Wikipedia:New contributors' help page

Wikipedia:New contributors' help page

What would you like to do? Ask a question Do something Ask a knowledge question that you cannot find the answer to in the encyclopedia. (e.g. Did Leonardo da Vinci build a working flying machine?) Learn about how and where you can help Wikipedia (information and resources on the basics needed to comprehend, comment on, and contribute to Wikipedia) Ask a question at the Teahouse about using or editing Wikipedia that you cannot find the answer to in the Frequently Asked Questions. (e.g. How can I fix this problem with this article?) Create an article now (see Your first article before you start) Ask a question about a practical problem you have that is not related to using or editing Wikipedia. (e.g. I was cheated by a builder. Please Help.) Request that other editors review your new article   Ways to get help If you place {{helpme}} on your talk page, a helper will visit you there as soon as possible! Join the #wikipedia-en-help IRC channel for real-time chat. New to IRC? Click here to be connected instantly! The template below outlines Wikipedia's help pages and can be viewed at the bottom of most related pages. (Click "show" on the right to expand the template)

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8th Platoon

What do the geen (+82) numbers meen?Accdude92 (talk) 17:23, 18 November 2008 (UTC)accdude92

If you're referring to your watchlist, it's the number of bytes that were added to the article/page by the last edit. If it's red then it's number that was removed. Zain Ebrahim (talk) 17:26, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

If it's red then it's number that was removed. Rephrase that.

Sorry, if it's red then it's the number of bytes that the article decreased by as a result of the most recent edit. Zain Ebrahim (talk) 17:50, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks, and is there a place where i can chat with another wiki user?Accdude92 (talk) 17:59, 18 November 2008 (UTC)accdude92

Sure. You can leave a message on their talk page and they will get back to you when they log on and see it but you can also directly chat with other wikipedians using IRC. See Wikipedia:IRC channels for details. Zain Ebrahim (talk) 18:07, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Sidebar confusing me

I'm writing an entry for a national park. I was given a national park sidebar but don't like all the headings and have other information I'd like to put in my sidebar-which that template forbids me from doing. I just want a generic template that aligns my headers on the left and my content on the right. I've searched this site for days and I can't find it- please help (and make Wikipedia less gumbled and confusing to find anything!)John Thompson05 (talk) 08:03, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

You are probably looking for a table with two columns (or maybe just one?). See Help:Table for instructions and examples A box is the simplest form of table (with just one cell). This will be easy if you have worked with code that builds tables in HTML; otherwise it may be a little overwhelming to get started. My suggestion: create a sandbox page for yourself, copy over the coding for the simplest example, check how it looks, then add any other features you want to use. If you need help, post here again, and point to your sandbox page; someone may help with whatever problem you're hitting. --A Knight Who Says Ni (talk) 14:17, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

Hi. There is no generic template for a side bar that would allow me to create one that looks like Yellowstone's? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellowstone . I was sent the "protected areas" template but I'm limited to only 8 headers, a couple of which I would want change. I'm not interested in having a table- I want to create something that looks like Yellowstone's sidebar. Any suggestions other than a table? I find it hard to believe that, as common as this table is, that there isn't a way to create it using my own data, but I'm new here too :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by John Thompson05 (talk • contribs) 07:13, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

• I've left John a note on his talk page. - Mgm|^(talk) 22:23, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

American English vs. British English

Don't have to be a newby to be helpless regarding the following:

My understanding is that American English is used in American related articles. When it comes to British related articles British English is (or should?) preferred. Now, what about "neutral" articles like for example Rainbow? I'm raising this question because of this [1] recent edit. Clarification (or a link to a WP-page dealing already with this) would be appreciated.--The Magnificent Clean-keeper (talk) 23:49, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

WP:ENGVAR is the link you want. Algebraist 23:50, 4 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks. That was quite a quick reply.--The Magnificent Clean-keeper (talk) 00:02, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Forgot to add: WP:EIW is the link you want but don't know you want. Algebraist 11:42, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

uploading pictures

I recently created my first wiki page. It is about the company i work for and i would like to upload some pictures of us and our magazine. I know I am not the right kind of user, but can you make an exception since this is the company i work for? DealerMark (talk) 00:39, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Note: account name was indef-blocked as promotional by another user.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk)

server busy

kep getting tag saying serveris busy how do i fix problem67.83.146.191 (talk) 12:49, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

This happens when many users log on to the system. With the recent election, traffic is sure to increase over the next few days. Just keep trying and you should be able to get though. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 13:52, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Cannot make link in Capital field

I am having some troubles editing the page Da Nang. When I try to input a the capital of Da Nang (assuming we're talking about the province), then it should be Da Nang City. When I input this [ [ da nang | Đà Nẵng ] ] into the capital field at the side, it makes the city name go bold instead of making it a link. Also, there's some confusion on that page, since there isn't a da nang province page, I'm trying to clean it up by finding a difference between the two, and I'm not sure if I should make a seperate page titled Da Nang Province. Thanks in advance for any help and advice. Vietknight (talk) 18:02, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

The page you are editing is "Da Nang", and you are trying to make a link to "Da Nang", the same page. A page can't to point to itself, and I presume it displays bold to call attention to the problem. Is the infobox about the city, or the country (Viet Nam?) The article is about the city, so it's not appropriate that the infobox should be giving statistics about the country, including its capital city. The infobox has a map of Vietnam showing the city's locataion as a dot; perhaps the box should have a map of the city instead. --A Knight Who Says Ni (talk) 14:30, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

New Article to add

I have prepared a new article that did not exist before, a biography of a notable person, which is on my page, but I do not know how to move it into Wikipedia. I have tried to figure out how to do so but need help. Thanks. Ivor1889 (talk) 18:33, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

If you're referring to John A. Mackay (who is listed on your user page), you have a couple of options. You can click on this red link (John A. Mackay) and copy/paste the info from your user page. Or, you can click the "move" tab at the top of your user page. This will allow you to choose to which title you would like your article moved. If you have further questions, feel free to ask. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 18:37, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

References and edits on MAGIC Fund (Minot) entry

I am currently working on the Minot's MAGIC Fund entry and I do not see where any of the info has been cited (there is no reference section at the bottom). Furthermore, the some of the info is incorrect, such as the year the fund was created. I would like to edit the info and cite it below. Do I simply put a Reference subheading at the bottom of the page and at the end of the paragraph with my info put ? I'm not sure if I can even create the Reference subheading until I have 30 successful edits (I've only done 4 edits or so). I'd be very grateful for some help! Skaf3 (talk) 21:07, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Any corrections, references, or clean up is gladly welcomed! The best way to create a references section is to add the following things to the article: Add ==Reference== to create the header and add {{reflist}} below that. The {{reflist}} will automatically format the information between <ref> and </ref> as a reference. There is no restriction on creating headings (you do not need a minimum number of edits). Let us know if you have any other questions. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 21:29, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

I'm a bit confused. I was sure that I read someplace that to edit the headings in an entry I had to have a certain status that is achieved through having 30 successful edits. So it would be okay, for example, to delete the '2002 Elections' section heading and put that information along with more under a 'History' section heading that I create?? P.S. the Reference thing did work. Thanks for your time and help! Skaf3 (talk) 22:00, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

What you may be thinking of is autoconfirmed status. Once your account has been active for four days and has made at least ten edits, you can do a few more things when you edit, like move pages or upload images. There are more details at WP:AUTOCONFIRM. As for renaming headings within an article, there is no restriction. One thing of which to be aware: If you feel that your edit may be controversial, you may want to discuss the edit on the article's talk page. This will give other editors a chance to comment or make suggestions. However, it does not sound like your edit will be an issue. If you have any other questions, keep asking. We're happy to help! TN‑X-Man 22:50, 5 November 2008 (UTC)

Last question hopefully. I see the page has been tagged for citations. I had planned on integrating my new information with that already existing on the page, but if I do that now, will it look like I haven't cited my work? Or will it look like I have cited the unsubstantiated info? I've been looking at the FAQ Dealing w citation problems and Unsourced material but am still unsure. I have seen ^{[needs citation]} before but do not know if that is appropriate. Thank you so much again for your help. Skaf3 (talk) 02:36, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

I think what you're getting it is the question of verifiability, which is one of Wikipedia's important policies. For those of us who have not heard of the MAGIC Fund (Minot), where can you point us so we can read more about it? Wikipedia is a tertiary source, which means that it sums up info listed in other sources. Newspapers, interviews, even legal documents are good, reliable sources that can be used to verify the information in the article on which you are working. The person who put the "needs citations" tag on the article is simply letting readers and editors know that the info in this article cannot (yet) be traced back to reliable sources. I know this was a little long-winded, so let me know if you're still confused. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 02:48, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

So it sounds like I can add "needs citation" to the original content that my resources cannot vouch for to keep things straight and someone can come along later and reference those (or they could be deleted). To read up on the MAGIC Fund, simply search for it at minotdailynews.com, kxmc.com, or even google its annual report (considered a legal document perhaps?). Thank you so much for everything! By all means keep an eye on the page and add to its discussion if something seems awry. Skaf3 (talk) 03:27, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Bold textINDORE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,INDORE MADHYA PRADESH ,INDIA.

Indore Institute of Science & Technology is the institute situated in indore.It is an Engineering college,with Nursing ,Pharmacy ,MBA. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Pushpjeet (talk • contribs) 14:06, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

This is a place for new contributor's to ask questions about using Wikipedia. Is there something with which we can help you? TN‑X-Man 14:09, 6 November 2008 (UTC)

Finding a previous question

First time in the program. In 'reference', I typed in a question... put the 4 tildes at the end... and hit 'save'. My problem is that I can't find it anywhere. Can you tell me where I can see the question I asked, and is that the same page I would see any answers that I would get? I went to the 'talk' page, but didn't see the question. Thanks for your help. Art99999 (talk) 08:13, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:Reference desk/Miscellaneous#Replacing resigning US Senators. Any replies to your question would be added to that page and not Wikipedia talk:Reference desk or your talk page. You should add section headings or use the "new section" tab at the top of talk pages and other certain pages. --Silver Edge (talk) 08:41, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

The way to see what you've posted in the past, and to where so that you can find it again and any responses, is to look at your contribution history, accessible by clicking on the link for "My contributions" while logged in, which is the fifth blue-colored link from the right at the very top of the screen. Note that questions placed on this page and certain other forums do get archived after a time, so if you are looking of an old post of yours, you may need to search the archives of a page you posted to. This will not affect you here, where you posted to the Reference desk/Miscellaneous (as noted above), today.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 13:08, 7 November 2008 (UTC)

Anything special for major edits turning into major rewrites?

What was intended as an edit of the existing article Alpha Beta Filter, currently tagged as unclear with no discussion, looks like it is turning into a major rewrite. As a complete newbie, I expect that anything I posted would be in immediate need of its own major overhaul. Is there a polite way to flag submissions that are highly likely to need help? (Or is that par for the course, so don't worry?) ParaTechNoid (talk) 03:29, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

It's Alpha beta filter. Capitalization matters in wikilinks. See Wikipedia:Template messages/Cleanup. PrimeHunter (talk) 03:43, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

I would not advise tagging your own contributions if that is what you meant. If you know something is wrong with your contribution, then fix it yourself. On the other hand, if you can see nothing wrong, then a tag is pointless. SpinningSpark 15:21, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Small Giriz

Small Giriz is a small village located in India Mumbai, Vasai (W)

7 klms from Vasai station.

Cerejo Farm is a resort located in Small Giriz Cerejo Farm can cover 200 packs for any king of party's —Preceding unsigned comment added by Mak337 (talk • contribs) 11:11, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

Did you have a question about using Wikipedia? Otherwise, if you wanted to know something about Small Giriz, the reference desk might be able to help you. Cheers. Chamal ^talk 11:44, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

I think this is an attempted advert, but in case it is a suggested article, you want WP:RA in that case. SpinningSpark 15:15, 9 November 2008 (UTC)

"Private" place to work on an article slowly.

It is my intention to fix (well, at the very least improve) the Prime Number article. However, I'm no good at wikipedia syntax and won't be working on it fast. Where can I get a page where I can write the article without it being visible to others? Then as the article well be taking shape section by section, I will put it in section by section.

I know of the sandbox, but if I get it correctly then anyone can all of a sudden pop in and change whatever I have done.

Thx. PureRumble (talk) 17:53, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Do it on a subpage of your userpage, like User:PureRumble/Prime number. Algebraist 17:55, 10 November

Why, thank you! PureRumble (talk) 17:58, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

2008 (UTC)

You can create your personal sandbox in your user space by clicking this redlink - User:PureRumble/Sandbox. More generic and you can use it for other projects once you have finished on prime numbers. --GraemeL ^(talk) 17:57, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Yes I will go with your idea and create a subpage called Sandbox instead of bloating the place with subpages for every topic. Thank you! PureRumble (talk) 17:59, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

if you ever find yourself wishing to get rid of the sub-page, simply put: {{db-blanked}} at the top of the page Spitfire^Tally-ho! 19:15, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Or {{db-author}}, which may be more appropriate. – ukexpat (talk) 19:35, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Ummm, they are exactly the same Spitfire^Tally-ho! 21:02, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Dang, you're right, I never noticed that! – ukexpat (talk) 21:36, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Heh ;). I'ts no problem Spitfire^Tally-ho! 09:42, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

The Citizens Advice Bureau

Have new article (first one submitted) I want to submit with hyperlinks intact. Your instructions are very confusing. CAB Ken Small (talk) 21:48, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

You have created the article in your user page, which is good as it allows for review before moving to the mainspace. At the moment, I don't think it meets Wikipedia's notability requirements set out at WP:Corp and it is also rather promotional in tone which is a violation of WP's policy on not using WP for promotion (see WP:Spam). I suggest that you read those pages, and also WP:RS as the draft has no sources or references, and also take a look at WP:YFA for general guidance on writing your first article. One final point, your user name would appear to violate WP's policy on promotional user names, so I would encourage you to change it lest it gets blocked from editing WP. – ukexpat (talk) 22:05, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

Also note that Citizens Advice Bureau already exists as an article about the UK organisation, so yours would have to be disambiguated with a title such as Citizens Advice Bureau (New York). – ukexpat (talk) 22:08, 10 November 2008 (UTC)

First big edit

Hey, I'm fairly new, and I'd like some feedback on my edits. I did some editing of the Peregrin Took article. Could people please give me feedback on this edit? Nuidramdad (talk) 05:23, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Hi Nuidramdad, and welcome. My gut reaction is that the edit was very good, and of much higher quality than most new editors. I liked the conversion from passive to active, the recognition that things need sources (something often lacking in Wikipedia), and the clarification of the text.--A bit iffy (talk) 07:13, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Yes, as iffy says good quality edits there! Keep it up. If you ever want more feed back on edits try at: Wikipedia:Requests for feedback. although I should say this should only be used for major edits, article creations, etc. etc. Spitfire^Tally-ho! 09:51, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Business profiles - paypoint plc

Hi there,

I work for an agency and I was looking to create an profile page about one of my client's business.

Paypoint plc which owns paypoint.net (the business in question) currently has a profile page, so I was looking to add a paragraph about companies owned by Paypoint plc and from there add a link to a paypoint.net profile page.

Is this the best way to do it? If not what would you recommend?

I look for forward to your comments.

Thanks in advance, Dina Jones (talk) 11:09, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Dina, because of your relationship with the subject matter, you have a conflict of interest and your edits will be closely scrutinised. Please be mindful of WP:Corp and WP:Spam. The best approach would be to discuss your proposed edits on the article's talk page. – ukexpat (talk) 13:56, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for your reply, the article I want to edit is Paypoint but the talk page is not open to discussion. Apparently is part of the wikiproject business? What should I do?

Thanks again, RaquelDina Jones (talk) Thanks again raquel —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dina Jones (talk • contribs) 14:27, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Dina, sure you can edit the talk page: Talk:PayPoint - the article may fall under a wider wikiproject but you can still discuss issues specific to this article on its talk page. So be bold and post a message there explaining what you want to do. – ukexpat (talk) 16:57, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Deletion of tagged entry; Contact another user

I have a 2 part question. First, the current version of the entry I have been preparing an edit for does not show any citations. At the beginning of this Nov. it was tagged as needing more references/citations or the info is subject to deletion. How long does it take for an administrator to decide it has been long enough and delete the info? The second part of my question I swear I've read somewhere before, but I'd like to send the original (sole) contributor an email giving him a chance to come up with citations (even though I think some is bias). How do I anonymously/through my Wiki user acct contact this person's Wiki acct? Thank you for your help. Skaf3 (talk) 01:07, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

See Wikipedia:E-mailing users. Note that it is not anonymous though. You will not see their address, but they will see yours. Use a free throwaway address if you're concerned. Algebraist 01:10, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

I guess you refer to MAGIC Fund (Minot). None of the 3 tags on the current version [2] are suggestions to delete the article. There are other tags and procedures for that. See Wikipedia:Deletion policy. The current tags do not lead to any automatic review by an administrator or other editor. Any editor can add sources, remove some of the content, make other changes, or suggest deletion of the article. There is no timeline for this. The article creator can be contacted in public view by editing User talk:Alexwcovington, but the page says he is on an extended break and the account has not edited since June. Special:EmailUser/Alexwcovington shows you cannot email the user via his Wikipedia account. PrimeHunter (talk) 01:43, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you...yes, it's the MAGIC Fund page. I instead commented on the WikiProject: North Dakota talk page. The edits I would like to make to the entry are somewhat extensive, but I have citations for everything. Some of the uncited info in the entry aligns with mine, but how then do I treat info that my sources cannot vouch for? And how about info that seems bias that has no citation? I want to do this right--thank you for your help. I hope it doesn't seem like I'm abusing this help page but I've been trying to look these things up and just drown in info. thanks, again. Skaf3 (talk) 02:35, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

If there's info that seems biased or does not have a reference, you can place {{fact}} after the info. It will let readers know that that particular sentence isn't supported by the references. It will also alert other editors to the issue. They may have sources that can verify the info. Finally, don't feel like you're abusing the page! We're here to help and if there's anything we can do, let us know. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 13:35, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

How does one get an article unflagged?

Hi. I apologize for what I assume will be an obvious question, it's so basic, but searching the FAQ and help index yields me nothing. Big mountain of information for a new guy to climb.

I've just started making small edits to articles on Wikipedia, feeling my way around, and I noticed a few small article that have longstanding flags for various issues. This one -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_(Dark_Horse_comics) -- is flagged for a copy edit, but seems to have received much editing since the flag was placed. If I wanted to take a pass at cleaning up that article, or at rewriting/editing other articles that were flagged and that I thought I could improve, what would I do when I was finished? Specifically, how do I submit a flagged article to whomever would be authorized to review it and remove the flag?

Thanks very much.

Alias1219 (talk) 05:07, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

Hi Alias1219, and welcome. Actually, you can remove the tag yourself, if in your opinion it isn't needed any more. (I'm not familiar with the subject matter, but to me the article looks pretty coherent and not in need of clean-up.) The tag concerned for the Ghost (Dark Horse Comics) article is {{Copyedit|date=May 2007}}.--A bit iffy (talk) 08:22, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

Just as a quick note, if you want to give us a link to a page on wikipedia, such as Ghost (Dark Horse comics), simply do it using this code: [[Ghost (Dark Horse Comics)]], which produces: Ghost (Dark Horse Comics). If you want to change how it appears on the page: [[Ghost (Dark Horse Comics)|Use this section to change what we see]], which produces: Use this section to change what we see, as you can tell it still links to the same page, hope that makes sense, if not drop me a not here or on my talk page Spitfire^Tally-ho! 09:13, 12 November 2008 (UTC)

Writing A History

Bear with me while I explain the situation before I ask my question. I would like to create a page that includes the history of an item. (I'm leaving this generic because I do not believe the specifics are germane. Wikipedia pages for several other items in the same class exist; a page for this item seems appropriate.) However, in this particular case, the history is not recorded in a book or even on a website. I could write substantial portions of the history myself, but I understand that would be a violation of wikipedia principles. I am also acquainted with several other people who could also write a history of this item. Assuming copyright issues were resolved, what requirements are there for using such histories? In what manner would those written histories have to be available in order to be considered verifiable? Could those histories be hosted someplace on wikipedia or commons? breadmanpaul (talk) 15:04, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Unfortunately, it seems the histories you are proposing fall under the category of original research. The guide to reliable sources may also be helpful. Basically, the subject of an article must have received in-depth, independent coverage in multiple reliable sources in order to be notable. To which product were you referring? We may be able to give you a little more specific advice. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 15:10, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

I am also acquainted with several other people who could also write a history of this item. Assuming copyright issues were resolved, what requirements are there for using such histories? In what manner would those written histories have to be available in order to be considered verifiable? Could those histories be hosted someplace on wikipedia or commons?breadmanpaul (talk) 04:36, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

See WP:RS for guidance on sources and WP:CITE for citation assistance. – ukexpat (talk) 05:24, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

A Wikipedia article requires independent, verifiable and reliable sources. Original research is considered a bad idea for a Wikipedia page. Since you do not provide more details about the item you have in mind, we will have to guess... and provide you with an answer according to wikipedia policies. The basic question to ask is, is there any published, verifiable and reliable information in a book, journal, newspaper, magazine, reliable internet source or anything that can be accessed by a decent number of people? If yes, then you can use this as your source. If nothing like this exist, then we are talking about an item that nobody knows or cares about, or it is secret. In this case, the item is not notable enough for wikipedia. TN‑X-Man already gave you a link where you can read about what is considered original research. You can also read about notability, Reliable sources, bad ideas. Now for the last part of your question, if you and a number of people have informations about this item, then, for this to be able to be considered a reliable and verifiable source, it must be published elsewhere. Just creating a webpage and putting this information in, is considered as a self-published information, and cannot be used as the only source. Is there any publisher, which accepts original research, and who is willing to crosscheck, verify and publish the information you and the other people can provide? If yes, this is the place to start (but this is to much work). Of course, you might try to search on google or your local library first, maybe this information is already published in a reliable source, and then you just have to search and find the references. Of course, you will get a more accurate answer if you can let us know what is the item in mind, or at least which are the similar objects you already found in wikipedia. MaNiAδIs^{τάλκ-Autographs} 05:41, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you for answering my questions. The item itself is not secret, can be found in various reliable sources, and is notable as a member of its class. Essentially, all other members of its class have wikipedia pages. Its history, however, is not well known. It's rather doubtful that its history is published anywhere. If I decide to put a wikipedia page together for this item, I'll just have to leave the history section sketchy, which is unfortunate, because its history is quite interesting. Again, thank you. breadmanpaul (talk) 10:19, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Please help me figure out how to write an entry....specific example provided

Hi, Previously, a entry for this was deleted due to it being a cut and paste of the company's website and also for being what was considered "blatant advertising". I read through rules, policies and procedures and then took an hour to write a short description in my own words keeping it completely relevant to facts and trying very hard not to say anything that would be considered advertising. Now, someone deleted the entry AGAIN. Now, I do not work for this company. I work for a computer corporation- and I am at a loss on how to use your site to communicate. I see it was deleted by someone, but cannot find their comments or what I need to change. Would it be at all possible to speak to someone or have someone email me directly so I can have a conversation and fully understand what I need to do? I am trying my best, absolute best, to do this...and I'm no dummy, but it feels like no matter what I do it's going to be deleted. I will do whatever you want me to do...I just don't know what that is. Here is the entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User_talk:Terryking_com

Terryking com (talk) 16:29, 13 November 2008 (UTC) Terry King

Looking at previous versions of this article, it was definitely spammy in its first iteration, and your version wasn't so bad, to be honest; however, it lacked some very important things that we require: reliable sources. Articles have to be backed up by multiple, non-trivial independent sources to affirm that they're notable - which could be another iffy issue with this article. In this case, these are the guidelines to consider when writing about a company. I'd recommend that you discuss this with the deleting administrator, at User talk:NawlinWiki, as well, to find out his views on why it was considered advertising. Tony Fox (arf!) 16:58, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

If you are considering re-creating the article, I suggest you do so first as a user subpage - User:Terryking com/Quantumdigital. I have created the page for you with a sandbox template and put a link on your user page. Please create the article there and then ask for it to be reviewed by other editors. – ukexpat (talk) 17:03, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you VERY much. I will do that now. On the "source", I will remove anything that would need to be confirmed then, such as the references to the magazines and the Xerox award. I did contact that admin but haven't heard back. Terry King —Preceding unsigned comment added by Terryking com (talk • contribs) 17:10, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Ok, I have taken your advice and changed it, put it into the sandbox here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Terryking_com/Quantumdigital I removed anything that couldn't be substantiated that was an award, claim etc and changed any numbers to "approximately" and generalized "firsts" to "One of the companies". I listed the changes I made. Administrators, would you please review? (or where do I ask for reviews?) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Terryking com (talk • contribs) 17:42, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

I have edited the draft a little, added some wikification, a references section, a stub template and an external links section and link. It is probably good enough to survive as a stub but it would benefit greatly from some more detail and references - such as who founded the company, is it privately owned and if so by whom? etc. – ukexpat (talk) 18:30, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

WOW! Thank you! I really respect you going out of your way to help! I will try and add that now and provide an update! Terry King —Preceding unsigned comment added by Terryking com (talk • contribs) 19:35, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Done. I've added a couple more references and founding/Ceo infomation with referece. How do I go about asking everyone to review it? Thank you. Terry King —Preceding unsigned comment added by Terryking com (talk • contribs) 21:26, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

I would like book plot summeries(~'s)

71.147.2.73 (talk) 16:55, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

For which book were you looking? An article about the book may already exist. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 17:01, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Greg Acho

Hello, I am new to wikipedia and added an individual that I beleive is notable. His name is Greg Acho, and I am not sure why it is up for speedy deletion considering that his brother Jim Acho is also listed in wiki yet his brother Greg may actually be MORE notable. Greg Acho is my jiujitsu coach and a mentor to thousands, Please advise me on how to get him added or at least merged with his brother's page. Thank you for all your help! Kenstroscher (talk) 20:51, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Hi there. The issue with the Greg acho page you created is that it does not assert notability as required under our biography guidelines. To be considered notable, someone must be recognized for their notability through multiple, non-trivial independent sources; if you look at Jim Acho, the subject has received media mentions through his legal work. (Personally, I don't know if he's truly notable, and may do some research on that to see if the article should be sent for a deletion discussion.) However, the editor who proposed the article for speedy deletion has changed that and added a proposed deletion tag instead. You can, if you so choose, contest the proposed deletion; that tag remains for five days before the article is considered to be deletable. I highly recommend that if you feel Greg Acho can meet the biography guidelines that you spend some time finding the needed references and add them to the article as soon as possible, then remove the tag from the top of the page. If you don't feel that he will meet the guidelines (and my opinion at looking at the article is that he is likely not notable enough to meet WP:BIO), I suggest removing the text and tagging it with {{db-author}}, which will tell administrators that you agree with the deletion. Tony Fox (arf!) 21:25, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

I have re-tagged it for speedy deletion. Maybe I am being too tough but as I read it no importance or significance is asserted and the links contained therein are not references. – ukexpat (talk) 22:40, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

I just added a bunch of references..... are there specific references that you need me to add or am i just an idiot? I'm very sorry for taking your time with this, I'm really new to all this computer stuff and I really appreciate all your help. Thank you again,,,regardless of what happens. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kenstroscher (talk • contribs) 22:48, 13 November 2008 (UTC) Also, is it possible to have this article listed on his brother's page (Jim Acho)...just a thought...Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kenstroscher (talk • contribs) 22:50, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

Sprinkling links throughout the article is not adding references, it's adding links and WP is not a link farm. Please take a look at WP:RS and WP:CITE for help with WP's policies and guidance as to reliable sources and citing references. – ukexpat (talk) 23:06, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

The article has been speedily deleted, but I have created a user sub-page for you where you can re-create and work on it at your leisure without fear of it being deleted. See my message on your talk page. – ukexpat (talk) 14:06, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

trouble getting my page "authorized"

I have tried to create a page for the popular Guns n Roses Tribute band "Mr Brownstone" but it gets deleted. They are on David Letterman next week and feature members of popular bands like Clap Your Hands Say Yeah. They are definitely a big, legit band. The only references I have are my own knowledge and their website...as well as a few press articles. Please let me know why it gets deleted and how I can get it to stay published. thank you! if you can email me, my email address is: (email removed so as not to feed the spambots)

Dgodowsky (talk) 21:20, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

The issue with the article is that it had no reliable sources and didn't assert notability as strongly as you suggest it could here. WP:MUSIC is the relevant guideline to be met; I suggest that you take another shot at it in your own user space (User:Dgodowsky/Sandbox is a good place for that), then ask for some opinions on it from experienced editors - I'd be happy to look it over for you when it's recreated. After that, you could then recreate it (this time at Mr. Brownstone (band) so it's got the proper capitalization) with the references sorted out. Do note that a lot of editors here are pretty tough on bands, to avoid being swamped by every high school garage band on the planet, so your sourcing will have to be pretty strong, especially for a cover band. Tony Fox (arf!) 21:30, 13 November 2008 (UTC)

The current draft is written in a bit of an advert-like manner. You have to avoid the unnecessary decorative phrases etc. And you have to give facts; you shouldn't write things like They somehow found themselves selling out major venues, since it'll be considered unencyclopedic. Cheers and good luck! Chamal ^talk 12:33, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

As it stands at the moment, the draft would, IMHO, be speedily deleted if moved to the mainspace. There is no assertion of importance or significance and it would probably be deleted under WP:CSD#A7. – ukexpat (talk) 14:10, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

Problem with reference list on Burton, Wiltshire article

The reference list comes out with two numbers for some of the references - I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. Alc59 (talk) 09:23, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

Whenever you put single brackets around a website name, it changes it to a number. For instance, compare http://en.wikipedia.org with [3]. I removed the brackets from the first reference in the article to show you how it looks different. In the future, you may want to consider using {{cite web}} to reference websites. This provides a common format to use when citing websites. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 12:09, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

You can avoid that number by typing a "title" to the link. Like this:

[http://en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia]

Which produces:

Wikipedia

Cheers. Chamal ^talk 12:36, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

I think there is the basis for a nice article here. I have done some minor clean up, and please see my note on the article's talk page. – ukexpat (talk) 14:18, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

Free imvu credits

where can i find free imvu credits—Preceding unsigned comment added by 221.191.145.201 (talk • contribs)

Have you tried the Entertainment section of Wikipedia's Reference Desk? They specialize in answering knowledge questions there; this help desk is only for questions about using Wikipedia. For your convenience, here is the link to post a question there: click here. I hope this helps.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 12:29, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

Need to correct a spelling error in the title of an article

Oops, oops, oops. I created a new article,which was supposed to be Harry Morgan Tiebout M.D., by adding the complete form of the name to an existing article in which he is mentioned and then clicking on the name. But I managed to misspell his name when I created the page (I typed "Teibout"), and can't figure out how to fix it. Rose bartram (talk) 13:58, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

If you make a mistake naming an article, you can move the article to the correct title by clicking the "move" tab at the top of the page. (Be aware, however, your account must be active for four days and you must have made ten edits before you can move pages.) I have moved the article for you to the correct spelling. I have also removed the M.D. and middle name, as names/titles of that nature are only used if there is another person of the same name. If you have any other questions, let us know. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 14:02, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

Thanks very much. I did put the initial and MD back in the first line, although not the title, as there are other people by that name (although not in wikipedia), and one of them has been previously confused with the one who is the subject of the article. Rose bartram (talk) 18:06, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

I guess I should have been more specific. I removed the middle name/title because there is no one with the same name on Wikipedia. Anyways, if you have more questions, let us know. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 18:10, 14 November 2008 (UTC)

new wikipedia page, off the kuff

i have just started a new wikipedia about my band Off The Kuff, but can't find it on the net, does it take a while to launch or am i forgetting to do something so others can view it on line? Offthekuff (talk) 10:53, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Google and other search engines must first find a page's existence and explore it, collecting the data before it is listed by and thus can be found through the search engines. This can take some time—days or over a week in some cases—and there is no way to predict exactly how long this takes as it varies. However, in your case, the page on your band was never created in the articlespace but instead on your userpage, and it was deleted under section G11 of the citeria for speedy deletion as blatant advertising and could have been deleted as well under a separate section, section A7. A link to the deletion log for the page is here. In order to create an article that will stick, you need to assert the importance of the band in the article (the best way to do so is to cite to reliable, secondary sources in the arcticle which discuss the subject in detail and are independent of the subject), and avoid making it sound like you are promoting the subject by using neutral language and information content. Hope this helps.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 12:51, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

How can I create a template?

I'd like to know how I can create a template. Please answer on my talk page. Thanks!!! Wikiert (talk) 15:55, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Templates must be created in the template namespace, meaning a template's name must start with "Template:". Once you choose a name, you can enter it into the search field, click "Go", and then click on "Create the page" on the resulting search failure page, or create it using using various other page creation methods (see Help:Starting a new page). That's it for creation. Since templates serve such diverse purposes, what can and should go into the template itself would require more explanation on your part. For general pages which you might find useful, see Help:A quick guide to templates, Help:Template and m:Help:Advanced templates. I will duplicate this to your talk page.--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 16:17, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Double entry

Could someone please check the double article entry: Steve McCabe (author) and Steven McCabe for deletion of one of them. Thx. Gary Dee is me (talk) 21:46, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

• I've copied the only link that wasn't a duplicate and redirected the first article to the second one. - Mgm|^(talk) 22:04, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

Thx. Gary Dee is me (talk) 22:24, 15 November 2008 (UTC)

how to make a user page

I am new to Wikipedia and I have absolutely NO CLUE how to even make my own user page. could someone please give me a quick tutorial or something? Mother of Forerunner (talk) 01:08, 16 November 200 (UTC)

Take a look at WP:User page and WP:User Page Design Center. – ukexpat (talk) 01:13, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

inquiry

I want to find out how I can contribute articles to the melbourne University Law Journal. --196.207.1.138 (talk) 16:18, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Hello. I suspect, based on your question, that you found one of our over two million articles, and thought that we were directly affiliated in some way with that subject. Please note that you are at Wikipedia, the online free encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and this page is a help desk for asking questions related to using the encyclopedia. Thus, we have no inside track on the subject of your question. You can, however, search our vast catalogue of articles by typing a subject into the search field on the left hand side of your screen. If that is not fruitful, we have a reference desk, divided into various subjects areas, where asking knowledge questions is welcome. Best of luck. Also, you may want to look at Melbourne University Law School, as that article may have more info. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 16:20, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Question about Elisabeth of Hungary

I have a problem concerning the article about Elisabeth of Hungary. Haddison claims that Elisabeth was born on "July 7, 1207", and added her "birth year" along with more info about her. However, I searched through all websites on Elisabeth, and there's no mention of "July 7, 1207" being her birth date, just that she was born in "1207". I want to know why Haddison put "July 7, 1207" as her birth date and from what source s/he got the birth date from.--Angeldeb82 (talk) 16:34, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Well, your best bet is to ask Haddison where s/he got his/her info. A message on his/her talk page and on the article talk page would be a good idea. If s/he has a source, it would make a great addition to the article. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 16:39, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Editing a list of cars for Gran Turismo 4

I would like to add or find the list of cars for Gran Turismo 4 for which I cannot find. There is already a page set aside for it, but there is nothing in it, has it been deleted, has noone added it or is it somewhere that I cannot find?71.37.190.73 (talk) 17:24, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

The page is now a redirect to Gran Turismo 4. It appears, from the page history here, that someone created the article in 2006, but it was later redirected to the main article. The cars now appear as a section within the main article. If you would like to create the article, the best idea would be to discuss the suggested move on the article's talk page, where people can weigh in on whether or not to split out the car list. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 17:45, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

adding categories

hello...

I am new to wiki and I am writing an entry for lebanese artist zena el khalil. I am wondering how to create categories to link her page to other wiki themes----Christineo (talk) 18:15, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

See Help:Category. Algebraist 18:21, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

And please also take a look at WP:BIO and WP:MOSBIO. When you have finished working on the draft on your user page, it would be a good idea to come back and ask for a few other editors to take a look at it for you before it is moved to the main space. – ukexpat (talk) 18:27, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

How do I add an artist to this site?

98.149.133.83 (talk) 20:10, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

You will need to first register an account, which has many benefits, including the ability to create articles. Once you have registered, please search Wikipedia first to make sure that an article does not already exist on the subject. Please also review a few of our relevant policies and guidelines which all articles should comport with. As Wikipedia is an encyclopedia, articles must not contain original research, must be written from a neutral point of view, should cite to reliable sources which verify their content and must not contain unsourced, negative content about living people.

Articles must also demonstrate the notability of the subject. Please see our subject specific guidelines for people, bands and musicians, companies and organizations and web content and note that if you are closely associated with the subject, our conflict of interest guideline strongly recommends against you creating the article.

If you still think an article is appropriate, see Help:Starting a new page. You might also look at Wikipedia:Your first article and Wikipedia:How to write a great article for guidance, and please consider taking a tour through the Wikipedia:Tutorial so that you know how to properly format the article before creation. TN‑X-Man 20:12, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

page title

Help!!!

I accidently have titled the age I am working on User:ChristineO and I really need to title it Zena el-Khalil. How can I change it?Christineo (talk) 20:56, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

Note for other editors: this got resolved.--A bit iffy (talk) 19:31, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

How do I upload images

I need help upload images so that I can put them on articles that need, I just started an article called Reckless Abandon (Andrew F album), and I need to upload the album cover to it, please help me! Hometown Kid (talk) 4:01, 17 November 2008

Alphabetical Order

Help!!!

I have linked zena el-Khalil's page to categories but ... her name is added alphabetical by first name not last. How do I change this?Christineo (talk) 21:10, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

See Help:Category again. Specifically, see the section Help:Category#Sort order. Algebraist 21:14, 17 November 2008 (UTC)

article marked advertisement

I was browsing for information on Google on Gorakhnath and the first link is to your page:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gorakhnath

here there is a quote with a link to an author,

Romola Butalia, an Indian writer of Yoga history lists the works attributed to Gorakshanath as follows:

"Guru Gorakhnath is thought to have authored several books including the Goraksha Samhita, Goraksha Gita, Siddha Siddhanta Paddhati, Yoga Martanada, Yoga Siddhanta Paddhati, Yoga-Bija, Yoga Chintamani. He is believed to be the founder of the Nath Sampradaya and it is stated that the nine Naths and 84 Siddhas are all human forms created as yogic manifestations to spread the message of yoga and meditation to the world. It is they who reveal samadhi to mankind."

and I clicked on the link, which led me to:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romola_Butalia

Here I found a brief innocuous introduction which is readily available elsehwere on the net. Here, the article was preceeded by a proclamation that it appears to be an advertisement. Seems objectionable. I logged on to give my feedback and hope someone familiar with the workings of this will check it out for themselves and do the needful. Thisisthelimit (talk) 05:55, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Hi. Do you mean that the "advertisement" label is unjustified? I suspect someone put it there because the article as it stands is possibly promoting her books and travel portal. But I don't know anything about her or Indian media in general so I'm not in a position to judge easily. Would you like to try fixing the article yourself? Any questions, just ask.--A bit iffy (talk) 07:38, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Carlos Ayala, Sculptor and Painter, an Artist for the Ages

Carlos Ayala may be a new name to the main-stream art world, but for over twenty years he has been prolifically creating figurative bronzes for individual and public commissions. Most of his work has been one-of-a-kind, life-size and monumental for homes, churches and public facilities throughout the United States and other International locations including Canada, Mexico, Italy, Spain, the Philippines, and China. His artwork, detailed and realistic in nature expresses the beauty and hope that is a timeless message even in the midst of a world full of great opposition and suffering. While Carlos has focused primarily on sculpture, he is also an accomplished painter.

From Simple Beginnings to Richly Blessed

   Through much difficulty, sweat, and heartache, Carlos’ gift of artistic talent has been realized and grown.  Born as the eighth child of ten to a poverty stricken family in central Mexico, Carlos has had to work very hard to overcome great obstacles.  He was born a survivor and has learned the hard way, even as a young boy, that life is a great gift. Both  of Carlos’ parents died when he was just four years old.  A unique orphanage named Nuestros Pequenos Hermanos located outside of Mexico City provided Carlos a new and ever-expanding family.
   After becoming a part of this unique family of orphaned children, Carlos received an education and thrived in this secure and loving environment.  At age 16, Carlos’ determination to become an artist drove him to leave the security of the orphanage to pursue a career in fine-art.  He received a five-year degree in Fine Arts from Bellas Artes, the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico, D.F., Mexico’s premier art school.

A Husband and Father

   Carlos received an invitation to come to the United States in 1986 to continue his studies and work on his career in art here in the U.S.   His first sculpture, after moving to the U.S., was a 7 ft. bronze of “The Risen Christ”.  It was a commission for the Shrine of St. Joseph in Yarnell, Arizona.  This first commission opened the door for an over twenty-year career in commissioned artwork.
    Carlos and his wife Wendy have been married for fifteen years.  Their family continues to grow as they have been blessed with six sons (Luke, Christopher, Andrew, Brendan, John, and David) ranging in age from 6 months to 12 years.  They reside in Anthem, Arizona with Carlos’ art studio being a short distance in New River.  Carlos enjoys his time with his family and takes his role as father and provider very seriously.  

Diverse Expressions of Life

   Diversity, simplicity, and purity are common themes throughout Carlos’ artistic expressions.  Carlos has the capability of working in virtually any medium.  He has focused primarily in bronze sculpture and painting in oil, acrylic or watercolor.  The themes of his artwork have at their foundation the foundations of life itself.  Each piece of artwork that Carlos creates is an expression of gratitude and celebration for the gift of life.  He wishes that each person realize the gifts of life that surround us and are renewed with each new day.  Life is something that Carlos does not take for granted.  He celebrates life through the creation and expression of his artwork.  As reflections of a loving Creator, the creatures great and small are gifts that must not be taken for granted.

A Life Dedicated to Hope

   Like Carlos’ determination to be an accomplished artist, his artwork does not whisper hope and light, it shouts it from the rooftops.  Carlos’ personal desire is that by experiencing his artwork, the individual might be touched by the reality that each and every life is a treasure that may go beyond our personal understanding, but is fully understood and loved unconditionally by the One who created it.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cwayala (talk • contribs) 05:57, 18 November 2008 (UTC) 

Do you have a question? Or do you want your contribution to be an article in Wikipedia? By the way: I notice that your user name is "Cwayala", so are you Carlos Ayala?--A bit iffy (talk) 07:44, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

editing

is there any way that i can get my information edited at the same time of finding my information?. 121.245.160.148 (talk) 10:47, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I'm sorry but can you rephrase your question? Please explain what you are specifically referring to when you say "my information".--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 11:03, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Changing the wikipedia link name to an article you've created

I have accidentally created a new article under '/SISHA' instead of 'SISHA' (NB accidental forward slash). I can see how to edit the content of the article.... but I do not know how to edit the overall link name. I need to delete the forward slash that is the article link otherwise noone will be able to find the article. Please advise how to do this... or just change it for me if that is possible. Kristy111 (talk) 15:28, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

That article was deleted as a copyright infringement. Zain Ebrahim (talk) 15:41, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

OK... so how do i get it undeleted (I think all i need to do is move a footnote reference) and how then do i remove the forward slash from the title? Kristy111 (talk) 16:01, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I suggest you contact the deleting admin - User:Bkell - and ask them to undelete it to a subpage of your user page so that you can work on it there. Before you do, please make sure that you have read and understood WP:YFA, WP:CORP and WP:Spam. – ukexpat (talk) 16:15, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Sorry i'm so bad at this. I'm finding it very confusing. How do i go about contacting User:Bkell as you suggest?? I looked at his page and i couldn't find how to contact him. I looked at the Contact us page [[4]]... and it didn't say anything either. very few of the help pages have clear and practical "how to" directions. I know there is an easy answer... but how do i contact admin?? the reason the current page has a forward slash at the moment is because i tried to create a subpage to work on but the instructions were hard to follow and it didn't work. I'm a postgraduate student - I'm not silly... this is difficult. Is there any way that this help board could be used to contact admin??... it is the only practical and helpful section i've found so far.Kristy111 (talk) 02:23, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

No need to apologise, it is very daunting to begin with, but you will get the hang of it. Go to Bkell's talk page here: User talk:Bkell. In the Guidelines box at the top of the page you will see a blue link that says "start a new section". Click on that and it will open the talk page in edit mode. In the Subject/headline box type a suitable title for your message, something like "Undelete request". Type your message in the big edit box with a redlink to the deleted article ([[/SISHA]]) and request that it be undeleted to a user subpage. Sign your message as you have done on this page. Click the preview button to make sure it looks OK, then click the "Save page" button and badaboom badabing, you have posted your message. Hope this helps.  – ukexpat (talk) 04:28, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

Spanish Language

Dear Sir: I would like to know if the computer come in the Spanish language? for countries like Venezuela where the native language is Spanish. Secondly, I would like to know Whom to contact in order to be able to distribute computer to schools for low income kids in venezuela? Thank you for any information Marilena Ramirez —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.178.79.195 (talk) 15:34, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I suspect, based on your question, that you found one of our over 6.9 million articles and thought we were affiliated in some way with that subject. Please note that you are at Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia that anyone can edit, and this page is for asking questions related to using or contributing to Wikipedia itself. Thus, we have no special knowledge about the subject of your question. You can, however, search our vast catalogue of articles by typing a subject into the search field on the upper right side of your screen. If you cannot find what you are looking for, we have a reference desk, divided into various subject areas, where asking knowledge questions is welcome. Best of luck. Zain Ebrahim (talk) 15:36, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I am the inventor of a new field tatical physics, and I am asking for help to list my invention on wikipedia. can you help me list my invention tactical physics on wikipedia?

96.26.134.159 (talk) 16:02, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Please read Wikipedia's policy on original research. Unless your research has been published in reliable sources, it is not suitable for an article on WP, sorry. – ukexpat (talk) 16:11, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

'subjective' inclusion

Dear Wikipedia, I recently opened the page "Compilation of atmospheric dispersion models". Inside this, in the section "Models developed in continental Europe" I saw that some (29) atmospheric dispersion models have been 'subjectively' chosen for a short description from a total of 104 present in another database named 'MDS'. I'm the developer of one of the 75 models not chosen and I'm interested to insert a short description of the model directly into this page of Wikipedia. Is this possible or not? Can I arrange directly or propose in some way this modification to anyone responsible for this page? Many thanks Arianetsrl (talk) 17:27, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Please discuss your proposal on the article's talk page.  – ukexpat (talk) 18:55, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

See also Wikipedia:Conflict of interest. PrimeHunter (talk) 19:38, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Readers for Zena El Khalil entry

Help Me Please..

Hello I just completed an entry for artist Zena El Khalil and I was wondering how long it will take to be searchable on google. Do I need someone to proof it before it is searchable on google?

thanksChristineo (talk) 18:20, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

It will be available on Google as soon as Google crawls the page. The time frame on that varies from hours to a few days. Cheers! TN‑X-Man 18:24, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

And let's not forget that the purpose of contributing to Wikipedia is to create an encyclopedia, not to achieve Google page rankings! – ukexpat (talk) 18:57, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Hello!

Is there anyone that I could be friends with?Accdude92 (talk) 21:01, 18 November 2008 (UTC)accdude92

If you mean assistance in building Wikipedia, then there's Wikipedia:Mentorship and Wikipedia:Adopt-a-User. In some places, people organise occasional meet-ups, if you want to meet other editors in real life. Apart from that, you could try other sites/activities outside Wikipedia (as this is not a social networking site). Hope this helps.--A bit iffy (talk) 07:36, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

Missing images?

Okay, so I'm not exactly a newcomer, but I didn't see a better place. Are images seeming to disappear for everyone or is that just my computer? It just started in the last ten minutes, and random images have just stopped showing up; there isn't even a symbol or text. Thanks! -Drilnoth (talk) 21:21, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

I would guess that the image server is crapping out. --—— Gadget850 (Ed) ^talk - 21:32, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

So that means what exactly? When should the images come back? -Drilnoth (talk) 21:34, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Nevermind, they seem to be working again. -Drilnoth (talk) 22:31, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

New article submission - feedback welcome

I would like feedback on a submission for an article and this is my first attempt at Wikipedia. The page is on my talk page. I would like to get it right. I also have PDF versions of the articles referenced but cannot figure out how to link them in as references. Thank you.

Timber98 (talk) 21:46, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

IMHO it reads like a curriculum vitae or PR piece. Do you have any more background/biographical material to flesh it out a little? And it's probably better to create drafts on a user subpage, such as User:Timber98/Nigel P. Hart, rather than on your talk page. – ukexpat (talk) 22:04, 18 November 2008 (UTC)

Thank you. I created a subpage and put the article on that. I will also seek more information.Timber98 (talk) 14:41, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

Can on insert one's own profile as an article

Hi

I am a lawyer and a politician in Bangladesh. I want to add my profile and there would be certain links as well. how do I do it? I will really appreciate if you reply. Best wishes.

Nawshad

NB: I am providing a draft profile here. It will be updated and corrected once we agree to incorporate it.

PROFILE OF nawshad zamir:

Muhammad Nawshad Zamir is the acting head of the Chambers of Jamiruddin & Jurists. He is a key consultant in Asset and Project Financing matters and regularly appears in the Supreme Court of Bangladesh on civil, company and writ matters. He continues to be a legal advisor to IT sector companies in his personal capacity. His clients include a number of multinational corporations and multilateral development agencies.

He has been a lawyer for the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia since 1999 and has provided legal services in the fields of Project Finance, Asset Finance (e.g. Vessel financing and Aircraft financing), power projects, treasury related matters, Islamic Financial Instruments, syndicated leasing transactions. He had also been a member of the Technical Review Group and Follow-up Group for Distressed Investments.

Apart from this, he has advised on matters related to trade finance, company law issues like equity participation, rights issue etc. and legal issues relating to corporate control issues like mergers, acquisitions and de-mergers. He has assisted in developing legal due diligence procedures and has undertaken a number of legal due diligence exercises in various sectors.

For the last two years he has been a leading lawyer of the former Prime Minister Begum khaleda Zia and her son the Senior Joint Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party Mr. tarique Rahman. He has also been responsible for maintaining liaison with the international community in Bangladesh. He has also visited the USA recently as one of the 100 persons nomitated throughout the world to observe the Presidential Elections 2008 in the I-VOTE (International Visitors Observe the Elections) by the State Department, USA.

He has an LL.M. from Harvard Law School , USA as well as an LL.M. and LL.B (Hons.) from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is a Barrister and was called to the Bar from the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, London , UK , and an Advocate, High Court Division, of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh. He is also trained in International Financial Law.

Thisisnawshad (talk) 03:24, 19 November 2008 (UTC)

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