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All previous content on this page was totally unrelated to the article about reference desks in libraries, so I've blanked it: this page isn't for questions about Swiss history or child custody disputes. [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 02:24, 28 October 2011 (UTC)
All previous content on this page was totally unrelated to the article about reference desks in libraries, so I've blanked it: this page isn't for questions about Swiss history or child custody disputes. [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 02:24, 28 October 2011 (UTC)


== Thank you! ==
== History section needs edit ==

I did not know where to post a thank you so it ends up here. I just wanted to thank all the people, educators, those with in depth knowledge of various subjects posted to Wikipedia. Wikipedia has helped me in my college classes. For those who post factual, accurate information, all I can say is, it is very good of you to submit accurate information. We who use the information appreciate it very much. A thank you to founder Jim Wales for starting Wikipedia. Again, Thank you to everyone who puts forth accurate information for use, may only good things come your way!!!

Thank you. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/75.195.72.238|75.195.72.238]] ([[User talk:75.195.72.238|talk]]) 19:04, 17 November 2011 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== How many hotel rooms in this city ? ==

I was having a discussion with some friends and we wanted to know how many hotels rooms there are in cities around the world. This was a topic of some discussion, so admittedly we first went to Goggle, but alas no result, no matter what we did.
Then we thought Wikipedia, but to our disappointment same empty feeling, no results. Please assist with this information, even it this only pricks your interest slighly. <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/210.49.170.32|210.49.170.32]] ([[User talk:210.49.170.32|talk]]) 09:46, 6 January 2012 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

== What economic system could handle a crisis of epic proportion best ==

I'm looking for some information related to this topic.What economic system could handle a crisis of epic proportion best?




Leon <small><span class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Leonawilliams6|Leonawilliams6]] ([[User talk:Leonawilliams6|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Leonawilliams6|contribs]]) 13:53, 7 January 2012 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

:Hi Leon,
:Your question is best addressed by an actual library reference desk, not the "Talk" page here which is meant for a discussion about this specific Wikipedia article. You can visit your local public library or the [http://www.ipl.org/div/askus/ Internet Public Library] to get an answer to your question. [[User:Phette23|Phette23]] ([[User talk:Phette23|talk]]) 17:12, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

== Quote source? ==

Hi, I am seeking a verification of a quote. I think it may be from the childrens' book
The Island of the Blue Dolphins?????
Can you help me find out where this quote is from, please?
The goal is not to be perfect but to have the ability to cope effectively with the challenge.
Thank you,
Lorayna B.
lorayna2blue@yahoo.com <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/99.130.161.55|99.130.161.55]] ([[User talk:99.130.161.55|talk]]) 19:08, 2 December 2012 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:Lorayna — like Leon above, your question should go to a real reference desk not a Wikipedia talk page. I recommend trying your local public library or the [http://www.ipl.org/div/askus/ Internet Public Library]. Cheers! [[User:Phette23|Phette23]] ([[User talk:Phette23|talk]]) 17:14, 14 January 2013 (UTC)

== need anequation for a math problem ==


The second paragraph in History here is... odd. Obscure and written in pseudo-high register, with little meaning when pulled apart. What's an "insidious yet drastic paradigm-shift" and would that even mean anything if sourced? [[User:Temerarius|Temerarius]] ([[User talk:Temerarius|talk]]) 18:30, 28 May 2018 (UTC)
I have a total of 30 cats and dogs.A cat can eat 2 meatballs and a dog can eat 3 meatballs.What combination of cats and dogs can eat 72 meatballs?I know the answer is 12 dogs and 18 cats.My question is, what equation will sove this problem? I did it with process of elimination. Please reply to my e-mail: oldharleygirl58@gmail.com <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/66.252.54.21|66.252.54.21]] ([[User talk:66.252.54.21|talk]]) 20:48, 26 January 2013 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
:No idea indeed. The same concept could be conveyed with [https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Reference_desk&type=revision&diff=896939113&oldid=896938478 at least two thirds less words]. The "resources" section is also misguided, for instance "index cards" and "drawers with folders" were already outdated by the 1990s and should be replaced with more generic terms which can encompass current technologies too. [[User:Nemo_bis|Nemo]] 19:48, 13 May 2019 (UTC)


== 1212 ==
Hi Wiki: First keep up the good work.


Ro [[Special:Contributions/42.110.148.249|42.110.148.249]] ([[User talk:42.110.148.249|talk]]) 19:44, 27 January 2022 (UTC)
No I am told Canada has 7,688 high schools,
compared to USA 24,651. Can you advise if neither is right?


== Life Orientation ==
Did the compiler include Middle schools with high schools to get that high number?


How may Assertiveness influence unequal power relationships? [[Special:Contributions/41.116.113.139|41.116.113.139]] ([[User talk:41.116.113.139|talk]]) 01:48, 7 March 2022 (UTC)
Gary Brown, Canada
ngrnd@telus.net <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/207.216.64.25|207.216.64.25]] ([[User talk:207.216.64.25|talk]]) 03:07, 28 October 2013 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->


== Sweeto - Ginger Beer Flavour ==
== [[Gemini 6A]] vs [[Gemini 7]] ==


Hi there! I am busy translating the above two articles on the Afrikaans Wikipedia. Both claimed to be the 21st manned space flight... Impossible. Can you help please. Regards. [[User:Oesjaar|Oesjaar]] ([[User talk:Oesjaar|talk]]) 12:25, 14 June 2022 (UTC)
Good Day
It appears as if Spar in Omaruru - trade name Erongo Trading CC - Tel No 00264 64 570 209 - is having a problem to source this specific flavour of the Sweeto Product. Could you kindly advise whether there is a shortage of this specific item?


Looking for a Richard Allen from Ireland. To see if he is on the scammers list. [[Special:Contributions/47.35.113.116|47.35.113.116]] ([[User talk:47.35.113.116|talk]]) 22:16, 25 May 2023 (UTC)
Thanking you if you could reply to my E Mail Address: gerda.ondjamba@gmail.com


Checking on scammers [[Special:Contributions/47.35.113.116|47.35.113.116]] ([[User talk:47.35.113.116|talk]]) 22:17, 25 May 2023 (UTC)
Appreciated
Gerda <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">— Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/41.182.130.195|41.182.130.195]] ([[User talk:41.182.130.195|talk]]) 08:38, 24 January 2014 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->


Checking to see if Richard Kara Allen 11/4/1959 from Ireland and lived in California and now in Wisconsin [[Special:Contributions/47.35.113.116|47.35.113.116]] ([[User talk:47.35.113.116|talk]]) 22:19, 25 May 2023 (UTC)
== Dis-Information Specialists ==


==Wiki Education assignment: Literacy and Inclusion==
I now believe that YOU Cannot be trusted ... (WIKI-ANYTHING)
{{dashboard.wikiedu.org assignment | course = Wikipedia:Wiki_Ed/University_of_Maryland/Literacy_and_Inclusion_(Spring_2024) | assignments = [[User:MCL7675|MCL7675]] | start_date = 2024-01-24 | end_date = 2024-05-08 }}
Whether you provide Some truth or NOT , ( I am skeptical now ... ) You MUST be spreading Dis-information regarding Cusco... NOT JUST the Intricate joining of Massive Boulders took
place , there are also "Documented" accounts/(video) of Perfectly Circular bore holes at Cusco.
NOT ! possible with the technology of that Era. Back up your statement with Empiracal Evidence If you claim Homo Sapiens was capable of such a marvel ... !!!!!!!!!!!! <small class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/2605:6000:F144:BB00:5118:78B7:314F:2B9A|2605:6000:F144:BB00:5118:78B7:314F:2B9A]] ([[User talk:2605:6000:F144:BB00:5118:78B7:314F:2B9A|talk]]) 17:25, 9 December 2014 (UTC)</small><!-- Template:Unsigned IP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->


<span class="wikied-assignment" style="font-size:85%;">— Assignment last updated by [[User:MCL7675|MCL7675]] ([[User talk:MCL7675|talk]]) 21:45, 24 February 2024 (UTC)</span>
== Started a new wiki account and cannot gain access. ==


== Edits to history section ==
Dear Wiki Reference Desk,


Hello! I have added a paragraph (and probably more edits to come) in the History section to bring the history reference desk up to present-day. It was copied and pasted from my sandbox. [[User:MCL7675/sandbox]] [[User:MCL7675|MCL7675]] ([[User talk:MCL7675|talk]]) 15:51, 4 April 2024 (UTC)
I have access to this account, but on my mobile device I have access to my new account. I tried retain the password through the setup protocols, but the server is sending a message that the email is not correct. My email is sctinker@gmail.com. I created this account along time ago while using a substance. I did not know I had to accounts on the wiki servers. I apologize to everyone for taking up server space, and once I regain access to my other account this account should be erased. I have a set routine of passwords but all have seemed to fail. By the way, the captcha encryption is VERY hard to read as you attempt to retain passwords. I know that's probably a fail safe, and thank you for placing it there, but some eyes are not good as others. I recommend a new form of captcha encryption if possible. In my eyes, even allow verifying through SMS message through other forms of telecommunications. Any assistance would be appreciated. I love every member on here for there hard work on this collective server site. Keep up the hard work, but dont work too hard. ONE LOVE, bless you, Have a wonderful day. <small><span class="autosigned">—&nbsp;Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[User:Sctinker37|Sctinker37]] ([[User talk:Sctinker37|talk]] • [[Special:Contributions/Sctinker37|contribs]]) 23:03, 1 March 2015 (UTC)</span></small><!-- Template:Unsigned --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->

Latest revision as of 15:54, 4 April 2024

Questions posted here should only refer to the Library reference desk article.

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All previous content on this page was totally unrelated to the article about reference desks in libraries, so I've blanked it: this page isn't for questions about Swiss history or child custody disputes. Nyttend (talk) 02:24, 28 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

History section needs edit

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The second paragraph in History here is... odd. Obscure and written in pseudo-high register, with little meaning when pulled apart. What's an "insidious yet drastic paradigm-shift" and would that even mean anything if sourced? Temerarius (talk) 18:30, 28 May 2018 (UTC)[reply]

No idea indeed. The same concept could be conveyed with at least two thirds less words. The "resources" section is also misguided, for instance "index cards" and "drawers with folders" were already outdated by the 1990s and should be replaced with more generic terms which can encompass current technologies too. Nemo 19:48, 13 May 2019 (UTC)[reply]

1212

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Ro 42.110.148.249 (talk) 19:44, 27 January 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Life Orientation

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How may Assertiveness influence unequal power relationships? 41.116.113.139 (talk) 01:48, 7 March 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there! I am busy translating the above two articles on the Afrikaans Wikipedia. Both claimed to be the 21st manned space flight... Impossible. Can you help please. Regards. Oesjaar (talk) 12:25, 14 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Looking for a Richard Allen from Ireland. To see if he is on the scammers list. 47.35.113.116 (talk) 22:16, 25 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Checking on scammers 47.35.113.116 (talk) 22:17, 25 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Checking to see if Richard Kara Allen 11/4/1959 from Ireland and lived in California and now in Wisconsin 47.35.113.116 (talk) 22:19, 25 May 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Education assignment: Literacy and Inclusion

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This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 24 January 2024 and 8 May 2024. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): MCL7675 (article contribs).

— Assignment last updated by MCL7675 (talk) 21:45, 24 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Edits to history section

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Hello! I have added a paragraph (and probably more edits to come) in the History section to bring the history reference desk up to present-day. It was copied and pasted from my sandbox. User:MCL7675/sandbox MCL7675 (talk) 15:51, 4 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]