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DYK for July 2013 Spuyten Duyvil derailment

On 3 June 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article July 2013 Spuyten Duyvil derailment, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the National Transportation Safety Board found that a track gauge 5⁄16 of an inch (7.9 mm) too wide caused a garbage train to derail in the Bronx? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/July 2013 Spuyten Duyvil derailment. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 11:02, 3 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Daisy (advertisement)‎

Can you take a look at Daisy (advertisement)‎? An IP edited the article and has messed things up - i tried to fix it but i could use help - especially because the IP seemed to think the Daisy girl messing up her numbers was scripted - it wasn't, it was just the child actress being a three year toddler and toddlers don't know their numbers that well and do not have the ability to truly act or follow a script. Paul Austin (talk) 14:44, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Proposed deletion of Skintern

The article Skintern has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

non notable neologism

While all constructive contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, content or articles may be deleted for any of several reasons.

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on the article's talk page.

Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Removing {{proposed deletion/dated}} will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, the speedy deletion process can result in deletion without discussion, and articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion. DGG ( talk ) 19:36, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I have added two sources that go beyond mere use of the term and actually discuss the definition of the term. I believe this alleviates the WP:SYNTH concerns of WP:NEO and establishes notability; I have removed the PROD tag. Inks.LWC (talk) 20:33, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Dirks again

I don't think I'm going to get a response on the photograph at this point, I think it's time to move Draft:Robert Dirks into mainspace. Antony–22 (^talk⁄_contribs) 22:38, 8 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Antony-22: Yes, let's do it. Daniel Case (talk) 16:01, 10 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Charlotte All-Stars

Does this article look like advertising to you? I think that it does. PointsofNoReturn (talk) 15:37, 10 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

GA review of Mobility analogy, Staggered tuning

Hi. I noticed you took up reviewing Mobility analogy. Good thing you did that considering it was possible that it could complete a year in the backlog. Are you planning to take the other two Staggered tuning and Negative resistance in the Engineering subtopic (just asking)? -Ugog Nizdast (talk) 15:01, 11 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

WMCA

This article is largely uncited and uses emotional POV language such as "reliable". Can you take a hacksaw to it? Paul Austin (talk) 18:47, 19 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Breakneck Brook

On 28 June 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Breakneck Brook, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the state of New York initially refused a gift of 650 acres (260 ha) around Breakneck Brook because it was too rugged to develop as a park? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Breakneck Brook. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 01:51, 28 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

July 8: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday July 8, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month will also feature on a review of past and upcoming editathons, including Black Lunch Table Editathon @ MoMA on July 13.

We also hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities.

After the main meeting, pizza and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday July 8 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

Featuring a keynote talk this month to be determined! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 05:45, 28 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for CNOOC Building

On 29 June 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article CNOOC Building, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that while the Beijing headquarters building (pictured) of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation is meant to evoke the prow of an oil tanker, locals thought it looked like a giant toilet bowl? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/CNOOC Building. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

This is your thank you from the DYK project (pass it on?) Victuallers (talk) 13:05, 29 June 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Incomplete DYK nomination

Hello! Your submission of Template:Did you know nominations/Skintern at the Did You Know nominations page is not complete; see step 3 of the nomination procedure. If you do not want to continue with the nomination, tag the nomination page with {{db-g7}}, or ask a DYK admin. Thank you. DYKHousekeepingBot (talk) 00:54, 4 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK

Hi! I see from above that you have received a similar message to me. I've added a template (correctly?) to Talk:St John the Evangelist's Church, Yealand Conyers. Is that correct? Is this a (another) new requirement? But it only says "consider". WP gets more and more (too) complicated for simple folk like me. --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 09:03, 4 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

You're invited to the Ally Skills Workshop at Wikimania!

You were suggested as someone who might be interested in the Ally Skills Training Workshop at Wikimania! The workshop is designed to train Wikipedia admins to be more aware of sexism and is funded by an Inspire grant. The workshop will focus on teaching specific skills and techniques directly relevant to Wikipedia admins and editors, and in particular will teach people about the psychology of trolls. The workshop will be on Thursday July 16 from 2pm to 5pm in Don Diego 3.

If you are attending Wikimania, you are invited to apply to the Ally Skills Workshop! Space is limited and we may not be able to accept all applications, so apply now. More information, including a link to the application form, is here:

Ally Skills Workshop description and application form

People of all genders are welcome to attend. Unfortunately, travel scholarships for Wikimania are already closed and we don't know of any other sources of travel funding. If you know anyone else attending Wikimania who might be interested in attending this workshop, please encourage them to apply!

Thank you for your time,

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Valerietai (talk) 22:27, 7 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Murder of Sheree Beasley

(also informing fellow "Wikipedians that care about Sheree")

see http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/south-east/mornington-peninsula-unites-to-remember-rosebud-murder-victim-sheree-beasley-on-anniversary-of-her-death/story-fngnvmhm-1227412498816

It mentions the cemetery is buried in, among other things. Worth adding to the article? Paul Austin (talk) 19:25, 9 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination of Skintern for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Skintern is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Skintern until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion notice from the top of the article. EEng (talk) 05:08, 13 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Canada and United States affiliates meetup

Wikimedia Canada	Wikimedia DC	Wikimedia New York City	The GLAM-Wiki US Consortium	Cascadia Wikimedians User Group	New England Wikimedians	North Carolina Triangle Wikipedians
You are invited to attend the Canada and United States affiliates meetup at Wikimania 1015, Friday, July 17 at 17:30 and Saturday, July 18 at 18:00. Please RSVP and state your topic preference(s)!
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DYK for Murder of Ramona Moore

On 15 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Murder of Ramona Moore, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that a New York City police detective likened the way evidence was developed in the Ramona Moore murder case to the Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Murder of Ramona Moore. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:13, 15 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Firth River

Got some good info in paper sources. Ready when you are. Give me a ping when you've got a page up. Best, The Interior (Talk) 02:55, 23 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Robert Dirks

On 24 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robert Dirks, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Robert Dirks, a research chemist known for his work in DNA nanotechnology, died in the 2015 Valhalla train crash? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robert Dirks. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Thanks for your help with the project Victuallers (talk) 01:51, 24 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sunday August 2: WikNYC Picnic

Sunday August 2, 1-7pm: WikNYC Picnic

You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" in Brooklyn's Prospect Park, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck.

Sunday August 2 WikNYC Picnic (RSVP) (also on meetup.com)

1pm–7pm - come by any time! @ Bartel-Pritchard Square entrance (Prospect Park West and 15th St), immediately on the lawn to your left as you walk through the lovely lotus columns.

Subway:

to 15th Street – Prospect Park (IND Culver Line)

We hope to see you there! --Pharos (talk) 03:31, 24 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

(Bonus event: WikiWednesday Salon @ Babycastles - Wednedsay, August 19)

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Nomination for deletion of Template:Hudson River corridor

Template:Hudson River corridor has been nominated for deletion. You are invited to comment on the discussion at the template's entry on the Templates for discussion page. Dough4872 02:07, 26 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Great job

Great job on the article Disappearance of Ben McDaniel. It is a really interesting case that I first heard about on the ID Discovery channels Disappeared series. Thank you for creating such a good article on the subject. I have reviewed the article and your DYK request.--BabbaQ (talk) 21:42, 28 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Sticky puns

Thanks for the apology, that restores my faith in the community's personality-evaluation abilities. I consider EEng a friend, but I have noticed that his style of mixing content controversy, plain-spoken criticism, and humor can be explosive; I wish you good luck as you continue to fulfill the high standards you're held to. FourViolas (talk) 01:09, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hi

A project for you perhaps. Wikipedia:Today's articles for improvement.--BabbaQ (talk) 21:51, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Alvin (Chipmunks) vandal

There's a recently active Alvin vandal which you might be interested in, as you were involved in protecting the wiki from this guy for the past few years. I created a case page about him: Wikipedia:Long-term abuse/Chipmunks vandal. Feel free to edit that page as you see fit. Binksternet (talk) 03:50, 5 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

RIP Balmville Tree

I noticed your revisions to the Balmville Tree article yesterday, and you did your usual excellent job.Nghtownclerk (talk) 14:03, 7 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK

I notice you're a helper of DYK noms and was hoping you'd help me with a few (I find the process a little too perplexing). Lester Dragstedt ("that Lester Dragstedt was the first surgeon to successfully separate siamese twins"), Woolrich ("that Woolrich, a clothing company founded in 1830, provided supplies for the American Civil War and Richard E. Byrd's 1939-1940 Antarctic expedition") and finally broadnose sevengill shark ("that both the broadnose sevengill shark and sharpnose sevengill shark are the only two sharks with the most gills slits and have been listed by Guinness World Records"). Maybe the first paragraph of Francis Palms could also be a DYK? I've considerably improved all these articles and feel they are DYK worthy. Thanks! SwisterTwister talk 18:46, 7 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, please notify me when you've prepared them. SwisterTwister talk 22:29, 10 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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August 19: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

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Wednesday August 19 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

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Sorry about the four emails in a row. Flyer22 (talk) 11:51, 15 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

EEng

Daniel, I don't know exactly why you and EEng are getting into it so much at that DYK, but please, tone it down. Please. Thanks. Drmies (talk) 23:49, 16 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Disappearance of Ben McDaniel

On 18 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Disappearance of Ben McDaniel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that decompression tanks belonging to Ben McDaniel found following his disappearance five years ago today at Florida's Vortex Spring contained only air, not the gas mix used by cave divers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Disappearance of Ben McDaniel. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Chris Woodrich (talk) 06:03, 18 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Harmonica Incident

On 20 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Harmonica Incident, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that former New York Yankees utility infielder Phil Linz says people remember him for the Harmonica Incident that happened 51 years ago today, instead of anything he did on the field? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harmonica Incident. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

— Chris Woodrich (talk) 07:52, 20 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Over 12,000 hits – great job! Your baseball articles are always fascinating and well researched. Keep up the great work! Yoninah (talk) 08:08, 21 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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This comment https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Talk:Heavy_metal_music&diff=prev&oldid=677356850 Revision as of 18:30, 22 August 2015 made by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Syxxpackid420 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:Contributions/Syxxpackid420. They are very Serious comments. I saw you have warned him in the last for other issues. In this comment he wrote "It should definitely be more balanced than suggested because there is a great deal of hoyah and bromance to the metal scene, if it cannot be sources (which it can, be emphasising more avant-garde, performance based elements of the genre) perhaps a cartoon of (famous singer omitted) nuts deep in a 16 year old boy would suffice. Syxxpackid420 (talk)" 18:30, 22 August 2015 (UTC) can you handle this with him. Thanks You. In advance. CombatMarshmallow (talk) 21:40, 22 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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The Center Line: Summer 2015


Volume 8, Issue 3 • Summer 2015 • About the Newsletter
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Murders of Margaret and Seana Tapp

Could you take a gander over the latest entry in The Wikipedia Murder Porn Project - Murders of Margaret and Seana Tapp Paul Austin (talk) 19:18, 4 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Murder of Shao Tong

On 7 September 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Murder of Shao Tong, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that while Shao Tong's boyfriend allegedly murdered her in Iowa a year ago today, he will be prosecuted for it in his native China? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Murder of Shao Tong. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 7 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK for Murder of Michael Nigg

On 8 September 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Murder of Michael Nigg, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the unsolved murder of Michael Nigg in Hollywood 20 years ago today may be related to the O. J. Simpson murder case? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Murder of Michael Nigg. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:03, 8 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

refimprove tag

You got it all wrong - I think we need to bolster that article against accusations of POV pushing by trying to find more mainstream references for assertions of facts. Some of the facts asserted ARE supported ONLY by "fringey" sopurces. Let's both work on that and see if we can improve the list of references. Don't assume that just because another editor states that the reference list is kinda one-sided that they hate the idea of improving the article. I've already put on hold two of the books you cited, so I can read them in full and see what they have to say in totality and if they shake out any other notations. Putting a references needed tag often brings HELPFUL editors and .. it can stave off editors with agendas since it challenges them to BE BOLD and go and find some new reliable sources if they don't like the ones that are there. We can do this! We have the technology! Best wishesLiPollis (talk) 22:44, 8 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Got your message on my Talk Page. Impressive feat. I believe that having that article listed on the DYK section of the front page is partially responsible for its massive hits and that's good. Taht should bring other editors, hopefully skilled ones, to the article. If you see my User Page, as opposed to just my Talk Page, I am an Inclusionist. I don't like people to delete articles for lack of sources or because they think the subject is too "fringey" or "Conspiracy-oriented" until they make a good-faith effort to improve the article and bring it up to standard. If Good-faith editors cannot improve a topic, then that might signal a problem with the topic ; not the mere lack of reliable sources. I'm going to Watch the article too and do some reading. I live in LA and my husband and I were on our first date the night Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman were murdered, so the topic caught my eye. On our 2nd date, we took off work early to drive out to a chinese laser disc store and got stuck on the freeways during the infamous Slow-Speed Chase. In an odd way, The Simpson case is part of our back-story as a couple. Weird, eh? Best wishes and happy editing. Sincerely, Lisa. LiPollis (talk) 18:14, 9 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

September 16: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday September 16, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project!

We hope for the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday September 16 WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

Featuring a keynote talk this month to be determined! We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 15:11, 10 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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October 3 - WikiArte Latin America editathon @ MoMA
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African-American Cemetery Category

I was going to post this on Category:African-American_cemeteries talk page but it suggested there were few watchers. And I believe you created or substantially contributed to African-American_Cemetery_(Montgomery,_New_York) so I am posting here. I am interested in documenting the growing number of rural African-American cemeteries, personally my focus would be Hudson Valley or NY State. Of course many old African-American cemeteries were not marked or not marked well and have been left "undiscovered" for a century. There has been more attention to these (Mt Zion in Kingston recently rededicated, "Section E" in Rhinebeck, Kinderhook and I see others coming into view). Two questions. 1) Notability. These would not be Nationally Registered historic places, but collectively they add up an often unarticulated history of African Americans in rural NYS in the 18th and 19th centuries that was historically not been documented. 2) If qualifying as notable, should there be a new category that would recognize this distinction, such as "African-American rural cemeteries" or "African-American rural cemeteries in NY State." Thank you. WindingRoad (talk) 17:33, 18 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Murder of Bella Bond

Should it be pointed in the article that once again, forensic facial artists made the recon of a female victim a lot more idealised/prettier/cuter than the human reality? see also Delta Dawn where the latest facial recon has turned her into a contestant in the America's Most Beautiful Baby pageant. Paul Benjamin Austin (talk) 12:45, 19 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Image of 17 Barton Street

Hi, I saw that you added a photo of 17 Barton Street, Macclesfield, and referred to it as the house where Ian Curtis lived and died. I was wondering if you had a source for this particular address? I ask because most available sources (for example http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/lifelong-fan-behind-joy-division-9342791) give the address of his house as 77 Barton Street - which is on a different street corner, and looks noticeably different. --David Edgar (talk) 21:24, 23 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your response. Yes, I see now what your photo is showing - what I think is the front door of 77 is just round the back corner out of shot. But yes, it's not numbered, unhelpfully. I do have a photo but it's not really that great (the light was from the wrong direction). I'll try and get down there some time and get a better one. --David Edgar (talk) 01:36, 25 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Little Miss Nobody (American murder victim)

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Saturday October 3: WikiArte Latin America Edit-a-thon @ MoMA

You are invited to join us for a full Saturday (drop-in any time!) of social Wikipedia editing at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for our upcoming "WikiArte" Latin America Edit-a-thon, for Wiki Arte y Cultura Latinoamericana, a communal day of creating, updating, improving, and translating Wikipedia articles about Latin American art and culture.

Saturday October 3 WikiArte Edit-a-thon @ MoMA (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

11:00am - 5:00 pm (drop-in anytime!) at MoMA Cullman Education and Research Building, 4 West 54th Street

All are invited, with no specialized knowledge of the subject or Wikipedia editing experience required. We will provide training sessions and resources for beginner Wikipedians, WiFi, reference materials, and suggested topics, as well as childcare and refreshments.

Please bring your laptop, power cord, and ideas for articles that need to be updated, translated, or created. You are welcome to edit all day or drop by to show your support, and to follow #WikiArte on social media!

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We hope to see you there!--Pharos (talk) 10:33, 28 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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The Center Line: September 2015

Volume 8, Issue S1 • September 2015 • About the Newsletter

Happy 10th Anniversary!

Archives • Newsroom • Full Issue • Shortcut: WP:USRD/NEWS

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Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/New York State Route 199 in the countryside

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DYK for Henry Gerber House

On 30 September 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Henry Gerber House, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Society for Human Rights, America's first LGBT rights organization, was founded in Chicago's Henry Gerber House, now a National Historic Landmark? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henry Gerber House. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Template:Did you know nominations/Howard Sims

Hi, thanks for your review of my DYK nomination (as it's my first, please instruct me if your talk page was the wrong place to reply, and feel free to move this to the correct spot as appropriate). You said "All we need is the hook fact cited in the intro where it first appears and we can run this." Did that mean that the specific year range (1950s–2000) mentioned in the hook should be explicitly stated in the lead, or that an inline citation should be placed by the statement in the lead? It was my understanding that the lead section should generally be unreferenced, except in the case of direct quotations or very contentious facts. —GrammarFascist _contribs ^talk 00:53, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hello again. I wasn't sure if you'd seen the concern raised by BlueMoonset about the Howard Sims DYK nomination, or my response to same, several days ago. I was just wondering whether the status of the nomination is on hold or not. Thanks in advance, GrammarFascist _contribs ^talk 23:40, 7 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Re: Baker Street

They look great. My camera will be getting a workout starting Wednesday. Mitch32^{(Scenery is fine — but human nature is finer.)} 03:09, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Goes through Chicago as well. Mitch32^{(Scenery is fine — but human nature is finer.)} 13:32, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Macomb-Chicago (got a 9 hour layover) then Chicago-DC via Pittsburgh, a city I've never been to before. Mitch32^{(Scenery is fine — but human nature is finer.)} 15:58, 1 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Murder conversation

So would this apply to the Charleston church shooting as well? Because InedibleHulk made such an edit stating that it wasn't murder, I tried to revert it, and he asserted his position on it with the same discussion, so I let it stay. It's very confusing when one article can have it when every other article cannot. Versus001 (talk) 05:26, 7 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

So you mean to tell me InedibleHulk was in the wrong with his edit? Versus001 (talk) 05:32, 7 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Hulk is certainly not wrong. Homicide is the thing we don't need a judge to determine. Murder is the thing we do. InedibleHulk (talk) 06:50, October 7, 2015 (UTC)

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Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!)

Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim

You are invited to join us for a full afternoon and evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles covering the lives and works of women in architecture.

Saturday October 15 Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

noon - 8pm (drop-in anytime!) at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Garrett Lobby @ 1071 5th Ave by E 88 St

In conjunction with Archtober and New York Archives Week, the Guggenheim will host its third Wikipedia edit-a-thon—or, #guggathon— to enhance articles related to women in architecture on Wikipedia. The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of Ada Lovelace Day for STEM, and Art+Feminism for art, in a field that, by its nature combines both.

The Guggenheim will work alongside ArchiteXX, the founders of WikiD: Women Wikipedia Design #wikiD, the international education and advocacy program working to increase the number of Wikipedia articles on women in architecture and the built environment. New and experienced editors are welcome.

Can’t join us in New York? Visit our global partnerships page to discover an edit-a-thon in a city near you or simply join remotely.

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Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!)

Thursday October 15: Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim

You are invited to join us for a full day and evening of social Wikipedia editing at the Guggenheim (drop-in any time, noon-8pm!), during which we will create, update, and improve Wikipedia articles covering the lives and works of women in architecture.

Thursday, October 15 Women in Architecture Edit-a-thon @ Guggenheim (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

noon - 8pm (drop-in anytime!) at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Garrett Lobby @ 1071 5th Ave by E 88 St

In conjunction with Archtober and New York Archives Week, the Guggenheim will host its third Wikipedia edit-a-thon—or, #guggathon—to enhance articles related to women in architecture on Wikipedia. The Guggenheim aims to further the goals of Ada Lovelace Day for STEM, and Art+Feminism for art, in a field that, by its nature combines both.

The Guggenheim will work alongside ArchiteXX, the founders of WikiD: Women Wikipedia Design #wikiD, the international education and advocacy program working to increase the number of Wikipedia articles on women in architecture and the built environment. New and experienced editors are welcome.

Can’t join us in New York? Visit our global partnerships page to discover an edit-a-thon in a city near you or simply join remotely.

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600 up!

On DYK, as I have moved Log School House (Yellowknife) to prep today. Good work! It looks more like a bar than a schoolroom, but it reminded me particularly of this fellow 1930s building on this side of the Atlantic. Hassocks5489 (Floreat Hova!) 21:56, 7 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Log School House (Yellowknife)

On 8 October 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Log School House (Yellowknife), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that classes at Yellowknife's first school building were once interrupted by two drunk miners who thought it was a bar? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Log School House (Yellowknife). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 19:32, 8 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Dump months

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Dump months you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Cirt -- Cirt (talk) 11:00, 9 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Dump months

The article Dump months you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Dump months for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Cirt -- Cirt (talk) 02:01, 10 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Daniel, I came across dump months, and as a reader, I highly commend your work on this topic! I really enjoyed reading about the factors and the history of dump months. It is incredibly informative. Nice job! Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 18:31, 10 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Template:Did you know nominations/Howard Sims

Daniel Case, I was wondering whether you planned to return to continue this DYK review. If not, I can put out the call for a new reviewer. Please let me know here if I should find someone else. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 03:48, 11 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

File:Greenstone Government Building, Yellowknife, NT.jpg

Dear Daniel, I just promoted this hook to prep, and wanted to compliment you on your photography. I've always been very impressed with your images of New York heritage sites. Now you've reached all the way to Northern Canada?! Keep up the great work! Yoninah (talk) 09:40, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Nice! Making pictures like these public domain is a true public service. Best, Yoninah (talk) 15:53, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Did you know nominations/Yellowknife Post Office

Review done. Suggest you add a citation to paragraph 3 ASAP, lest we get static on my approval. Nicely done! 7&6=thirteen (☎) 21:01, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Never mind.

Fixed 7&6=thirteen (☎) 23:51, 12 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Please consider the following

Please, consider reviewing at least two (2) articles at Good article nominations, for every one that you nominate.

Thank you,

— Cirt (talk) 06:28, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Disappearance of Atsumi Yoshikubo

Re the footnotes, I added a citation to the first sentence because it contains quoted material. If it didn't, the footnote at the end would suffice for all. Yoninah (talk) 10:47, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Grants:IEG/Wikipedia likes Galactic Exploration for Posterity 2015

Dear Fellow Wikipedians,

I JethroBT (WMF) suggested that I consult with fellow Wikipedians to get feedback and help to improve my idea about "As an unparalleled way to raise awareness of the Wikimedia projects, I propose to create a tremendous media opportunity presented by launching Wikipedia via space travel."

Please see the idea at meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:IEG/Wikipedia_likes_Galactic_Exploration_for_Posterity_2015. Please post your suggestions on the talk page and please feel free to edit the idea and join the project.

Thank you for your time and attention in this matter. I appreciate it.

My best regards, Geraldshields11 (talk) 22:07, 13 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Reply

Thank you very much for any GA Reviews you do at all, because you can now see at WP:GAN besides the reviewer or nominator's username how many reviews they have done, and many nominators do not review at all.

Heh, your method of physically printing out the article is interesting, it reminds me of an arbcom case years ago where in order to decide it, one of the arbitrators printed out the entire case and it was "more than 400 pages printed out".

At least reviewing at WP:GAN is, generally, easier than that.

Thanks again very much for your Quality improvement efforts on Wikipedia,

— Cirt (talk) 03:32, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Greenstone Building

On 14 October 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Greenstone Building, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that even on −50 °C (−58 °F) days when other offices in Yellowknife close, the Greenstone Building (pictured), opened ten years ago today, is warm enough for workers to stay at their desks? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Greenstone Building. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 14:16, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Deaths and disappearances aren't always connected.

It is quite possible that a man can be responsible for an abduction while another is responsible for a death. I can kidnap you, intending to keep you alive, before someone else (or nature) ruins my plan. Probably why buddy and the Post noted both things. But for the sake of not going in more circles with you, this is fine by me. InedibleHulk (talk) 15:43, October 14, 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Yellowknife Post Office

On 16 October 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yellowknife Post Office, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a coal furnace planned for Canada's Yellowknife Post Office was never built, so the chimney for it was eventually filled in? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yellowknife Post Office. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

~~ 01:32, 16 October 2015 (UTC)

Reminder: Please sign new Wikimedia confidentiality agreement for nonpublic information by 15 December

This is a message from the Wikimedia Foundation. Translations are available.

I wanted to follow-up on an message I sent you in September regarding the need for you to sign a confidentiality agreement by 15 December 2015 (OTRS users have until 31 December 2015) in order to maintain your access from Wikimedia to nonpublic information.

As you may know, the Wikimedia Foundation Board of Trustees approved a new "Access to nonpublic information policy" on 25 April 2014 after a community consultation. The former policy has remained in place until the new policy could be implemented. That implementation work is now being done, and we are transitioning to the new policy.

An important part of that transition is helping volunteers like you sign the required confidentiality agreement. All Wikimedia volunteers with access to nonpublic information are required to sign this new agreement, and we have prepared some documentation to help you do so.

The Wikimedia Foundation is requiring that anyone with access to nonpublic information sign the new confidentiality agreement by 15 December 2015 (OTRS users have until 31 December 2015) to retain their access. You are receiving this message because you have access to nonpublic information and are required to sign the confidentiality agreement under the new policy. If you do not sign the new confidentiality agreement by 15 December 2015, you will lose your access to nonpublic information.

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If you have any questions or experience any problems while signing the new agreement, please visit this talk page or email me (gvarnumwikimedia.org). Again, please sign this confidentiality agreement by 15 December 2015 (OTRS users have until 31 December 2015) to retain your access to nonpublic information. If you do not wish to retain this access, please let me know and we will forward your request to the appropriate individuals.

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DYK for Disappearance of Atsumi Yoshikubo

On 22 October 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Disappearance of Atsumi Yoshikubo, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Royal Canadian Mounted Police believe Atsumi Yoshikubo intended to disappear when she was last seen on Yellowknife's Ingraham Trail a year ago today, but won't be specific about why? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Disappearance of Atsumi Yoshikubo. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 13:13, 22 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Oct 28: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

Wednesday October 28, 7pm: WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC

You are invited to join the Wikimedia NYC community for our evening "WikiWednesday" salon and knowledge-sharing workshop by 14th Street / Union Square in Manhattan.

This month, we will also host a Newcomer's Wiki Workshop for those getting started on the encyclopedia project!

We will also include a look at our annual plan and budget ideas, to see if the chapter is able to fiscally sponsor more ongoing projects tied to our core mission of expanding and diversifying free knowledge.

We welcome the participation of our friends from the Free Culture movement and from educational and cultural institutions interested in developing free knowledge projects. We will also follow up on plans for recent and upcoming editathons, and other outreach activities.

After the main meeting, pizza/chicken/vegetables and refreshments and video games in the gallery!

Wednesday October WikiWednesday Salon and Skill-Share NYC (RSVP on-wiki or at meetup.com).

7:00pm - 9:00 pm at Babycastles, 137 West 14th Street

We especially encourage folks to add your 5-minute lightning talks to our roster, and otherwise join in the "open space" experience! Newcomers are very welcome! Bring your friends and colleagues! --Pharos (talk) 17:44, 22 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Re: Pond Eddy

7 tons is 7 tons. You'd think the DOT would know that. Mitch32^{(Scenery is fine — but human nature is finer.)} 20:54, 22 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

That yellow truck looked NYSDOT. I see it's a quarry truck. Mitch32^{(Scenery is fine — but human nature is finer.)} 04:05, 23 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Article upgrade assistance request (Pre-translation stage)

Seasons Greetings,

This is in reference to a relatively new umbrella article on en-wikipedia named Ceremonial pole. Ceremonial pole is a human tradition since ancient times; either existed in past at some point of time, or still exists in some cultures across global continents from north to south & from east to west. Ceremonial poles are used to symbolize a variety of concepts in several different world cultures.

Through article Ceremonial pole we intend to take encyclopedic note of cultural aspects and festive celebrations around Ceremonial pole as an umbrella article and want to have historical, mythological, anthropological aspects, reverence or worships wherever concerned as a small part.

While Ceremonial poles have a long past and strong presence but usually less discussed subject. Even before we seek translation of this article in global languages, we need to have more encyclopedic information/input about Ceremonial poles from all global cultures and languages. And we seek your assistance in the same.

Since other contributors to the article are insisting for reliable sources and Standard native english; If your contributions get deleted (for some reason like linguistics or may be your information is reliable but unfortunately dosent match expectations of other editors) , please do list the same on Talk:Ceremonial pole page so that other wikipedians may help improve by interlanguage collaborations, and/or some other language wikipedias may be interested in giving more importance to reliablity of information over other factors on their respective wikipedia.

This particular request is being made to you since your user name is listed in Wikipedia:Translators available list.

Thanking you with warm regards Mahitgar (talk) 05:13, 24 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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A barnstar for you!

The Writer's Barnstar

Great job bringing Dump months to WP:GA quality !

It's rare to see such high-quality articles on Wikipedia about generalist film and cinematic techniques -- as opposed to the majority of GAs we have related to film about individual films, fictional characters and episodes.

Both are good things to have.

But it's refreshing to see your high-quality contribution in this unique area.

Congratulations ! — Cirt (talk) 22:34, 24 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Great job with the Featured Picture nomination. The Devil Wears Prada is a most entertaining film. The Wikipedia article is quite high-quality no doubt, but I do see several areas where it could be improved upon further -- before going for a Peer Review (which I'd recommend next), and then WP:FAC. Perhaps Peer Review would be a good place to leave my suggestions, let me know what you think. And good luck, — Cirt (talk) 04:46, 25 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Cirt: Yeah, actually, that did have a peer review from within WP:FILM. It was pretty good and thorough ... but then again that was almost a decade ago. Standards have changed. Might be a good idea for another one first. Daniel Case (talk) 04:59, 25 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Could only help. :) — Cirt (talk) 05:06, 25 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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DYK nomination of Frame Lake

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Template:Did you know nominations/El Hijo de Dos Caras

Daniel Case, I was wondering whether you could return to your review here and summarize what is left to be addressed, or to continue it if it's caught up. If you prefer me to call for a new reviewer, I could always do that. Thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 01:56, 29 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Fireweed Studio

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Featured Picture nomination - Alpine House, Kew Gardens

I've nominated Alpine House, Kew Gardens for Featured Picture.

Discussion is at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Alpine House, Kew Gardens.

Thank you for this high-quality photograph contribution,

— Cirt (talk) 02:21, 30 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Featured Picture nomination - Ceiling bracket detail at chapel, Greenwich Hospital, London

Notifying you, as photographer of the image who licensed it by free-use licensing.

I've nominated Ceiling bracket detail at chapel, Greenwich Hospital, London for Featured Picture.

Discussion is at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Ceiling bracket detail at chapel, Greenwich Hospital, London.

Thanks for contributing this high-quality free-use licensed photograph for use on Wikimedia projects,

— Cirt (talk) 03:53, 1 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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5 Million: We celebrate your contribution

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DYK for Frame Lake

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Featured Picture nomination - Star Pisces at Ocean Terminal, Hong Kong

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I've nominated Star Pisces at Ocean Terminal, Hong Kong for Featured Picture.

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Thank you for your high quality contributions to Wikimedia,

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Featured Picture nomination - Marion Steam Shovel

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I've nominated Marion Steam Shovel for Featured Picture.

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Featured Picture nomination - Bull Stone House New World Dutch barn

Notifying you, as you were the original photographer of the image.

I've nominated Bull Stone House New World Dutch barn for Featured Picture.

Discussion is at Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Bull Stone House New World Dutch barn.

Thank you for your high-quality photography contributions to Wikipedia and Wikimedia,

— Cirt (talk) 01:44, 4 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Following up

Hi Daniel. A couple of months ago you made a really good post on my talk page about a DYK hook of yours I pulled. I'm just dropping to say thanks again for it. Today there was a similar situation, but thanks to your comments back then, this time I had more of a focus on notifying the involved parties and getting a new hook for the article to replace it. In the end, this DYK only ended up being pulled for about half an hour. Cheers, Jenks24 (talk) 11:49, 6 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers. And yes, I should have noted initially that this one was much more cut and dried. Best, Jenks24 (talk) 05:17, 8 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Alpine House, Kew Gardens

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Well done

	Surgical editor
	"It is not enough to cut, you must suture afterwards as well." Especially after someone plowed up the Ragged Ass Road and left it broken and bleeding. How's that for mixed metaphors. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 20:35, 9 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/Ceiling bracket detail at chapel, Greenwich Hospital, London

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Beaumont children disappearance

Hi,

The 50th anniversary of the Beaumont children disappearance is in two months. Would you like to help me with the article so something special and important can be done with it for the anniversary? Also asking other old friends. Paul Benjamin Austin (talk) 13:02, 12 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

My main concern is that there will be a lot in interest in the media for the 50th anniversary and it would be nice to have the article be GA or FA status. Also the media is planning big coverage so we'll likely get a lot of vandals. Paul Benjamin Austin (talk) 05:10, 13 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, lets work on it to get in shape for either a FA or a OTD... Paul Benjamin Austin (talk) 07:30, 13 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Questionable Block

I came across an account you blocked indef. which only made 4 constructive edits [1] to a Neelix article. While there is an evident COI, that is not a reason for an automatic block. I'm not sure how you came to that decision. Legacypac (talk) 17:11, 14 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for German Reformed Sanctity Church Parsonage

On 15 November 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article German Reformed Sanctity Church Parsonage, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the former German Reformed Sanctity Church Parsonage is the oldest building in Germantown, New York? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/German Reformed Sanctity Church Parsonage. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Skinny House (Mamaroneck, New York)

You suggested an article for creation - done! Even included a photo N0TABENE (talk) 22:46, 1 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Possible new article

Is it worth starting a Murder of Denise McGregor article?

Here are some possible sources that mention her case - (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/news/unsolved-melbourne-murders-you-may-never-have-heard-about/news-story/009fbf589c7cafa2d657c396db285a33) (http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/law-order/father-anthony-bongiorno-linked-to-1980-bookshop-slaying-of-maria-james/story-fnat7jnn-1226600084256) Paul Benjamin Austin (talk) 09:10, 2 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Murder of Denise McGregor created

Found an article from the time - looks like it made the front page. Paul Benjamin Austin (talk) 10:31, 12 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Explorer Hotel

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DYK for Disappearance of Jerry Michael Williams

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Season's Greetings

File:Xmas Ornament.jpg

To You and Yours!

FWiW Bzuk (talk) 04:02, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Did you know nominations/Announcerless Game

Can you create an ALT? Sets for the 20th are full, and I could not change the set because the nominations that are promoted are older than this. We want others to be featured as soon as possible, so you have plenty of time to come up with a newer hook. --George Ho (talk) 19:35, 19 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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 [[File:Xmas Ornament.jpg|110px|left|]] '''''To You and Yours!'''''
 [[User:Bzuk|FWiW  Bzuk]] ([[User talk:Bzuk|talk]]) 04:02, 19 December 2015 (UTC)
+== [[Template:Did you know nominations/Announcerless Game]] ==
+Can you create an ALT? Sets for the 20th are full, and I could not change the set because the nominations that are promoted are older than this. We want others to be featured as soon as possible, so you have plenty of time to come up with a newer hook. --[[User:George Ho|George Ho]] ([[User talk:George Ho|talk]]) 19:35, 19 December 2015 (UTC)