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Note to myself

http://images.businessweek.com/ss/07/11/1116_bestplaces_kids/index_01.htm http://mdn.mainichi.jp/culture/waiwai/face/archive/news/2007/20070405p2g00m0dm038000c.html http://web.archive.org/web/20040328164626/http://www.midatlantic-airways.com/ http://translate.google.com/translate?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ratanews.ru%2Fasp%2Fnews.asp%3Fn%3D573&langpair=ru%7Cen&hl=en&ie=UTF-8 http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9402E2D81139EF32A25750C2A9609C946097D6CF http://bnfod.ufacom.ru/English/massmedia_2.html http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/air_space/4221138.html?page=5 Also http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/front/la-fg-boom27-2008sep27,0,3034325.story http://www.anzo.co.nz/~anzo/pdfs/mcn-investorepres.pdf Libraries in Lake County, Florida Patrick Pesnot (fr) http://www.kayak.com/labs/api/search/airlines.txt ja:佐藤正 Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Englewood Schools ja:LOVE&PEACE

commonscat

Good that you are including Wiki Commons categorisation, although perhaps you could rename them to "diplomatic missions" so that consulates, high commissions and other similar missions could be included? Kransky (talk) 11:43, 21 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Notability

Please keep WP:N in mind. Offices of airlines that have minimal flight activity and minor presence in major airports are not economically notable. Companies that have small offices in central business districts or airline offices in small towns around major airports are not notable. HkCaGu (talk) 17:07, 21 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

"By extension" is going way too far. How many other notable companies are in Central, Hong Kong or Manhattan, New York? If IBM employs 20,000 people in Odessa, Texas, it is notable. A firm that occupied several floors in New York's WTC was notable. A small company office (no matter how big the company) is not. Learn your lesson on Guam and please review WP:NOTDIR and WP:NOTGUIDE. And please, know what you know and know what you don't know--this principle has helped me here at Wikipedia to know when not to argue or get into a revert war and prevented me of getting too busy and turning into a robot. HkCaGu (talk) 17:33, 21 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Let me give you two more points: WP:RELEVANCE and WP:UNDUE. A street address alone already has to prove its relevance and how it is not GUIDE. (For example, you won't get an answer on Guam with a street address, but if you say "Post Office", everyone can point you there.) At airports, we can mention the check-in counters and the way they are named/labeled/lettered, but match that with individual airlines, that's GUIDE. It's relevant to mention the destinations, airlines and terminals because it's how you portray an airport. It is not relevant, however, to portray a city with the smallest office in town. Everybody comes to a small town or small neighborhood for visa for a certain country because the consulate is there--that's notable. But a listing of consulates in the articles for "San Francisco" is not--or be it embassies for DC--since they are expected to be there. And I can't see why WP:AVIATION has jurisdiction for airline offices. HkCaGu (talk) 18:37, 21 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Koreatown, Los Angeles, California

Dubai Public Library

I question the notability of this - are there other international public library systems in the database? Lucas20 (talk) 01:59, 22 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Right, any outside of US/North America? Any where the primary language is not English? Should the Karachi Public Library System be included and all similar? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lucas20 (talk • contribs) 02:10, 22 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]



AfD nomination of Jason Wong

An article that you have been involved in editing, Jason Wong, has been listed for deletion. If you are interested in the deletion discussion, please participate by adding your comments at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jason Wong. Thank you. AnyPerson (talk) 02:50, 24 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pan Am Flight 816

I cleared up an ambiguity around whether there was a survivor of this accident. There was indeed one passenger who survived according to the official French Air Accident Investigation Bureau (BEA). You may want to check the edits to make sure that they align with your understanding of the accident. Thank you. 68.146.236.43 (talk) 07:03, 25 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Huang Long

You mean the title is unreferenced? Yes, I think to classify Huang Long as Four Symbols is weird, too. It's all because the former title is Huang Long (mythology) and I want to avoid mythology being mentioned, I moved it to the present title. 百家姓之四 Matthew 討論 Discussion 08:31, 27 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for telling me. ^_^ 百家姓之四 Matthew 討論 Discussion 09:24, 27 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

notable people in a community

Hi WhisperToMe, thanks for your diligent work tidying up articles. However, I don't agree with this edit which removes the list of notable people from Lake Oswego, Oregon. Your thoughtful edit summary The entire list should be independently cited; we can't use Wikipedia as a source. This is amiss since a) there's no likely way to cite the entire list; b) the required citation is indirect through the biographical articles; c) WikiProject Oregon guidelines require articles be present before an alleged notable person is added to such a list—which establishes notability (if the article survives)—and to document the person's association with a city, which likely will incorporate the expected cite. All the major cities of Oregon have such a section, except Portland which has a separate article, List of people from Portland, Oregon; there's also list of people from Oregon. Thanks, —EncMstr (talk) 16:11, 27 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Hi WhisperToMe, I think as well that the link 'Notable Residents' in Hanover, Germany has to be back. All the references one can find directly in Wiki. If you are not agree with any name you should remove it with argumentation, but not remove the whole list. —Alevtina27 (talk) 14:05, 6 February 2009

Hi Alevtina (and also EncMstr) I found out he also did this with Gary, Indiana. It can't absolutely be that one user removes a lists carefully updated and enhanced for months with no discussion whatsoever. I have a feeling that user WhisperToMe wants to make his name immortal with this.

Pantego Christian Acadamy

I removed this from Pantego, Texas as explained on the talk page. By the way, as the school serves 12th graders and participates in TAPPS interscholastic athletics, it's very likely "notable" enough to warrant its own article or at least a stub. Are you drafting one or shall I put something together? davidwr/(talk)/(contribs)/(e-mail) 19:36, 27 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Trivial business listings in Auckland City

Hi WhisperToMe, the Yellowpages directory lists 80 results for "Airline" in Auckland[1]. I've reverted the two you've added because these trivial mentions appear to be irrelevant in the Auckland City article. XLerate (talk) 04:41, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, I see you're adding to the list section, first look at the diff looked like a new section on the economy, giving the office of one small business. Maybe worth considering a new article List of companies in Auckland - the greater metropolis, not the City, as that may well change in the future[2]. XLerate (talk) 05:53, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Poe Elementary School

Your revert on Memorial Drive Elementary is fine, I had missed the Blue Ribbon for it (though the Wikipedia exception for that seems arbitrary to me, it is the custom), however your justification of Poe's notability doesn't convince me. The Poe School Attack occured 50 years ago, and while it may have been a highly notable event back then, it isn't now. My son went to Poe for 3 years and I never heard of the shooting. I did not attend UT, but I know all about the clocktower shooting. My opinion is the separate article on the Poe shooting event covers that, and Poe be redirected to HISD. There may be a case to be made that Poe itself is notable for the shooting, but I think it should be decided by more than just you or me. I'll send this to AfD.Mmyers1976 (talk) 15:54, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

You missed my point. The shooting event itself is definitely still notable, I'm just not sure that it makes the school notable, hence an AfD to determine this and establish a precedent one way or another.Mmyers1976 (talk) 15:58, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Could I ask a favor?

I've never nominated an article for deletion before, and I don't think I'm doing it right. You seem very experienced, you you look at what I've done and fix it? Thanks. Mmyers1976 (talk) 16:14, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks so much for your help. I kept getting an edit conflict note when I tried to follow the directions. I am going to need to really read up on how to do that before I attempt it again. Thanks again! Mmyers1976 (talk) 16:39, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Is my comment to start off the discussion in the right place?: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Poe_Elementary_School_(Houston) Mmyers1976 (talk) 16:41, 28 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Photos

My screw-up

I'm dreadfully sorry. I should have seen who it was that created the article in the first place. I didn't see that it was you. I'll restore it immediately. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 00:02, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like you already did. I am really sorry about the mess-up. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 00:03, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. When I do rapid-fire NPP, I sometimes blow off good stuff by good users. I promise to avoid deleting any of your future stubs.  :) Seriously, thanks again. --PMDrive1061 (talk) 00:07, 31 January 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Northline Mall

Could I ask a favor? If you have some time, would you help me finish this wikipedia page User:Yung dre 59/Northline Mall. I have tried looking for some sources, but i ain't really good at it. thank you. --DJ Yung Dre 04:08, 31 January 2009 (UTC)

  • thanks for the tips. i found some stuff i think it might go with the page. im also tring to get this pic from a blog[3]but i dont know the author or the date the picture was taken. I also started on Northline Commons wikipedia page.--DJ Yung Dre 04:26, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
    • Ok. thanks for helping me out on the wiki page. --DJ Yung Dre 20:09, 1 February 2009 (UTC)

Taipei Economic and cultural office in Guam - Where is it?

Oops, sorry, late reply. It is in Hagatna. The Bank of Guam building at 13.4749N 144.7547E is probably the tallest building in Hagatna. The street's full name is Chalan Santo Papa Juan Pablo Dos (Chamorro for "Holy Father John Paul II Street") but the USPS standard is "Chalan Santo Papa". The TECO functions internally as a consulate, but externally it isn't, since the US doesn't recognize the ROC. Visits from the ROC President or VP will get VIP security treatment (better than Palau/FSM/Marshall counterparts because these are common), but the TECO staff don't necessarily get treated as diplomats. By the way I just found some street maps at Census' website. HkCaGu (talk) 20:16, 4 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Taiwan has diplomatic ties with RMI and Palau, but not FSM. The TECO head is equivalent to consul (and IIRC is employed by the ROC foreign ministry). You may want to find out who has jurisdiction over FSM--is it Guam TECO or Palau or RMI embassy? HkCaGu (talk) 20:19, 4 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Know what? If you have the time and skill to doctor those Census maps, cut/paste/join and create some village specific maps to upload. As you see, the BOG building is right at the boundary of two maps, splitting Hagatna in halves. Anyway, the current maps will be good enough to compare satellite photos with street names, since nobody else (Google, Yahoo etc) seem to have Guam street maps. HkCaGu (talk) 20:30, 4 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Re: grace mugabe

that image was there to document the day she attacked the Sunday Times photographer. No such free image can or ever will exist hence it actually being acceptable... Mangwanani (talk) 13:44, 5 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Richardson, TX

I would love help citing the Richardson article. But please stop deletions or their will not be much left to start with. Most of the people of the Notable Persons list can just be clicked on to find out their affiliation with the city of Richardson and references. But you are right, they need cites. I like how you moved the major company list. I appreciate the HELP. DrewLB20 (talk) 20:05, 6 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

HEY! YELLING! YA!!!! HA!!!!

SORRY, JUST BORED. I FELT LIKE YELLING TO YOU instead of whispering. Chergles (talk) 21:48, 7 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to remove this and not put it in your archives. Chergles (talk) 18:09, 8 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I've put a photo request on your main page (User page). If you are so kind as to do it, you can post it on photobucket.com or here on your page, or upload it to WP and let me know the links or put it on my user page or user talk page. Thank you. Chergles (talk) 18:23, 8 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Funny, I edited an article and then happened to see that you edited the same article today, too. It's the Manaus Aerotaxi crash in Brazil article. Funny how we crossed paths at almost the same time even though WP is a big place. Maybe it's because the article was on the main page. Whipering, again.... Chergles (talk) 18:29, 10 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pictures

No problem at all. Chicago since yeasterday has had a "touch of Spring"; its been 45-50 degree weather. I will take all of the pictures in a day or two.

Thank you for your understanding, Vseferović (talk) 04:11, 9 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Spider-Man

Hello. :) Since you have been involved in editing the article Spider-Man, I wanted to let you know that we have nominated the article for "Good Article" status. You can view the review page, and if there is anything you can do to make the article better, please do so. :) There are a number of concerns to be addressed and some work to be done, so pitch in if you are able, make any suggestions that you think might be helpful, or at least just be there for moral support. :) BOZ (talk) 01:08, 10 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Nonsense of Bin Ashur

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Pardon?

Umm, I just went to Wikipedia to look something up, without signing in, and I noticed that you left a warning message about my IP, and about vandalism, because I had made an edit without taking the time to sign in. I had just corrected a spelling error in another entry. I don't really understand the purpose of your message, and I'm worried it's going to get me in trouble at my place of employment, merely for fixing a misspelling I get cited for "abuse." Explanation?? Bruxism (talk) 01:38, 14 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Received your answer on my page. Yes, but why did you make the initial post about the IP then?Bruxism (talk) 02:05, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Why and since when? I've been a Wikipedian for over 3 years, I regularly do not sign in when I correct typos and misspellings I happen to catch, and no one has ever warned me like this before. So you're an admin. I'm not writing from a Senate or corporate office, what's the big deal? Bruxism (talk) 02:39, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Northrup Grumman would be a corporate address. So? I'm at a university. You're still not explaining my main question, which is, What does it matter whether it's a group IP address or not?Bruxism (talk) 02:54, 20 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Karantina

Hey friend, i wonder how u knew Karantina :S

212.116.219.82 (talk) 08:21, 15 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kinnikuman (fictional character)

Someone moved Suguru Kinniku to this title. Since I lack the sysop powers, can you use yours to move the article to Kinnikuman (character)? I'm using Sailor Moon (character), Astro Boy (character) and InuYasha (character) as precedents. Please reply on your talk page, Lord Sesshomaru (talk • edits) 03:00, 16 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Um, why haven't you moved it to the simpler title yet? Just wondering. Lord Sesshomaru (talk • edits) 15:22, 16 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks ;) Lord Sesshomaru (talk • edits) 17:24, 16 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ryanair fleet

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/breaking/2009/0203/breaking52.htm —Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.40.117.145 (talk) 21:34, 17 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

A penny for your thoughts

I noticed your edit and thought you might be interested in this topic. I'm trying to figure out what neighborhood category I should add to several images on Commons. The boundaries of Downtown, Penn Quarter, etc. are all rather confusing (and that's coming from a local). Gracias. APK ain't the baby daddy 17:07, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Doh! I just read your user page and noticed you're not a resident of DC. Sorry to bug ya. APK ain't the baby daddy 17:09, 18 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi!

You recently contacted me requesting sources for my contributions to Bossier Parish School Board article. I don't know how to insert references but, I have the link to the article if you would like to insert it. It's located here Click Me

Thanks --MyspaceMan12 (talk) 18:45, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Hey, i was wondering if you would coach me to become an admin --MyspaceMan12 (talk) 02:53, 24 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

CLLI codes

After adding numerous inline citations and deleting the now-redundant External Links section, I removed the {inline} and {refimprove} tags that you placed on the article CLLI code on 1 February. Cheers, Mmccalpin (talk) 23:07, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hey

Thanks for your help --MyspaceMan12 (talk) 03:44, 25 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Speedy deletion of The Manzai Comics

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Speedy deletion of Atsuko Asano (writer)

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Saudi Airline HQ Picture

Ok friend, i'll try but give me some more days, ok ?  A M M A R  23:18, 26 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Location of Texas A&M

Re:"And what if we have the guy who doesn't know where Texas is? Does this mean we can not mention other countries in other articles? French-related articles not saying "France"? Burkina Faso-related articles not saying "Burkina Faso"? Look, this is not America-pedia. This is a worldwide Wikipedia."

No one is saying that this isn't a worldwide encyclopedia. It certainly isn't America-pedia. That said, I've been lots of places in the world and every person I've met knows that Texas is in the United States. Almost all knew the basic shape of Texas. As I said earlier, a wikilink to Texas is available for anyone completely unfamiliar with the state and it's location/nationality. The reason not to include this information is that it clutters up the page. By the same logic, you could include Southern United States, North America, Northern Hemisphere, Western Hemisphere, etc. but that would be redundant. Please also realize that this is a featured article and it must meet all the Wikipedia standards including the MOS which states, "In general, do create links to: relevant connections to the subject of another article that will help readers to understand the current article more fully...articles with relevant information...articles of geographic places that are likely to be unfamiliar to readers or that in the context may be confused with places that have a similar or identical name."

Adding United States doesn't help to understand the article more than linking to Texas already does (it mentions the location of the state and includes the a link to the University). — BQZip01 — talk 01:07, 27 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Then please check more than just the recent history:

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Texas_A%26M_University&diff=prev&oldid=212864524

This is not the result of American-centric thought, but consensus with other editors and the FA process. This simply isn't necessary. If you wish to discuss it on the talk page, please do so and we'll see what we can establish as far as consensus goes. I'm a big fan of WP:BRD. Feel free to start a discussion on the talk page if what I have said here doesn't address your concerns. — BQZip01 — talk 01:21, 27 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

To state that it is an American university implies some sort of federal association. While it receives federal funding (as do almost all public institutions of higher learning in the US), it is run as an entity of the state of Texas. Aside from federal law, by which every person is bound in the US, it is a Texan university, if you want to be specific. Like I said, if you want to talk about this on the talk page, you are more than welcome to do so. If consensus shows I am wrong, you are welcome to change it. If it shows the other way, I would expect it to stay the same. — BQZip01 — talk 01:25, 27 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Megatokyo

Just as an FYI, I have nominated Megatokyo to be the Today's Featured Article here. :) BOZ (talk) 03:12, 27 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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