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indent in the capslock key
Why is there a indent in the capslock key?
I not know, but speculate it may be related to assisting people who are blind and totally touch type. AlMac|(talk) 04:15, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
- Or who can see, but take seriously the fact that you are not supposed to look at the keyboard when you touchtype... 05:50, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
- This was my first thought too, but touch-typing assistance is usually limited to bumps on the 'f' and 'j' (or 'd' and 'k') keys. I think the indentation on my caps lock key is to keep it separated from the 'a' key so that it's not so easy to hit the caps lock accidentally. I'm not sure if this is what the original poster was referring to, though, since keyboards vary in details like this. --Zeborah 11:32, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
- I don't have any indent on my capslock. PS those "bumps" are called the 'home keys' (F,J and NUM5). User:Nichalp/sg 19:05, August 20, 2005 (UTC)
- I've always used 'home keys' refer to all the keys your fingers rest on when typing 'properly', ie asdfjkl; - the first site I googled uses this definition. --Zeborah 00:37, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
- asdf-jkl; is "home row," and f and j (or d and k on old-school Mac keyboards… took me forever to get used to it when they switched) are the "braille keys." At least, that's how I learned it. As for the indent in the caps-lock key, perhaps the OP is referring to how some keyboards have caps-lock keys that are "flat" for about half a centimeter on the right side, before the key rises up to normal height. I also believe it's to reduce headaches from accidentally pressing it. Garrett Albright 02:19, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
If I remember correctly, many typewriters had a CAPS LOCK key and a separate key to release CAPS LOCK. Can't remember the shapes exactly - maybe one was shaped like a backwards "L" and the other was much smaller and sort of fit in the 'pocket' of the L. ike9898 00:24, August 26, 2005 (UTC)
Da Vinci Code Filimg at Rosslyn Chapel, Scotland
We will be in Edinburgh in September. We understand that Ron Howard will be filming at the Chapel in September. Do you happen to know the dates of the filming in Scotland?
Thank you,
Abernathy's Texas--12.147.148.195 05:21, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
Photos and copyright
I was wondering, if you were to take a photo of a copyrighted photo, who would then own the rights to the photo you have take? And does it depend on things like how much of that original photo is visible in your one? Thank you, Akamad 08:45, August 20, 2005 (UTC)
- Well, if it's a clear and non-creative representation of the original copyrighted photo, then your photo would be a breach of copyright... Notinasnaid 13:24, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
- Your photograph is a derivative work of the original. You hold the copyright to whatever original input you have in your new photograph, but still need permission from the original copyright holder to do stuff with it. -- Cyrius|✎ 20:37, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
Derivative Software Copyrights
- There is a concept in programming, of derivative software in which we write a program, but copy chunks of code to do various standard things, from other programs, which may be copyrighted. Suppose I write a 100,000 line program, and use only 10 lines of code that are copyrighted ... the copyright on the microscopic addition applies to the whole result, because I used ANY copyrighted material in crafting my new program (actuallty my employer's because the program is the property of who is paying for the work to be done, unless there is a contract to the contrary).
- Suppose in crafting the new program, I use chunks of code from several prior programs that have DIFFERENT copyrights ... ALL of them now belong in the copyright statements of the new program.
- The reason it is important to keep track of this ... my employer has a contract with some supplier of software that gives us permission to use their source code in the development of our internal other programs, but let's suppose future management decides to end that contract, quit paying annual fees to maintain it ... that means that we have lost permission to use that source code ... we have to find all programs we used that code in, and stop using those programs, because they contain source code, whose right to use it in a derivative matter, has now expired.
- Different rules apply to different kinds of copyrightable material, so this derivative rule for software might not apply to photographs, music, other intellectual property.
AlMac|(talk) 23:18, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
- If you look at the copyright notices for large programs that have evolved over time, like various Unix flavours, you will usually see that there is a whole list of "Portions copyright...." which is how they acknowledge the bits they have used. If you wanted to use a chunk that was really only ten lines or so you would be better to rewrite it. IANAL, but if you rewrite code yourself, even if it does exactly the same as the original, you are not violating copyright. DJ Clayworth 23:43, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
Upper Nile University Sudan
What is the actual contact address of the "Upper Nile University" in Sudan? Will that be in Karthoum or Malakal?
- According to this website among others it is PO Box 1660 in Khartoum, and the phone number +249 (11) 222 174. A Yahoo Groups message suggests that the university moved to Khartoum during the civil war, and that in 2004 plans were announced for it to move back to Malakal, but I'd imagine this move back would take some time and so the university is probably still at this address. --Zeborah 11:20, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
Jeff Foxworthy
I am looking for an email address for Jeff Foxworthy. I have "redneck wedding" pictures that someone sent me I thought he may like. Thanks.
- You could try addresses.com or Yahoo people search -- each have several different possibilities though it's possible that none of these will be the one you're looking for. Good luck! --Zeborah 11:44, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
- You could also try writing to his management. They may forward them on to him. Dismas 13:32, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
- In response to the comment you left on my talk page (in case you don't go back there but do come here)... Well, I'd try going to his web site first of all. Then scroll all the way down and follow the link for the web designer. Ask them if they have some contact info for J.F.'s management and go from there. Dismas 13:32, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
- You could also try writing to his management. They may forward them on to him. Dismas 13:32, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
Contact for Christian Clavier
dear wikipedia,
i'm a great fan of Christian Clavier. i've been looking for a long time just for a fanmailing of him. do you, wikipedia maby know how i can contact him? at least send him a email. i'm not a person who wants to know what's his phone number or such other stuff, but just a fanmailing. i would like to ask him something very important for me. please, could you help me? i hope for a request. many greetings Sanela
email: meluvchris@hotmail.com
famous pubs
I previously asked this question. What is the most famous pub? There's so many in the world, surely theres some world-famous ones --Wonderfool t(c) 23:55, 20 August 2005 (UTC)
- Why, the "Fool & Firkin at 2 Gasking Street in Plymouth of course. ;-) hydnjo talk 00:17, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
- The Cheers pub in Boston could be considered one of the more famous pubs. Rentastrawberry 01:32, August 21, 2005 (UTC)
- Cheers. Famous TV tourist trap - yes. Famous for other than popular entertainment: guess where I am - no. hydnjo talk 02:03, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
- The oldest pubs tend to be famous if they brag about it. For example, the oldest pubs in england are either The Bell Inn (Nottingham), or The Old Trip To Jerusalem (Nottingham) depending on your definition of pub.
- Similarly, anything used as a ___location in a work of literature, film, etc. will be famous. I don't know if you're counting fictional pubs such as the Prancing Pony*.
(* didn't I once see a List of fictional drinking establishments page which should be in Category:Lists of fictional things?)
- The World's End in Edinburgh was briefly notorious after a spate of murders (the "World's End Murders" in 1977, recently solved), though I believe that was only nationally - I note the article is on the London pub of that name. We have a Category:British public houses, but most of the ones I can name aren't in there. Shimgray 13:40, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
It's hard enough to pick the most famous in any given city... -- Jmabel | Talk 22:22, August 21, 2005 (UTC)
- Very ___location-specific. The Wunderbar, the Greyhound, the Crossways, the White Hart, the Jack-O, etc. All pubs local to me; all "known" within the community for something. Perhaps one of the most famous (albeit fictional) pubs in the UK would be the Queen Vic from Eastenders; the Rover's Return from Coronation Street, etc. Rob Church Talk | Desk 01:25, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
- I've recently added The Coach and Horses, Greek Street, Soho, London, but I think for worldwide recognition it would have to be the inn that played host to Jesus, Mary and Joseph when their housing benefit didn't come through. --bodnotbod 19:47, August 25, 2005 (UTC)
Wikisolution
Hello,
I was wondeing if Wiki will start a new project which will be similar to Google Answers.
It could have endless amount of problems with the solutions.
IE. How do you find the square root of something?
- For example type in http://www.google.com which means call up Google and put "sqrt of 7" in the question box. And then magically you get the answer. I guess I don't get the question, hydnjo talk 03:57, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
Then someone could answer it.
Is there any furtue for this type of project?
- Wikipedia is first of all an online Encyclopedia. To the extent that someone has a question about a specific topic, our article will I think provide a comprehensive response. To the extent that an arbitrary question is posed, then we have Wikipedia:Ask a question to help the user that may have a question not addressed in our catalog of articles.
- Google Answers is an excellent place to pose specific (out of the ordinary) questions that most likely wouldn't be addressed within an encyclopedia article (How do I know if my septic system is working?). These types of questions may also be posed at the Wikipedia:Reference desk (or as a shortcut: WP:RD). Both places will probably get you a satisfactory response although at the Wikipedia:Reference desk there is no cost for an answer.hydnjo talk 03:57, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
hut in the Melbourne Botanical Gardens
Does anyone know what this hut is? Like is it Captain Cook's Cottage? It was taken at the Royal Melbourne Botanical Gardens --Fir0002 05:23, August 21, 2005 (UTC)
- It does look like Captain Cook's cottage, but that is in the Fitzroy Gardens, not the Royal Melbourne Botanical Gardens (unless it's been shifted again since I saw it in 1998).-gadfium 05:40, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
- Whatever it is, it looks far too new to have been used by Cook! At a guess, I'd say it is less than 30-40 years old - MPF 11:43, 21 August 2005 (UTC)
wanna help u!
hi i am from shiraz/iran! i would like to work with u to complete the infos on shiraz my city! contact me @ (email removed)
- Welcome! Thanks for your offer of assistance; you don't need our permission, just go to the Shiraz, Iran page, click on the link that says "edit this page", and make any corrections and improvements you'd like to make to it, or indeed any other article. You may also be interested in the Persian language Wikipedia and the Arabic-language wikipedia. (NB: I have sent an email to our Iranian friend pointing him to this reply). --Robert Merkel 00:33, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
A Dam, A Rock, A City, but what's the name
I am trying to find a name of a dam and city in the US that share the name of a rock.
- Plymouth? Plymouth rock. The city Plymouth. Results on yahoo show that there is a Plymouth Dam. I don't really understand your question, but I hope thats what your looking for. Rentastrawberry 03:30, August 22, 2005 (UTC)
How about Boulder? The dam is a bit better known. alteripse 03:34, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- Yeah but the dam's name is Hoover Dam. --jpgordon∇∆∇∆ 04:04, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- Yeah, but originally it was called Boulder Dam; Boulder_Dam#The_naming_controversy ¦ Reisio 04:20, 2005 August 22 (UTC)
- Yeah, and Old New York was once New Amsterdam. --jpgordon∇∆∇∆ 05:14, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- Yeah, and one time my sister and her friends dressed up like The Bangles and made a music video, but that's also completely irrelevant. ¦ Reisio 05:23, 2005 August 22 (UTC)
- Yeah, and Old New York was once New Amsterdam. --jpgordon∇∆∇∆ 05:14, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- Yeah, but originally it was called Boulder Dam; Boulder_Dam#The_naming_controversy ¦ Reisio 04:20, 2005 August 22 (UTC)
Rock Island Dam? I tried :( K1Bond007 05:26, August 22, 2005 (UTC)
Want to be registered
I am a Namibian citizen and old Swapo support. However, I have realised my support, to be invisible hence I am not a registered member of Swapo.
Therefore, my question goes like, "How do I become a registered member of Swapo? I am not in Namiba now and I have been living in a marginalised village while home therefore.
I'm reachable at the following e-mail addresses. rkanime2001 at yahoo dot ca rubestov at yahoo dot com
Your kindly attention will be highly appreciated!!
- Sorry, this is not the website of SWAPO but of Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Apparently SWAPO does not have an operating website (though I would check on www.swapo.org again in the future), so we were the first google result. I suggest calling friends and family back in Namibia or talking to fellow Namibian expatriates in the country you're in now (presumably Canada) about registering with SWAPO.--Pharos 11:07, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
Underground
(moved from article space - Mgm|(talk) 10:32, August 22, 2005 (UTC))
i am looking in the unergroud of old sacamento,ca i have heard there is a undergound but not much is know any thing that is know would be good to know. - anon User:12.72.149.184
- Please be more specific. Do you mean an underground railway? I looked on www.urbanrail.net and www.lightrail.com, but could find nothing. Do you mean underground tunnels? Ground Zero 20:15, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
The streets of Sacramento were raised in the 1860s because of repeated flooding. Try http://www.newsreview.com/issues/sacto/2003-07-17/cover.asp. Zoe 23:44, August 22, 2005 (UTC)
bengals vs. broncos mnf 2004
Last night me and some people had a disagreement about the 2004 monday night football game bengals vs. broncos 2004. The issue was, when they came back from commercial they showed a local chili place called Camp Washington Chili. When they showed it John Madden said he loved Cincinnati style chili. The dispute over this is they say that the local area here is the only ones that seen this. Did the people of Denver see Camp Washington Chili on TV like we did?? Please let me know
Thanks,Chris
- Without having any specific knowledge of that particular broadcast, I would say that the answer is no. It is unlikely that a local restaurant would pay the amount of money necessary for a national ad. What seems more likely is that since it was a Bengals game, that John Madden was watching the Cincinnati feed and so made the related comment. --CVaneg 19:07, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
company registerred in gibralter
can i get info on a company reg. no 52251 adress po box 847 gibralter
- Write to them at PO Box 847, Gibralter? What information do you want? Trollderella 16:30, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- I'd recommend spelling it Gibraltar when you do. DJ Clayworth 16:54, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
Tickets for sights in London
Is it possible to purchase tickets for 1. Buckingham Palace 2. Tower of London in Victoria Station? I have heard there is a shop for this right in Victoria Sta. Can you help? Regards Dave email DAVE5907@aol.com
- Why not buy a ticket to Buckingham palace at the official Royal Collection site and for the Tower of London try calling (0171) 709 0765 (British dialing code is 44) Superm401 | Talk 21:13, August 22, 2005 (UTC)
- Ye gods, it's years since we had 0171 numbers! That number maps to (020) 7709 0765 since London now has 8-digit local numbers. Buckingham Palace is only open in the summer when the Queen's away on holiday (only in August if I recall). The only other way in (other than hang-gliding or climbing the walls, which usually results in a quick exit) is to get invited to a Royal Garden Party, as I did in 1997 - no, I've no idea how you get invited, the invitation from the Lord Chancellor's Office just came in the post one Saturday morning.... -- Arwel 13:09, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
- Oooh, royalty in our midst, eh? Rob Church Talk | Desk 01:34, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
- If you are a citizen of a Commonwealth country, contact your High Commission. I believe that they may be able to help get an invite to a Royal Garden Party. Ground Zero 13:26, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
- Ye gods, it's years since we had 0171 numbers! That number maps to (020) 7709 0765 since London now has 8-digit local numbers. Buckingham Palace is only open in the summer when the Queen's away on holiday (only in August if I recall). The only other way in (other than hang-gliding or climbing the walls, which usually results in a quick exit) is to get invited to a Royal Garden Party, as I did in 1997 - no, I've no idea how you get invited, the invitation from the Lord Chancellor's Office just came in the post one Saturday morning.... -- Arwel 13:09, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
Edith Falls and other unknown places
Hello I would like to know where Edith Falls should go? Thank you. --Newsreporter 19:03, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- Wikipedia:Naming_conventions ¦ Reisio 23:06, 2005 August 22 (UTC)
Unknown
http://www.psu.edu/ur/about/oldom.jpg Hello what is this place? --Newsreporter 19:43, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- If I may hazzard a guess its a farm somewhere in Pennsylvania since it is on a Penn State server. 68.83.229.146 22:11, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- Clicking around in the folder that image is in finds some links and it appears much of it is about penn State history. Then this was linked to from one of those pages. It is the history of the Old Main building on what I assume is Penn State's campus. So your picture looks like farming around the unfinished old Old Main building sometime between 1856 and 1864. - Taxman Talk 22:46, August 22, 2005 (UTC)
Unknown
http://www.dreamlandscapes.com/space/space13.jpg Hello what is this? --Newsreporter 19:42, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
Unknown road
Hello what road is this http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/97489/2/Road_to_the_unknown.jpg? --Newsreporter 19:40, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
Impossible to say with so little to go on. Could be almost anywhere, but reminds me of Switzerland. Shantavira 17:23, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
Unknown ___location
Hello where is this? http://www.trailblazersww2.org/gettypics3/Unknown%20Location%201.jpg --Newsreporter 19:36, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- With absolutely no proof and very limited memories of the city, it reminds me somewhat of Bristol. --Brasswatchman 06:04, August 23, 2005 (UTC)
- I'd concur that in some respects, it does look a little like Bristol, although of course, Bristol has been redeveloped so much that some of the older architecture is no longer there, making deduction and comparison like this tricky. I'll ponder this one for a while in the back of my head and get back to you if I have an answer. Rob Church Talk | Desk 01:37, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
- My contact in Bristol says it's not Bristol, but could be Llandudno. However, the pic comes from a site dedicated to World War II Campaigns in Central Europe so I think we're looking at Germany. Maybe ask on the German Wikipedia? Shantavira 08:00, 26 August 2005 (UTC)
Bell of Silence
Hello does anyone know anything about this? --Newsreporter 19:24, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- Did you mean the "Cone of Silence" of the comedy Get Smart? -- Toytoy 01:26, August 23, 2005 (UTC)
Serial Number Location on a Model T Ford Truck
Are you asking where you would find it, or what format they take, or what they mean, or who came up with them, or ... ? Proto t c 14:59, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
Pedefiles
Do they abuse both male and female children, or do they choose one gender only?
- There is no simple answer. Some prefer one sex over the other, while others abuse children of both sexes. See Pedophilia. Ground Zero 21:52, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- In exactly the same way as for adults who are attracted to other adults it depends on the individual - some are attracted to girls, some to boys and some to either. I cannot cite any sources for this, but I have a vague recollection of hearing somewhere that the proportion attracted to either gender is higher than the proportion of bisexual adults in the general population; if this correct or even if the study was scientifically rigourous and statistically significant I cannot say. For those attracted to both, I suspect that the 'availablity' (for what of a much better term) of the children has an impact on who they become involved with. See also the Paedophile article. Thryduulf 21:58, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- I don't think it's a question of these paedophiles being "bisexual" as much as it is that they are attracted to "children" as children, and not as boys or girls. Ground Zero 22:03, 22 August 2005 (UTC)
- I agree. Many people tend to confuse paedophilia with homosexuality. The fact that a particular paedophile is attracted to children of the same sex does not make them a homosexual. The fact that a particular paedophile is attracted to children of the opposite sex does not make them a heterosexual. The fact that a male adult is attracted to other male adults does not mean they have any sexual interest in little boys (or little girls for that matter), despite what some elements of popular culture and media-induced hype would often have us believe. Hetero-, homo- and bi- sexuality all relate to sexual activity or relationships between adults. Where the victim of an adult's sexual attention is a child, that is paedophilia, pure and simple. I am even tempted to say that the majority of paedophiles whose victims are the same sex are heterosexual rather than homosexual when it comes to their relationships with adults. That is just my belief and I have no evidence to back it up, but certainly media reports would tend to suggest this is the case. Cheers JackofOz 02:14, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
The Greek word "paedophilia" means "love of boys". Despite this, paedophiles can be attracted to boys, girls, or both. While most paedophiles are men, I'm sure female paedophiles exist. — JIP | Talk 18:49, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
- Arguably, see Mary Kay Letourneau. Ground Zero 18:55, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
We have an article on how to cite Wikipedia, and it seems likely that some people do. Are there some examples of books, papers or articles that cite Wikipedia? Radiant_>|< 14:03, August 23, 2005 (UTC)
NTB IN BENIN
- You need to ask a question. See NTB and Benin perhaps? Dunc|☺ 15:15, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
- I found the NTB article to be pretty uniformative, to be honest... but I would hazzard a guess that the user is looking for the application of negotiations to end non-tariff barriers to trade in agricultural produce for Benin, one of the major achievements of the Uruguay Round of the Agreement on Agriculture here is a start. Trollderella 16:47, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
InuYasha
In the wikipedia article on Inu Yasha, found at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inuyasha
It states that there is an episode #168 available only in Japan.
The most popular/frequented websites on the Inu Yasha anime do not list or mention this episode, neither do the various fansub sites that have followed and translated the Inu Yasha anime.
Can I please have further information on this reference?
Thank you
- Someone here might know but the better bet would be to ask on the talk page for that article, Talk:InuYasha. Dismas 21:26, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
Can anyone give me a plot synopsis of what's happened in the past week on General Hospital? I haven't been able to see the show due to my schedule. Hermione1980 20:42, 23 August 2005 (UTC)
- Soap Opera Central has recaps of several soap operas, including General Hospital. Chuck 21:47, August 23, 2005 (UTC)
PLEASE HELP!
I am writing a term paper on James D Watson and i would like his email address
- The article James D. Watson says that he serves as chancellor of the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. This link http://www.cshl.edu/ at the bottom of the article gives a contact link. hydnjo talk 00:54, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
What is Wikipedia's copyright date?
Please see Wikipedia:Citing Wikipedia (presuming that's what you're aiming at).--Pharos 01:40, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
But, I think it is also important to note that technically Wikipedia's contents are not copyrighted. The text and much of the other contents are released under the GNU Free Documentation License.ike9898 00:35, August 26, 2005 (UTC)- They most certainly are. You can't licence something unless it's copyrighted, and I certainly haven't agreed to give up the copyright on my edits. We merely licence it under the GFDL to allow others to reuse it. --fvw* 00:38, August 26, 2005 (UTC)
- Oops. You know, that makes sense now that I think of it. (I'll strike my comment to avoid spearding mis-information. ike9898 01:44, August 26, 2005 (UTC)
- They most certainly are. You can't licence something unless it's copyrighted, and I certainly haven't agreed to give up the copyright on my edits. We merely licence it under the GFDL to allow others to reuse it. --fvw* 00:38, August 26, 2005 (UTC)
- So to answer the original question, the copyright date on a Wikipedia article can be determined by looking at the page's history. Gentgeen 08:53, 26 August 2005 (UTC)
beggarman, thief (1979)
Hello, Do you know where I can purchase a video of the mini-series Beggarman, Thief (1979)? thank you,
- I think you actually mean Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy of the same year. Hopefully you'll find it easier to buy now (especially with shopping links on the right hand side of that IMDB page). --bodnotbod 19:05, August 24, 2005 (UTC)
- Beggarman, Thief is the sequel miniseries to Rich Man, Poor Man, but there is no listing for it at amazon, so I imagine it isn't released on video. Zoe 22:29, August 24, 2005 (UTC)
Adding a Biography
I would like to add the biography of Roberto Alvarez-Galloso,CPUR to Wikipedia.
- Well, I don't know who he is, and google wasn't much help, but if you can establish the fact that he's notable for something, go ahead and write the article! You don't need anyone's permission to write an article. Happy writing! Dismas 13:04, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
How to determine if a book is first edition or first printing
How would you determine if a book was first edition or first printing? Does it mean anything if there is not an ISBN # on the book? Are Book Club Editions thought to be worth less or are they altered in any way from a "normal" publication? What is a "remainder mark?" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_publishing Thanks for any help. Barbara Guest
- Usually stuff like the book's edition are mentioned on one of the first few pages together with it's copyright notice. Each seperate edition needs a new ISBN, so if you could establish one it would help. Maybe the book doesn't have an ISBN because it's self-published. I could try to find out more if I knew the title. - 131.211.210.12 13:27, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- If the book is old it might not have an ISBN number. Ornil 14:17, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- First editions are generally those which do not mention on their imprint page any other editions or reprintings. Book Club editions are generally worth less than original editions as they are mass produced and sold direct to the consumer. Since they are new editions they might well be altered in some way; they might even be completely resigned and re-set. Books without an ISBN are those published before about 1970, or for private circulation, or self-published by someone who does not understand the ISBN system. A remainder mark is any mark, on the outside of book, used by the publisher to show that the book has been withdrawn for the normal markets and that the remaining stock has been sold off cheaply to a remainder specialist. Shantavira 14:30, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- Since books don't necessarily tell you whether they are first editions, try searching a large antique book seller like http://www.abebooks.com/. See if they list a first edition of your book. See if it matches your book in every respect. If so you probably have a first. Notinasnaid 17:47, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- I was under the impression that the edition numbers in the front page counted down sequentially to 1 if the item was a first edition. Some newer titles also specify "First Edition." As an example, I've a book near me which counts "10 9 8 7 6 5 4" indicating a fourth edition. Rob Church Talk | Desk 01:47, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
- I think, but am not sure, that those numbers may actually be printings rather than editions. If a book actually says "first edition" on the copyright page, it almost surely is one. but many books never use this wording. DES (talk) 00:47, 26 August 2005 (UTC)
- Yes, those numbers are (re)printings. Shantavira 08:02, 26 August 2005 (UTC)
english bank notes
Can you tell us which denomination of bank note did the Bank of England introduce in 1752 and withdraw in 1945.
joyce.peter@tesco.net
Peter
- I can't answer your question, but our article on British banknotes provides some clues. Warofdreams 13:57, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
I'm assuming that this is a quiz question. If I recall correctly all denominations above £5 were withdrawn in 1945 to counter the forgeries produced by Operation Bernhardt. Question is what was introduced in 1752? I would guess the tenner. Jooler 01:38, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
submarines of the world
According to a NY Times article about the recent distressed Russian submarine, 38 countries currently have submarines. Do you all know which countries?
thanks, Richard
- our article on List of submarine classes lists:
- Australia
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- Netherlands
- Singapore
- Soviet Union / Russia
- United Kingdom
- the Category:Submarines by country also inlcudes
- Norway
- Turkey
- Peoples Republic of China
- Other countries can be inferred from separate articles
- Poland (ORP Orzeł)
- Finland (Vesikko)
- Pakistan (PNS Hangor)
- Although that doens't get to 38. Thryduulf 16:13, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- 17. The United States Navy has the odd submarine or 10. -- ALoan (Talk) 17:03, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- 18. Denmark (HDMS Sælen (S323))
- Also this from [Jane's http://www.janes.com/regional_news/europe/news_briefs/jdw990602_04.shtml] about Danish submarines surving military budget cuts. AlMac|(talk) 07:28, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
- 19. Argentina (ARA San Luis) -- ALoan (Talk) 17:07, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- From a Google search, 20
- 20 Israel,
- 21. Sweden (HMS Gotland (Gtd)),
- 22. India,
plus from here ,
- 23. Greece,
- 24. Iran,
- 25. Indonesia,
- 26. North Korea,
- 27. Malaysia,
- 28. South Africa,
- 29. Taiwan,
- Query Spain and Portugal.
- Does anyone have a copy of Jane's submarines? -- ALoan (Talk) 17:22, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
Also
- From hazegray.org...
- 34 - Bulgaria (1 ex-Soviet) [5]
- 35 - Croatia (1 "ex-Yugoslav midget") [6]
- 36 - Romania (1, inoperable) [7]
- 37 - Yugoslavia (1) [8], though this dates to 2001 so presumably Serbia/Montenegro now.
- 38 - Colombia (4) [9]
- 39 - Brazil (4, 1 building) [10]
- 40 - Venezuela (2) [11]'
- 41 - Peru (4, 2 reserve) [12]
- 42 - Chile (3, 2 building) [13]
- 43 - Ecuador (2) [http://www.hazegray.org/worldnav/americas/ecuador.htm
- 44 - Egypt (4) [14]
- 45 - Algeria (2) [15]
- It also looks like Cuba may have had subs, now derelict. Note we're past 38 - some of these may have recently been paid off/scrapped, or are too small / sufficiently inoperable to not be included in the counts. I think I culled all the duplicates, though. Shimgray 22:47, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- A key source is [Jane's http://www.janes.com/]. AlMac|(talk) 07:25, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
where in the hell can i purchase group x's albums?
hey up everybody, i wanna get stepping on the crowetch owf your americain presidaint, (by group x) but, i cant find anywhere that supplies this c.d that can send it out to either the u.k or spain, just what can i do?! please help!
magie mai
- This delightful question by 81.47.71.21. hydnjo talk 21:38, 24 August 2005 (UTC)
- The Group X article has a link to their website which has a section for buying exactly what you want: http://www.groupxarab.com/buy.html ¦ Reisio 22:59, 2005 August 24 (UTC)
Citytv Edmonton through the internet
I am interested in getting CKEC through the internet, because I live in another province and my cable provider doesn't have rights to that channel. I don't have money to invest in a satelite dish, which is the only way I could get the channel on TV. Can anyone guide me with regards to how to obtain access through the internet, and which website I should visit to set it up?
Salouah
Subsidiary vs. Joint Venture
To whom it may concern:
I am writing a case study for a foreign enterprise [ABC Co.] that set up an equity joint venture with a local company here in Shanghai, China [ABC (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.]. I would like to know if it is correct to call ABC (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. a subsidiary of ABC Co. (the mother company) even if its not a wholly owned subsidiary but a joint venture with a local chinese company. The equity share is 70% foreign, 30% local.
I appreciate your kind help.
A Wikipedia member Lui Dacera
P.S. I am extremely thankful of this website. I am hoping that I can contribute some contents as soon as I get some free time. Thank you again.
NEW YORK AREA
Could you please let me kmow if any part or district of South Shields was known as New York. I have an address 1 Coronation St New York 1907., but very much doubt if this refers to America. regards Robert
- You are llikely looking for New York, Tyne and Wear, part of North Tyneside near North Shields. There is also a "New York" in Lincolnshire in East Lindsey. These places are not historical; they still exist today.--Pharos 10:20, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
Are Old Reference Desk Questions and Answers Archived?
- Have a look at the top of this page. - 131.211.210.14 09:08, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
- Or just follow this link: Wikipedia:Reference desk archive. -- FP <talk><edits> 09:11, August 25, 2005 (UTC)
Pain management
Would you kindly let me know if there is any reference material on the 'best practice' relating to the British Medical Association on pain management and the use of drug treatment. How for instance do they avoid drug dependance or excessive use of the same drug i.e opiods or similar drugs that can lose effivacy or through excessive use, body tolerence, or addiction. i am particulalry interested in paracetomol/codine preparations. Prescribed or over the counter.
I hope this makes sense.
i much appreciate your time.
Steve Manning
steve manningandco co uk
Hi Steve. You may find this article interesting Addiction warning for painkillers - the BMA do not have a Best Practice guideline for pain management, but there a few links on the right of this BBC article that may help you. Proto t c 11:16, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
points of view about fast food restaurant
From the top of this page: "The Wikipedia Reference desk serves the same function as a library reference desk. It answers questions about the world around us.". Please read the rest of the instructions there and ask a question with details on exactly what you want to know. - Mgm|(talk) 13:00, August 25, 2005 (UTC)
- If the questioner goes to WP:RD and selects Post in any category they get an edit window with no instructions. Also, since your response was not indented I thought at first that it was the question. hydnjo talk 18:42, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
WD & HO Wells
Hello there,
I was just wondering if you might have any information on collectable items around the time of Queeen Victoria for the above mentioned Tobacco company formed in 1876?
Thank you for yor time Chris Evans
Pop out side menus
How do you create pop out side menus for a website similar to these? Is there a nice little java script or a program which will generate the necessary code? --Fir0002 10:41, August 24, 2005 (UTC)
- http://www.htmldog.com/articles/suckerfish/dropdowns/example/vertical.html
http://www.htmldog.com/articles/suckerfish/dropdowns/ ¦ Reisio 13:46, 2005 August 24 (UTC)
- That's exactly what I wanted, but I don't know much about html, and I can't follow the steps laid out in that second link. Could someone with more skills tell me exactly what I'd put into a cell (I'm using Frontpage with the td tags) for the drop down menu to work? the text is obvioulsy irrelevant as I can at least find and replace that! --Fir0002 12:12, August 25, 2005 (UTC)
- I'm using Frontpage with the td tags - that's bad on both counts. FrontPage creates terrible code and table cells (<td>'s) should not be used for layout. If you can provide an image of what you want or the website as it exists now, though, I can provide explicit instructions. ¦ Reisio 19:16, 2005 August 25 (UTC)
- Ok, this is the basic layout of the page (I'll probably be making some changes to the banner though) Along the left blue bar is where I want the pop out menus. There needs to be about six inital choices on the menu: accomodation, shopping food and services, events listing, historic places, gallery and links. In accomodation there has to be three more options: Motels, Bed & Breakfast, Hotels and Hotel Units, Farmhouse or Groups, and Caravan Parks. Then in each of those groups there will be some more options (if you could maybe just put item 1 etc to about 10? I think I should be able to catch on!)
- I'll also want to put some more options to food and services but I haven't decided yet. If I can't catch on to what you've done with the rest I'll ask you then
- Thanks so much for your help!!! --Fir0002 06:27, August 26, 2005 (UTC)
- I'm using Frontpage with the td tags - that's bad on both counts. FrontPage creates terrible code and table cells (<td>'s) should not be used for layout. If you can provide an image of what you want or the website as it exists now, though, I can provide explicit instructions. ¦ Reisio 19:16, 2005 August 25 (UTC)
Bob Mackie Barbie Empress Bride
In speaking with several individuals the question that repeatedly comes up is why do some of the Bob Mackie Empress Bride Barbies have a certificate of authenticity and others don't? Some of us think that the original first grouping that saturated the market did not have the certificates. Is it possible that this logic is correct? Please help us solve this mystery question. Thanks so much for your time and effort. Teri O.