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I didn't get any error installing the pack. But I'm not an expert in computers by any means. You may get a better response on the reference desk or on the Microsoft SP3 forum. Laïka 19:11, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
There is a bit of a mention at BLAST (telescope). There is a pretty good news report at The giant balloon borne telescope BLAST has landed! and some more stuff at space.com, search for June 16 and there are several links that don't appear to match up. There are several links to various reports at Google, look for the ones dated 2005. I had a hard time finding it until I changed Cambridge Bay over to Victoria Island in the search. I remember that after the team (two people? and possibly from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility) had arrived we were tracking the balloon on the net. I think they got a helicopter up to get the stuff but either I was not a work or they didn't come here because I don't recall seeing it. I did get a couple of pictures of the aircraft they arrived in. I may have some more information at the other work site and will check that later when I move back over there.
As to the cold well it's not so bad now as it's −31 °C (−24 °F). After 30 years you sort of get used to it. It will get cold soon though as the sun returns on Sunday and then we start getting the -40 °C/°F temperatures. Even that's not so bad, the worst is the wind which makes the wind chill right now −44 °C (−47 °F). CambridgeBayWeather Have a gorilla 11:35, 10 January 2009 (UTC)
I'm humbled to see such a sincere, important question on the ref desk, which is why I'd like to respond here. I feel you may be able to answer the question yourself by considering from where (or whom) war originated. Here is a lesser-known experience of Moses that may elucidate the matter, along with some commentary by modern-day prophets. I offer these insights out of goodwill and would be happy to discuss the topic further via email. Either way, best wishes in your search! -- Eustress ( talk) 04:47, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
I have some concerns about what you are doing to the introduction on the Electron page. First, the current intro (prior to your edits) was written in response to the FAC. By removing the history information, you are taking it out of compliance with WP:LEAD as a summary of th article. I fully intend to put that history information back because it most definitely belongs there, in preference to some of the other, less important material in the lead. In addition, the lead is at the allowed four paragraphs, so I am unclear why you think it is too long. Please discuss this in the Electron talk page so we can come to a reasonable compromise. I am trying to get this page up to FA quality, and your revisions appear to be hindering that effort. Thank you.— RJH ( talk) 17:08, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
My account seems to have been blocked and I cannot edit. Im not aware of breaking any rules so why am I prevented from editing? —Preceding unsigned comment added by GreenSpigot ( talk • contribs) 00:08, 18 February 2009
GreenSpigot ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
I cant understand why Ive been blocked. I am not a sock puppet. i have only made good edits in all the time ive been here. i can only think that this is a case of mistaken identity by someone called friday who may think im someone else. could someoe please look at this and restore my editing rights? Thank you-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 23:44, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Please don't waste the time of good administrators, or try to take advantage of the good faith of other editors. A conditional unblock might be arranged if you drop this charade. TenOfAllTrades( talk) 04:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{ unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.
I've left a message for the blocking admin asking for clarification on what other accounts s/he thinks you're using. - FisherQueen ( talk · contribs) 00:29, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
OK TOAT, if your offer is genuine, can I have a complete amnesty and pardon and return to my original name without persecution and witch hunting if I promise to behave according to the rules as I have been doing the last 6 months or so? Or do I need to get a new name?-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 14:13, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
Before we get down to the nitty gritty of the agreement, Im in the process of formulating a response to the above comments on a subpage (if i can). Please refrain from answering there; please wait till the full response is posted here. Thank you. -- GreenSpigot ( talk) 17:00, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
This interim period may be a good opportunity for all those interested to try to find examples of my vandalism of wikipedia articles (as opposed to non article space items)-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 02:17, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
I need to do thisd to put down my thoughts. Can anyone tell me how to do it. Ive tried the usual way but when I click on the red link, it sends me a 404 error. Am I allowed to create a sub page whilst blocked?GS
1. I will disclose all the accounts that I have created, whether I've used them or not.
2. I will not create any new accounts. Any name changes will be announced on my user and talk pages; I will not change account names more than once per year.
3a I will not edit the RD guidelines. However I must state here that the first couple of paras do not properly outline the purpose of the desk and that omission was what I was trying to rectify in previous edits to that page. Someone should read those paras with open eyes and see if they can be improved.
3b. Similarly I will not edit the RD guidelines talk page.-- Theres no point
3c I will refrain from editing the RD talk page.(Although I dont see the need for this restriction as nowadays I dont get involved in discussing removals etc. Others do that adequattely)
4 I will not not make any questions that could broadly be percieved as trolling on the RDs. (although I would like to be allowed the occaisional innocent joke.)
5 I understand that I will be monitored closely for any infarctions.
Could I please have some acknowledgment of my capitulation from someone?-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 02:53, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
Firstly, I would like to thank User:TenOfAllTrades for his lenient attitude toward me and also maybe his pragmatism in this matter.
Before starting proper, I would like to say that Im am not about to insult the intelligence of my fellow Wikipedians by issuing false apologies or promising things, or begging for forgiveness. I know all these actions would be looked upon with extreme skepticism by those who know my history. Instead I will just outline the facts as I see them as to what has happened, and why it cant happen again if I were to be allowed to edit.
1.I believe in the aims of Wikipedia and I only aim to improve its accuracy and content by peaceful and non disruptive editing. I have never wittingly or purposely disrupted any (main space) article. My arguments have only been with Admins who have blocked me in the past for what they have considered inappropriate comments mainly at the RDs. I have made some errors in judgment in modifying those persons talk/user pages. Some wikipedians call that vandalism. I prefer to call it extremely minor disruption that harms no one and certainly does not harm the credibility of Wikipedia.
2.I admit to creating a number of socks to evade blocking. I did this because I thought I had been unfairly blocked for what I deemed minor infringements of etiquette. The list of undiscovered socks will be forthcoming in due course.
3.Over the last year or so, I have learned that my edits can be identified by the 'quacks like a duck' method whatever user name I use. Since I would like to go on helping in the scientific and engineering areas (including answering Qs on the RDs), it seems likely that any further sockpuppetry would be quickly discovered and therefore would be futile.
There are a number of experienced editors who can tell my edits from 10 miles away, regardless of my user name. It is therefore almost impossible for me to edit under a sock name without being detected.
4.In my early days, I was quite prolific in my edits (some say too prolific) making up to 50 edits per day. Because there has been a lot of improvement in the areas in which Im interested, Im now happy just to keep a watchful eye on articles with only about 10 edits per day.(ie the GreenSpigot rate).
5. If fellow Wikipedians are happy with the above statement, I let it rest. If not, please add your comments below.
6. If im allowed back i would like to retain my original name and reputation of User:Light current.
-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 02:36, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
Im quite buy ATM (on non WP things). So apologies to all those waiting with baited breath for my next revelation!--
GreenSpigot (
talk)
01:18, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
Hmm, I see its almost 3 weeks since I started my statement. I must be busy. One can never have too much time for reflection. Some may have baited breath. Im not sure if, when and how I will be reincarnated. Maybe Ill be too busy for WP activity. We'll see GS
Please feel free to comment on my statement above as it develops. You may be able to influence it.
Hey all my admirers/enemies, Im back!!! Im now thinking about my statement as regards me getting back to a non banned person. Im not sure what else I can add. GS
OK Ive made my statement. Its now up to my judges and jury to give their verdict. -- GreenSpigot ( talk) 19:57, 10 April 2009 (UTC)
Time for you folks to make your mind up. Dont take too long now!--
GreenSpigot (
talk)
22:55, 13 April 2009 (UTC)
My keyboard longs to have its keys stroked and pummeled.
My fingers long to stroke and pummel your keys, my keyboard. How long will it be before we can have meaningful joint wiki pummeling?
Well Im still waiting for a response to my latest offering. -- GreenSpigot ( talk) 22:47, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
FEET OF CLAY as I suspected. 8(
However, strange as it may seem to some, your statement doesn't bother me unduly.
I always knew you weren't to be trusted (like many other admins) and that you were not a man of your words. your staement above confirms this. Let WAR continue!!
Youll have to block the whole of Tiscali to stop me editing this time. You had your chance and you blew it, you fool
You may be interseted to learn I have just created another ten socks to add to my list of 100 or so. Prepare for trouble
All these things/people (inc TOAT like so many other of my enemies) will pass into oblivion in the great scheme of things. Life is too short to argue with anyone. I just carry on as I please. Its the best way. The only important thing is the accuracy of WP articles (not crap on assholes talk pages).
Hmmm! that should be adequate for now
just in case there was any doubt, Im still editing under a number of pseudonyms. 8-)
Ahh so nice to be able to edit in peace at last!
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I didn't get any error installing the pack. But I'm not an expert in computers by any means. You may get a better response on the reference desk or on the Microsoft SP3 forum. Laïka 19:11, 15 October 2008 (UTC)
There is a bit of a mention at BLAST (telescope). There is a pretty good news report at The giant balloon borne telescope BLAST has landed! and some more stuff at space.com, search for June 16 and there are several links that don't appear to match up. There are several links to various reports at Google, look for the ones dated 2005. I had a hard time finding it until I changed Cambridge Bay over to Victoria Island in the search. I remember that after the team (two people? and possibly from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility) had arrived we were tracking the balloon on the net. I think they got a helicopter up to get the stuff but either I was not a work or they didn't come here because I don't recall seeing it. I did get a couple of pictures of the aircraft they arrived in. I may have some more information at the other work site and will check that later when I move back over there.
As to the cold well it's not so bad now as it's −31 °C (−24 °F). After 30 years you sort of get used to it. It will get cold soon though as the sun returns on Sunday and then we start getting the -40 °C/°F temperatures. Even that's not so bad, the worst is the wind which makes the wind chill right now −44 °C (−47 °F). CambridgeBayWeather Have a gorilla 11:35, 10 January 2009 (UTC)
I'm humbled to see such a sincere, important question on the ref desk, which is why I'd like to respond here. I feel you may be able to answer the question yourself by considering from where (or whom) war originated. Here is a lesser-known experience of Moses that may elucidate the matter, along with some commentary by modern-day prophets. I offer these insights out of goodwill and would be happy to discuss the topic further via email. Either way, best wishes in your search! -- Eustress ( talk) 04:47, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
I have some concerns about what you are doing to the introduction on the Electron page. First, the current intro (prior to your edits) was written in response to the FAC. By removing the history information, you are taking it out of compliance with WP:LEAD as a summary of th article. I fully intend to put that history information back because it most definitely belongs there, in preference to some of the other, less important material in the lead. In addition, the lead is at the allowed four paragraphs, so I am unclear why you think it is too long. Please discuss this in the Electron talk page so we can come to a reasonable compromise. I am trying to get this page up to FA quality, and your revisions appear to be hindering that effort. Thank you.— RJH ( talk) 17:08, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
My account seems to have been blocked and I cannot edit. Im not aware of breaking any rules so why am I prevented from editing? —Preceding unsigned comment added by GreenSpigot ( talk • contribs) 00:08, 18 February 2009
GreenSpigot ( block log • active blocks • global blocks • contribs • deleted contribs • filter log • creation log • change block settings • unblock • checkuser ( log))
Request reason:
I cant understand why Ive been blocked. I am not a sock puppet. i have only made good edits in all the time ive been here. i can only think that this is a case of mistaken identity by someone called friday who may think im someone else. could someoe please look at this and restore my editing rights? Thank you-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 23:44, 18 February 2009 (UTC)
Decline reason:
Please don't waste the time of good administrators, or try to take advantage of the good faith of other editors. A conditional unblock might be arranged if you drop this charade. TenOfAllTrades( talk) 04:04, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
If you want to make any further unblock requests, please read the guide to appealing blocks first, then use the {{ unblock}} template again. If you make too many unconvincing or disruptive unblock requests, you may be prevented from editing this page until your block has expired. Do not remove this unblock review while you are blocked.
I've left a message for the blocking admin asking for clarification on what other accounts s/he thinks you're using. - FisherQueen ( talk · contribs) 00:29, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
OK TOAT, if your offer is genuine, can I have a complete amnesty and pardon and return to my original name without persecution and witch hunting if I promise to behave according to the rules as I have been doing the last 6 months or so? Or do I need to get a new name?-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 14:13, 19 February 2009 (UTC)
Before we get down to the nitty gritty of the agreement, Im in the process of formulating a response to the above comments on a subpage (if i can). Please refrain from answering there; please wait till the full response is posted here. Thank you. -- GreenSpigot ( talk) 17:00, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
This interim period may be a good opportunity for all those interested to try to find examples of my vandalism of wikipedia articles (as opposed to non article space items)-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 02:17, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
I need to do thisd to put down my thoughts. Can anyone tell me how to do it. Ive tried the usual way but when I click on the red link, it sends me a 404 error. Am I allowed to create a sub page whilst blocked?GS
1. I will disclose all the accounts that I have created, whether I've used them or not.
2. I will not create any new accounts. Any name changes will be announced on my user and talk pages; I will not change account names more than once per year.
3a I will not edit the RD guidelines. However I must state here that the first couple of paras do not properly outline the purpose of the desk and that omission was what I was trying to rectify in previous edits to that page. Someone should read those paras with open eyes and see if they can be improved.
3b. Similarly I will not edit the RD guidelines talk page.-- Theres no point
3c I will refrain from editing the RD talk page.(Although I dont see the need for this restriction as nowadays I dont get involved in discussing removals etc. Others do that adequattely)
4 I will not not make any questions that could broadly be percieved as trolling on the RDs. (although I would like to be allowed the occaisional innocent joke.)
5 I understand that I will be monitored closely for any infarctions.
Could I please have some acknowledgment of my capitulation from someone?-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 02:53, 27 February 2009 (UTC)
Firstly, I would like to thank User:TenOfAllTrades for his lenient attitude toward me and also maybe his pragmatism in this matter.
Before starting proper, I would like to say that Im am not about to insult the intelligence of my fellow Wikipedians by issuing false apologies or promising things, or begging for forgiveness. I know all these actions would be looked upon with extreme skepticism by those who know my history. Instead I will just outline the facts as I see them as to what has happened, and why it cant happen again if I were to be allowed to edit.
1.I believe in the aims of Wikipedia and I only aim to improve its accuracy and content by peaceful and non disruptive editing. I have never wittingly or purposely disrupted any (main space) article. My arguments have only been with Admins who have blocked me in the past for what they have considered inappropriate comments mainly at the RDs. I have made some errors in judgment in modifying those persons talk/user pages. Some wikipedians call that vandalism. I prefer to call it extremely minor disruption that harms no one and certainly does not harm the credibility of Wikipedia.
2.I admit to creating a number of socks to evade blocking. I did this because I thought I had been unfairly blocked for what I deemed minor infringements of etiquette. The list of undiscovered socks will be forthcoming in due course.
3.Over the last year or so, I have learned that my edits can be identified by the 'quacks like a duck' method whatever user name I use. Since I would like to go on helping in the scientific and engineering areas (including answering Qs on the RDs), it seems likely that any further sockpuppetry would be quickly discovered and therefore would be futile.
There are a number of experienced editors who can tell my edits from 10 miles away, regardless of my user name. It is therefore almost impossible for me to edit under a sock name without being detected.
4.In my early days, I was quite prolific in my edits (some say too prolific) making up to 50 edits per day. Because there has been a lot of improvement in the areas in which Im interested, Im now happy just to keep a watchful eye on articles with only about 10 edits per day.(ie the GreenSpigot rate).
5. If fellow Wikipedians are happy with the above statement, I let it rest. If not, please add your comments below.
6. If im allowed back i would like to retain my original name and reputation of User:Light current.
-- GreenSpigot ( talk) 02:36, 28 February 2009 (UTC)
Im quite buy ATM (on non WP things). So apologies to all those waiting with baited breath for my next revelation!--
GreenSpigot (
talk)
01:18, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
Hmm, I see its almost 3 weeks since I started my statement. I must be busy. One can never have too much time for reflection. Some may have baited breath. Im not sure if, when and how I will be reincarnated. Maybe Ill be too busy for WP activity. We'll see GS
Please feel free to comment on my statement above as it develops. You may be able to influence it.
Hey all my admirers/enemies, Im back!!! Im now thinking about my statement as regards me getting back to a non banned person. Im not sure what else I can add. GS
OK Ive made my statement. Its now up to my judges and jury to give their verdict. -- GreenSpigot ( talk) 19:57, 10 April 2009 (UTC)
Time for you folks to make your mind up. Dont take too long now!--
GreenSpigot (
talk)
22:55, 13 April 2009 (UTC)
My keyboard longs to have its keys stroked and pummeled.
My fingers long to stroke and pummel your keys, my keyboard. How long will it be before we can have meaningful joint wiki pummeling?
Well Im still waiting for a response to my latest offering. -- GreenSpigot ( talk) 22:47, 15 April 2009 (UTC)
FEET OF CLAY as I suspected. 8(
However, strange as it may seem to some, your statement doesn't bother me unduly.
I always knew you weren't to be trusted (like many other admins) and that you were not a man of your words. your staement above confirms this. Let WAR continue!!
Youll have to block the whole of Tiscali to stop me editing this time. You had your chance and you blew it, you fool
You may be interseted to learn I have just created another ten socks to add to my list of 100 or so. Prepare for trouble
All these things/people (inc TOAT like so many other of my enemies) will pass into oblivion in the great scheme of things. Life is too short to argue with anyone. I just carry on as I please. Its the best way. The only important thing is the accuracy of WP articles (not crap on assholes talk pages).
Hmmm! that should be adequate for now
just in case there was any doubt, Im still editing under a number of pseudonyms. 8-)
Ahh so nice to be able to edit in peace at last!