User talk:Akendall/archive

Not all lists make sensible templates

This clumsy box signals a basic misunderstanding of the point of these templates: here's a big box at the bottom of each page, with no source for Plutarch's text. This is material for References. The only article where such a list of the subjects of Plutarch's Lives is relevant in the least, is at Plutarch. What does it do for the Wikipedia reader to see a box with a list of other people with vitae by Plutarch? Doubtless, the editor who created this box will think this is simply my opinion. --Wetman 15:23, 14 February 2006 (UTC)

My RfA

Could you reconsider your vote on my RfA? I've agreed not to block anybody for at least a year after I get admin privileges. --Carnildo 04:22, 21 March 2006 (UTC)

Usernames

Hi User:Akendall i am wondeeing how to transfer my editing capabilities over to an acxount name on Wikipedia. How can I turn my IP page into my own account like you did? And so that my own alias can appear in the message sig tildas.. Thank you in advance. -JH 68.24.131.174 (talk) 17:25, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

Long time no see!

Good to see you back!

Valfontis (talk) 15:57, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

Indeed, welcome back! I looked through this page's history, but did not see you being properly welcomed to WP:ORE before. So here you go:

Welcome to WikiProject Oregon! If you'd like, you can add the WP Oregon userbox to your user page using this code: {{User WikiProject Oregon}}. Check out the ongoing and archived discussions at WT:ORE and be sure to add the page to your Watchlist. If you are new to Wikipedia, it's a good idea to browse through the core principles of Wikipedia as well. The project home page at WP:ORE has many useful links to get you started. The recent changes and recent discussions links will display recent edits on articles within the project's scope. Welcome!

—EncMstr (talk) 16:46, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

Incorrect content

I removed the content from that page, because it had no sources to back it up. Obviously, someone who put it there thought it was a joke to mention Mormons fighting Mongols with flying machines and other stupidities. Let's take things seriously. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 173.228.224.183 (talk) 10:30, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

• Thanks for pointing that out - you're absolutely correct! :) I reverted my own changes on Burgruine Rosegg. Thanks for your help in keeping Wikipedia vandalism-free! -- akendall 10:35, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

Gamersinformations

I've changed your db-nonsense to db-web. It's in Malay or Indonesian, and about a blog. When you come up against something you can't understand at all, it's likely to be in some form of Foreign. (If it's written in wiggly letters, it IS in foreign.) Copy some or all of it into Google Translate and set it to auto detect. It doesn't recognise all languages, so if nothing remotely like a translation appears, copy some of the text into Google search with quotes. If the whole thing is found off-wiki, it's probably a copyvio. If not, remove the quotes. If the words come up, look down the list for a clue to language by the domains. Of course, if it's something like ytrtcyttlgc or rererertrextrextr, it is nonsense, and things like "aardvark spin collusion cream fire-iron" can be nonsense or simply very bad machine translations. Nonsense other than the trtreewzrezwrewqqq type is rare. Most of it is Foreign. Peridon (talk) 11:41, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

• Thanks for the tips! "Aardvark spin collusion cream fire-iron" is awesome, by the way. :) -- akendall 12:12, 30 January 2012 (UTC)

Agneepath Box Office Data

Hey, the figures reported on that website were nett, not gross. Also, nett means after tax deduction as per http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nett I keep a lookout on the page and am trying to combat vandals. In reality, the box office data should be like this:

Agneepath collected ₹21.76 crore (US$2.7 million) on the opening day, breaking the record of the first day collections of Bodyguard. The film also set new circuit records in Mumbai, CP Berar, Nizam, and Mysore. However, it witnessed an unprecedented fall on its second day, dropping by almost 50%, and collected ₹11 crore (US$1.4 million) nett. The film managed to recover a bit on Saturday and netted around ₹12.50 crore (US$1.6 million). Agneepath recovered even more on Sunday and grossed ₹62.11 crore (US$7.8 million) nett over its extended four-day weekend.

The film experienced another sharp drop in collections on Monday as it was a working day and netted around ₹7.50 crore (US$940,000), but managed to take its five-day total to ₹69.50 crore (US$8.7 million). Agneepath grossed ₹6.50 crore (US$810,000) nett on Tuesday and Box Office India predicted that the film would finish somewhere close to ₹115 crore (US$14 million) nett at the end of its run.

Thanks for the headup though. I'll try and keep it as consistent as possible but no one else seems to care about the film because people aren't really as passionate about it as they are with films of other stars. -- Asher Madan 09:48, 1 February 2012 (UTC)

Talk abaut Mogilev State A.Kuleshov University

Dear Sir/Madam

I am writing to you as The Head of International Relations Department of Mogilev State A. Kuleshov University. I have created the page about Mogilev State A.Kuleshov University, but it has been deleted. I can asure you that I have the copy right from www.msu.mogilev.by as I am one of the translater and creater of this page. The idea of creating the page about Mogilev State A.Kuleshov University at http://en.wikipedia.org is to let more english speaking people know about our University. Please could restor the page.

Hope for your understanding

Sergei Machekin

The Head of

International Relations Department, Mogilev State A.Kuleshov University Republic of Belarus

e-mail: msu@msu.mogilev.by; ird-msu@mail.ru fax: +375 222 283626 http://msu.mogilev.by — Preceding unsigned comment added by Timon323 (talk • contribs) 06:56, 6 February 2012 (UTC)

revert in Freenet

While I understand and agree to why you did that revert, please do not bite newbees. The editor used quite bad English, wrote in subjective form, and did not follow the Wikipedia article style. This should mean we respond by informing him on the proper way to edit Wikipedia, not use the vandalism template. Belorn (talk) 22:24, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

inre Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/International Quorum of Motion Picture Producers

I invite you back to the AFD discussion and offer that you take a look and the sources so-far added to the article. I agree that as originally nominated you had valid concerns, but they have begun to be addressed and continued improvement is easily do-able. As we now have the involvement of an editor other than the author and now have third-party substantiation, perhaps you might be inclined to withdraw your nomination? Schmidt, ^{MICHAEL Q.} 05:38, 19 February 2012 (UTC)

World Factoring Yearbook

I'm leaving this message as you're listed as a current participant of WikiProject Business. I was informed yesterday that the current World Factoring Yearbook (circa £150) is now free for download as an ebook. It's a matter of filling out this form. I'm not sure if you'll find this useful as a reliable source, but I thought I should let you know that it's freely available online. I apologise in advance if this doesn't interest you! All the best, The Cavalry (Message me) 14:45, 23 February 2012 (UTC)

You're Invited! Wikipedia Takes Portland 2012

<font=3> You're invited to participate in Wikipedia Takes Portland 2012, an annual event which occurs each September in Portland, Oregon as part of Wikipedia Takes America and Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States. Photographing sites in Portland listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the main focus of Wikipedia Takes Portland. This year the event will kick off at Saturday, September 22nd at noon at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Currently, there are no formal plans--this is simply an opportunity to meet fellow Wikipedians before trekking around PDX to photograph sites on the Register. Not interested in coming downtown? You can still upload your images as part of the international photo competition. Be sure to RSVP and share the results of your work HERE (number of images uploaded, links to galleries, successes, feedback, etc. Click here for more information about meetups in Portland! --Another Believer (Talk) 15:07, 20 September 2012 (UTC)

You're Invited to Wikipedia Loves Libraries 2012 (Portland, Oregon)!

<font=3>WIKIPEDIA LOVES LIBRARIES: MULTNOMAH COUNTY EDIT-ATHON! You're invited to participate in Wikipedia Loves Libraries 2012, an edit-athon hosted by Multnomah County Library for the purpose of improving stubs relating to Multnomah County. The event will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 2:00-4:00pm at the Central Library in downtown Portland. You can view details about this Wiki Loves Libraries event here. Be sure to RSVP and share the results of your work HERE. Click here for more information about meetups in Portland! --Another Believer (Talk) 21:11, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia edit-thon: Saturday, February 9, 2013

WIKIPEDIA EDIT-ATHON! You're invited to the upcoming Wikipedia edit-athon, scheduled for Saturday, February 9 from 2–5pm in Old Town. Sponsored by Wiki Strategies and Prichard Communications, the event will begin with an introduction to Wikipedia, followed by an edit-a-thon focused on Portland's food scene, all things that "Keep Portland Weird", and local startup businesses. Details and signup here!

Hope to see you there! --Another Believer _(Talk) 16:37, 15 January 2013 (UTC)

You're invited! Women's History Month Edit-a-Thon at the University of Oregon

Saturday, March 9 - Women's History Month Edit-a-Thon at the University of Oregon - You are invited!

Come celebrate Women's History Month at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon, on March 9! This event, facilitated by WikiWoman Sarah Stierch, is hosted by the Fembot, in collaboration with ASOU Women's Center, the Center for the Study of Women in Society, the School of Journalism and Communication, and the UO Libraries. Please bring your laptop and be prepared to edit about women and women's history! The event is March 9, from 1-4 PM, at the University of Oregon Library. You must RSVP here - see you there! SarahStierch (talk) 20:23, 16 February 2013 (UTC)

Portland "Wiknic" 2013!

	"WIKNIC" 2013! You're invited to the upcoming "Wiknic", scheduled for Saturday, June 22. In typical Wikipedia fashion, you can help decide the location. Details and signup here!

Hope you are able to attend! --Another Believer _(Talk) 22:49, 11 June 2013 (UTC)

Wiki Takes Portland 2013!

WIKIPEDIA TAKES PORTLAND 2013! You're invited to participate in the upcoming "Wikipedia Takes Portland" campaign, to be held during the month of September. The local campaign occurs annually in conjunction with Wikipedia Takes America and Wiki Loves Monuments in the United States. Photographing sites included on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) is the main focus of Wikipedia Takes Portland. In typical Wikipedia fashion, you can work individually or create a team. Details and signup here!

--Another Believer _(Talk) 16:55, 1 September 2013 (UTC)

Wikipedia Edit-athon!

WIKI LOVES LIBRARIES 2013! You're invited to attend the upcoming "Wiki Loves Libraries" edit-athon. The event will be held from 1–4pm on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at the Portland Art Museum's Crumpacker Family Library, located on the second floor of the Museum's Mark Building (formerly the Masonic Temple). The edit-athon will focus on the local arts community (but you can work on other topics as well!). It will also kick off the Oregon Arts Project, an on-wiki initiative to improve coverage of the arts in Oregon. Details and signup here!

Hope to see you there! --Another Believer _(Talk) 15:41, 7 October 2013 (UTC)

"Wiki Loves Libraries" edit-athon in Vancouver, WA

	WIKI LOVES LIBRARIES 2013! You are invited to attend the upcoming "Wiki Loves Libraries" edit-athon. The event will be held from 2:30–4:30pm on Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the Vancouver Community Library (901 C Street) in Vancouver, Washington. The edit-athon will focus on creating and expanding articles related to Vancouver and Clark County. Details and signup here!

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Get your cameras ready! Christmas in Oregon and PDX Pods

This month, WikiProject Oregon features two photo campaigns:

• PDX Pods
• Christmas in Oregon

The concept is simple: upload photos of these two topics and share your work! Whether you upload one or one hundred, these images will help capture the culture of our state and illustrate Wikimedia projects. Have fun, and happy holiday season! You are receiving this because you are listed as an active member of WikiProject Oregon or WikiProject Washington. This message was delivered on behalf of Wikipedia:Meetup/Portland by EdwardsBot (talk) 19:45, 6 December 2013 (UTC)

Wiki Loves Pride

You are invited! Wiki Loves Pride

You are invited to participate in Wiki Loves Pride, a global campaign to create and improve LGBT-related content at Wikipedia during the month of June, culminating with a multinational edit-a-thon on June 21. The project is being spearheaded by two organizers with roots in the Pacific Northwest. Meetups are being organized in some cities, or you can participate remotely. Wikimedia Commons will also be hosting an LGBT-related photo challenge. In Portland, there are two ways to contribute. One is a photography campaign called "Pride PDX", for pictures related to LGBT culture and history. The Wiki Loves Pride edit-a-thon will be held on Saturday, June 21 from noon–4pm at Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 236 at Portland State University. Prior Wikipedia editing is not required; assistance will be available the day of the event. Attendees should bring their own laptops and cords. Feel free to showcase your work here! Wikipedia:Meetup/Portland/Pride PDX Wikipedia:Meetup/Portland/Wiki Loves Pride 2014 https://www.facebook.com/events/804661466218694 If you have any questions, please leave a message here. You can unsubscribe from future notifications for Oregon-related events and projects by removing your name from this list.

Feminist+Queer Art Wikipedia Edit-a-thon: Saturday, September 13, Portland, Oregon

			You are invited to the Feminist+Queer Art Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 from noon–4pm at the Independent Publishing Resource Center (IPRC), located at 1001 SE Division (97202). Prior Wikipedia editing is not required; assistance will be available the day of the event. Attendees should bring their own laptops and power cords. Female editors are particularly encouraged to attend, but all are welcome. Hope to see you there! If you have any questions, please leave a message on the talk page. You can unsubscribe from future notifications for Oregon-related events and projects by removing your name from this list. --MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 15:59, 4 September 2014 (UTC)

Art+Feminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon, Portland Oregon (March 7, 2015)

You are invited!

• Saturday, March 7: Art+Feminism – noon to 5pm

  Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the Portland Art Museum's Crumpacker Family Library (Mark Building, 2nd Floor; 1219 SW Park Avenue). Art+Feminism is a campaign to improve coverage of women and the arts on Wikipedia. No Wikipedia editing experience necessary; as needed throughout the event, tutoring will be provided for Wikipedia newcomers. Female editors are particularly encouraged to attend. Attendees should bring their own laptops and power cords.

Hope you can make it! If you have any questions or require any special accommodations, please let me know.

Thanks,

Another Believer

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