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April 1

Electronic signs

Look at the electronic sign on the far left side of File:Benson municipal building.jpg, the thing inscribed "To Place Messages Call Mandi 479-4719". Is there a specific term for this kind of sign, i.e. a sign with lots of little lights that can be programmed to change to a different message at desired intervals? "Electronic sign" seems too generic (it could embrace other signs too), and I can't think of anything that's workable. Nyttend (talk) 00:20, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

They are sometimes referred to as 'LED signs', 'dot matrix signs', or something similar. [1] AndyTheGrump (talk) 00:25, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

See LED display and Dot-matrix display. Dismas|^(talk) 00:28, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

How can I find out who is the biggest donor to Brooklyn College for a given time period?

Just wondering.--166.137.252.93 (talk) 07:44, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Donors, large and small, have the right to be assured that information about their donation is handled with respect and with confidentiality to the extent provided by law.

And here's the extent provided by law.

Can't help you beyond that. InedibleHulk (talk) 07:58, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Or maybe. If you become a donor, you have the right to "feel free to ask questions when making a donation and to receive prompt, truthful and forthright answers." They don't provide the extent of "truthful", though. InedibleHulk (talk) 08:03, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Thanks, but I was thinking how at the symphony or museums, for example, they usually provide a list of donors who *dont mind* if their name is disclosed as a donor (ie, they are not anonymous donors and are presumably proud to be a supporter). Do colleges have a similar list?--166.137.252.93 (talk) 12:20, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

They may or may not; they are under no obligation to provide such a list. Which means that while one could feasibly exist for Brooklyn College, there is no reason to assume it does. --Jayron32 14:07, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Jayron, I think it's our job to tell the OP whether such a list exists or not for Brooklyn College. --Viennese Waltz 14:17, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

If we believe one to exist, that may be a worthwhile use of our time. If we believed snipes to exist, it would be worthwhile to hunt them for meat and sport. I have a job, which feeds my family. This isn't it. --Jayron32 16:15, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Err. snipes exist. They are just difficult to shoot. LongHairedFop (talk) 20:52, 1 April 2015 (UTC)

Different snipe. ←Baseball Bugs ^{What's up, Doc?} carrots→ 18:34, 2 April 2015 (UTC)

"We encourage you to contact the foundation staff with your questions and comments." Wouldn't hurt to ask, if you haven't already. InedibleHulk (talk) 15:25, 1 April 2015 (UTC)