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August 4

Rename

Can anybody rename File:6324640 e65159133a o.jpg to a better, suitable name. --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 04:36, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The file is from Wikimedia Commons, not Wikipedia. Kayau Voting IS evil 04:41, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
OK. --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 04:46, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Strange edit by One bot

[1]: One bot doesn't look like a mathematician, because he seems to have gotten his dates wrong... Kayau Voting IS evil 04:46, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Correct, must revert. --Extra 999 (Contact me + contribs) 04:50, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How to update or replace existing photo in wikipedia?

Hi I would like to ask if it is possible to replace an old picture in one of the articles in wikipedia?If so, How do we go about it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Airphilexpress (talk • contribs) 06:49, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It is, which photo would you be looking to replace?Acather96 (talk) 09:03, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
But before you do anything else, please stop using this account and create one that complies with the user name policy. – ukexpat (talk) 13:12, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How do I edit?

Please tell me everything about editing (where to put templates, images, etc.)

I'm new here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Moseyman (talk • contribs) 07:36, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, and welcome. It sounds like the editing tutorial might be a good place to start - it'll walk you through the rudiments of editing. If you then have specific questions you're very welcome to come and ask them here. Is that what you were looking for? Gonzonoir (talk) 07:41, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I have some experience with editing, but cannot find one feature I do believe to have seen used: referencing a page of a different language Wikipedia. I do know the syntax display text = display text but isn't there a way to prefix the "target page" with a language code? If there is, I was unable to find it in the editing tutorial, some update might be useful. TIA, Jan olieslagers (talk) 10:03, 7 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

TELEPHONE NO. OF BANDRA SMALL CAUSES COURT

I AM LOOKING FOR THE GTEL. NO. OF BANDRA NOT DHOBI TALAO SMALL CAUSES CORT BUT YOUR SITE ALSO FAILES TO PROVIDE TEL NO. MY E MAIL IS redacted CAN U SEND TEL NO. IMMEDIATRELY? THANK YOU. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.6.153.53 (talk) 07:43, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry to say but this help desk is for on how to use Wikipedia. Please try to search on Google. Thanks.E Wing (talk) 08:01, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Or try out reference desks. Kayau Voting IS evil 10:56, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Where do I report a major security problem about repeated vandalism and block evasion?

Because repeated vandalism is caused by dynamic IP's. For example: vandals get blocked on one IP, they evade their blocks with their other IP's.

At WP:SPI. Kayau Voting IS evil 09:07, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Or, if you have a list of IPs, you could report them to AIV or ANI so a rangeblock can be considered. TNXMan 11:43, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Templates For Scripts Similar To {{nihongo}}

I would do it myself, but because of a lack of names.

I noticed a Japanese is the only language that has a template (on our English Wikipedia; I can not verify if the other languages have the same situation) where you can put the transliteration, translation, and original in the parameters of the template. I would be glad to help facilitate creation of these templates, but like I said, I would like help:-)

Thanks in advance.199.126.224.156 (talk) 09:06, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There are a few such templates listed in Category:Multilingual support templates. If you want to help create similar templates you should create an account so that it will be easier for other users to communicate with you via a talk page. Creating an account has many benefits, see WP:BENEFITS. – ukexpat (talk) 15:10, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Old user accounts - reviving them

I would very much like to commandeer the user name "DanielFowler" - this user (which may have been me, for all I can remember) only made one contribution five years ago, and has undoubtedly disappeared forever... I'd like to reactivate this dead account. Do you not have some kind of account expiration after several years of inactivity? Especially considering they don't have an email address associated with the account, it seems to be nothing but dead weight on your user database.

Can you help in any way?

128.192.120.13 (talk) 12:23, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, see WP:USURP. Dougweller (talk) 12:26, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How long does it take for an article to be available?

I added an article over 24 hours ago and it doesn't show up when I search. I also drafted and saved it in my user space over 48 hours ago, and it is not there. How long does it take for articles to show up? The article meets all the notability, etc. guidelines and is not on the "deleted" list. The title is "North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)". I am under considerable pressure to get this accomplished this week. Please help. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Jlk59mm3z080210 (talk • contribs) 12:56, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You have no other edits other than this one. Are you sure you made the article? An administrator may be able to check if you have deleted edits. Kayau Voting IS evil 12:58, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
User:X!'s edit count shows that you have no deleted edits. Sorry, ooks like you have to rewrite the article now. Kayau Voting IS evil 12:59, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
You might have thought you had saved your work, but if you ddidn't complete a WP:edit summary, you would have received an alert. If you left that window without seeing the alert, you may have thought you had saved the article. Check your browser cache to see if your work on the Wikipedia page is still on your computer.--Kudpung (talk) 13:36, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
There's also no history of an article ever existing at North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) or North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, so even if you created them under another account you don't appear to have done so in the main article space. As Kayau says, if it was in user space, either it must have failed to save or you must have been using another account. (For general information, articles saved in userspace must then be moved to the main article space before they can "show up" as part of the encyclopedia, though they are visible to any reader even while in userspace). Gonzonoir (talk) 13:39, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article is now at North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority and there is a redirect at North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) following a page move. I have also cleaned it up a little but the biggest problem is that it does not cite a single reference to a reliable source.  – ukexpat (talk) 15:06, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I am concerned about your phrase "I am under considerable pressure to get this accomplished". I realise that there are many possible sets of circumstances which might match this description, but the most obvious is that you are in some way connected with the Authority, and that you have been directed to create a Wikipedia page about it. If this is the case, please read WP:Conflict of interest before your do any more work on the article. If you are not associated with the Authority and promoting it, please accept my apologies. --ColinFine (talk) 22:03, 7 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Infoboxes

Can anyone create an {{infobox}}? If so, I would like to make one. Is there some kind of step-by-step explanation or tutorial available? — Fly by Night (talk) 13:04, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Before you do that, are you sure there isn't an existing one that suits your purpose? Take a look at those listed in Category:Infobox templates and its subcategories. – ukexpat (talk) 13:07, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I want an infobox for towers. No Skyscrapers, but for towers. In particular: I want an infobox for Heaton Park BT Tower so that more information can be added to the picture. — Fly by Night (talk) 13:25, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Well the quintessential tower uses {{Infobox skyscraper}} (which is in the process of being merged with {{Infobox building}}), doesn't that do what you want? – ukexpat (talk) 13:33, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

New Question

HOWto become a member for wikipedia —Preceding unsigned comment added by 117.192.95.153 (talk) 13:20, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Follow THIS LINK. — Fly by Night (talk) 13:26, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Welcome to Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia! You don't have to log in to read or edit articles on Wikipedia, but creating an account is quick, free and non-intrusive, requires no personal information, and gives you many benefits, including:
We hope that you choose to become a Wikipedian and create an account. Feel free to ask me any questions you may have on my talk page. By the way, make sure to sign your posts and comments with four tildes (~~~~), which will let others know who left it. – ukexpat (talk) 13:28, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Problems with user Recon.Army

I have problem with Recon.Army user. He destroy (redirect) page List of ships of the Russian Navy and transfer some data to new - himself create - page List of active ships of the Russian Navy , that he presented as the only article of this theme. He copy data from warfare.ru and other changes are unacceptable to him. I try talk to him, but he didn´t want to listen. Original page corresponding with list of other navy (for example: US Navy, French Marine Nationale, etc.) and contains all commissioned ships, like as active and reserve/overhaul status. Please dont let him to use inaccurate informations. Thanks —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hornet24 (talk • contribs) 13:32, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This isn't really the correct venue for dealing with a content dispute like this. If the user refuses to engage in a talk page discussion, then WP:EAR or, if all else fails WP:ANI, is probably more appropriate. – ukexpat (talk) 13:35, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Supreme Court of Canada Ruling in Whiten v. Pilot Insurance Company

Wikipedia has accounted for this case in which I became a scapegoat for the corporation defending their reputation in what became the largest punitive damages case in Canadian history. As a result my life has been significantly damages and that of my family because of what I perceive to be false allegations by Justice Ian Binnie of the Supreme Court of Canada and I link his behavior to his possible involvement with a law firm who were corporately involved with the corporation defending their reputation in Daphne Whiten v. Pilot Insurance Company & Derek Francis SCC 27229. I have created a website in which I describe and elucidate my allegations. Please let me know if you wish to provide the public with this clarification of the facts that were before the Supreme Court of Canada and Justice Ian Binnie. This is the link to my website,{website address redacted.19:23, 4 August 2010 (UTC)} —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.237.104.146 (talk) 14:04, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This is an encyclopedia, not a soapbox for you to air your alleged grievances with the Canadian Supreme Court, see WP:AGENDA. – ukexpat (talk) 14:18, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Laryngoscope

How do I insert a jpg image? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.173.144.98 (talk) 16:08, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

See WP:IMAGES. – ukexpat (talk) 16:53, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Related to Someone Who Should, but Doesn't have Wikipedia Entry

Resolved
 –  – ukexpat (talk) 19:30, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I am related to someone who I believe should be in Wikipedia (I can provide citations from reliable sources, etc.). In this case, what is the best course of action to suggest that he be included? I recognize that I have a conflict of interest in this matter, but I also see that composers of similar standing and accomplishment are included in the encyclopedia. I originally had planned to write an articlemyself, but reading the guidelines has shown me that would be frowned upon. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Annacharlotte Annacharlotte (talk) 18:12, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You can go to WP:RA and request an article and include resources. Then, others will use that to write the article. -- kainaw™ 18:14, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I will do that. Annacharlotte (talk) 18:17, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You should also check out AFC, where you can write an article and have other editors review it before it gets moved to the mainspace. TNXMan 18:19, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, ok. I was just going to ask if that would be ok to do, if one has a conflict of interest. So it is ok to submit an article that way? Annacharlotte (talk) 18:20, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It is, as long as you are clear about your conflict of interest. At AFC, another editor will review the entry for you and help identify any issues. TNXMan 18:26, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great! Thanks for your help. Annacharlotte (talk) 18:58, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

New temporary password for Wikipedia

For around 2 years now I have been getting emails reading "Someone from the IP adress * requested that we send you a new login password for the English Wikipedia." Obviously it's a pretty safe system but it's been a UK IP address trying for years, and on the account "Jack" (my previous account which was usurped to this, but I still own the account) Why do you think it is being targeted constantly for such a stupid way to get into my account? And is there any way to stop it? -- bydand•talk 19:29, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's just someone being a dick, I would just ignore it. – ukexpat (talk) 19:31, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I do, but I'd say the one I just got must be around the 100th one I've received.. -- bydand•talk 19:35, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
So far as I know, the only way to stop the emails is to remove your email address from "my preferences". However, this prevents others from emailing you and you'll be out of luck if you do forget your password. TNXMan 19:53, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Is it always the same IP? I wonder if blocking it with email-disabled would stop things. DMacks (talk) 19:56, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Check the IP address. If the IP address actually belongs to you, use an anti virus software to clear your hard disk of malware and viruses. Set your firewall preferences to the safest mode. As you use Windows, try downloading the most up-to-date fixes for firewall issues that exist with the operating system; the auto-update function would have done the same for you in case you have the same activated. If the IP address does not belong to you, simply ignore the issue. For future safety, use our secure servers, obtain a linear programming generated password or use a committed cryptographic identity. Regards. ♪ ♫ Wifione ♫ ♪ ―Œ ♣Łeave Ξ мessage♣ 22:10, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Unable to verify facts re Donn Finney bio article

Hi. I've been working on Wikipedia for about 16 months, but I've just encountered something for the first time, and I need assistance from someone who is experienced in dealing with this kind of problem.

I have been working on a clean-up of biographies of University of Florida alumni, including athletes in various sports. I am fairly knowledgeable on the topic of Gator sports and I can generally connect the dots of Gator alumni life stories and professional biographies with on-line sources, my collection of hard-copy Gator sports references and my access to the on-line Florida alumni directory. Today, I encountered the Donn Finney article while working my way through the "Florida Gators football players" category file According to the unsourced text of the Wikipedia article, Finney attended the University of Florida in 1964 and played football while he was there. I had never heard the "Donn Finney" name before, so I checked my usual Florida alumni and Gator sports references. Having done this, I note Three Problems: First, according to the 2009 Florida Gators Football Media Guide, there has never been a Gator football letterman by that or a similar name. Second, my search of the on-line Florida alumni directory (available through the University of Florida Alumni Association website, only to registered Florida alumni) also did not produce any results for any person who had every attended the university with the same or a similar name. Third, the birth date given in the article is 1948; "Don Finney" purportedly played football at the University of Florida in 1964----at the age of 16!

The article also states that the subject person, Donn Finney, was posthumously inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1995. This yields a Fourth Problem: neither the Wikipedia article about the GMHOF nor the GMHOF's website lists anyone by the same or a similar name. I was, however, able to find some obscure on-line references to a saxophonist named Donn Finney, mostly in the nature of obscure music fan sites.

After having done this basic due diligence, I looked to see who was the Wikiedpia editor that created the article: "gloriafinney." That editor's total contribution to Wikipedia are the three edits that created the Donn Finney article. An internet search reveals several blogs where someone named "Gloria Finney" discusses her dead father, Donn Finney.

Moreover, the three footnoted references actually used in the Wikipedia article either link to a Youtube video or album collector sales websites. In summary, I cannot find any verifying references that "Donn Finney" ever attended the University of Florida, ever played football for the Florida GatorsI, or was ever inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. It would appear that this article has some rather serious WP:V and WP:NPOV problems, and to my way of thinking, some serious notability problems, too.

So, what is the proper procedure for dealing with this article? I'm all ears. Dirtlawyer1 (talk) 20:39, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think the best idea is to bring the article to WP:AFD. You are absolutely correct that there are serious issues with the article, starting with verification issues. A wider community input may produce some reliable sources, so I think it's best to nominate it there. TNXMan 20:45, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Okey-doke. That sounds like a good idea. Looks like I'm going to learn some Wiki Law this week. LOL Dirtlawyer1 (talk) 21:03, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

bibi balwant kaur ji

Resolved
 – ♪ ♫ Wifione ♫ ♪ ―Œ ♣Łeave Ξ мessage♣ 09:14, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

how do i get this article undeleted? this is about a person who died just over a year ago and the information CAN be verified. there are several newspaper and online articles about her, television programmes have been aired and books written; as well as links to information via other wikipedia pages. she was a hugely well known person in the sikh community in england and in many other parts of the world, who raised hundreds of thousands of pounds in aid and charity to help others as well as raising money to build and continually run 2 gurdwaras and a hospital. see both www.bebenanakigurdwara.com and www.matanankifoundation.com please advise. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wsheena (talk • contribs) 22:06, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It was a short article. You could create the article again only if you have verifiable and reliable sources. Please read WP:Notability, WP:BIO and WP:BLP before attempting to recreate the article. Kindly also first understand how to create your first article. Regards. ♪ ♫ Wifione ♫ ♪ ―Œ ♣Łeave Ξ мessage♣ 22:27, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Further, next time you create the article, kindly also mention the various awards the lady received, including the MBE. That'll ensure the article is not deleted over the short term. Best regards. ♪ ♫ Wifione ♫ ♪ ―Œ ♣Łeave Ξ мessage♣ 22:32, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I've userfied the deleted article for you. You will note that you now have a user page created, and that there is a link to the userfied article on that new user page. Please read WP:CITE and try to learn how to use {{cite web}}, {{cite newspaper}} and {{cite book}} for references. Mjroots (talk) 08:12, 5 August 2010 (UTC);08:39, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Check mark

How can I create a check mark in bold, such as in a key, like on America's Got Talent (season 5)? MR. PreZ 23:22, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

✓?--Fuhghettaboutit (talk) 23:32, 4 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
You can copy it from the wiki source where you saw it, which is probably what Fuhghettaboutit did. See also {{Check mark}}. PrimeHunter (talk) 00:16, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. MR. PreZ 01:01, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
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