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Check This Out

I need to cite something from this, how can I post it? http://web.archive.org/web/20110628183448/http://members.fortunecity.com/nrbq1/tinnitus.html It is about someone who suffers from tinnitus. Reply ASAP... Miss Bono (zootalk) 18:35, 8 April 2013 (UTC)

Unfortunately, that is not a reliable source, in my opinion. Please note that some of the listings have question marks. It appears to be an individual person's project, so is unlikely to have had fact checking and professional editorial control. When I get to a computer, I will look for a better reference. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 18:42, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
I can't see a thing, remember my rpoblem with the internet. I found this reference here in Wikipedia and I wanted to ask your opinion and ask for your help. Thank you :) Miss Bono (zootalk) 19:01, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
It isn't the original page, it is an archived copy. It is a big long list of famous people, many of them rock musicians, who supposedly have tinnitus. I noticed that George Harrison and Beatles producer George Martin have question marks. There are a few links but they are dead. Some listings have lots of detail. Others are just a name and a couple of words. The Edge has no details. Bono has a sketchy story, and says he mentions it in his lyrics. Hope this helps. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 19:16, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
I think it helps! Doesn't say which lyrics???. Thank you! Miss Bono (zootalk) 19:28, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
No specific lyrics are mentioned.Cullen328 Let's discuss it 19:33, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
Check the Personal Life section of Bono's article. the last entry, and tell me what you think.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 19:46, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
i don't know if this link is much better than the former, http://members.fortunecity.com/nrbq1/tinnitus.html.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 19:51, 8 April 2013 (UTC)

To Do List

I was trying to make a proper To Do List for the WP U2, but it just stay unformat. I need some help. Miss Bono (zootalk) 17:07, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

See WP:LIST for information on a variety of ways to format lists. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 17:27, 9 April 2013 (UTC)


R/GA client list

Hi - why did you delete the new R/GA clients i added in? this is no self promotional but factualy acurate.

GeorgeGriffwell (talk) 15:47, 10 April 2013 (UTC)

I removed it for several reasons: First and foremost, it is unreferenced and therefore unverifiable. Secondly, you have stated that you are an employee of this ad agency. Therefore, you have a clear conflict of interest and are strongly discouraged from editing this article. Wikipedia is a neutral encyclopedia, not a marketing tool for your company. I also posted a note on your talk page. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 15:58, 10 April 2013 (UTC)

R U THERE?

Hello, It's been a while since I haven't heard about you  Miss Bono (zootalk) 17:46, 11 April 2013 (UTC)

As I mentioned previously, I work in construction, and am at different jobsites, usually for just one or two days. Some days I have lots of spare time, and other times very little. Today, I have been working in a rural area, and haven't had an internet connection on my smart phone all day long. It was a tough job but I made good money. So, it is 7:30 p.m. now, and I just got to a small city and picked up an internet connection. I will be driving for about an hour, will have a late dinner with my wife, and a shot of whiskey, and will then go to bed. That is how it goes sometimes. Some days you will hear much more from me. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 02:33, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
I hope you have enjoyed your meal with your wife. it's good to gather with the people we love... Talking about whiskey, i would like someday to have a taste of Jack Daniel's. Well... I also hope that you have had a good night. it's 8:15 am. over here now. Let me know when you are available.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:15, 12 April 2013 (UTC)
Here I am. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 14:38, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

I am right now at a French Course!. Today is my B-Day  Miss Bono (zootalk) 14:51, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

i am here!  Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:29, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

If you mean that it's your birthday, then a warm Happy Birthday to you! A French course? How many languages do you speak? I know a few words in a few languages but English is the only one I know well. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 14:57, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

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Thanks for the kind words

I appreciate you taking the time to stop by my talk page. You are the first person whos really said anything remotely positive instead of a sea of criticism I dont understand. I really am pretty discouraged and still not sure I understand this issues with that article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amanda_Blain It does seem to me because I approved it in the "wrong" manner more than anything else that it turned into almost a witch hunt. I know you can't point to other articles as an example, but I read submission information extensively and perhaps you could give me an some points as to why my sources are no good? I'd appreciate the help. I don't want to waste any more time creating articles for all the trouble its causes currently.

For example: Looking at this page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allen_Steck that was lower on your talk page for mountaineering, I see a lot of secondary industry specific sources. There are no "new york times" but it seems a lot of "industry specific books and publications" Those kinds of sources were not 'counted' on the article i submitted (social media sites) and many stated it was just advertising.

I went through the category of "internet personalities" and some like http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Sledd http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Lanin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brooke_Candy http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesca_Dani Etc... none have anything but direct sources. I honestly thought the article had enough going on, but at this point it seems ive rubbed some admins the wrong way and im not sure anything except an entire biography in the new york times on Blain would get it approved. (although the article that did that I submitted people also said was advertising, so really all in all.. just confused.) Thanks again for stopping by Geek4gurl (talk) 21:10, 14 April 2013 (UTC)

Thank you for visiting my talk page, and I am happy to explain my point of view on the matter. As for the AfC process you went through, that means little to me. I rarely get involved with Articles for Creation, and don't claim to know the relevant policies. I have never put any of my articles through AfC, and have always just moved them from a sandbox to main space when I believed that they were ready. And none of my articles has ever been deleted.
Thank you for asking about Allen Steck, which may prove illustrative here. I wrote that article back in 2009, just a few months after I started editing Wikipedia. Your comments about sourcing indicate that you have a misunderstanding about what we are looking for with significant coverage in a reliable source. I am not going to wikilink to a bunch of policies and essays. If you want links, just ask and I will give them. What we want is professional editorial control and a reputation for accuracy and fact checking. There is nothing wrong with a source being "industry specific" as you put it, as long as the source meets those other standards. In the case of the Steck article, I referenced works published by the University of California Press, The American Alpine Club, Sierra Club Books, Wilderness Press, The Mountaineers, and Sierra Magazine. In the field of mountaineering in the United States, these are sources of impeccable reliability and absolute integrity. There are plenty of mountaineering blogs and self-published websites. I did not cite these because I preferred to use the best sources. The exception is that I linked to an interview on John Gill's website for some information about Steck's senior years. Gill is one of the most famous American rock climbers of the 20th century, and such an interview is OK, not to show notability, but to fill in some biographical details once notability is established.
Here is my opinion, which I believe is shared by a large percentage of experienced editors: With a few rare exceptions, the vast majority of material on social media sites has no professional editorial control, has to be considered self published, has no reputation for accuracy or fact checking, and is therefore unacceptable for establishing notability on Wikipedia.
When it comes to articles about internet celebrities, issues of advertising and promotion are very real. These people are for the most part, young go-getters at the beginning of their careers. A Wikipedia biogaphy for them may be a "stamp of approval" in a sense, but that is secondary to the interests of experienced editors. Our purpose is only to improve the encyclopedia, and that means declining biographies of those who are not yet truly notable. If you take a look at the Steck biography, and my other mountaineering biographies, you will see that these people are all dead or very elderly. Their accomplishments took place decades ago, and they have nothing personally to gain from recognition in Wikipedia. But they were all outstanding athletes with indisputable accomplishments in a very demanding and dangerous sport. Steck had three major first ascents, including a first ascent in 1950 in Yosemite Valley, and the route still bears his name 62 years later. He received two major mountaineering awards, and climbers don't throw awards around lightly. So, I am very confident that Steck is notable.
Please also note that the Steck article has a fair amount of biographical information regarding his education, his military service and his career, as well as his climbing accomplishments. That shows that he has received significant coverage. Contrast that with the article about Amanda Blain, which is devoid of biographical detail, other than an unreferenced date of birth and unreferenced birthplace. How can we verify those facts? The article in that sense is not really a biography but is more a discussion of her blogging and social media activities.
It is not necessary that reliable sources be from publications as famous as The New York Times, but it is essential in my mind that we have significant biographical coverage by reliable, independent sources in order to have a biography of a living person. Especially when the person in question may obtain professional or financial advantages by having a Wikipedia biography. Opening the floodgates means that Wikipedia's reputation will be ruined, and soon it would become as irrelevant as MySpace without Justin Timberlake.
I am a very active participant at Articles for Deletion, but one thing I don't do is nominate articles for deletion myself. Other editors nominate and I review. I am a volunteer and I get to choose my own role, the one I'm comfortable with. My role at AfD, as I see it, is to investigate those articles that catch my interest, express an informed opinion explaining my reasons, and to bring forward reliable sources when I find them. If so motivated, I will often expand the article, adding sources and removing inappropriate content.
I think that you overestimate the influence of administrators in AfD debates. I have never seen an AfD debate that was swayed by administrative power. Debates are shaped and swayed by arguments rooted in policies and widely accepted guidelines, and the quality of the sources. The opinion of a non-administrator such as myself is just as important and legitimate as that of an administrator. I do not hesitate to take the other side from an administrator, and commenting on AfD debates is not an administrative function anyway. When an administrator happens to nominate an article, or comment on an article, they are doing so as an ordinary editor. If the debate has good arguments on both sides, an administrator will close the debate and make the decision. But non-administrators close uncontroversial debates all the time. I choose not to myself, but others often do.
I took a quick glance at the four articles about "internet celebrities" that you mentioned. I think that it is safe to say that it is highly likely that I would be making "delete" recommendations if these articles came before me. But they haven't.
I hope that my responses help you understand the perspectives of this particular editor a bit better. Please feel free to ask me further questions at any time. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 23:44, 14 April 2013 (UTC)

This is actually extremely helpful. I can see the difference here. Thank you for taking the time to respond. The point between live and dead (at least in this instance) and the industry, also makes me understand a bit more why people might be 'harsher' on it. I think i'll tuck the article away and come back to it at a later time if there is more press. Maybe I'll spend some more time on editing other articles. Geek4gurl (talk) 12:39, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

Spoken English Corpus

Thank you for your quick reply and clear explanation of the situation concerning my article. You have given me much to think about, and I can see that I still have a lot to learn about how WP works. I will see what I can do to improve the piece. I think my fundamental misunderstanding has been about the possibility (from WP's point of view) of a conflict of interest. This has never been an issue in my career as an academic, because one's motive for writing something there is always to provide information from one's own expert point of view that will inform one's students and fellow-researchers. What prevents most academics from writing self-publicizing hype is the risk of ridicule from their peers. I was careful not to write anything evaluative about the SEC in my article, but I could certainly write about how it relates to other well-known corpora if that would improve it. Thanks again, RoachPeter (talk) 07:50, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

THANKS FOR YOUR WISHES

I had a great b-day. My boyfriend took me to arestaurant and I had a cool dinner with white wine. And then I went to my dad's and I had a special time there. The best thing I did in my b-day was being able to thank my mom with a wonderful dinner for having me. I dind't knbow about your b-day, so HAPPY belated B-Day! Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:53, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

That sounds like a wonderful celebration, Miss Bono. Thank you for sharing some information about your family life. I appreciate that. And thanks also for your belated birthday greetings. I keep it low key, but some nice things were receiving greetings on Facebook from friends all over the U.S. and several other countries. And one of my oldest and dearest friends, who lives hundreds of miles away, sent me a beautiful and masculine bracelet. And I have the love of my wife of 31 years and my two sons. So life is good. Warm wishes to you. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:15, 16 April 2013 (UTC)
Yeah, that's when you realized how much people care about you.Kind regards from your Cuban friend or co-worker :D  Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:05, 16 April 2013 (UTC)

Let Me Know

let me know when you are around :P  Miss Bono (zootalk) 18:40, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

Morliegh

I am willing to work on Morleigh's Article but i have nothing to do. I need something for her early life and references.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 20:23, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

I am busy with work now, but will go over things tonight, OK? Cullen328 Let's discuss it 20:46, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

Lean design

Jim,

Thank you for your suggestions. I am in the middle of edits and additional references. I have changed my ID at the recommendation of Wiki to ensure that it does not appear as self-promotion.

My new wiki ID is Schipwiki. The article is now at

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Schipwiki/sandbox

You'll notice that I have broadened the definition of lean design and noted where the term originated. I have added additional reference in the first section to show the breadth of applicaiton of Lean Design.

I am in the process of adding additional references. This will take me a few days. I will let you know when the entry is ready for the next review.

Thanks for your help.

Tim S. Schipwiki (talk) 04:27, 16 April 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for the update, and I hope my suggestions were useful to you. Please give me a "heads up" when you are ready for reviews of the latest version of your article. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:45, 16 April 2013 (UTC)

Jim,

Here is the heads up on the latest edits for Lean Design. Lean Design is described more completely, I went back to describe how it differs from traditional design. I went back to most of the main literature on the topic to reference the descriptive elements of Lean Design. I took a lot of care in the latest go around to make the article as neutral as possible. Again - thanks so much for your help. Please let me know if you think it needs further editing, or whether it can be published and then followed by additional referencing. I plan to continue to keep it up to date, and I hope others will also add to it and refine it.

Best regards, Tim S.

Latest Edits to Lean Design

Hello Jim,Thanks so much for your suggestions. They are much appreciated, and thanks for your patience and advice as I refine the entry on Lean Desgin. On the latest version I updated Lean Design to be bold. I fixed the references to refer to actual books or articles, and not other Wikipedia entries. And then, I linked words within the text to other Wikipedia pages where possible.

I did read WP:NPOV on the neutral point of view, verifiability, and "no original research". I have fixed a number of these locaitons. I also expressed a couple of differences in the descriptions by different authors. For instance: in discussion about the four value stream versus the four domains. Same concept really, but two different ways of describing it by two different authors.

I have written extensively for business and am published, but encyclopdia writing is quite different. I am learning!

If I have missed something, or there is still a spot that is not neutral please let me know. It feels much more neutral now to me.

Hopefully we are a little closer to the finish line.

Best to you, Tim S. 24.247.254.154 (talk) 23:12, 18 April 2013 (UTC)

Tim, after doing a little copy editing, I have moved your draft article into the main Wikipedia space. Congratulations on writing a really nice article! Cullen328 Let's discuss it 05:06, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for Moving LEAN Design to the Main Page

Jim, Thanks so much for your work on Lean Design. I am thrilled to have this on Wikipedia. I saw it right away and showed it to my friends and family. Sorry I didn't get a chance to write you back until now. I will get the word out to the Lean Design community. They will be very pleased to see this piece of knowledge has been posted. And, thanks so much for your expert coaching and edits on my first Wikipedia post.

Best to you, TimSchipwiki (talk) 12:16, 20 April 2013 (UTC)

Languages I speak

I speak Spanish, English, French, Italian, a little bit of Portuguese, I started a course of Greek but I left it soon after, and also I started to learn some Russian but I quited. I am willing to learn German.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 13:40, 15 April 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for correcting my typos, i added some "s" by accident... sorry lol  Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:08, 16 April 2013 (UTC)
No problem. Was there a terrorist attack?? What was the vandalism about?? Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:40, 16 April 2013 (UTC)
Yes, Boston Marathon bombings. Three dead, 25 with severe injuries, nearly 200 injured in total. My wife and I were in Boston for a Wikipedia event in 2011, and I have run in shorter races in San Francisco. Very upsetting.
I said something on an administrator's talk page that an anonymous IP editor didn't like. This person vandalized my page three times with hateful, obscene statements. So it goes. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 20:35, 16 April 2013 (UTC)
Tonight, I have done a bit of research for you. I hope that it is useful. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:59, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
Thanks jim. It's really upsetting what happened in San Francisco. Do the Members of Wikipedia go to events?? Niiiice.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:20, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
Actually, the terrorist event was in Boston, on the east coast.
Wikipedia sponsors lots of events all over the world. Wikimania is the biggest, which I have never attended. The Boston event I attended in 2011 was a conference on Wikipedia in higher education. There are events at Wikimedia headquarters in San Francisco from time to time. I have attended a couple of women's edit-a-thons. These are group editing sessions intended to encourage more women to participate. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:05, 18 April 2013 (UTC)

Draft of U2 Article

What should I do?? PS: Thanks for Fixing my User Page.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:23, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Try working on formatting the references regarding Morleigh Steinberg. See WP:CITET for templates to make it easier. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 14:40, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

I am a little lost on that (:?)... i need you to tell me what time is in Calif. to know the differences between our times... Over here is 11:43 am.... And what about this: [[1]] What do i have to do??  Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:43, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

It is 10:35 a.m. in California now. There is a three hour time difference from Miami, and I assume Cuba is in the same time zone. Try experimenting with the reference formatting for Morleigh. Just cut and paste the information into the blank template. You can't do anything on Vaillancourt now. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 17:38, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Can I give you some details I need for the Improvement of Morleigh's Article??? Miss Bono (zootalk) 19:41, 17 April 2013 (UTC)

Sure, ask me anything, any time. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 19:58, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
I need to know If she has another siblings as well as Roxanne. Also I need the name of her mother and the exact date of her birth. I gotta go now. talk to you tomorrow. C U L8er  Miss Bono (zootalk) 20:21, 17 April 2013 (UTC)
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The Citation Barnstar The Citation Barnstar
for your efforts on Morleigh's Article... Enjoy it  Miss Bono (zootalk) 16:45, 18 April 2013 (UTC)

Morleigh Steinberg

I am seeing copypasting done by you. Please explain. Anna Frodesiak (talk) 06:18, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

The article was a collaboration with a new user who lives in a country with extremely limited internet access. While the article was in sandboxes, I temporarily posted extensive quotes from various sources to allow the other editor to read source material in context. She structured the article, and extracted a few, much briefer quotes. Last night, I copyedited and moved the article to main space. I intend to continue working on the article to verify that everything is properly sourced and referenced. If you see specific problems, please point them out or feel free to edit the article as well. Thank you. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 14:52, 19 April 2013 (UTC)
I understand. Well, quotes are fine, if cited, but what I saw was not in quotes. As you know the article best, and what you added, please do what I did: copy paste sentences into google and see what comes up. Thanks for the explanation. Best wishes, Anna Frodesiak (talk) 22:25, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

Barnstar

I am working in a new barnstar for WP U2 but I am not able to upload it to wikipedia. I feel like my work was in vain. Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:37, 19 April 2013 (UTC)


U2 Barnstar

The U2 Barnstar
I hereby award you the U2 Barnstar for your efforts in helping Wikiproject U2. Congratulations! For your Contributions on Morleigh Steinberg's Article This is not the One I've been working on, but it counts!!  Miss Bono (zootalk) 14:08, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

Available

Are you on-line  Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:47, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

Take a Look

[[2]]... this is what i am planning to do next. What do you think??Reply ASAP  Miss Bono (zootalk) 17:10, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

A beer on me!
For the success of all the people involved in the development of my first article and WP: U2. Specially you and User:Pjoef. CHEERS!!  Miss Bono (zootalk) 19:33, 19 April 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Israeli breakfast

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 20 April 2013 (UTC)

silver

I agree with you. However, the article goes beyond that. 1. They shadowing unproven into disproven, whereby no shadowing should be done, and if done, that should be in direction of proven since fda has accepted two cs products for external application; 2. They agreed not to use primary sources especially without adjunct reliable secondary sources, yet do that. See la article and quackwatch. 3. They decided that individual products won't be mentioned in this general article, yet mention letter of fda addressed to specific sellers merely for changing the context of specific web sites ten years ago. Ryanspir (talk) 21:21, 20 April 2013 (UTC)

It seems to me that the distinction between external application and ingestion is clear. As for me, I am glad that Quackwatch is considered a reliable source for evaluating medical quackery, and if the Los Angeles Times covers the legal aspects pertaining to fraud or con games or whatever, then that seems like a reliable source to me. I am in favor of the very strong preference for using secondary, review type articles for referencing medical claims. So, we will have to agree to disagree. Take care. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 21:30, 20 April 2013 (UTC)
Actually Quackwatch is not considered a reliable source. There is one decision of Arbcom regarding this and in that decision using of Quackwatch was denied because it's poor, partisan source (according to arbcom). Before something can be considered a quack substance, there should be in my opinion clinical trials proving that it's ineffective. LA calling a substance "quack" implies that it is not effective, and that is biomedical determination for which a secondary reliable source must be given.
Btw, I have seen that you are a writer and offering to one person a mentor-ship. Could you extend such a courtesy to me as well? Thank you. Ryanspir (talk) 14:30, 21 April 2013 (UTC)
I have responded on your talk page. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 15:50, 21 April 2013 (UTC)

Apology

In an effort of friendship, I apologize for any statements that could be interpreted as inappropriate for the Huell Howser article talk page. Thanks. Cmguy777 (talk) 03:52, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

I am grateful for you reaching out to me, and I want to assure you that I was not offended by anything you said. The very nature of our collaborative work here means that there will be content disputes. As fallible humans, we must always work to prevent those from deteriorating into interpersonal disputes. I think that we share an appreciation for Hueull Howser's love of California, and share that love as well. So please take a brief break to let emotions settle, and then let's work to improve the article about Howser, based on consensus. I bid you peace. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:03, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

Have I??

Look what I won...User_Talk:Miss Bono Miss Bono (zootalk) 17:42, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

eve references

Can you find this for me and post it on you mentor page? I need to make the most of any information for the improvement of the article

 Miss Bono (zootalk) 16:03, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

I can't do it now because I am away from a computer using a smart phone. I am at a customer's house. I will do so tonight. Cullen328 Let's discuss it
Thanks friend. Good Luck! :D  Miss Bono (zootalk) 18:47, 22 April 2013 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

For your recent helpfulness at Wikipedia:Teahouse/Questions.

Stuartyeates (talk) 08:34, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

Friend! :D

Thanks for calling my your friend... it's a pleasure. TheOriginalSoni told my that I need to set up archival for my talk page, and he said you'll know how to do it. can you help??  Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:58, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

Please

Join this discission Miss Bono (zootalk) 18:04, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

Look at this... User:Miss_Bono/Eve_Hewson I am working on it in a sandbox before add the new information to the main article.  Miss Bono (zootalk) 19:27, 23 April 2013 (UTC)

Miss Bono, I have very little experience editing articles about the gorgeous actress daughters of major rock stars, and their current boyfriends. This material may come perilously close to gossip, but if properly sourced, it is OK I guess. So, when it comes to boyfriends, we want high quality sources (for reliability) and recent sources (since boyfriends can come and go). Please don't take my comments as anything negative. Just use the best sources, and all will be well. Do you understand my concerns? Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:09, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

ok... I need a favour in order to correct a vandalism at my talk page: here's the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk:Miss_Bono&diff=551917006&oldid=551915697

the part of She is an idiot. Thanks!  Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:11, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

Hi Cullen328, thanks for suggesting adding to the disambiguation page in response to my Teahouse question on redirects. I have followed your suggestion. Thanks again! re: Made in USA Brand Certification Mark AndreaAufden (talk) 13:43, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

Light My Day

My other WikiFriends and you have lighten my day!! Thanks Jim, BTW you can call me Laura if you want. My friends used to call me Harper since that's writer pseudonym... Have a good day U 2 :P  Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:28, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

If you mean Harper Lee, then that is an awesome nickname. Though she was a One hit wonder with To Kill A Mockingbird, she also collaborated with her dear friend Truman Capote (my dad's favorite writer) on In Cold Blood. She is a wonderful person, and a brilliant (though not prolific) writer. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 04:57, 3 May 2013 (UTC)
I love Harper Lee, but Harper it's my writer pseudonym too, since I write my own stories (since i was 15 years old). I was reading In Cold Blood by Truman Capote but I lost the book, I don't know where my little cousin put it. Bono wrote a song (Exit) based in that book. Best Wishes. Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:05, 3 May 2013 (UTC)

GRAMMAR

I have something to ask.. what's the difference between "fast" and "quick"???  Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:58, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

They have a similar but not identical meaning. Fast refers to physical speed, so a runner or a car or a jet plane are fast. Quick relates more to time. It was a quick conversation, or a quick meal. Often but not always they can be used interchangeably. Each has secondary meanings that differ. Sometimes a smart person can be called quick, because they learn quickly. And fast might be a bad thing to say about a woman. She gets involved with a guy very soon after meeting him. So those are secondary meanings, or connotations. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 16:54, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

Wow! Thanks. Also I have problems with the use of "That" as a complementizer/subordinating conjunction, and to introduce a restrictive relative clause. I usually tend to get insecure when I have to use it  Miss Bono (zootalk) 17:35, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

Now you are using grammatical terms that I haven't thought about for 40 years. So, I can't give you formal rules. But if you give me any example sentence, I will do my best to describe proper usage, at least as a 61 year old Californian sees it. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 17:43, 24 April 2013 (UTC)
  • there are times where i must to use "that" in a sentence and there are times where i must not, like when I have to omit the "The" word. I don't know if you understand. I try to think of an example otherwise I will point that out when I am writing something :P  Miss Bono (zootalk) 18:03, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

EVE HEWSON

Let's quit form Eve Hewson and focus on a more important articles related to U2. What do you think?? The imroving of Paul McGuiness is a perfect shot, I think  Miss Bono (zootalk) 20:12, 24 April 2013 (UTC)

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Bono to GA and then to FA and the finally to TFA

What do you think? I think it's a great bet, since Theroeadislong is working on Paul McGuiness article. And my knowledge of Bono is far better from my knowledge of Paul McGuiness. Yesterday, a friend of mine told me how much do I look like Ali Hewson in 1986  Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:15, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

I have never worked on a GA or FA, but it seems very possible, since there is abundant source material. I will read up on the process. I will also find a photo of Ali Hewson from around 1986, just out of curiosity. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 17:03, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
Is exactly one picture where she is with Bono in Ajibar, Ethiopia.

NOTE: Tell me when you are able to start working on Bono´s article. I think it would be better to start in a sandbox  Miss Bono (zootalk) 18:39, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

A Barnstar For You

The Original Barnstar
For keeping me calm when I though I couldn't go on for all those personal attacks Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:18, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

paul mcguinnes

Looking at your picture and his picture, I agree that he looks like 70 years old :P..You look great. Do you have an earing?? Cool!  Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:25, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

I wear two earrings in my right ear and one in the left. I got the first piercing at 17, the second at about 40, and the third just a year ago. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 16:28, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

Cool Jim. hehehe :D Are you following a pattern for adding earrings??  Miss Bono (zootalk) 17:02, 25 April 2013 (UTC) And why Cullen328??  Miss Bono (zootalk) 17:05, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

Both of those questions are quite personal, and I am not willing to share that information with all the Wikipedians who stop by here. I will tell you in an email, OK? Cullen328 Let's discuss it 17:48, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
Ok, Jim. Also if you want to know anything about me I will respond to you in an email. Remeber, I have problems this month with my email account and I won´t be able to respond very quickly...  Miss Bono (zootalk) 18:11, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

Did you find the picture?

?? Miss Bono (zootalk) 20:04, 25 April 2013 (UTC)

Is it a black and white photo with Bono wearing a sweater, full beard and bushy hair, and Ali has a lock of hair hanging over her eye? Cullen328 Let's discuss it 21:46, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
That´s it Jim.... lol :) Tell me if you are available now. And contact me via email to the email I have enable in Wikipedia-- Miss Bono (zootalk) 22:15, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
Here I am. What's on your mind? Cullen328 Let's discuss it 22:18, 25 April 2013 (UTC)
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Mentorship

Kindly read my reply on my talk page. Ryanspir (talk) 01:45, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

I'm also a Jew as yourself. I have emigrated to Israel from USSR in 1991 and currently traveling in SEA. Ryanspir (talk) 18:56, 27 April 2013 (UTC)
Although I don't concentrate on Jewish topics, I have written three articles related to Judaism, Joseph Asher, Hagafen Cellars and Fred Rosenbaum. Your comments would be appreciated. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 19:03, 27 April 2013 (UTC)
I will try to take a look and comment, however even though I have emigrated to Israel, I have spent more time to travel around the world than actually living there. :)
I have tried to write something with a sense of how to use science/mathematics to prove Existence of God, however I fail to organize it in a meaningful argument. It has started in the section Ultimate Coincidence on the Existence of God and continued across different talk pages, crystallizing into assumption that our time-space continuum is infinite and eternal, thus there are infinite chances of having life. However we do not see the extra-terrestrial life. I have proposed that the only possible reason for it could be existence of God.
I'm not sure if you see any sense in it, but if you will give it some deep pondering, you may see that I might be actually right.
Do you think you could help me with it? Ryanspir (talk) 16:47, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
I am sorry, but Wikipedia is not the place to discuss original research. There are many other websites where such a discussion would be appropriate, but not here. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 16:55, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
Yes, you are right. My goal however is after organizing the reasoning into a meaningful brief, to seek for a reasonable source and then it could be included on the Existence of God article. Ryanspir (talk) 17:41, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
I have read the first article, it looks nice. 'Shalselet' could be better spelled as 'Shalshelet' I think.
'they were confined to internment camps until the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the Philippines in December 1941.[2]' Are you sure that Japanese attacked both Pearl Harbor and Philippines in the same month? (Just asking).
Maybe it should have somehow mentioned, that Jews being close to Germany (and the rabbi particularly) not only because he was born there, but because most Jews spoken Idish language at that time, that is similar to German language.
Maybe you could mention that Breira means 'choice'.
A photo would be useful. Ryanspir (talk) 17:39, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
Thank you for your comments. In order, I used the transliteration from the original source. Not only did the Japanese attack Pearl Harbor and the Philippines in the same month, but the two attacks were only 6 to 7 hours apart. It was December 7, 1941 in Hawaii and December 8, 1941 in the Philippines, because of the international date line. Actually, most highly educated and acculturated German Jews, such as Rabbi Asher, spoke German instead of Yiddish. Instead of translating Breira, I linked to Breira (organization), which translates the name as "alternative", which is certainly a synonym for "choice". So far, I have have not been able to find a properly licensed photo of Rabbi Asher. I appreciate your observations. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 19:01, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
Well, since Rabbi Asher lived in Germany, obviously he would speak German :). I mean, most of the Jews used to speak idish between themselves and it's a language which is similar to German to such an extent that Idish speakers could understand German language I think.
I'm not perfect in Hebrew, but shalshelet or sharsheret () because letter shin is being transliterated as 'sh' and if someone did it differently, it might be a mistake. However though difference is negligent its interesting why first letter shin will be transliterated as 'sh' and the very same letter again later in the word as 's' :). As the article written good, it's difficult tfor me to point to any vivid mistakes, so I`m left to point to the minor ones :). Ryanspir (talk) 15:42, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Good Morning!!

Hey, Jim. I was glad to receive your emails yesterday, I replied yesterday night. Miss Bono (zootalk) 12:10, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

Good morning, Miss Bono. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 14:18, 26 April 2013 (UTC)
Did you receive my last long email?? And... when can we start improving Bono´s article?? Miss Bono (zootalk) 14:27, 26 April 2013 (UTC)
I got several emails from you. I think you will find one from me when you check next time. As for Bono's article, have you read the Good Article standards? Where does the article fall short? That's where to start, I think. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 15:01, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

Let´s take our converstaion into you mentorship page :)  Miss Bono (zootalk) 15:04, 26 April 2013 (UTC)

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Hi Jim,

First of all, thank you for your encouraging words about my maiden entry, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Dnikkir/Nicholas_A._Basbanes.

I followed your suggestions and did the body-copy wikilinks (maybe with a little more enthusiasm than was necessary, but I think they're okay). I Changed the reference to other Wikipedia articles to wikilinks and removed them from the references section. And finally, I converted the bare URLS in references and any remaining in external links to article title links. But I think I've done something wrong. Two of my external links to pdfs showed errors when I tested them (A World of Letters: Yale University Press, 1908—2008, and University of Missouri Interview). Did I do something here? They used to work okay. How do they look to you? Is it my acrobat reader?

Thanks for your help.

Dnikkir (talk) 12:34, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

Never mind about the links. It was my machine newly loaded with conflicting Acrobat Readers. Fixed the conflict and the links work fine again. I would very much appreciate a new read from you to see if I have missed anything. I would appreciate it if you can find the time.

Thanks. Dnikkir (talk) 14:24, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

Excellent work. I responded at greater length on your talk page. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 15:48, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Jim, and for the info about Glen Dawson. I read that Nick Basbanes interviewed Blumberg during his trial for his book, A Gentle Madness, but couldn't find a secondary source to use the info. This process hasn't been easy, but it's been interesting and I do appreciate your help.

All the best, Dnikkir (talk) 17:41, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

Message from Gagegs

Greetings and Salutations Jim,

This is gagegs, but you can call me Gina. I saw your comments first thing this morning, and what a lovely way to start the day, friendly helpful voices. I think I'm falling in love with Wikipedia!

As you may or may not be able to tell, I am brand spanking new to Wikipedia, but I intend to spend a lot more time here. I am working on my Rittenhouse School article for a graduate course in Public History, which is due Monday evening. Now that the article is "live" (Yay!) I intend to spend time working on it even after the class is over. I had always wanted to submit an article to Wikipedia, but I had no idea how involved, or how wonderful and fun the process can be. All of you editors/contributors/chat folks have been wonderfully helpful and kind. I can't tell you how much I appreciate it, and I can see why so many people contribute to Wikipedia. What an amazing place!

I've used Wikipedia on my job (Project Director/Analyst/Consulting archaeologist), and now it's my turn to give back. I am just starting my journey, and am woefully inadequate and uneducated about the process, guidelines, etc., but am more than willing to learn. So,I apologize upfront for any unintentional faux pas (I'm sure I've committed several), which reflects my inexperience. I'll be frantically working on the article this weekend, but commit to working diligently on my Wikipedia skills once this semester is over (three more days!).

Thanks again for all your help, comments, and kindness Jim, and all the folks on Wikipedia! Now, on to address your comments and begin today's work! Cheers,gagegs (Gina)Gagegs (talk) 16:38, 27 April 2013 (UTC)

ACHS

How do you feel about the text now? I think I'm done. Revent (talk) 06:08, 28 April 2013 (UTC)

I think that your work improves the article, and I thank you. I don't see a source for the statement that enrollment is now at the projected full enrollment of 2,200. Though the school now has four classes, I suspect that it will be several years before that enrollment level is met, as local subdivisions are built out. Other than that, I have no concerns. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 06:16, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
Yeah, I didn't actually see an exact source for that, which is why I didn't cite one, but it was 'anticipated' in the article and a couple of refs, and I was more concerned atm with the phrasing re past events stated as in the future. I probably should have put a [citation needed] and will do so now. Revent (talk) 06:29, 28 April 2013 (UTC)
Actually, the sources given support other statements in the article, but fixing the inline cites (since some would need to be moved) would take a major edit, and I didn't want to mess with that until the actual text was finalized. Revent (talk) 06:35, 28 April 2013 (UTC)

(poke) Take another look? I looked up and cited exact enrollment, and I think I got the stuff in the infobox done (for some odd reason, average SAT/ACT data is missing in the state database. Revent (talk) 05:58, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

BTW, you're not supposed to use flags or wikilinks in the 'country' field. Template:Infobox_school. Revent (talk) 05:59, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Rittenhouse Elementary School

Howdy Cullen328. You are a gem! Thanks for fixing it for me, and for telling me what I did wrong. I can't wait until the day when I have this all down pat. I was terrified of doing this article (it's 1/3 of my grade)...well, I'm still terrified, but I'm also looking forward to having time after this semester is over to really dive in and learn all I can about Wikipedia. It's confusing and intimidating to a newcomer, but you have made it so much less so. I can't thank you enough for your help.

I will be working on the article the rest of tonight and tomorrow. I know it needs a lot of editing, and the citations are a mess, so that's my next task. I think I have a better handle on how to fix the citations (keep your fingers crossed), as everyone has been kind enough to walk me through the process. Now, I just need to breathe, slow down, and take it one step at a time, slowly :)

gagegsGagegs (talk) 01:53, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Hi there Gina,
You are very welcome. You are doing fine, the article is looking better every time I look at it, and please feel free to ask more questions at any time. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 01:56, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
I noticed this (yes, I'm watching you Cullen. It's auto. :) ) and poked my nose in for a few tweaks. Convert templates are kinda hard. I also also added some categories. Revent (talk) 04:42, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
Happy to have your input, Revent. Cullen328 Let's discuss it 05:11, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Hi Jim

I reply to you email but my aunt hasn't connect yet to send it. I am willing to work!! :D Hope your day's good  Miss Bono (zootalk) 13:19, 29 April 2013 (UTC)

Are you mad? Miss Bono (zootalk) 17:45, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
Not at all, Miss Bono. I am just very busy. I am working in Silicon Valley today, about 75 miles from my home, and the project requires a lot of attention. I promise, you will hear from me at length this evening. Is your email access better, or should I leave a message on the mentorship page? Cullen328 Let's discuss it 19:10, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
Leave a message on the mentorship page. things at home are very bad. so i won't be able to check any mail until tuesday afternoon and it will be the mailen@ not the other email address. anyway, leave a message for me on the mentorship page. all the best for you and your family :)  Miss Bono (zootalk) 20:26, 29 April 2013 (UTC)
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