User talk:Healkids
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[edit] Welcome
Hello, Healkids, and welcome to Wikipedia! Thank you for your contributions. I hope you like the place and decide to stay. Here are a few good links for newcomers:
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Again, welcome! —dima/s-ko/ 03:21, 15 September 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Jacob Avigdor
Thanks for the amendment - I got sidetracked by the categories and forgot to do a final check.HeartofaDog 13:05, 2 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] RE: You're welcome
You are welcome:) If you have any more questions or need some help, feel free to ask. Cheers, —dmytro/s-ko/ 17:43, 16 December 2006 (UTC)
[edit] The PRD/PAN
Healkids, if you get a chance, I'd appreciate it if you could change the description of the PRD/PAN parties in the Mexico entry. The PRD is a center-left party, and the PAN is a center-right party. Alternately, we can say that the PRD is a liberal party, and the PAN is a conservative party. Let's try to be consistent. And if we want to say that the PRD has "socialist" tendencies, let's also say that the PAN has "theocratic" tendencies. Let's strive for fair and balanced. I would make the changes myself, but I'm not registered. Thanks. [[[User:69.210.244.63|69.210.244.63]] 17:49, 26 January 2007 (UTC)]
Healkids, in the Mexican Political Parties section, the "right-of-center" and "left-of-center" modifiers are used. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_political_parties_in_Mexico [[[User:69.210.244.63|69.210.244.63]] 18:05, 26 January 2007 (UTC)]
It is not clear to me exactly what it is that you want. It already clearly states "PRD center-left and PAN center-right" as you request. I would rather not use terms as liberal or conservative as these are not well defined politically in Mexico. Same goes with "socialist" or "theocratic", both subjective and practically intertwined in politics there. Therefore I like it the way the parties are described in the article as it leaves much room for further interpretation as the case is in Mexico. Best!--Healkids 18:37, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
Hello Healkids. Thanks for responding. I'm referring to the way the PRD and PAN are described in the "Mexico" entry, where they are described as follows: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico There are three major political parties in Mexico:
* PAN: the National Action Party (Partido Acción Nacional). The PAN is a conservative party. President Felipe Calderón is a member of the PAN. * PRD: the Party of the Democratic Revolution (Partido de la Revolución Democrática). The PRD is a left wing party with socialist tendencies.
Healkids, describing the PRD as a "left-wing" party while describing the PAN as "conservative" is not fair and balanced. In fact, it reminds me of the Right in the US calling the Democratic Party as a "Far Leftist" one. Why not change the descriptions to "center-left" and "center-right", and eliminate any reference to "socialism" in the PRD section? Thanks. [[[User:69.210.244.63|69.210.244.63]] 20:21, 26 January 2007 (UTC)]
I see now. You did originally mention that I make changes "in the Mexico entry". Sorry I overlooked this. Let me see what I can do. Language must be chosen as to keep every one happy.By the way why aren't you "registered"? so you can make your own contributions? --Healkids 20:42, 26 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Religion
I have nothing against your contributions, which I found valuable. But I believe your want to literally translate concepts from Spanish that do not necessarily mean the same thing in English: see, for example the definition for irreligious, which you want to translate from "sin religión". As for non-practicing, the document you provided from INEGI classifies population according to religion affiliation not to religious practice. Non-practicing in English means you consider yourself part of that religion, yet you do not comply with its requirements; for example, a person that says he is Catholic but does not go to Mass except on Christmas, weddings and funerals. Clearly, "sin religión" does not mean "non-practicing". The most common usage in English for this classification is "non-religious", "no religion" or "does not adhere to any religion" (see for example: Demographics of the United States and Religion in the United Kingdom). I will not revert your changes, for now, as I will wait for you to read this message. It's just a matter of selecting the proper word in English, instead of trying to find a false cognate that does not necessarily work in English. --the Dúnadan 14:57, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
Dear Dunadan: I am glad you have "nothing against my contributions" as my only interest is to help Wikipedia and always do my corrections with utmost respect to the "correctees" . Regarding your comment, it was not I who used "irreligious" in the first place although the term did not bother me as it reflected (just like you yourself point out in Webster's) an appropriate translation for "SIN RELIGION"; then I did not mind it being replaced by you, as you thought some other term was more appropriate, however I had to point out that "atheist" was not the correct one. After reading your note above I agree that "non religious" would be the best one; thanks for sharing your thoughts and kindly make the change. Best! Healkids 18:21, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
- OK. I didn't like "irreligious" in that it implies hostility [1] which wasn't the case in this particular paragraph. I think the best rendering will then be either "individuals who affiliate to no religion" or "who adhere to no religion", in that it is far more specific that "non-religious". Thanks for responding. --the Dúnadan 18:52, 31 January 2007 (UTC)
[edit] RE: vandalism
Well, next time you see any vandalism from a user, you should warn him. Place {{subst:uw-vandalism1}} to yield a sort-of "first warning". If the vandal stricks again, place {{subst:uw-vandalism2}} for a second warning. Perhaps after the warnings, the anon will stop.. If not, place {{subst:uw-vandalism3}}, and the last time {{subst:uw-vandalism4}}. After his next vandalism after test4, notify the admins at WP:AIV. I hope that helps.. also, see WP:TUSER for more information about the warnings messages.. —dima/s-ko/ 21:31, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
- If the user doen't have a user page, just create it, and you should place the warnings on the talk page of the user. Semi-protection should be done when there is multiple vandals, where blocking each of them would not help. Otherwise, just revert him every time, and notify the admins if s/he doesn't stop after repeated warnings. —dima/s-ko/ 23:39, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Tyrawa Wołoska
Could you please clarify what it seems to be a discrepancy of dates, whereas the town was ....
ps.1.) Settled in prehistoric times, the sountern-eastern Poland region that is now Podkarpacie was overrun in pre-Roman times by various tribes, including the Celts, Goths and Vandals (Przeworsk culture and Puchov culture). After the fall of the Roman Empire, of which most of sountern-eastern Poland was part (all parts below the San), the area was invaded by Hungarians and Slavs.
The region subsequently became part of the Great Moravian state. Upon the invasion of the Hungarian tribes into the heart of the Great Moravian Empire around 899, the Lendians of the area declared their allegiance to Hungarian Empire. The region then became a site of contention between Poland, Kievan Rus and Hungary starting in at least the 9th century.
. This area was mentioned for the first time in 981, when Volodymyr the Great of Kievan Rus took the area over on the way into Poland. In 1018 it returned to Poland, 1031 back to Rus, in 1340 Casimir III of Poland recovered it.
ad.2.) In historical records the village Tyravia was first mentioned in 1402. The etymology is doubtful. The village was founded on the principles of the Wallachian Rights. In 1402, the ownership of Tyrawa (Tyravia) was passed over to the knights of Czech (Petrus) and his family.
... —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Silar (talk • contribs) 10:02, 7 March 2007 (UTC).
[edit] Cuauhtemoc
Wikipedia is about verifiability, not truth. It doesn't matter how strongly you believe that your version is correct (I happen to believe that this translation is correct), it's what's found in the sources that's important. It's particularly misleading to change the translation while keeping the reference, as it makes it seem like the reference supports your translation. --Ptcamn 21:28, 27 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Arnold Belkin
He is a Russian Mexican because he is of Russian origin, in this case his paternal grandfather was Russian. You do not need to have a Russian parent to be of Russian origin mor then you need a Mexican parent to be Mexican American. Do you really think all Mexican Americans have parents born in Mexico? At least half of them do not. Although they may have Mexican grandparents. --FateClub 18:03, 4 April 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Wikipedia New York Meet-Up
Howdy! Please come to the First Annual New York Wikipedian Central Park Picnic. R.S.V.P. @ Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC
--David Shankbone 18:57, 19 June 2007 (UTC)
Thanks for writing. I'll make an effort to find you and say hello.--Healkids 21:18, 19 June 2007 (UTC)
[edit] New York City Meetup
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New York City Meetup
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The agenda for the next meetup includes the formation of a Wikimedia New York City local chapter. Hope to see you there!--Pharos 20:28, 11 October 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Unspecified source for Image:Jacob_Avigdor.jpg
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[edit] Garota de Ipanema
Hola healkids. Creo que la inclusión del esquema completo de acordes de "Garoto de Ipanema" constituiría una infracción de la política de derechos autorales de Wikipedia, por eso el artículo tan solo contiene los primeros 5 compasos. Los acordes completos se pueden hallar en varios sitios en internet, por ejemplo en Fretplay. Un abrazo, LeRoc 21:32, 12 November 2007 (UTC) (Si desees responder, mejor en mi página en nl.wiki)
[edit] You're invited!
...to the next New York City Meetup!
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[edit] « שמועס »
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[edit] New mailing list
There has been a mailing list created for Wikipedians in the New York metropolitan area (list: Wikimedia NYC). Please consider joining it! Cbrown1023 talk 21:09, 22 February 2008 (UTC)
[edit] You are invited!
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New York City Meetup
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In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, and have salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects (see the last meeting's minutes).
Well also make preparations for our exciting Wikipedia Takes Manhattan event, a free content photography contest for Columbia University students planned for Friday March 28 (about 2 weeks after our meeting).
In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and (weather permitting) hold a late-night astronomy event at Columbia's telescopes.
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[edit] NYC Meetup: June 1, 2008
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New York City Meetup
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In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, elect a board of directors, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects (see the last meeting's minutes).
We'll also review our recent Wikipedia Takes Manhattan event, and make preparations for our exciting successor Wiki Week bonanza, being planned with Columbia University students for September or October.
In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and (weather permitting) hold a late-night astronomy event at Columbia's telescopes.
You can add or remove your name from the New York City Meetups invite list at Wikipedia:Meetup/NYC/Invite list.
Also, check out our regional US Wikimedia chapters blog Wiki Northeast (and we're open to guest posts).
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