http://en.wikipedia.org then you arrive at the English language front page (which is a lot more useful if you are an English speaker). But there are lots of other ways to choose a Wikipedia front page. If (for example) you had a passion for cars - then you could put http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Cars into you browser's "favorite list" and you'd arrive at a front page which has featured articles, featured pictures, did-you-know and on-this-day just like the English language front page - except all of the articles, news, facts and photos are about cars. There are lots of these so-called 'Portals' into Wikipedia for special interest groups - and you can find all of the English language ones here: Portal:List of portals. SteveBaker 12:44, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- I think he is referring to the fact that we recently (well, last year) redesigned the main page. If you wish to use the old main page instead, bookmark this page instead of the standard wikipedia front page. --Oskar 22:28, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
am new to wikipedia.inform the guy who wanted th quoted for the jewish celebrity on sumthin about gals n mday nite football the answer is paula abdul.use yahoo search engine.google isnt helping 1.anyone knows which celebrity made this quote'who are with us in spirit,always'.its a balck american i think 2.what is the target amount being reached by wikipedia donations. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 212.49.74.216 (talk) 13:10, 11 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
- 1. Probably a lot of people have said that phrase at some point or another. It is pretty common to refer to a loved one who has died as "with us in spirit".
- 2. The Wikimedia Fundraising FAQ says that their "official fundraising drive" is over (so presumably they have no specific target now) but they are still accepting donations.
- --Mathew5000 09:38, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I want to request an article on "barley pillows for ponds" but have no idea what category to put this request into. Can you help? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Rsearch (talk • contribs) 13:56, 11 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
- I think you are referring to one specific product made by a specific company; it might not be notable enough for its own article in Wikipedia. However, perhaps the issue of treatment processes for ponds should go in the pond article. --Mathew5000 09:32, 13 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Why is it that every time I look up something I get the message "Page Not Found"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 12.18.90.97 (talk • contribs)
- Spelling or capitalization could be the problem, please provide an example. ~ hydnjo talk 15:43, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I looked up the Capitulos(Episodes) section of a telenovela called Lola, Erase una Vez(Lola, Once Upon a Time) and all I got was a message that said "We're sorry. We couldn't get the page that you are looking for" in Spanish. Could somebody please tell me what is behind all this? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 12.18.90.97 (talk) 14:16, 11 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
- You were probably making the search inadvertently in the Spanish Wikipedia at http://es.wikipedia.org. --Nitku 21:45, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
<Moved to Entertainment Reference Desk.> Marco polo 17:17, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Is there a master dividend schedule listing for all of the stocks on the NYSE, NASDAQ and AMEX? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 128.174.159.34 (talk) 17:14, 11 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
I am looking for comic books for age group of 6-7 years. I want to read the Indian books only.So, are there any possibility to get the books for free of cost?If there is a possibility, please give the complete addresses{only from India}----nature —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 59.160.62.8 (talk) 18:12, 11 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
- I would expect you would have better luck finding online comics for free than paper copies. Are online comics acceptable ? Also, what language(s) should they be in ? StuRat 18:24, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- The IP said Indian. I'm guessing they want Indian comics?--$UIT 19:32, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- Indeed, but there are a number of languages spoken in India... Carom 23:35, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- And they might also want to use the comics to teach their children another language. Considering that they are asking on the English Wikipedia, they might very well be looking for English language comics available in India or with Indian characters. There are books like the Mowgli series and Little Black Sambo which might be available in comic form, for example, although they aren't very PC. StuRat 03:37, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- I think it would be better to try asking this question on one of the Wikipedia's for the language in question. Dunno whether they have reference-desks though. SteveBaker 23:56, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I would like to add a lesson plan example to a lesson plan article but doing so may mess with the article and its table of contents
The article is Lesson plan and the example is at User:Sdudah/python, Sdudah 19:46, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- The solution may lie in putting the whole thing in a table, and finding some way of changing the font size without using header markers. You might be best off asking this at Wikipedia:Village pump (assistance). --Tagishsimon (talk)
Maybe it's not my place to say so, but a look at the article shows it would be overwhelmed by that example. Moreover, I'd be concerned that if this is your own lesson plan, putting it in would go against Wikipedia policy. Perhaps an example of something as substantial as a lesson plan 1. should link to a published lesson plan, so it can pass the usual verifiability standards for all material, and 2. doesn't go in an article at all, but on a separate web page somewhere, that can be linked to from the article? Jfarber 01:25, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I was wondering when they test an engine for horsepower (the manufacturer), do they take in account the power lost to the alternator via the alternator belt? I'm asking because the new M3 engine is rated at 420HP but doesnt have an alternator belt because it uses regenerative braking instead. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 76.167.159.75 (talk) 20:18, 11 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
- Automotive alternators would only use a fraction of a horsepower, it won't make an appreciable difference. Vespine 23:03, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- Sadly, there is no good standard - sometimes they quote the number at the wheels - sometimes at the crank - and which accessories are or are not included is rarely well specified. I would bet that the M3's number is 'at the crank' - which would not include the alternator belt on most cars...but it's hard to be sure. SteveBaker 23:54, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- I understand that many rolling road dynos provide the power output at the crank by way of some calculation for the losses, precisely so that the figure is easily comparable to popularly quoted figures. I can imagine that many manufacturers would rather provide the higher figure (much like claimed weight figures that tend to exclude essential fluids). I wouldn't be surprised if they quote the best figure from a whole batch of tested engines as well. Adrian M. H. 19:44, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
How tall is General David Petraeus?151.201.47.211 22:33, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- The Washington Post: At 5-foot-9 and 155 pounds, Petraeus evokes George Bernard Shaw's description of the British general Bernard L. Montgomery: "an intensely compacted hank of wire.".--Pharos 23:42, 11 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Is it just me, or does it sound like they are saying "General, betray us", whenever they list his name ? StuRat 03:29, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- Who, Benedict Arnold? Sounds right to me. V-Man - T/C 09:58, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
I'm writing a dialouge. Can anybody give me a suggestion of what to write about? I want it to be (very) funny and (very) sad at the same time. Thanks. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.6.32.52 (talk) 23:33, 11 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]
- Suggestions and reference are really opposite ends of the assistance spectrum, but you'll find many plot devices and speech types in wikipedia which might provide templates, including my favorite on Monologuing -- you know, where the villain has the hero tied up, but postpones a gruesome and painful death to boast about his prowess to the inevitably deus ex machina-ed hero. Other options from that plot devices list include eavesdropping (imagine a conversation between two people listening in on...), and the ever-wonderful quibble. Alternately, if you're looking for sample dialogue which often takes on both these qualities, I would suggest
checking out the reference desk talk pages visiting Overheard in New York, and the associated "overheard" sites. Jfarber 01:10, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- Try some of these results: "writing dialogue". Anchoress 01:27, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry if this violates the "no legal advice" rule.
I just finished filling out my tax forms (Federal - United States)and I'm trying to mail them in. I've Googled around and can't seem to find the address I'm supposed to send them to. This should be painfully obvious, but I can't figure it out.
Thanks in advance.Ubuntu Dude 00:05, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]
- At http://www.irs.gov, you can click on "Frequently Asked Questions", then "Where to File", then "Where to File Tax Returns - Addresses for Individual Taxpayers By State, U.S. Possession or Foreign Country", which will take you to this page where one more click gives you the correct answer for where you live. --Anonymous Canadian, April 12, 2007, 00:20 (UTC).
- When I was checking mine, I found that the initial address line was hard to find -- it's Internal Revenue Service Center at city/state/zip. — Lomn 14:34, 12 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]