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August 7

Re: Record labels

Currently, I'm attempting to build up the record label Key Sounds Label to possibly a Good Article, but I haven't found any record label articles that are at least GA quality. Do any exist so that I can use one as an example?--十八 03:02, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

I didn't see any in the lists at WP:FA and WP:GA, which is weird considering there are like 10 about the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the KLF each, so you'd think they would at least get one of their labels up to GA. Recury (talk) 14:02, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

comicbook: dogs in space

Trying to remember the title of an Eighties comicbook. The title character is a Canidan, from a planet of Sirius(?), humanoid but with a doglike head. There was a supporting character named Kneedham who was infamous for causing a wreck while drunk (by no fault of his own). It's not Dagobah or Dagorlad, but I'll bet that the first letter is D. Any bells? —Tamfang (talk) 05:46, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Dalgoda! —Tamfang (talk) 06:41, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Numb3rs - Series 3 Episode 'The Mole' - Question

I watched this episode the other night and a reference was made to one of the characters (a counter intelligence agent) being identified because he wore his sunglasses on the back of his neck - apparently this was significant because it was something that people in the army/fbi/services are taught to do...My question is why? They never explained it in the episode. I've tried looking online without success. ny156uk (talk) 11:55, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Have you seen the ghost of Tom?

There are a couple different variations of this song, including this one:

Have you seen the ghost of Tom? Long white bones with the flesh all go-o-o-one oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-ooh Wouldn't it be chilly with no skin on?

I remember back in the day, there was a kids Halloween song called 'Ghost of Tom'. It contained the lyrics 'Have you seen the Ghost of Tom?' and 'Big shiney teeth' and 'Only one (something) to keep his tongue in'. Can someone find the full lyrics to this song? If someone can find the actual song, that would be off the meat rack. Much thanks. --Endless Dan 16:39, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Never heard the song before but is this what you're looking for? Dismas|^(talk) 16:59, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

No that's not it. That reads like the song I am refering to, but its not the same. The lyrics I remember are definitly in the song. This is driving me crazy!! --Endless Dan 17:23, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Someone back in 2000 was looking for the same song here, but I'm afraid that doesn't give us an artist or recording to confirm. They did provide the lyrics though (or what they thought were the lyrics) that mesh with your memory. Laenir (talk) 17:44, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Someone at this other thread in a post from 2004 attributes the song to "This is Music: Teacher's Book 7" by William Sur. Laenir (talk) 17:54, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

It was a goofy song we used to sing in second or third grade music class. I know it wasn't by an actual artist. The "This is Music" book would jive. --Endless Dan 18:37, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Dec. 2009 - This is what we sang in elementary school -- "Have you seen the ghost of Tom? Eyes bugged out and nose too long with big ugly teeth and a shiny white chin, only one cheek to keep his tongue in."

That is the line I remember. we sang the song in 4th grade at Austin Elementary School in San Angelo Texas back in 1968

Looking for sports stats

Been through numerous sites. What I'm trying to find out is: - How many amateur athletes there are globally - weekend types or in organized sports - How many people participate in any sport on a global level

If anyone has a recommendation of where to look, great. I don't mind doing the research myself but I've been to ~50 sites and not finding what I need.Summerquest (talk) 17:42, 7 August 2008 (UTC)sportsquestion

You're probably not finding it because it's not sufficiently defined. If I golf weekly, I probably meet the criteria for being an "amateur athlete". But what if I golf once a month? Once a year? What if it's putt-putt? Does a line need to be drawn between jogging and walking a dog? Does athletic activity qualify you as an athlete? So yeah -- meaningful numbers for a statement that broad are going to be hard, if not impossible, to come by. I'd say "approximately six billion", were I asked to supply a number. — Lomn 17:58, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Looking for an anime

For the love of me I can't remember what it is called. It was a comedy with some ecchi elements in it. The main girl was some sort of demon I believe, and she keeps kiling the main character with a spiked club, then bringing him back to life. Other characters included her little sister, who was taller, bustier, and had an eyepatch, and also a girl with ram's horns. Does anybody know what this anime is called? BioYu-Gi! (talk) 21:13, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Are you talking about Excel Saga? 216.135.172.188 (talk) 22:46, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

No, it's Bokusatsu Tenshi Dokuro-chan (Club-To-Death Angel Dokuro-chan). What a bizzare and great anime! Here's the intro on YouTube for anyone who hasn't seen it. the wub "?!" 14:14, 8 August 2008 (UTC)

The Final Lines of Passions

What were the final words in the series finale of Passions and do they mention the word "Passions"? Ericthebrainiac (talk) 21:34, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Code Lyoko

When will the show Code Lyoko air in the United States again? 66.53.208.87 (talk) 23:28, 7 August 2008 (UTC)

Some time in 2009. Ericthebrainiac (talk) 15:54, 8 August 2008 (UTC)