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Marie Thérèse Coincoin

Marie Thérèse Coincoin, born as Coincoin (with no surname), also known as Marie Thérèse dite Coincoin, and Marie Thérèse Métoyer, (August 1742 – 1816) was a planter, slave owner, and businesswoman at the colonial Louisiana outpost of Natchitoches (later known as Natchitoches Parish).

A Louisiana Creole of color, Coincoin was born into slavery. Her freedom was purchased in 1778 by Claude Thomas Pierre Métoyer, with whom she had a long liaison and ten children. She and her descendants established the historical community of Isle Brevelle of Créoles of color along the Cane River, including what is said to be the first church founded by free people of color for their own use, St. Augustine Parish Church, Natchez, Louisiana. The church is included as a notable site on the Louisiana African American Heritage Trail.

Early life and family
The family was enslaved by the Louisiana French Natchitoches post's founder and commandant, Chevalier Louis Juchereau de St. Denis. She was born as Coincoin in 1742 in Natchitoches (later known as Narchitoches Parish). Her parents were François and Marie Françoise, she was the fourth of eleven children.

As children, Coincoin and her sister Marie Louise ditte were trained in pharmacology and nursing. By these skills the women earned a livelihood after gaining freedom through manumission as adults. Their other nine siblings would remain enslaved at various colonial posts from Natchitoches to Pensacola.

Slavery and freedom
When still young, Coincoin had five children. Some records show that Coincoin's first five children were of full African blood and others suggest they were partially Native American, fathered by Chatta. About 1765 her mistress granted Coincoin to live with the young French merchant, Claude Thomas Pierre Métoyer, Coincoin had gained the interest of Métoyer during his many visits to the St. Denis household.

The efforts of a parish priest to break up their union in 1778, by filing charges that threatened her being sold away to New Orleans, prompted Métoyer to buy and manumit her. Together they moved from the post, to outlying lands, where their liaison continued until 1788. As his mixed-race children matured and married, Métoyer manumitted the eldest five of the ten children whom he had held in slavery after he purchased Coincoin and their children.

Business activity
As a free woman, Coincoin exploited a variety of economic enterprises. She manufactured medicine, planted tobacco, and trapped wild bears and turkeys, which were sent to the local market and shipping peltry and oil along with indigo that she sourced from the bear skins to New Orleans along with her cured tobacco. She became a landowner and a taxpayer. As a pious Catholic, she volunteered labor for the upkeep of the parish church. Like many other freed slaves in colonial Louisiana, she eventually acquired slaves in order to protect them from others in the parish purchasing them. Most were related to Coincoin or close friends, she labored alongside of them until her own health began to fail.

Some accounts state that she held one small farmstead of 67 acres. Other accounts show her as the owner of a plantation empire of 12,000 acres and a hundred slaves.

Surviving records document her ownership of somewhat over one thousand acres.

The liberal land-grant policies of the Spanish Crown provided a stake for her first farmstead on the Grand Coast of Red River (now Cane River), about ten miles below the town. That small tract of 80 arpents (67 acres), alluvial river-bottom land adjacent to Metoyer's plantation, was conceded by the local commandant in January 1787 and patented by the Crown in May 1794. It is identified on modern land maps as sections 18 and 89 of Township 8 North, Range 6 West.

On the heels of that patent, Coincoin applied for a significantly larger concession — 800 arpents of piney woods on Old River to the west of her farm — a tract identified today as section 55, Township 8 North, Range 7 West, where she established a vacherie (cattle range) and hired a Spaniard to operate it for her. In 1807, she bought a third tract of already developed farm land (the northern portion of sections 34 and 98, T8 North, Range 6 West).

That third holding, adjacent to her homestead, provided a stake for a younger son who had come of age after the Louisiana Purchase, too late to benefit from the more-liberal land policies of the Spanish regime. Coincoin has been credited with the founding of Cane River's fabled Melrose Plantation. However, this land has been documented as a grant to her son, Louis Métoyer, who built most of the surviving plantation buildings prior to his death.

Coincoin lived frugally and served others, investing all her income into the purchase of freedom for the children from the slave marriage of her youth. By the time of her death, she had manumitted three of those children and three grandchildren. Another daughter and many grandchildren remained enslaved, as their owners refused to manumit or sell them.

Legacy
Coincoin died in 1816 and her grave is no longer marked. Her eldest son Augustin Metoyer donated land for a church at Isle Brevelle, Natchez, Louisiana. In 1829 he commissioned his brother Louis to build the structure, St. Augustine Parish Church. It is believed to be America's first church built by free people of color for their own use.

The Coincoin–Prudhomme House, or Maison De Marie Therese, a small Creole-style cottage constructed of bousillage and half-timber still stands on her original c.1780s–1816 farmstead, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places since December 6, 1979. The house is now known as the, Maison de Marie Thérèse Coincoin Museum, and is located one mile northwest of Bermuda, the museum is privately owned and open for tours via appointment.

African origin
Tradition holds that Coincoin's African-born parents retained much of their culture, and some evidence supports that. No known document identifies the African birthplace of either parent. Coincoin and four of her siblings carried African names as dits. One Africanist historian proposed in the 1970s that the African Coincoin (spelled variously in transliterations by French and Spanish scribes) was the name used for "second-born daughters" among those Ewe of coastal Togo who speak the Glidzi dialect.

Historians Gary B. and Elizabeth Shown Mills found evidence that Coincoin was the second-born daughter in her birth family. Other possible origins of the name Coincoin, together with the names of her siblings as discovered by Elizabeth Shown Mills, are being studied by Africanist Kevin C. MacDonald at the UCL Institute of Archaeology, University College London.

In popular culture

 * German, Norman. No Other World (novel based on Coincoin), Thibodaux, LA: Blue Heron Press, 1992; reprint, 2000, 2011; ISBN<PHONE_NUMBER>427.
 * Mills, Elizabeth Shown. Isle of Canes, ISBN<PHONE_NUMBER>067, is an historical novel that follows Coincoin and the Metoyers across four generations.

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The result of the debate was speedy deleted. Mailer Diablo 03:56, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

Tyler Magyar
Speedy delete: Obviously non notable. 100 or so generally unrelated Google hits. Mrtea (talk) 22:58, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Ah right, forgot that we can speedy vanity aricles now. Should've just tagged this one. Mrtea (talk) 23:16, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

 * Delete Vanity. Normally one would like to see the AfD wait more than two minutes after the article's created, but I think it's pretty obvious where this one's going, an ordinary 20-year-old posting his autobiography. Fan1967 23:05, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Speedy Delete As now tagged.Obina 23:07, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Speedy delete Perfect example of a speedy bio candidate. Andrew Lenahan -  St ar bli nd  23:09, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Speedy Delete - CSD A7 -- light darkness (talk) 23:20, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Userfy or Speedy delete per all. --Bugwit grunt / scribbles 23:25, 20 March 2006 (UTC)
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Talk:2020 Conservative Party of Canada leadership election/Archive 2

Platforms
There is an ongoing issue developing with editor Coolaid1965. This individual is copy-and-pasting direct quotes from candidates' websites and putting them in the platform section. This is obviously in violation of various Wikipedia rules regarding matters such as plagiarism, neutral language etc. Additionally these statements do not offer much useful information about the candidates' platforms as they are just broad statements and slogans. I've been fixing these edits several times each week and adding edit summaries to explain why. However this has not solved the problem. How should we fix this ongoing problem? (This is the same individual who has repeatedly been uploading images that violate copyright laws.) Humberland (talk) 20:53, 25 May 2020 (UTC)
 * The normal procedure is to leave him at least a couple of warnings on his talk page and attempt to discuss the matter and then if not successful, enlist the help of an admin, or take it to Contributor copyright investigations or WP:ANI. - Ahunt (talk) 21:05, 25 May 2020 (UTC)
 * Related: I think the ballooning size of the section is an issue, too, particularly since so much of it is sourced directly to the candidate's site. It's not really necessary (nor our place) to be a mirror for the campaign by listing each and every thing someone has proposed; I feel like we should restrict it to a few choice policies (the broader the better), or restrict it to anything that's been reported by media outlets. — Kawnhr (talk) 04:46, 28 May 2020 (UTC)

I was looking to add in platform positions from Erin O'Toole, it doesn't look like the other candidates have released platforms, all I could see was policies on their website. I have a lot of suggested changes since the candidate's platform was quite large. The edits won't look like the original one I had posted, I am new to this and still learning. Cheers! - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 21:43, 17 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Also it makes sense to add in the extra sections since I am assuming the other candidates will also release information on those same topics - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 21:46, 17 June 2020 (UTC)
 * I recommend we work to pare it down and put it into neutral language. Part of the problem is language like "Ending the Discriminatory Blood Ban" is not neutral (or clear) but saying "Allowing homosexuals (or gay men) to donate blood" is.  Similar rewording could be done to many of the other bullets.  If it was, then I expect it will be easier to get achieve a consensus to include them.  Some might not be able to be reworded as a clear specific policy, if not they should not be included.  That might help pare it down a bit.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 21:48, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

I couldn't agree more, my issue was whether or not homosexual could be seen as derogatory or offensive, granted I should've put it in here first but I learned that lesson. I think whats best is that I put the previous suggested edits in the talk page then we can parse it down as a group. CanadianCon2020 (talk) 21:52, 17 June 2020 (UTC)

 * Im not sure how the voting thing works but I have edited the platform points down and am open to editing any others. Let me know how to proceed. Thanks.

- CanadianCon2020 (talk) 00:28, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

 * No problem, just leave it for a day or two and other editors will chime in, comment and help out. - Ahunt (talk) 01:04, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

 * I think we still need to pare down and summarize much of the platform items. Take the first item on agriculture, Ease transfer of family farms from parents to children.  What does this mean?  His actual platform says Working with community stakeholders in order to develop policies facilitating the transfer of family farms from parents to their children.  That is a promise to talk to some people and maybe do something.  That should not be included unless there are some actual specifics.  I think it would be fine to include something like "implement a food security strategy" though that is also pretty vague.  In the example, where he supports permitting gay men to give blood that is an actual thing.  Promising to look into something, maybe talk to people about, etc. doesn't deserve mention here.  We really need to pare this down to specific actual policies, otherwise it is not valuable for an encylopedic purpose (as opposed to a political one for which it was written).--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 01:03, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Hi Darryl, I have cut it down more to a point where to my understanding only relevant policy is included. Specifically around foreign policy, there is a bit of exortation in most strategic decisions so I kept it in since it is also relevant policy, let me know what you think. - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 03:07, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I do not have time to go through all of this line by line. My advice would be narrow things down to a specific policy that you can articulate.  If it is too general or vague, we should leave it out all together.  If it is something that fits in one of the other categories we already have that would be good too, as then it doesn't look like the other candidates have "no policy" that affects the economy or agriculture etc.  If they have one in another section, then maybe O'Toole's policy should be in that section (not a new one), or perhaps we should start a new section and add the other candidates policies that overlap with that section.  In an encyclopedia (which is in essence a summary of a topic) less is more.  Hope that helps.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 19:45, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

No worries, I got rid of the posts that i felt were not relevant to policy last night. I'll try and parce it down some more so that some categories are not left empty. I think that some were before the platform was released though but I'll do my best. -CanadianCon2020 (talk) 20:18, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Hi all, just made some final edits, if everyone is ok with the proposed table I will update the information tomorrow at noon est. Feel free to change the table or provide feedback/suggestions. Thank you all. - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 01:22, 20 June 2020 (UTC)

New Scandal
The O'Toole campaign has formally accused the Mackay campaign of stealing confidential campaign data and the O'Toole campaign has sent this complaint to the RCMP. The story is developing. How should we proceed? https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-otoole-campaign-asks-police-to-investigate-alleged https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/otoole-campaign-asks-police-to-investigate-mackays-campaign-for-allegedly-hacking-internal-data-videos/wcm/ff562f58-1f96-4df3-8220-4607652401ab/

- CanadianCon2020 (talk) 04:11, 20 June 2020 (UTC)

 * It has already been added. - Ahunt (talk) 19:41, 20 June 2020 (UTC)

I just saw, thank you — Preceding unsigned comment added by CanadianCon2020 (talk • contribs) 20:52, 20 June 2020 (UTC) - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 20:56, 20 June 2020 (UTC)

Just to let everyone know there was a development regarding the data theft allegation according to the National Post and I have added it to the timeline. (link here) https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/otoole-campaign-believes-alleged-hack-originated-in-mps-office - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 21:53, 22 June 2020 (UTC)

I don't have an issue in general with YouHunt's comment but it's starting to pull away from the purpose of mentioning the scandal, since two of erins campaign managers (walied and Fred) have denied the claim and have said that its not a refute of theft which is what the scandal is about. I'd suggest that if we do add it back that we also add the comments from Erin's campaign in order to maintain a WP:NPOV. Since this is developing I don't mind updates straight to the page but this one in particular is a little questionable and we should probably discuss it. What do others think? - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 18:19, 24 June 2020 (UTC)

A CBC News article said that Erin O'Toole had sent confidential information and login passwords to 300 MPs and their political staffers and Peter MacKay's campaign did not hack into the O'Toole campaign, as Erin O'Toole has suggested. Youhunt (talk) 19:38, 24 June 2020 (UTC)

You're misreading the article, he was sending the password to a single call not the campaign's zoom vault. This does not prove that Peter's campaign did not hack into the O'Toole campaign, you are reading that into the situation and I have a strong feeling that bias is being included in this new point you are making. - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 20:54, 24 June 2020 (UTC)

Use of Leger Poll in Conservative Party Supporter section
This poll had an extremely small sample size, is it suitable for Wikipedia purposes? -CanadianCon2020 (talk) 02:27, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
 * In my view, the only two polls that are legitimate are the two that are of actual CPC members. I am very surprised that these are the only two published polls though.  As for this one in question, what exactly is a "supporter" of the CPC?  A supporter is not a dues paying member who has the right to vote.  Obviously this particular poll is also spotty due to the small sample size.  I don't see any point in having polls of "supporters" or the general public, and including candidates who are not even in the race such as Rona Ambrose.  Also, this is going to be a very close race.  Nobody is going to take a poll seriously that has O'Toole at 10% or less.<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 21:40, 25 June 2020 (UTC)TS
 * I disagree. It is fine for us to include polls of supporters and Canadians at-large.  While only members can vote, who ever wins will be taking the party into a general election.  It is relevant what supporters and Canadians at large think of them.  Also, what other supporters and Canadians think can indirectly affect how members vote.  We regularly include these sorts of numbers, as long as we are clear about who was polled (members, supporters or Canadians) there is no problem including all polls conducted by well regarded agencies.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 21:47, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
 * I think all the polls should be included for the reasons that User:Darryl Kerrigan explains. It is not a problem, as long as the sample population polled is cleared explained. - Ahunt (talk) 21:49, 25 June 2020 (UTC)

Remove Ben Mulroney from the Declined Section
I think that his inclusion in this section is ridiculous, and quite frankly it could be considered fake news. He never once said that he was running or even pondering it. The media ran a number of fake news stories speculating that he might run. Obviously this was never going to happen. I think it is absurd that his name shows up in the article as if it is to be taken seriously, and I might even say that his name is being included to embarrass the CPC and make the leadership contest seem like a sideshow. I'm not sure who included his name, but I wonder if there was a motive to that edit. Why not include Jessica Mulroney while we're at it just because she has the name Mulroney as well? <IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 22:17, 23 June 2020 (UTC)TS
 * I agree he doesn't belong: if Ben isn't going to make any overtures into politics, then it doesn't matter how much breathless speculation he gets because of his name— he's ultimately not notable in this context. In fact, I had removed him some months prior, but apparently someone went and added him back recently. So I've gone and removed it again. — Kawnhr (talk) 02:44, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
 * I think this whole section needs to go. At very best it is WP:NOTNEWS. Most of these people never even considered running. It is much closer to National Enquirer level, than encyclopedic content. Lots of people aren't running. So what? - Ahunt (talk) 12:24, 24 June 2020 (UTC)
 * As someone who took a machete to the Decline section months ago, I agree that there is a tendency for these sections to become bloated and start listing people who aren't relevant. But done properly, I think they provide context to the race by making note of who either a) received heavy speculation and/or courting or b) made overtures about joining before ultimately backing off— these speak to sentiments within the party. Ambrose, Charest and Poilievre, at the very least, were all high-profile demurrals. Also, these sections are commonplace in leadership elections, so I'd be wary of making a unilateral change here. — Kawnhr (talk) 21:10, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Many more of these people need to be removed. Bernier is now the worst example of nonsense given that he is the leader of a completely different party and would obviously never be allowed to run by the CPC.  The only ones who really belong there are Charest, Guzzo, and Poilievre since they were actively exploring the leadership and pulled out at the very last moment.  Virtually all of the others on the list are just people who could have run because they ran previously or have been in the movement for a long time, but there's little to no evidence that any of them were seriously considering it.<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 21:36, 25 June 2020 (UTC)TS
 * I can support that, then. Let's remove all except Charest, Guzzo, and Poilievre. - Ahunt (talk) 21:39, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Maybe there are others who did seriously consider running and dropped out at the last minute, so feel free to double check that, but just going off my own memory these are the only three that would fit this criteria.<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 21:43, 25 June 2020 (UTC)TS
 * Looking through the list of references in this section, it looks like Williamson might also qualify since he implies in a direct personal statement that he was interested but decided against it.<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 21:52, 25 June 2020 (UTC)TS
 * I would be fine with excising all the figures who were only the subject of initial speculation and listicles, and restricting it to to candidates who had dedicated articles about a run. From a quick look, that includes the above three, plus Baird, Clark, Fortier and Williamson. I will also, once again, make the argument for keeping Ambrose: while she did not make any public signals, she was pretty obviously courted by the party and racked up two endorsements— from heavyweights Kenney and Wall— before definitively ruling herself out, and her initial silence was apparently a reason that Clark stayed out— her demurral shaped the race in some fashion and is thus notable. — Kawnhr (talk) 22:03, 25 June 2020 (UTC)

New "History" section
Since the hacking allegations are another major development in this race, and it's currently being covered awkwardly in the timeline section, I went ahead and made a dedicated "History" section that I suggested a while back. I grant that it's a little barebones right now (just the background and lead-up to the race, plus the hacking allegations), but it's still something of a WIP as there's at least a couple other things I plan to cover in the section (namely the impact of the coronavirus), so please don't delete it as unnecessary at this point in time. Otherwise, direct all coverage of notable events and developments to this section. — Kawnhr (talk) 17:45, 26 June 2020 (UTC)

Debates Table
Perhaps we should add a table of the debates. That might be a bit of an undertaking, but volunteers are welcome to take it on.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 19:23, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Haha it would be a bit of a hassle and would it be just the two main televised debates or include all the smaller ones like the GTA one from last night? If you think it will add something to the article we could consider it, what do others think? It would also be long.-CanadianCon2020 (talk) 23:03, 25 June 2020 (UTC)
 * It would look something like this. Yes, it would be the big two, and could include other small debates if two or more of the candidates attend.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 00:26, 26 June 2020 (UTC)

I misred your initial point, if its just saying who showed up, I think that's a great idea. -CanadianCon2020 (talk) 01:38, 26 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Alright, I have put in a simple table, it just shows the two main debates. If there are others that at least two candidates have attended they should also be added.  Or perhaps if any high profile ones come up that candidates refuse to attend.  Anyway, it is a start, but please improve it further.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 19:22, 26 June 2020 (UTC)

Ill add the GTA debate that happened a couple of days ago, (erin, leslyn and derek were there) cheers! - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 19:43, 26 June 2020 (UTC)

Should we link debates
I'll add the debate links here, if someone wants to attach it to the main page I think it would be a welcome addition. French Debate debate starts at 36:22 English Debate debate starts at 2:04 Etobicoke-Lakeshore GTA Forum/Debate debate starts at 0:00 - CanadianCon2020 (talk) 22:31, 27 June 2020 (UTC)
 * If the debate links are required as citations for the content of the article/table etc, then we can add them as a reference. Generally, we are not supposed to be promotional so we probably don't need to provide links unless we need to use the debates themselves as a primary source for content we are including in the article.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 20:33, 30 June 2020 (UTC)

Photo needed: Derek Sloan
Based on the notices above, it appears the photo of Derek Sloan is going to be erased. It would be helpful for the article to have one. If someone has an opportunity to get one, that would be helpful.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 18:24, 5 May 2020 (UTC)
 * To be clear someone would need a photo they them self took, or one that is otherwise in the Commons. Photos from news articles are likely copyrighted and will likely be quickly erased.  Same for his House of Commons photo, as Crown copyright is a thing in Canada.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 23:32, 13 May 2020 (UTC)

I think this would be ok for a temporary placeholder (recognizing it is of lower quality than the other candidate photos, and can hopefully be replaced soon).Lilactree201 (talk) 22:21, 12 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Ugh, no that is a dreadful photo, worse than none at all. - Ahunt (talk) 22:45, 12 June 2020 (UTC)
 * Ahunt agreed that it is a dreadful photo, but would disagree that it is better then nothing at all given that he is considered a legitimate candidate for the post and deserves a photo. Additionally worth noting the cropped photo is used on both the french language article and his personal page. should no doubt be updated once a new one becomes available. Epluribusunumyall (talk) 08:07, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
 * I still think it is worse than no photo at all. He is not only basically unidentifiable in that photo, but it reflects badly on Wikipedia to use such a poor photo. - Ahunt (talk) 11:47, 18 June 2020 (UTC)
 * I tend to agree with AHunt. This photo with him looking down is really bad.  Having it next to the other candidates much more professional looking photos, is of little encyclopedic value and may be seen as WP:POV because it is unfaltering, he is looking down (perhaps signaling something), etc.  It would stand out next to the photos of the others in the infobox, and not in a good way.  Also having no photo there, makes it more likely that someone will take one at a campaign event and upload it here.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 19:32, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

Is it possible to screenshot one still of Sloan from the debate last night or the one tonight? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXpgP8Hibvg there's the link to the french debate^ -CanadianCon2020 (talk) 19:44, 18 June 2020 (UTC)

 * Unfortunately not, as those are all copyright images. Under Wikipedia guidence we can't make a claim of "fair use" or "fair dealing" (under the Canadian Copyright Act) for a person who is still alive and thus a freely-licensed image could still be taken. Basically we need a freely-licensed image either taken by someone else or for his cammpaign to release an image under a free licence. - Ahunt (talk) 12:30, 19 June 2020 (UTC)

Potentially we could search Instagram for people who tagged him in photos; then if we saw a suitable one, ask their permission to use it on Wikipedia — Preceding unsigned comment added by Smallvizier (talk • contribs) 04:48, 19 June 2020 (UTC)

 * Flickr allows free-licesing of images, so you might find one there that could be uploaded to commons. - Ahunt (talk) 12:32, 19 June 2020 (UTC)

I added a picture of Derek I took of him, can someone add it to the top 4 pics? I don't want to screw it up :) thanks... the image is titled - Derek Sloan Image. Thanks in advance!Danman2110 (talk) 15:31, 3 July 2020 (UTC) — Preceding unsigned comment added by Danman2110 (talk • contribs) 15:35, 3 July 2020 (UTC)
 * Done.--Darryl Kerrigan (talk) 16:30, 3 July 2020 (UTC)


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Talk:Mahindra British Telecom

This article sounds like it's been written by a PR department or is a copy/paste job from a website smyles 22:24, 20 March 2006 (UTC)

 * Yes - should be merged under Tech Mahindra with a redirect from Mahindra BT and Mahindra British Telecom. Probbaly needs a clean up too to make it less markety.AMe 07:23, 31 March 2006 (UTC)

I agree. MBT no longer exists. Its new name is Tech Mahindra OFFICIALLY. So we need not have two different pages for the same thing.

This work on the page seems to be done by an employee or the corporate communications dept with Tech Mahindra aiming only to share knowledge selectively and the language appears as if it has been written for analysts or invstors. - Y PG

Agreeable !!
I agree that it is pointless to have two separate article refering to the same object. i am in support of the point to merge these two articles.

Makes Complete Sense
...to merge the two articles. There is no longer any entity called Mahindra-British Telecom. It is only Tech Mahindra Ltd. So the merged article, as ahs been suggested earlier needs to be merged into Tech Mahindra with a redirect from Mahindra BT and Mahindra British Telecom. Don't know about the markety stuff but it is not for me to comment as I do not have a neutral POV, being a Tech Mahindra employee. One thing I would suggest is that there has been a lot of agreements that the company has had with some giants, like Motorola and BT and maybe this needs to be put in pure factual terms. My two-bit:) --Brijwhiz 04:39, 9 August 2006 (UTC)

Yes
The article Mahindra-British Telecom should be removed and every information should be present under Tech Mahindra Ltd.

Should Merge
MBT no longer exists as an entity. write up should be made neutral as well

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Etymology
Borrowed from ; see there for more.

Noun

 * 1)  A bamboo transverse flute used in the classical music of North India.

Translations

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Military history of Scotland

Historically, Scotland has a long military tradition that predates the Act of Union with England. Its soldiers form part of the armed forces of the United Kingdom, more usually referred to domestically within Britain as the British Armed Forces.

Royal Scots Navy
There are mentions in Medieval records of fleets commanded by Scottish kings including William the Lion and Alexander II. The latter took personal command of a large naval force which sailed from the Firth of Clyde and anchored off the island of Kerrera in 1249, intended to transport his army in a campaign against the Kingdom of the Isles, but he died before the campaign could begin. Viking naval power was disrupted by conflicts between the Scandinavian kingdoms, but entered a period of resurgence in the thirteenth century when Norwegian kings began to build some of the largest ships seen in Northern European waters. These included king Hakon Hakonsson's Kristsúðin, built at Bergen from 1262 to 1263, which was 260 ft long, of 37 rooms. In 1263 Hakon responded to Alexander III's designs on the Hebrides by personally leading a major fleet of forty vessels, including the Kristsúðin, to the islands, where they were swelled by local allies to as many as 200 ships. Records indicate that Alexander had several large oared ships built at Ayr, but he avoided a sea battle. Defeat on land at the Battle of Largs and winter storms forced the Norwegian fleet to return home, leaving the Scottish crown as the major power in the region and leading to the ceding of the Western Isles to Alexander in 1266.

English naval power was vital to Edward I's successful campaigns in Scotland from 1296, using largely merchant ships from England, Ireland and his allies in the Islands to transport and supply his armies. Part of the reason for Robert I's success was his ability to call on naval forces from the Islands. As a result of the expulsion of the Flemings from England in 1303, he gained the support of a major naval power in the North Sea. The development of naval power allowed Robert to successfully defeat English attempts to capture him in the Highlands and Islands and to blockade major English controlled fortresses at Perth and Stirling, the last forcing Edward II to attempt the relief that resulted at English defeat at Bannockburn in 1314. Scottish naval forces allowed invasions of the Isle of Man in 1313 and 1317 and Ireland in 1315. They were also crucial in the blockade of Berwick, which led to its fall in 1318.

After the establishment of Scottish independence, Robert I turned his attention to building up a Scottish naval capacity. This was largely focused on the west coast, with the Exchequer Rolls of 1326 recording the feudal duties of his vassals in that region to aid him with their vessels and crews. Towards the end of his reign he supervised the building of at least one royal man-of-war near his palace at Cardross on the River Clyde. In the late fourteenth century naval warfare with England was conducted largely by hired Scots, Flemish and French merchantmen and privateers. James I took a greater interest in naval power. After his return to Scotland in 1424, he established a shipbuilding yard at Leith, a house for marine stores, and a workshop. King's ships were built and equipped there to be used for trade as well as war, one of which accompanied him on his expedition to the Islands in 1429. The office of Lord High Admiral was probably founded in this period. In his struggles with his nobles in 1488 James III received assistance from his two warships the Flower and the King's Carvel also known as the Yellow Carvel.

There were various attempts to create royal naval forces in the fifteenth century. James IV put the enterprise on a new footing, founding a harbour at Newhaven and a dockyard at the Pools of Airth. He acquired a total of 38 ships including the Great Michael, at that time, the largest ship in Europe. Scottish ships had some success against privateers, accompanied the king on his expeditions in the islands and intervened in conflicts Scandinavia and the Baltic, but were sold after the Flodden campaign and after 1516 and Scottish naval efforts would rely on privateering captains and hired merchantmen. James V did not share his father's interest in developing a navy and shipbuilding fell behind the Low Countries. Despite truces between England and Scotland there were periodic outbreaks of a guerre de course. James V built a new harbour at Burntisland in 1542. The chief use of naval power in his reign was a series of expeditions to the Isles and France. After the Union of Crowns in 1603 conflict between Scotland and England ended, but Scotland found itself involved in England's foreign policy, opening up Scottish shipping to attack. In 1626 a squadron of three ships were bought and equipped. There were also several marque fleets of privateers. In 1627, the Royal Scots Navy and accompanying contingents of burgh privateers participated in the major expedition to Biscay. The Scots also returned to West Indies and in 1629 took part in the capture of Quebec.

During the Bishop's Wars the king attempted to blockade Scotland and planned amphibious assaults from England on the East coast and from Ireland to the West. Scottish privateers took a number of English prizes. After the Covenanters allied with the English Parliament they established two patrol squadrons for the Atlantic and North Sea coasts, known collectively as the "Scotch Guard". The Scottish navy was unable to withstand the English fleet that accompanied the army led by Cromwell that conquered Scotland in 1649–51 and the Scottish ships and crews were split up among the Commonwealth fleet. Scottish seamen received protection against arbitrary impressment by English men of war, but a fixed quota of conscripts for the Royal Navy was levied from the sea-coast burghs during the second half of the seventeenth century. Royal Navy patrols were now found in Scottish waters even in peacetime. In the Second (1665–67) and Third Anglo-Dutch Wars (1672–74) between 80 and 120 captains, took Scottish letters of marque and privateers played a major part in the naval conflict. In the 1690s a small fleet of five ships was established by merchants for the Darien Scheme, and a professional navy was established for the protection of commerce in home waters during the Nine Years' War, with three purpose-built warships bought from English shipbuilders in 1696. After the Act of Union in 1707, these vessels were transferred to the Royal Navy.

Scottish armies
Before the Wars of the Three Kingdoms in 1644, there was no standing army in the Kingdom of Scotland. In the Early Middle Ages war in Scotland was characterised by the use of small war-bands of household troops often engaging in raids and low level warfare. By the High Middle Ages, the kings of Scotland could command forces of tens of thousands of men for short periods as part of the "common army", mainly of poorly armoured spear and bowmen. After the "Davidian Revolution" of the 12th century, which introduced elements of feudalism to Scotland, these forces were augmented by small numbers of mounted and heavily armoured knights. These armies rarely managed to stand up to the usually larger and more professional armies produced by England, but they were used to good effect by Robert I of Scotland at Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 to secure Scottish independence. After the Wars of Scottish Independence, the Auld Alliance between Scotland and France played a large part in the country's military activities, especially during the Hundred Years' War. In the Late Middle Ages under the Stewart kings forces were further augmented by specialist troops, particularly men-at-arms and archers, hired by bonds of manrent, similar to English indentures of the same period. Scottish warfare in this period was mostly raids and ambushes performed by Scottish nobles and men at arms who would fight on foot during pitched battles or on horse when skirmishing or carrying out raids. Contemporary depictions show nobles and their retinues in fine plate armor that is highly protective and well-suited for foot combat, with many wearing fine great bascinets late into the 15th century, possibly due to the need for extra protection from English bows and bills. They were accompanied by their retinues, usually mounted longbowmen or spearmen who would fight with the same flexibility, also preferring to fight on foot in pitched battle. Archers became much sought after as mercenaries in French armies of the 15th century in order to help counter the English superiority in this arm, becoming a major element of the French royal guards as the Garde Écossaise. Scotland played a major role in the Hundred Years War, with many Scots present from Bauge all the way to the end of the Loire Valley Campaign and the Battle of Patay "The Scots Men-at-Arms and Life-Guards in France, From Their Formation Until Their Final Dissolution, A.D. MCCCCXVIII-MDCCCXXX (Volume I)". The Stewarts also adopted major innovations in continental warfare, such as longer pikes and the extensive use of artillery. However, in the early 16th century one of the best armed and largest Scottish armies ever assembled still met with defeat at the hands of an English army at the Battle of Flodden in 1513, which saw the destruction of a large number of ordinary troops, a large section of the nobility and the king James IV.

In the sixteenth century the crown took an increasing role in the supply of military equipment. The pike began to replace the spear and the Scots began to convert from the bow to gunpowder firearms. The feudal heavy cavalry had begun to disappear from Scottish armies and the Scots fielded relatively large numbers of light horse, often drawn from the borders. James IV brought in experts from France, Germany and the Netherlands and established a gun foundry in 1511. A clan leader like John Grant of Freuchie in 1596 could muster from his kin, friends, and servants 500 men able to fight for King James and the Sheriff of Moray. Of these 40 had habergeons, two handled swords, and helmets, and another 40 were armed "according to the Highland custom" with bows, helmets, swords, and targes.

In the early seventeenth century relatively large numbers of Scots took service in foreign armies involved in the Thirty Years' War. As armed conflict with Charles I in the Bishop's Wars became likely, hundreds of Scots mercenaries returned home from foreign service, including experienced leaders like Alexander and David Leslie and these veterans played an important role in training recruits. These systems would form the basis of the Covenanter armies that intervened in the Civil Wars in England and Ireland. Scottish infantry were generally armed, as was almost universal in Western Europe, with a combination of pike and shot. Scottish armies may also have had individuals with a variety of weapons including bows, Lochaber axes, and halberds. Most cavalry were probably equipped with pistols and swords, although there is some evidence that they included lancers. Royalist armies, like those led by James Graham, Marquis of Montrose (1643–44) and in Glencairn's rising (1653–54), were mainly composed of conventionally armed infantry with pike and shot. Montrose's forces were short of heavy artillery suitable for siege warfare and had only a small force of cavalry.

At the Restoration the Privy Council established a force of several infantry regiments and a few troops of horse and there were attempts to found a national militia on the English model. The standing army was mainly employed in the suppression of Covenanter rebellions and the guerrilla war undertaken by the Cameronians in the East. Pikemen became less important in the late seventeenth century and after the introduction of the socket bayonet disappeared altogether, while matchlock muskets were replaced by the more reliable flintlock. On the eve of the Glorious Revolution the standing army in Scotland was about 3,000 men in various regiments and another 268 veterans in the major garrison towns. After the Glorious Revolution the Scots were drawn into King William II's continental wars, beginning with the Nine Years' War in Flanders (1689–97). By the time of the Act of Union, the Kingdom of Scotland had a standing army of seven units of infantry, two of horse and one troop of Horse Guards, besides varying levels of fortress artillery in the garrison castles of Edinburgh, Dumbarton, and Stirling.

Wars and battles to 1707

 * Scottish–Norwegian War
 * Battle of Largs
 * Wars of Scottish Independence
 * First War of Scottish Independence
 * Battle of Dunbar
 * Battle of Stirling Bridge
 * Battle of Falkirk
 * Battle of Bannockburn
 * Second War of Scottish Independence
 * Battle of Halidon Hill
 * Battle of Nesbit Moor
 * Anglo-Scottish Wars
 * Battle of Otterburn
 * Battle of Nesbit Moor
 * Battle of Piperdean
 * Battle of Sark
 * War of the League of Cambrai
 * Battle of Flodden
 * Rough Wooing
 * Battle of Ancrum Moor
 * Battle of Pinkie
 * Siege of Haddington
 * Marian civil war
 * Battle of Langside
 * Lang Siege
 * Wars of the Three Kingdoms
 * Bishops' Wars
 * Irish Confederate Wars
 * First English Civil War
 * Second English Civil War
 * Battle of Preston
 * Third English Civil War
 * Battle of Dunbar
 * Battle of Worcester
 * Jacobite risings
 * Jacobite rising (1689–92)
 * Battle of Killiecrankie

Castles
Castles arrived in Scotland with the introduction of feudalism in the twelfth century. Initially these were wooden motte-and-bailey constructions, but many were replaced by stone castles with a high curtain wall. During the Wars of Independence, Robert the Bruce pursued a policy of castle slighting. In the late Middle Ages new castles were built, some on a grander scale as "livery and maintenance" castles that could support a large garrison. Gunpowder weaponry led to the use of gun ports, platforms to mount guns and walls adapted to resist bombardment.

Many of the late Medieval castles built in the borders were in the form of tower houses, smaller pele towers or simpler bastle houses. From the fifteenth century there was a phase of Renaissance palace building, which restructured them as castle-type palaces, beginning at Linlithgow. Elements of Medieval castles, royal palaces and tower houses were used in the construction of Scots baronial estate houses, which were built largely for comfort, but with a castle-like appearance. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries the military significance of castles declined, but they increasingly became tourist attractions. Elements of the Scots Baronial style would be revived from the late eighteenth century and the trend would be confirmed in popularity by the rebuilding of Balmoral Castle in the nineteenth century and its adoption as a retreat by Queen Victoria. In the twentieth century there were only isolated examples of new castle-influenced houses.

Part of the British Armed Forces

After the Act of Union in 1707, the Scottish Army and Navy merged with those of England. The new British Army incorporated existing Scottish regiments, such as the Scots Guards (Marquis of Argyll's Royal Regiment), The Royal Scots 1st of Foot (Royal Regiment of Foot), King's Own Scottish Borderers 25th of Foot (Leven's Regiment), The 26th (Cameronian) Regiment of Foot (The Earl of Angus's Regiment), Scots Greys (Scots Dragoons) and the Royal Scots Fusiliers 21st of Foot (Earl of Mar's Regiment of Foot). The three vessels of the small Royal Scottish Navy were transferred to the Royal Navy (Royal William, a fifth-rate 32-gun frigate, became HMS Edinburgh; Royal Mary, a sixth-rate 24 gun frigate, became HMS Glasgow; Dumbarton Castle, a sixth-rate frigate, became HMS Dumbarton Castle). The new Armed Forces were controlled by the War Office and Admiralty from London. From the mid-eighteenth century the British Army began to recruit relatively large numbers of Highlanders. The first official Highland regiment to be raised for the British army was the Black Watch in 1740, but the growth of Highland regiments was delayed by the 1745 Jacobite Rebellion. During this period, Scottish soldiers and sailors were instrumental in supporting the expansion of the British Empire and became involved in many international conflicts. These included the War of the Spanish Succession (1702–13), the Quadruple Alliance (1718–20), the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–48), the Seven Years' War (1756–63) and the American Wars of Independence (1775–83).

Napoleonic Wars
Scots had a notable influence in warfare during this period. Prominent sailors of the era included:

 * Admiral Sir Charles (John) Napier.
 * Admiral Adam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan of Camperdown, led the Royal Navy fleet that defeated the Dutch at the Battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797.
 * Admiral Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, was one of the most daring and successful captains of the Napoleonic Wars, leading the French to nickname him "le loup de mer" ("the sea wolf"). After being dismissed from the Royal Navy, he served in the rebel navies of Chile, Brazil and Greece during their wars of independence, before being reinstated as an admiral in the Royal Navy. His life and exploits were one of the inspirations for the twentieth-century novelists C. S. Forester's Horatio Hornblower and Patrick O'Brian's Jack Aubrey.
 * Lieutenant-general Sir John Moore.
 * Alexander Abercromby.
 * Thomas Graham, 1st Baron Lynedoch.
 * George Ramsay, 9th Earl of Dalhousie.
 * Robert Craufurd.
 * John Hope, 4th Earl of Hopetoun

First World War
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig led the British Army on the Western Front from 1915, and oversaw some of the largest and bloodiest episodes of the war. Battles included the Somme(1916) Ypres (1917) Cambrai (1917) Amiens (1918) and Arras (1918) Due to the kilts worn by the Scottish soldiers on the World War I battlefront, their German enemies called them the "ladies from hell". Haig founded the Earl Haig Poppy Fund, for ex-servicemen in the aftermath.

According to the historian T C Smout, "It is still not known how many Scots died in the war. One well-argued estimate put the figure at 110,000, equivalent to about 10 percent of the Scottish male population aged between sixteen and fifty, and probably to about 15 per cent of total British war dead — the sacrifice was higher in proportionate terms than for any other country in the Empire."

Second World War
Scottish soldiers fought in many battles in World War II, in both the Pacific and European theatres.

Army
In the wake of the Jacobite risings, several fortresses were built throughout the Highlands in the 18th century by General Wade in order to pacify the region, including Fort George, Fort Augustus and Fort William. The Ordnance Survey was also commissioned to map the region. Later, due to their topography and perceived remoteness, parts of Scotland have housed many sensitive defence establishments, some controversial. During World War II, Allied and British Commandos trained at Achnacarry in the Highlands and the island of Gruinard was used for an exercise in biological warfare. Regular British Army Garrisons currently operational in Scotland are: Fort George near Inverness; Redford Barracks and Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh; and Glencorse Barracks at Penicuik.

Royal Naval
Between 1960 and 1991, the Holy Loch was a base for the US Navy's fleet of Polaris-armed George Washington-class submarine ballistic missile submarines. Today, HM Naval Base Clyde, 25 mi west of Glasgow, is the base for the four Trident-armed Vanguard-class submarine ballistic missile submarines which are armed with approximately 200 Trident nuclear warheads. Since the decommissioning of free-falling bombs in 1998, the Trident SLBM system is the UK's only nuclear deterrent. HMS Caledonia at Rosyth in Fife is the support base for navy operations in Scotland and also serves as the Naval Regional Office (NRO Scotland and Northern Ireland). The Royal Navy's LR5 and Submarine Rescue Service is based in Renfrew, near Glasgow. The Royal Navy's submarine nuclear reactor development establishment, is located at Vulcan NTRE, adjacent to Dounreay, which was the site of the UK's fast breeder nuclear reactor programme. RM Condor at Arbroath, Angus is home to 45 Commando, Royal Marines, part of 3 Commando Brigade. Also, the Fleet Protection Group Royal Marines is based at HMNB Clyde.

Since 1999, the Scottish Government has had devolved responsibility over fisheries protection duties in Scotland's exclusive economic zone, carried out by the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency, which consists of a fleet of four offshore patrol vessels and two Cessna 406 maritime patrol aircraft.

Royal Air Force
A single front-line Royal Air Force station is located in Scotland. RAF Lossiemouth, located in Moray, is the RAF's northern QRA(I) base, supported by four squadrons of Typhoons.

Military Training Areas
The only open air live depleted uranium weapons test range in the British Isles is located near Dundrennan. As a result, over 7000 weakly radioactive munitions lie on the seabed of the Solway Firth. In 2007, the MoD land holdings in Scotland (owned, leased or with legal rights) was 1,153 km2 representing 31.5% of the MoD's British estate. Prominent Training Areas include Garelochhead, Cape Wrath, Barry Buddon, The Army Selection and Development Center in Penicuik, and Castlelaw in the Pentland Hills.

Industry
Defence contractors and related companies employ around 30,000 people in Scotland and form an important part of the economy. The principal companies operating in the country include: BAE Systems, Rolls-Royce, Raytheon, Thales and Babcock.

Royal Navy bases in Scotland

 * HMNB Clyde (HMS Neptune), Argyll and Bute
 * Rosyth Dockyard (HMS Caledonia), Fife
 * DM Beith, Beith, North Ayrshire
 * RM Condor formerly HMS Condor, Arbroath, Angus
 * Loch Ewe

Former Royal Navy bases in Scotland

 * Scapa Flow, Orkney
 * Invergordon, Easter Ross
 * Port Edgar, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh
 * HMS Cochrane, Rosyth
 * Port HHZ, Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin, Kylesku, Sutherland, Highland
 * HMS Columbine, Royal Navy Destroyer Depot. Based at  Port Edgar 1917–1938
 * HMS Curlew, Inellan, Dunoon, Argyll & Bute Harbour Defence Depot
 * HMS Dundonald, Troon, Combined Operations Craft Working up base
 * HMS Hopetoun, Combined Operations Training Centre. Based at Port Edgar 1943–1945
 * HMS Lochinvar (shore establishment). Minesweeping & Fisheries Protection Depot. Based at Port Edgar 1939–1943 and 1946–1975. Based at Granton 1943–1946
 * HMS Quebec, Inverary, Argyll & Bute, Combined Operations Craft Working up base
 * HMS Varbel, Port Bannatyne, Argyll & Bute, Midget submarine training shore base
 * HMS Western Isles, Tobermory, Argyll & Bute, Anti-submarine working up base

Former Royal Naval Air Stations in Scotland

 * HMS Condor, Arbroath, Angus
 * HMS Fieldfare, Evanton, Ross and Cromarty, Highland
 * HMS Fulmar, Lossiemouth, Moray
 * HMS Gannet, Prestwick, South Ayrshire
 * HMS Jackdaw, Crail, Fife
 * HMS Landrail, Macrihanish, Argyll and Bute
 * HMS Merganser, Rattray, Aberdeenshire
 * HMS Merlin, Donibristle, Fife
 * HMS Nighthawk, Drem, East Lothian
 * HMS Owl, Fearn, Wester Ross, Highland
 * HMS Peewit, East Haven, Angus
 * HMS Robin, Grimsetter, Kirkwall, Orkney
 * HMS Sanderling, Abbotsinch, Renfrewshire: (Now Glasgow International Airport)
 * HMS Sparrowhawk, Hatston, Orkney
 * HMS Tern, Twatt, Orkney
 * HMS Wagtail, Heathfield, Ayr, South Ayrshire

Royal Air Force stations in Scotland

 * RAF Benbecula
 * RAF Kirknewton
 * RAF Lossiemouth
 * RAF Tain

Former Royal Air Force stations in Scotland

 * RAF Alness
 * RAF Annan
 * RAF Balado Bridge
 * RAF Banff
 * RAF Bishopbriggs
 * RAF Black Isle
 * RAF Bowmore
 * RAF Brackla
 * RAF Buchan
 * RAF Buttergask (11 EFTS)
 * RAF Castle Kennedy
 * RAF Castletown
 * RAF Charterhall
 * RAF Connel (244 MU)
 * RAF Dalcross
 * RAF Dallachy
 * RAF Dornoch
 * RAF Drem
 * RAF Dumfries
 * RAF Dundonald
 * RAF Dunino
 * RAF Dyce
 * RAF East Fortune
 * RAF Edzell
 * RAF Elgin
 * RAF Errol

 * RAF Fordoun
 * RAF Forres
 * RAF Fraserburgh
 * RAF Gailes
 * RAF Grangemouth
 * RAF Greenock
 * RAF Helensburgh (MAEE)
 * RAF Inverness
 * RAF Isbister Bay?
 * RAF Kidsdale (Burrow Head) (No. 651 Sqn)
 * RAF Kinloss
 * RAF Kirkandrews (No. 15 EFTS)
 * RAF Kirkpatrick (No. 15 EFTS)
 * RAF Kirkton
 * RAF Kirkwall?
 * RAF Largs (No. 231 Sqn)
 * RAF Leanach
 * RAF Lennoxlove
 * RAF Lerwick
 * RAF Leuchars
 * RAF Lossiemouth
 * RAF Low Eldrig
 * RAF Machrihanish
 * RAF Milltown
 * RAF Montrose
 * RAF Oban

 * RAF Perth
 * RAF Peterhead
 * RAF Portellon?
 * RAF Prestwick
 * RAF Renfrew
 * RAF Saxa Vord
 * RAF Skatsa?
 * RAF Skeabrae
 * RAF Skitten
 * RAF Stornoway
 * RAF Stravithie
 * RAF Sullom Voe
 * RAF Sumburgh
 * RAF Tealing
 * RAF Tiree
 * RAF Turnberry
 * RAF Turnhouse
 * RAF West Freugh
 * RAF Whitefield (No 11 EFTS/No 5 FIS)
 * RAF Wick
 * RAF Windyhead?
 * RAF Wigtown
 * RAF Winterseugh
 * RAF Woodhaven (No. 201 Sqn/No. 333 Sqn/No. 1477 (Norwegian) Flight)

Scottish Units in the British Army
Previously within the British Army, the Scottish Infantry comprised a number of 'county regiments', each recruiting from a local area. In 2006, the remaining regiments, known collectively as the Scottish Division, were amalgamated to form the Royal Regiment of Scotland. The amalgamation was vigorously opposed by veterans and supporters of the old regiments. Scottish soldiers serve nationally alongside soldiers from England, Wales and Northern Ireland in all Combat Support Arms and Services (RA, RE, Signals, Intelligence, AAC, RLC, AGC, REME and AMS), Special Forces, the Household Cavalry and the Parachute Regiment of the British Army, with the following current Formations and Units having specific Scottish connections:

 * 51 (Scottish) Brigade
 * 52 Infantry Brigade
 * Royal Regiment of Scotland
 * Scots Guards
 * Royal Scots Dragoon Guards
 * 1st Royal Tank Regiment
 * 19th Regiment Royal Artillery
 * 40th Regiment Royal Artillery
 * A (London Scottish) Company London Regiment
 * 105th Regiment Royal Artillery
 * 32 (Scottish) Signal Regiment
 * 154 (Scottish) Regiment RLC
 * A (Ayrshire (Earl of Carrick's Own) Yeomanry) & C (Fife and Forfar Yeomanry/Scottish Horse) Squadrons of the Queen's Own Yeomanry Regiment

Former Scottish Units in the British Army

 * 9th (Scottish) Division
 * 15th (Scottish) Division
 * 51st (Highland) Division
 * 52nd (Lowland) Division
 * Highland Brigade
 * Lowland Brigade
 * 4th Royal Tank Regiment
 * The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
 * Glasgow Highlanders
 * The Gordon Highlanders
 * Highland Light Infantry
 * Liverpool Scottish
 * London Scottish
 * King's Own Scottish Borderers
 * Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
 * Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons)
 * The Royal Scots
 * Royal Scots Fusiliers
 * Scots Greys
 * Seaforth Highlanders
 * 93rd (Sutherland) Highlanders

Regular British Army Units currently based in Scotland

 * The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland – Glencorse Barracks
 * The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland – Fort George
 * 3rd Battalion, The Rifles – Redford Barracks
 * Balaklava Company (Argylls) 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland – Redford Barracks Edinburgh
 * 39 Engineer Regiment (Kinloss Barracks)
 * Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Leuchars Station)

Scottish units that are not part of the British Army

 * Atholl Highlanders
 * Royal Company of Archers
 * High Constables of Holyroodhouse

Australia
List of active regiments in the Australian Army:

 * 5th/6th Battalion, Royal Victoria Regiment (Victorian Scottish Regiment)
 * 10th/27th Battalion, Royal South Australia Regiment (South Australian Scottish Regiment)
 * 16th Battalion, Royal Western Australia Regiment (Cameron Highlanders)
 * 41st Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (Byron Scottish Regiment)

List of former Scottish regiments in Australia:

 * 30th Battalion (The New South Wales Scottish Regiment)
 * 61st Battalion (The Queensland Cameron Highlanders)

List of former Scottish regiments in the Australian colonial forces:
 * Byron Regiment (Sutherland)
 * New South Wales Scottish Regiment
 * South Australian Scottish Regiment
 * Victorian Scottish Regiment (VSR)

Canada
List of active regiments in the Canadian Forces:

 * 42nd Field Artillery Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish), RCA
 * 48th Highlanders of Canada 1891
 * The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise's) 1903
 * The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada 1862
 * Cape Breton Highlanders 1871–1954 2011–present
 * The Calgary Highlanders 1910
 * The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh's Own) 1881
 * The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) 1912
 * The Essex and Kent Scottish 1954
 * The Lake Superior Scottish Regiment 1905
 * The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment) 1866
 * The Nova Scotia Highlanders 1871
 * The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada 1910
 * The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada late 1940s
 * The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada 1910
 * The Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders 1804
 * The Toronto Scottish Regiment (Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother's Own) 1920

Defunct Scottish regiments, many merged to former larger regiments:

 * The Essex Scottish Regiment 1885–1954 – merged into The Essex and Kent Scottish
 * The Pictou Highlanders 1871–1954, Cape Breton Highlanders 1871–1954 and The North Nova Scotia Highlanders – 1936–1954 merged to form The Nova Scotia Highlanders
 * Highland Light Infantry of Canada 1886–1954 – merged into The Perth and Waterloo Regiment (Highland Light Infantry of Canada)
 * The New Brunswick Scottish 1946–1954 – merged into The Royal New Brunswick Regiment
 * 16th Canadian Battalion (The Canadian Scottish), CEF 1914–1920 – disbanded
 * The 13th Scottish Light Dragoons 1872–1936 – disbanded
 * Lorne Rifles (Scottish) – became The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)
 * Cameronians Regiment of Foot
 * Glengarry Fencibles, Glengarry Light Infantry

France
Inactive regiments of the French Army:

 * Garde Écossaise 1418–1830
 * Gens d'Armes Ecossais (Scots Men-At-Arms) – formed 1419 and dissolved 1791

South Africa
There are three regiments in the South African Defence Force with Scottish roots:

 * Pretoria Highlanders 1939
 * Transvaal Scottish Regiment 1902
 * Cape Town Highlanders Regiment 1885

New Zealand

 * New Zealand Scots Regiment (1st NZ Scottish Regiment and 1st Armoured Car Regiment) was raised in 1939 and renamed 1990 as New Zealand Scottish and disbanded amongst other units:
 * 1st Royal New Zealand Armoured Regiment of the Royal New Zealand Armoured Corps

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Index Reorganization
I'm new here but I'm studying this subject at the moment (on a fairly simple A-Level.. level) and I'm taking an exam on it within the next few months. I thought I might be able to make a contribution. Since this book is fairly skeltal at the moment I'd like to suggest an alternative structure, especially since most of the stuff in the introduction section at the moment doesn't seem very introductory:

 * Introduction
 * Macromolecular Structure
 * Proteins
 * Structure
 * Primary Structure
 * ..etc
 * Denaturation
 * Examples
 * Hemoglobin (since it's a protein, and all)
 * Myoglobin
 * Carboyhydrates
 * Monosaccharides
 * Disaccharides
 * Polysaccharides
 * Lipids
 * DNA/RNA structure
 * Differences between the two
 * Enzymes (following on from the protein thing)
 * Catalysis
 * Factors effecting enzyme activity
 * Temperature, concentration, all that stuff
 * Inhibition
 * Metabolism
 * Human
 * sugar metabolism - glycolysis
 * krebs cycle
 * lipid metabolism
 * mitochondrial metabolism
 * alcohol metabolism
 * Plant
 * Yeast / Bacterial
 * Membranes
 * Genetics - use the Genetics book?
 * DNA
 * Replication
 * RNA
 * Protein Synthesis
 * transcription
 * RNA Processing
 * translation
 * Biochemical Methods
 * Spectroscopy
 * X-ray diffraction
 * NMR
 * Genetics
 * Western/Northern/Southern blotting
 * PCR
 * Molecular Biology / Cellular Biochemisry
 * dna damage and repair
 * development
 * cell cycle
 * cell signalling
 * Signal transduction
 * immunology
 * Biochemistry Dictionary ?? just a thought

However, it's most likely others know more than me, so I haven't made any changes yet. Richard 15:33, 6 Apr 2004 (UTC)

 * I think it's time to reorganize the index dramatically. A good index with a good hierarchy would be an optimal startpoint to write articles. I'm beginning to add structure and materials in the Proteins section (since it's "my field"), but I'm not convinced of the actual structure of this WikiBook, both in the abstract and the practical sense. I'm still not so familiar with Wiki and I'm still new here,so I don't feel to redirect and rebuild indexes at my will. Anyway, the Richard catched the point. It's time to work on an index.

Cyclop 12.50, 13 Apr 2004 (UTC)
 * Looking at the index it seems to be more focused on exploring each topic in depth, instead of covering a range as a lecture series might (a series of three lecture classes covering successive levels of content). My lecture series went through
 * General macromolecular overview (the amino acids, proteins made from aa's, (deoxy)nucleotides, DNA/RNA structure, Lipids, carbohydrates), then onto enzymes, different metabolic functions (how enzymes do things faster), then going more in depth with carbs and into metabolism
 * In depth class on DNA, RNA, and the full processes in the central dogma (replication, transcription regulation, transcription, post transcriptional modification, nuclear export in eukaryotes, translational regulation, mRNA turnover, translation, post translational modification),biochemical techniques (both current and historical), and coverage of small non-coding RNA species (rRNA, tRNA, gRNA, snoRNA, siRNA, micro RNA, silencing, etc).
 * In depth class on proteins. Review of previous classes including amino acids, and primary through quaternary structure with added depth. Still in this course so I can't speak for all of the material yet.
 * There's two use cases I think will be most common. A multiple course, in-depth coverage of what amounts to the entire book, or secondly an overview course that just takes bits and pieces out, mostly from the more introductory information. Btharper1221 (discuss • contribs) 23:24, 10 February 2014 (UTC)

Biochem Bookshelf?
Biochemistry is a much bigger topic than I think wikibooks gives it credit for at the moment, can I suggest creating a whole bookshelf for Biochemistry. This would then be able to take advantage of the other books already (being) written such as genetics and immunology. this would then allow us to create books containing logical sections and peripheral subjects of biochemistry. we do seem to be lacking a metabolism, experimental methods, biophysics & energetics, and macromolecular structure & function sections which can be whole books in their own right. This would also stop any unnecessary repetition of the same info again and again, how many of the books in the biology category have genetics sections? Instead of writing a whole book from scratch, why don't we consolidate all the information on biochemistry (or rather the Molecular and Cellular Biology WikiProject) in wikipedia into a single consistent book. Drew

Pymol
I noticed the apparent lack of pictures (or content for that matter) and well I thought it might help to get a few pictures. PyMOL is a molecular imaging program. It can be used to draw protein, DNA, and even water structure. Best of all it's open source and takes images in PNG format. Hope this helps.--Alsocal 06:01, 4 Oct 2004 (UTC)

 * Thanks for mentioning this! I've spent the summer getting to grips with it and it's amazing. :) --<IP_ADDRESS> 21:10, 28 August 2005 (UTC)

Hi I would like to work on this book as well
I think this is a really cool idea and I'm excited to work on this book! I am a third year biochemistry student at the University of Vermont, and I think this will be a great way for me to both at once learn and teach biochemistry. Since no one has started on the lipids section, I will start there if no one else is currently working on it. I have never used Wiki Books before, so if you notice any mistakes I may be making, feel free to tell me!

--Brandon 13:12, 23 Jan 2005 (UTC)

Combine Lipids and Membranes
I am going to combine the lipids and membranes chapters, since one naturaly leads into to the other.

I'd like to help too
Like Brandon, I'd like to help out on this book and hoefully when I get some time (after my exams) i'll be able to get some stuff up. Does anyone else think the name of the book 'Biology Biochemistry' sounds a bit strange. Why not simply 'Biochemisty'?

--Donkey 23:51, 18 Apr 2005 (UTC)
 * I agree, "Biology Biochemistry" is redundant and should be changed to "Biochemistry". Any objections? Mike 07:22, August 9, 2005 (UTC)

"energy metabolism" in detail
The chemistry of the main metabolic pathways (Glycolysis, TCA Cycle, NADH dehydrogenase and Electron Transport Chain) should be added. I can volunteer to do this, but I would want to do it one chemical step at a time, which is A LOT of reactions to draw.. I haven't used the program mentioned above but will try it, if anyone has any other suggestions program-wise that would be great. Mike Kascel 07:27, August 9, 2005 (UTC)

 * Hey Mike, if you're talking about PyMOL (as mentioned by Alsocal) then that's a great program for viewing 3D structures of molecules but wont be useful for drawing chemical reactions. For that you'd be better off using a program like ChemDraw or, i think, ISIS draw. I have access to those but don't really know the reactions that would be required. Could someone tell me what sort of things would be required? --<IP_ADDRESS> 21:10, 28 August 2005 (UTC)

 * ChemDraw or ISIS draw should be ok for drawing the 2D structures. Luciano

Enzyme/Kinetics
Please be sure to include a section related to Enzyme Kinetics/Kinetics, Michaelis Menton, Vmax, double reciprocal plots, etc.

I see this now, under the the Catalysis section, however it would be prudent to insert information (namely, equations/derivations) and how you get the respective Vmax and Km values. It is an integral part of biochemistry/enzyme catalysis and kinetics. Please include this as you edit your book.

I am involed with a current project in Wikipedia Chemistry, however some time during my studies and outside project I will find time to drop by and read and review your hard work :D Jawz 06:01, 17 January 2006 (UTC)

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Dangerous Substances Act

Dangerous Substances Act is an act for a chemical registry in Thailand and stipulates that the sale of any pesticides require registration. The latest revision came into force in August 2011.

Reception
Due to non-registration of 4 carcinogenic chemicals used on crops, vegetables with residues of methomyl, carbofuran, dicrotophos, and EPN were taken off supermarket shelves in July 2012. Furthermore, with an absence of local standards, in a local test of 7 supermarket vegetables sent to laboratories, European Union standards regarding pesticides were used, with coriander and chili in particular exceeding standards by a wide margin. Thailand mangoes are also subject to methomyl contamination, a banned substance in all developed nations, nevertheless includes exported mangoes to developed countries.

BioThai Foundation, a leading chemical firm, is pushing to have these chemicals listed on the registry, despite developed countries banning them, yet consumer groups in Thailand such as Foundation for Consumers is asking the Agriculture and Cooperative Ministry for a ban.

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Battle of Klyastitsy

The Battle of Klyastitsy, also called the Battle of Yakubovo or the Battle of Oboiarszina, was a series of military engagements that took place on 30 July–1 August 1812 near the village of Klyastitsy on the road between Polotsk and Sebezh. In this battle, the Russian vanguard under the command of Yakov Kulnev and the whole corps of Peter Wittgenstein stood up to the French corps under the command of Marshal Nicolas Oudinot with heavy losses on both sides. The result was a Russian victory, their forces managing to capture the disputed village of Klyastitsy. The main strategic outcome of the battle was that the French offensive on St. Petersburg was stopped. The French partially retreated along their communication lines after the battle, and fended off Russian pursuers.

The battle
On 30 July 12, French cavalry squadrons were surprised and attacked by eight Russian Hussar and Cossack squadrons under Gen. Yakov Kulnev.

At that time, Oudinot occupied the village of Klyastitsy on his advance towards St. Petersburg. There were 28,000 French troops, while the Russian Corps numbered 17,000. In spite of being outnumbered, Wittgenstein decided to fight. The battle started on 30 July at 2:00 pm. The Russian vanguard led by Kulnev (approximately 4,000 men) fought the French vanguard for the whole day near the village of Yakubovo (Якубóво). Kulnev managed to press the French but they kept the village under their control.

The next day, after several attacks and counterattacks, the Russian advance forced Oudinot to retreat to Klyastitsy. In order to continue their advance, the Russian troops had to cross the River Nishcha. Oudinot ordered his troops to set fire to the only bridge. While the Russian cavalry was wading across the Nishcha, the 2nd Battalion of the Pavlovsk Grenadier Regiment rushed the burning bridge. This was depicted by Peter Hess in his painting, illustrated to the right.

Kulnev continued to chase the French Corps with several cavalry regiments and one infantry battalion. After crossing the Drissa River on 1 August, his unit ran into an ambush and suffered heavy casualties from French artillery. Kulnev was badly wounded (he had both his legs severed by a cannonball) and died that same day. Wittgenstein has finalised the victory and Oudinot retreated to Polotsk; the French advance on St. Petersburg failed.

Aftermath
Wittgenstein was awarded the Order of St. George of the Second Degree. Alexander I is reported to have called him "the savior of St. Petersburg". Capt. Krylov, whose unit was the first to cross the river over the burning bridge, received the Order of St. George of the Fourth Degree.

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Talk:Introduction to music

Melody
The current description of melody does not define melody. Needs definition. Robert Elliott 09:49, 22 December 2006 (UTC)

External resources
Students of musicology may find the International Sheet Music Library Project to be a helpful source of public domain, and donated scores.

The Werner-Icking Music Archive also has a large library of scores available for download. --Kittybriton 12:56, 15 May 2007 (UTC)

"Rhycompaniment"
"Rhycompaniment" is not a word. A simple web search will reveal that it appears nowhere else at all. It may be a noble but misplaced attempt to create one. This is not an appropriate place to coin new words. As a coined word, it is awkward. One must suppress one's instinct to pronounce it "rye-companiment", as one realizes that it must be "rih-companiment", logically. It should be replaced with a standard expression, such as "rhythm section" or "percussion". Said web search will turn up an earlier comment (now missing) on this very page. The previous commentator suggested "backbeat", but found [his] own suggestion too restrictive.

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User:DDaddyos66/sandbox

THE DOWNTOWN DADDYOS Based in Shropshire, Manchester and Liverpool, UK The Downtown Daddyos perform songs from the 1950's from memorable artists such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Carl Perkins, Johnny Preston, Bobby Darin, Johnny Ray and Louis Prima to name a few. With a wealth of knowledge on Rock'n'Roll music the band endeavor to play their songs with the intention of making you either tap your feet or get up on the dance floor and jive the night away whilst enjoying the music of a much appreciated and well followed era. 'The Downtown Daddyos have already received much acclaim from Rock'n'Roll clubs, weekend festivals, and all-day events where they have played and have had superb reviews in the Rock'n'Roll music press with comments of ......

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In 2011 The Daddyos released their first 12 track album entitled 'Smile' featuring songs that became very popular with audiences across Europe. Following the CD 'Smile' The Daddyos recorded their next CD on the 'Foot Tapping Records' label. This album entitled 'Enjoy Yourself ' was recorded live at The Embassy Studios, Andover, Hampshire in early 2013. This CD was released in July 2013 and quickly became already very popular with Rock'n'Roll, Doo Wop, Jive, and Rockabilly fans across the UK and Europe. Towards the end of 2015 it was into The Embassy Studios with Foot Tapping Records for yet another successful album 'You Gotta Rock' which is the bands latest album and most popular to date. The band has now become a very popular act across the country and have extensive dates for the coming year playing at Rock'n'Roll clubs, festivals, corporate events and holiday venues throughout the UK and Europe.

Current Members -

Lead Vocals and Double Bass - Richie Lorriman Guitar and Vocals - Alan Wilson Drums and Vocals - Paul Couser Piano and Vocals - Dave Leatham

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Talk:Mahmoud Khatami

What does "ontetic" mean?!
Or how can we use this term before its already confusing meaning has been given later in the article?!

Cleanup
This article needs a lot of cleaning up and wikifying. DrL 15:06, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

At this point, I'd settle for an occasional paragraph break. I tried, but gave up after my head started to hurt. RandyKaelber 21:30, 20 September 2006 (UTC)
 * I found this in Category:Wikify from September 2006. Well... I can see why it's remained there for so long! I've added some paragraphs in what I hope are appropriate places, and corrected some typos. My head hurts now, too. It makes me wonder if we can have too much information in a WP article? --Smalljim 13:58, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I did a quick wikification job on it and removed the tag. Clean-up tag remains. The article is FAR too long. It should just give an introduction to his work, how he relates to other philosophers, to what makes him important and different. If people want more they will have to read the books. From the article as it stands I get that he is a very innovative and important thinker, a bridge between Islamic and Western philosophy, but I don't get any more because there is just too much to plough through. Itsmejudith 21:39, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Miller, Vandome, and McBrewster
Sources written by Miller, Vandome, and McBrewster need to be double checked (and possibly deleted) as per VDM Publishing § Wikipedia content duplication. Ihaveacatonmydesk (talk) 20:44, 29 October 2014 (UTC)

Contested deletion
This page is not unambiguously promotional, because... (your reason here) --<IP_ADDRESS> (talk) 13:31, 8 November 2014 (UTC)

This page is about a well-known Iranian philosopher. I believe it is being suggested for deletion because charges of plagiarism have been raised against him and published elsewhere on the internet. Khatami's official website is down and his "fan blog" is down. For Wikipedia to delete his page would be for them to be complicit in the cover-up of alleged academic fraud.

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Power Drift

Power Drift (パワードリフト) is a kart racing game released in arcades by Sega in 1988. More technologically advanced than Sega's earlier 2.5D racing games, like Hang-On (1985) and Out Run (1986), in Power Drift the entire world and track consist of sprites. The upgraded hardware of the Sega Y Board allows individual sprites and the background to be rotated–even while being scaled–making the visuals more dynamic.

Designed and directed by Yu Suzuki, the game was a critical and commercial success upon release in arcades. It was subsequently ported to various home computers in Europe by Activision in 1989, followed by a PC Engine port published in Japan by Asmik Ace in 1990. It was not released on Sega consoles until the Sega Ages release for the Sega Saturn in 1998.

Gameplay
The objective is to finish each race in third place or better in order to advance to the next stage. Players have the option of continuing if they finish the race in fourth place or lower before the game is over. However, the player's score will not increase upon continuing the game.

The tracks have a roller coaster feel to them, with many steep climbs and falls, as well as the ability to "fall" off higher levels. To add to this feeling, the sit-down cabinet was built atop a raised hydraulic platform, and the machine would tilt and shake quite violently. Each circuit, labeled from "A" to "E" has a certain theme to it (for example, circuit A has cities, circuit B has deserts, circuit C has beaches, etc.) in a series of five tracks. There are also four laps for each course.

All the tracks on each course have names as well. Course A was Springfield Ovalshape, Foofy Hilltop, Snowhill Drive, Octopus Oval and Curry De Parl. Course B was Swingshot City, Phantom Riverbend, Octangular Ovalshape, Charlotte Beach and Highland Spheres. Course C was Bum Beach, Jason Bendyline, Nighthawk City, Zanussi Island and Wasteman Freefall. Course D was Mexico Colours, Oxygen Desert, Jamie Road, Monaco Da Farce and Blow Hairpin. Course E was Aisthorpe Springrose Valley, Patterson Nightcity, Lydia Rightaway, Bungalow Ridgeway and Karen Longway.

The two extra stages with Courses A, C and E resemble a jet fighter from After Burner II, and Courses B and D resemble a superbike from Super Hang-On.

If players place first on all five tracks (which is indicated by all five gold trophies on the number of wins display behind the course letter), an "Extra Stage" is unlocked, where the assigned car is a vehicle from other Sega games. Courses A, C and E allow players to race with the F-14 Tomcat fighter jet from the After Burner series in the Extra Stage, while courses B and D have an option to race the motorcycle from the Hang-On series. Players also can press the start button while in a race to see a rear view.

Ports
Power Drift was later ported to the Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, Amiga, Atari ST, MS-DOS and ZX Spectrum home computers by Activision and released in 1989. The home computer ports lack the tilting action seen in the original arcade version. A PC Engine version was developed by Copya Systems and published exclusively in Japan by Asmik Ace Entertainment on April 13, 1990.

A Sega Mega Drive version was planned but never released. A 32X port was in development by Sega, but not published. Dempa was working on a Sega CD conversion that also did not reach store shelves.

Sega later included Power Drift in the Sega Saturn compilation series Sega Ages released on February 26, 1998 and in Yu Suzuki Game Works Vol. 1 for the Dreamcast on December 1, 2001.

Power Drift was also included as one of the seven games on the Nintendo 3DS collection Sega 3D Reprint Archives, which was released on April 26, 2016.

Reception
In Japan, Game Machine listed Power Drift on their 1988 issue as being the second most-successful upright arcade unit of the month. It went on to be the fourth highest-grossing arcade game of 1989 in Japan. The ZX Spectrum port knocked the long-standing RoboCop from the top of the UK sales charts in 1989.

The arcade game received positive reviews from critics upon release in 1988. Sinclair User magazine rated it 10 out of 10, comparing it favorably with Sega's earlier arcade hit Out Run (1986) and stating it was technically "a breakthrough", while praising the "breathtaking" graphics and "heartstopping" gameplay. Andy Smith of Advanced Computer Entertainment said it was an "exciting" and "thrilling high speed" racing game in "a futuristic car cum-Go-Kart" that "combines all that was best" in Out Run and Buggy Boy (1985) to come up "with a terrific driving game that looks set to be a winner".

GameFan magazine reviewed the PC Engine version, scoring it 172 out of 200.

Sinclair User gave the arcade version of Power Drift the "Racing Game of 1988" award. They said it was, "without doubt, the single most spectacular game ever to arrive in an arcade". They explained, "the blinding speed of the game and the astonishing way that the track zooms up and down, side to side as you participate in the race of a lifetime can be described in no lesser term than fab".

Guinness World Records gave Power Drift the award for "First kart racing videogame" as it predated Super Mario Kart (1992).

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Mexican street food
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TEDOM C 18

TEDOM C 18 is a prototype of a full low-floor single-decker articulated bus produced by the now defunct bus manufacturing division of the company TEDOM from the Czech Republic in 2010.

Construction features
This TEDOM C 18 is a prototype of a full low-floor single-decker articulated bus. Engine and automatic transmission are located in the left rear corner of the bus. Inside the bus are used plastic seats for the seating arrangement. Only the rear C axle is propulsed and it is fully low-floor from the inside.

Production and operation
Only one prototype was made in 2010. It has operated since 2012 in Ústí nad Labem, however, other orders were cancelled as TEDOM closed and folded.

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Chiayi Cheng Huang Temple

Chiayi Cheng Huang Temple is a Chinese temple dedicated to the City God or Cheng Huang Ye  which is located in East District, Chiayi City, Taiwan. The temple was founded in 1715, it is one of the oldest and prominent temples in the region.

The temple applied for national monument status in 2011, but was not listed at the time. Another application was submitted to the Bureau of Cultural Heritage and approved in April 2015.

The temple offers an educational fund and charity programs. The first cangue processions held at the temple in six decades started in 2014.

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Adobe Photoshop/Background Removal

Background Removal
In Photo editing a fair amount of what people do on a daily basis is removing the background of a picture or image. This can be accomplished many ways, but this lesson discusses only 4.

Easy Methods
2 of the easiest ways to remove a background are using "wizard" tools and using the lasso tool.

Wizard Tools
Wizard tools are very useful if you want to remove the background of something with a solid background. Lets say we want to remove the blue background of the following image: First, get out the magic wand tool. It can be found next to the lasso tool and below the move tool. Then look at the background. If it is 100% one color, set the Tolerance to 0 (If you don't know what that means, please refer to the basics tutorial) Otherwise, set it slightly higher (use this method only on solid or mostly solid backgrounds)

title: Adobe Photoshop/Background Removal