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[edit] Marx, jack to Jack Marx

Thanks for pointing this out - I didn't notice the incorrect title! It should be moved soon. Frexes 14:12, 6 December 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Shona in Zambia

No problem re Shona as not a major language in Zambia. I listed it purely because it is spoken along the northern banks of the Zambezi (mostly near Kariba and east)--Vumba 11:58, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Rail Transport in Zambia

Sorry for the delay in replying. We got buried with a heavy snowstorm over the weekend and I didn't finish digging out until late last night.

In general terms, I see the "Rail transport in X" as an overview of rail transport in a specified region. It would be the location where additional detail would be once there is too much information for the "Transport in X" article. "Transport in X" would reference "Rail transport in X" as the {{main}} article for the subtopic. For example, Rail transport in Costa Rica contains the rail-specific information that would be too long for Transport in Costa Rica. Eventually, I see most of the general rail statistics information on the "Transport in X" pages fitting into a standard infobox on the "Rail transport in X" page; I haven't had a chance to build such an infobox for the whole series yet, but something like the box on Rail transport in Switzerland is what I'm thinking of. Slambo (Speak) 16:33, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Tower

I have never done any in-detail research about it. I just photographed it. Sorry. --Ineffable3000 03:08, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 6 March 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lukanga Swamp, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

--ALoan (Talk) 23:14, 6 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Vic. Falls

GRR. I was trying to keep the overview paragraph above the contents thing, but it didn't work. thanks for doing it for me... Deep Impact 03:49, 17 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] East African Campaign (World War I)

Hi Rex, Thanks for sorting out East African Campaign (World War I). My first edit simply added the book but it seems to have been applied to a version predating 12 March. Wikipedia does some odd things sometimes. Nunquam Dormio 07:27, 22 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Masquerade ceremony

Hi Rexparry sydney. Creating a masquerade ceremony stub was a great idea, and much needed. Thank you for doing that. All the best, Afv2006 07:37, 26 March 2007 (UTC)

The Geography Barnstar
For your superb work restructuring the article on Victoria Falls: in particular, for saving the introduction from perpetual counter-claims about "biggest"! JackyR | Talk 23:39, 29 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 30 March 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Robert Edward Codrington, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

--Carabinieri 11:02, 30 March 2007 (UTC)

[edit] SUCH WAS NOT VANDALISM

Just a reflection of what some of us think is true. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.35.108.94 (talk) 00:21, 6 April 2007 (UTC).

The above comment an example of behaviour which I think is worse than the schoolkids who add 'poop' and 'titty' to Wikipedia pages -- the person hiding behind the anonymity of an IP address. This one tried to turn the clock back 20 years on the South Africa page, and objects to being told they have vandalised the page. However, I wouldn't want anyone else who happens upon this little exchange to think that this behaviour is in any way representative of whites nostalgic for the apartheid years: most stand up for themselves and have a personal sense of honour, you know where you are with them, even though you disagree with them. Rexparry sydney 01:33, 6 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Signs (film)

Wikipedia is NOT the place for "extrapolation". That whole section you are trying to edit seems to be seems to be tipping towards the "Original Research Event Horizon" (something like the "Spam Event Horizon", if there is such a thing}. When you add your little bit it tips it right in the hole in my view. I am not saying that what you are adding is wrong. You may want to consider re-wording it to stuff you can cite and putting it under "Criticism"... although I notice from TALK that there seemed to be an edit war going on once apon a time over the "waterphobic aliens". 69.72.2.72 00:49, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

Thanks-- I have also left a message on your talk page, I see you've fixed up the Structure section. Rexparry sydney 01:32, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: 7 April

Still, they should have gotten a Level 4 warning. Also, to be honest, from what I've seen , the vandalism to your userpages wasn't all that extreme. My page has been vandalized 6 times I believe. I've seen racist comments put on pages, death threats, etc. Trust me, it gets worse. Mr.Z-mantalk¢ 01:48, 8 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "Strange Edits"

I'm not entirely sure what you are referring to, could you further elaborate? Sorry.EnglishEfternamntalkcontribs 01:29, 16 April 2007 (UTC)

Lumangwe Falls picture

I guess you are right. I have been trying to tell the system that the Lumangwe falls picture belongs to me and is free for any one to use. I took the picture early sept 2006. I would like to add the April one which has a lot of water. No the road is still gravel. From kasama to lumangwe is a 4-5 hours drive. I am yet to use this road to get to kawambwa. Yah let me get the feel of Wiki, then I will contribute more. Shula 16:01, 17 April 2007 (UTC)

from Kasam

[edit] Roy Welensky

I have a signed photograph and a couple letters from Sir Roy to my mother, Rosella (née Cohen) Ballin, who was born in Pittsburgh. It's my understanding they were cousins, but I don't know how. Perhaps User Rexparry sydney can be of assistance.Cardoso, née Ballin 09:09, 18 April 2007 (UTC)


Rexparry: Thanks for good work on lumangwe. I hope next time I upload, I will be able to do it. I notice something on Roy Welenskey. I grew up in Kabwe and i know his last residence. i think i have a picture of it. The frontage of the house has not been modofied. Shula 15:12, 19 April 2007 (UTC)


Kalungwishi River and it's Water falls Rexparry, I have added some information on Two hydro power stations about to be constructed on this river. Sad development. Shula 16:22, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Location maps for towns in Zambia

Hi. I just wanted to say that I'm okay with your proposal to replace the current town maps. --Acntx 10:27, 25 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Chienga

Hi, I've nominated an article you worked on, Chiengi, for consideration to appear on the Main Page as part of Wikipedia:Did you know. You can see the "hook" for the article at Template talk:Did you know#Articles created on April 23 where you can improve it if you see fit. MeegsC 09:28, 26 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Re: Victoria Falls photos

Thanks for the comments. Livingstone statue is situated in Zambia, on the way to boiling pot. Please check this photo Image:Statue_info.jpg in wikimedia commons. I visited Zambia in February 2007. Uttam h

I have some more photos and two video clips of victoria falls. Can you please help me in uploading files. Uttam h

[edit] Chiengi

Updated DYK query On 27 April 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chiengi, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

--howcheng {chat} 17:03, 27 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Luangwa River

Hi Rex, I left some clarification at talk:Luangwa River. I think all your points are excellent. It's not immediately obvious to a casual reader what an unaltered river would be -- so more explanation would be useful. And yeah, I only took out the note about animals and waterholes because I read that as being about the hippos which always stick to the water. But please feel free to edit away and clarify. I was just adding what I could from NGM. I wasn't sure why the Google Earth link was there, if you just used it to gauge distances, I'm not really sure that it's necessary to include in the links. --JayHenry 03:53, 1 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 6 May 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Christian de Bonchamps, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

--Carabinieri 09:05, 6 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Stairs Expedition to Katanga

Updated DYK query On 12 May 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stairs Expedition to Katanga, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the "Did you know?" talk page.

--Wizardman 15:54, 12 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] {{geographical imbalance}}

In response to your request at Wikipedia:Requested templates#Template for geographical imbalance of a section aimed at a region not the world, I have created {{geographical imbalance}}. I think it's a useful variant of {{globalize}}, so I'll start linking it on the appropriate template-related pages if there are no problems. –Pomte 09:40, 14 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Zimbabwe

Thanks for adding the citations and improving the wording on Zimbabwe. I believe the revolts referred to in that paragraph are the First Chimurenga, yes? Regards, Perspicacite 00:29, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

Thanks. Yes, First Chimurenga is Ndebele-Shona uprisings of 1896-7, the Ndebele part of which conflict is Second Matabele War in anglo-history. Parsons pages 183-5 is a good ref but I didn't want to put it in as I wanted to go through it and expand the para. Have run out of time now, hopefully someone else will do it. Regards. Rexparry sydney 02:08, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Warthog image size

Hi - I've reverted the image size back to thumb, per wikipedia policy. You can change how you view the image using your own user preferences - Tiswas(t) 10:13, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

No, you're wrong, Tiswas. That policy refers to images in the text, it does not apply to images in infoboxes and templates which already have a frame and set alignment. This box is a 'taxobox' for which the style is set up with a width to be set in pixels. You will see that as a result of setting the warthog pic to 'thumb' you have made a frame within a frame, furthermore the thumb is incorrectly aligned in the taxobox, so it looks bad. Look at other articles with taxoboxes such as Giraffe and Sable Antelope and you will see that the images are not 'thumb'. Regards, Rexparry sydney 10:44, 16 May 2007 (UTC)
Is this issue addressed in any of the policy or guideline pages? I'm unaware of any special consideration given to infoboxes in this regard - Tiswas(t) 10:52, 16 May 2007 (UTC)
Nevermind - I've found the relevant place in the Taxobox article. It appears to be a limitation of the template, rather than policy. - Tiswas(t) 10:58, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Talk:Rail gauge#Missing half an inch?

Hello Sydney, For the answer to your question read User talk:Peter Horn#Scotch gauge and User talk:Pyrotec#Scotch gauge completely. Both gauges 4 ft 8 in (1,422 mm) and 4 ft 8½ in (1,435 mm) appear to have existed at the same time. See also Scotch gauge. Cheers, Peter Horn 02:06, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

Add User talk:Pyrotec#Scotch gauge ===Rail gauge#Britain=== to that. Peter Horn 02:20, 21 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Mainline

Please don't change an article title (Mainline) by using redirect. That is what the move tab is for. Read Help:Merging and moving pages for the correct procedure. What you did hides access to the article's history. --Blainster 07:57, 22 June 2007 (UTC)

Sorry about that. I got into a tangle trying to sort out a chain of items and ran out of time to check it thoroughly, didn't realise all the ramifications. Regards, Rexparry sydney 06:28, 12 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Barnstar

Rexparry sydney is presented this Africa Award for his excellent contributions to Africa-related articles, with coverage all across the continent. Wizzy…☎ 08:34, 25 July 2007 (UTC) from the Africa-related regional notice board
Rexparry sydney is presented this Africa Award for his excellent contributions to Africa-related articles, with coverage all across the continent. Wizzy…☎ 08:34, 25 July 2007 (UTC) from the Africa-related regional notice board

[edit] Parry-Evans

If you're a Parry-Evans of Rhos Fynach, we're cousins. Two of my great-grandmothers were Parry-Evans. --Wetman 07:50, 12 August 2007 (UTC) Yes, I've replied on your talk page. Rexparry sydney 08:54, 16 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Featured article review of Congo Free State

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[edit] WP Zimbabwe

You have been invited to join the WikiProject Zimbabwe, a collaborative effort focused on improving Wikipedia's coverage of Zimbabwe. If you'd like to join, just add your name to the member list. Thanks for reading!

Part 12:17, 24 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Steam car

Glad to see you have tackled the steam car article and made such a good job of it. I have been editing it on and off for the last few months, but like most articles written on steam technology, it was a bit of a confused mishmash that's hard to sort out.

I have just had a go at editing at the technology section, having never been very happy with the term external combustion as I have always found it a source of confusion for persons unfamilar with steam technology who tend to look at it all in IC terms. Surely the important point to get across is that we are dealing with two distinct "processors", i.e. the steam generator and the engine part, different sorts of which can be combined in a variety of ways. I think that is a far easier notion to grasp. I have been hammering away at this issue on various discussion pages, but generally run into a stone wall. If we absolutely must find a circumlocution for what is generally perceived as quaint outdated technology, I would suggest something like SCU (Separate Combustion Unit).

Would appreciate your views.--John of Paris 11:01, 26 August 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Kalungwishi River and it's Water falls

Rexparry, I have added some information on Two hydro power stations about to be constructed on this river. Sad development. Shula 16:19, 19 April 2007 (UTC)

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[edit] David Livingstone

Rexparry, thanks for the comments on my edits to the David Livinstone article. It's part of a wikipedia improvement project I have assigned in one of my classes, and I am using the article to demonstrate to students how they might go about making those improvements (details here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:School_and_university_projects#The_College_of_Idaho_.28Fall_2007.29 ). I have high hopes for this project and if it goes well plan to repeat it in other classes. Wikipedia is here to stay and improving it is excellent work and experience for students of history. I think your editorial changes on paragraph divisions very good ones; I hope to find time to finish Livingstone and move on to other articles of this type but with about 100 students right now time issues are a little dicey. Thanks for the encouragement. —Preceding unsigned comment added by HIS33407Clio (talk • contribs) 19:34, 9 November 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Barotse Floodplain/floodplain?

My apologies if it is a proper name, Most usage of "XXX floodplain", in the minimal research I did, had floodplain as lowercase, that and the lead usage was not capitalized so I made the bold move. Sorry for the inconvenience. Oh Snap (talk) 06:45, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

Moved it back for you. Oh Snap (talk) 06:52, 19 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] DYK

Updated DYK query On 23 November 2007, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Barotse Floodplain, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--WjBscribe 17:24, 23 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Zambia

The Zambian Award
I Blofeld the Bald hereby award Rexparry sydney for your outstanding work on important articles related to Zambia particularly geographical and ecological articles. This work is vitally important and i wish there were more editors like you who could develop articles like this on all African countries. Keep up the great work! ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ "Talk"? 15:39, 27 November 2007 (UTC)

Heres a well deserved award for exactly the sort of work I want to be done in Africa. Filling these pages into resourceful articles is of major importance to this encyclopedia. I started articles on some of the nationla parks and wildlife in the past and know how much is missing. Keep it up. Are you interested in other African countries or just Zambia? P.S I started the Times of Zambia and anothe rpaper the other day -feel free to expand if you can! ♦ Sir Blofeld ♦ "Talk"? 15:39, 27 November 2007 (UTC)


[edit] Thanks

For what you did on Wildlife of Zambia, it's great. Thanks again.Mattkenn3 (talk) 03:31, 27 December 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Tanzania

It looks like you might be on a long wikibreak, but if you are still interested, I invite you to have a look at Tanzania, where I have heeded your comments on the history section, and fiXed them off to History of Tanzania, with rewrites. Any comments welcome! BrainyBabe (talk) 09:17, 13 March 2008 (UTC)