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Mac OS X

2011-09-06T01:05:52Z

ZachVega1: DUDE. WE HAVE A HUGE PROBLEM. THIS ARTICLE IS VERY VERY VERY BADLY OUTDATED! Sorry for screaming, but dang!

[[Image:Tiger.png|thumb|right|Mac OS X's Aqua graphical user interface|300px]]

'''Mac OS X''' is an operating system developed by [[Apple Inc.]] It is a [[Unix]]-like operating system with a hybrid-kernel based on technologies NeXT Software, Inc. developed for its NEXTSTEP operating system, and code from the FreeBSD project. It currently ships with all new Macintosh computers. The current version is 10.7 "Lion."

The graphical user interface in Mac OS X is called Aqua, which includes a Dashboard that allows for mini programs called Widgets to be placed on the desktop. All applications included in OS X follow a well defined set of Human Interface Guidelines giving them an intuitive, consistent user interface. Aqua also comes with a dock that allows users to quickly launch applications, and displays an icon or thumbnail for running software applications.
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Conservapedia:Image upload requests

2011-09-05T20:19:34Z

ZachVega1: /* The Sims 3 */

<center><big><big>'''Place Current Requests At The Bottom Please!'''</big></big></center>
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[[Conservapedia:Image upload requests/Archive 1|Archive 1]]
[[Conservapedia:Image upload requests/Archive 2|Archive 2]]
[[Conservapedia:Image upload requests/Archive 3|Archive 3]] 
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[[Conservapedia:Image upload requests/Archive 5|Archive 5]]
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'''Image uploading is a privilege, not a right. See [[Conservapedia:User rights]]. Requests for image uploads can be placed here, or simply ask [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=Upload someone with upload rights] or [http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Special:ListUsers&group=sysop&limit=100. any Administrator].'''

NOTE: '''Do NOT upload AP Photos''' (Copyright - [[Associated Press]]). We don't have Fair use rights to those images.
See also - [[Conservapedia:Copyright]].

Users without image upload privileges can specify specific locations for their requested images with {{tl|Image request}}, which adds articles to [[:Category:Articles in need of an image]].
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==[[Federalist Papers]]==
* <s>Need new [[File:The Federalist book title page.jpg]], from U.S. Library of Congress image: [http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/madison/images/vc16.jpg LOC-16], page shows year 1788 (MDCCLXXXVIII), proving papers printed as a book 1 year later. License: public domain, life of author plus 170 years (last to die: [[James Madison]] in 1836).</s>

[http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Fed_Papers1787_Cover.jpg Here you go.] --<big>[[User:TK|'''ṬK''']]</big>/Admin[[User_Talk:TK|/Talk]] 03:13, 17 June 2010 (EDT)

==[[Aswan Dam]]==
<s>Need new [[File:Aswan Dam Lake Nasser.jpg]], from U.S. NASA astronaut photo ISS017-E-20975: [http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/sseop/images/ESC/small/ISS017/ISS017-E-20975.JPG NASA-975], photo (made by NASA personnel) shows [[Aswan High Dam]], lower [[Aswan Dam]], Lake Nasser, [[Philae Temple]] island, 1st cataract of the [[Nile]], [[Arabian Desert]], Libyan Desert, etc. No hurry on this.</s> -[[User:CVeritas|CVeritas]] 21:27, 17 June 2010 (EDT)

-Done: [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Aswan.JPG] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:13, 18 June 2010 (EDT)

==[[Joseph P. Lash]]==

<s>[http://www.geneaarchives.com/bacmresearch/affiliate/completeset/eroose2.jpg FBI memo] relating report from G-2 (Army Counterintelligence) claiming to have recorded a tryst between Communist youth leader Joseph Lash and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt</s> [[User:FOIA|FOIA]] 14:16, 15 July 2010 (EDT)
:Done --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:28, 15 July 2010 (EDT) [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Eroose2.jpg]

==[[Ringo Starr]]==

<s>I need the image for an attempt to improve the [[Ringo Starr]] article.</s> {{Unsigned|Gamma287}}-- 14:08, 27 July 2010

:[http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Ringo_Starr.jpg Here you go.] --<big>[[User:TK|'''ṬK''']]</big>/Admin[[User_Talk:TK|/Talk]] 17:57, 27 July 2010 (EDT)

== [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words]] ==
I generated ten graphs for [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words]].

<s>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFfkfPe3wuI/AAAAAAAAAD4/OFZ-xI98ZYM/s1600/bcw-002.png</s>

<s>http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFfnWx0hLyI/AAAAAAAAAEA/6iZG4s7f2Zo/s1600/bcw-003.png</s>

<s>http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFfn-EOpthI/AAAAAAAAAEI/sowEllNnqmM/s1600/bcw-004.png</s>

<s>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgrC4KnBbI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/98_JyTvPyRM/s1600/bcw-005.png</s>

<s>http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgrvASHDlI/AAAAAAAAAEY/afs_mOlJklM/s1600/bcw-006.png</s>

<s>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgsPGXeERI/AAAAAAAAAEg/VrgIuZGbKOY/s1600/bcw-007.png</s>

<s>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgtI62GVBI/AAAAAAAAAEo/Jn46EbkGL24/s1600/bcw-008.png</s>

<s>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFguBbXwegI/AAAAAAAAAEw/yGefBit2yl8/s1600/bcw-009.png</s>

<s>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgvQJGurSI/AAAAAAAAAE4/COavGxsW6Sk/s1600/bcw-010.png</s>

I would appreciate if they could be named as stated, i.e., bcw-001.png, bcw-002.png, etc.

I forgot one, sorry:

<s>http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFfi_t9bqdI/AAAAAAAAADw/tv412vyGi0E/s1600/bcw-001.png</s>

[[User:RonLar|RonLar]] 13:25, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

:All uploaded. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:33, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

Thanks! [[User:RonLar|RonLar]] 13:34, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

== [[Uncyclopedia]] ==

Hi. Please upload http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090115235635/uncyclopedia/images/b/bc/Wiki.png for fair use in the Uncyclopedia article. Thanks! [[User:Keepscases|Keepscases]] 16:55, 14 August 2010 (EDT)

:: Done. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez|Joaquín Martínez]] 21:08, 16 November 2010 (EST)

== [[Rick Scott]] ==
<s>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottforflorida/4517644139 For use on Rick Scott's article. This is the same Creative Commons image used at Wikipedia.]</s> [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] 15:05, 2 September 2010 (EDT)

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Rick_Scott.jpg] Sorry for the delay in uploading. I will put in the page for you.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:20, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==White House Photostream Images==

<s>Please upload the following official White House photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/4891369859/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/3860767412</s>

For use on the [[List of Obama First Family Vacations]] article.

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:4891369859.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:3860767412.JPG] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:15, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==[[Tin(II) oxide]]==
Have <s>a</s>some "homemade" public domain images that I would like to upload. It is on my computer. Thanks, --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 11:55, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:Send to our email account and I will upload. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:16, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::Will do --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 13:20, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:::A few more are there than just this photo. I think that all will be useful here. --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 13:31, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::::Give me another day to upload all eight pics. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 19:56, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:::::Someday. Why is uploading so strictly guarded around here? --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 20:49, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::::::Several photos didn't upload properly. I am done with the rest. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Small_pickerel_frog_on_rock.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Cobalt_carbonate.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Copper_ammonia_sulfate_original.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Zinc_burning.JPG] Also, I don't know the reason behind the strict photo upload policy. I can only guess that since we allow liberals to edit here and some will attempt to be devious and upload porn. The liberal media such as the AP has demanded we remove pics from our site. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:15, 17 November 2010 (EST)
:Thanks. --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 14:45, 17 November 2010 (EST)

==Political and historical figures==
<s>[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/hitler_mufti.jpg Mufti of Jerusalem], historical copyright expired 
[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/zapatero.jpg Zapatero] Fair use, not AP 
[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/Castro.jpg Castro] Fair use, not AP </s>
{{unsigned|BishoiH}}
:Done [http://conservapedia.com/File:Hitler_mufti.jpg] [http://conservapedia.com/File:Zapatero.jpg] [http://conservapedia.com/File:Castro.jpg]--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 19:55, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==Michael Steele Muppet==
"Muppet" version of Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele from [[The Daily Show with Jon Stewart]]

http://pieceofmind.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/steele1.jpg
:A liberal comedian mocking a conservative. I think you found the wrong wiki. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 22:42, 18 January 2011 (EST)

Actually, I wanted to use that photo to demonstrate Jon Stewart's borderline sophomoric attempts to slander respectable conservative figures. [[User:Kjacket|Kjacket]] 22:58, 18 January 2011 (EST)

==Better Antarctica Image==
<s>I was searching the web to see if I could get a better idea of what exactly the colors on the Antarctica map in the [[Global Warming]] article mean when I found a better, labeled version ([http://sciblogs.co.nz/journeystotheice/files/2010/05/NASA-1024x933.jpg]) of the image that is currently being used (File:Composite_antarctic_NASA.jpg). I suggest the more informative version of the file be uploaded as a replacement. --[[User:Toadaron|Toadaron]] 01:41, 4 February 2011 (EST)
:Has anyone considered this request? Does this page get checked regularly?</s> --[[User:Toadaron|Toadaron]] 22:39, 17 February 2011 (EST)
::Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:NASA-1024x933.jpg] Please consider changing your username to reflect your real name and last initial. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 23:02, 17 February 2011 (EST)

==Comic About the "Scientific Method"==
I thought [http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=761 this] comic might be good for [[pseudoscience]] or a related article, if admins think it is appropriate (not that it is off-color or anything) and if it qualifies as fair-use. --[[User:Toadaron|AaronT]] 19:30, 14 March 2011 (EDT)
:I don't see a problem with inclusion however first you need permission from the author's site. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 20:50, 15 March 2011 (EDT)
[http://www.phdcomics.com/about.htm] ''"We'll be happy to grant you permission, but you MUST e-mail us at questions(at)phdcomics.com to let us know how and which strips you are using (by sending this email, you obtain official permission to use the images). In all cases, the strips must have the following text printed next to them: "Piled Higher and Deeper" by Jorge Cham www.phdcomics.com"''

==Chihuahua==

I've got a good picture for the Chihuahua page but I'm unsure of how to go about adding it.

==Runescape==
the current picture on the page (a guy in rune armor mining a rock) is rather dated in appearance, and [http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110209064323/runescape/images/thumb/e/e3/Varrock_fountain.png/507px-Varrock_fountain.png]although not showing any actual players doing something, does show the graphics ingame as they stand and a well known and common location for players to be in, and as such would be a better image for the page. im assuming since its able to be on the runescape wiki it can be here as well. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:24, 29 May 2011 (EDT)

: Please provide a better source to see the copyright of the image. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez|Joaquín Martínez]] 22:27, 29 May 2011 (EDT)
::Im going to have to ask around on the wiki and will try to get back as soon as i can ^_^. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:39, 29 May 2011 (EDT)
:::Based on answers i got from the wiki IRC chat, they have permission to use it as long as they acknowledged its jagex's stuff. should work for us too. I can't find a page that speceficly says the copyright though. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:43, 29 May 2011 (EDT)

==Fallout image==
well, since i havent gotten anywhere on runescape, and it atleast has an image... how about for the fallout article im improving? [http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/File:EarthAfterGreatWar.png with their reasoning for the right to use the image just below the image itself], having a picture showing how the world looks, if a little unclear on what is going on in it; helps improve the article in my opinion. [http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/File:Fallout_World_Tag.png also works although i am unsure of the copyright on the picture]--[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:46, 19 June 2011 (EDT)

==[[Hillary Clinton]]==

Please upload the following pictures of Ms. Clinton to the colleage section of her article. They provide a unique and authentic sight to her character during her formative years. I've added them several times to Wikipedia but the censors there only allow flattering, approved-by-the-party pictures of liberal politicians.

[http://i.imgur.com/UUQWP.jpg]
[http://i.imgur.com/Ljdy4.jpg]

Both pictures were published on Life's edition of 20th June 1969.
Regarding the copyright, "Getty Images represents and syndicates the entire LIFE Picture Collection" as stated in http://www.life.com/service/faq#q10 and Getty allows the use of their pictures as "Editorial Licensed Material" meaning "Licensed Material relating to events that are newsworthy or of public interest.." which is the case. The pictures were taken to illustrate an article about a public event at Wellesley University. You will find the whole License Agreements document here: http://www.gettyimages.com/Corporate/LicenseAgreements.aspx#RM --[[User:Trueseeker|Trueseeker]] 20:12, 29 June 2011 (EDT)

==Sally Kern photo==

<s>This is the link to Sally Kern's official [http://www.okhouse.gov/Members/Pictures/HiRes/Kern,%20Sally.jpg photo]. I didn't see anything about copyright, but it's from the link provided on the Oklahoma House of Representatives' page for Kern. Thanks!</s> [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 13:37, 8 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Sally.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:40, 8 July 2011 (EDT)
::Thanks! I think I'm having a blonde moment here. When I click on the link, the picture doesn't show up on that page. There's a thumb copy, and I can click on where the photo should be and it goes to the full-res copy, but not the "Sally.jpg". What am I doing wrong? [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 10:47, 9 July 2011 (EDT)

==[[Rodger W. Young]]==
Could somebody please upload [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rodger_Young.jpg this image] for the article. It's public domain. Thanks! [[User:TracyS|TracyS]] 11:57, 24 July 2011 (EDT)
:[http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Rodger_Young.jpg Done]. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] 15:22, 26 July 2011 (EDT)

==Image request==
Can someone upload this public domain image [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] for the article [[Oxfordian]]? Thanks.[[User:Mythbuster|Mythbuster]] 00:13, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

==Elvis Presley==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elvis_presley.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elvis_Presley_1970.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:27, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Elvis_presley.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Elvis_Presley_1970.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Bob Seger]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bob_Seger_crop.jpg]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:28, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Bob_Seger_jpg.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==Jimmy Buffett==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jimmy_Buffett_1.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jimmy_Buffett.jpg]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:29, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Jimmy_Buffett_1.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Jimmy_Buffett.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Regis Philbin]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Regis_Philbin_at_the_2009_Tribeca_Film_Festival_140x190.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 10:21, 1 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Regis_Philbin_2009.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)
==[[Monopoly (board game)]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monopoly_board_on_white_bg.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:58, 2 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Monopoly_board.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 11:35, 2 August 2011 (EDT)

Thanks!!!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:44, 2 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Obama administration deficit spending]]==
Still waiting on a response for this chart [http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loy9sdR5Hj1qzpwi0o1_500.jpg here] which is based on data from the Congressional Budget Office and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Its significance is not partisan (who’s “to blame” for the deficit) but intellectual. It demonstrates the utter incoherence of being very concerned about a structural federal deficit but ruling out of consideration the policy that was largest single contributor to that deficit, namely the Bush-era tax cuts.

Thanks {{unsigned|Brittain}}

:That chart is cherry picked, rosy "projection" and is meaningless. But but but...? It is intellectually dishonest and can only be found on liberal websites. A slightly older lefty chart promoting the same kind of bull [http://www.pensitoreview.com/Wordpress/wp-content/themes/mimbo2.2/images/graph-863k-jobs-created-09-101.jpg]. You'll notice the authentic "based on U.S. Labor Department statistics" as a ref.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 10:01, 4 August 2011 (EDT)

==Image request==
<s>Can someone upload this public domain image [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] for the article [[Oxfordian]]? Thanks.</s>[[User:Mythbuster|Mythbuster]] 00:13, 29 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 18:35, 9 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Johnny Cash]]==
<s>Can someone upload these? [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:J_Cash.jpg] (Public domain, U.S. Gov't) and [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JohnnyCashHouse1969.jpg] (Public Domain, Lib. of Congress). Thanks!</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 08:11, 6 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:J_Cash.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:JohnnyCashHouse1969.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 18:35, 9 August 2011 (EDT)
::Thanks again Jpatt!!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 18:49, 9 August 2011 (EDT)
==[[Michael Lee Aday]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meat_Loaf.jpg] Yet another request from me for my project-in-progress.</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:05, 17 August 2011 (EDT)

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Meat_Loaf.jpg] and no thanks necessary.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 20:59, 17 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[The O'Reilly Factor]]==
<s>[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/Oreillyfoxbroadcastingojsimpson.JPG]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 21:21, 20 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Oreilly.JPG]--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:43, 27 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Union Jack]]==

The current image for the flag of the United Kingdom aka Union Flag/Jack is the pre 1801 version without the St Patirck's cross (I have relabelled it). There are plenty of sources for the correct image please can it be uploaded. [[User:DavidMilton|DavidMilton]] 08:55, 24 August 2011 (EDT)
:Locate the image you want and I will upload.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:43, 27 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[The Sims 3]]==
I feel as if we don't have enough images for [[The Sims 3]]. In fact, we don't have any at all. Including the box art [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6f/Sims3cover.jpg here] would be a good start. Thanks. Fair use info is as follows:

The image is used for identification in the context of critical commentary of the work for which it serves as cover art. It makes a significant contribution to the user's understanding of the article, which could not practically be conveyed by words alone. The image is placed in the infobox at the top of the article discussing the work, to show a primary visual image associated with the work, and to help the user quickly identify the work and know they have found what they are looking for. Use for this purpose does not compete with the purposes of the original artwork, namely the creator providing graphic design services to relevant concerns and video game marketing to the public. Therefore, it should constitute fair use under US copyright law.

As cover art, the image is not replaceable by free content; any other image that shows the packaging of the item in question would also be copyrighted, and any version that is not true to the original would be inadequate for identification or commentary. [[User:ZachVega1|ZachVega1]] 09:28, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
:I'm unsure if this site wants video game articles. There seem to be quite a few in the deletion log.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:37, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
::And a bunch that are not in the deletion area. Thres a good chance whatever was on the delelted ones were spam--[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 09:43, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
:::A few, yes. I proposed a merger for this article to be with [[The Sims]] as this merely appears to be a sequel.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:45, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
::::If you go on any other wiki, ''The Sims'' and ''The Sims 3'' are separate articles. This is because they are dramatically different in gameplay and features. [[User:ZachVega1|ZachVega1]] 10:11, 5 September 2011 (EDT)

User talk:ZachVega1

2011-09-05T17:22:12Z

ZachVega1:

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T17:14:32Z

ZachVega1: /* Stuff Packs */

'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims 2''. It was first released on June 2, 2009 simultaneously for [[Mac OS X]] and [[Microsoft Windows]]. ''The Sims 3'' was released to home consoles on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] and later the [[Wii]] platform on November 15, 2010. <ref name=autogenerated1><http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270397&pid=995668> < Look for The Sims 3 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and DS on October 26.></ref> There is also a Nintendo 3DS version which is in 3D, released on March 27, 2011, as one of its launch titles.<ref name="ds.ign.com">{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html |title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN |publisher=Ds.ign.com |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> ''The Sims 3'' has been released for many mobile platforms, most notably Apple's iOS. The game broke franchise sales records, as it sold 1.4 million copies in its first week.<ref>http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1160047p1.html</ref> To date, ''The Sims 3'' has sold 10 million copies worldwide. This makes it one of the best selling computer games of all time.
==Gameplay==
''The Sims 3'' is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Player controls their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The game play is open-ended and indefinite, unlike previous Sim games. Sims' houses and neighborhood are now in one whole map. This is the first game to feature open worlds. The player can now go to community lots and households without facing unmanageable loading times. Previous Sim games used a "Wants and Fears" system. This is replaced by a wishes system in ''The Sims 3''. Players can either fulfill their Sim's wish or ignore it. When they fulfill their Sim's wish, the Sim gets Lifetime Points. These points can be used to purchase special abilities, such as never having to go to the bathroom. There are many new features, but that's expected as a sequel to a Sims game. The new "Open Neighborhood" feature allows Sims to go on with their life when the player is not controlling them.<ref>http://www.edenstyle.it/expansion-packs-late-night/cas-updates-late-night-preview.html</ref> Create a Sim (also known as CAS) now has more customizable options for Sims than the CAS in The Sims 2. The player now has a larger selection of body types for Sims, and are able to create different hair styles for every Sim. The player is now able to pick their Sim's shoes. Players can customize adult Sims with up to five traits. These traits define the Sim's personality and Lifetime Wish.

==Expansion Packs==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! Name
! Release date
|-
| ''World Adventures''
| November 17, 2009
|-
| ''Ambitions''
| June 1, 2010
|-
| ''Late Night''
| October 26, 2010
|-
| ''Generations''
| May 31, 2011
|-
|| ''Pets''
| October 18, 2011
|}

==Stuff Packs==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! Name
! Release date
|-
| ''High-End Loft Stuff''
| February 2, 2010
|-
| ''Fast Lane Stuff''
| September 7, 2011
|-
| ''Outdoor Living Stuff''
| February 1, 2011
|-
| ''Town Life Stuff''
| July 26, 2011
|}

==References==
<references/>

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T17:14:04Z

ZachVega1:

'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims 2''. It was first released on June 2, 2009 simultaneously for [[Mac OS X]] and [[Microsoft Windows]]. ''The Sims 3'' was released to home consoles on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] and later the [[Wii]] platform on November 15, 2010. <ref name=autogenerated1><http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270397&pid=995668> < Look for The Sims 3 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and DS on October 26.></ref> There is also a Nintendo 3DS version which is in 3D, released on March 27, 2011, as one of its launch titles.<ref name="ds.ign.com">{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html |title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN |publisher=Ds.ign.com |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> ''The Sims 3'' has been released for many mobile platforms, most notably Apple's iOS. The game broke franchise sales records, as it sold 1.4 million copies in its first week.<ref>http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1160047p1.html</ref> To date, ''The Sims 3'' has sold 10 million copies worldwide. This makes it one of the best selling computer games of all time.
==Gameplay==
''The Sims 3'' is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Player controls their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The game play is open-ended and indefinite, unlike previous Sim games. Sims' houses and neighborhood are now in one whole map. This is the first game to feature open worlds. The player can now go to community lots and households without facing unmanageable loading times. Previous Sim games used a "Wants and Fears" system. This is replaced by a wishes system in ''The Sims 3''. Players can either fulfill their Sim's wish or ignore it. When they fulfill their Sim's wish, the Sim gets Lifetime Points. These points can be used to purchase special abilities, such as never having to go to the bathroom. There are many new features, but that's expected as a sequel to a Sims game. The new "Open Neighborhood" feature allows Sims to go on with their life when the player is not controlling them.<ref>http://www.edenstyle.it/expansion-packs-late-night/cas-updates-late-night-preview.html</ref> Create a Sim (also known as CAS) now has more customizable options for Sims than the CAS in The Sims 2. The player now has a larger selection of body types for Sims, and are able to create different hair styles for every Sim. The player is now able to pick their Sim's shoes. Players can customize adult Sims with up to five traits. These traits define the Sim's personality and Lifetime Wish.

==Expansion Packs==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! Name
! Release date
|-
| ''World Adventures''
| November 17, 2009
|-
| ''Ambitions''
| June 1, 2010
|-
| ''Late Night''
| October 26, 2010
|-
| ''Generations''
| May 31, 2011
|-
|| ''Pets''
| October 18, 2011
|}

==Stuff Packs==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! Name
! Release date
|-
| '''''High-End Loft Stuff'''''
| February 2, 2010
|-
| '''''Fast Lane Stuff'''''
| September 7, 2011
|-
| '''''Outdoor Living Stuff'''''
| February 1, 2011
|-
| '''''Town Life Stuff'''''
| July 26, 2011
|}

==References==
<references/>

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T17:08:44Z

ZachVega1: /* Gameplay */

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T17:08:05Z

ZachVega1: /* Gameplay */

'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims 2''. It was first released on June 2, 2009 simultaneously for [[Mac OS X]] and [[Microsoft Windows]]. ''The Sims 3'' was released to home consoles on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] and later the [[Wii]] platform on November 15, 2010. <ref name=autogenerated1><http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270397&pid=995668> < Look for The Sims 3 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and DS on October 26.></ref> There is also a Nintendo 3DS version which is in 3D, released on March 27, 2011, as one of its launch titles.<ref name="ds.ign.com">{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html |title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN |publisher=Ds.ign.com |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> ''The Sims 3'' has been released for many mobile platforms, most notably Apple's iOS. The game broke franchise sales records, as it sold 1.4 million copies in its first week.<ref>http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1160047p1.html</ref> To date, ''The Sims 3'' has sold 10 million copies worldwide. This makes it one of the best selling computer games of all time.
==Gameplay==
''The Sims 3'' is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Player controls their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The game play is open-ended and indefinite, unlike previous Sim games. Sims' houses and neighborhood are now in one whole map. This is the first game to feature open worlds. The player can now go to community lots and households without facing unmanageable loading times. Previous Sim games used a "Wants and Fears" system. This is replaced by a wishes system in ''The Sims 3''. Players can either fulfill their Sim's wish or ignore it. When they fulfill their Sim's wish, the Sim gets Lifetime Points. These points can be used to purchase special abilities, such as never having to go to the bathroom. There are many new features, but that's expected as a sequel to a Sims game. The new "Open Neighborhood" feature allows Sims to go on with their life when the player is not controlling them. Create a Sim (also known as CAS) now has more customizable options for Sims than the CAS in The Sims 2. The player now has a larger selection of body types for Sims, and are able to create different hair styles for every Sim. The player is now able to pick their Sim's shoes. Players can customize adult Sims with up to five traits. These traits define the Sim's personality and Lifetime Wish.

==Expansion Packs==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! Name
! Release date
|-
| ''World Adventures''
| November 17, 2009
|-
| ''Ambitions''
| June 1, 2010
|-
| ''Late Night''
| October 26, 2010
|-
| ''Generations''
| May 31, 2011
|-
|| ''Pets''
| October 18, 2011
|}

==References==
<references/>

Talk:The Sims 3

2011-09-05T17:06:18Z

ZachVega1:

==Merge with [[The Sims]]?==
Do we really need a separate article for this sequel?--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:40, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
:Considering its not the same game as the sims, and added a lot to the series, yes, it qualifies itself as a separate article. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 09:43, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
::It looks like a lot of this article came directly from Wikipedia, though, including the references that are rife with syntax errors. Maybe reword it a bit? Having not played the game, I wouldn't know where to begin. [[User:KevinDavis|KevinDavis]] [[User talk:KevinDavis|Talk]] 10:53, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
:::I'll reword it. I've contributed a lot to the article on Wikipedia, as seen in the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Sims_3&limit=200&action=history revision history]. [[User:ZachVega1|ZachVega1]] 12:43, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
::::Better? [[User:ZachVega1|ZachVega1]] 13:06, 5 September 2011 (EDT)

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T17:04:50Z

ZachVega1: /* Gameplay */

'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims 2''. It was first released on June 2, 2009 simultaneously for [[Mac OS X]] and [[Microsoft Windows]]. ''The Sims 3'' was released to home consoles on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] and later the [[Wii]] platform on November 15, 2010. <ref name=autogenerated1><http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270397&pid=995668> < Look for The Sims 3 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and DS on October 26.></ref> There is also a Nintendo 3DS version which is in 3D, released on March 27, 2011, as one of its launch titles.<ref name="ds.ign.com">{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html |title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN |publisher=Ds.ign.com |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> ''The Sims 3'' has been released for many mobile platforms, most notably Apple's iOS. The game broke franchise sales records, as it sold 1.4 million copies in its first week.<ref>http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1160047p1.html</ref> To date, ''The Sims 3'' has sold 10 million copies worldwide. This makes it one of the best selling computer games of all time.
==Gameplay==
''The Sims 3'' is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Player controls their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The game play is open-ended and indefinite, unlike previous Sim games. Sims' houses and neighborhood are now in one whole map. This is the first game to feature open worlds. The player can now go to community lots and households without facing unmanageable loading times. Previous Sim games used a "Wants and Fears" system. This is replaced by a wishes system in ''The Sims 3''. Players can either fulfill their Sim's wish or ignore it. When they fulfill their Sim's wish, the Sim gets Lifetime Points. These points can be used to purchase special abilities, such as never having to go to the bathroom. There are many new features, but that's expected as a sequel to a Sims game. The new "Open Neighborhood" feature allows Sims to go on with their life when the player is not controlling them.

==Expansion Packs==
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
|-
! Name
! Release date
|-
| ''World Adventures''
| November 17, 2009
|-
| ''Ambitions''
| June 1, 2010
|-
| ''Late Night''
| October 26, 2010
|-
| ''Generations''
| May 31, 2011
|-
|| ''Pets''
| October 18, 2011
|}

==References==
<references/>

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T16:56:38Z

ZachVega1:

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T16:46:51Z

ZachVega1: Rewriting.....

'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategy game|strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims 2''. It was first released on June 2, 2009 simultaneously for [[Mac OS X]] and [[Microsoft Windows]]. ''The Sims 3'' was released to home consoles on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] and later the [[Wii]] platform on November 15, 2010. <ref name=autogenerated1><http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270397&pid=995668> < Look for The Sims 3 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and DS on October 26.></ref> There is also a Nintendo 3DS version which is in 3D, released on March 27, 2011, as one of its launch titles.<ref name="ds.ign.com">{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html |title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN |publisher=Ds.ign.com |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref>

''The Sims 3'' has been released for many mobile platforms, most notably Apple's iOS. The game broke franchise sales records, as it sold 1.4 million copies in its first week.<ref>http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1160047p1.html</ref> To date, ''The Sims 3'' has sold 10 million copies worldwide. This makes it one of the best selling computer games of all time.
==Gameplay==
''The Sims 3'' is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Player controls their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The game play is open-ended and indefinite.

Sim houses and neighborhoods are entirely in one continuous map. The developers stated, "What you do outside your home now matters as much as what you do within." The game includes an optional feature called "Story Progression", which allows all Sims in the neighborhood to autonomously continue as if the player were controlling them, such as grow up, get married, get jobs and promotions, have children, build or buy their dream house while the player isn't playing.

''The Sims 2'' used a reward system called Wants and Fears. This is replaced with a new system called Wishes in ''The Sims 3''. Fulfilling a Sim's wish contributes to the Sim's Lifetime Happiness score and mood. Some wishes, such as "Go to the Park", may add little points to their lifetime happiness while "Have A Baby Boy" may add thousands of points. In ''The Sims 2'', Wants and Fears also contributed to a Sim's "Aspiration" meter, roughly analogous to current [[self-esteem]]. In ''The Sims 3'', Aspiration is removed entirely, replaced with "Moodlets", which contribute positive or negative values to the original Motivation meter. Moodlets can be inspired by physical events, such as having a good meal or comfort from sitting in a good chair, as well as emotional events like a first kiss or a break-up. Most moodlets last for a set duration, but some negative Moodlets can be cured (such as the one incurred by an urgent need to urinate) and some positive ones rely on the Sim's surroundings and traits.

Sims live for a set duration of time (adjustable by the player) and advance through several stages (baby, toddler, child, teen, young adult, adult, and elder). Sims can die of [[old age]] or they can die prematurely from causes such as fire, starvation, drowning, electrocution, (as of the ''World Adventures'' expansion pack) The [[Mummy]]'s curse, (as of the ''Ambitions'' expansion pack) a meteor, and (as of the ''Late Night'' expansion pack) by thirst (vampires only).

==References==
<references/>

Talk:The Sims 3

2011-09-05T16:43:39Z

ZachVega1: /* Merge with The Sims? */

User talk:ZachVega1

2011-09-05T16:40:38Z

ZachVega1:

{{welcome}}

Please don't copy content from [[Wikipedia]], unless you are the primary author of said content. If you do so again, you will be banned. Thanks.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:13, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
:Check out the [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Sims_3&action=history revision history]. [[User:ZachVega1|ZachVega1]] 12:40, 5 September 2011 (EDT)

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T16:39:27Z

ZachVega1: Do not copy from Wikipedia or *elsewhere unless it was your original work.* The revision history on en-WP, well, http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Sims_3&action=history

'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategy game|strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims 2''. It was first released on June 2, 2009 simultaneously for [[Mac OS X]] and [[Microsoft Windows]]. ''The Sims 3'' was released to home consoles on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] and later the [[Wii]] platform on November 15, 2010. The [[Wii]] version glitches often and has gotten poor ratings from buyers.<ref name=autogenerated1><http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270397&pid=995668> < Look for The Sims 3 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and DS on October 26.></ref> There is also a Nintendo 3DS version which is in 3D, released on March 27, 2011, as one of its launch titles.<ref name="ds.ign.com">{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html |title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN |publisher=Ds.ign.com |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref>

It has also been released for [[mobile phones]], such as those running iOS, Bada OS, Windows Phone 7, webOS, Android Symbian^3, and Nokia N-Gage platforms. A much simpler version is also available for mobile phones with support for the Java platform.

''The Sims 3'', an instant success, sold 1.4 million copies in its first week and dominated the sales charts over two years later. <ref>{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" by Jim Reilly |url=http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/100/1003097p1.html |title=The Sims 3 Dominating PC Software Sales - PC News at IGN |publisher=Au.pc.ign.com |date=2009-07-13 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> Critics issued mostly positive reviews. ''The Sims 3'' gained an 86/100 score from aggregator Metacritic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/sims3?q=Sims%203 |title=The Sims 3 for PC Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> The game has sold over ten million copies worldwide since its 2009 release, making it one of the best-selling computer games of all time.<ref>http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1160047p1.html</ref>
==Gameplay==
''The Sims 3'' is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Player controls their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The game play is open-ended and indefinite.

Sim houses and neighborhoods are entirely in one continuous map. The developers stated, "What you do outside your home now matters as much as what you do within." The game includes an optional feature called "Story Progression", which allows all Sims in the neighborhood to autonomously continue as if the player were controlling them, such as grow up, get married, get jobs and promotions, have children, build or buy their dream house while the player isn't playing.

''The Sims 2'' used a reward system called Wants and Fears. This is replaced with a new system called Wishes in ''The Sims 3''. Fulfilling a Sim's wish contributes to the Sim's Lifetime Happiness score and mood. Some wishes, such as "Go to the Park", may add little points to their lifetime happiness while "Have A Baby Boy" may add thousands of points. In ''The Sims 2'', Wants and Fears also contributed to a Sim's "Aspiration" meter, roughly analogous to current [[self-esteem]]. In ''The Sims 3'', Aspiration is removed entirely, replaced with "Moodlets", which contribute positive or negative values to the original Motivation meter. Moodlets can be inspired by physical events, such as having a good meal or comfort from sitting in a good chair, as well as emotional events like a first kiss or a break-up. Most moodlets last for a set duration, but some negative Moodlets can be cured (such as the one incurred by an urgent need to urinate) and some positive ones rely on the Sim's surroundings and traits.

Sims live for a set duration of time (adjustable by the player) and advance through several stages (baby, toddler, child, teen, young adult, adult, and elder). Sims can die of [[old age]] or they can die prematurely from causes such as fire, starvation, drowning, electrocution, (as of the ''World Adventures'' expansion pack) The [[Mummy]]'s curse, (as of the ''Ambitions'' expansion pack) a meteor, and (as of the ''Late Night'' expansion pack) by thirst (vampires only).

==References==
<references/>

Devil

2011-09-05T14:37:56Z

ZachVega1:

'''Devil''' (from the Greek word διαβολοξ (diábolos), which means "one who throws things around" in the sense of creating the chaos, or "slanderer" in the sense of name-calling or "throwing" false accusations), is the name given to the unseen personification of evil.

By causing chaos, the devil leads people away from God and sometimes even to curse God.

The term "devil" is often used synonymously with the term [[Lucifer]] or [[Satan]], although Satan has the connotation of a personal evil while the devil is a common name for demons or evil spirits.

==The term==
The word has its origins with the early Hebrews during the Exodus from Egypt. The local religions they encountered when they entered into Canaan included tales of the demon spirits (''sa ir'' שעירים, "hairy ones" or "saytrs", Isaiah 13:21) of the desert, whose influence could be averted due to sacrifice. Despite being told to ''"...put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD,"'' (Joshua 24:14) many had accepted this superstition and sacrificed goats on the Canaanite and other altars. From this came the Herew word ''ha-satan'' שָׂטָן, the root word of "Satan".

==Other names for the devil==
There are many pseudonyms used for the Devil, sometimes to clarify his nature and other times with the effect of obscuring his evil:

*Beelzebub (Hebrew: ba'al zevuv בעל זבוב; "Lord of the Flies")
*Baphomet, originally a [[Templar]] image, portrayed by a goat-headed man
*Ba'al
*the Prince of Darkness
*Old Nick, from a character in ''The Devil and Tom Walker''
*Pazuzu, ancient Sumerian and Babylonian demon-god, best known for its appearance in the film ''The Exorcist'' (1973).

==See also==
* [[Satan]]
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2011-09-05T14:11:42Z

ZachVega1: /* The Sims 3 */

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==[[Federalist Papers]]==
* <s>Need new [[File:The Federalist book title page.jpg]], from U.S. Library of Congress image: [http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/madison/images/vc16.jpg LOC-16], page shows year 1788 (MDCCLXXXVIII), proving papers printed as a book 1 year later. License: public domain, life of author plus 170 years (last to die: [[James Madison]] in 1836).</s>

[http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Fed_Papers1787_Cover.jpg Here you go.] --<big>[[User:TK|'''ṬK''']]</big>/Admin[[User_Talk:TK|/Talk]] 03:13, 17 June 2010 (EDT)

==[[Aswan Dam]]==
<s>Need new [[File:Aswan Dam Lake Nasser.jpg]], from U.S. NASA astronaut photo ISS017-E-20975: [http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/sseop/images/ESC/small/ISS017/ISS017-E-20975.JPG NASA-975], photo (made by NASA personnel) shows [[Aswan High Dam]], lower [[Aswan Dam]], Lake Nasser, [[Philae Temple]] island, 1st cataract of the [[Nile]], [[Arabian Desert]], Libyan Desert, etc. No hurry on this.</s> -[[User:CVeritas|CVeritas]] 21:27, 17 June 2010 (EDT)

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==[[Joseph P. Lash]]==

<s>[http://www.geneaarchives.com/bacmresearch/affiliate/completeset/eroose2.jpg FBI memo] relating report from G-2 (Army Counterintelligence) claiming to have recorded a tryst between Communist youth leader Joseph Lash and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt</s> [[User:FOIA|FOIA]] 14:16, 15 July 2010 (EDT)
:Done --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:28, 15 July 2010 (EDT) [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Eroose2.jpg]

==[[Ringo Starr]]==

<s>I need the image for an attempt to improve the [[Ringo Starr]] article.</s> {{Unsigned|Gamma287}}-- 14:08, 27 July 2010

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== [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words]] ==
I generated ten graphs for [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words]].

<s>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFfkfPe3wuI/AAAAAAAAAD4/OFZ-xI98ZYM/s1600/bcw-002.png</s>

<s>http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFfnWx0hLyI/AAAAAAAAAEA/6iZG4s7f2Zo/s1600/bcw-003.png</s>

<s>http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFfn-EOpthI/AAAAAAAAAEI/sowEllNnqmM/s1600/bcw-004.png</s>

<s>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgrC4KnBbI/AAAAAAAAAEQ/98_JyTvPyRM/s1600/bcw-005.png</s>

<s>http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgrvASHDlI/AAAAAAAAAEY/afs_mOlJklM/s1600/bcw-006.png</s>

<s>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgsPGXeERI/AAAAAAAAAEg/VrgIuZGbKOY/s1600/bcw-007.png</s>

<s>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgtI62GVBI/AAAAAAAAAEo/Jn46EbkGL24/s1600/bcw-008.png</s>

<s>http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFguBbXwegI/AAAAAAAAAEw/yGefBit2yl8/s1600/bcw-009.png</s>

<s>http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFgvQJGurSI/AAAAAAAAAE4/COavGxsW6Sk/s1600/bcw-010.png</s>

I would appreciate if they could be named as stated, i.e., bcw-001.png, bcw-002.png, etc.

I forgot one, sorry:

<s>http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3Me9X7ZKI14/TFfi_t9bqdI/AAAAAAAAADw/tv412vyGi0E/s1600/bcw-001.png</s>

[[User:RonLar|RonLar]] 13:25, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

:All uploaded. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:33, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

Thanks! [[User:RonLar|RonLar]] 13:34, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

== [[Uncyclopedia]] ==

Hi. Please upload http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090115235635/uncyclopedia/images/b/bc/Wiki.png for fair use in the Uncyclopedia article. Thanks! [[User:Keepscases|Keepscases]] 16:55, 14 August 2010 (EDT)

:: Done. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez|Joaquín Martínez]] 21:08, 16 November 2010 (EST)

== [[Rick Scott]] ==
<s>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottforflorida/4517644139 For use on Rick Scott's article. This is the same Creative Commons image used at Wikipedia.]</s> [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] 15:05, 2 September 2010 (EDT)

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Rick_Scott.jpg] Sorry for the delay in uploading. I will put in the page for you.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:20, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==White House Photostream Images==

<s>Please upload the following official White House photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/4891369859/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/3860767412</s>

For use on the [[List of Obama First Family Vacations]] article.

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:4891369859.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:3860767412.JPG] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:15, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==[[Tin(II) oxide]]==
Have <s>a</s>some "homemade" public domain images that I would like to upload. It is on my computer. Thanks, --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 11:55, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:Send to our email account and I will upload. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:16, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::Will do --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 13:20, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:::A few more are there than just this photo. I think that all will be useful here. --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 13:31, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::::Give me another day to upload all eight pics. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 19:56, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:::::Someday. Why is uploading so strictly guarded around here? --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 20:49, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::::::Several photos didn't upload properly. I am done with the rest. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Small_pickerel_frog_on_rock.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Cobalt_carbonate.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Copper_ammonia_sulfate_original.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Zinc_burning.JPG] Also, I don't know the reason behind the strict photo upload policy. I can only guess that since we allow liberals to edit here and some will attempt to be devious and upload porn. The liberal media such as the AP has demanded we remove pics from our site. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:15, 17 November 2010 (EST)
:Thanks. --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 14:45, 17 November 2010 (EST)

==Political and historical figures==
<s>[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/hitler_mufti.jpg Mufti of Jerusalem], historical copyright expired 
[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/zapatero.jpg Zapatero] Fair use, not AP 
[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/Castro.jpg Castro] Fair use, not AP </s>
{{unsigned|BishoiH}}
:Done [http://conservapedia.com/File:Hitler_mufti.jpg] [http://conservapedia.com/File:Zapatero.jpg] [http://conservapedia.com/File:Castro.jpg]--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 19:55, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==Michael Steele Muppet==
"Muppet" version of Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele from [[The Daily Show with Jon Stewart]]

http://pieceofmind.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/steele1.jpg
:A liberal comedian mocking a conservative. I think you found the wrong wiki. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 22:42, 18 January 2011 (EST)

Actually, I wanted to use that photo to demonstrate Jon Stewart's borderline sophomoric attempts to slander respectable conservative figures. [[User:Kjacket|Kjacket]] 22:58, 18 January 2011 (EST)

==Better Antarctica Image==
<s>I was searching the web to see if I could get a better idea of what exactly the colors on the Antarctica map in the [[Global Warming]] article mean when I found a better, labeled version ([http://sciblogs.co.nz/journeystotheice/files/2010/05/NASA-1024x933.jpg]) of the image that is currently being used (File:Composite_antarctic_NASA.jpg). I suggest the more informative version of the file be uploaded as a replacement. --[[User:Toadaron|Toadaron]] 01:41, 4 February 2011 (EST)
:Has anyone considered this request? Does this page get checked regularly?</s> --[[User:Toadaron|Toadaron]] 22:39, 17 February 2011 (EST)
::Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:NASA-1024x933.jpg] Please consider changing your username to reflect your real name and last initial. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 23:02, 17 February 2011 (EST)

==Comic About the "Scientific Method"==
I thought [http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=761 this] comic might be good for [[pseudoscience]] or a related article, if admins think it is appropriate (not that it is off-color or anything) and if it qualifies as fair-use. --[[User:Toadaron|AaronT]] 19:30, 14 March 2011 (EDT)
:I don't see a problem with inclusion however first you need permission from the author's site. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 20:50, 15 March 2011 (EDT)
[http://www.phdcomics.com/about.htm] ''"We'll be happy to grant you permission, but you MUST e-mail us at questions(at)phdcomics.com to let us know how and which strips you are using (by sending this email, you obtain official permission to use the images). In all cases, the strips must have the following text printed next to them: "Piled Higher and Deeper" by Jorge Cham www.phdcomics.com"''

==Chihuahua==

I've got a good picture for the Chihuahua page but I'm unsure of how to go about adding it.

==Runescape==
the current picture on the page (a guy in rune armor mining a rock) is rather dated in appearance, and [http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110209064323/runescape/images/thumb/e/e3/Varrock_fountain.png/507px-Varrock_fountain.png]although not showing any actual players doing something, does show the graphics ingame as they stand and a well known and common location for players to be in, and as such would be a better image for the page. im assuming since its able to be on the runescape wiki it can be here as well. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:24, 29 May 2011 (EDT)

: Please provide a better source to see the copyright of the image. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez|Joaquín Martínez]] 22:27, 29 May 2011 (EDT)
::Im going to have to ask around on the wiki and will try to get back as soon as i can ^_^. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:39, 29 May 2011 (EDT)
:::Based on answers i got from the wiki IRC chat, they have permission to use it as long as they acknowledged its jagex's stuff. should work for us too. I can't find a page that speceficly says the copyright though. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:43, 29 May 2011 (EDT)

==Fallout image==
well, since i havent gotten anywhere on runescape, and it atleast has an image... how about for the fallout article im improving? [http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/File:EarthAfterGreatWar.png with their reasoning for the right to use the image just below the image itself], having a picture showing how the world looks, if a little unclear on what is going on in it; helps improve the article in my opinion. [http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/File:Fallout_World_Tag.png also works although i am unsure of the copyright on the picture]--[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:46, 19 June 2011 (EDT)

==[[Hillary Clinton]]==

Please upload the following pictures of Ms. Clinton to the colleage section of her article. They provide a unique and authentic sight to her character during her formative years. I've added them several times to Wikipedia but the censors there only allow flattering, approved-by-the-party pictures of liberal politicians.

[http://i.imgur.com/UUQWP.jpg]
[http://i.imgur.com/Ljdy4.jpg]

Both pictures were published on Life's edition of 20th June 1969.
Regarding the copyright, "Getty Images represents and syndicates the entire LIFE Picture Collection" as stated in http://www.life.com/service/faq#q10 and Getty allows the use of their pictures as "Editorial Licensed Material" meaning "Licensed Material relating to events that are newsworthy or of public interest.." which is the case. The pictures were taken to illustrate an article about a public event at Wellesley University. You will find the whole License Agreements document here: http://www.gettyimages.com/Corporate/LicenseAgreements.aspx#RM --[[User:Trueseeker|Trueseeker]] 20:12, 29 June 2011 (EDT)

==Sally Kern photo==

<s>This is the link to Sally Kern's official [http://www.okhouse.gov/Members/Pictures/HiRes/Kern,%20Sally.jpg photo]. I didn't see anything about copyright, but it's from the link provided on the Oklahoma House of Representatives' page for Kern. Thanks!</s> [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 13:37, 8 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Sally.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:40, 8 July 2011 (EDT)
::Thanks! I think I'm having a blonde moment here. When I click on the link, the picture doesn't show up on that page. There's a thumb copy, and I can click on where the photo should be and it goes to the full-res copy, but not the "Sally.jpg". What am I doing wrong? [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 10:47, 9 July 2011 (EDT)

==[[Rodger W. Young]]==
Could somebody please upload [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rodger_Young.jpg this image] for the article. It's public domain. Thanks! [[User:TracyS|TracyS]] 11:57, 24 July 2011 (EDT)
:[http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Rodger_Young.jpg Done]. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] 15:22, 26 July 2011 (EDT)

==Image request==
Can someone upload this public domain image [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] for the article [[Oxfordian]]? Thanks.[[User:Mythbuster|Mythbuster]] 00:13, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

==Elvis Presley==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elvis_presley.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elvis_Presley_1970.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:27, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Elvis_presley.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Elvis_Presley_1970.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Bob Seger]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bob_Seger_crop.jpg]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:28, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Bob_Seger_jpg.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==Jimmy Buffett==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jimmy_Buffett_1.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jimmy_Buffett.jpg]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:29, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Jimmy_Buffett_1.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Jimmy_Buffett.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Regis Philbin]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Regis_Philbin_at_the_2009_Tribeca_Film_Festival_140x190.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 10:21, 1 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Regis_Philbin_2009.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)
==[[Monopoly (board game)]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monopoly_board_on_white_bg.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:58, 2 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Monopoly_board.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 11:35, 2 August 2011 (EDT)

Thanks!!!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:44, 2 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Obama administration deficit spending]]==
Still waiting on a response for this chart [http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loy9sdR5Hj1qzpwi0o1_500.jpg here] which is based on data from the Congressional Budget Office and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Its significance is not partisan (who’s “to blame” for the deficit) but intellectual. It demonstrates the utter incoherence of being very concerned about a structural federal deficit but ruling out of consideration the policy that was largest single contributor to that deficit, namely the Bush-era tax cuts.

Thanks {{unsigned|Brittain}}

:That chart is cherry picked, rosy "projection" and is meaningless. But but but...? It is intellectually dishonest and can only be found on liberal websites. A slightly older lefty chart promoting the same kind of bull [http://www.pensitoreview.com/Wordpress/wp-content/themes/mimbo2.2/images/graph-863k-jobs-created-09-101.jpg]. You'll notice the authentic "based on U.S. Labor Department statistics" as a ref.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 10:01, 4 August 2011 (EDT)

==Image request==
<s>Can someone upload this public domain image [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] for the article [[Oxfordian]]? Thanks.</s>[[User:Mythbuster|Mythbuster]] 00:13, 29 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 18:35, 9 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Johnny Cash]]==
<s>Can someone upload these? [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:J_Cash.jpg] (Public domain, U.S. Gov't) and [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JohnnyCashHouse1969.jpg] (Public Domain, Lib. of Congress). Thanks!</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 08:11, 6 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:J_Cash.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:JohnnyCashHouse1969.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 18:35, 9 August 2011 (EDT)
::Thanks again Jpatt!!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 18:49, 9 August 2011 (EDT)
==[[Michael Lee Aday]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meat_Loaf.jpg] Yet another request from me for my project-in-progress.</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:05, 17 August 2011 (EDT)

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Meat_Loaf.jpg] and no thanks necessary.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 20:59, 17 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[The O'Reilly Factor]]==
<s>[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/Oreillyfoxbroadcastingojsimpson.JPG]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 21:21, 20 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Oreilly.JPG]--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:43, 27 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Union Jack]]==

The current image for the flag of the United Kingdom aka Union Flag/Jack is the pre 1801 version without the St Patirck's cross (I have relabelled it). There are plenty of sources for the correct image please can it be uploaded. [[User:DavidMilton|DavidMilton]] 08:55, 24 August 2011 (EDT)
:Locate the image you want and I will upload.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:43, 27 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[The Sims 3]]==
I feel as if we don't have enough images for [[The Sims 3]]. In fact, we don't have any at all. Including the box art [http://cdn2.spong.com/pack/t/h/thesims3290697l/_-The-Sims-3-PC-_.jpg here] would be a good start. Thanks. Fair use info is as follows:

The image is used for identification in the context of critical commentary of the work for which it serves as cover art. It makes a significant contribution to the user's understanding of the article, which could not practically be conveyed by words alone. The image is placed in the infobox at the top of the article discussing the work, to show a primary visual image associated with the work, and to help the user quickly identify the work and know they have found what they are looking for. Use for this purpose does not compete with the purposes of the original artwork, namely the creator providing graphic design services to relevant concerns and video game marketing to the public. Therefore, it should constitute fair use under US copyright law.

As cover art, the image is not replaceable by free content; any other image that shows the packaging of the item in question would also be copyrighted, and any version that is not true to the original would be inadequate for identification or commentary. [[User:ZachVega1|ZachVega1]] 09:28, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
:I'm unsure if this site wants video game articles. There seem to be quite a few in the deletion log.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:37, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
::And a bunch that are not in the deletion area. Thres a good chance whatever was on the delelted ones were spam--[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 09:43, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
:::A few, yes. I proposed a merger for this article to be with [[The Sims]] as this merely appears to be a sequel.--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:45, 5 September 2011 (EDT)
::::If you go on any other wiki, ''The Sims'' and ''The Sims 3'' are separate articles. This is because they are dramatically different in gameplay and features. [[User:ZachVega1|ZachVega1]] 10:11, 5 September 2011 (EDT)

United States of America

2011-09-05T13:34:51Z

ZachVega1:

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|arms =United States arms.png
|capital =Washington, D.C.
|government =Constitutional Republic
|language =English
|official =n
|president =Barack Hussein Obama
|area =3,718,695 sq mi
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The '''United States of America''' (''conventional short form'': '''United States'''; ''abbreviation'': '''US''' or '''USA'''; sometimes also referred to as '''the States''' or simply as '''America''') is a [[North America|North American]] nation that consists of a federal union of fifty individual states, along with territories and a capital district. Founded originally as 13 colonies in the [[British Empire]], Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country on July 4, 1776 with the [[Declaration of Independence]].<ref>IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776. [http://www.ushistory.org/Declaration/document/index.htm The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America], ushistory.org, (Accessed August 2010).</ref> The new nation became recognized as the United States of America following the [[American Revolutionary War|War of Independence]] in 1783. Shortly thereafter, in 1787, the [[United States Constitution]] was written; grounded on [[Republican form of government|republican]] political principles, but [[Treaty of Tripoli|not on Christian religious principles]], the constitution remains in effect today. The Americans created the world's first political parties and, since abolishing [[slavery]] in a bloody [[American Civil War|civil war]] (1861-65), instituted a form of government guided by the rule of law rather than the desires of a majority of voters. According to the U.S. Constitution written by America's [[Founding Fathers]], the United States is a [[Constitutional Republic]]. It is not a [[Democracy]].

America's capitalist economy grew rapidly, becoming the largest in the world by the 1870s. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the original 13 as the nation expanded across the North American continent and acquired a number of overseas possessions. After defeating Communism in the [[Cold War]], the U.S. emerged as the world's only [[superpower]], boasting the largest economy and most powerful military. It exerts enormous cultural and intellectual influence worldwide, and in return is the target of the enemies of democracy and [[capitalism]].

The capital of the United States of America is [[Washington, DC]].

== People ==
[[File:Php3sfokfPM.jpg|220px|left|At Washington, DC.]]
Population: 310,232,863 (July 2010 est.) Population growth rate: 0.97% (2010 est.) Labor force: 153.9 million (2010 est.).

Ethnic groups: white 79.96%, black 12.85%, Asian 4.43%, Amerindian and Alaska native 0.97%, native Hawaiian and other Pacific islander 0.18%, two or more races 1.61% (July 2007 estimate) note: a separate listing for Hispanic is not included because the US Census Bureau considers Hispanic to mean persons of Spanish/Hispanic/Latino origin including those of Mexican, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Dominican Republic, Spanish, and Central or South American origin living in the US who may be of any race or ethnic group (white, black, Asian, etc.); about 15.1% of the total US population is Hispanic <ref> [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html CIA - The World Factbook.] </ref>

In 2010, around 400,000 [[illegal immigrants]] were deported. The Pew Hispanic Center, a nonpartisan research organization in Washington, estimates 11.5 million to 12 million "unauthorized migrants" live in the US today. <ref> [http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0516/p01s02-ussc.html Illegal immigrants in the US: How many are there?] </ref>

==Geography==

[[File:Colorado.jpg|thumb|[[Colorado]].]]
North America, bordering both the North [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the North [[Pacific Ocean]], is between [[Canada]] and [[Mexico]]. In addition to the boundaries of the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean, the United States is otherwise bounded by the Bering Sea, the Arctic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. Two of the fifty states, Alaska and Hawaii (an archipelago), are not contiguous with any of the other states. Puerto Rico, which is largely self governing, is part of the U.S., as are several smaller territories in the Pacific Ocean, such as Guam. Each of the 50 states has a large degree of sovereignty, but the boundaries are debated and shift slightly every year.

At over 3.7 million square miles (over 9.6 million km²), the U.S. (including its non-contiguous and overseas states and territories) is the third largest country by total area (after Russia and Canada). It is the world's third most populous nation, with over 350 million people (after China and India).

Mt. McKinley is highest point in North America and Death Valley the lowest point on the continent. <ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html CIA World Factbook], ''North America :: United States'', Updated on February 23, 2011, (Accessed on February 23, 2011).</ref>

==History==

===American Revolution===
{{main|American Revolution}}
[[File:Washington-deleware.jpg|thumb|left|Washington, Chief of the Continental Army, is shown crossing the Delaware River.]]
The American Revolution exploded from fears the British Empire was trying to restrict the historic rights and liberties of Americans. The British victory in the French and Indian War ended the threat that foreign powers might attack the colonies; Britain's protection was no longer needed. At the same time Britain decided to assert its powers by imposing [[taxes]]. The taxes (as on stamps, sugar, and tea) were not large but the principle was simple: Americans insisted their own [[Legislature|legislatures]] could impose taxes but not [[Parliament]], because Americans were not represented there. "No taxation without representation!" and "[[Don't tread on me]]" became common phrases in America by the American people, but the British refused over and over again to accept it. London sent in troops when Boston protested vehemently, and Americans organized shadow governments in every colony.

The Americans were adopting a new political philosophy, called [[republicanism]], which stressed civic virtue, fear of corruption, and disdain for [[aristocracy]] (there were no aristocrats in America apart from occasional British visitors). Republicanism alerted Americans to their constitutional rights as Englishmen – one right was that the people, through their elected officials, set the taxes and upheld law. Constitutionally, to Americans their "elected officials" were not represented in the British Parliament, it meant having their own colonial legislatures. The British replied haughtily toward this desire from the Americans, going so far as to suggest America was "virtually represented" by the British Parliament in some way or form.

====Boston Tea Party====
{{main|Boston Tea Party}}

The British Parliaments idea of representation in America fueled their desire to increase taxes on the Americans. The tax on stamps in 1765 incited near rebellion, as the 13 separate colonies began meeting together and sharing their grievances. The stamp tax was repealed but others followed, especially the tax on tea. In response, Americans boycotted tea and merchants refused to order it, except in Boston. There, a well-organized group of patriots dumped the tea in the harbor, historically known as the [[Boston Tea Party]]. These events infuriated London, so they sent troops to North America and stripped [[Massachusetts]] of its self government and suspended the historic rights the colonists were so proud of.

====Thirteen Colonies====
{{main|Thirteen Colonies}} [[Image:Pop1750.jpg|right|thumb|400px]]

The thirteen original colonies began organizing shadow governments, called "Committees of Correspondence," which prepared the Americans for the day "patriots" (or "Whigs," as they called themselves) could assume all functions of local government. That day came when the British sent troops from Boston to seize gunpowder in attempt to dismantle a potential revolt, and the American patriots gathered there to defend their liberty. These patriots were known as the American "Minute men," a well trained militia, and had planned for this day at Lexington and Concord. When the militia clashed with the elite British troops they soundly defeated them, prompting an historic backlash from Britain. The American Revolution had begun.

The thirteen colonies, organized as the "[[First Continental Congress]]," became a national government as the shadow governments in each colony took control and ousted all royal officials. Congress set up a [[Continental Army]] and gave command to an American hero and Virginia's leader, [[George Washington]]. George Washington took charge in Boston, and he forced the British to leave in the spring of 1776. All 13 colonies were at this point in control of the American Patriots, and they listened as [[Tom Paine]] explained ''Common Sense'' principles, proudly boasting of America's strength and its power as a new nation. America, in its own right as an individual nation no longer needed nor wanted a foreign [[King]]. Congress called on the colonies to become States and to write new State constitutions. On July 4, 1776, Congress unanimously declared the independence of a new nation, the United States of America.

====France in the American Revolutionary War====
[[File:Marquis de Lafayette.jpg|thumb|[[Marquis de Lafayette]].]]
King [[George III]] could not abide the insolent Americans and he sent his small army and large navy to America in attempt to reconquer his lost colonies. They were able to recapture [[New York City]], but the King's failure to spread elsewhere greatly outweighed this small victory. The powerful Royal navy gave the British command of the seas and the ability to land troops anywhere and capture any specific place, but the shortage of British soldiers, and the very long 3000 mile supply line, meant that the British could only hold a few points at any one time. Hiring German soldiers (Hessians) was necessary, but they were not enough, for the Patriots always had more available soldiers. The British expectations that Loyalist would rise up and overthrow the Patriots was a [[chimera]]; the Loyalists did provide some help to British invasion forces, but were never strong enough to operate on their own or control any territory.

[[France]], humiliated by Britain in the 1760s, was stronger in the late 1770's than it was a decade earlier and wanted revenge against the British for their past woes. Thus, the French secretly armed and financed the Americans. Lafayette, a French general in the American Revolutionary War, served in the Continental Army under George Washington. He convinced France to send their first naval and land forces to the Americas and participated in defending Richmond, Virginia from Benedict Arnold and in the battle of Yorktown, Virginia; Lafayette contributed in no slight degree toward the grand result.

In 1777, the British sent a large army to invade [[New York]] and cut off the revolutionary states of [[New England]]. The plan was a disaster as the American militia captured the entire British invasion force at Saratoga. Encouraged by diplomat [[Benjamin Franklin]], the French recognized the United States as an independent nation, signed a treaty of alliance, and entered the war against Britain. Later, the treaty extended to [[Spain]] and the [[Netherlands]] as allies to America; Britain's diplomacy was disjointed that it had no allies at all, and was militarily matched or surpassed by America and its new allies. The British invasion of the South in 1780-81 was designed to bring out Loyalist support, but it failed and the second major British army was captured at the [[Battle of Yorktown]]. The British Parliament revolted at their reckless king and his incompetent government and sued for peace, which was achieved on terms favorable to the U.S. in 1783. About 20% of the Loyalists moved to [[Canada]], but many stayed in America, and the new peaceful nation resumed its rapid growth.

===New Nation===

In 1783, when the Treaty of Paris concluded the war of independence, the American population totalled some three million citizens and slaves living on about one million square miles of land. Tens of thousands of [[Native Americans]] also lived in the [[Northwest Territory]] and the Southwest.

The Thirteen original states are [[Connecticut]], [[Delaware]], [[Georgia]], [[Maryland]], [[Massachusetts]] (including [[maine]]), [[New Hampshire]], [[New Jersey]], [[New York]], [[North Carolina]], [[Pennsylvania]], [[Rhode Island]], [[South Carolina]] and [[Virginia]]. In 1790, an agreement between supporters of Jefferson and those of [[Alexander Hamilton]] resulted in the creation of the [[District of Columbia]] from part of [[Maryland]]; it has served as the national capital since 1800. The remainder of the 1783 territory was eventually organized as the states of [[Ohio]], [[Indiana]], [[Michigan]], [[Illinois]], [[Wisconsin]], [[Kentucky]], [[Tennessee]], [[Mississippi]] and [[Alabama]].

===Expansion===
[[File:U.S. Territorial Acquisitions PD WC.jpg|thumb|left|Territorial acquisitions such as the Thirteen Colonies, the Louisiana Purchase, and British and Spanish Cession.]]
In 1803, [[French]] emperor [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] took advantage of a lull in his war with Great Britain to sell the [[Louisiana Territory]] to the United States, more than doubling the nation's land area. This territory would later be organized as the states of [[Minnesota]], [[North Dakota]], [[South Dakota]], [[Montana]], [[Wyoming]], [[Nebraska]], [[Iowa]], [[Missouri]], [[Arkansas]], [[Kansas]], [[Oklahoma]], and [[Louisiana]] proper. President Jefferson commissioned [[Lewis and Clark]] to explore the new territory from 1802 to 1804.

The U.S. seized, then purchased [[Florida]] from Spain in 1819. [[Texas]] joined the United States in 1845 after winning its revolution against Mexico.
[[File:Map Leading Group by County US.jpg|thumb|Map Leading Group by County, 2000.]]
After victory the [[Mexican American War]] of 1846-48, the U.S. purchased via the [[Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo]] territory that became the states of [[California]], [[Nevada]], [[Utah]], [[Colorado]], [[New Mexico]] and [[Arizona]]. In 1846 the U.S. and Britain agreed that the 49th Parallel (degree of latitude) would serve as the boundary between the U. S. and [[British Columbia]] (now part of Canada). The American portion became the states of [[Washington]], [[Oregon]] and [[Idaho]].

In 1867, the U.S. purchased [[Alaska]] from [[Russia]]. It became a state in 1959.

Hawaii became an independent republic in 1894 and voluntarily joined the U.S. in 1898, becoming a state in 1960.

As a result of the [[Spanish-American War]], the United States took control of the [[Philippines]] and annexed [[Puerto Rico]] and [[Guam]]. The Philippines became independent in 1946, after the U.S. reconquered the islands from Japan in World War II. [[Puerto Rico]] has occasionally held referendum that ratified its continuing unique "Commonwealth" status as part of the United States. The residents of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens. Guam continues as a U.S. owned territory with full citizenship for its inhabitants. The people of Puerto Rico and Guam have a vote in presidential primaries and a voice, but not a vote, in Congress.

==The Constitution and Politics in the United States==

[[Image:76485685i79.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The drafting committee presenting the [[Declaration of Independence]] to the [[Continental Congress]], painted by John Trumbull 1817–1819.]]

Between 1776 and 1788, the United States was governed according to the [[Articles of Confederation]]. The Founding Fathers formally established the current structure of the United States by ratification of the [[U.S. Constitution]] in 1788. Since 1789, that constitution has been the basic governing document. America's Founding Fathers understood that a democracy is always in flux and given to “mob rule,”<ref>[[Michelle Malkin]]. [http://michellemalkin.com/2009/03/27/the-coming-g20-riots-the-spread-of-mob-rule/comment-page-1/ The coming G20 riots & the spread of mob rule], ''Michelle Malkin'', March 27, 2009.</ref> while a republic is fixed and stable, resting on “the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God.” Because of the uncertainty of democracy, [[Benjamin Rush]] — a signer of the Declaration of Independence — wrote: “A simple democracy is one of the greatest of evils.”<ref>AWR Hawkins. [http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/america-a-republic-not-a-democracy/ America: A Republic, Not a Democracy], ''Pajamas Media'', September 03, 2009.</ref>

Sovereignty in America comes from the citizenry, and the basic political values are called "[[republicanism]]," (not to be confused with the [[Republican Party]],) especially the commitment to civic virtue and civic duty, and opposition to corruption and aristocracy. Popular political parties emerged in the United States in the 1790s; currently the two major political parties are the [[Democratic Party]], and the [[Republican Party]]. Minor parties are of little importance overall but can be useful in pushing certain topics to the public eye.

=== The Role of Religion in Government ===
{{main|Religion and U.S. Government}}

==Government==
{{main|United States Federal Government}}

[[Image:56eugyjnm.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The [[White House]], the official home and workplace of the [[President of the United States]] of America.]]

===Executive Branch===

*Chief of state: The [[President of the United States]] is both the chief of state and head of government
*Head of government: President of the United States; [[Vice President of the United States]]
*Cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president with Senate approval
*Elections: The president and vice president serve four-year terms (eligible for a second term)

===Legislative Branch===

The United States legislative branch of government is a [[bicameral]] Congress, which consists of the [[United States Senate|Senate]] (100 seats, 2 members are elected from each state by popular vote to serve six-year terms; one-third are elected every two years) and the [[House of Representatives]] (435 seats; members are directly elected by popular vote to serve two-year terms).

===Judicial Branch===
{{main|Supreme Court of the United States}}

The United States [[Supreme Court]] consists of nine justices, nominated by the president and confirmed with the advice and consent of the Senate. Members of the Supreme Court are appointed to serve for life; the judicial branch extends to the United States Courts of Appeal, the United States District Courts, and State and County Courts. The primary role of the nine justices of the Supreme Court is to assure the United States government does not attempt to surrender, sell or transfer the people's unalienable rights given by [[God]]. The Supreme Court has the power to consider the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress.

== Economy ==

The US has the largest and most technologically powerful economy in the world, with a per capita GDP of $47,400. In this market-oriented economy, private individuals and business firms make most of the decisions, and the federal and state governments buy needed goods and services predominantly in the private marketplace. US business firms enjoy greater flexibility than their counterparts in Western Europe and Japan in decisions to expand capital plant, to lay off surplus workers, and to develop new products. At the same time, they face higher barriers to enter their rivals' home markets than foreign firms face entering US markets. US firms are at or near the forefront in technological advances, especially in computers and in medical, aerospace, and military equipment; their advantage has narrowed since the end of World War II. The onrush of technology largely explains the gradual development of a "two-tier labor market" in which those at the bottom lack the education and the professional/technical skills of those at the top and, more and more, fail to get comparable pay raises, health insurance coverage, and other benefits. Since 1975, practically all the gains in household income have gone to the top 20% of households. The war in March-April 2003 between a US-led coalition and Iraq, and the subsequent occupation of Iraq, required major shifts in national resources to the military. Soaring oil prices between 2005 and the first half of 2008 threatened inflation and unemployment, as higher gasoline prices ate into consumers' budgets. Imported oil accounts for about 60% of US consumption. Long-term problems include inadequate investment in economic infrastructure, rapidly rising medical and pension costs of an aging population, sizable trade and budget deficits, and stagnation of family income in the lower economic groups. The merchandise trade deficit reached a record $840 billion in 2008 before shrinking to $506 billion in 2009, and ramping back up to $630 billion in 2010. The global economic downturn, the sub-prime mortgage crisis, investment bank failures, falling home prices, and tight credit pushed the United States into a recession by mid-2008. GDP contracted until the third quarter of 2009, making this the deepest and longest downturn since the Great Depression. To help stabilize financial markets, the US Congress established a $700 billion Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) in October 2008. The government used some of these funds to purchase equity in US banks and other industrial corporations, much of which had been returned to the government by early 2011. In January 2009 the US Congress passed and President Barack OBAMA signed a bill providing an additional $787 billion fiscal stimulus to be used over 10 years - two-thirds on additional spending and one-third on tax cuts - to create jobs and to help the economy recover. Approximately two-thirds of these funds were injected into the economy by the end of 2010. In March 2010, President OBAMA signed a health insurance reform bill into law that will extend coverage to an additional 32 million American citizens by 2016, through private health insurance for the general population and Medicaid for the impoverished. In July 2010, the president signed the DODD-FRANK Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a bill designed to promote financial stability by protecting consumers from financial abuses, ending taxpayer bailouts of financial firms, dealing with troubled banks that are "too big to fail," and improving accountability and transparency in the financial system - in particular, by requiring certain financial derivatives to be traded in markets that are subject to government regulation and oversight. In November 2010, in an attempt to keep interest rates from rising and snuffing out the nascent recovery, the US Federal Reserve Bank (The Fed) announced that it would purchase $600 billion worth of US Government bonds by June 2011.

Leading industrial power in the world, highly diversified and technologically advanced; [[petroleum]], [[steel]], motor vehicles, aerospace, telecommunications, chemicals, [[electronics]], food processing, consumer goods, lumber, mining.
<ref>[https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html CIA - The world Factbook]</ref>

==Flag Description==
[[Image:50 star flag.png|left|thumb|150px|The [[Flag of the United States of America]]]]
{{main|Flag of the United States of America}}

Thirteen equal horizontal stripes of red (top and bottom) alternating with white; there is a blue rectangle in the upper hoist-side corner bearing 50 small, white, five-pointed stars arranged in nine offset horizontal rows of six stars (top and bottom) alternating with rows of five stars; the 50 stars represent the 50 states, the 13 stripes represent the 13 original colonies; known as Old Glory; the design and colors have been the basis for a number of other flags, including [[Chile]], [[Liberia]], [[Malaysia]], and [[Puerto Rico]].

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==References==
{{reflist}}

== See also==
[[File:Lawrence The Migration of the Negro.jpg|thumb|The Migration of the Negro by [[Jacob Lawrence]], 1940-1941.]]
*[[Pledge of Allegiance]]
*[[Famous American artists]]
*[[List of 50 states]]
*[[Americas]]
*[[America (continent)]]
*[[Columbia]]
*[[Gallery of American Masterpieces]]

==External links==
*[[CIA]] - [https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/us.html The World FactBook]
*[http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/616563/United-States United States.]
*[http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/america.htm America]
*[http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/flags_of_us_states.htm Flags of the U.S. States]
*[http://www.pibmug.com/files/map_test.swf Interactive map test of the 50 U.S. states]
*[http://www.u-s-history.com/pages/h445.html U.S. History]
*[http://www.theroot.com/buzz/who-owns-united-states Who Owns the United States?]
*[http://sociology.ucsc.edu/whorulesamerica/power/wealth.html Wealth, Income, and Power.] by G. William Domhoff, University of California Santa Cruz.

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The Sims 3

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'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategy game|strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims 2''. It was first released on June 2, 2009 simultaneously for [[Mac OS X]] and [[Microsoft Windows]]. ''The Sims 3'' was released to home consoles on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] and later the [[Wii]] platform on November 15, 2010. The [[Wii]] version glitches often and has gotten poor ratings from buyers.<ref name=autogenerated1><http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270397&pid=995668> < Look for The Sims 3 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and DS on October 26.></ref> There is also a Nintendo 3DS version which is in 3D, released on March 27, 2011, as one of its launch titles.<ref name="ds.ign.com">{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html |title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN |publisher=Ds.ign.com |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref>

It has also been released for [[mobile phones]], such as those running iOS, Bada OS, Windows Phone 7, webOS, Android Symbian^3, and Nokia N-Gage platforms. A much simpler version is also available for mobile phones with support for the Java platform.

''The Sims 3'', an instant success, sold 1.4 million copies in its first week and dominated the sales charts over two years later. <ref>{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" by Jim Reilly |url=http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/100/1003097p1.html |title=The Sims 3 Dominating PC Software Sales - PC News at IGN |publisher=Au.pc.ign.com |date=2009-07-13 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> Critics issued mostly positive reviews. ''The Sims 3'' gained an 86/100 score from aggregator Metacritic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/sims3?q=Sims%203 |title=The Sims 3 for PC Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> The game has sold over ten million copies worldwide since its 2009 release, making it one of the best-selling computer games of all time.<ref>http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1160047p1.html</ref>
==Gameplay==
''The Sims 3'' is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Player controls their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The game play is open-ended and indefinite.

Sim houses and neighborhoods are entirely in one continuous map. The developers stated, "What you do outside your home now matters as much as what you do within." The game includes an optional feature called "Story Progression", which allows all Sims in the neighborhood to autonomously continue as if the player were controlling them, such as grow up, get married, get jobs and promotions, have children, build or buy their dream house while the player isn't playing.

''The Sims 2'' used a reward system called Wants and Fears. This is replaced with a new system called Wishes in ''The Sims 3''. Fulfilling a Sim's wish contributes to the Sim's Lifetime Happiness score and mood. Some wishes, such as "Go to the Park", may add little points to their lifetime happiness while "Have A Baby Boy" may add thousands of points. In ''The Sims 2'', Wants and Fears also contributed to a Sim's "Aspiration" meter, roughly analogous to current [[self-esteem]]. In ''The Sims 3'', Aspiration is removed entirely, replaced with "Moodlets", which contribute positive or negative values to the original Motivation meter. Moodlets can be inspired by physical events, such as having a good meal or comfort from sitting in a good chair, as well as emotional events like a first kiss or a break-up. Most moodlets last for a set duration, but some negative Moodlets can be cured (such as the one incurred by an urgent need to urinate) and some positive ones rely on the Sim's surroundings and traits.

Sims live for a set duration of time (adjustable by the player) and advance through several stages (baby, toddler, child, teen, young adult, adult, and elder). Sims can die of [[old age]] or they can die prematurely from causes such as fire, starvation, drowning, electrocution, (as of the ''World Adventures'' expansion pack) The [[Mummy]]'s curse, (as of the ''Ambitions'' expansion pack) a meteor, and (as of the ''Late Night'' expansion pack) by thirst (vampires only).

==References==
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Conservapedia:Image upload requests

2011-09-05T13:28:43Z

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<center><big><big>'''Place Current Requests At The Bottom Please!'''</big></big></center>
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==[[Federalist Papers]]==
* <s>Need new [[File:The Federalist book title page.jpg]], from U.S. Library of Congress image: [http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/madison/images/vc16.jpg LOC-16], page shows year 1788 (MDCCLXXXVIII), proving papers printed as a book 1 year later. License: public domain, life of author plus 170 years (last to die: [[James Madison]] in 1836).</s>

[http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Fed_Papers1787_Cover.jpg Here you go.] --<big>[[User:TK|'''ṬK''']]</big>/Admin[[User_Talk:TK|/Talk]] 03:13, 17 June 2010 (EDT)

==[[Aswan Dam]]==
<s>Need new [[File:Aswan Dam Lake Nasser.jpg]], from U.S. NASA astronaut photo ISS017-E-20975: [http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/sseop/images/ESC/small/ISS017/ISS017-E-20975.JPG NASA-975], photo (made by NASA personnel) shows [[Aswan High Dam]], lower [[Aswan Dam]], Lake Nasser, [[Philae Temple]] island, 1st cataract of the [[Nile]], [[Arabian Desert]], Libyan Desert, etc. No hurry on this.</s> -[[User:CVeritas|CVeritas]] 21:27, 17 June 2010 (EDT)

-Done: [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Aswan.JPG] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:13, 18 June 2010 (EDT)

==[[Joseph P. Lash]]==

<s>[http://www.geneaarchives.com/bacmresearch/affiliate/completeset/eroose2.jpg FBI memo] relating report from G-2 (Army Counterintelligence) claiming to have recorded a tryst between Communist youth leader Joseph Lash and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt</s> [[User:FOIA|FOIA]] 14:16, 15 July 2010 (EDT)
:Done --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:28, 15 July 2010 (EDT) [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Eroose2.jpg]

==[[Ringo Starr]]==

<s>I need the image for an attempt to improve the [[Ringo Starr]] article.</s> {{Unsigned|Gamma287}}-- 14:08, 27 July 2010

:[http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Ringo_Starr.jpg Here you go.] --<big>[[User:TK|'''ṬK''']]</big>/Admin[[User_Talk:TK|/Talk]] 17:57, 27 July 2010 (EDT)

== [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words]] ==
I generated ten graphs for [[Essay:Best New Conservative Words]].

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I would appreciate if they could be named as stated, i.e., bcw-001.png, bcw-002.png, etc.

I forgot one, sorry:

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[[User:RonLar|RonLar]] 13:25, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

:All uploaded. [[User:Karajou|Karajou]] 13:33, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

Thanks! [[User:RonLar|RonLar]] 13:34, 3 August 2010 (EDT)

== [[Uncyclopedia]] ==

Hi. Please upload http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20090115235635/uncyclopedia/images/b/bc/Wiki.png for fair use in the Uncyclopedia article. Thanks! [[User:Keepscases|Keepscases]] 16:55, 14 August 2010 (EDT)

:: Done. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez|Joaquín Martínez]] 21:08, 16 November 2010 (EST)

== [[Rick Scott]] ==
<s>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottforflorida/4517644139 For use on Rick Scott's article. This is the same Creative Commons image used at Wikipedia.]</s> [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] 15:05, 2 September 2010 (EDT)

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Rick_Scott.jpg] Sorry for the delay in uploading. I will put in the page for you.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:20, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==White House Photostream Images==

<s>Please upload the following official White House photos:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/4891369859/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/3860767412</s>

For use on the [[List of Obama First Family Vacations]] article.

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:4891369859.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:3860767412.JPG] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:15, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==[[Tin(II) oxide]]==
Have <s>a</s>some "homemade" public domain images that I would like to upload. It is on my computer. Thanks, --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 11:55, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:Send to our email account and I will upload. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:16, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::Will do --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 13:20, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:::A few more are there than just this photo. I think that all will be useful here. --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 13:31, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::::Give me another day to upload all eight pics. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 19:56, 16 November 2010 (EST)
:::::Someday. Why is uploading so strictly guarded around here? --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 20:49, 16 November 2010 (EST)
::::::Several photos didn't upload properly. I am done with the rest. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Small_pickerel_frog_on_rock.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Cobalt_carbonate.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Copper_ammonia_sulfate_original.JPG] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Zinc_burning.JPG] Also, I don't know the reason behind the strict photo upload policy. I can only guess that since we allow liberals to edit here and some will attempt to be devious and upload porn. The liberal media such as the AP has demanded we remove pics from our site. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:15, 17 November 2010 (EST)
:Thanks. --[[User:LanthanumK|L]][[User talk:LanthanumK|K]] 14:45, 17 November 2010 (EST)

==Political and historical figures==
<s>[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/hitler_mufti.jpg Mufti of Jerusalem], historical copyright expired 
[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/zapatero.jpg Zapatero] Fair use, not AP 
[http://i1098.photobucket.com/albums/g375/BishoiH/Castro.jpg Castro] Fair use, not AP </s>
{{unsigned|BishoiH}}
:Done [http://conservapedia.com/File:Hitler_mufti.jpg] [http://conservapedia.com/File:Zapatero.jpg] [http://conservapedia.com/File:Castro.jpg]--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 19:55, 16 November 2010 (EST)

==Michael Steele Muppet==
"Muppet" version of Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele from [[The Daily Show with Jon Stewart]]

http://pieceofmind.files.wordpress.com/2010/07/steele1.jpg
:A liberal comedian mocking a conservative. I think you found the wrong wiki. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 22:42, 18 January 2011 (EST)

Actually, I wanted to use that photo to demonstrate Jon Stewart's borderline sophomoric attempts to slander respectable conservative figures. [[User:Kjacket|Kjacket]] 22:58, 18 January 2011 (EST)

==Better Antarctica Image==
<s>I was searching the web to see if I could get a better idea of what exactly the colors on the Antarctica map in the [[Global Warming]] article mean when I found a better, labeled version ([http://sciblogs.co.nz/journeystotheice/files/2010/05/NASA-1024x933.jpg]) of the image that is currently being used (File:Composite_antarctic_NASA.jpg). I suggest the more informative version of the file be uploaded as a replacement. --[[User:Toadaron|Toadaron]] 01:41, 4 February 2011 (EST)
:Has anyone considered this request? Does this page get checked regularly?</s> --[[User:Toadaron|Toadaron]] 22:39, 17 February 2011 (EST)
::Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:NASA-1024x933.jpg] Please consider changing your username to reflect your real name and last initial. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 23:02, 17 February 2011 (EST)

==Comic About the "Scientific Method"==
I thought [http://www.phdcomics.com/comics/archive.php?comicid=761 this] comic might be good for [[pseudoscience]] or a related article, if admins think it is appropriate (not that it is off-color or anything) and if it qualifies as fair-use. --[[User:Toadaron|AaronT]] 19:30, 14 March 2011 (EDT)
:I don't see a problem with inclusion however first you need permission from the author's site. --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 20:50, 15 March 2011 (EDT)
[http://www.phdcomics.com/about.htm] ''"We'll be happy to grant you permission, but you MUST e-mail us at questions(at)phdcomics.com to let us know how and which strips you are using (by sending this email, you obtain official permission to use the images). In all cases, the strips must have the following text printed next to them: "Piled Higher and Deeper" by Jorge Cham www.phdcomics.com"''

==Chihuahua==

I've got a good picture for the Chihuahua page but I'm unsure of how to go about adding it.

==Runescape==
the current picture on the page (a guy in rune armor mining a rock) is rather dated in appearance, and [http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110209064323/runescape/images/thumb/e/e3/Varrock_fountain.png/507px-Varrock_fountain.png]although not showing any actual players doing something, does show the graphics ingame as they stand and a well known and common location for players to be in, and as such would be a better image for the page. im assuming since its able to be on the runescape wiki it can be here as well. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:24, 29 May 2011 (EDT)

: Please provide a better source to see the copyright of the image. --[[User:Joaquín Martínez|Joaquín Martínez]] 22:27, 29 May 2011 (EDT)
::Im going to have to ask around on the wiki and will try to get back as soon as i can ^_^. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:39, 29 May 2011 (EDT)
:::Based on answers i got from the wiki IRC chat, they have permission to use it as long as they acknowledged its jagex's stuff. should work for us too. I can't find a page that speceficly says the copyright though. --[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:43, 29 May 2011 (EDT)

==Fallout image==
well, since i havent gotten anywhere on runescape, and it atleast has an image... how about for the fallout article im improving? [http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/File:EarthAfterGreatWar.png with their reasoning for the right to use the image just below the image itself], having a picture showing how the world looks, if a little unclear on what is going on in it; helps improve the article in my opinion. [http://fallout.wikia.com/wiki/File:Fallout_World_Tag.png also works although i am unsure of the copyright on the picture]--[[User:SeanS|SeanS]] 22:46, 19 June 2011 (EDT)

==[[Hillary Clinton]]==

Please upload the following pictures of Ms. Clinton to the colleage section of her article. They provide a unique and authentic sight to her character during her formative years. I've added them several times to Wikipedia but the censors there only allow flattering, approved-by-the-party pictures of liberal politicians.

[http://i.imgur.com/UUQWP.jpg]
[http://i.imgur.com/Ljdy4.jpg]

Both pictures were published on Life's edition of 20th June 1969.
Regarding the copyright, "Getty Images represents and syndicates the entire LIFE Picture Collection" as stated in http://www.life.com/service/faq#q10 and Getty allows the use of their pictures as "Editorial Licensed Material" meaning "Licensed Material relating to events that are newsworthy or of public interest.." which is the case. The pictures were taken to illustrate an article about a public event at Wellesley University. You will find the whole License Agreements document here: http://www.gettyimages.com/Corporate/LicenseAgreements.aspx#RM --[[User:Trueseeker|Trueseeker]] 20:12, 29 June 2011 (EDT)

==Sally Kern photo==

<s>This is the link to Sally Kern's official [http://www.okhouse.gov/Members/Pictures/HiRes/Kern,%20Sally.jpg photo]. I didn't see anything about copyright, but it's from the link provided on the Oklahoma House of Representatives' page for Kern. Thanks!</s> [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 13:37, 8 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Sally.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 13:40, 8 July 2011 (EDT)
::Thanks! I think I'm having a blonde moment here. When I click on the link, the picture doesn't show up on that page. There's a thumb copy, and I can click on where the photo should be and it goes to the full-res copy, but not the "Sally.jpg". What am I doing wrong? [[User:SharonW|SharonW]] 10:47, 9 July 2011 (EDT)

==[[Rodger W. Young]]==
Could somebody please upload [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rodger_Young.jpg this image] for the article. It's public domain. Thanks! [[User:TracyS|TracyS]] 11:57, 24 July 2011 (EDT)
:[http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Rodger_Young.jpg Done]. [[User:DMorris|DMorris]] 15:22, 26 July 2011 (EDT)

==Image request==
Can someone upload this public domain image [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] for the article [[Oxfordian]]? Thanks.[[User:Mythbuster|Mythbuster]] 00:13, 29 July 2011 (EDT)

==Elvis Presley==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elvis_presley.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elvis_Presley_1970.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:27, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Elvis_presley.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Elvis_Presley_1970.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:YoungElvisPresley.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Bob Seger]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bob_Seger_crop.jpg]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:28, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Bob_Seger_jpg.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==Jimmy Buffett==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jimmy_Buffett_1.jpg]</s> <s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jimmy_Buffett.jpg]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 22:29, 31 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Jimmy_Buffett_1.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Jimmy_Buffett.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Regis Philbin]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Regis_Philbin_at_the_2009_Tribeca_Film_Festival_140x190.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 10:21, 1 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Regis_Philbin_2009.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 12:45, 1 August 2011 (EDT)
==[[Monopoly (board game)]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Monopoly_board_on_white_bg.jpg]</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 09:58, 2 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done. [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Monopoly_board.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 11:35, 2 August 2011 (EDT)

Thanks!!!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:44, 2 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Obama administration deficit spending]]==
Still waiting on a response for this chart [http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_loy9sdR5Hj1qzpwi0o1_500.jpg here] which is based on data from the Congressional Budget Office and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. Its significance is not partisan (who’s “to blame” for the deficit) but intellectual. It demonstrates the utter incoherence of being very concerned about a structural federal deficit but ruling out of consideration the policy that was largest single contributor to that deficit, namely the Bush-era tax cuts.

Thanks {{unsigned|Brittain}}

:That chart is cherry picked, rosy "projection" and is meaningless. But but but...? It is intellectually dishonest and can only be found on liberal websites. A slightly older lefty chart promoting the same kind of bull [http://www.pensitoreview.com/Wordpress/wp-content/themes/mimbo2.2/images/graph-863k-jobs-created-09-101.jpg]. You'll notice the authentic "based on U.S. Labor Department statistics" as a ref.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 10:01, 4 August 2011 (EDT)

==Image request==
<s>Can someone upload this public domain image [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] for the article [[Oxfordian]]? Thanks.</s>[[User:Mythbuster|Mythbuster]] 00:13, 29 July 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Edward-de-Vere-1575.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 18:35, 9 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Johnny Cash]]==
<s>Can someone upload these? [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:J_Cash.jpg] (Public domain, U.S. Gov't) and [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:JohnnyCashHouse1969.jpg] (Public Domain, Lib. of Congress). Thanks!</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 08:11, 6 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:J_Cash.jpg] [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:JohnnyCashHouse1969.jpg] --[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 18:35, 9 August 2011 (EDT)
::Thanks again Jpatt!!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 18:49, 9 August 2011 (EDT)
==[[Michael Lee Aday]]==
<s>[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meat_Loaf.jpg] Yet another request from me for my project-in-progress.</s> Thanks!--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 11:05, 17 August 2011 (EDT)

:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Meat_Loaf.jpg] and no thanks necessary.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 20:59, 17 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[The O'Reilly Factor]]==
<s>[http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ee/Oreillyfoxbroadcastingojsimpson.JPG]</s>--[[User:JamesWilson|JamesWilson]] 21:21, 20 August 2011 (EDT)
:Done [http://www.conservapedia.com/File:Oreilly.JPG]--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:43, 27 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[Union Jack]]==

The current image for the flag of the United Kingdom aka Union Flag/Jack is the pre 1801 version without the St Patirck's cross (I have relabelled it). There are plenty of sources for the correct image please can it be uploaded. [[User:DavidMilton|DavidMilton]] 08:55, 24 August 2011 (EDT)
:Locate the image you want and I will upload.--[[User:Jpatt|Jpatt]] 14:43, 27 August 2011 (EDT)

==[[The Sims 3]]==
I feel as if we don't have enough images for [[The Sims 3]]. In fact, we don't have any at all. Including the box art [http://cdn2.spong.com/pack/t/h/thesims3290697l/_-The-Sims-3-PC-_.jpg here] would be a good start. Thanks. Fair use info is as follows:

The image is used for identification in the context of critical commentary of the work for which it serves as cover art. It makes a significant contribution to the user's understanding of the article, which could not practically be conveyed by words alone. The image is placed in the infobox at the top of the article discussing the work, to show a primary visual image associated with the work, and to help the user quickly identify the work and know they have found what they are looking for. Use for this purpose does not compete with the purposes of the original artwork, namely the creator providing graphic design services to relevant concerns and video game marketing to the public. Therefore, it should constitute fair use under US copyright law.

As cover art, the image is not replaceable by free content; any other image that shows the packaging of the item in question would also be copyrighted, and any version that is not true to the original would be inadequate for identification or commentary. [[User:ZachVega1|ZachVega1]] 09:28, 5 September 2011 (EDT)

The Sims 3

2011-09-05T13:21:28Z

ZachVega1: Created page with "'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategy game|strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims..."

'''''The Sims 3''''' is a 2009 strategy game|strategic life simulation computer game developed by The Sims Studio and published by Electronic Arts. It is the sequel to ''The Sims 2''. It was first released on June 2, 2009 simultaneously for [[Mac OS X]] and [[Microsoft Windows]]. ''The Sims 3'' was released to [[Video game console|home consoles]] on October 26, 2010, for PlayStation 3, [[Xbox 360]], and [[Nintendo DS]] and later the [[Wii]] platform on November 15, 2010. The [[Wii]] version glitches often and has gotten poor ratings from buyers.<ref name=autogenerated1><http://www.gamespot.com/events/ea2010/story.html?sid=6270397&pid=995668> < Look for The Sims 3 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Wii, and DS on October 26.></ref> There is also a Nintendo 3DS version which is in 3D, released on March 27, 2011, as one of its launch titles.<ref name="ds.ign.com">{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" |url=http://ds.ign.com/articles/109/1097918p1.html |title=E3 2010: Big List of 3DS Games - DS News at IGN |publisher=Ds.ign.com |date=2010-06-15 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref>

It has also been released for [[mobile phones]], such as those running iOS, Bada OS, Windows Phone 7, webOS, Android Symbian^3, and Nokia N-Gage platforms. A much simpler version is also available for mobile phones with support for the Java platform.

''The Sims 3'', an instant success, sold 1.4 million copies in its first week and dominated the sales charts over two years later. <ref>{{cite web|author=var authorId = "192818379" by Jim Reilly |url=http://au.pc.ign.com/articles/100/1003097p1.html |title=The Sims 3 Dominating PC Software Sales - PC News at IGN |publisher=Au.pc.ign.com |date=2009-07-13 |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> Critics issued mostly positive reviews. ''The Sims 3'' gained an 86/100 score from aggregator Metacritic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/games/platforms/pc/sims3?q=Sims%203 |title=The Sims 3 for PC Reviews, Ratings, Credits, and More at Metacritic |publisher=Metacritic.com |date= |accessdate=2010-09-20}}</ref> The game has sold over ten million copies worldwide since its 2009 release, making it one of the best-selling computer games of all time.<ref>http://pc.ign.com/articles/116/1160047p1.html</ref>
==Gameplay==
''The Sims 3'' is built upon the same concept as its predecessors. Player controls their own Sims in activities and relationships in a similar manner to real life. The game play is open-ended and indefinite.

Sim houses and neighborhoods are entirely in one continuous map. The developers stated, "What you do outside your home now matters as much as what you do within." The game includes an optional feature called "Story Progression", which allows all Sims in the neighborhood to autonomously continue as if the player were controlling them, such as grow up, get married, get jobs and promotions, have children, build or buy their dream house while the player isn't playing.

''The Sims 2'' used a reward system called Wants and Fears. This is replaced with a new system called Wishes in ''The Sims 3''. Fulfilling a Sim's wish contributes to the Sim's Lifetime Happiness score and mood. Some wishes, such as "Go to the Park", may add little points to their lifetime happiness while "Have A Baby Boy" may add thousands of points. In ''The Sims 2'', Wants and Fears also contributed to a Sim's "Aspiration" meter, roughly analogous to current [[self-esteem]]. In ''The Sims 3'', Aspiration is removed entirely, replaced with "Moodlets", which contribute positive or negative values to the original Motivation meter. Moodlets can be inspired by physical events, such as having a good meal or comfort from sitting in a good chair, as well as emotional events like a first kiss or a break-up. Most moodlets last for a set duration, but some negative Moodlets can be cured (such as the one incurred by an urgent need to urinate) and some positive ones rely on the Sim's surroundings and traits.

Sims live for a set duration of time (adjustable by the player) and advance through several stages (baby, toddler, child, teen, young adult, adult, and elder). Sims can die of [[old age]] or they can die prematurely from causes such as fire, starvation, drowning, electrocution, (as of the ''World Adventures'' expansion pack) The [[Mummy]]'s curse, (as of the ''Ambitions'' expansion pack) a meteor, and (as of the ''Late Night'' expansion pack) by thirst (vampires only).

==References==
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