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American Empire and Overseas Expansion of the United States

I think I understand exactly what you are getting at. Hopefully other people will understand as well. XinJeisan 00:50, 10 July 2007 (UTC)

Please offer some explanation why you think it is a good idea to retitling the overseas american expansion article. It seems the new title is even more an example of editorializing then the previous title, and as you already noted was voted down http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:American_Overseas_Empire#Merger_Proposal.Thanks, Mrdthree 03:28, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

Was a mistake, you can go ahead and revert it. I maintain my change to the American Empire article and template were justified though. - MichiganCharms 03:50, 22 July 2007 (UTC)

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Can you please explain this edit. regards--Vintagekits 21:36, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

FAI League of Ireland

Please stop unecessarily adding the British flag to Irish articles.--Vintagekits 21:38, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

When Derry City FC stop being part of the League of Ireland, I'll be glad to. -MichiganCharms 21:41, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

I find it highly offensive that you refer to me as a political POV pusher of the FIFA 08 talk page and a troll on setanta'747's talk page. Please strike through those comments and apologies or I will refer them to relevent admin. In case you have noticed I have actually add the Ulster Banner to a number of articles over the past few days.--Vintagekits 07:46, 11 August 2007 (UTC)

If you look at the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, and really any other international competition football articles you'll clearly see that while the Ulster Banner is not legally speaking the flag of Norther Ireland, it is consistently used both on wikipedia and in real life to refer to the Northern Ireland national and club football teams. I am Catholic and have a very republican view of Northern Ireland, but you clearly don't understand football. The St. George's Cross, which is now routinely used as the symbol of England's national and club football teams, was not always used. Fans of these teams used to use the British Flag in order to chear on their teams, but recently the flag of England specifically has become more widely used and thus has been adopted on wikipedia. I would assume that the same process happened in Northern Ireland. 65.101.45.228 13:44, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

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You have recently discussed the name of the British Raj article at Talk:British Raj and might be interested in a move request there. — AjaxSmack 07:19, 19 August 2007 (UTC)

The Who Wikiproject

Hey, bud, thanks for starting the wikiproject for The Who. I've watched and helped the article improve dramatically over the last couple years. Just wondering if you think there's anything particularly pressing or important that needs to be addressed right away, or what you think should be tackled first. Thanks! Clashwho 03:09, 4 September 2007 (UTC)

Are you referring to the genre list in the Infobox? I'm considering reducing it to four vs. the current seven. Clashwho 04:12, 6 September 2007 (UTC)

The Who wikiproject

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The Who

I know the project's been around for months but I just joined it and I must say thank god that someone finally cleaning up The Who. Wikipedia's coverage of them is complete crap! 75pickup (talk · contribs) 04:55, 21 October 2007 (UTC)

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Thanks

Thanks for fixing London on the UK page! I have a rather silly question: Where do you get those cool signs you have on your user page (eg This user is an anglophil...etc)? Everybody has them but where do they get them from? Thanks! --Camaeron (talk) 21:30, 28 February 2008 (UTC) Cool thanks...now I cant find any I like..hahaha...! --Camaeron (talk) 21:45, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Cardiff history

Hi MichiganCharms,

I have been trying to put together a History of Cardiff for a while now, having created the Timeline of Cardiff history, but the lack of time is the problem. Have a look at my sandbox, if you want to copy the info that I have got so far please be my guest, I do not own any information on Wikipedia. Generally I find the Cardiff page a bit of a pain in the XXXX to be honest with the amount of edit wars going on. So I use my time on other local pages instead, which I enjoy. Seth Whales (talk) 20:17, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for that barnstar. Didn't notice it for a while because it went straight to my user page. Thanks, and I hope it does lead to a compromise rather than just another false dawn. It's almost tragic how many wasted hours have come about on the topic. All the best, Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 08:12, 1 March 2008 (UTC)

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Thanks also

Hi MichiganCharms, and thanks for the Barnstar. The problem with the Cardiff article is that very little extra content is ever added...but the point scoring is superb.

Let us hope things can change...you've made an excellent start...you've encouraged me to finally have a real go at doing the History of Cardiff, thank-you. Seth Whales (talk) 00:23, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

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WikiProjects

We now have Wikipedia: WikiProject Commonwealth realms, which cover Commonwealth of Nations related articles. Take a peek & join up. Perhaps, we (the members) can think up a 'daugther project' to cover the British Empire stuff. Fellas like Cameron, G2bambino are darn good at organizing such projects. GoodDay (talk) 14:50, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

PS- Good to see ya, again. GoodDay (talk) 14:57, 12 June 2008 (UTC)

Welcome to the WikiProject, from a fellow member. GoodDay (talk) 22:44, 18 June 2008 (UTC)

Cardiff123098

Thanks for your kind comments! I agree with you on Cardiff123098 and have tried to help him. I made the explicit suggestion today so lets see what he does --Snowded (talk) 08:18, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

report

Hi there, thought I'd let you know that Fonez4mii has been reported for suspected sockpupperty over Here. Jack forbes (talk) 15:24, 16 June 2008 (UTC)

Joke

It was a good one, I am amazed at its take up. I think we may be dealing with another 14 year old --Snowded (talk) 00:33, 18 June 2008 (UTC)

Agree, and the nomination is overdue --Snowded (talk) 04:08, 18 June 2008 (UTC)

Joke, sorry Jack

Ha ha, I can assure you that I'm not some Scottish loony nationalist, as you suggested to someone called Fone4Me recently. My POV is definitely NPOV! ;o) Barking up the wrong tree there, I'm afraid, but you've got a great sense of humour, my friend! And I'm not Fone4Me either as someone else was suggesting earlier. I'm just a casual former-"anon" who's sick of the Celtic nationlist agenda treading over common sense and basic consensus! --uk4ever 21:22, 24 June 2008 (UTC)

Wild goose chase

Hi there, I'm afraid your on a wild goose chase on that one. Please take a look at my comment on the sockpuppet case. Jack forbes (talk) 03:15, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

I don't really care if it's you... I'm more interested in whether it's using the same ip that he accused you of using. He could be doing the entire thing himself, who knows? I just want a better encyclopaedia. -MichiganCharms (talk) 04:09, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Fair enough. Jack forbes (talk) 04:33, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

He could be doing the entire thing himself. Oh, really?!? I've explained that the confusion was caused by me on my user page - I used the IP address that everyone is claiming was Fone4My, so he was innocent all along! Get over it! Uk4ever (talk) 08:43, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

P.S. So much for your phoney "retirement" Jack! Uk4ever (talk) 08:43, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

"I used the IP address that everyone is claiming was Fone4My" - er... no you didn't. I openly admitted the IP was mine, and the checkuser confirmed this. --fone4me 17:40, 25 June 2008 (UTC)

Closure on the Uk4ever/Fone4My case

Please read my closing statement on this matter. Kind regards. Uk4ever (talk) 10:52, 27 June 2008 (UTC)

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Your question

This is a matter of opinion. Ultimately it comes down to what you like to see. The two games are quite different.

The key difference between union and league is that in league (like American football) the team in possession of the ball is guaranteed a number of attempts to move the ball before a turnover. In union, the two teams will spend a lot of time contesting possession and not moving the ball at all.

Some people think that this adds extra variety to the game others find it boring. League takes away the contest for possession and as a result the ball is in open play a lot more of the time which means more tries and more action. Critics of league would say that it is predictable and that teams follow a set pattern of play. IMO it just seems this way and there is a fair amount going on that isn't obvious to the newbie.

The other difference is that union is much more of a "football" game with much more tactical kicking and points scoring via kicked goals. If you are unfamiliar with the game, it can seem very bizarre that the crowd would applaud somebody kicking the ball out of play for what seems like no reason. This is why detractors call it "kick and clap". In league, the ball is usually only kicked on the last tackle like an American football team would punt on the 4th down and progress down the field is largely only by running with the ball.

Rugby union in my view is a bit hit-and-miss, the rules are quite complex and the ball spends a lot of time in various set pieces. It can be a great game when played with the right intention. Unfortunately England is reknown for playing conservative rugby whereby the ball spends a lot of time with the forwards in scrums and when possession is won it is often kicked away for a territorial gain. The way that it is played in Wales, France, New Zealand or Australia is more entertaining.

For overviews of the difference between the two rugbys and a comparison with American football see:-

• Comparison of rugby league and rugby union
• Comparison of American football and rugby league
• Comparison of American football and rugby union

I prefer league, when I talk to rugby union fans about their favourite game or try then they always describe something that involves few forward battles and the backs running with the ball i.e. much like rugby league. I would suggest looking at the highlights of some games on youtube and seeing which you prefer, just search on "rugby league" or "rugby union".

Rugby league is not played much in London and most Londoners would not really be aware of it. Talk about "rugby" and everybody will assume that you mean union. London has one team in the top flight Harlequins Rugby League and one semi-professional side London Skolars and a lot of amateur sides below that. (see http://www.londonrl.com/index.php ). For historical reasons, the sport is very new and is only starting to take off in London. You might find Rugby league in England to be useful for the background of the sport.

Rugby union is very much the sport of the suburbs and wasn't much of a spectator sport until fairly recently. The result of this is that clubs didn't have big stadia like soccer clubs and when the number of people wanting to watch increased dramatically they moved to soccer stadiums outside London.

The four "London" sides in the top division are London Irish, London Wasps, Saracens and Harlequins but only Quins play in London any more and quite a long way from the centre at that. Harlequins are the hosts of the rugby league side of similar name Harlequins Rugby League. There are quite a few other sides in the London area but AFAIK only London Welsh actually play in London.

Internationals are also played at Twickenham which the same area (but different stadium) where both Harlequins sides play.

You might find the following links helpful:-

• Rugby union in England
• List of English rugby union teams

Hope this helps.GordyB (talk) 09:04, 18 July 2008 (UTC)

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British India

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Ted Kennedy

No. He will be a Knight bachelor not a KBE. Kittybrewster ☎ 17:36, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

Source please. I have added a category and he will be the same as them I would think. Kittybrewster ☎ 17:49, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

Thank you. I bow to the source (and timesonline.co.uk which concurs). Kittybrewster ☎ 19:22, 4 March 2009 (UTC)

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Rich Rodriguez Birthplace

Im sure you mean well in trying to edit this page to what you think is correct. You are using one source to dispute what I can do a simple internet search for on any browser and find 20 sources to prove that one incorrect. I'm sure you mean well but you are just wrong. I live in Clarksburg, WV, I have followed Coach rod's career since he was at Salem University in the 80's...I know him and members of his family personally. I can guarentee you, he is born and raised in Marion County, I also disagree that the word native is used for people who were not born there. You often hear someone is a native of australia, but raised in the United States (example.) Garkeith (talk) 08:03, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

I added two seperate source that show his "birthplace" as Grant Town, WV. Including Scout.com one of the most reliable sources for any college football information. I hope we have this settled. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Garkeith (talk • contribs) 08:19, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

I would drive to Grant Town (about 15 min from where I live) and take a picture of the giant sign on both ends of town that say the "BIRTHPLACE of Rich "Coach Rod" Rodriguez" but after he left the town removed them so they didnt have to deal with vandalisim. lol. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Garkeith (talk • contribs) 08:34, 17 June 2009 (UTC)

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University of Michigan

I left this entry on the discussion page in reply to your query...

My understandings, which may be wrong and should thus be researched, are as follows: 1) The university is not legally constituted as a system (as I understand it, this can be found in the establishing documents or constitution, but where, I do not know); 2) there is one President (Coleman); 3) the application process runs off of a common pool; 3)given that 98% of each is attributed to Ann Arbor anyway, the university reports research volumes and endowment as Ann Arbor only; 4) the university itself uses the phrase "satellite campuses" (also uses branch in some cases); 5) the budgeting is done through Ann Arbor and controlled by Ann Arbor. 74.64.126.54 (talk) 01:46, 18 December 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.64.126.54 (talk)

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A. "American Revolutionary War”

B. "War of the American Revolution"

continuity - used at this WP article and sister articles for 19 years - scope - British-American insurrection in continental North America - participants British & US Congress with respective allies, auxiliaries & combatants - war aims -- Brit: maintain First British Empire with mercantile system -- US: independence, British evacuation, territory to Mississippi-navigation, Newfoundland Banks - fish & cure - results - US independence & republic; Britain the biggest US trade partner & finances US expanding business & Treasury - reliable scholarly reference Britannica for the general reader - prominent adherents - all 15 history Pulitzer winner scholars on the topic

modern update - uses 'vast majority of sources' found in a browser search - scope - British-American insurrection in continental North America, spread to Anglo-Bourbon (Fr.&Sp.) War-across worldwide empires, Fourth Anglo-Dutch War-North Atlantic, Second Mysore War-Indian subcontinent & Ocean - participants British & US Congress, France, Spain, Dutch Republic, Kingdom of Mysore - war aims -- Brit: maintain First British Empire with mercantile system -- US independence, British evacuation, territory to Mississippi-navigation, Newfoundland Banks - fish & cure -- Bourbons: Gibraltar, Jamaica, Majorca, expand Gambia trade, expand India trade -- Dutch - free trade with North America & Caribbean -- Mysore wider east-Indian sub-continent sphere of influenced results - Second British Empire, Spanish Majorca, French Gambia, further decline of Dutch Republic - reliable scholarly reference [world military dictionary] for the military specialist - prominent adherents - Michael Clodfelter, more to follow

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