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negotiation

is the article on negotiation a possible research topic? — Preceding unsigned comment added by Martinyho (talk • contribs) 08:35, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

I think you need to clarify your question. Are you asking about improving the existing article on negotiation in Wikipedia? If so, the answer is definitely "yes". But if you're asking about whether you can base a research paper for some academic institution on the Wikipedia article, the answer will depend on the requirements of the course and institution; but is likely to be "no" because in general encyclopaedia articles are not appropriate bases for research other than by providing a list of reliable sources to examine. --ColinFine (talk) 09:27, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

However, the "References and further reading" section at the end of our article could get you started on primary sources for your paper. StuRat (talk) 00:06, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

Help in identifying subjcts in photo

Creole girls, Plaquemines Parish, 1935

Would anyone happen to know the identity of these three girls in this photograph taken in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana in 1935? Thank you.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 13:36, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

If you take a look at the Library of Congress site, [1] from which the photo was uploaded, there are dozens of 35mm photos which might have been taken around the same time and place as the one of the three women (sisters?). None of the others seem to show the same three women, but might be photos of neighbors. One creole individual is identified in on of the photos, and the occupation (unemployed trappers) is given. They might or might not be related to the three girls, who seem more prosperous (better clothes, jewelry). There is also identified a white family of tenant farmers. Several homes appear to be up near a levee, similar to ones I have seen by the Mississippi near New Orleans. I did not see a wire fence like the one behind the girls in the other photos. I won't give the names here because some of the children might still be living and it wold seem an invasion of their privacy. Given the parish and a couple of family names, one could then turn to the 1930 US Census to see who lived in and near the plantation. The 1940 census will also become accessible to the public a few days from now, and is accessible through Ancestry.com and other genealogical sites (subscription required.) Edison (talk) 15:55, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

OT, but an interesting style of guitar I haven't seen before. It's evidently manufactured rather than home-made, as one can dimly discern a label through the soundhole. Can anyone point me to information on such? {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.197.66.254 (talk) 19:01, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

It looks like a Balalaika to me. At least, that's where I first go when I see a triangular-bodied guitar-like instrument. --Jayron32 20:08, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

There are too many strings to be a balalaika. The fingerboard looks like a standard guitar fingerboard. Regards, Orange Suede Sofa (talk) 20:24, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

There are uncountable number of hybrid string instruments. Like the guitjo and the banjolele and banjolin and any number of other such hybrids. They were actually quite popular in the 1920s and 1930s (c.f. George Formby), so I would not be surprised that a commercially availible "balalaika-guitar hybrid" of some sort were availible at the time. --Jayron32 20:32, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

I'm not disputing the hybrid aspect, but I just don't think it has anything to do with a balalaika. If you look closely, the body depicted here isn't even a triangle. There are four sides, whereas balalaikas have three sides with the apex of the triangle meeting right at the neck. The only similarity this instrument has to a balalaika is that it is vaguely triangle-shaped when seen from a distance. Regards, Orange Suede Sofa (talk) 21:00, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

The guitar is a "Harmony Supertone Hill Country" guitar.--Cam (talk) 00:46, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

Well found! --Jayron32 04:51, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

$2.98 in the Sears catalog! --jpgordon^{::==( o )} 16:21, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, Cam. (And apologies for veering from the OP's query). Now I wants one, but not, sadly, at that price. {The poster formerly known as 87.81.230.195} 90.197.66.188 (talk) 12:33, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

In point of fact I was curious about the guitar as well. What is truly incredible to realise is that the girls would all be in their 90s if they are still alive.--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 14:29, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

Speaking technically, Jeanne, if you realise something, it's ipso facto credible, at least to you. But I sort of know what you're getting at.  :) -- Jack of Oz ^{[your turn]} 19:39, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

Unfortunately I cannot say the same for you, JackofOz. I posted a question here and I fail to see how your sarky comments provide me with the answer. I sadly conclude that you just couldn't resist the temptation to put someone down. May I suggest that if you cannot find anything constructive to do around here why not try editing some stubs that are in dire need of expansion. Hmm?--Jeanne Boleyn (talk) 07:30, 8 March 2012 (UTC)

Whoa. Sorry if I upset you, Jeanne. It was a light-hearted comment (see the smiley), not a put-down of you or anyone. It had zero sarcasm, but if it came across that way to you, that's something I take on board for the future. Thanks for the feedback. -- Jack of Oz ^{[your turn]} 19:48, 8 March 2012 (UTC)

Incredible also to realize is that someone in their 90s once looked like those girls. Bus stop (talk) 20:21, 8 March 2012 (UTC)

italian poetry, read, online

are there free audio readings online of italian (not latin) poetry? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.92.82.6 (talk) 16:19, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

commons:Dante#Sounds. – b_jonas 10:53, 11 March 2012 (UTC)

things fall apart

with reference to Achebe's 'THINGS FALL APART' discuss Achebe's response to the colonial notion that Africa has no historical interest of its own ,for we find it's inhabitants living barbarism and savages. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.205.183.34 (talk) 17:32, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

We don't do people's homework for them. Read our Chinua Achebe and Things Fall Apart articles. And read Things Fall Apart itself. AndyTheGrump (talk) 17:40, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

PLUTONOMY MEMO

Was the Citigroup Plutonomy memo really produced by the corporation Citigroup?If so where can I get a copy of the plutonomy memo that I can cite for my research papér? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 149.152.20.215 (talk) 23:18, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

No doubt about it. Right now, the link in our Citigroup article is working. No link to the second memo, "Revisiting Plutonomy" there though. Can be hard to get them because Citigroup tries to pull them off the web.John Z (talk) 01:42, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

Here's the second report. [2] I find it quite cute that Citigroup et al thinks they are capable of censoring the entire internet. Anonymous.translator (talk) 04:54, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

- So what the hell guys? I could've sworn that there was a wiki article on the Citibank Plutonomy memo, what happened? No mention of it on wikipedia, is it their PR doing this?