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June 24

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I added a {{dead link}} tag to one of the references at Chetniks. When I did this, the reference I tagged gets split in a rather ugly way between the two columns. The date for reference 64 (Holocaust photo) has the year and the dead link tag in the second column. Is there a way to keep the entire reference in the first column and have the second column start with reference 65? RudolfRed (talk) 02:38, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

No. See Template:Reflist#Columns: widows and orphans. ---— Gadget850 (Ed) ^talk 02:47, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. RudolfRed (talk) 02:57, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

http://lohere.net/kulkapedia/samuel/Genie

freguent swearing , disrepectful content, racism — Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.169.149.130 (talk) 04:02, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

That page is not associated with Wikipedia. RudolfRed (talk) 05:07, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Right. It's false when they claim to be a Wikimedia project and their "Contact US" link leads here. I don't know how to really contact them. They change Wikipedia articles like Jinn by inserting swearing. The Wikimedia Foundation knows about the site. PrimeHunter (talk) 08:53, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Whois query delivers the following:

Domain Name: lohere.net

Registered at http://www.dynadot.com

Registrant:

TeraCom.hu DnsAdmin

Pf.: 249

Budapest HU/1752

Hungary

Administrative Contact:

TeraCom.hu DnsAdmin

Pf.: 249

Budapest HU/1752

Hungary

info@teracom.hu

+36 303617683

Technical Contact:

TeraCom.hu DnsAdmin

Pf.: 249

Budapest HU/1752

Hungary

info@teracom.hu

+36 303617683

Record expires on 2013/02/04 UTC

Record created on 2007/02/04 UTC

Domain servers in listed order:

ns.deninet.hu

ns.teracom.hu

I hope this is useful information. Roger (talk) 09:29, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Two questions: Watchlisting sections and (separately) random pages

Two questions, forgive me if they have been answered before:

I know I can watchlist a page, but can I watchlist a certain section of a page? Say a section I am interested in AN/I or BLPN?
My browser is currently configured to bring up a random WP article upon launch, but is there a URL I can insert as my homepage that will, not only bring up a random article, but also random talk/user/noticeboard/etc. pages? Thanks in advance. Quinn ^✹SUNSHINE 04:18, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

In regards to you first question, only if the page structure uses transcluded subpages for each section. You can watchlist the subpages such as at WP:AFD. There is no way to do it on most pages that are not structured that way, such as the example pages you mentioned. I'm not aware of an scripts that would do it either. Dunno about your second question. Monty ₈₄₅ 04:34, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

There are URLs that will bring up a random talk page, but it is a seperate function from finding a random article, I don't think you can have one page that returns either a random article or a random talk page. See WP:RAN for the links that bring up the different types of random pages. RudolfRed (talk) 04:48, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

asking for deletion of personal information

I found someone providing his email address on a talk page; AFAIR this counts as personal information that should be removed. Whom do I contact about this? Nczempin (talk) 10:00, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Go to Wikipedia:Requests for oversight and send an email as described there. Someone should respond very quickly. -- John of Reading (talk) 10:38, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Nczempin (talk) 14:46, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Unless the editor in question is a minor, they are generally free to put whatever personal information they want on Wikipedia (Name, email, general location, workplace, etc). Oversight is generally for when somebody puts personal information about somebody else, not information which has been volunteered, oversight are unlikely to agree to such a request--Jac16888 ^Talk 14:52, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Twinkle

I have just installed twinkle for use in anti-vandalism but it says my account is too new. When will I be able to use it? I created my account today Xplane-maniac (talk) 11:50, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Replied on your talkpage. Rcsprinter (post) 12:31, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

:You have to be autoconfirmed (i.e. have your account for at least 4 days and make at least 10 edits on it). Andie ▶Candy◀ 12:59, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

never mind.

Question

hello,

how do I change the destination when I click on the edit section on the right? For example, if I want to edit "GA reviews" on my page then I want instead edit the subpage. Regards.--GoP _T ^C _N 12:47, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I didn't recognise you from your new signature! Try removing the line ==GA reviews== from your user page and add it at the top of the subpage instead. See Help:Section#Editing sections of included templates. -- John of Reading (talk) 19:29, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Notable alumni

In some Indian school college related articles we face regular problems that people include non-notable, unsourced entries. I have to fight regularly to clean up "notable people" lists. I requested an RFC here: Talk:Ballygunge_Government_High_School#Notable_alumni_section.21. But, I am interested to use this RFC for all similar disputes (that means in many articles). Can you suggest me how shall I use it? Shall I move a copy of it to somewhere else (eg. talk/RFC)? In addition can you add your opinion in talk please? --Tito Dutta ✉ 13:21, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Start the RFC at talk page of the Indian Education Project. That should be the appropriate central location. Lynch 7 14:13, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

~~Does anyone reply there? --Tito Dutta ✉ 15:51, 24 June 2012 (UTC)~~[reply]

I'd certainly expect more people to turn up there than the talk page of a Ballygunge School article. You can also notify WT:IN. Lynch 7 15:57, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Why bother with an RFC? Just remove anybody who doesn't have an article or a reference (i.e. no evidence of notability), I come across "notable alumni/local personalities/blokes who live there lists all the time and always cut them down to size, as should anybody who knows how Wikipedia works--Jac16888 ^Talk 16:01, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Very fast! Used strikethrough in last reply. Yes, I had posted there before replying here! I have to debate/fight regularly for notable alumni/citizens/members section. --Tito Dutta ✉ 16:09, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Need help to modify Infobox template

Hello, I'm looking to modify Template:Infobox diplomatic mission to make some important changes. I'd be glad if someone told me how to do it or would be better if someone did it for me ;) . The changes I'm looking for are:

Bolding of the labels - currently its not in bold, and it looks quite awkward.
Option to choose between the label "Ambassador" and "Consul General" - Consulates General do not have Ambassadors, so this change would be appropriate.

Thanks. Lynch 7 14:27, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- John of Reading (talk) 15:41, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

M. f. M. n.

What does M. f. M. n. stand for in Roman names? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.130.72.131 (talk) 14:59, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Where you found them? It could mean anything. Are MF and MN helpful?--GoP _T ^C _N 15:11, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

See, for instance, Gaius Atilius Regulus Serranus, GOP. The abbreviations are explained here—"M. f. M. n." stands for "Marci filius Marci nepos" (son of Marcus, grandson of Marcus). Deor (talk) 15:27, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Adding studio musicians to album liner notes

What is the suggested format for adding backing/studio musicians to the notes of record albums? I don't see an appropriate field in the Wikipedia Cite album-notes template. I am about to embark on a rather large project of adding this information from the albums in my collection. Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.19.118.104 (talk) 15:29, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest you ask at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Albums if you don't get an answer here. -- John of Reading (talk) 06:40, 25 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Language

Why the page is not properly right in Myanmar language in my computer. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 61.4.72.109 (talk) 15:42, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

If you are referring to the content of Burma#Language or Languages of Burma, that issue should be discussed at Talk:Burma or Talk:Languages of Burma. If you are referring to the display on your computer screen, please explain in more detail. Cresix (talk) 15:48, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Help into archiving

Could anybody please help me for the matter below?
On my talkpage, you could see archive infobox on the right hand side.In it, the first archive's name is not properly written.I want to change it to '1'.Max Viwe | Viwe The Max 16:58, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I requested to change s/1 to 1.Not to start my next archive from 1.Max Viwe | Viwe The Max 18:53, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I'm terrible at archiving. I was trying to rename the first version, but I messed up. Electriccatfish2 (talk) 19:03, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I have moved User talk:Maxviwe/Archives/ 1 to User talk:Maxviwe/Archive 1. I think that should fix it; the bot should fix up the display on your user talk page when it next runs. If the page still looks wrong in 24 hours, leave a message on my talk page and I'll have another look. -- John of Reading (talk) 19:40, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

(More, after the bot run) We're almost there. Cluebot has got confused by the leftover redirect page User talk:Maxviwe/Archives/ 1. I suggest you tag the redirect with {{db-user}}. -- John of Reading (talk) 21:07, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

LANGUAGE

My language has been changed to something, that I don't understand. It was in the English version. Could you please help me to change it back? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.200.32.34 (talk) 17:39, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Go onto the my preferences button and click on it and select your language as English. Electriccatfish2 (talk) 18:48, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

my preferences link -> Special:Preferences. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 21:35, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Can you be more specific about the device, program or web page that you are having trouble with? -- John of Reading (talk) 21:10, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I have a unique time lapse of the Transit of Venus and need help converting from .mov to .ogg

I have a unique time lapse of the Transit of Venus, it may be the only end to end full disk version in existence and i wish to post it. I have been unsuccessful converting from .mov to .ogg, can anyone assist me? — Preceding unsigned comment added by AnsibleTech (talk • contribs) 18:54, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

If you're using the Firefox browser you could try Firefogg. benzband (talk) 19:05, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Converting_video has a few programs listed, and tips. You may wish to upload it to commons so other projects can use it.--Canoe1967 (talk) 19:29, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki page background color

I was trying to highlight something on wiki and probably pressed some button by accident. Now the background page of wiki turned blue (instead of white). What should I do to change it back? Thanks! — Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.235.252.157 (talk) 19:27, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

There is a bug in the latest version of Google Chrome that shows a blue background if the browser zoom level is set below 100%. Reset the zoom to 100% with Ctrl+0 or adjust it with Ctrl++ and Ctrl+-. -- John of Reading (talk) 19:31, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

That bug is actually fixed in the latest version of Google Chrome. If your browser is Google Chrome then try to update. PrimeHunter (talk) 23:08, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Copyright status of side box art photo?

Hi there, I have a question about a legal "grey area" if you will with regards to image licensing. I want to take a photograph of the games in the Final Fantasy series because I have quite a few of them and I think it would be cool to see all the box shots on the Final Fantasy article. Keep in mind the photo would be for aesthetic / additional information purposes and would not be essential to the page. So the photo would have to be free use GFDL/CC/PD. Anyways, I'm wondering if a photo of the sides of the games would qualify as free use or if the side labels are considered copyrighted? They are all simple graphics - just the name of the game in a relatively standard font, plus some coloring effects. Perhaps the most intricate design is for X-2, which has a pink gradient on the side but no actual artwork.

My intuition is that these will be fine and licensing won't be a problem. Ultimately I could recreate these side labels in Illustrator using simply text effects (although taking a photo would be several dozen times faster). Any thoughts on this? CaseyPenk (talk) 21:25, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

The page with my name jacqueline Ripstein

Hello

I found this page and im truing to upload the correct data Please guide me as how to do it I want to add this If you could please help me

Jacqueline Ripstein is a United Nations ECOSOC representative of the International Association of Educators for World Peace.
Internationally renowned artist for 37 yrs, she has inspired thousands of people across the world through her unique highly vibrational art, books, self-awareness seminars & workshops. More than 370 international shows. Born in Mexico, self-taught she won a national diploma at 12 yrs. on a Prismacolor competition. She's participated in special world events as: Chosen (1992-94) to open the "Sefarad events in Toledo, Spain". Commissioned to paint Our Lady of the Universe for Medjugorje, Croatia to support widows and orphans of war.(1996). Chosen to open the “Millennium Peace Day” at the UN in NY alongside of Mrs. Nane Annan,(2000) Leading a workshop to over 450 children. Worked as a juror in an international Art contest with NASA (2011).
Creator of the Invisible Art & Light technique, patented since 1986, a unique revelation of our spiritual world through Art. Scientific research by various scientists has revealed that her art has unique healing properties, and that it can elevate us to heightened states of consciousness. (check studies at: http://www.jacquelineripstein.com/valerie-hunt.)

Thank you very much Jacqueline Ripstein — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jacquelinr1804 (talk • contribs) 21:29, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi there. It looks like the text you want to include is from a copyrighted source. Text submitted to Wikipedia must be available under a free license, and the contents must be notable. If you can find this information from a reliable source, feel free to ask your question again with new text that is written by yourself (and is not from an outside source). Also, generally people do not write biographies about themselves because there could emerge a conflict of interest there. CaseyPenk (talk) 21:32, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I'm afraid that that material is not acceptable for Wikipedia for several separate reasons.

First, as CaseyPenk points out, it is copyright. If you hold the copyright, then you may choose to release it under a licence acceptable to Wikipedia (which allows copying for any purpose), but you would need to do so explicitly as explained in WP:Donating copyright materials.
But even if you were to license it, the text would be unacceptable because it is not neutral in tone, but reads like an advertisement.
Thirdly, it contains no references to independent reliable sources; and without them it does not establish that the subject is notable by Wikipedia's criteria

Finally, as CaseyPenk notes, autobiography is strongly discouraged on Wikipedia.

Your best course is to find the independent reliable sources that have discussed you, and post a request at WP:Requested articles with these references. --ColinFine (talk) 21:13, 25 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Incorrect time zone specified for Svalbard, Norway in Barentsburg article

Incorrect time zone specified in Barentsburg, Svalbard Article. Time zone is stated to be CET UTC+2 but Central European Time in UTC+1 and Svalbard Norway is on UTC+1 and UTC+2 during CEST (stated incorrectly as UTC+3).

Article hyperlink: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barentsburg — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.171.214.218 (talk) 22:11, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. I have corrected the article.[1] PrimeHunter (talk) 23:34, 24 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]