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Errors in the summary of today's or tomorrow's featured article

Stratovolcano in Armero tragedy

An omission: I submit that it should be written: " eruption of the stratovolcano Nevado del Ruiz . . . " Marquess (talk) 07:36, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

The article is about the consequences of one particular eruption, not the volcano itself, so I don't think we need to get into that kind of detail on the MP. If the volcano itself were the TFA, then I would, of course, agree with you. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:25, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Nevado del Ruiz is a stratovolcano; that fact is not noted, and it should be. The rest of the article is clear, and adding one word only clarifies, not diffuses, the content.Marquess (talk) 20:25, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Still a volcano, so...  f o x  21:29, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Errors in In the news

Sixteenth Asian Games

I think sixteenth should be capitalized. Marcus Qwertyus 04:47, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

It's not a proper noun. "Asian Games" is; "Sixteenth Asian Games" (sic) isn't. Strange Passerby (talk • contribs) 05:47, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Googling shows some capitalize, some don't, but most use "16th", which is what is says now. Art LaPella (talk) 06:13, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Jal

Change from 100 to 261. Perseus!Talk to me 21:06, 12 November 2010 (UTC)

It needs to be sourced in the article. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:17, 12 November 2010 (UTC)

Errors in today's or tomorrow's featured picture

Reporters: please first correct today's or tomorrow's regular version.

• Is it normal that tomorrow's regular version is a redlink? Physchim62 (talk) 19:56, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

• Sadly yes. It has become rather common, occasionally being missed out past midnight as well. If there isn't one by 23:30 then I get worried and make one. Woody (talk) 21:51, 13 November 2010 (UTC)