User talk:Zapptastic

Nomination of Mary Marques for deletion

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File source problem with File:Ontario highway 102.gif

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Post by User:LeannJordan

Help me to post these correctly. Leanne

Hello Z. I moved this to the bottom of the page so that you wouldn't have to search for it. MarnetteD|Talk 16:04, 31 August 2014 (UTC)

Oof I just noticed that Zapp has not edited for almost two years. Leanne it is highly unlikely that you are not going to get a response here. MarnetteD|Talk 16:06, 31 August 2014 (UTC)

THANK YOU... I figured it out. Leanne — Preceding unsigned comment added by LeannJordan (talk • contribs) 17:59, 2 September 2014 (UTC)

Happy First Edit Day

Happy First Edit Day, Zapptastic, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day! †2†ťəäçħ†4†ӛṿəř 22:29, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

^†2†ťəäçħ^†4†ӛṿəř 22:29, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

A cupcake for you!

(Here's a cupcake to go along with your birthday card :-) †2†ťəäçħ†4†ӛṿəř 22:30, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

ArbCom elections are now open!

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Deletion of Laurence Hughes

Not sure it this is the 'correct' procedure, but I was somewhat puzzled as to why the short contribution I made about myself as a British composer with performances in the concert hall, on radio and on TV in the UK and elsewhere was deleted some time ago. I suspect I am 'not allowed' to write about myself, perhaps? Maybe somebody else would like to write something? - I would be happy to help with any information about myself and my work. I feel that as many other classical composers of no more than equal 'importance' have articles on Wikipedia, it seems only logical that I should, too. Can you please explain to me (in simple and non-technical terms) if and why you think I shouldn't? What is the general policy on living creative artists, and how does it work? Lahgbr (talk) 15:42, 7 October 2018 (UTC)

Grey Baskerville has left the building

After surviving AfDs, Doug Thorley and Magoo are still up, but both could use better sourcing. I'm wondering if you've got back issues of Hot Rod, Car Craft, National Dragster, & the like that would help. Ditto on Jake, Showboat, The Mantaray, Ed Donovan, Donovan hemi, Silhouette, and a few others I've created lately. (Have a look at my userpage under the "Open Vanity" 3&4.) Any help you can be would be very much appreciated. TREKphiler ^{any time you're ready, Uhura} 06:07, 29 December 2018 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of File:Northstar Commuter Coach.jpg

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"Devastator(Ratchet and Clank)" listed at Redirects for discussion

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Proposed deletion of Trinity School at Greenlawn

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fails GNG, very promo

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Speedy deletion nomination of Category:Metro Transit Routes

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File permission problem with File:Northstar Commuter Coach.jpg

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History of Plastic Pants

I ran across an article you edited years ago Plastic pants; without a single attribution of any kind. I would like to improve the article but I cannot find links to support the following thereby leaving the article unsourced and subject to removal.. As a new user; What would you suggest be done?

History[edit] == At the turn of the 20th century, oiled silk was used as a waterproofing medium in adult clothing, but not until latex rubber was commercially available in the 1920s did the idea of wearing a protective garment become commonplace. Ladies' panties were worn with a waterproof latex crotch insert or a waterproof panel in the back of an underskirt, to make coping with heavy menstruation cycles easier and socially safer. The original diaper covers were made from oiled wool, which was naturally waterproof. Newly available latex pants for covering diapers reduced the difficulties in caring for young children on long journeys, on special social occasions, and overnight.

During the 1950s, plastics, mainly PVC, replaced latex on account of their lower cost, ease of maintenance, and lack of noise when handled. However, the history of these garments has influenced their modern names: “Rubber pants” and “Rubbers” are used commonly to mean waterproof pants of all kinds, even though they are typically now made of plastic rather than latex.

The invention of superabsorbent polymers (for diapers and incontinence pads), and blood-gelling polymers (for sanitary pads) largely displaced traditional cloth diapers and pads. Not only were these modern absorbent materials lighter and less bulky, but they became available as an “all-in-one” solution with their own integral waterproof plastic backing. This eliminated the need for separate waterproof underwear in many situations. Nevertheless, waterproof pants are still used as a second line of defense where absolute protection from leakage is crucial.

Effectiveness[edit] == The development of plastic pants contributed significantly to juvenile fashion. Until the late 1950s, infants of both sexes usually wore short dresses until they were ready for toilet training thus avoiding the risks to clothing and hygiene of having top clothes in prolonged close contact with a damp or soiled diaper. Effective and easily obtainable waterproofing – whether integral with the pad or as separate pants – safely allowed a child to be dressed in trousers. The development of disposable diapers made the fit of clothing even neater as the new diapers were less bulky than the cloth ones.

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