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*... that German [[violin]]ist '''[[Thomas Baltzar]]''' helped premiere ''[[The Siege of Rhodes]]'', thought to have been the first all-sung [[English language|English]] [[opera]], in 1656? self-nom; >5x expansion. <small>[[User:BuddingJournalist|Budding]]</small>[[User_talk:BuddingJournalist|Journalist]] 08:48, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
*... that German [[violin]]ist '''[[Thomas Baltzar]]''' helped premiere ''[[The Siege of Rhodes]]'', thought to have been the first all-sung [[English language|English]] [[opera]], in 1656? self-nom; >5x expansion. <small>[[User:BuddingJournalist|Budding]]</small>[[User_talk:BuddingJournalist|Journalist]] 08:48, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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*... that the five-member '''[[Marin County Board of Supervisors]]''' governs [[Marin County, California]] from [[San Rafael, California|San Rafael]], in addition to providing municipal services for the unincorporated areas under its jurisdiction? |
*... that the five-member '''[[Marin County Board of Supervisors]]''' governs [[Marin County, California]] from [[San Rafael, California|San Rafael]], in addition to providing municipal services for the unincorporated areas under its jurisdiction?[[User:SuperSuperBoi|SuperSuperBoi]] ([[User talk:SuperSuperBoi|talk]]) 10:28, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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:*Who nominated this? Also, article looks like it may not satisfy notability standards (all primary sources, and the articles on the various members of the board of supervisors also look rather non-notable too). <small>[[User:BuddingJournalist|Budding]]</small>[[User_talk:BuddingJournalist|Journalist]] 08:48, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
:*Who nominated this? Also, article looks like it may not satisfy notability standards (all primary sources, and the articles on the various members of the board of supervisors also look rather non-notable too). <small>[[User:BuddingJournalist|Budding]]</small>[[User_talk:BuddingJournalist|Journalist]] 08:48, 31 May 2008 (UTC) |
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Articles created/expanded on May 31
- ... that German violinist Thomas Baltzar helped premiere The Siege of Rhodes, thought to have been the first all-sung English opera, in 1656? self-nom; >5x expansion. BuddingJournalist 08:48, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the five-member Marin County Board of Supervisors governs Marin County, California from San Rafael, in addition to providing municipal services for the unincorporated areas under its jurisdiction?SuperSuperBoi (talk) 10:28, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- Who nominated this? Also, article looks like it may not satisfy notability standards (all primary sources, and the articles on the various members of the board of supervisors also look rather non-notable too). BuddingJournalist 08:48, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Art Deco Montecito Apartments (pictured) had been the home of Ronald Reagan, James Cagney, Montgomery Clift, and George C. Scott before becoming a senior citizens housing project? new article, self nom. Cbl62 (talk) 07:36, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Eimsbütteler TV, a German football club, failed to advance in the national championship finals in 1934 and 1935 despite beating the later champion, FC Schalke 04, in both years in the group stage ot the tournament. (self nominated from the largley expanded Eimsbütteler TV article) EA210269 (talk) 07:10, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that there has been a windmill (existing mill pictured) in Mountnessing since 1477? New article created on May 31 and self-nom by Mjroots (talk) 06:42, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Pulau Merambong is located in the largest seagrass bed in Malaysia? (new, self-nom) __earth (Talk) 04:30, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that China sought to strengthen Sino-Nepalese relations by supplying arms to the Nepalese monarchy against the Maoists insurgents, despite their ideological affinity with China? Vishnava talk 03:30, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Valium is the most-filled prescription at the Vatican Pharmacy? Savidan 00:54, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 30
- ... that a house on the Kramgasse (pictured), a main street in the Old City of Berne, Switzerland, was where Albert Einstein wrote his revolutionary Annus Mirabilis Papers? — Self-nom by Sandstein 10:21, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Jews of Byzantium enjoyed a unique legal status superior to other religious minorities, but inferior to Christians, because they were a "living testament" to the victory of Christianity?
- Alternative hook: ... that Justinian I banned the reading of the Mishna in synagogues, though this prohibition seems to have inspired the Jews of Byzantium to compose the piyutim? New article, self nom Saepe Fidelis (talk) 09:10, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ...that in 1795 John Billingsley advocated straightening sections of the rivers Brue, Axe and Parrett, to increase reclamation of the Somerset Levels? new article self nom by — Rod talk 08:59, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ...that the Carpenter Gothic Wadsworth Chapel (pictured) has separate Catholic and Protestant chapels under one roof built for residents of the National Home for Disabled Soldiers? new article, self nom. by Cbl62 (talk) 07:42, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Hardy Lake is Indiana's smallest reservoir at 741 acres of surface area? (by User:Cool10191 and myself --Bedford Pray 02:03, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that from 1901 to 1961 Drammens Tidende and Buskerud Blad were published as two separate daily newspapers, despite having the same owner and editor, and in the same city? - selfnom Arsenikk (talk) 22:34, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that although the blackmouth angler is famous for its ugly appearance, it is used for making agujjim, hot and spicy Korean dish by steaming? (self-nom)--Appletrees (talk) 20:22, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Indian coracles, which take only about a day to build, are one of the major tourist attractions on the Kaveri River? (recently created from merging two small stubs, less than 1/5 the length of the current article, by User:Wikiality123, nom by John Carter (talk) 18:53, 30 May 2008 (UTC))
- ... that the rôle of alpha-synuclein in Parkinson's disease was discovered by genetic studies of a family from Contursi Terme in southern Italy, which had 61 members with Parkinson's? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by FlagSteward (talk) 18:39, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- If possible, pls crop and remove the blank space from the image. --74.14.19.91 (talk) 05:50, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... Franklin County Courthouse (pictured) in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania was built in 1865 to replace its predecessor building that was destroyed in the American Civil War? - new article, self-nom, doncram (talk) 18:19, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Australian composer and pioneering ABC broadcaster William G. James studied piano with a former student of Franz Liszt?
- (alt hook) ... that Australian composer and pioneering ABC broadcaster William G. James dedicated his Six Australian Bush Songs to Dame Nellie Melba? - new article, self nom by Gatoclass (talk) 18:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that a 1974 provincial Order-in-Council has prohibited hunting on the Grand Codroy Estuary, the "most important wetland" on the island of Newfoundland? (self-nom) Mindmatrix 17:26, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Tang Dynasty eunuch Li Fuguo, whose assassin had cut off his head and one of his arms, was buried with a wooden head and a wooden arm? (expansion, self-nomination) --Nlu (talk) 14:51, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that, during the 1989 Revolution, Romanian actor Victor Rebengiuc appeared on television with a toilet paper roll, intended to "wipe out" the communist regime's traces? (self-nom; old article expanded many-fold today) Dahn (talk) 14:13, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Zac Efron and Claire Danes claim they saw a ghostlike figure while filming Me and Orson Welles at Gaiety Theatre on the Isle of Man? (self-nom) —97198 talk 14:03, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that writers Kai and Torino have worked with composer and writer Jun Maeda on the visual novel 5 developed by Ram, who has previously collaborated with the two on visual novels created by Key? - Article created and nom by Cloud668, though expanded by Juhachi -- クラウド668 13:23, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Please check were the link leads - it is by no means a new article. Dahn (talk) 14:13, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- My mistake, I was rewriting it in notepad and removed the tags -- クラウド668 20:54, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that India's "Look East" policy aims to establish extensive commercial, security and strategic relations with the nations of Southeast Asia and East Asia to project its influence as a regional power? Vishnava talk 00:36, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that UnrealIRCd is used on the largest number of IRC servers? -- Cobi(t|c|b) 07:22, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Does this pass the "interesting" test? FlagSteward (talk) 18:39, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that before Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie selected it for a retreat from paparazzi, the Château Miraval, Correns-Var was already well-known as a Provençal vineyard? (created today --Wetman (talk) 22:15, 30 May 2008 (UTC))
Articles created/expanded on May 29
- ... that the namesake of the Paxton Hotel in Downtown Omaha, William A. Paxton, was also instrumental in founding the Omaha Stockyards, the Omaha Driving Park and the South Omaha Land Company? (new/self) • Freechild'sup? 03:04, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Clarendon is known as the heartland of Anglo-Saxon Protestantism in western Quebec, Canada, because its founder James Prendergast required that all settlers be Protestant in order to avoid religious strife? -- P199 (talk) 18:19, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
... that the recent Tropical Storm Alma was the first Pacific tropical cyclone on record to make landfall on Central America as a tropical storm? Created by User:Hurricanehink, Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 13:09, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Why is this crossed out? --74.14.19.91 (talk) 06:02, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the veldamai there were released from their taxes duty to the state by the privileges of Grand Dukes of Lithuania? Expanded from the stub on 05-09. Article by Lokyz (talk · contribs), expanded by Renata3 (talk · contribs) nom by M.K (talk · contribs) Alternatives are welcome, M.K. (talk) 12:28, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the veldamai were released from their duty to pay taxes to the state by the privileges of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania? Art LaPella (talk) 05:09, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Central University Library of Cluj-Napoca in Romania was formed from two separate collections which were housed and operated independently in the same building for 50 years? ~ Article by Biruitorul; nominated by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 11:54, 30 May 2008 (UTC).
- ... that World War I flying ace Walter G. R. Hinchcliffe flew more than 40 different types of aircraft and pioneered many civilian routes, died in 1928 attempting to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a Stinson Detroiter with Lady Elsie Mackay? (self nominated by Autodidactyl (talk) 09:24, 31 May 2008 (UTC))
- As I've already pointed out on the article talkpage, much of the sourcing for this article seems to rest on a web forum, although contributors on that forum do seem to refer to a book.David Underdown (talk) 11:19, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- What does "but" mean in the hook? --74.14.19.91 (talk) 06:02, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- removing meaningless 'but'. Autodidactyl (talk) 09:22, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that deforestation in Staffordshire inspired contributions from Erasmus Darwin and Anna Seward to a book of poetry about Needwood Forest by Francis Mundy (pictured)? double self-nom Victuallers (talk) 19:15, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Mary Shelley's verse drama Midas is a commentary on both Ovid's Metamorphoses and Chaucer's The Wife of Bath's Tale? (self-nom) Awadewit (talk) 02:25, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Tinkinswood in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, was built 1,000 years or so before Stonehenge? -self nom and new article, Seth Whales (talk) 22:32, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that mangaka Ken Akamatsu received Kodansha's Shonen Magazine Freshman Award for his debut manga Hito Natsu no Kids Game? --new article, self nom by Cp111EN (talk) 22:27, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that between 1970 and 1984 the WE Seal of approval program aided in an estimated $100,000 in restitution being made to collectors of comics and other memorabilia victimized by mail fraud? -- new article, self nom by Dgabbard (talk) 02:58, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ok, I'm new at this so pardon any error of judgment, but I'm pretty sure that a Sequential Tarts column by a Katherine Keller and this weblink of Ron Frantz's book do not comply with WP:RS. While pages and publication details from Frantz's book are provided, you will need to remove the questionable sites and bring in more reliable sources to support the hook and the overall article. Vishnava talk 15:04, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- I relied on a published source and as best I could researched the material (note the mention of holdings at MSU). While somewhat obscure this is an important part of the history of collectibles in terms of dealing with fraud and other growing pains. If you are adament I will remove the weblinks you object to, although I find your objections petty. I have been a comic book collector since 1975 and these are the most "reliable" sources I could find. It is nice to work hard to create an entry that illuminates and then have a snarky response. Dgabbard (talk) 17:30, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Sorry about the last message, I came across as a bit grumpy. I created an external links section and put the links there, and pulled the quote by Keller. Hope that addresses some of the concerns.Dgabbard (talk) 20:21, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- I relied on a published source and as best I could researched the material (note the mention of holdings at MSU). While somewhat obscure this is an important part of the history of collectibles in terms of dealing with fraud and other growing pains. If you are adament I will remove the weblinks you object to, although I find your objections petty. I have been a comic book collector since 1975 and these are the most "reliable" sources I could find. It is nice to work hard to create an entry that illuminates and then have a snarky response. Dgabbard (talk) 17:30, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ok, I'm new at this so pardon any error of judgment, but I'm pretty sure that a Sequential Tarts column by a Katherine Keller and this weblink of Ron Frantz's book do not comply with WP:RS. While pages and publication details from Frantz's book are provided, you will need to remove the questionable sites and bring in more reliable sources to support the hook and the overall article. Vishnava talk 15:04, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the atgeir, a type of Viking Age polearm similar to a halberd or glaive, was the favored weapon of Gunnar Hámundarson, one of the main characters of Njal's Saga? -self nom by Briangotts (Talk) (Contrib) 18:49, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that as a young Royal Navy recruit, Harry Price once instigated a minor mutiny, only to end it when it reached 'ugly proportions'? - self nom, new article, Benea (talk) 18:04, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that a tool called a heckling comb, which looks like a small bed of nails, is used when hand processing flax to comb out and clean the flax fibers? expanded 5x, self nom, Loggie (talk) 18:02, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Queer Objects On Horseback was the nickname for a British Yeomanry Regiment the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars, their Honorary Colonel was Sir Winston Churchill, and they had a prominent position immediately ahead of his coffin at his state funeral? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by Jim Sweeney (talk) 13:25, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
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- ALT: *... that the Queer Objects On Horseback was the nickname for the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars, whose Honorary Colonel was Winston Churchill, and who preceded the coffin at his state funeral? Now 194 chars. Johnbod (talk) 02:34, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- The hook facts aren't inline cited, and most of the references are either 404s or links to the main page of a website rather than the specific article. Mentioned this on the article's talk page. Olaf Davis | Talk 10:34, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- All references now fixed, and I added an extra footnote for the hook fact. Olaf Davis | Talk 20:58, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that along with other ex-World War II veteran ships of the Philippine Navy, BRP Cebu (PS-28) is considered as one of the oldest active fighting ships in the world? (created by User:Phichanad, nominated by User:Masterpiece2000) Masterpiece2000 (talk) 13:18, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Luxembourgian football club FV Stadt Düdelingen won the German Gauliga Moselland in 1942 and went on to the German championship finals, losing 0–2 to FC Schalke 04? (self nomination from the new Gauliga Moselland article) EA210269 (talk) 10:11, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... the Class II 1804 Silver Dollar (pictured) is alleged to have been struck over a Swiss Shooting Thaler? (U.S. Mint Specimen/a.k.a. "Shooting Thaler" Silver Dollar pictured) (self nomination after revision and other assorted cleanup work)--293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 10:03, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Hugh de Largie, who was banned from working as a miner in Newcastle for his union activities, later became an inaugural member of the Australian Senate? - created by Roisterer, Recurring dreams (talk) 07:51, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Criteria checks out. Vishnava talk 15:15, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that World War II fighter ace Hartmann Grasser, who is credited for shooting down 103 enemy aircraft, worked as an adviser for the Syrian Air Force? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 06:33, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Article's main source is a personal website.--Carabinieri (talk) 20:09, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- The hook is not clear about time. Do you mean an advisor for the Syrians turns out to be a former flying ace? The old guy came out of retirement to shoot down 103 enemy aircraft? Or what? --74.14.19.91 (talk) 06:02, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Tang Dynasty's Empress Zhang, during her husband Emperor Suzong of Tang's illness, used her blood to write Buddhist sutras in order to seek blessings for him? (self-nomination) --Nlu (talk) 04:42, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Bold, please? --BorgQueen (talk) 13:42, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ugh, forgot to. Sorry. --Nlu (talk) 15:30, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Bold, please? --BorgQueen (talk) 13:42, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in a 1998 bilateral agreement, China pledged to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bhutan even though they have never established diplomatic relations? Vishnava talk 00:51, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Needs to use proper citation templates that give more than just a template (template:cite web --gren グレン 05:15, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that early residents of Sydney called the Leaden Flycatcher the "Frogbird" on account of its guttural call? ...(expanded from 38 to 386 words) Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:10, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- The "Frogbird" reference has no citation after it... last two sentences of "Taxonomy" need citations. gren グレン 05:17, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- OK, all fixed. Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 14:52, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- The "Frogbird" reference has no citation after it... last two sentences of "Taxonomy" need citations. gren グレン 05:17, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the sinking of the Nantucket Lightship LV58 on December 10 1905 was the first time that an American ship transmitted a distress signal by radio? (self-nom, too good a nugget to pass up) JRP (talk) 05:13, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that sociology of the Internet is one of newly emerged branches of sociology concerned with issues such as the digital divide, online social capital and public sphere? --self nom by Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 13:51, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the war veterans' memorial (pictured) in Suffern, New York, is built on land where George Washington and Rochambeau camped with the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War? Daniel Case (talk) 13:54, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Leurospondylus was thought to be the last plesiosaur alive when its fossils were discovered? selfnom Ryan shell (talk) 16:33, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Bob Roberts (pictured) was the first West Bromwich Albion player to win an international cap? -- new article self-nom by Jameboy (talk) 22:28, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 28
- ... that the first coach of chess International Master and Woman Grandmaster Viktorija Čmilytė (pictured) was her father? -- article by Brittle heaven (talk · contribs), nom by M.K (talk · contribs). Alternatives are welcome, M.K. (talk) 12:08, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Rephrased. -- Matthead Discuß 13:21, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the One-armed bandit murder, the first gangland killing in North-East England, inspired the novel on which the film Get Carter was based? ~ Article by MickMacNee; nominated by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 12:03, 30 May 2008 (UTC).
- ... that Juozas Urbšys was the last Foreign Minister of independent interwar Lithuania? self nom by user:M.K Alternatives are welcome, M.K. (talk) 14:14, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Gibraltarian pop rock band Taxi is made up of three of Melon Diesel's former members and only write songs in Spanish despite their being British? New article self-nom by --Gibmetal 77talk 12:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Date is fine. Just about meets the 1500 character limit, but it's still a bit short in my opinion. The hook facts lack inline cites per the instructions. I've also tidied the hook's grammar and punctuation. Olaf Davis | Talk 10:40, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the parish church of St. Mary in Chepstow, Wales, was founded as a Benedictine priory in 1072 and retains its original Norman doorway (pictured)?(Self-nom) Ghmyrtle (talk) 23:09, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Two possibilities:
- ... that in January 2006 British Paralympic sprinter John McFall's racing prosthesis was stolen together with his car, but anonymously returned a week later?
- ... that British Paralympic sprinter John McFall, a leg amputee, aims one day to run across the Sahara Desert, row the Atlantic Ocean, and obtain a free-fall parachute licence?
- — Cheers, JackLee –talk– 22:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC) (Created and nominated article.)
- ... that the Welshmen Edward Edwards, Griffith Griffith, Owen Owen, Richard Richards, Robert Roberts and Thomas Thomas (and his son Thomas Thomas) were all educated at Jesus College, Oxford? Sevenfold self-nom of new articles (for fans of patronymics!) BencherliteTalk 22:17, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- I find this quite amusing. Can we hold this hook till June 6th (06-06)? :-) --74.14.19.91 (talk) 06:07, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the genus Melampitta is a taxonomic mystery, having been considered at one time either belonging to the pitta, babbler, logrunner, Paradisaeidae birds of paradise, Cnemophilidae bird of paradise or cinclosomatid bird families? (self Nom, originally created by PolBot). Sabine's Sunbird talk 21:44, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings' 500th location is in the Trillium Circle shopping center in Grand Blanc, Michigan? -- Self nom by Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • (Broken clamshells•Otter chirps) 18:47, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Lengthen and reference good, but some might have a problem of putting an "ad" on the front page. Not me, really, but there might be some issue from others here.--Bedford Pray 02:57, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Angela James was called the "Wayne Gretzky of women's ice hockey"?-Wafulz (talk) 17:51, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- You don't want to mention her as the first woman in a hockey hall of fame? --74.14.19.91 (talk) 06:07, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Vladimir Kokkinaki was the most famous test pilot of the Soviet Union, and served as president of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in 1966–1967? - self-nom, almost five-fold (4,7x) expansion from Stub article. If anyone has a better idea for the hook, please suggest one. Cplakidas (talk) 15:21, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that The Reenactment, a 1968 film by Romanian director Lucian Pintilie, was banned by the communist regime because it showed authorities engaged in tormenting two young delinquents? (new; self-nom) Dahn (talk) 14:48, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Balaputra was the head of the Sailendra that became the maharaja of Srivijaya? (new, self-nom) __earth (Talk) 14:29, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Miriam Ben-Porat was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Israel and the first woman to serve as Israel's State Comptroller? -- new article, self nom -- Nudve (talk) 09:48, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Aleutians were still enslaved in Alaska as late as 1903? (self-nom)--Bedford Pray 04:09, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Denny Chimes (pictured) features a Walk of Fame of former captains of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team at its base? - self nom, new article, Patriarca12 (talk) 03:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that strong Sino-Burmese relations are exhibited in China's extensive military and economic aid and its veto of a proposed UN resolution condemning military-ruled Burma for repressing pro-democracy protests in 2007? Vishnava talk 02:54, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Railway, one of London's early underground "tube" railway lines was only built because of finance raised by American Charles Yerkes (pictured)? Expanded article self-nominated by --DavidCane (talk) 01:33, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that despite being the first official Atlantic hurricane season on record, the 1851 Atlantic hurricane season included a hurricane tied for lasting longer than any other storm for the period prior to 1870? (self-nom) ♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 03:32, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the binomial name of the White-throated Treecreeper (pictured) translates as 'brown and white trunk traveller'? ...(expanded from 51 words to over 500)...self-nom Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 10:19, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Vuestar Technologies claims to own patents in regard to hyperlinking a visual image to other pages, and plans to bill virtually all websites including Google and Microsoft for its use? - Nom Mailer Diablo, creator User:Goh wz - Mailer Diablo 13:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- OR ... that according to Vuestar Technologies, you are required to pay the Singapore company up to millions in annual licensing fees to hyperlink a visual image to another page? (example pictured) - Mailer Diablo 13:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
Two possibilities here:
- ... that the Suffern, New York post office (pictured), combines elements of the Colonial Revival and Streamline Moderne architectural styles?
- ... that the lobby of the Suffern, New York post office (pictured), features a relief depicting "Communication" as a seminaked woman shooting a flaming arrow? Wonder which one will get picked. Self-nom Daniel Case (talk) 16:49, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the relatively unknown Verdeja was an indigenous Spanish tank program to replace the T-26 and Panzer I? - This article was expanded on 28 May JonCatalan (talk) 20:05, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- … that the church tower for the Fourth Universalist Society of New York is the “high-tech command center” for NBC’s coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 21:02, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Needs to use unified citation style probably with template:cite web. Also, it is a little on the short side... gren グレン 05:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Fixed - Please re-review - The citation was fixed and more text was added. Thanks! Ecoleetage (talk) 10:13, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that anaesthetic pioneer Joseph Thomas Clover anaesthetised Florence Nightingale, Sir Robert Peel, Napoleon III and the future king Edward VII during his career? (self-nom) Preacherdoc (talk) 22:38, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 27
- ... that the Portland Armory (pictured) in Portland, Oregon was the first building on the National Register of Historic Places to achieve a Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for sustainable construction? (created by Tedder, expanded by members of WikiProject Oregon) -- Esprqii (talk) 22:30, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Suggested slight expansion:' -Pete (talk) ... that the Portland Armory (pictured) in Portland, Oregon was the first building on the National Register of Historic Places, and the first building in Portland, Oregon, to achieve a Platinum Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for sustainable construction?
- ... that Hebrew publisher Hayyim Selig Slonimski (pictured) in 1844 was awarded the Demidov prize of 2,500 rubles by the Russian Academy of Sciences for the invention of a calculating machine? -- new article by User:M0RD00R; Nom by M0RD00R (talk) 22:15, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the conical step pyramids (reconstruction pictured) found at the centre of Teuchitlan settlements are unique in Mesoamerican architecture, and believed to have been restricted to the villages' elite? - article by Madman2001 (talk · contribs), nom by Olaf Davis | Talk 17:09, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- or ... that the conical step pyramids (reconstruction pictured) and circular public architecture of ancient western Mexico's Teuchitlan tradition were unique in Mesoamerica? Madman (talk) 04:05, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ooh yeah, the picture's definitely good. Added it to the original hook. Olaf Davis | Talk 10:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- or ... that the conical step pyramids (reconstruction pictured) and circular public architecture of ancient western Mexico's Teuchitlan tradition were unique in Mesoamerica? Madman (talk) 04:05, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that after 10 years as an outlaw in the American Southwest in the 1890s, Nathaniel "Texas Jack" Reed became an evangelist and sold 35,000 copies of his memoir on life as a bandit? -- new article created by User:Wilhelmina Will, nom by Alansohn (talk) 15:42, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Mevlüde Genç, a Turk living in Germany who had lost five family members in the Solingen arson attack of 1993 to Neo-Nazi violence, went on to advocate tolerance and understanding between Turks and Germans? -- new article self-nom by AxelBoldt (talk) 04:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Collier Memorial State Park located in southern Oregon has a logging museum with equipment dating back to 1880 including ox drawn "high wheels" (pictured), steam-powered "donkey engines", a Baldwin locomotive, and antique saw mill machinery? (self-nom)--Orygun (talk) 01:00, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Lady Elsie Mackay, socialite, Broadway/film actress, interior designer, died in 1928 with WW1 ace Walter G. R. Hinchcliffe, attempting to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic? Autodidactyl (talk) 19:44, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Pasco-Kennewick Bridge was the first of its size to be built entirely with private financing? (self-nom) Howcheng (talk · contribs) 18:08, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the instrument virginals was so called because it was played by young girls? --Gwib (talk) 17:44, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- The article says that assertion is only one of several theories, not an unquestioned fact. Art LaPella (talk) 02:53, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- What about "... that one theory why the virginals (pictured) was so called was that the keyboard instrument was often played by young girls?" — Cheers, JackLee –talk– 03:12, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in Korean cuisine, dishes made by steaming vegetables such as cucumber, zucchini, or egg plant stuffed with seasoned fillings are called Seon? (self-nom)--Appletrees (talk) 14:00, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Smt. Justice Anna Chandy (pictured) was the first woman in India and probably the second in the world to reach a high court judgeship in 1959? - (new article; self nom) -- TinuCherian (Wanna Talk?) - 05:22, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Only about 1,100 characters by my count. —97198 talk 13:28, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Approx 4.95 kB in total count, so the main text may be more than 1.5kB mandatory criteria -- TinuCherian (Wanna Talk?) - 04:48, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- I get 1,112 characters. We don't use the "total count" figure for the 1.5kB limit; please see #Instructions. Art LaPella (talk) 04:55, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Approx 4.95 kB in total count, so the main text may be more than 1.5kB mandatory criteria -- TinuCherian (Wanna Talk?) - 04:48, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Only about 1,100 characters by my count. —97198 talk 13:28, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Pike Place Fish Market is a Seattle, Washington fishmonger known for throwing fish across their market, and to customers? self nom. rootology (T) 03:56, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and ref OK, but was there a need to make this a separate page from Pike Place Market?--Bedford Pray 05:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- The Pike Place Fish Market is an individual store at Pike Place Market, which is a group of stores. Does that answer the question? Art LaPella (talk) 05:39, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- I realize that, as I read both articles. I am just wondering if a spin-off was needed. I'm not particular against this article per se, but I am curious what others think.--Bedford Pray 05:41, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- After talking to my wife about the Pike Place Market, which is 25 miles from here, we agreed that making 1/4 of the Pike Place Market article be about the fish store would be disproportionate. Although fish throwing and TV ads make the fish store more well-known than others, there are hundreds of similar stores at the market. Art LaPella (talk) 05:57, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Well, there are only three fishmongers in the market, but there are "hundreds" of stores total--the Pike Place Market covers about six city blocks, and has 3-4 floors in some of the blocks. But not many of them are nearly as notable as Pike Place Fish Market, with books, films, and numerous media appearances. And none of them really draw massive crowds that all but back up traffic... rootology (T) 06:17, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- As an aside, I could probably make the article half again as long, if 90% of the sources I found weren't behind stupid pay walls. rootology (T) 06:22, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Anyways, I'm approving it.--Bedford Pray 06:49, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that although tourist expenditures in Tunisia reached nearly $1.5 billion in 2000, it is not popular among Americans due to being seen as a Muslim country? New article by I'm an Editorofthewiki[citation needed] 01:09, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Clarence Islands were originally charted to be a group of three by explorer Sir James Clark Ross, then re-charted, in error, as a group of eight or nine by his uncle, Sir John Ross, who never saw them? (new article; self nom) --Rosiestep (talk) 00:36, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Ukraine-born businessman Peter Wall was the "maverick" behind Vancouver's tallest completed building? --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 23:20, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Port Oneida Rural Historic District is the largest historic agricultural community fully protected by government ownership in the nation? New article, self nomiated by --Doug talk 23:14, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that James H. Howard was the only fighter pilot to be awarded the
CongressionalMedal of Honor – the U.S. military's highest decoration – in the European Theater of Operations during World War II? expanded stub five-fold, self-nom JGHowes talk - 21:15, 27 May 2008 (UTC)- I believe that the correct name of the decoration is simply Medal of Honor, not Congressional Medal of Honor. David Underdown (talk) 10:27, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, that's true. It's Medal of Honor, but more popularly known as Congressional MofH because the award is "in the name of Congress" JGHowes talk - 13:27, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Our practice is to use the official name, which doesn't include "Congressional" (see the article; when it ran on the Main Page as an FA that was used). The AP Stylebook gives similar advice to newspaper and magazine writers. I believe DoD also just refers to it as the MoH. Daniel Case (talk) 14:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Dan, I just went back and looked at the discussion here and it appears there are views on both sides. Personally, I don't feel strongly one way or the other. For DYK, it seems to me that the name most familiar to the general public (albeit technically questionable) would be the strongest hook but, as I say, I'm certainly agreeable to deletion of "Congressional", so I've revised the hook and the article Lead accordingly.JGHowes talk - 19:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Our practice is to use the official name, which doesn't include "Congressional" (see the article; when it ran on the Main Page as an FA that was used). The AP Stylebook gives similar advice to newspaper and magazine writers. I believe DoD also just refers to it as the MoH. Daniel Case (talk) 14:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Yes, that's true. It's Medal of Honor, but more popularly known as Congressional MofH because the award is "in the name of Congress" JGHowes talk - 13:27, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that as many as 52 surrendered U-boats were gathered at HMS Ferret (pictured) awaiting disposal in Operation Deadlight? - self nom, new article, Benea (talk) 20:04, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that with the Philippine Basketball Association's acceptance of Solar Sports' bid to cover the league, the games will be aired once again to the network that originally aired the games in 1975? Self-nom by --Howard the Duck 18:03, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Wappinger Creek has four tributaries, the largest of which being Little Wappinger Creek? Juliancolton Tropical Cyclone 17:26, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that on December 12, 1996 the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh signed a 30-year treaty resolving the long-standing dispute over the sharing of Ganges Waters? Vishnava talk 16:23, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the anti-aircraft firing by which World War II German fighter ace Walter Zellot was killed, is often considered to be friendly fire?
- or,
- ... that some sources claim World War II German fighter ace Walter Zellot was killed on September 10, 1942 by friendly fire?
- or,
- ... that World War II German fighter ace Walter Zellot was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on September 3, 1942? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 10:44, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- Article's main source is a personal website.--Carabinieri (talk) 01:16, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that at 1,237 metres (4,060 ft) elevation the highest point on the Norwegian railways is the Finse Tunnel? -self-nom, fivefold expansion Arsenikk (talk) 10:32, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the New Jersey Library Association, the oldest library organization in the State of New Jersey, began in 1890 with 39 members and currently has over 1,600? -- self-nom by Cirt (talk) 10:15, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that British TV presenter Dermot O'Leary once played as a punt returner for the Colchester Gladiators? (self-nom) Bettia (talk) 08:55, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in its last completed season in 1943–44, out of twelve clubs in the Gauliga Pommern, five belonged to the German Luftwaffe (Air Force), one to the Kriegsmarine (Navy) and one to the Heer (Army)? (self-nom) EA210269 (talk) 03:32, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the noted Tunisian writer, actor, and director of theatre Mohamed Driss once paid tribute to the historian Ibn Khaldoun by writing an opera in his honor? New article by I'm an Editorofthewiki[citation needed] 01:39, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Huckleberry Trail takes its name from the former Virginia Anthracite & Coal Railroad, nicknamed the Huckleberry, on whose abandoned railbed this rail trail was constructed? -- (self-nom) Patriarca12 (talk) 00:23, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Albert J. Hofstede (pictured) was Minneapolis's first Catholic mayor? New article by BobAmnertiopsisChitChat Me! 02:21, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the lyrics of Naer Mataron, a black metal band from Greece, are heavily influenced by Greek mythology? (new article, self nom) J Milburn (talk) 16:27, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the 1974 film Lost in the Stars, which was set in apartheid-era South Africa, was actually shot in Oregon? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 16:53, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Minden Press-Herald, a daily newspaper in Minden, Louisiana, was not established until 1966 though an earlier Minden Herald dates to 1849?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 21:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that W. Jasper Blackburn, a Republican newspaper publisher in Louisiana during Reconstruction, was acquitted by a one-vote margin – and thus spared execution – of having printed counterfeit Confederate currency?--new replacement article self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 21:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' (pictured) song “Slow Cheetah” is unique in that it employs a rare 7/4 time signature? (Self Nomination) Notecardforfree (talk) 08:24, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Certainly not unique, see our - no doubt very incomplete - List of musical works in unusual time signatures. Johnbod (talk) 14:53, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- You make an excellent point, however the song can be considered unique within the scope of music created by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Perhaps it would be more accurate to have this Did You Know read: ... that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' (Pictured) song “Slow Cheetah” is unusual in that it employs a rare 7/4 time signature?
- I'd just cut "is unique in that it", perhaps leaving room to say something else. Johnbod (talk) 00:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Laurence Olivier's first West End theatre appearance was in Circle of Chalk, an English translation of a German translation of a French translation of a 14th century Chinese play?
- Not according to Laurence Olivier chronology of stage and film performances, which I'm afraid I trust more than your ref. It was at least his 4th, and not even his first starring role as he had just played the hero in Beau Geste. Johnbod (talk) 00:36, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- alternatively :
- ... that Circle of Chalk, a Yuan Dynasty play is still being performed in English language revisions set in 14th century China, Soviet Georgia and East Germany?
- Strictly true, but reads a bit oddly since way the most famous is Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle, written in German. "European versions" for "English language revisions" is better, no? Johnbod (talk) 00:29, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Selfnom; bluefying a minor red link from a FAC nomination, and finding it surprisingly interesting. --GRuban (talk) 16:32, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Missoula floods that started in what is now Montana deposited a 40-ton rock atop a 500 foot tall hill at what is now the Erratic Rock State Natural Site in Oregon? (self) Aboutmovies (talk) 18:47, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the 17th century Buu Phong Temple in Vietnam has exactly 100 hillside steps from the road up to its entrance? self-nom Blnguyen (bananabucket) 09:54, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Vinh Trang Temple in southern Vietnam has been severely damaged by both French military action and extreme weather? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 09:54, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- After much painstaking online translation, I say yes, this article is all good. BobAmnertiopsisChitChat Me! 01:12, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 26
- ... that Shih Chih-wei was the first player of the La New Bears to receive a monthly Most Valuable Player award in the Chinese Professional Baseball League in Taiwan? self-nom --Jerrch 22:52, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the burial of John Mildenhall at Agra in 1614 is the oldest recorded burial of an Englishman in India?-self-nom by -RavichandarMy coffee shop 15:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Jay Morago was the first Governor of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona? -- self nom Scanlan (talk) 01:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Barbette, a female impersonator aerialist, served as inspiration to such artists as Jean Cocteau, Man Ray and Alfred Hitchcock? (sorry, I thought I signed this) Otto4711 (talk) 02:07, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the University of British Columbia's Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies was established in 1994 with what was at the time that university's largest private donation? --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 23:21, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the canine teeth of male baboons—which can be up to four times as long as those of females—are an example of a sexual dimorphism? Article by Jackhynes; nominated by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 22:24, 27 May 2008 (UTC).
- ... that the Hollywood Studio Club (pictured) was the home for many motion picture legends, including Marilyn Monroe, Ayn Rand, Kim Novak, ZaSu Pitts, Donna Reed and Sharon Tate? new article, self nom. by Cbl62 (talk) 22:07, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- alt: ... that Marilyn Monroe posed naked in 1948 to raise $50 to pay the rent for her room at the Hollywood Studio Club (pictured)? new article self nom. by Cbl62 (talk) 22:07, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- On the theory that sex and Marilyn sell, the second hook may be more likely to grab attention but I leave to the DYK experts to choose.Cbl62 (talk) 15:30, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Go with second hook.--Bedford Pray 19:01, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- On the theory that sex and Marilyn sell, the second hook may be more likely to grab attention but I leave to the DYK experts to choose.Cbl62 (talk) 15:30, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Florida state comptroller refused to pay Lieutenant Governor Edmund C. Weeks (pictured) his salary because he was not elected? - self-nom, new article by Jordon Kalilich (talk) 21:03, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Nankin bantam breed of chicken is classified as critically endangered by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy? -- new article by VanTucky (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 21:37, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the state of Indiana in 1972 set aside 6,000 acres of Hoosier National Forest just for the purpose of reintroducing wild turkey to the Hoosier state? (self-nom, 5x expansion) --Bedford Pray 06:56, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the minor league baseball team Salem Angels won the Northwest League championship in 1982, despite having a losing record during the regular season? -- new article self-nom by Neonblak (talk) 06:12, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the architects of the Florida Tropical House located in Beverly Shores, Indiana designed the house with Florida residents in mind? (self-nom) —dima/talk/ 03:47, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 08:49, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the birth and death dates of Albrecht Dürer's pupil Hans Springinklee are unknown? -- Theramin (talk) 22:09, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Villa Medici del Trebbio was one of the first of the Medici villas outside Florence? -- Theramin (talk) 22:09, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Lacks inline references. Daniel Case (talk) 08:47, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that French writer Honoré de Balzac's 1831 novel La Peau de chagrin was the first to establish him as a respected author?
- (alt) ... that French writer Honoré de Balzac's 1831 novel La Peau de chagrin was the last book read by Sigmund Freud before he committed suicide in 1939? – self nom, major expansion – Scartol • Tok 20:33, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and reference verified. I like second hook better. Clean up some of the section heds that are still in French. Daniel Case (talk) 08:46, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that India has developed close bilateral relations with Burma with the aim of countering China's growing influence and to elevate itself as a regional power? Vishnava talk 19:10, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 08:40, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Coirpre mac Néill is said to have been cursed by Saint Patrick so that none of his descendants would be High King of Ireland? -- Expanded, self-nom by Angus McLellan (Talk) 17:33, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that cholesterol embolism may result from common medical procedures such as coronary catheterization, and can cause kidney damage? (self-nom) JFW | T@lk 16:24, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Since the cited sources are journal articles that restrict access, can the relevant quotes be included in the footnotes? Daniel Case (talk) 08:38, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that a movie set built in 1961 for the Rat Pack film Sergeants 3 is frequently mistaken for the ghost town of Paria, Utah? (self-nom) Ntsimp (talk) 16:20, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive was originally a route called the Sleeping Bear Dunes Park? new article, self nominated --Doug talk 12:00, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... was originally known as the Sleeping... maybe ?? as it is now it's confusing to me. ++Lar: t/c 12:39, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ...in the article it is in the first reference: "....in 1967, the road, then known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes Park, first opened to the public." --Doug talk 14:57, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... was originally known as the Sleeping... maybe ?? as it is now it's confusing to me. ++Lar: t/c 12:39, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and reference verified. Can "Cautions" be rewritten and renamed to be more encyclopedic? Daniel Case (talk) 08:35, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that The Paperboys are an award-winning Canadian folk music band that blends Celtic folk with Bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul and country influences? self nom. rootology (T) 04:13, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- This article was 3924 bytes in mid January, but still carried a stub tagging. Some could argue it was mistagged but I can see why it was... Over the last 4 days, Rootology has expanded it to 13,278 bytes, not quite a 5x expansion, but very significant at about 3.9x. I would therefore, since almost 10K was added, waive the 5x expansion requirement. The article is thorough and well written and very well sourced. The fact used in the hook is cited in the article, and the illustration is freely licensed and therefore eligible for the front page. would be my finding, except perhaps for a question about the length, on which I would appreciate forebearance... Rootology is a former indefinitely banned user who has recently returned to make a new start at editing productively and this article shows he is off to a great start. ++Lar: t/c 12:39, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Wow, thank you! The Paperboys is up to
4.334.5 now, if it helps, since you posted... rootology (T) 19:12, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Wow, thank you! The Paperboys is up to
- OK, it's up to 5.44x now. :) rootology (T) 06:14, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Size goes by prose, not the file size. The January version was 2306 bytes (377 words); article is now 9851 bytes (1614 words) (both using Dr pda's prosesize script). That's 4.27x on byte count and word count. Slightly short, but I think that's offset by the article passing GA. Looks good. Gimmetrow 19:40, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- This article was 3924 bytes in mid January, but still carried a stub tagging. Some could argue it was mistagged but I can see why it was... Over the last 4 days, Rootology has expanded it to 13,278 bytes, not quite a 5x expansion, but very significant at about 3.9x. I would therefore, since almost 10K was added, waive the 5x expansion requirement. The article is thorough and well written and very well sourced. The fact used in the hook is cited in the article, and the illustration is freely licensed and therefore eligible for the front page. would be my finding, except perhaps for a question about the length, on which I would appreciate forebearance... Rootology is a former indefinitely banned user who has recently returned to make a new start at editing productively and this article shows he is off to a great start. ++Lar: t/c 12:39, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that at least 37 people have died in the ongoing caste violence in Rajasthan, India? (self nom) - KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 11:55, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 08:33, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Baptist clergyman Wilburn Snyder of Houston twice contracted malaria but survived the Bataan Death March and internment during World War II because an Army buddy stole medicine from their Japanese captors?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 13:53, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Cited link 404s. Daniel Case (talk) 08:31, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that author Laura Vernon Hamner published in 1935 a novelized biography of cattleman Charles Goodnight called The No-Gun Man of Texas? --self-nomBilly Hathorn (talk) 16:28, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- OR
- ... that Texas author Laura Vernon Hamner (1871–1968) lived for years in an Amarillo hotel and became so highly regarded in the city that she was informally known as "Miss Amarillo"?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 16:28, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the SC Johnson & Son-produced movie To Be Alive! was the first non-theatrical production to receive an award from the New York Film Critics Circle? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 21:24, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that BBC World Service executive Kari Blackburn taught in a primary school in Tanzania before joining the BBC? (self-nom; 111 character hook) –Black Falcon (Talk) 22:43, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- (alt.hook)... that BBC World Service executive Kari Blackburn was the daughter of Irish educationist Robert Blackburn? (self-nom; 105 character hook) –Black Falcon (Talk) 22:43, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- (alt.hook)... that Kari Blackburn, daughter of Irish educationist Robert Blackburn, taught in a primary school in Tanzania before joining the BBC? (self-nom; 133 character hook) –Black Falcon (Talk) 22:43, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 08:29, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Louisiana politician Earl Williamson was a confidant of colorful Governor Earl Kemp Long, and the two frequently shared their interest in buttermilk, horse racing, and politicking?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 02:24, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Don W. Williamson, as a member of the Louisiana State Senate from Caddo Parish in 1976, led the fight to expand Louisiana State University at Shreveport from a two-year to a four-year institution?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 02:28, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Murray Jarvik and Jed Rose, who invented the nicotine patch, could not get approval to conduct their research on human subjects and performed the initial tests of the patch on themselves? -- new article by Scanlan (talk · contribs), (When Jed Rose gets his wikibio, can we make this a 2-in-1 hook?) nom. by PFHLai (talk) 04:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and reference verified. If you want it to be a double hook, write the article. Daniel Case (talk) 08:26, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Doge Andrea Vendramin of the Republic of Venice has what is generally agreed to be "the most lavish funerary monument of Renaissance Venice" in the basilica of Santi Giovanni e Paolo? -- new articles by Johnbod (talk · contribs) and Wetman (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 15:01, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Refactored to his own new article - pity to waste all the other hooks at Vendramin. Johnbod (talk) 16:59, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Now a 2-in-1 hook for both Andrea Vendramin (Johnbod's nom) & Vendramin (my nom). --PFHLai (talk) 21:54, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Refactored to his own new article - pity to waste all the other hooks at Vendramin. Johnbod (talk) 16:59, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- (alt.hook without Andrea Vendramin) ... that buildings owned by the Vendramin family in Venice (some pictured) now house the casino, a museum to Richard Wagner, the main theatre, two hotels and part of the university? article by User:Wetman and (self-nom) Johnbod (talk) 17:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC), article already nom'ed by PFHLai (talk) 15:01, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and references verified for both hooks. Daniel Case (talk) 08:24, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
Expiring noms
Articles created/expanded on May 25
- ... that Torcato Sepúlveda was the first editor of the culture and society section of the Público, a Portuguese national newspaper? Scanlan (talk) 23:35, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- The sources are in Portuguese and the article is shy of the 1,500 character requirement. Vishnava talk 15:19, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- You're right, the sources are in Portuguese and its probably a little too short. But I'm confused now, is the minimum number of characters 15,000 as you stated or 1,500? Thanks.Scanlan (talk) 17:11, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- The sources are in Portuguese and the article is shy of the 1,500 character requirement. Vishnava talk 15:19, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Oh my bad - its 1,500 as stated in policy above. Minor typo, Vishnava talk 18:26, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- No problem. Have a good one! Scanlan (talk) 18:30, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Oh my bad - its 1,500 as stated in policy above. Minor typo, Vishnava talk 18:26, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement would allow security officials at airports and international borders to randomly search travelers' iPods, laptops, and cell phones for copyright-infringing music files? (Article created by User:Imperator3733, expanded by self) Northwesterner1 (talk) 21:13, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- The hook needs to mention that this only applies to the United States.--Carabinieri (talk) 01:20, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- It's not clear to me that that's true. The sources used to establish the hook focus on Canada, and from the documents that have been released and the news articles that have appeared, I don't see any evidence that it would be restricted to the Canadian border.Northwesterner1 (talk) 01:39, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- From the cited source: "The new plan would see Canada join other countries, including the United States and members of the European Union, to form an international coalition against copyright infringement.... The deal would create a international regulator that could turn border guards and other public security personnel into copyright police. The security officials would be charged with checking laptops, iPods and even cellular phones for content that 'infringes' on copyright laws, such as ripped CDs and movies."Northwesterner1 (talk) 01:41, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Perhaps the hook should be changed from "would" to "could"?Northwesterner1 (talk) 01:42, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Sorry, I should have had a closer look the at the article and not just glanced at it. Maybe adding "in member countries" will do the trick?--Carabinieri (talk) 02:17, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- I am fine with adding "member countries" -- but the member countries include most industrialized nations, and they reportedly have a plan for convincing developing countries to also accept the legal regime, and if that's the case it wouldn't be restricted to the member countries only. I know it sounds crazy, but according to the newspaper articles that are out there, they really do want to make this a global scheme. Does changing from "would" to "could" help things for you?Northwesterner1 (talk) 02:36, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Sorry, I should have had a closer look the at the article and not just glanced at it. Maybe adding "in member countries" will do the trick?--Carabinieri (talk) 02:17, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Penelope Boothby was painted by Henry Fuseli and Joshua Reynolds and sculpted by Thomas Banks, as well as being the subject of a book of poetry by her grieving father Sir Brooke Boothby, Bt (pictured)? (note:The images are the refs) (self-nom) Victuallers (talk) 22:10, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- The hook is not clearly cited, and a citation within the image is not working (can be fixed simply I'm sure). I do think that the hook should be clearly cited within the text and not inside the images, which is liable to cause confusion. Vishnava talk 15:44, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Refs added in lead section too Victuallers (talk) 18:39, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Soviet Union made its debut at the 1954 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Caracas and won 20 of the 30 gold medals? (new article, self-nom) -- Jao (talk) 14:12, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Date and length are fine. The hook fact needs an inline citation per the Instructions. Olaf Davis | Talk 10:08, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Fair enough, I added another ref to the medalist document. -- Jao (talk) 13:51, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks Jao. However, I still can't find which reference asserts that this was the Soviet Union's first appearance in the competition. Olaf Davis | Talk 21:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, I see what you mean now. Both Rocketto and SI imply that the 1952 Olympics were the first championship for the Soviet Union, which makes 1954 the first World Championships. But I'll try to find someone who actually says that in so many words. -- Jao (talk) 21:25, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, now I see what you mean! But yes, a direct source would be good for people (like me) who wouldn't know how often the World Championships are held. Olaf Davis | Talk 08:39, 31 May 2008 (UTC)
- Ah, I see what you mean now. Both Rocketto and SI imply that the 1952 Olympics were the first championship for the Soviet Union, which makes 1954 the first World Championships. But I'll try to find someone who actually says that in so many words. -- Jao (talk) 21:25, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks Jao. However, I still can't find which reference asserts that this was the Soviet Union's first appearance in the competition. Olaf Davis | Talk 21:02, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- Fair enough, I added another ref to the medalist document. -- Jao (talk) 13:51, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that slug tape develops electric charge which repels slugs from crossing it into a garden? (nominated by Nimur (talk) 06:36, 26 May 2008 (UTC))
- Far short of the 1500 character requirement. Ntsimp (talk) 18:00, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Tadeusz Puszczyński was recognized with a Virtuti Militari (Poland's highest military decoration), 5th class, for his contribution to the success of the Third Silesian Uprising? (created by User:Nihil novi, nominated by User:Masterpiece2000) Masterpiece2000 (talk) 05:54, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Too short, but there's still time to expand it. --Rosiestep (talk) 19:27, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- Same concerns as with the recently DYKed Wawelberg Group which was named after his codename. Will now every Pole who staged terrorist attacks in 1921 Germany be celebrated by an Wikipedia biography which is prominently mentioned via DYK? -- Matthead Discuß 13:29, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in 1628, Pieter Adriaanszoon Ita commanded one of the largest expeditions of its time, against the Portuguese and Spanish interests in the Caribbean? Self-nom. The ''Gorgeous Girl''!!! (talk) 00:16, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Hook fact uncited. Daniel Case (talk) 15:24, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the 1966–68 Liga Leumit season was played over two years in an effort to rid Israeli football of corruption and violence? -- self nom by пﮟოьεԻ 57 22:31, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Bill Flemming called over 600 events as a broadcaster for the ABC Sports' television show Wide World of Sports during his career? - (self-nom) by Chris (talk) 21:46, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 15:21, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
... that Cornelius Jol was the original "Peg Leg the Pirate" and once captured the island of Fernando de Noronha off the coast of Brazil?This one is slightly unorthodox in that the nominated article was created by an IP address, 72.74.226.72, through WP:AFC. (new article, meets length requirement) Hersfold (t/a/c) 19:03, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- Comment: Looks like this is a duplicate of Cornelis Jol Kernel Saunters (talk) 20:56, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
- Invalid Well, darn, so it is. Someone's redirected it already, I see - sorry for the mistake, I didn't think to check for alternate spellings. Hersfold non-admin(t/a/c) 01:55, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the 1994 French–Romanian film An Unforgettable Summer, directed by Lucian Pintilie, depicts the persecution of Bulgarians by Romanian Army personnel, in what is a metaphor of the Yugoslav wars? (new; self-nom) Dahn (talk) 17:10, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that twin brothers David and Peter Jackson played together for seven clubs in English football, including two under the management of father Peter? -- new article self-nom by Peanut4 (talk) 13:45, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that despite going undefeated and winning the 2005 Sugar Bowl, the Auburn Tigers were denied a share of the college football national championship? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by JKBrooks85 (talk) 09:37, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- Hook fact uncited. Daniel Case (talk) 15:18, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Kurt Tanzer, a World War II fighter ace of Nazi Germany, was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on December 5, 1943? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 06:38, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- Am I the only one to who it seems that this hook is banal? Fighter aces are decorated and over-decorated - if there is something articular about the decoration and him earning it, the hook would need to state it (was he the only ace ever to earn it? was he the last person to earn it? - stuff like that) Dahn (talk) 17:16, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross which is a notable award. This fact is noteworthy to mention. Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 17:49, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- That may well be, but there is a difference between a hook and "noteworthy of mention" - DYK, I do believe, is not for stating things which are important for the subject of the article (that would be a notability criterion), but facts that are interesting. Let me ask again: isn't it expected that a fighter ace would receive the highest decorations on offer? If you leave the hook the way it is, it translates as "did you know that a person held in regard for shooting down planes was given the highest recognition available to people who shoot down planes"? After looking through the article, hows about: "... that Kurt Tanzer, a World War II fighter ace of Nazi Germany and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, worked at a chemical plant once the conflict was over?" But I have to say: the article is very poorly sourced (two of the sources it uses appear to be internet fanzines, and there is confusion between the other references and the "further reading" section), and I'm not even sure the article is long enough for what is required here. Dahn (talk) 20:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- The article's main source is a personal website.--Carabinieri (talk) 01:18, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
- That may well be, but there is a difference between a hook and "noteworthy of mention" - DYK, I do believe, is not for stating things which are important for the subject of the article (that would be a notability criterion), but facts that are interesting. Let me ask again: isn't it expected that a fighter ace would receive the highest decorations on offer? If you leave the hook the way it is, it translates as "did you know that a person held in regard for shooting down planes was given the highest recognition available to people who shoot down planes"? After looking through the article, hows about: "... that Kurt Tanzer, a World War II fighter ace of Nazi Germany and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, worked at a chemical plant once the conflict was over?" But I have to say: the article is very poorly sourced (two of the sources it uses appear to be internet fanzines, and there is confusion between the other references and the "further reading" section), and I'm not even sure the article is long enough for what is required here. Dahn (talk) 20:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross which is a notable award. This fact is noteworthy to mention. Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 17:49, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
- Am I the only one to who it seems that this hook is banal? Fighter aces are decorated and over-decorated - if there is something articular about the decoration and him earning it, the hook would need to state it (was he the only ace ever to earn it? was he the last person to earn it? - stuff like that) Dahn (talk) 17:16, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that although the Swaminarayan temple in Weehawken, NJ when made in 1987 was the first Swaminarayan temple in the USA, today there are four Swaminarayan temples in New Jersey alone? self nom ATG Contact 10:13, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
- Too short, but there's still time to expand it. --Rosiestep (talk) 19:10, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Mike Krusee, a departing Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, drafted the bill in 2003 that authorizes the controversial Trans-Texas Corridor toll road project?self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 02:59, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
- Hook fact uncited. Daniel Case (talk) 15:07, 30 May 2008 (UTC)
See also
- User:AlexNewArtBot/GoodSearchResult – This is an automated list of promising new articles generated by AlexNewArtBot (talk · contribs · logs).