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Police

2011-06-23T18:13:10Z

Camilo:

'''Police''' are the enforcers of [[law]] in a society. Police are a [[socialist]] institution in the [[United States]] as they are required to solve crimes regardless of whether or not anyone wants them solved. They are funded by taxes. Their job entails investigating crimes and arresting suspected criminals to be brought to trial. They also act as witnesses to crimes and are often called upon to give evidence against an accused.
Police are required in every civilized society, as they are necessary to enforce the Rule of Law. Police are also known as [[constable]]s, [[inspectors]], [[sheriff]]s, and [[trooper]]s. Each has a specific function as deemed by their respective governing agency.

==History==
The history of the police as a job function dates back beyond the Roman and Greek eras. Prior to this, the function of law and order was left to the particular nobles to protect their own lands. During the Roman Empire, law and order was more organized, as the military performed this function. In ancient [[Rome]], the [[Praetorian Guard]] acted as the police force.<ref>http://www.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574058/Police.html</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Crime]]

Police

2011-06-23T18:12:51Z

Camilo:

'''Police''' are the enforcers of [[law]] in a society. Police are a [[socialist]] institution in the [United States]] as they are required to solve crimes regardless of whether or not anyone wants them solved. They are funded by taxes. Their job entails investigating crimes and arresting suspected criminals to be brought to trial. They also act as witnesses to crimes and are often called upon to give evidence against an accused.
Police are required in every civilized society, as they are necessary to enforce the Rule of Law. Police are also known as [[constable]]s, [[inspectors]], [[sheriff]]s, and [[trooper]]s. Each has a specific function as deemed by their respective governing agency.

==History==
The history of the police as a job function dates back beyond the Roman and Greek eras. Prior to this, the function of law and order was left to the particular nobles to protect their own lands. During the Roman Empire, law and order was more organized, as the military performed this function. In ancient [[Rome]], the [[Praetorian Guard]] acted as the police force.<ref>http://www.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761574058/Police.html</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Crime]]

Firefighting

2011-06-23T18:10:41Z

Camilo:

[[Image:Chicago fire fighters.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Chicago Fire Department firefighters]]
'''Firefighting''' is the attempt to minimise injury or loss of life, or damage to property, caused by a [[fire]], either by extinguishing the fire or ensuring its containment. Fire departments are organizations that provide communities with fire protection. In the [[United States]], fire departments are a [[socialist]] institution as every citizen is required to pay for them in the form of taxes. In a [[capitalist]] society you would only receive fire protection if you wanted it and decided to pay for the service.

Firefighters or firemen are those whose job it is to attempt to extinguish fires in a given area. Firefighters can either be paid (professional), or [[volunteer]]. In many rural areas and smaller communities, fire departments are volunteer, while in many large cities they are professional. In most places, firefighters also perform other [[emergency]] service work, including [[search and rescue]], and emergency [[medical]] services. Many firefighters are also certified as [[EMT]]s (Emergency Medical Technicians) or [[paramedics]].

==Types of firefighting==
'''Structural firefighting''' is fighting fires involving [[building]]s and other structures. Most city firefighting is structural firefighting. Structural firefighting is what most people think of when they think of what their local "fire department" does.

'''Wildland firefighting''' is fighting [[forest]] fires, brush or bush fires, and fires in other undeveloped areas. The [[United States Forest Service]] and other government agencies which administer public lands hire a large number of wildland firefighters every [[summer]], when fire conditions are at their peak.

'''Proximity firefighting''' is fighting fires in situations where the fire produces a very high level of heat, such as [[aircraft]] and some [[chemical]] fires. Proximity firefighting is not the same thing as structural firefighting and in some (but not all) cases takes place outdoors.

'''Entry firefighting''' is a highly specialized form of firefighting involving the actual direct entry of firefighters into a fire with a very high level of heat. It is not the same thing as proximity firefighting, although it is used in many of the same situations (such as flammable liquid fires).

== Methods and equipment ==
Three elements necessary for a fire to burn: [[oxygen]], [[fuel]], and a source of heat.
Remove any one of the three and the fire can no longer burn. (See [[Fire#Physics of fire|Fire]].)
All firefighting tactics are based on removing one or more of the three elements in the fire triangle.

Fire fighting involves a range of methods and equipment for fighting fires, depending on the circumstances and availability.

'''Water:''' The standard method is to pour water onto the fire.
This reduces the heat, hopefully to the point that the fire can no longer burn.
However, water is not suitable for liquid fuel fires, because it is likely to spread the fuel and make the fire larger, nor for electrical fires, because of the risk of electric shock.

'''Foam:''' Foam is put onto fires fueled by liquid fuel.
It works by preventing oxygen getting to the fire, but does not spread the fuel around.

'''Powder:''' Powder is used on electrical fires, as it does not conduct electricity.
Like foam, it works by cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire.

'''Gas:''' Non-combustible gases are sometimes used in fire-suppression systems installed in buildings.
They work by being heavier than air, thus displacing the oxygen.
However, because the oxygen is displaced from the building, humans are unable to survive for long either, so gas systems are only used in special circumstances.

'''Fire beaters and rakes:''' Fire beaters and rakes are low-tech ways to fight small fire in [[scrub]].
They work by spreading the fire out, thus reducing the concentration of heat, and by removing the source of fuel from the fire.

'''Extinguishers:''' Fire extinguishers are canisters of water, foam, or powder which can be carried by one person to the fire.
They are of limited capacity, but can be used to stop a fire before it becomes large.
See the "Extinguishers" section below.

'''Vehicles:''' Various vehicles are used by fire fighters, including trucks which pump water from a nearby supply onto a fire, and tankers which carry water to the site of the fire when no local supply is available.

'''Fire breaks:''' For fires in forested areas, [[bulldozer]]s or other heavy equipment may be used to cut a clear path through the forest in front of an advancing fire, or such fire breaks may be permanently maintained in forested areas.
Fire breaks provide an area with little fuel content, for the purpose of the fire stopping when it reaches the break.
However, strong winds might carry sparks from the fire across the fire break to further forest on the other side.
Even so, it may slow down the fire enough for fire crews to cope with the rest.

'''Back-burning:''' Instead of constructing fire breaks, an area ahead of an advancing fire might be set alight and burnt in a controlled manner to remove the fuel from that area, thus impeding the advance of the main fire.

'''Aeroplanes:''' Both fixed and rotary-wing aeroplanes (helicopters) are used to drop water onto fires, particularly in areas difficult to reach on the ground.

== Extinguishers ==

For small fires, a [[fire extinguisher]] can be used. Remember P.A.S.S. (Pull - Aim - Squeeze - Sweep). Fire extinguishers are rated for the types of fires they are effective against. Class A: ordinary flammable solids, such as [[wood]] and [[paper]]. Class B: flammable [[liquid]]s, such as [[grease]], [[oil]], and [[gasoline]]. Class C: [[electricity|electrical]] fires. Class D: flammable [[metal]]s.

==Vehicles==
The "fire truck" and "fire engine" are two different vehicles, and the terms should not be used interchangeably. In general, fire engines are outfitted to pump [[water]] at a fire. Trucks do not pump water and are outfitted with [[ladder]]s and other equipment for use in [[ventilation]] of the building, rescue, and related activity. In many jurisdictions it is common to have a ladder (or truck) company and an engine company stationed together in the same firehouse, as was depicted in the movie ''Ladder 49''.

==Gear==
* Bunker gear - refers to the set of protective clothing worn by firefighters. This is made of a modern fire-resistant material such as [[Nomex]], and has replaced the old rubber coat which was traditionally worn.
* SCBA, or self-contained breathing apparatus, is worn in any IDLH (immediately dangerous to life or health) situation, which includes entry into burning buildings (where hot air and smoke inhalation present a danger) or any situation involving [[hazardous material]]s exposure. It consists of a breathing mask and a tank of air worn on the back.
* Helmet, boots, gloves
* Tools: traditional hand tools such as the pike, halligan, pulaski, axe, hydrant wrench; power tools such as saws.
* Hoses and nozzles
* Other equipment

==Safety==
* In the [[United States of America]], building standards, firefighting equipment standards, and other standards are set by the [[National Fire Protection Association]], or NFPA.
* "Two in, two out" refers to the rule that firefighters never enter a building or other IDLH situation alone but go in as a pair. Two go in and two come out; also, the two in can refer to the two who enter the building while a backup team of two remains outside the building ready to enter if needed.

[[category:Fire fighting]]
[[category:Emergency Services]]

Firefighting

2011-06-23T18:09:25Z

Camilo: mentioned what a fire department is

[[Image:Chicago fire fighters.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Chicago Fire Department firefighters]]
'''Firefighting''' is the attempt to minimise injury or loss of life, or damage to property, caused by a [[fire]], either by extinguishing the fire or ensuring its containment. Fire departments are organizations that provide communities with fire protection. In the [[United States]], fire departments are a socialist institution as every citizen is required to pay for them in the form of taxes.

Firefighters or firemen are those whose job it is to attempt to extinguish fires in a given area. Firefighters can either be paid (professional), or [[volunteer]]. In many rural areas and smaller communities, fire departments are volunteer, while in many large cities they are professional. In most places, firefighters also perform other [[emergency]] service work, including [[search and rescue]], and emergency [[medical]] services. Many firefighters are also certified as [[EMT]]s (Emergency Medical Technicians) or [[paramedics]].

==Types of firefighting==
'''Structural firefighting''' is fighting fires involving [[building]]s and other structures. Most city firefighting is structural firefighting. Structural firefighting is what most people think of when they think of what their local "fire department" does.

'''Wildland firefighting''' is fighting [[forest]] fires, brush or bush fires, and fires in other undeveloped areas. The [[United States Forest Service]] and other government agencies which administer public lands hire a large number of wildland firefighters every [[summer]], when fire conditions are at their peak.

'''Proximity firefighting''' is fighting fires in situations where the fire produces a very high level of heat, such as [[aircraft]] and some [[chemical]] fires. Proximity firefighting is not the same thing as structural firefighting and in some (but not all) cases takes place outdoors.

'''Entry firefighting''' is a highly specialized form of firefighting involving the actual direct entry of firefighters into a fire with a very high level of heat. It is not the same thing as proximity firefighting, although it is used in many of the same situations (such as flammable liquid fires).

== Methods and equipment ==
Three elements necessary for a fire to burn: [[oxygen]], [[fuel]], and a source of heat.
Remove any one of the three and the fire can no longer burn. (See [[Fire#Physics of fire|Fire]].)
All firefighting tactics are based on removing one or more of the three elements in the fire triangle.

Fire fighting involves a range of methods and equipment for fighting fires, depending on the circumstances and availability.

'''Water:''' The standard method is to pour water onto the fire.
This reduces the heat, hopefully to the point that the fire can no longer burn.
However, water is not suitable for liquid fuel fires, because it is likely to spread the fuel and make the fire larger, nor for electrical fires, because of the risk of electric shock.

'''Foam:''' Foam is put onto fires fueled by liquid fuel.
It works by preventing oxygen getting to the fire, but does not spread the fuel around.

'''Powder:''' Powder is used on electrical fires, as it does not conduct electricity.
Like foam, it works by cutting off the oxygen supply to the fire.

'''Gas:''' Non-combustible gases are sometimes used in fire-suppression systems installed in buildings.
They work by being heavier than air, thus displacing the oxygen.
However, because the oxygen is displaced from the building, humans are unable to survive for long either, so gas systems are only used in special circumstances.

'''Fire beaters and rakes:''' Fire beaters and rakes are low-tech ways to fight small fire in [[scrub]].
They work by spreading the fire out, thus reducing the concentration of heat, and by removing the source of fuel from the fire.

'''Extinguishers:''' Fire extinguishers are canisters of water, foam, or powder which can be carried by one person to the fire.
They are of limited capacity, but can be used to stop a fire before it becomes large.
See the "Extinguishers" section below.

'''Vehicles:''' Various vehicles are used by fire fighters, including trucks which pump water from a nearby supply onto a fire, and tankers which carry water to the site of the fire when no local supply is available.

'''Fire breaks:''' For fires in forested areas, [[bulldozer]]s or other heavy equipment may be used to cut a clear path through the forest in front of an advancing fire, or such fire breaks may be permanently maintained in forested areas.
Fire breaks provide an area with little fuel content, for the purpose of the fire stopping when it reaches the break.
However, strong winds might carry sparks from the fire across the fire break to further forest on the other side.
Even so, it may slow down the fire enough for fire crews to cope with the rest.

'''Back-burning:''' Instead of constructing fire breaks, an area ahead of an advancing fire might be set alight and burnt in a controlled manner to remove the fuel from that area, thus impeding the advance of the main fire.

'''Aeroplanes:''' Both fixed and rotary-wing aeroplanes (helicopters) are used to drop water onto fires, particularly in areas difficult to reach on the ground.

== Extinguishers ==

For small fires, a [[fire extinguisher]] can be used. Remember P.A.S.S. (Pull - Aim - Squeeze - Sweep). Fire extinguishers are rated for the types of fires they are effective against. Class A: ordinary flammable solids, such as [[wood]] and [[paper]]. Class B: flammable [[liquid]]s, such as [[grease]], [[oil]], and [[gasoline]]. Class C: [[electricity|electrical]] fires. Class D: flammable [[metal]]s.

==Vehicles==
The "fire truck" and "fire engine" are two different vehicles, and the terms should not be used interchangeably. In general, fire engines are outfitted to pump [[water]] at a fire. Trucks do not pump water and are outfitted with [[ladder]]s and other equipment for use in [[ventilation]] of the building, rescue, and related activity. In many jurisdictions it is common to have a ladder (or truck) company and an engine company stationed together in the same firehouse, as was depicted in the movie ''Ladder 49''.

==Gear==
* Bunker gear - refers to the set of protective clothing worn by firefighters. This is made of a modern fire-resistant material such as [[Nomex]], and has replaced the old rubber coat which was traditionally worn.
* SCBA, or self-contained breathing apparatus, is worn in any IDLH (immediately dangerous to life or health) situation, which includes entry into burning buildings (where hot air and smoke inhalation present a danger) or any situation involving [[hazardous material]]s exposure. It consists of a breathing mask and a tank of air worn on the back.
* Helmet, boots, gloves
* Tools: traditional hand tools such as the pike, halligan, pulaski, axe, hydrant wrench; power tools such as saws.
* Hoses and nozzles
* Other equipment

==Safety==
* In the [[United States of America]], building standards, firefighting equipment standards, and other standards are set by the [[National Fire Protection Association]], or NFPA.
* "Two in, two out" refers to the rule that firefighters never enter a building or other IDLH situation alone but go in as a pair. Two go in and two come out; also, the two in can refer to the two who enter the building while a backup team of two remains outside the building ready to enter if needed.

[[category:Fire fighting]]
[[category:Emergency Services]]

User talk:SharonS

2011-06-23T17:59:45Z

Camilo:

Welcome to SharonS's talk page. Please enter any messages you have for me below.'''

'''Archives:''' [[User talk:SharonS/Archive1|1]]

== Lava ==

Sharon, I know your new article on [[lava delta]] has only been created within the past half an hour, but please cite your references when you enter information into this wiki. It saves time rather than looking for the cite later and it waves away plagiarism allegations. [[User:Niandra|Niandra]] [[User talk:Niandra|talk]] 08:34, 19 June 2007 (EDT)

:Since it is a US government site, all the material on USGS is public domain, so it is unnecessary to cite USGS as the source, but, at your request, I will cite my sources in the future. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 16:39, 19 June 2007 (EDT)

::For a potential student reading this site, how does he/she know that the material is from a U.S. Government site? They need to be able to challenge the reliability of the data. By entering a simple reference list, this eliminates any such doubt. [[User:Niandra|Niandra]] [[User talk:Niandra|talk]] 22:58, 19 June 2007 (EDT)

== Volcanoes ==

Hey I went to Hawaii about a month ago, I upload some pictures I took of the volcanoes there.--[[User:Will N.|Will N.]] 10:55, 19 June 2007 (EDT)

:Wow! Your trip sounds like great fun. Any pictures you have would be great. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 16:39, 19 June 2007 (EDT)

::Cool I gotta get them on my comp first! Hehe then I will share. I promise.--[[User:Will N.|Will N.]] 14:06, 24 June 2007 (EDT)

== Captain ==

Excellent.

I will be ready.

--[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 23:06, 28 June 2007 (EDT)

== Harvestman ==

I see that you blocked [[user:Harvestman|Harvestman]] for being a subtle vandal. I agree that that particular edit was improper, but given the other copyedits that he's done, I think a warning should have been sufficient, and I recommend that you unblock him (unless there's more evidence than just that). (Although having said that, I'm about to give him a warning on a separate matter.) [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 08:07, 30 June 2007 (EDT)

:Harvestman replaced the word "Bible" with "The so called Holy Bible" in quite a few pages. His other edits were simply small improvements in an effort to hide his vandalism. This also made him much harder to clean up after, as every single edit of his had to be checked. I feel that a block was justified in this case, as he vandalized a large number of pages. You may undo his block if you really feel that it was unjust, but you will be responsible to watch him closely for any further problems. Thanks, ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 08:22, 30 June 2007 (EDT)
::Okay, I didn't realise that it was more than once. It was, however, with a bot (an unauthorised one, but that's a separate issue), but one that he controlled, so that's no excuse. I've left a message on his talk page for him to contact me, and I will unblock him after he has done so (if he does at all), and subject to the outcome of that contact. [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 11:23, 30 June 2007 (EDT)

It's always important to keep a close eye on new users who make large amount of edits off the bat; some of them may be to hide other ones. Good job noticing that; I probably never would have. [[User:DanH|DanH]] 15:11, 2 July 2007 (EDT)

== Team Contest ==

I am greatly honored and I accept! This will be a lot of fun and a tremendous learning experience for all the competitors. Let the best team win!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 09:43, 2 July 2007 (EDT)

:Excellent! I have added you to our team's page [[Conservapedia:Team contest/Team two|here]]. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 09:44, 2 July 2007 (EDT)

Your turn... --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 14:54, 2 July 2007 (EDT) Pick up two. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 15:05, 2 July 2007 (EDT)

Thank you for selecting me. I accept. [[User:DanH|DanH]] 16:33, 2 July 2007 (EDT)

:Excellent! Our team's page is [[Conservapedia:Team contest/Team two|here]]. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 16:34, 2 July 2007 (EDT)

I accept. Please add me to your team. (I work much better with supervision! ;-) --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] [[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]] 23:17, 5 July 2007 (EDT)

:Great! Our team's page is [[Conservapedia:Team contest/Team two|here]]. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 06:15, 6 July 2007 (EDT)

I invited User:Conservative [http://www.conservapedia.com/User_talk:Conservative#Contest talk] as I consider him a good option but he has not enough information about the contest. Could you please clarify him some questions he has? --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 18:55, 6 July 2007 (EDT)

:Sharon, I am completely tied up until Monday, maybe Monday evening, with family business. When do you expect the contest to begin? If it won't start until then, I would be happy to participate. --[[User:TK|Sysop-TK]] [[User_talk:TK|/MyTalk]] 02:57, 7 July 2007 (EDT)

Your turn.

--[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 11:35, 8 July 2007 (EDT)

'''Accept.''' I'd be happy to participate and am honored you've asked me. Thank you. [[User:RobS|RobS]] 15:01, 8 July 2007 (EDT)

We are ready!

--[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 23:46, 8 July 2007 (EDT)

Your team seems to be lacking a player. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 17:16, 9 July 2007 (EDT)

Team Two Captain: where is your record page [[User:SharonS/contest]] for the judges to look at? For that matter, the only member of your team who has this record in place (thus far) is [[User:Aschlafly|Andrew]]. Without those records, your team cannot receive credit for submissions, edits, blocks, and welcomes.

*[[User:TerryH|TerryH]][[User talk:TerryH|Talk]] 14:57, 11 July 2007 (EDT)
*Judge

:I apologize. Evidently you and most of your teammates used a lowercase "c" instead of a capital "C". Not all your teammates have complied, however; I still cannot see a directory for Ed Poor or for TK, by whatever spelling. Have your other teammates leave their record pages exactly as they are; we can see them now. -- Judge [[User:TerryH|TerryH]][[User talk:TerryH|Talk]] 15:02, 11 July 2007 (EDT)
::That was my doing, I'm sorry. I set up red links for them to use to create their page, and must have used the lowercase "c". [[User:Philip J. Rayment|Philip J. Rayment]] 09:05, 12 July 2007 (EDT)

== Judge ==

Sharon, I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your support of me as a judge (as per [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Conservapedia_talk%3ATeam_contest&diff=223190&oldid=223187 here]). I like knowing that some people still like my style ;-). --[[User:Hojimachong|'''Ĥøĵĭmåçħôńğ''']][[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]] 13:46, 9 July 2007 (EDT)
:You're welcome. You have been a good leader on this site, and fully deserve the position as judge. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 13:48, 9 July 2007 (EDT)

:: I agree. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 17:17, 9 July 2007 (EDT)

==Record pages==
Sharon, please notify your team that they need to create record pages, to keep track of their edits. These pages should be located at "User:''UsernameGoesHere''/Contest". See [[User:Tash/Contest]] for an example. Thanks, --[[User:Hojimachong|'''Ĥøĵĭmåçħôńğ''']][[User_Talk:Hojimachong|talk]] 18:45, 9 July 2007 (EDT)

== Re: Team Contest ==

Hello. I'd like to be part of your team if there is still a space available. [[User:Bohdan|Bohdan]] 18:51, 9 July 2007 (EDT)

== Substitution ==

DeborahB. has asked to participate and I offered to Joaquin the ability to replace User:Conservative, who had misgivings about participating, with DeborahB. I hope that's OK, even though DeborahB. will make Team1 even more difficult for us to beat!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 14:28, 10 July 2007 (EDT)

:That's fine. I'm glad it worked out. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 16:46, 10 July 2007 (EDT)

==Angina==

Hi, Sharon, please see my comment at [[talk:angina]]. --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] [[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]] 17:02, 10 July 2007 (EDT)

== question ==

How do you take something off the spam filter and how do you put something back in the spam filter. I want to make a change to the [[homosexuality]] article and I am having some problems. [[User:Conservative|Conservative]]

:I forget how to do that. I'll pass your question on to Mr. Schlafly. Thanks, ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 06:18, 30 July 2007 (EDT)

==Questions==

I saw on Mr. Schlafly's talk page that you asked him about question number 4 on the homework (drafting a law)...I don't think he's on the computer right now, so I figured I'd ask you...I'd like to know the same thing (what he meant). Did he ever respond to you? Thanks! (see you tomorrow!) [[User:DeborahB.|DeborahB.]] 20:44, 19 September 2007 (EDT)

==Congratulations!==

Congratulations...you're a team captain! See you next Thursday :) [[User:DeborahB.|DeborahB.]] 09:13, 22 September 2007 (EDT)

:Thanks! You'll be one of my first choices once we start making teams. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 09:47, 22 September 2007 (EDT)

== Contest ==

Sharon, Tash has picked six players from his list and is awaiting confirmation from them. You can pick your six players in the meantime. Also, please pick a mascot. Let's tentatively plan to start the contest Tuesday, though we might need another day to confirm who the players are and agree completely about point system. Godspeed.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 19:45, 22 September 2007 (EDT)

== Contest ==

*Sharon, [[User:Iduan|Iduan]] IM'd me asking about the contest, and could he join a team. I sent him to Tash, but Tash said he had already picked his team. I suggested he contact you. I don't know what the rules are for this one, or if all team members have to be on some list Andy made, or what. Anyway, he's a nice guy, pretty technical/wiki savvy, so if you are still picking, you might want to contact him! --[[User:TK|şŷŝôρ-₮K]][[User_Talk:TK|Ṣρёаќǃ]] 15:47, 23 September 2007 (EDT)

:I think we are picking from pre-approved lists this time, since the contest is part of the American Government course. If Iduan, or any other user would like to organize their own team contest they are certainly welcome to. I will keep him in mind next time I am a captain. Thanks, ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 06:48, 24 September 2007 (EDT)

:Daniel just asked to join our team. In Christ,--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 18:35, 27 September 2007 (EDT)

==Can I join the Contest==

Hey Sharon, is there any way I can join the class team? I would like to be added as PhilipB, not CPWebmaster. But for some reason I couldn't edit this page with that account. Thanks! [[User:CPWebmaster|CPWebmaster]] 09:55, 28 September 2007 (EDT)

:Hi Philip! I would love to have you on my team, but I'm not sure if I can. I currently have eight team members while Tash has seven. I passed your question on to Mr. Schlafly. If it turns out that you can't join, you will probably be able to participate in the next contest. Thanks, ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 11:32, 28 September 2007 (EDT)

:: Add Philip on! I'll take this up with Tash and we can have a way of adjusting points at the end if necessary.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 11:39, 28 September 2007 (EDT)

::: Thanks! [[User:CPWebmaster|CPWebmaster]] 13:14, 28 September 2007 (EDT)

Sharon, please update the main page numbers when you have today's latest tally! Looks like we're still ahead!!!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 21:45, 29 September 2007 (EDT)

:Yes it does! I've got 769.5 for us versus 564 for Airborne. I have asked Tash to confirm that number, but I am pretty sure that I counted correctly this time. Should I wait for Tash to respond before I post the scores? ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 21:49, 29 September 2007 (EDT)

:: We can post our updated scores on our [[Team Galaxy]] page, but we should wait until he gives us an updated score before posting in the main page, I think.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 21:52, 29 September 2007 (EDT)

: Well done, Sharon! What a fantastic two-day tally for you!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 22:16, 29 September 2007 (EDT)

::Thanks! I just hope I can keep it up, come Monday, and the deluge of schoolwork! Overall, I think our team is doing remarkably well, and suspect we will come out on top, once Tash gets the tally set. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 22:19, 29 September 2007 (EDT)

== Changing spelling in quotes ==

Sharon, we do prefer "offense" over "offence", but quotes have to be repeated exactly as they were originally. If "offence" was in those early quotes in [[American Government Lecture Three]], then that less preferred spelling should remain unchanged. Thanks. By the way, our team seems to be doing well today!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 16:31, 29 September 2007 (EDT)

:Whoops! I'll fix that now. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 16:39, 29 September 2007 (EDT)

== Day 3 ==

211 points so far for me! Godspeed.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 20:15, 30 September 2007 (EDT)

:Thank you. I'm going to total up the points for day three so far now. I have a feeling we will once again come out on top! ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 20:37, 30 September 2007 (EDT)

==Contest==

Let's win this contest! [[User:CPWebmaster|CPWebmaster]] 09:09, 5 October 2007 (EDT)

:Amen! Great editing, BTW. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 09:12, 5 October 2007 (EDT)

::Just wanted to let you know I updated my contest page...I've been working for the past 50 minutes or so, so I have about 100 points...make sure you add that to the final number!!!! [[User:DeborahB./Contest]] We are so gonna win...yay!! :) :) :)[[User:DeborahB.|DeborahB.]] 11:50, 5 October 2007 (EDT)

::Great work, Deb. I'll update the total now. We are going to win! ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 11:52, 5 October 2007 (EDT)

::I just updated it again...[[User:DeborahB.|DeborahB.]]. I'ts 12:01 officially...WE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) [[User:DeborahB.|DeborahB.]] 12:01, 5 October 2007 (EDT)

:::YES!!! That was such an exciting finish! I can't wait to see the final point total for [[Team Airborne]]. I think we beat them by quite a bit. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 12:02, 5 October 2007 (EDT)

The new contest page looks fantastic, Sharon!!!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 09:04, 12 November 2007 (EST)

*Sharon, Andy has evidently forgotten to make a protected/hidden team page for Team 2. Could you undertake to do so as a personal favor to me, and add the team members to access it? Thanks! --[[User:TK|şyŝoρ-₮K]][[User_Talk:TK|/Ṣρёаќǃ]] 17:23, 12 November 2007 (EST)

:I haven't figured out how to do that yet, but I am forwarding your request to Mr. Schlafly. Thanks, ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 19:20, 12 November 2007 (EST)

==Just a friendly reminder!==

We are loosing...we need to get to work! --[[User:BethanyS|~BCS]][[User talk:BethanyS|Talk2'''ME''']] 18:28, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== Mistake? ==

Sharon, did you mean "21,000" rather than "30,000" in your last edit to the main page?--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 12:23, 16 December 2007 (EST)

:Yes, Thank you for catching that! ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 06:35, 17 December 2007 (EST)

== Block ==

Marvelous block a few minutes ago!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 21:53, 11 February 2008 (EST)

:Thanks! ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 21:53, 11 February 2008 (EST)

== Editing shortcut ==

A Sysop cleverly inserted a period after the title for the right side of the Main page for easy editing (just click on the period). I just imitated it by inserting a tiny click-on period after the title for the left side. This makes editing the Main page easier.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 09:07, 15 February 2008 (EST)

:That's a great idea! Thanks much! ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 14:24, 15 February 2008 (EST)

==CPTest==
Thanks for unblocking CPTest, I am using it for something I'm testing. [[User:CPWebmaster|CPWebmaster]] 12:55, 16 February 2008 (EST)

:No problem. I knew it was you because of checkuser. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 12:56, 16 February 2008 (EST)

== Contest ==

That's great: welcome to the contest! This one will focus on quality and insights rather than quantity.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 08:50, 17 February 2008 (EST)

: Great idea: let's make Fox captain.--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 13:07, 17 February 2008 (EST)

== Deconstruction ==

Wow, what a fantastic new entry!!!! It could become a masterpiece award-winner. It makes for a terrific kickoff. Your team has an entry, and so does ours now ([[Roberta McCain]]). Let's start!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 17:15, 17 February 2008 (EST)

:Thank you! I'm looking forward to getting started. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 17:18, 17 February 2008 (EST)

== Day One ==

Wow, Sharon, that's an amazing score for Day One. And it might be more than that: your [[Deconstruction]] is a good candidate for the masterpiece award of 100 points!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 20:32, 17 February 2008 (EST)

:Thanks! I hope I can keep it up until the contest ends. Do we have an official end date yet? ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 20:58, 17 February 2008 (EST)

:: It's up to you when to end it. We're flexible. I don't anyone to feel pressured, but a little competition is helpful to bring out the best in everyone!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 21:17, 17 February 2008 (EST)

==Post-contest==
A big thank you for all of your efforts in the contest, Sharon! I don't know how the final scores will pan out, but we definitely held our own! Much appreciated :D [[Image:User Fox.png|10px]] [[User:Fox|Fox]] ([[User talk:Fox|talk]]|[[Special:Contributions/Fox|contribs]]) 06:53, 21 February 2008 (EST)

:Thank ''you''! Your contributions were amazing. Hopefully we will be able to win some of the masterpieces for 400 points. Since the point increase, these awards could change the outcome of the contest. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 07:22, 21 February 2008 (EST)

:: Sharon, well done in the contest! I agree with your comment that the new rules are more productive, more educational, and ... more enjoyable!--[[User:Aschlafly|Aschlafly]] 08:22, 21 February 2008 (EST)

== Masterpiece ==

What happens? Why Image:JHF2.jpg no longer exist?

By the way that "Milkmaid" painting has already been in "Masterpiece of the week". --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 19:34, 17 March 2008 (EDT)

:Sorry about the confusion! The masterpiece we had chosen was inappropriate, and not family friendly. See the discussion on [[Talk:Main Page]] I'll find a new masterpiece. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 19:46, 17 March 2008 (EDT)

:: At Talk Masterpieces there are others ready to use. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 19:54, 17 March 2008 (EDT)

== A painting ==

Hello

There is a contradiction about a painting. Would you like to be a judge in a debate? --[[User:Joaquín Martínez]], [[User talk:Joaquín Martínez|talk]] 16:25, 14 May 2008 (EDT)

==[[Pride and Prejudice]]==

Excellent [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Pride_and_Prejudice&diff=next&oldid=271414 addition] to the plot summary! I only read the book once, but I've seen three movie versions. You added many important details and plot twists. Thank you! --[[User:Ed Poor|Ed Poor]] [[User talk:Ed Poor|Talk]] 14:58, 21 May 2008 (EDT)

:Glad you liked it! I had to read Pride and Prejudice as a literature assignment, and figured I would flesh out the page while the plot was fresh in my mind. ~ [[User:SharonS|Sharon]][[User talk:SharonS|Talk]] 15:34, 21 May 2008 (EDT)

== You're a Sysop, right? ==

If so, could you please unlock my [[User:DLerner|user page]]? Thank you. [[User:DLerner|DLerner]] 19:42, 27 August 2008 (EDT)

== A request (or sorts) episode 3 (see Aschlafly's talk page for the others) ==

I am curious as to whether i could please have picture upload rights ''before'' block rights?---- [[Image:50 star flag.png|14px]] [[User:PhilipV|PhilipV]][[User talk:PhilipV|'' I Support our Troops!'']] 09:41, 1 January 2009 (EST)

==What are your major contribs?==
Hi Sharon, I am including you in the "Influential Editors" section of my new [[Conservapedia]] article. I'd like to know more about your role here and what your significant contributions have been. Thanks! [[User:AddisonDM|AddisonDM]] 19:39, 7 February 2009 (EST)

==Sysop help please==
Could you please unblock my [[User:imagine|user page]]? It was blocked with no explanation and I've done nothing wrong. I tried to appeal to the admin who blocked me however he/she just blocked me again with no explanation.--[[User:Camilo|Camilo]] 13:59, 23 June 2011 (EDT)