting User:FT2/Advice sought, I'd appreciate it :) it's my initial step to ensuring this new access is taken as responsibly as possible, during the next while, and to get advice as needed from others.

Otherwise, do keep in touch, happy editing in 2007, and once again - many thanks! :) FT2 (Talk 02:38, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

My RfA
Thank you for supporting me in my RfA! It succeeded, and I now have The Tools – which I'm planning to use as wisely as I possibly can. I hope I will be worth your confidence. Thanks again! :-) –m y s i d ☎ 21:01, 22 January 2007 (UTC)

Hm..
C'mon Soms, there's like 10 peoplke on this range, like thousands of users will ever see that IP let alone use it :( 172.205.175.80 08:22, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Aw shucks!
I was kinda getting the thing cooled down at the RFA talk page. Why the grenade? --Kim Bruning 09:50, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Sahaja Yoga mediation active
The major Sahaja Yoga editors are active again. Are you still available for mediation? -Will Beback · † · 06:06, 30 January 2007 (UTC)

Busy
I am boycotting that case. I have a headache. You can close it. Thanks.--Patchouli 03:36, 31 January 2007 (UTC)

AfD nomination of 2:00PM-3:00PM (24 season 6)
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Foundation Ice Stream

Foundation Ice Stream (-83.25°N, -60°W) is a major ice stream in the Pensacola Mountains of Antarctica. The ice stream drains northward for 150 nmi along the west side of the Patuxent Range and the Neptune Range to enter the Ronne Ice Shelf westward of Dufek Massif.

Exploration and name
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) mapped the stream from surveys and United States Navy air photos, 1956–66. The United States Advisory Committee on Antarctic Names (US-ACAN) named the stream in recognition of the National Science Foundation, which provided major support to the U.S. Antarctic Research Program during this period.

Course
The Foundation Ice Stream originates to the west of the Patuxent Range. It flows northwest past the Rambo Nunataks to the north and Thomas Hills to the south, where it is joined from the right (south) by the MacNamara Glacier. Further down the Academy Glacier joins it from the right. The ice stream continues north-northwest past the Williams Hills of the Neptune Range. It is joined from the east by the Childs Glacier before passing Schmidt Hills to its east. The mouth of the ice stream meets the Ronne Ice Shelf.

Patuxent Ice Stream
-85.25°N, -67.75°W. A broad ice stream between Patuxent Range and Pecora Escarpment in the Pensacola Mountains, draining northwestward to the upper part of Foundation Ice Stream. Named by US-ACAN for its proximity to the Patuxent Range.

MacNamara Glacier
-84.33333°N, -63.66667°W. A glacier in the Patuxent Range, Pensacola Mountains, draining northeastward between the Thomas and Anderson Hills to Foundation Ice Stream. Named by US-ACAN for Edlen E. MacNamara, USARP exchange scientist at Molodezhnaya Station winter 1967.

Academy Glacier
-84.25°N, -61°W. A major glacier in the Pensacola Mountains, draining northwestward between the Patuxent and Neptune Ranges to enter Foundation Ice Stream. Named by US-ACAN for the National Academy of Sciences which has played an important role in the planning of the United States program for Antarctica.

Childs Glacier
-83.4°N, -58.66667°W. A glacier in the Neptune Range, Pensacola Mountains, draining westward from Roderick Valley to enter Foundation Ice Stream. Named by US-ACAN for John H. Childs, builder at Ellsworth Station, winter 1958.

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Cinefantastique

Cinefantastique is an American horror, fantasy, and science fiction film magazine.

History
The magazine originally started as a mimeographed fanzine in 1967, then relaunched as a glossy, offset printed quarterly in 1970 by publisher/editor Frederick S. Clarke. Intended as a serious critical/review journal of the genres, the magazine immediately set itself apart from competitors like Famous Monsters of Filmland and The Monster Times due to its slick paper stock and use of full color interior film stills. Cinefantastique's articles and reviews emphasized an intelligent, near-scholarly approach, a then-unusual slant for such a genre-specific magazine. Advertisements were few, consisting mostly of other titles and materials by the publisher.

The magazine quickly came to be known for its lengthy, information-filled "retrospective" articles devoted to the full production details of such classic films as 1951's The Day the Earth Stood Still, George Pal's War of the Worlds, The Incredible Shrinking Man, and Planet of the Apes. Based on the popularity of these articles, Cinefantastique began producing huge double-issues centering on comprehensive "Making-Of" looks at such movies as Disney's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Forbidden Planet, Star Wars, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Blade Runner, and The Thing. The magazine also devoted multiple yearly issues to Star Trek films and Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Star Trek: Voyager. Many of the articles have since become accepted as the definitive source of production information regarding these and other genre titles.

The magazine was responsible for introducing the work of several writers who have continued to produce important work in the film field, including Don Shay, Bill Warren, Tim Lucas, Mick Garris, Stephen Rebello, Steven Rubin, Dan Scapperotti, Dale Winogura, Jeffrey Frentzen, Paul M. Sammon (who authored the Blade Runner double issue and later turned it into an extensive book called Future Noir), Dan Fiebiger, and Alan Jones.

On October 17, 2000, due to complications from long-time clinical depression, Clarke committed suicide at the age of 51. Editorship was briefly assumed by long-time contributor Dan Persons, until rights to the continuing publication of Cinefantastique were acquired by Mark A. Altman's Mindfire Entertainment, who formally renamed the magazine CFQ.

In November 2006, CFQ editor Jeff Bond announced that the magazine would be "going on hiatus into 2007", promising that in the near future it would return "on an irregular basis for in-depth spotlights & special issues". The magazine was succeeded by Geek Monthly, with Bond at the helm.

Cinefantastique relaunched as a webzine in August 2007, called Cinefantastique Online, under the supervision of the magazine's former West Coast Editor, Steve Biodrowski.

In 2009, Cinefantastique was purchased by and became a wholly owned trademark of Fourth Castle Micromedia, a New York–based company owned by genre marketing veteran Joe Sena. Fourth Castle is known for their EMCE Toys brand, whose first lines of "Retro Cloth" 8" action figures were reproductions of classic MEGO toys.

Fourth Castle produced a one-shot, Cinefantastique Presents The Ultimate Guide To Zombies in 2012. The magazine was slated for relaunch in 2015, and Biodrowski continued to run Cinefantastique Online while Dan Persons produced podcasts for the publication.

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1775 Newfoundland hurricane

The 1775 Newfoundland hurricane, also known as the Independence Hurricane, was a hurricane that struck the Thirteen Colonies and the Colony of Newfoundland in August and September, 1775, at the outset of the American War of Independence. It is believed to have killed at least 4,000 people, making it one of the deadliest Atlantic hurricanes of all time. There is disagreement among historians and meteorologists whether the events were one storm or two distinct storms.

North Carolina and Virginia
On August 27, 1775, a hurricane hit the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It turned northeastward and left the state on September 2, bringing heavy wind and rain to southeastern Virginia. A letter from New Bern, North Carolina, recounted, "We had a violent hurricane...which has done a vast deal of damage here, at the Bar, and at Matamuskeet, near 150 lives being lost at the Bar, and 15 in one neighborhood at Matamuskeet."

The September 9, 1775, edition of The Virginia Gazette reported: "The shocking accounts of damage done by the rains last week are numerous: Most of the mill-dams are broke, the corn laid almost level with the ground, and fodder destroyed; many ships and other vessels drove ashore and damaged, at Norfolk, Hampton, and York. In the heavy storm of wind and rain, which came on last Saturday, and continued most part of the night, the Mercury man of war as drove from her station abreast of the town of Norfolk, and stuck flat aground in shoal water."

At least 163 people were killed.

Newfoundland
A storm struck the eastern coast of Newfoundland on September 9, 1775. It is uncertain if this storm was the remnants of the hurricane that had crossed the Outer Banks over a week earlier.

Newfoundland's fisheries "received a very severe stroke from the violence of a storm of wind, which almost swept everything before it," Commodore Governor Robert Duff wrote shortly after it struck. "A considerable number of boats, with their crews, have been totally lost, several vessels wrecked on the shores," he said. Ocean levels rose to heights "scarcely ever known before" and caused great devastation, Duff reported.

A total of 4,000 sailors, mostly from England and Ireland, were reported to have been drowned. A localized storm surge is reported to have reached heights of between 20 and 30 feet. Losses from the hurricane include two armed schooners of the Royal Navy, which were on the Grand Banks of Newfoundland to enforce Britain's fishing rights.

The hurricane is Atlantic Canada's first recorded hurricane and Canada's deadliest natural disaster (and by far the deadliest hurricane to ever hit territory of present-day Canada), as well as the eighth-deadliest Atlantic hurricane in history.

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Course of Empire (band)

Course of Empire was a heavy metal band based in Dallas, Texas, from 1988 to 1998. The band's final incarnation consisted of founding members vocalist Vaughn Stevenson, guitarist Mike Graff, and bassist Paul Semrad. The band also consisted of two drummers throughout their existence, with Chad Lovell and Michael Jerome as the final duo. The band released three studio albums over ten years, with one each on the labels Carpe Diem, Zoo Entertainment (who also re-issued the band's debut album), and TVT Records.

First studio album and major label signing (1988–1993)
Guitarist Mike Graff and drummer Anthony Headley had both attended Southern Methodist University in the 1980s. They had composed ambient music for various film projects. They eventually decided to expand their hobby into a full-fledged band, and by early 1988 the pair had brought in vocalist Vaughn Stevenson (who had moved to Texas from North Carolina) and bassist Paul Semrad. The band named themselves Course of Empire, which was taken from a series of paintings from the 1830s. Overall they were influenced by bands such as Ministry, Killing Joke, Joy Division, KMFDM, and others from the post-punk and industrial scenes. They played their first live show in July 1988. One year later, Headley witnessed a performance by the Kodo Drummers. He then brought back the concept of multiple drummers to Course of Empire; thus, the band enlisted Chad Lovell as their second drummer. Lovell had previously played in various cover bands and was seeking to create original material.

Around the same time, the band's local live shows had increased in size. One of the band's trademarks had consisted of passing around bongos and drumheads to the fans in attendance, but the practice was eventually discontinued since it became dangerous due to the increased fanbase. During the recording sessions for the band's debut album, Lovell had taken a hiatus from the band. Drummer Dave Abbruzzese was brought in to record the song "God's Jig", but then Lovell returned to the band shortly after. The band's debut album, simply titled Course of Empire, was released on Carpe Diem Records in 1990. After touring behind the album, Headley was dismissed from the band and was replaced by Kyle Thomas from Reverend Horton Heat. The band then signed with major label Zoo Entertainment, who re-issued the Course of Empire album nationally in early 1992. "Coming of the Century" was released as the band's first promotional single and music video.

After the tours which supported the Course of Empire re-issue, Thomas left the band and Michael Jerome joined as his replacement. In 1993, Course of Empire released the single "Infested" in anticipation of their second album. The single featured two new songs, "Joy" and "Let's Have a War" (a cover of a song by Fear), as well as a "Darwin Goodman" remix of "Infested". The name was taken from Darwin (naturalist/evolutionary scientist Charles Darwin) and Goodman (legendary big band clarinetist Benny Goodman).

Continued recording and label shifts (1993–1996)
The band released their second album, Initiation, on Zoo Entertainment in 1994. The physical CD had notably featured three hidden tracks on various spots of the release. "White Vision Blowout" and the aforementioned "Infested" were released as singles to promote the album. They toured behind the album with the likes of Prong, Sister Machine Gun, Machines of Loving Grace, and Stabbing Westward. In 1995, producer John Fryer, known for producing acts such as Nine Inch Nails and Depeche Mode, was tapped to produce their third record, as it featured more electronic-edged material. Around the same time, Course of Empire received an advance for their next album from Zoo Entertainment, but the band instead used it to build their own recording facility. In 1996, the band's song "Copious" (off of the Course of Empire album) appeared on the soundtrack to the film The Pompatus of Love. Soon after, the band found support in Dallas radio personality and In the Studio host Redbeard, who promoted the band's third album weeks ahead of release on Dallas radio station Q102, including heavy airplay of "New Maps", which was scheduled to be the lead single.

After a series of financial struggles, Zoo Entertainment drastically reduced their staff by early 1996. The label subsequently halted their daily operations in July 1996, just one month before Course of Empire's third album was due to be released. TVT Records signed the band by December 1996 after working out the licensing terms with BMG for the rights to the then-upcoming album and the previous Initiation record. At TVT's request, the band recorded additional tracks with Lovell as producer. The new tracks were mixed in Hollywood at Larrabee Studios North with Dave Bianco at the helm. Some previous tracks were also remixed by Bianco.

Final release and disbandment (1996–1998)
Course of Empire's third album Telepathic Last Words, originally mastered by Bob Ludwig for the Zoo Entertainment release, was remastered by Howie Weinberg in September 1997 and was finally released in January 1998, almost two years after its original completion. As part of the new deal, the scheduled national lead single was changed from "New Maps" to "The Information". "The Information" was included on the soundtrack for the 1998 film Dark City. A music video was also produced featuring scenes from the movie and was aired on MTV at the time of the movie's premiere. The band received favorable press in the form of a two-page cover story in a local alternative weekly news magazine, the Dallas Observer, as well as mentions in Spin and trade publications; however, a lack of promotion by the record company prevented the song from seeing a wide release on modern rock playlists across the United States. "The Information" was picked up by Q102 after the success of "New Maps" on Redbeard's show, but failed to gain traction and was dropped from the playlist by 1998. "Kaptain Kontrol" was also released as a promotional single.

The band supported the album by touring with 2wo, an industrial rock project headed by Rob Halford (Judas Priest) alongside John 5 (Marilyn Manson), Ray Riendeau (Machines of Loving Grace), and James Woolley (Nine Inch Nails). Less than two weeks after the tour started, 2wo had cancelled the remaining dates. Course of Empire also opened for The Sisters of Mercy in Los Angeles that spring. The group disbanded after ten years together due to frustration with the overall label management, the aforementioned tour cancellation, and the lack of a proper A&R representative. Their final show was in July 1998 at Trees in the Deep Ellum area of Dallas, with Caulk and Doosu as the show's openers.

Following years
In 2004, Graff and Martin Baird at Verge Music Works recording studio mixed the still-existing 24 tracks of the final performance at Trees and personally financed and self-released the tracks, titled Phone Calls From the Dead. A DVD of the band was also self-released that same year, titled Hiss. In 2008, a double-album of demos was self-released, simply titled Initiation Demos. In 2013, Early C.O.E. & Telepathic Last Show was self-released, which consisted of demos from the band's early years and also the remainder of the aforementioned Trees live show from 1998.

After Course of Empire split in 1998, Jerome and Graff collaborated with Van Eric Martin to form the group Halls of the Machine, who released their debut album, Atmospheres for Lovers and Sleepers, in 2001. The band released their second album All Tribal Dignitaries in 2017.

In 2019, it was revealed that Lovell had experienced a fall that left him with a traumatic brain injury. To help with medical costs, his former bandmates in Course of Empire decided to release a compilation entitled Fields of Discipline, which consisted of two-track demos recorded by the band in 1989. The material was previously unreleased up to that point. A Dallas listening party and drum jam occurred on October 25, 2021, in support of Lovell.

Another benefit for Lovell commenced on November 11, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. Toadies had headlined the event while an auction was held as a fundraiser. Around the same time, it was announced that there were plans to issue Course of Empire's second album Initiation on vinyl for the first time, which was eventually released in May 2023.

Members

 * Vaughn Stevenson – vocals (1988–1998)
 * Mike Graff – guitar (1988–1998)
 * Paul Semrad – bass (1988–1998)
 * Anthony Headley – drums (1988–1991)
 * Chad Lovell – drums (1989–1998)
 * Kyle Thomas – drums (1991–1993)
 * Michael Jerome – drums (1993–1998)

Albums

 * 1990: Course of Empire (Carpe Diem Records)
 * 1994: Initiation (Zoo Entertainment)
 * 1998: Telepathic Last Words (TVT Records)

Compilations

 * 2004: Phone Calls From the Dead (Live album/released on Lust)
 * 2004: Hiss (DVD/Self-released)
 * 2008: Initiation Demos (Demo album/Self-released)
 * 2013: Early C.O.E. & Telepathic Last Show (Live album and studio tracks/Self-released)
 * 2021: Fields of Discipline (Previously unreleased 1989 album/released on IDBLM)

Singles

 * 1992: "Coming of the Century"
 * 1993: "Infested"
 * 1994: "White Vision Blowout"
 * 1997: "The Information"
 * 1998: "Kaptain Kontrol"
 * 2021: "Thrust"

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User:Sdunnagan

"Zaphod's just this guy, you know?" The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams

My interests include Spanish guitar, walking in the forest with my Flat-Coated Retriever named Harper, after Harper Lee, author of To Kill a Mockingbird.

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Highway 101

Highway 101 was an American country music band founded in 1986 in Los Angeles, California. The initial lineup consisted of Paulette Carlson (lead vocals), Jack Daniels (guitar), Curtis Stone (bass guitar, vocals), and Scott "Cactus" Moser (drums). Prior to the band's founding, Carlson was a solo artist. With her as lead vocalist, the band recorded three albums for Warner Bros. Records Nashville. After Carlson left in 1990 to pursue a solo career, the band recorded a fourth album for Warner with Nikki Nelson on lead vocals before exiting the label. One album each followed on Liberty, Intersound, and Free Falls Records under various lineups.

Highway 101 has released eight studio albums and one greatest hits album, and has charted seventeen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts. Four of their singles"Somewhere Tonight", "Cry, Cry, Cry", "(Do You Love Me) Just Say Yes", and "Who's Lonely Now" went to number one on that chart.

History
Carlson founded Highway 101 in 1986 in Los Angeles, California, with guitarist Jack Daniels, bassist Curtis Stone (son of song publisher and musician Cliffie Stone), and drummer Scott "Cactus" Moser, all three of whom were session musicians. Stone and Moser (and Cliffie Stone) had appeared in the 1986 film Back to School as members of a bar band. Before Highway 101, Carlson recorded as a solo singer on RCA Records. She made three appearances on the Hot Country Songs chart for RCA: "You Gotta Get to My Heart (Before You Lay a Hand on Me)", "I'd Say Yes", and "Can You Fool" reached No. 65, No. 67 and No. 72, respectively.

1986–1990
In 1986, the band signed with Warner Bros. Records Nashville, debuting with the single "Some Find Love". However, it failed to chart and was withdrawn due to the band's dissatisfaction with its country pop sound. They followed up in December 1986 with the single "The Bed You Made for Me", which Carlson wrote. The song spent twenty-four weeks on the Hot Country Songs chart, reaching a peak of No. 4. Following it were "Whiskey, If You Were a Woman" at No. 2 and two straight No. 1s: "Somewhere Tonight" (written by Rodney Crowell and Harlan Howard) and "Cry, Cry, Cry". After the chart success, Highway 101 was nominated and won the award for Vocal Group of the Year at the 1988 ACM and CMA Awards.

101² followed in 1988. Its first single, "(Do You Love Me) Just Say Yes". became the band's third straight No. 1 single; following it were the Top 10 hits "All the Reasons Why", "Setting Me Up", and "Honky Tonk Heart", at No. 5, No. 7 and No. 6 respectively. The next year's Paint the Town accounted for the band's final Number One, "Who's Lonely Now", followed by "Walkin', Talkin', Cryin', Barely Beatin' Broken Heart" (originally released by Johnnie Wright) and "This Side of Goodbye". A Greatest Hits album in 1990 included the No. 14 single "Someone Else's Trouble Now".

1990–Present: Departure of Carlson
In late 1990, Carlson left the band for a solo career on Capitol Records. Her solo debut album, Love Goes On, produced only one top 40 hit in "I'll Start with You". Carlson's replacement on lead vocals was Nikki Nelson, who first appeared on 1991's Bing Bang Boom. Although this album's title track made the Top 20, the other singles from it were less successful: "The Blame" reached No. 31, "Baby, I'm Missing You" peaked at No. 22, and "Honky Tonk Baby" fell short of the Top 40. Daniels left the band in 1992. After this album, the band left Warner Bros. for Liberty Records. The only release for this label, The New Frontier, included the band's final chart entry, "You Baby You", which peaked at No. 67.

Carlson and Daniels returned in 1996 for the album Reunited, released via Intersound Records. "Where’d You Get Your Cheatin’ From" and "It Must Be Love" were released as singles. In 1998, Carlson and Daniels would both depart Highway 101 once again.

In 1999, Moser (who was absent from the Reunion album) returned and with Stone, reformed Highway 101 with Charlie White and new vocalist Chrislynn Lee. With FreeFalls, an independent record label, Highway 101 released its seventh studio album, Big Sky. The album also included "There Goes My Love", previously recorded with Carlson (1988) and "I Wonder Where the Love Goes", previously recorded with Nelson (1993).

White departed in 2002 and was replaced with Justin Weaver. Lee soon departed as well, and Nelson returned in 2006. In 2007, Weaver departed and was replaced by Andy Gurley. In December 2010, Highway 101 appeared on the Grand Ole Opry and released a special Christmas DVD entitled "Christmas On Highway 101". The new DVD featured professionally filmed live performances and guest appearances by country music notables such as Wynonna Judd, to whom Moser is married.

In August 2012, Moser was involved in a motorcycle accident which resulted in the amputation of his left leg above the knee.

Discography

 * Albums
 * Highway 101 (1987)
 * 101² (1988)
 * Paint the Town (1989)
 * Bing Bang Boom (1991)
 * The New Frontier (1993)
 * Reunited (1996)
 * Big Sky (2000)
 * Christmas on Highway 101 (2010)

Billboard number-one hits

 * "Somewhere Tonight" (2 weeks, 1987)
 * "Cry, Cry, Cry" (1 week, 1988)
 * "(Do You Love Me) Just Say Yes" (1 week, 1988)
 * "Who's Lonely Now" (2 weeks, 1989)

Grammy Awards

 * 1989
 * 101²
 * rowspan=2| Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal
 * Nominated
 * 1990
 * "Honky Tonk Heart"
 * Nominated
 * }
 * Nominated
 * }

American Music Awards

 * 1989
 * Highway 101
 * Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group
 * Nominated
 * }
 * }

Academy of Country Music Awards

 * 1988
 * rowspan=4| Highway 101
 * rowspan=4| Top Vocal Group of the Year
 * Won
 * 1989
 * Won
 * 1990
 * Nominated
 * 1992
 * Nominated
 * }
 * 1992
 * Nominated
 * }
 * }

Country Music Association Awards

 * rowspan=2| 1988
 * rowspan=4| Highway 101
 * Horizon Award
 * Nominated
 * rowspan=3| Vocal Group of the Year
 * Won
 * 1989
 * Won
 * 1990
 * Nominated
 * }
 * 1990
 * Nominated
 * }
 * }

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