Articles related to "Wikipedia"
Online Encyclopedia Improvements
Problems of authenticity and reliability will not plague Wikipedia founder Larry Sanger's new online encyclopedia due to increased diligence
sanger's second chance • citizendium launch • problems wikipedia • online encyclopedia mishaps • corrupted posts internet
Problems of authenticity and reliability will not plague Wikipedia founder Larry Sanger's new online encyclopedia due to increased diligence
sanger's second chance • citizendium launch • problems wikipedia • online encyclopedia mishaps • corrupted posts internet
Ovid Book 1: Lycaon: Lycanthropy and Vampyres
Ovid introduces the story of Lycaon and the origin of werewolves into western literature. Closely following vampyres enter the western world, coming from the east. Meet Vikram the Vampyre, links to downloads listed for free text versions
werewolf • vampyre • vampire • shape-changers • indian myths
Ovid introduces the story of Lycaon and the origin of werewolves into western literature. Closely following vampyres enter the western world, coming from the east. Meet Vikram the Vampyre, links to downloads listed for free text versions
werewolf • vampyre • vampire • shape-changers • indian myths
Understanding Hybrids
Today there is a movement towards using species plants as opposed to modern hybrids. To make an informed decision in this respect, learn about what a hybrid is and the advantages and disadvantages. This article will take you through an explanation of genes, traits, hybrid vigor, and at the same time also tell the tale of the tulip. Lean the difference between an F1 and an F2 hybrid.
hybrids • f1 • f2 • p • native
Today there is a movement towards using species plants as opposed to modern hybrids. To make an informed decision in this respect, learn about what a hybrid is and the advantages and disadvantages. This article will take you through an explanation of genes, traits, hybrid vigor, and at the same time also tell the tale of the tulip. Lean the difference between an F1 and an F2 hybrid.
hybrids • f1 • f2 • p • native
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly about Copy Protection, Part III
This is part III of my husband, <a href="http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/18146">Thomas Williams</a>'s, essay on copy protection.
thomas williams • copy protection • riaa • electronic frontier foundation • recording industry
This is part III of my husband, <a href="http://www.suite101.com/welcome.cfm/18146">Thomas Williams</a>'s, essay on copy protection.
thomas williams • copy protection • riaa • electronic frontier foundation • recording industry
Two Different Views of War: Elizabeth Thompson (a.k.a. Lady Butler) and Anna Lea Merritt
The different ways in which Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler) and her contemporary Anna Lea Merritt represented the subject of war.
lady butler • elizabeth thompson • anna lea merritt • war
The different ways in which Elizabeth Thompson (later Lady Butler) and her contemporary Anna Lea Merritt represented the subject of war.
lady butler • elizabeth thompson • anna lea merritt • war
Titan
Titan, one of Saturn's moons, has been in the news recently. Man landed a probe on its surface!
titan • science • web sites • saturn • moon
Titan, one of Saturn's moons, has been in the news recently. Man landed a probe on its surface!
titan • science • web sites • saturn • moon
PB and J
Share the history, magic, and the fun of this popular American treat with your kids!
peanut butter and jelly • sandwiches • cooking • snacks • food
Share the history, magic, and the fun of this popular American treat with your kids!
peanut butter and jelly • sandwiches • cooking • snacks • food
Alexander Graham Bell
The life, times and and many achievements of one of the world's greatest inventors.
alexander graham bell • inventor • invention • the telephone • elocution
The life, times and and many achievements of one of the world's greatest inventors.
alexander graham bell • inventor • invention • the telephone • elocution
The Great Enrico Caruso
The life and times of the Metropolitan Opera House's biggest superstar.
enrico caruso • opera singer • opera • tenor • rca victor
The life and times of the Metropolitan Opera House's biggest superstar.
enrico caruso • opera singer • opera • tenor • rca victor
Hungarian Space Travel
In 1980, 25 years ago, flight the first and only Hungarian astronaut into the space. In this article I would like to remember that thing.
space • hungary • hungarian • solyut • soyuz
In 1980, 25 years ago, flight the first and only Hungarian astronaut into the space. In this article I would like to remember that thing.
space • hungary • hungarian • solyut • soyuz
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
The life, times and premature death of one of the world's greatest composers.
wolfgand amadeus mozart • composer • classical music • johann christian bach • joseph haydn
The life, times and premature death of one of the world's greatest composers.
wolfgand amadeus mozart • composer • classical music • johann christian bach • joseph haydn
Chief Crazy Horse
An informative look at the life, times and death of this brave Native-American chieftain whose name is forever linked with that of General George Armstrong Custer
chief crazy horse • oglala sioux • grattan massacre • conquering bear • fetterman's massacre
An informative look at the life, times and death of this brave Native-American chieftain whose name is forever linked with that of General George Armstrong Custer
chief crazy horse • oglala sioux • grattan massacre • conquering bear • fetterman's massacre
Confucius
The life, times, and thoughts of one of the world's most famous philosophers
philosophers • china • confucius • analects • mandate of heaven
The life, times, and thoughts of one of the world's most famous philosophers
philosophers • china • confucius • analects • mandate of heaven
Henry VIII: A Lustful Monarch
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
henry vii • henry viii • tudor dynasty • catherine of aragon • ann boleyn
An informative look at the life and times of England's most lustful and illustrious monarch.
henry vii • henry viii • tudor dynasty • catherine of aragon • ann boleyn
Postman Pat Delivers the Goods Again; Other October Headlines
Postman Pat and his black and white cat return to TV next spring.
Postman Pat and his black and white cat return to TV next spring.
TSUNAMI!
A tsunami is a tidal wave that can travel at tremendous speeds and bring devastation in its wake.
tsunami • water • indonesia • tidal_wave • disaster
A tsunami is a tidal wave that can travel at tremendous speeds and bring devastation in its wake.
tsunami • water • indonesia • tidal_wave • disaster
Aesop and Indian influences
a short review of Aesop in relationship to animal wisdom literature of India and Eastern influences
aesop • bidpai • jataka • animal wisdom literature • fables
a short review of Aesop in relationship to animal wisdom literature of India and Eastern influences
aesop • bidpai • jataka • animal wisdom literature • fables
Ahmed Zewail - Femtochemistry and Laser Spectroscopy
Ahmed Zewail won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his groundbreaking work in femtochemistry. Using his technology, scientists are able to see "pictures" of chemical reactions as they happen.
ahmed zewail • nobel prize in chemistry • femtochemistry • femtosecond • california institute of technology
Ahmed Zewail won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1999 for his groundbreaking work in femtochemistry. Using his technology, scientists are able to see "pictures" of chemical reactions as they happen.
ahmed zewail • nobel prize in chemistry • femtochemistry • femtosecond • california institute of technology
Human Shields
During the Iraqi election we saw the example of an authentic human shield protecting his fellow countrymen.
humnan shields • iraq election • abdul amir al-shuwayli
During the Iraqi election we saw the example of an authentic human shield protecting his fellow countrymen.
humnan shields • iraq election • abdul amir al-shuwayli
Identifying and Resisting Propaganda (II)
In the second part, I discuss how we can detect and defeat the effects of propaganda around us.
In the second part, I discuss how we can detect and defeat the effects of propaganda around us.
Inclusive Tourism: Some Definitions
Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.
inclusion • ada • disability rights • travel for all • accessible travel
Inclusive Tourism draws from Universal Design and Visitability to assure participation of the broadest range of travelers.
inclusion • ada • disability rights • travel for all • accessible travel
Robert F. Curl Jr. - Fullerenes, C60 Carbon Molecules
Robert F. Curl Jr. shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996 for his discovery of buckeyballs, C60 carbon clusters that promise advances in medicine, industry, and computer technology.
robert f curl jr • buckminsterfullerenes • fullerenes • buckeyballs • rice university
Robert F. Curl Jr. shared the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1996 for his discovery of buckeyballs, C60 carbon clusters that promise advances in medicine, industry, and computer technology.
robert f curl jr • buckminsterfullerenes • fullerenes • buckeyballs • rice university
Wheel of the Year 101: Yule
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
An overview of Yule and other winter solstice celebrations. This is the final article in the "Wheel of the Year 101" series.
yule • christmas • twelfth night • saturnalia • solstice
Alexander The Great
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
The life and times of one of the greatest military conquerors that ever lived.
alexander the great • military conqueror • phillip of macedon • the persian empire • alexandropolis
1 Hanukah How Many Lights
A brief essay regarding the number of lights lit during Hanukah according to Shammash and Hillel containing links to discussion regarding the lighting of menorah, traditions of Hanukah, food, history, symbolism of light and blessings
hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
A brief essay regarding the number of lights lit during Hanukah according to Shammash and Hillel containing links to discussion regarding the lighting of menorah, traditions of Hanukah, food, history, symbolism of light and blessings
hanukah • hannukah • chanukah • channukah • candles
Alcott: A Modern Cinderella with Flowers
short biographical sketch of Louisa May Alcott with links for online texts and biographical studies. Alcott was born in Germantown, PA but spent most of her life split between Concord and Boston. Recognized for Little Women, Alcott also wrote gothic potboilers under the psuedoymn of A M Barnard. Although her books present an idealism of the domestic woman, she, herself was a feminist and resented the stereotyping of women as domestic animals.
biography • modern fables • children's literature • alcott • emerson
short biographical sketch of Louisa May Alcott with links for online texts and biographical studies. Alcott was born in Germantown, PA but spent most of her life split between Concord and Boston. Recognized for Little Women, Alcott also wrote gothic potboilers under the psuedoymn of A M Barnard. Although her books present an idealism of the domestic woman, she, herself was a feminist and resented the stereotyping of women as domestic animals.
biography • modern fables • children's literature • alcott • emerson
Killruddery Gardens' Victoriana
Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- 18th- and 19th - century garden features. Renovations, begun about 1840 and shaped by popular tastes, persist.
ireland • irish gardens • ireland's oldest garden • 17th- and 18th-century landscape design features • killruddery gardens
Ireland's Killruddery Gardens retain original 17th- 18th- and 19th - century garden features. Renovations, begun about 1840 and shaped by popular tastes, persist.
ireland • irish gardens • ireland's oldest garden • 17th- and 18th-century landscape design features • killruddery gardens
Pompeian Yard Art
Art in the most elegant gardens of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
pompeii • herculaneum • yard art • garden ornaments
Art in the most elegant gardens of Pompeii and Herculaneum.
pompeii • herculaneum • yard art • garden ornaments
Solomon Islands
This article is about the Solomon Islands which are fascinating but require caution and anti malarial pills.
solomon • bilikiki • diving • spirit of solomons • honiara
This article is about the Solomon Islands which are fascinating but require caution and anti malarial pills.
solomon • bilikiki • diving • spirit of solomons • honiara
The First Opium War
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
A brief history of the Opium War between China and Britain in the 19th century.
first opium war • opium war • opium china • chinese opium • british opium
The Nix of the Mill Pond
on nixes and water-nymphs an their relation to human consciousness and dreams in literary metaphors. Fairytales warn of the dangers of idle dreaming, but also of not dreaming.
rusalka • nix • jung • subconscious • dreams
on nixes and water-nymphs an their relation to human consciousness and dreams in literary metaphors. Fairytales warn of the dangers of idle dreaming, but also of not dreaming.
rusalka • nix • jung • subconscious • dreams
Backpacking Stoves
There are several kinds of backpacking stoves - alcohol, white gas (Coleman fuel), canister fuel. Liquid fuel stoves, are the most popular, and are very reliable.
backpacking • stove • alcohol • white gas • coleman fuel
There are several kinds of backpacking stoves - alcohol, white gas (Coleman fuel), canister fuel. Liquid fuel stoves, are the most popular, and are very reliable.
backpacking • stove • alcohol • white gas • coleman fuel
George Washington
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
The life and times of the first President of the United States of America.
first president • george washington • the american revolution • the war for independance • mt. vernon
Queen Marie Antoinette
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
The life and times of a much misunderstood and maligned queen.
queen marie antoinette • house of bourbon • the holy roman empire • king louis xvi • versailles
Steve Reich's Piano Phase
One of the compositional techniques most associated with Steve Reich is the process of phasing music.
steve reich • phasing • phased music • "piano phase" • compositional technique
One of the compositional techniques most associated with Steve Reich is the process of phasing music.
steve reich • phasing • phased music • "piano phase" • compositional technique
Who Was Al Capone?
The rise and fall of the underworld's biggest crime boss.
al capone • gangster • mobster • mafia gangster • mafia
The rise and fall of the underworld's biggest crime boss.
al capone • gangster • mobster • mafia gangster • mafia
'The Thought of High Windows': Memory of Evil
Lynn Kositsky’s <u>The Thought of High Windows</u> is a novel about Esther, a German Jew who evolves from a marginalised, friendless schoolgirl to become a young woman working for the Jewish Underground during the Holocaust.
holocaust • nazi • jew • jewish • suicide
Lynn Kositsky’s <u>The Thought of High Windows</u> is a novel about Esther, a German Jew who evolves from a marginalised, friendless schoolgirl to become a young woman working for the Jewish Underground during the Holocaust.
holocaust • nazi • jew • jewish • suicide
How odd, …or not: Engines with odd-numbered cylinder configurations
What is the advantage of even-numbered cylinder arrangements over one-, three-, or five-cylinder engines? Odd-numbered cylinder configurations are in the minority today. But that has not always been the case, and it appears the “odds” are making a comeback.
five-cylinder • three-cylinder • one-cylinder • odd-numbered cylinder • engine configuration
What is the advantage of even-numbered cylinder arrangements over one-, three-, or five-cylinder engines? Odd-numbered cylinder configurations are in the minority today. But that has not always been the case, and it appears the “odds” are making a comeback.
five-cylinder • three-cylinder • one-cylinder • odd-numbered cylinder • engine configuration
Deep Throat Revealed
William Mark Felt should be regarded as an American hero, one who risked his career, and possibly his life, to bring justice to the White House.
william mark felt • deep throat • richard nixon • watergate • woodward
William Mark Felt should be regarded as an American hero, one who risked his career, and possibly his life, to bring justice to the White House.
william mark felt • deep throat • richard nixon • watergate • woodward
Gabriel Garcia Marquez Honoured
This week Cartagena's streets are packed with artists, musicians and writers all here participating in and attending the IV Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Espanola
gabriel garcia marquez • 100 years of solitude • congreso de la lengua espanola • bill clinton • alvaro mutis
This week Cartagena's streets are packed with artists, musicians and writers all here participating in and attending the IV Congreso Internacional de la Lengua Espanola
gabriel garcia marquez • 100 years of solitude • congreso de la lengua espanola • bill clinton • alvaro mutis
Glossary of Computer Languages
The advantages, disadvantages, and requirements of various computer languages and environments when programming.
computer programming • programming languages • computer programming languages • best computer programming languages • list of computer programming langauges
The advantages, disadvantages, and requirements of various computer languages and environments when programming.
computer programming • programming languages • computer programming languages • best computer programming languages • list of computer programming langauges
Garuda Flight GA-200 & Windshear
When the pilots of Garuda Flight GA-200 claimed they were affected by windshear, the pilot community stood up and listened.
garuda pilots • flight ga-200 • windshear • yogyakarta • flying windshear profile
When the pilots of Garuda Flight GA-200 claimed they were affected by windshear, the pilot community stood up and listened.
garuda pilots • flight ga-200 • windshear • yogyakarta • flying windshear profile
DVD Picks: Popotan
In the Popotan DVD series from, we meet three sisters and their maid, forced to come of age as their house travels through dimensions and they talk to dandelions.
In the Popotan DVD series from, we meet three sisters and their maid, forced to come of age as their house travels through dimensions and they talk to dandelions.
Moon Rocks
When the astronauts visited the moon, they brought rock samples back to the Earth. Over thirty years later, what is known about them?
moon • rocks • science • web sites • earth
When the astronauts visited the moon, they brought rock samples back to the Earth. Over thirty years later, what is known about them?
moon • rocks • science • web sites • earth
Re-Presenting Mimesis Part 2 - A Case Study
The second part of a series exploring multi-mimesis at work in Wendy Battin's Schoen Tell.
multi-mimesis • mimesis • wendy battin • judy malloy • adrienne rich
The second part of a series exploring multi-mimesis at work in Wendy Battin's Schoen Tell.
multi-mimesis • mimesis • wendy battin • judy malloy • adrienne rich
What Are Sleep Disorders?
What are sleep disorders and what are their signs and symptoms? Read about them here.
sleep • sleep disorders • symptoms • signs
What are sleep disorders and what are their signs and symptoms? Read about them here.
sleep • sleep disorders • symptoms • signs
Where Have All the Sluggers Gone?
Achieving a .600 lifetime slugging average is one of the rarest of all accomplishments. It is significant that the last player to retire with a .600 slugging average, Ted Williams, retired forty four years ago but in the last seven years, both Todd Helton and Barry Bonds have achieved better than .600 lifetime slugging averages.
barry bonds • bonds • ted williams • williams • sosa
Achieving a .600 lifetime slugging average is one of the rarest of all accomplishments. It is significant that the last player to retire with a .600 slugging average, Ted Williams, retired forty four years ago but in the last seven years, both Todd Helton and Barry Bonds have achieved better than .600 lifetime slugging averages.
barry bonds • bonds • ted williams • williams • sosa
Get a life IV
Given the right conditions, life started almost immediately; yet the road to complex organisms and to intelligence was probably more arduous and fraught with devastating incidents of which the sky was not absent.
yucatan • ediacran • mitochondria • prokaryote • eukaryote
Given the right conditions, life started almost immediately; yet the road to complex organisms and to intelligence was probably more arduous and fraught with devastating incidents of which the sky was not absent.
yucatan • ediacran • mitochondria • prokaryote • eukaryote
Improbabilities in Wallace Edwards' 'Monkey Business'
Wallace Edwards follows up his award-winning 'Alphabeasts' with 'Monkey Business,' a delightful book of illustrated idioms. Common idioms are illustrated in unexpected ways in this wittily executed picture book.
monkey business • wallace edwards • picture books • idioms • idiom
Wallace Edwards follows up his award-winning 'Alphabeasts' with 'Monkey Business,' a delightful book of illustrated idioms. Common idioms are illustrated in unexpected ways in this wittily executed picture book.
monkey business • wallace edwards • picture books • idioms • idiom
Oscar Winners 2005
The Aviator won six out of the eleven awards that it was nominated for, sweeping the night, thickly-browed director Martin Scorsese however was again snubbed for the honour.
oscars • academy awards • movies • acting • actors
The Aviator won six out of the eleven awards that it was nominated for, sweeping the night, thickly-browed director Martin Scorsese however was again snubbed for the honour.
oscars • academy awards • movies • acting • actors
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