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:*'''ALT1''' - ... that the United States tried to buy '''{{Ship|Chilean battleship|Almirante Latorre||2}}''' after the [[attack on Pearl Harbor]]?
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:*'''ALT2''' - ... that when sailors onboard '''{{Ship|Chilean battleship|Almirante Latorre||2}}''' [[Chilean naval mutiny of 1931|mutinied]], one of their demands was for more sugar?

====Herb Wiedoeft====
====Herb Wiedoeft====
*&hellip;that '''[[Herb Wiedoeft|Herb]]''', Ad, and Gay played ''Cinderella'', and that their brother [[Rudy Wiedoeft|Rudy]] and their sister Erica were both players too?<p><small>I blame [[User:Aymatth2|Aymatth2]]. One just cannot get good quality hooks nowadays. [[User:Uncle G|Uncle G]] ([[User talk:Uncle G|talk]]) 14:46, 14 October 2010 (UTC)</small>
*&hellip;that '''[[Herb Wiedoeft|Herb]]''', Ad, and Gay played ''Cinderella'', and that their brother [[Rudy Wiedoeft|Rudy]] and their sister Erica were both players too?<p><small>I blame [[User:Aymatth2|Aymatth2]]. One just cannot get good quality hooks nowadays. [[User:Uncle G|Uncle G]] ([[User talk:Uncle G|talk]]) 14:46, 14 October 2010 (UTC)</small>

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Candidate entries

Older nominations

Articles created/expanded on October 8

Roy Halladay's perfect game

Roy Halladay

Created by Editorofthewiki (talk). Self nom at 01:11, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I would also suggest adding the word "baseball" before "pitcher", as per rule C2 here --Demiurge1000 (talk) 14:38, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Robert L. Bobbitt

5x expanded by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 00:11, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • I am having trouble seeing this hook in the article. Aside from the message on his families website on the bottom, I don't see Mexican Americans directly mentioned anywhere else in the article.--NortyNort (Holla) 08:33, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Antique Motorcycle Club of America

Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 09:01, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length meets minimums for article and maximum for hook, but the source of the hook is the club itself. Can an independent reliable and verifiable source be added to support the hook? Also, should we use "organizations" vs. "organisations" given that this is an American club. Alansohn (talk) 12:35, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sulla's civil wars

Created by DCI2026 (talk). Self nom at 02:32, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not sure why the article link is in red. If you type in "Sulla's civil wars" in the search engine, the page should come up.DCI2026 (talk) 02:34, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed. Ucucha 02:35, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Fixed. Something was wrong with the apostrophe. Canadian Paul 02:35, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
<Insert obligatory cliche about great minds and thinking here.> Ucucha 02:36, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Don't be so hard on yourself Ucucha, haha. I haven't reviewed for DYK acceptability, but I think the original hook is the more interesting one... the ALT seemed to happen a lot in those days... Canadian Paul 02:39, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The article's bare URL references should be formatted. Also, I'd prefer a more recent and more scholarly ref for the hook fact. Ucucha 02:45, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Fixed bare urls, but. The article extensively uses one book without providing page numbers. Materialscientist (talk) 00:07, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Current nominations

Articles created/expanded on October 9

The Sleeping Beauty Trilogy

5x expanded by BorgQueen (talk). Self nom at 23:31, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Expanded slightly more than five times. I was tempted to nominate it with a hook saying that the trilogy brought accusations Rice was a dominatrix, but probably it will cause some BLP concerns even though for such a serial writer of erotic/vampire novels rumours of being a dominatrix are not necessarily a negative publicity :p --BorgQueen (talk) 23:35, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Greg Williams (photographer)

Created by Max Aperture (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 02:47, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lore Lindu National Park

Danau Lindu lake in Lore Lindu National Park, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

5x expanded by Elekhh (talk). Self nom at 02:16, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the grammar improvement. I would prefer it with less wikilinks, to stay focused on the most relevant items, as below:

Ike Robin

Created by 72.74.224.230 (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 06:15, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St John the Baptist Church, Inglesham

A small stone church seen from the southeast with a porch to the left, a protruding rendered south aisle in the middle, and a short chancel to the right. On the west gable is a bellcote, and in front of the church is a churchyard cross

Created by Rodw (talk). Self nom at 16:22, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


2010 Nobel Peace Prize

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 08:37, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rules say: "Articles that have appeared on the main page's In the News section are not eligible." This hit the main page 2 days ago and is still there. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 17:00, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shub is right, the intent is to disqualify featured ITN articles and so I've just clarified the rule to "Articles that have been featured on the main page's In the News section are not eligible. If an article is linked to at ITN but not the featured ITN article, it is still eligible for DYK." Also note, DYKcheck follows this wording too. So the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize article is still eligible. Borgqueen--waiting til it scrolls off is just gaming the system. Better to fix the wording of the rule to better match intent. — Rlevse • Talk • 23:03, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

??? I think you misunderstood me. I suggested the waiting just to avoid featuring two items of the same topic on Main Page at the same time. You know I value the variety of items highly :) --BorgQueen (talk) 10:30, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I retract my original opposition but still have concerns. I agree with BQ and, regardless of eligibility, I don't we should link to the same article from two different places on the Main Page for variety reasons (not sure if overlink applies on the main page :p). I would also oppose this being a lead DYK with that image as it has just been used on main page ITN for a more directly related article. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:02, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Actually I was mistaken in that it was a slightly different image on ITN from Oct. 8 till late Oct. 11. Although the images are different, my initial reaction stands. Rambo's Revenge (talk) 11:08, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Can't we use a better fact? It's so obvious it's boring. How about the Russians denouncing the announcement? –HTD (ITN: Where no updates but is stickied happens.) 18:06, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
If we stick with this hook, can we fix the grammar and the typo in "labelled"? ... that China labeled the decision to award the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned human rights activist Liu Xiaobo (pictured) as a "blasphemy"? Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 18:17, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with the Duck. It is not exactly a surprise that PRC does not like it. --BorgQueen (talk) 22:12, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
But more precisely, it was RIA Novosti, the Russian state-owned news service, that denounced it. [2] --BorgQueen (talk) 14:03, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jeff Landry

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 01:41, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT=... that Louisiana Republican congressional nominee Jeff Landry carries the endorsement of the Tea Party in the upcoming general election?
I strongly disagree with having this (or any similar hook describing another candidate) appear on the front page while the campaign is ongoing. It feels like electioneering. DS (talk) 11:48, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I would agree with DS. With the election just over three weeks away, having DYK hooks on the Main Page about candidates on the ballot could be seen as electioneering. Early voting is already going on in some states. --Metropolitan90 (talk) 15:12, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Qmunity

Created by Black Falcon (talk). Self nom at 23:59, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Double-O Ranch Historic District

Created by Orygun (talk). Self nom at 23:54, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ike Robin

Created by 72.74.224.230 (talk). Nominated by Fetchcomms (talk) at 22:42, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article was nominated above, this one appears to have been nominated 2 days earlier, so credit should go to Fetchcomms.--NortyNort (Holla) 09:27, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Fetchcomms nominated it here and Chzz here.--NortyNort (Holla) 09:31, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jalavihar

Created by Mspraveen (talk). Self nom at 22:14, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Podvugleš Tunnel

Tunnel portal, variable traffic signs indicating traffic flow direction are visible at the tunnel entrance, as well as tunnel portal cover and concrete columns supporting the cover

Created by Tomobe03 (talk). Self nom at 21:56, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


1995–96 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team, 1996–97 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team, 1997–98 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey team

Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Self nom at 20:57, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Adam of Kilconquhar

Created by Deacon of Pndapetzim (talk). Self nom at 20:08, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • while this article is well referenced and otherwise meets the requirements for DYK, I am concerned that the article about Adam's wife, Marjory of Carrick, refers to her husband as "Adam de Kilconcath" rather than Adam of Kilconquhar, and also lists his year of death as 1270 rather than 1271. Is there a way to resolve this inconsistency? Ms. Citizen (talk) 19:11, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Don't worry about Kilconcath ... alternate forms are normal. 1270 is a mistake in some secondary sources because of the way the obit in the Chronicle of Melrose is laid out. I'll just change those details in the Marjory article. Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 19:43, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Mary's Church, Shrewsbury

The tower of a church with a tall spire. The lower part of the tower is in red sandstone, the upper part and the spire are in a grey stone

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 19:54, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Tenczyn Castle

Ruins of the Tenczyn Castle.

Created by BurgererSF (talk) 19:38, 9 October 2010 (UTC). Self nom at 19:38, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Astley and Tyldesley Collieries

Created by J3Mrs (talk). Self nom at 18:40, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Figaro (genus), Australian sawtail catshark, northern sawtail catshark

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 18:34, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Al-'Awasim

Created by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 18:18, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

BSA B50

Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 18:17, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


New Academy (Moscopole)

Created by Alexikoua (talk). Self nom at 18:16, 9 October 2010 (UTC) How about:[reply]

ZETA

  • ... that after John Cockroft announced with great fanfare that their new ZETA device (pictured) had achieved nuclear fusion, he was forced to retract this claim?

Created by Maury Markowitz (talk). Self nom at 16:01, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Top Pops number-one singles

Created by Rambo's Revenge (talk). Self nom at 14:38, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Bartholomew's Church, Richard's Castle

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 13:03, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lake Sausacocha

5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 10:13, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Quality of image is too poor..♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:03, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Interspecific pregnancy

5x expanded by Mikael Häggström (talk). Self nom at 07:10, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 2... that a suggested use of interspecific pregnancy is to have pigs carry human fetuses, as an alternative to surrogates or artificial uteri for gay males or women with damaged uteri?
  • Or, perhaps, an even less crystal-ball-like statement is better:

Giant Panda

PANDA ALT1... that fetuses of the endangered Giant Panda (pictured) have been artificially grown in the womb of cats, a form of interspecific pregnancy (pregnancy between species)?
The explanation of the term may be integrated as [[interspecific pregnancy|pregnancy between species]] or left out if it makes the entry too long. Mikael Häggström (talk) 07:35, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT3: ... that fetuses of the endangered Giant Panda (pictured) have been artificially grown in the womb of cats? --Redtigerxyz Talk 15:54, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
With the link to interspecific pregnancy in bold, it seems all fine to me. Mikael Häggström (talk) 05:55, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I like it, but the article seems to indicate that it's only been done in one cat so far (and she died of pneumonia before the birth). DS (talk) 11:51, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
That's correct. There were two panda fetuses, but only one almost "successful" cat mother. My bad. Ending it with "...in the womb of a cat" is more appropriate. (On the other hand, the occyte was taken from a rabbit - but mentioning it would probably make the entry too long). Mikael Häggström (talk) 18:56, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
So, just a small modification: Mikael Häggström (talk) 15:10, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT4: ... that fetuses of the endangered Giant Panda (pictured) have been artificially grown in the womb of a cat?

Washington Athletic Club

Created by Publichall (talk). Self nom at 05:58, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thanks, well the article that this fact is sourced from says that about half of the office towers in Seattle over 13-floors had superstitious owners while the other half didn't. Just fluff news I guess. I'll see if there's something else interesting in here. Publichall (talk) 00:40, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Adams River (British Columbia)

Looking north up the Lower Adams River

5x expanded by The Interior (talk). Self nom at 04:51, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Philipsburg Manor

A wide, three story brick structure is seen with a tall thin monument in front of it.

Created by UpstateNYer (talk). Self nom at 02:41, 9 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • The reference states he was arrested in 1776, not 1779. I also don't see an exact date that the manor was sold in that reference. 1779 isn't mentioned. Growing up in Yonkers, and visiting the manor on field day trips I shouldn't have to look at the reference. It is nice to see some Yonkers history being covered, although it isn't upstate!--NortyNort (Holla) 11:28, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Sorry about that. I forgot to include an inline to ref #1, which is the Encyclopedia of New York State. I'm puzzled as to why the historic sites website says 1776, however the encyclopedia specifically states that his whole family was attained in 1779, so maybe he was also arrested previously. Not sure, but the Encyclopedia is most definitely the dominant source. upstateNYer 21:18, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on October 10

Antoine Samuel Adam-Salomon

A sepia photograph of a bearded white man gripping the lapel of his nineteenth century corduroy suit. He is posed sitting next to a classical bust draped with a curtain.

Created by Scewing (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 19:10, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Derbyshire County Cricket Club in 1890

Created by Motmit (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 19:02, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Leah's Yard

Created by Mick Knapton (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 18:53, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sofie (surgical robot)

Created by BenTels (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 18:15, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dinesh Dhamija

Created by LaCatedral (talk), 131.111.185.4 (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 18:07, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Leon Baptiste

Created by Notjamesbond (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 17:50, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

University of Tennessee College of Medicine

Created by Mclhouse (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 16:39, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kilbirnie Loch

Created by Rosser1954 (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 16:25, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Parfait-Louis Monteil

I blame Aymatth2. Uncle G (talk) 13:33, 13 October 2010 (UTC) (talk) 18:22, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kristin Prim

  • ... that, at the age of 16, Kristin Prim is the youngest editor of an international print magazine in the world?

Created by Thefashionexpert (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 18:38, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lom prisoner of war camp

Alt1: ... that Lom prisoner of war camp, operated by the Norwegian 2nd Division during the 1940 Norwegian Campaign, held both German PoWs and Norwegians suspected of collaborationism?

Created by Manxruler (talk). Self nom at 00:21, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Siege of Montpellier

File:Siege of Montpellier 1622

Created/expanded by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Self nom at 22:37, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


William W. Norton

  • ... that William W. Norton wrote scripts for films starring John Wayne and Burt Reynolds, but when asked by a nurse if she would know any of his films, he said "I don't think your I.Q. is low enough"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 02:51, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Veliki Gložac Tunnel

Tunnel portal in a snow covered slope, variable traffic signs indicating traffic flow direction are visible at the tunnel entrance

  • ... that rock blasting during excavation of the second Veliki Gložac Tunnel tube (pictured) required the original tunnel tube to be closed to traffic more than 220 times?
  • Comment: Hook referenced in citation 9, page 4

Created by Tomobe03 (talk). Self nom at 17:00, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Koserow

5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Rosiestep (talk), Bermicourt (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 14:08, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Henry Clarence Whaite

Created by FruitMonkey (talk) 22:40, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chionoecetes bairdi

crab legs and claws chilling in a bowl of ice water

5x expanded by Beeblebrox (talk). Self nom at 21:26, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


HMS Folke

Created by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Self nom at 21:17, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suiyo Seamount

Created by Resident Mario (talk). Self nom at 21:16, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Now I know that the source doesn't directly state that the volcano was extinct, but I know from experience that 99.9% of seamounts are dead. Given the low amount of material collected, there was no basis to assume otherwise, and so it was, until the fumarole activity happened. ResMar 21:18, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Venues of the 1928 Winter Olympics

Created by Miller17CU94 (talk). Self nom at 21:07, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Puebla

Catherine de San Juan

5x expanded by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 20:32, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Amazing work. I can't stress how invaluable this work is on Mexican states.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:14, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks There was a LOT of stuff I found on Puebla. I need to explore that state a bit more.Thelmadatter (talk) 23:12, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Manuel the Armenian

Created by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 20:11, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Cosmas and St Damian's Church, Stretford

A stone church with a tiled roof seen from the south. On the left gable is a shingled bellcote, and a wooden porch protrudes from the church

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 19:40, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


NCAA Season 81 basketball tournaments

Created by Howard the Duck (talk). Self nom at 19:19, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Segundo Romance

5x expanded by Magiciandude (talk). Self nom at 16:58, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

UAAP Season 65 men's basketball tournament

Created by Howard the Duck (talk). Self nom at 16:51, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St James' Church, Stirchley

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 16:45, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

UAAP Season 66 men's basketball tournament

Created by Howard the Duck (talk). Self nom at 14:31, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Abel

  • ... that King's Carpenter John Abel also designed a wooden tank called the Sow?

5x expanded by Panyd (talk). Self nom at 14:29, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Santoshi Mata

5x expanded by Redtigerxyz (talk). Self nom at 12:59, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not entirely a creation of the movie, though most of the legend is the creation of the movie. She emerged in 1960s and had a regional following before the film. --Redtigerxyz Talk 17:23, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Asher Noria

Created by Mspraveen (talk). Self nom at 12:14, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alma (name)

5x expanded by Theornamentalist (talk). Self nom at 10:26, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brenda Lee Eager

Created by Ghmyrtle (talk). Self nom at 09:29, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

British Motocross Championship

Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 08:51, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Maurice Neligan

  • ... that Maurice Neligan was described as "the first superstar of Irish medicine"?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 08:40, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

MV Wotan

Created by Mjroots (talk). Self nom at 05:20, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mrs. Tittlemouse (character)

Created by Susanne2009NYC (talk). Self nom at 05:13, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Siege of Privas

Siege of Privas

Created/expanded by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Self nom at 05:05, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Marshall Flaum, Let My People Go: The Story of Israel

Created by Scanlan (talk), Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 02:13, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sakis Rouvas Collection

Created by GreekStar12 (talk). Self nom at 01:40, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Fab 40 number-one singles

Created by Rambo's Revenge (talk). Self nom at 00:01, 10 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on October 11

Negomano

  • ... that modern tribes in the area of the village of Negomano on the Mozambique - [[Tanzani]a]] border can be traced to the southern shores of Lake Malawi and that their ancestors moved to escape severe drought?

Created by Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 15:11, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Messalo River

Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Nvvchar (talk), Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 15:07, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tyldesley Coal Company

Created by J3Mrs (talk). Self nom at 21:39, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on October 12

Norman O. Houston

Created by Igbo (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 10:29, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Laughter in Hell

Created by Quadzilla99 (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 10:25, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Warren Stacey

Created by A Thousand Doors (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 10:07, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Church of St Edmund, Rochdale

Created by Jza84 (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 09:56, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


William Rule (American editor)

Created by Bms4880 (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 10:01, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Smoke and Mirrors (Spooks)

Created by Matthew R Dunn (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 10:16, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joe C. Carr

Created by Orlady (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 09:52, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • As creator of the article, I feel it necessary to point out that the hook fact is not (at least not yet) appropriately sourced for DYK purposes. That fact is part of a paragraph that I mostly replicated from the pre-existing article Tennessee Secretary of State. The cited source is a document from circa 1977, which (because it is more than 27 years old) is not in itself sufficient to support the statement. (The hook is true, it's just not sourced.) Also note that I edited the hook to link to the Sec'y of State article, instead of the broader article. --Orlady (talk) 14:02, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Michael Sedge

Created by Rodgerrodger415 (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 09:41, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Débria Brown

Created by 4meter4 (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 09:36, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chesham branch

  • ... that, for two years after the last official steam train passenger service on the Chesham branch, an unadvertised service continued running outside the published timetables?

Created by Iridescent (talk). Nominated by GeeJo (talk) at 09:27, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Croatian Tales of Long Ago

Created by Timbouctou (talk). Self nom at 02:46, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • The article should be around 1,600 characters without the bulleted list of stories and the list of translations. The hook is currently 212 characters long and I'm open to suggestions as to how to squeeze it further while keeping it interesting. Thanks. Timbouctou 02:46, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • That might be trivial, but none of the refs includes the date of publication of The Hobbit (1937). Thus, I can verify my alt, but not the other hook suggestions. Do you insist on that year? Also, why not go with The Lord of the Rings instead of The Hobbit? It was also an Allen & Unwin publication and at least in my opinion it's a lot more famous. — Toдor Boжinov — 07:53, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Thanks for checking the nom, Todor. I'm okay with your alt and I'm fine with dropping the Hobbit in favor of Lord of the Rings, but I do think some years should be mentioned. I thought the hook could be made interesting by noting that Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić had published her mythology-meets-fantasy story collection in English in London some 30 years before Tolkien did something similar with Lord of the Rings (although on a far more detailed and voluminous scale), and the fact that they shared the same publisher means that it is not unlikely that Tolkien himself was at least familiar with her work long before he started writing. How about the following alt:
  • ALT3:... that the original publishers of The Lord of the Rings also released the Slavic mythology-based short story collection Croatian Tales of Long Ago by Ivana Brlić-Mažuranić 30 years earlier? Timbouctou 08:15, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I really like the idea, but we're still missing references for the release date of The Lord of the Rings. This should be easy, but we need it in order to verify the "30 years earlier" part nonetheless. Indeed, Tolkien had some interest in Slavic studies and I also think he may well have been familiar with this book. — Toдor Boжinov — 08:37, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wobogo

  • ... that Wobogo's given name was Boukary Koutou, and that he lived in perpetual fear of assassination according to Dr Crozat?

I blame Aymatth2. Uncle G (talk) 13:35, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HMS Vindex (D15)

Self nom and x5 expansion by --Jim Sweeney (talk) 11:37, 13 October 2010 (UTC) [reply]

Bajer Bridge

A view of two parallel structures of the bridge spanning the reservoir

Created by Tomobe03 (talk). Self nom at 10:18, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Kamačnik Bridge

Six lane motorway bridge seen from one of its traffic lanes

Created by Tomobe03 (talk). Self nom at 09:44, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]



Vrata Tunnel

Tunnel portal in a snow covered slope, traffic sign indicating name of the tunnel is visible to the right of the entrance to the tunnel

Created by Tomobe03 (talk). Self nom at 09:37, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Elina Ringa

Created by 85.115.118.71 (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 06:55, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oneida County v. Oneida Indian Nation of N.Y. State

Created by Savidan (talk). Self nom at 02:16, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alaska Ballot Measure 2 (1998)

5x expanded by Kcahlber (talk). Self nom at 23:52, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lynx 335

Created by WikiCopter (talk). Self nom at 22:21, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Myer Horowitz

  • ... that in addition to being made an officer of the Order of Canada, Myer Horowitz has also received 8 honorary doctorate degrees from various universities?

Created by Connormah (talk). Self nom at 22:37, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Baroness Elisabeth

Created by Ruby2010 (talk) 22:18, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Breaks of the Game

Created by Quadzilla99 (talk). Self nom at 22:02, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The previous entry was missing a </small>, which I've now added. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 08:11, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ty Quadzilla99 (talk) 23:45, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sara Alpern

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 19:35, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(I've un-wiki-linked "editor" as I think it's a common enough word and we don't need that much blue.) --Demiurge1000 (talk) 15:37, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gertrude Rhinelander Waldo

Created by Alansohn (talk), Shakescene (talk). Self nom at 18:43, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jovan Ćirilov

Jovan Čirilov at conference in Slovenia

Created by WhiteWriter (talk). Self nom at 13:59, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length and date are cool, but there's an obvious problem with the hook. The source says "40 years" and is from 2007; you seem to be implying that he has continued directing the festival in 2008, 2009 and 2010, but there's no reference for that. — Toдor Boжinov — 20:24, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Well, that's  Done. I added BITEF main page, there you can track who is who until 2008 to present, although there can be literally hundreds of sources for that period, and earlier, also. Added "Since the establishment in 1967 until now..." source. --WhiteWriter speaks 22:14, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Colonia San Rafael

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 17:23, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Atlantic Wind Connection

Created by Fred Bauder (talk), Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 16:27, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Street Enters the House

A fairly abstract and colourful piece of art, with a woman dressed in white and blue looking over a balcony into a busy street scene. Figures of horses and men fly around her

Created by GeeJo (talk). Self nom at 16:21, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]



The Hangover 2

Created by TriiipleThreat (talk). Self nom at 15:26, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Venues of the 1932 Winter Olympics

Created by Miller17CU94 (talk). Self nom at 14:51, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Article length and sourcing are fine, but neither hook is explicitly sourced. The cross country hook is stated in the lead but not repeated in the remainder of the article with a source. As to ALT1, this source says "The 1932 Arena-now renovated and used for year-round training-was the first-ever indoor Olympic Arena to be used for Figure Skating." which would mean that a source that makes it clear that no indoor arena was used for any sport in any previous Winter games would be required. Alansohn (talk) 16:38, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John O'Reily (bishop)

Archbishop of Adelaide John O'Reily

Created by Lear's Fool (talk). Self nom at 14:33, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Jean-Claude Faveyrial

Created by Sulmues (talk). Self nom at 12:58, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Francis Lucas (English politician)

Created by BrownHairedGirl (talk). Self nom at 12:12, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ForceSelect

Created by Milly1977 (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 08:21, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oneida Indian Nation of N.Y. State v. Oneida County

Created by Savidan (talk). Self nom at 05:29, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shikha Tandon

  • ... that Shikha Tandon was the first female Indian swimmer to qualify for two separate events at a single Olympics?

Created by Keladino (talk) and Chzz (talk). Self-nom at 03:03, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joint credit to me, please; it's actually 5 x expanded from the initial submission anyway! (And if anyone can think of a more exciting hook, sure, go for it). Cheers,  Chzz  ►  03:03, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Credit taken care of: upgraded from DYKnom to DYKmake. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 08:38, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


J. L. Parks

Created by Rikster2 (talk). Self nom at 20:54, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on October 13

Robert L. Rutherford

Created by Ktr101 (talk). Self nom at 05:17, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Terry H. Anderson

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 01:58, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT ... that the American historian Terry H. Anderson, a veteran of the Vietnam War and a critic of the war on terrorism, will in 2011 release his newest book, Bush's War: Iraq?

Seneca Nation of Indians v. Christy

Created by Savidan (talk). Self nom at 01:12, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Inocybe praetervisa

Two mushrooms on a rock. The larger, on the left, has a flattened cap and is brown; the smaller has a bell-shaped brown cap with white gills and a white stem.

Created by J Milburn (talk). Self nom at 21:48, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Laughter in Hell

  • ... that the 1932 Pre-Code film Laughter in Hell, which deals with a man sent to prison after killing his wife and her lover, also underwent great controversy because of a scene where several inmates including four black men were lynched?

Created by Quadzilla99 (talk). Self nom at 23:40, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • ALT:... that the 1932 Pre-Code film Laughter in Hell underwent great controversy because of a scene where several prison inmates including four black men were lynched?

Cooper Rawson

5x expanded by BrownHairedGirl (talk). Self nom at 22:54, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Devil is Driving

  • ... the The Devil is Driving, a 1932 Pre-Code film about a stolen car ring, is typical of many Pre-Code films in that it deals openly with sex and violence?

Created by Quadzilla99 (talk). Self nom at 22:43, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Codex Floriacensis

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 21:20, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sheryl Allen

Created by KimChee (talk), Thelema12 (talk). Self nom at 20:11, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Tishman

5x expanded by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 20:03, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sandra Ramdhanie

5x expanded by Panyd (talk). Self nom at 19:21, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


List of battlecruisers of Japan

the Japanese battlecruiser Haruna undergoing sea trials at high speed in 1915
  • ... that the battlecruisers of Japan (Haruna pictured) were destroyed by scrapping, air attack, surface engagements, a submarine, and an earthquake?

Created by Climie.ca (talk), The ed17 (talk). Self nom at 19:29, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Parupalli Kashyap

5x expanded by Mspraveen (talk). Self nom at 18:24, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen

5x expanded by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 15:15, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

David Chadwick (politician)

Created by BrownHairedGirl (talk). Self nom at 14:15, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mark Scanlon (fighter)

Created by Paralympiakos (talk). Self nom at 13:35, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Beles Hydroelectric Power Plant

Created/self-nom by--NortyNort (Holla) 12:40, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Calochilus paludosus

A Red Beard Orchid on the Elvina Track at Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park in Australia

Created by Poyt448 (talk). Nominated by Fridae'sDoom (talk) at 10:36, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Future X-Cops

  • ... that Future X-Cops' release was delayed as time was needed to enhance the quality of the film's special effects?

Created by Andrzejbanas (talk). Self nom at 03:49, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hitler's Reign of Terror

Created/self-nom by Quadzilla99 (talk). Self nom at 08:56, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Waybacks (music)

Created by Whodini68 (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 08:09, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Merrily We Go to Hell

Created by Quadzilla99 (talk). Self nom at 08:01, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Harvaqtuurmiut

Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 05:17, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of populated places affected by the 2010 Haiti earthquake

Created by Black Falcon (talk). Self nom at 05:13, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

San José Mine

San José Mine

Created by Diego Grez (talk). Self nom at 04:39, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rusty Mike Radio

Created by Yononet (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 05:28, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Matthew Werkmeister

5x expanded by 5 albert square (talk). Self nom at 02:04, 13 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on October 14

Chilean battleship Almirante Latorre

5x expanded by The ed17 (talk). Self nom at 15:32, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Herb Wiedoeft

Nairana class escort carrier


Self nom and X5 expansion by Jim Sweeney (talk) 08:14, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Harold Roberts (politician)

Created by BrownHairedGirl (talk). Self nom at 13:20, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Matz

Created by Bruce1ee (talk). Self nom at 13:00, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Josef Georg Hörl

Created by Александр Мотин (talk). Self nom at 08:56, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HMS Nairana (D05)

HMS Nairana


Self nom and X5 expansion by Jim Sweeney (talk) 08:14, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sunn Classic Pictures, four wall distribution

Created by Slgrandson (talk). Self nom at 07:49, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Scott Ashjian

5x expanded by Cirt (talk). Self nom at 05:52, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross

Created by Spinnaker13589 (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 05:17, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

EastCare

Created by PGPirate (talk). Self nom at 01:02, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chaplain-Medic Massacre

Created by Ed! (talk). Self nom at 2:02, 14 October 2010 (UTC)

Dennis Mackrel

Created by Brian the Editor (talk). Self nom at 02:55, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Grafton National Cemetery

A row of white grave markers on the left and right of a stone walkway with a large American flagpole in the center.

5x expanded by Grsz11 (talk). Self nom at 04:28, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Blind electric ray, oval electric ray

Created by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 04:33, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Gabriel's Oboe

Created by Headbomb (talk). Self nom at 05:01, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Genuine Negro Jig (album)

Created by La comadreja formerly AFriedman RESEARCH (talk). Self nom at 08:36, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sylph (ship)

Created by Philg88 (talk). Self nom at 08:45, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Agnes Grey

5x expanded by Sadads (talk), Henni2me (talk). Nominated by Sadads (talk) at 05:17, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • FYI Character character count in prose went from 214 to 1418 (slightly less than 7x) though Revision history shows 2641 to 12816 bytes (slightly less than 5x), this is because of the huge amount of template, category and interwiki stuff that was in the article before hand, Sadads (talk) 05:40, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Anyone else's thoughts on the alt? I am not sure if it has enough oomph, but I like the concept, Sadads (talk) 12:52, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

March 1966 Mizo National Front uprising

Created by Utcursch (talk). Self nom at 11:06, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Special occasion holding area

Note: Articles nominated for a special occasion should be nominated within five days of creation or expansion as usual (with the exception of April Fools' Day 2011 - see Wikipedia:April Fool's Main Page/Did You Know). Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination.

For a date yet to be determined, possibly around 14 18 October

Manchester Courts

A seven-storey commercial building made mainly of red and white masonry

  • Comment: This building is one of the striking architectural gems of Christchurch Central City. It's the one building that has received the most media coverage in New Zealand following the 4 September earthquake. Christchurch City Council decided yesterday that it is to be demolished. I propose that it be put on the front page the day demolition starts and have worded the hook accordingly. As yet, a date hasn't been set. At a guess, demolition might start within a week, i.e. 14 October 2010. If this proposal is acceptable, I'll attach the date to this item once it's known. As yet, I haven't got a current photo of the building, but it is quite striking and would certainly lend itself for the hook with the picture. Follow this link to have a look at some current photos. Please note that obviously, the hook is as yet not cited, as the start date for the demolition hasn't been set yet. So please review the remaining DYK requirements first.

Created by Schwede66 (talk). Self nom at 07:22, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Date and length are fine, and sources check out for everything but the (as yet unknown) demolition date. Recent photos have been added to the article, and I've taken the liberty of moving the lead photo into the hook above. --Avenue (talk) 07:06, 11 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Still no word on a date, so I've changed the heading to a nominal 18 October. I'm going to be overseas for a few days, so I'll leave a note on the item's talk page for keeping an eye on this DYK item. Schwede66 17:33, 12 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

For 20 October

St. Mary's Church, Hadlow

Photograph showing the tower and spire of St. Mary's Church, Hadlow, Kent.

Created by Mjroots (talk). Self nom at 14:49, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Request Please do not schedule for 01:00 spot. Mjroots (talk)


For October 29, 1AM London time

Dragan Tesanovic

Created by Paralympiakos (talk). Self nom at 22:04, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

For 31 October, Hallowe'en

  • The 2010 Halloween collection has started early. My interpretation of whats happening is ... 1. Move your hook to the bottom of the page (ie here) 2. You may get some more macabre, funny etc suggestions for a hook and it should get DYKtick'ed. 3. Then after its been there about 24 hours or so it gets moved off to the dedicated page. 4. Then about three or four days before Oct 31 we sort out the 40 or so hooks into "8"s (so they are ready to load on the 36 hours or so that is Halloween internationally). 5. We do the awards and 6 .... and please help with all of this. It only works if we all do a bit Victuallers (talk) 08:22, 20 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Ben Cooper, Inc.

A Hallowee costume consistenting of a shiny gold latex mask, with a gold, bronze, and brown colored smock depicting a robot-like character.

- Created by Tim1965 (talk). Self nom at 01:07, 21 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that Ben Cooper, Inc., the "Halston of Halloween", said it sold a scary 4 million Halloween costumes in the United States in 1990?

- Hook corrected to show where costumes were sold. - Tim1965 (talk) 19:12, 30 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Only in places where there's a JC Penney. Trust me, that subclause just doesn't work outside the US, and to be honest it's redundant, it could just be struck out entirely. Or as Victuallers says, the "high priest" version is a ready-made alternative that needs no knowledge of US culture, and thus is a better hook. WTGR Tim, you really need to think a bit more globally - 50% of en.wiki users are outside the US, and that proportion is growing. Le Deluge (talk) 08:54, 22 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • It doesn't appear, Le Deluge, that you know who Halston was. He was internationally famous (he designed Jacqueline Kennedy's iconic pillbox hat outfit, which had worldwide recognition), and was well-known throughout Europe and portions of Asia. His recognizability is perhaps more time-bound (who knows who he is today?), but the quote was from 1979 (when he was still a worldwide icon of high couture and not a budget-conscious caricature as he was at the end). Accusing someone of ethnocentrism is, I don't think, an appropriate response to the proposed hook (especially if you don't know that person, or their contributions). If you are concerned that hooks are not worldwide in nature, I can only respond that 1) That is not a DYK criteria and 2) 17 of the accepted 22 hooks for this year do not involve worldwide topics. A far more appropriate criticism of the hook would be that it does not say where Ben Cooper, Inc. sold 4 million costumes (a very legitimate issue which I will correct). - Tim1965 (talk) 19:10, 30 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I added an image here. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to scale down as well as I'd like. There are other images from this company on WikiCommons, if anyone wants to take a look. - Tim1965 (talk) 00:57, 7 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I too find that "the Halston of Halloween" doesn't add anything, especially since it was Ben Cooper the person who is called that, and not Ben Cooper the company, and distracts from what the hook is supposed to be about. Also, why is selling 4 million costumes scary? Headbomb {talk / contribs / physics / books} 13:34, 14 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

For November 1, All Saint's Day

  • This is a holder for new or expanded articles for November 1, which is All Saint's Day.

For January 1, 2011, Seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

Expanded and self-nominated by ChrisO (talk) 20:50, 13 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
This nomination is a bit of a special case. I originally nominated Seal of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on August 3 following a 5x expansion (see discussion above under #Articles created/expanded on August 3). Everyone accepted that it met the DYK criteria but the nomination was derailed by a political dispute over timing. I've put forward a compromise at User talk:Jimbo Wales#Compromise proposal, which involves passing this DYK now but scheduling its appearance on January 1, 2011, which is 60 years to the day since the seal was first used. This proposal has been generally welcomed so I'm putting it forward here for formal consideration. I'm aware that the timeframe is somewhat longer than would be usual for scheduled DYKs, but in the circumstances I think a some flexibility would be justified. I've put forward two possible hooks: the original one as proposed earlier, and a new alternative tying the DYK in more directly with the date. -- ChrisO (talk) 20:50, 13 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Interesting compromise. It completely flipped my opinion of the matter. However, prior to providing said opinion, I'd like some clarification: Are we nominating this (with whichever hook) sans image as you initially suggested on Jimbo's talk page?
    --K10wnsta (talk) 00:39, 14 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Appended: I see that you removed the image from inclusion in the original nomination, so I'll assume this post-dated nomination would not include the image either. However, this necessitates further clarification:
Are we excluding the image from this DYK solely because of the recent interaction with the FBI?
--K10wnsta (talk) 01:05, 14 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
In effect yes, but in my view it's a necessary evil if we're to reach a satisfactory compromise on this issue. -- ChrisO (talk) 01:16, 14 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • - Tentative Even if the motivation behind qualifying this article for DYK was questionable, I think you already achieved not just a satisfactory compromise, but a completely valid and justifiable use for it. In fact, it's use is so valid, refusing to use the image for no other reason than the recent hoobajoo with the FBI is blatantly (chilled) censorship...and I just can't get behind that. If we're going to censor it, we need to go whole hog or don't go at all.
    Could we put it up for 'On This Day' to avoid reasoning for exclusion of the image?
    --K10wnsta (talk) 01:51, 14 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • No opinion on whether to feature on the future date; however, it would be better if this hook didn't remain on the suggestions page for the intervening months, as it is bound to attract further discussion and the page is unwieldy enough as it is. Espresso Addict (talk) 01:55, 14 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Espresso's suggestion may be useful for more than just making this page leaner. A delay in nomination would lend to better perspective for those establishing consensus. In other words, removing it from discussion for a couple months would also put some time between recent events and the article (and hopefully image) being contemplated for a main page feature (unless such a delay would disqualify it from use in DYK section).
--K10wnsta (talk) 02:12, 14 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment This hook should not "disappear" for a few months. It is far better to leave it here to enable a wide input from editors on the issue. I think this is a good compromise that involves common sense, the proposal and special treatment of the timescale fitting nicely under WP:IAR. Mjroots (talk) 13:53, 15 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I do not support 1 January 2011. The DYK section is for new articles. There are exceptions like April Fools and Halloween; I do not see the point of making every day of the year a possible exception. Geschichte (talk) 20:28, 6 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Oppose Anniversary or not, a four-month wait at DYK is an overkill. The point of DYK is to present new or newly expanded articles, not to present "on this day". By then this article will be more than four months old. If this line of though is going to be followed, DYK is going to end up in a mess. The length of this entry is plain evidence for why keeping things around for almost five months is not a good idea. Arsenikk (talk) 13:55, 7 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • per IAR. I would count this as a valid use of IAR. This could have gone up for today. The only reason it isn't going up is for political reasons. I disagree with Jimbo and others on that matter and think we should run it now, but there is no need to reject it entirely on that basis. NW (Talk) 03:03, 8 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Support as this would have been promoted in the usual time window if not for the decision to shelve it until the political heat was off. To kill it now because a delay was agreed to would be an egregious abuse of trust. - Dravecky (talk) 09:24, 9 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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