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Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on December 15

Go! Go! Beckham! Adventure On Soccer Island

Created by Nomader (talk). Self nom at 08:04, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Michigan Wolverines men's gymnastics

  • ... that after a winless 0-11 record in 1996, the Michigan Wolverines men's gymnastics team won the NCAA championship in 1999 and finished in the "Super Six" in 10 of the past 11 seasons?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 07:27, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Frank Mazzei

5x expanded by Blargh29 (talk). Nominated by Blargh29 (talk) at 06:28, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Vegreville egg

The Vegreville egg

Created by Resident Mario (talk). Nominated by Resident Mario (talk) at 04:28, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cómo Fuí a Enamorarme de Tí

Created by Jaespinoza (talk) 03:57, 15 December 2009 (UTC). Self nom at 03:56, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Juan Carlos Touriño

5x expanded by King of the North East (talk). Nominated by King of the North East (talk) at 01:21, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Fred Eyre

Created by GiantSnowman (talk). Nominated by GiantSnowman (talk) at 00:26, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on December 14

Michigan Wolverines softball

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 07:16, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Bunaken National Park

Created by Elekhh (talk). Self nom at 05:08, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Baroque (grape)

5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 01:59, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Alemayehu Bezabeh

Created by Sillyfolkboy (talk). Nominated by Sillyfolkboy (talk) at 00:08, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alt hook: ... that Alemayehu Bezabeh, the 2009 European Cross Country Champion, had to have x-ray tests to determine his age and date of birth? Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits)Join WikiProject Athletics! 00:08, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Also – a word of warning – you'll need a good grasp of Spanish to verify the supporting sources. Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits)Join WikiProject Athletics! 00:09, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards

Created by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 23:34, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Adrian Beers

Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 22:17, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


List of volcanoes in the Hawaiian – Emperor seamount chain

Satellite map showing the Hawaiian – Emperor seamount chain

Created by Resident Mario (talk). Nominated by Resident Mario (talk) at 21:41, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Norry

  • ... that in Cambodia you can catch the norry, an improvised bamboo train?

Created by JzG (talk). Self nom at 21:31, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • I had forgotten that interest is secondary to the right shrubbery. It will be bigger very soon, I am getting more sources together. I'm kind of hoping that if it can get on the main page we'll have a picture uploaded, since some Wikipedians must surely have travelled in Cambodia. It's one of those oddball things that lights up the "hey, wow!" button for me. Guy (Help!) 22:01, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Date, length, and hook verified. Paragraph two would just need to contain an inline source before promoting. Also find it interesting that in the 1980 and 1990s, it was popular to ride on the flat-bed carriages of the train that operated as mine sweepers despite the risks from ref [1] Calmer Waters 01:12, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

List of North Carolina Tar Heels men's head basketball coaches

alt 1... that six of the last seven UNC men's basketball coaches have won National Coach of the Year Awards?
alt 2... that the last five UNC men's basketball coaches have all won National Coach of the Year Awards? Created by Remember (talk). Nominated by Remember (talk) at 20:54, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Max-Hellmuth Ostermann

  • ... that Max-Hellmuth Ostermann was a German fighter pilot during World War II who was of such short build that he had to fly with wooden blocks attached to his rudder pedals?

5x expanded by MisterBee1966 (talk). Nominated by MisterBee1966 (talk) at 20:38, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Ruth L. Kirschstein

Created by Scientizzle (talk). Self nom at 19:49, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Frederick Stovin

Created by Shimgray (talk). Self nom at 17:57, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Boletus subtomentosus

  • ... that the cap of the suede bolete (pictured) has soft velvety skin?

5x expanded by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 10:12, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Tricholoma saponaceum

Created by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 08:12, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Black rockfish

Black rockfish specimen

Created by Resident Mario (talk). Nominated by Resident Mario (talk) at 03:23, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Lake Shore Limited (NYC train)

Created by Mackensen (talk). Nominated by Mackensen (talk) at 02:14, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Yes the direct links to GBooks are much appreciated, however I kept coming up against the limited page restriction before I reached page 30... Do you know how to go directly to a page in GBooks? Nick Ottery (talk) 13:45, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on December 13

Berg River Dam

  • ... that Berg River Dam, designed to release water at flow rates that match the natural flows of Berg River, is the first dam in South Africa where provision is made for flood releases for environmental purposes?

Created by Mschiffler (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 04:32, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Al Pollard

Created by Editorofthewiki (talk). Self nom at 01:16, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The Getaway (Dexter)

  • ... that producers of the Showtime series Dexter imposed security measures and staff members had to sign non-disclosure agreements to prevent leaks of the surprise twist ending of episode "The Getaway?

Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 22:52, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Good to go. Changed "forced staff members to sign" --> "staff members had to sign", since it makes it look like it was done against their will and neither the article nor ref indicates that. ≈ Chamal talk ¤ 01:30, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

William Lugg

Created by Jack1956 (talk), Ssilvers (talk). Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 22:06, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Move Like Michael Jackson

Jermaine Jackson

Created by AarcnJBishcp (talk), Pyrrhus16 (talk). Nominated by Pyrrhus16 (talk) at 16:19, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Southwest Corridor Park

Created by Grk1011 (talk), Sswonk (talk). Nominated by Grk1011 (talk) at 16:19, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Odd Isøy, Kjell Bull-Hansen, Aks 13000

  • Comment: They two bios contain some of the same text, but this should be expected, as they usually performed together.

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 14:24, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Vilém Heckel

Created by Vejvančický (talk). Nominated by Vejvančický (talk) at 13:40, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista

Created by Nick Ottery (talk). Self nom at 08:55, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Champoux Vineyard

Created by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 07:35, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Interpol discography

Created by SteelersFan UK06 (talk). Self nom at 06:53, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pedro Manrique de Lara

:* Comment: Footnote pending. -- PFHLai (talk) at 06:32, 14 December 2009 (UTC) Srnec took care of this. --PFHLai (talk) 03:52, 15 December 2009 (UTC) Created by Srnec (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 06:32, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Second Chance (38 Special song)

Created by Gongshow (talk). Self nom at 03:10, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Aleatico

  • ... that during his exile on Elba, the Aleatico wines of the island were a favorite drink of Napoleon (pictured)?
  • Comment: Online Daily mail (FN#5) and Alta Cucina Epicurean Society (FN#4) refs in the History section

5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 02:16, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Douro Wine Company

  • ALT1:... that complaints about Portuguese wine growers having to prostitute their daughters in order to receive fairer pricing from British shippers contributed to the founding of the Douro Wine Company?
  • Comment: Ref for original hook is Johnson's Vintage (FN#1) in the Later History section. Ref for Alt is also Johnson (multiple paragraphs) in the Background section. Note if the Miguelites hook is pick, an alternative pic could be File:Miguel of Portugal.jpg

Created by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 23:35, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Boxing Fever

Created by Nomader (talk). Self nom at 21:45, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Eric Nystrom

5x expanded by Resolute (talk). Nominated by Resolute (talk) at 21:17, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Hesitant . DYK check suggests this is not a five times expansion, however I think the result is affected by the fact that the pre-expansion article was almost exclusively a table of results. There has certainly been five times expansion of article text. Hook ref checks out. hamiltonstone (talk) 05:00, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Triumph Tiger 80

Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 19:29, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

DogsBlog.com

  • ... that since its launch in January 2008, DogsBlog.com has helped to rehome over six thousand dogs in the United Kingdom?

Created by Miyagawa (talk). Self nom at 19:24, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • I thought the same thing and changed some of its use in the article (was used 6 times); however, I looked up the term and it is in a few dictonarys as a term specific to finding a new home for animals or animals that have been adopted so I left it in the hook. should possibly link it to the wiki def if it in there yet. Calmer Waters 02:09, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Erling Folkvord

Erling Folkvord

5x expanded by Trust Is All You Need (talk). Nominated by Meco (talk) at 17:21, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Carden-Baynes Auxiliary

Created by User:TSRL (talk). Self nom at 16:54, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Société Amicale des Originaires de l'A.E.F.

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 16:52, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Strategic Command (video game series)

Created by ArCgon (talk). Self nom at 16:39, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Dutch intervention in Bali (1849)

Created by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Nominated by Per Honor et Gloria (talk) at 15:29, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The British Invasion (Dexter)

Created by 97198 (talk). Self nom at 13:11, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Conquest of Goa (1510)

Created by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Nominated by Per Honor et Gloria (talk) at 08:20, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on December 12

Seenotdienst

A 1930s-era biplane, marked with a Nazi swastika, resting on its floats on the water

Created by Binksternet (talk). Self nom at 03:44, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Roland Nilsson (athlete)

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 17:53, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


SS Hilda

  • ... that there were only six survivors from the wreck of SS Hilda (pictured)?

5x expanded by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 10:40, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Breachacha crannog

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 08:25, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

List of New York Mets first-round draft picks

Created by Staxringold (talk). Self nom at 00:19, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Caroline von Wolzogen

Portrait of Caroline von Wolzogen by Carl von Ambère

Created by Chick Bowen (talk). Self nom at 23:53, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alabama Department of Environmental Management

Created by Altairisfar (talk). Self nom at 22:57, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Home Movies (season 1)

Created by SuperFlash101 (talk). Nominated by SuperFlash101 (talk) at 22:20, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Talking System

Created by MisterWiki (talk). Self nom at 21:07, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Working on it. --MisterWiki talk contribs 19:52, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
 Done adding refs --MisterWiki talk contribs 00:18, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Punta de Lobos

Punta de Lobos rocks

Created by MisterWiki (talk). Self nom at 21:09, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Clout's Come Home Again

Created by Mattisse (talk). Self nom at 19:02, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

A Plumm Summer

5x expanded by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 18:54, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Date, length of expansion (DYK check is not accounting for proir version after a bot corrected a vandalized edit), and hook verified. Added additional references for hook as I was a little concerned that it came from a forum (thru a forum that appears to be editted by journalists). Nice job Calmer Waters 18:32, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • The Montana Forum is the name of the newspaper. It's owned by Lee Enterprises. The Montana Forum itself has no staff, but instead republishes articles from other Lee-owned newspapers such as the Billings Gazette, The Missoulian, the Helena Independent Record, the Montana Standard, and the Ravalli Republic. And, like most newspapers, the Forum also published AP articles. Back when I lived in Montana, the Forum had maybe eight to 10 pages each day. (Ah, wilderness!) Thanks for the additional cite, too. - Tim1965 (talk) 19:39, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • I just meant I was a little concerned; however, as you have stated, it is a not a forum in that anyone can post articles. Just thought I would add an additional cite, incase others might have also wondered. Was just thrown off by the name. I was inclined to pass it as at did appear to have editoral oversight. Just thought would add cite I found while trying to research the Montana Forum. Kindly Calmer Waters 04:46, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Phil Northrup

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 18:38, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Cornelius S. Muller House

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 16:14, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Allied siege of La Rochelle

Created by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Nominated by Per Honor et Gloria (talk) at 15:42, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The Bacon Cookbook

Created by Cirt (talk). Self nom at 13:28, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Dùn Beic

Dùn Beic, 1900

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 09:38, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Neocatastrophism

  • Comment: A much better hock might be created in regard to the Earth's age and Fermi's paradox but my gray cells are not working very well at this moment.

Created by LittleHow (talk). Self nom at 07:11, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • I used "biology" to avoid repeating the word "life" twice. I take them to be synonyms though biology has the connotations at least for me of including ecology while life ideas also of biology-like but nonliving things such as the game of life.--LittleHow (talk) 16:12, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Memorial Arch of Tilton

Memorial Arch of Tilton

5x expanded by Found5dollar (talk). Self nom at 03:50, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The first line of the Article says "Memorial Arch of Tilton, sometimes referred to as Tilton's Folly,[2] is a historic arch on Elm Street in Northfield, New Hampshire, on a hill overlooking the town of Tilton." All of the book sources can be found on google boook... i linked them in the references. here is the one in question. Also, if you can think of a better hook, by all means.

--Found5dollar (talk) 15:35, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I assumed, without clicking on the link, that Northfield was a county rather than a town, my apologies. However, I still think the hook is a bit misleading, because although the arch is not physically in the town of Tilton, it's "on a hill overlooking" it, which is not terribly unusual. In which case, I will take up your offer and propose an alt hook:
Ok. I guess you are right about the misleading part. I like the Alt.--Found5dollar (talk) 14:08, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

JNR Class C61

  • ... that the JNR Class C61 locomotives were the first locomotives in Japan to incorporate automatic stokers?

Created by DAJF (talk). Nominated by Coldplay Expert (talk) at 02:57, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on December 11

Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance

Metallica in London, 2003

5x expanded by Cannibaloki (talk). Self nom at 00:21, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The Caper Chronicles

Created by Parent5446 (talk). Self nom at 23:18, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alaska Central Railroad Tunnel No. 1

  • ... that the Alaska Central Railroad's Tunnel #1 was a railroad tunnel that curved at 14 degrees so that the railroad could complete a 235 degree turn?

Created by Grsz11 (talk). Self nom at 17:07, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Michigan Wolverines men's track and field team

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 00:34, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sven-Ivar Seldinger

Created by Calmer Waters (talk). Self nom at 11:30, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Diddley Daddy

  • ... that the 1955 Bo Diddley song "Diddley Daddy" was originally called "Diddy Diddy Dum Dum," but the lyrics had to be rewritten in the studio for contractual reasons?

Created by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 19:50, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Shepherds Flat Wind Farm

5x expanded by Aboutmovies (talk). Nominated by Aboutmovies (talk) at 09:50, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Potamon fluviatile

Freshwater crab

Created by Stemonitis (talk). Self nom at 07:55, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Verified after adding "may" to the hook. Can't absolutely confirm the image is CCA as the original sourcelink no longer links to the correct page, but other than that the licencing appears to be in order. Gatoclass (talk) 10:33, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sir James Shaw, 1st Baronet

Created by Rodhullandemu (talk). Self nom at 01:54, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Boston Brigade Band

  • ... that the Boston Brigade Band was in existence for over 40 years; being in operation from 1821 to 1862?

Created by M2545 (talk). Nominated by Coldplay Expert (talk) at 23:17, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

comment. if its too small just tell me and ill make the hook larger.--Coldplay Expért Let's talk 23:28, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cheryl Cole's Night In

Created by WossOccurring (talk). Self nom at 22:39, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Patronage (book)

File:Beard-MariaEdgeworth.jpg

Created by Mattisse (talk). Self nom at 21:17, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ole Colbjørnsen

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 19:52, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The Expulsion of the Déisi

Created by Cuchullain (talk). Self nom at 18:56, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Sékouba Konaté

Created by Fleetflame (talk). Self nom at 17:41, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Dodo bird (talk). Self nom at 14:06, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • The fact for the first portion of hook regarding the Bernese Mountain Dog is not in the article. The hook is also not setup as a single question. suggest:
  • ALT1 ... that the practice of breeding show dogs has produced popular sire effects that reduces genetic diversity and can exacerbate the spread of inherited diseases? Calmer Waters 05:08, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Salt industry in Ghana

  • ... that the Ghana Export Promotion Council (GEPC) has identified the salt industry sector in Ghana as an important one to aid the diversification of the economy and to supply western Africa?

Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 13:58, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Wormleighton Manor

Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 12:22, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Grassy Island

Created by Notorious4life (talk). Self nom at 03:38, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on December 10

Queen of Elphame

Created/expanded by Ihcoyc (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 17:37, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Irish budget, 2010

Created by Ebelular (talk). Expanded and nominated by Candlewicke (talk) at 03:19, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I Am (film)

  • ... that the idea for the Indian film I Am originated when the director had too many ideas to fit into one short film?

Created by Copana2002 (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 17:30, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Current prose is only 1020, where a minimum required would be 1500. Would it be possible to expand this further? A suggestion would be breaking the plot section (which is not being counted right now) from bullet statements to paragraph form. Calmer Waters 17:49, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

United States Olympic Trials (track and field)

Created by Trackinfo (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 17:26, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Don McEwen

  • ... that Michigan's Don McEwen, two-time NCAA champion in the two-mile run, also won consecutive Big Ten cross country championships even though his school had no varsity cross country team?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 02:44, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

John Torreano

  • ... that for over thirty years John Torreano has created “real fake art” by using fake gemstones in his one of a kind art works?

Created by HstryQT (talk). Nominated by HstryQT (talk) at 21:15, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Charles Fryatt

Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 06:42, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Chuck Pratt

Chuck Pratt in Yosemite Valley in the early 1960s
Chuck Pratt in Yosemite Valley in the early 1960s

Created by User:Cullen328 (User talk:Cullen328). Self nom at 06:09, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building

Front facade of the Joseph T. Smitherman Historic Building

Created by Altairisfar (talk). Self nom at 00:21, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Nathan Drake (character)

Created by Scapler (talk). Nominated by Scapler (talk) at 23:33, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

C. R. formula

  • ... that the C. R. formula was a proposal that had failed during the Gandhi-Jinnah talks in 1944?

Created by Wikiality123 (talk). Nominated by ConCompS (talk) at 23:18, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

ALT2 avoids being too negative as well as gives a glimpse into what the formula was about. Wiki San Roze †αLҝ 11:20, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
ALT2 looks excellent. ConCompS (Talk to me) 13:57, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

LICOPA affair

  • ... that in seeking to overcome the thaw in Congo–Zaire relations in the early 1970s due to the LICOPA affair, Congolese authorities sentenced a Zairean opposition member to three years imprisonment?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 23:03, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Bahamian general election, 2002

5x expanded by Davewild (talk). Self nom at 22:06, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Shallet Turner

Arms of Cambridge University

Created by Moonraker2 (talk). Nominated by Moonraker2 (talk) at 20:43, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • We normally try to avoid negative hooks. "Interesting" is not the only thing we have to consider. It's not such a big deal in this case, but a more positive hook would be preferred if one is available. ≈ Chamal talk ¤ 02:00, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Trần Dynasty

5x expanded by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 11:42, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Older nominations

Articles created/expanded on December 9

First Columbia County Courthouse, People v. Croswell

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 20:10, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Zeeuws spek

Created by Glane23 (talk). Self nom at 19:42, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ali Puli

18th century depiction of Ali Puli by Burghard de Groot

Created by Jpb1301 (talk). Self nom at 01:16, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Hotspot Ecosystem Research and Man's Impact On European Seas

  • ... that ?The HERMIONE project studies the distribution of hotspot ecosystems, how they interact with each other, and looks at how they are effected by climate change.

Created by Hermione p (talk). Nominated by RadManCF: ([[User talk:|talk]]) at 02:18, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Among other details, the hook should link to the article (compare to the other hooks or see I4). Like this:
  • ALT1:... that the HERMIONE project studies the distribution of hotspot ecosystems, how they interact with each other, and how they are affected by climate change? Art LaPella (talk) 06:20, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Flint Hanner

Flint Hanner
Flint Hanner

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 02:38, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

History of Parliament

Created by Sam Blacketer (talk). Self nom at 22:39, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Vettius Agorius Praetextatus

5x expanded by TakenakaN (talk). Self nom at 13:20, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Forest migration

Created by Jsplantguy (talk). Nominated by Bruce1ee (talk) at 09:48, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Harry V. Gates

Created by Aboutmovies (talk). Nominated by Aboutmovies (talk) at 09:02, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Edward Stafford (diplomat)

  • ... that the English ambassador to Paris, Edward Stafford, is suspected of having given confidential information to Spain before the Spanish Armada in 1588?

Created by Bencherlite (talk). Self nom at 08:12, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Harriet Phillips Bungalow

  • Comment: This is unusual because, as the title of the article about catalog houses suggests, they are strongly associated with Sears. But it wasn't the only company making them

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 03:59, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The historical research done as part of the NRHP nom found a very similar bungalow in the catalog of an Iowa company at the time ... materials, layout, everything. But there's no bill of sale to an owner on file that would prove it (this is often the case with catalog houses. Their status has to be demonstrated indirectly). Daniel Case (talk) 16:19, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Art Lentini

ALT ... that former Louisiana State Senator Art Lentini tried to make gambling on cockfighting illegal before he obtained the votes in 2007 to outlaw the practice in his state?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 03:28, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Charlotte von Lengefeld

Portrait of Charlotte von Lengefeld

Created by Chick Bowen (talk). Self nom at 23:00, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alt 1. ... that Charlotte von Lengefeld (pictured) was the author of several works that have been attributed to her husband, Friedrich Schiller? Ericoides (talk) 12:18, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Date, length and refs check out. (Ref accepted in good faith if alt hook is used.) Ericoides (talk) 12:18, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I have some doubts about the alt hook, actually. The editors' intentions in including Die Heimliche Heirat and the shorter pieces in Schiller's collected works are not clear, at least to me. I worded it more carefully than this in the text: they are included in the edition (I assume as possibly FS's), not necessarily explicitly attributed to FS. Chick Bowen 16:41, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
In the text you wrote, "She has also been identified as the author of several works posthumously included in collected editions of her husband's work, notably the novel Die heimliche Heirat (The Secret Marriage)." That suggests strongly to me that she was the author of works considered to be by Schiller ("collected editions of her husband's work [my emphasis]"). Perhaps you might modify this sentence to reflect what you have asserted in your last message; as the text stands at the moment there is not the slightest suggestion that these works were included in the collected edition but not attributed to Schiller. The purpose of my Alt was to fashion a more attractive hook to entice readers to an interesting article and an interesting character. Ericoides (talk) 19:04, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I have clarified the "Works" section of the article. I think the real problem here is a technical one having to do with the term "attribution": in scholarly terms there's a key difference between a putative attribution (assuming anything found in somebody's desk is by that person absent other evidence) and positive attribution. That's why I wanted to avoid the term. Anyway, thanks for your edits and comments. Chick Bowen 19:44, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Haakon Bingen

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 11:02, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Argyroxiphium grayanum

Created by Alawa (talk). Nominated by Fuhghettaboutit (talk) at 05:36, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Perfect Castaway

5x expanded by Pedro thy master (talk). Nominated by Pedro thy master (talk) at 01:20, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hook is smaller, how can i make it larger--Pedro J. the rookie 12:43, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The hook was too large according to our rules. That's why we made it smaller. It's the article that needs to be larger. It needs to be so much larger that it would be easier to start over with a new article. For more explanation, please see Q1, M3 and maybe User:Art LaPella/Long hook. Art LaPella (talk) 23:15, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on December 8

William Ganz

Created by Scanlan (talk). Nominated by Cannibaloki (talk) at 18:48, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Connaught Theatre

Connaught Theatre, Worthing, West Sussex

  • ... that the Connaught Theatre (pictured) in Worthing is a rare example of a cinema being converted into a theatre in the 1930s, when the reverse was common?
  • Comment: Better hook wording welcome. Created by Peetred and expanded by me.

Created by Peetred (talk), Hassocks5489 (talk). Nominated by Hassocks5489 (talk) at 23:07, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sturdivant Hall

Sturdivant Hall, Selma, Alabama, USA

Created by Altairisfar (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 20:23, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Twice Through the Heart

Created by Peter cohen (talk). Self nom at 20:14, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Million Dollar Challenge (poker)

5x expanded by PokerPlayingPadre (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 03:31, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment: The hook's reference appears to be a press release by FOX that was distributed (usually for pay) by Marketwire, not an external source. Is there an external reference for the hook? CB...(ö) 03:00, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Belus (album)

Created by Óðinn (talk). Self nom at 19:27, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

ALT:... that the Norwegian black metal band Burzum is to release its first studio album after a 10-year hiatus? Óðinn ☭☆ talk 08:56, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, perhaps its just me and other opinions are welcome, but this one sounds too promotional for main page. Materialscientist (talk) 11:16, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Not sure what you mean by that. The hook is a well referenced, objective fact. Óðinn ☭☆ talk 18:26, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry Odin, but I agree with Materialscientist. Anyway, the hook does not seem interesting. I prefer my own, ha!--Cannibaloki 20:10, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Good luck citing it. The backlash against the original title was not covered by reliable sources. And will someone please explain how my hook is too "promotional"? Óðinn ☭☆ talk 20:40, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
To put it bluntly, it reads as an invitation to (buy or go for a concert or alike) a specific commercial product, or as a direct promotion of that group. Materialscientist (talk) 00:18, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Can we, please, stick to the rules? You're welcome to try and challenge the factual accuracy or neutrality of the article. It's awfully presumptuous of you to suggest that the mere mentioning of a commercial product is somehow akin to promoting it. Especially considering how we had this as a today's featured article just a week ago. Óðinn ☭☆ talk 02:51, 14 December 2009 (UTC).[reply]

Actually, this discussion is about a rule: WP:DYKAR#F10 which re-emphasizes WP:ADVERTISING, although that rule's subjective nature allows for differences of opinion. Art LaPella (talk) 03:01, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
And this doesn't apply to our FAs? To quote from the above "Remain in Light was widely acclaimed by critics. Praise centered on its cohesive merging of disparate genres and sonic experimentation. The record has featured in several publications' lists of the best albums of the 1980s and the best albums of all time." My hook is nowhere near this "promotional". Óðinn ☭☆ talk 03:08, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
(i) The requirements to a DYK hook on the main page are quite different from those to a text of an article (ii) other precedents are no excuse (BTW, I do consider ALT more promotional than the quote above) (iii) consider this as my referee opinion, which you can question. Materialscientist (talk) 04:06, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
You do know that the FAs regularly appear on the main page, right? The quote above is one such instance from December 7. To hold DYKs to a higher standard then FAs is simply ludicrous. Concerning ii, I can only shake my head in disbelief at how can anyone find the claims of one the best albums of all time to be less promotional. Óðinn ☭☆ talk 04:34, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
ALT2:... that Burzum's seventh studio album Belus was originally titled Den Hvite Guden (Norwegian for "The White God"), but it was changed to avoid racism? Nominator = Cannibaloki 15:59, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Would it be BLP-okay to drop the murder part, to make this?
Ucucha 03:05, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
This is Ok with me, but other opinions are welcome. Materialscientist (talk) 04:06, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Marko Vovchok

  • ... that Marko Vovchok became one of the most famous Ukrainian writers while she wasn't a native speaker of Ukrainian and learnt it only at the age of 25?

Created/expanded by Microcell (talk)). Nominated by Microcell (talk) at 16:30, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, Microcell. No, I'm afraid the two references available in the article now are not enough to pass this. Most of the article is unsourced, so there is no way to verify that information. Since this is one of Wikipedia's core policies, a good level of referencing is expected from articles nominated for DYK. You will at least need to to provide references (from reliable sources—online or offline, and even Ukrainian language sources, it doesn't matter) to her works and claims of success. ≈ Chamal talk ¤ 18:30, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Actually there are 4 references (including one offline book) and at least two of them verify the required fact, what does it lack else?--Microcell (talk) 18:44, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
An ALT1 could be something like ... that Marko Vovchok, a famous Ukrainian writer of the 19th century, was not a native speaker of Ukrainian and learnt it only at the age of 25? But, we need to reference this and other facts of the article (I don't see support for "learning Ukranian at 25 yro" yet; it is not about number of references, but about what they actually say and where do they come from). Russian or Ukrainian is fine, but I would prefer on-line sources please. BTW, you certainly know that Ukrainian version of this article is more elaborate and is easy to translate, but the key point is to confirm the facts. Materialscientist (talk) 00:28, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Hm... "learnt at the age of 25" (i.e. in 1858) is a corollary of "From 1851 till 1858 she lived in Chernihiv,... learning the Ukrainian ... language". Although the term "learnt" itself is vague, it's possible to write "in her twenties" (certainly, if it's not too late).--Microcell (talk) 16:17, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Look, we are working here on the final　result, namely the article and its hook. The article is not properly referenced yet. What you said above is not in ref. 5, but in ref. 1 and in quite different phrasing (which does not really say she learned Ukranian by 25). Worse is that she studied in Kharkiv as a child, which does imply she knew Ukranian (even if someone proves she studied in a Russian school, she was living in Ukraine). More work needed before this can pass.
An ALT2 could be ... that Marko Vovchok, a famous Ukrainian writer of the 19th century, was not a native speaker of Ukrainian? but even this needs proper justification (we don't know from the present article state which language she was speaking in her family) Materialscientist (talk) 05:40, 15 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

St Mary's Church, Goring-by-Sea

Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 23:23, 8 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • I'm concerned about the use of the word "traditionalist": the reference is hidden behind a wall, but if it doesn't use that specific word it shouldn't be used. It would be preferable if the specific objections were recounted. Mangoe (talk) 16:35, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The quote from the source is: "opposition from traditionalists at diocesan advisory committee [was] resolved by George Bell presiding in his own consistory court". If Worthing Library holds the Ecclesiastical Law Journal, I will be able to add more details from the other source referenced as well. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 17:37, 9 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Sadly it does not take that journal, but here is an ALT using info from another newly acquired source and avoiding that wording:
ALT1: ... that opponents of Hans Feibusch's "violently masculine and brutal" Christ in Majesty mural at St Mary's Church, Goring-by-Sea took their case to a consistory court? Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 23:50, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

List of Nelson Cricket Club professionals

Created by BigDom (talk). Nominated by BigDom (talk) at 20:34, 8 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Rancho Monserate

Created by Emargie (talk). Nominated by Binksternet (talk) at 18:12, 8 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kaitlyn Maher

Created by Pga1965 (talk). Nominated by J Milburn (talk) at 12:24, 8 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


IWGP Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Championship

5x expanded by Wrestlinglover (talk). Self nom at 09:25, 8 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Articles created/expanded on December 7

Reşadiye shooting

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Nominated by Candlewicke (talk) at 18:44, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • This is in line with what the sources say, but it's rather vague, and I'm not sure what exactly they are referring to. The NY Times says it is the deadliest in "the region", the Turkish General Staff simply that it is the "biggest since the 1990s". However, there was another, bigger PKK attack in April somewhere else in Turkey. Ucucha 01:44, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Schäffer affair

Created Ktr101 (talk). Nominated by Ktr101 (talk) at 03:57, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on December 6

German art

5x expanded by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 04:26, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion & referencing continues, but this is a summary style survey article. Johnbod (talk) 04:26, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Something should be done here as this nom will soon hit the bottom of the page: potentially great article, but is must be completed (in some form) before launching it to the main page. At least major facts and paragraphs should be referenced. Materialscientist (talk) 08:32, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The article could certainly do with more references. Personally though, I would be inclined to make an exception to our usual approach in the spirit of WP:IAR, as in spite of the shortage of refs, it's a very nice article of the WP:SUMMARY type and Johnbod knows his stuff. There is very little risk in this case that the article contains factually incorrect material. All the same I think we should wait until it hits the bottom of the page to give Johnbod a little more time to add refs before we promote. Gatoclass (talk) 04:27, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with Gatoclass and left a PS at Johnbod's talk page encouraging more refs. hamiltonstone (talk) 05:00, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for these kind words! I've been away but can now add some more. I think the main framework, at a roughly appropriate & consistent level of detail, is mostly there, apart from post WW2 (so a bit of addition there would be welcome). For my money it is not the "major facts" that especially need refs, but the rare bits of detailed info, & that is the path I've tried to follow, while giving chapter refs for the broader periods. Fortunately the articles linked to are overall not in too bad shape, and there is no requirement to ref Subject-specific common knowledge, which much of this article is, unless it is challenged. Johnbod (talk) 22:32, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
As you can see, the original picture you suggested is gone here because it was fair use. Could you suggest an alternative hook with associated image, so that it can still be promoted as a lead hook? Ucucha 22:41, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Ok, will get one. Johnbod (talk) 23:36, 14 December 2009 (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'). Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination.

Articles for December 24 – Christmas Eve

Ndocciata

2006 Ndocciata in Agnone, Italy

Created by Stundra (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 10:45, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sure. It's good to keep things "short and sweet". Thanks. --PFHLai (talk) 06:40, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles for December 25 – Christmas Day

Benji's Very Own Christmas Story

Created by Miyagawa (talk). Self nom at 12:05, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Christmas Scandal

Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 22:48, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Open Christmas Letter

Created by Binksternet (talk). Self nom at 22:05, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Fountain Inn, Ashurst

Fountain Inn, Ashurst, West Sussex

Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 13:40, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Christmas cookies

5x expanded by Miyagawa (talk). Nominated by Miyagawa (talk) at 00:52, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Don't forget to mention Tirggel from Switzerland. (e.g. ) We had them for DYK last X'mas. --PFHLai (talk) 06:54, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Eggnog Riot

Davis in 1861

Created by Miller17CU94 (talk). Nominated by Miller17CU94 (talk) at 20:56, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Scrooge (1913 film)

Created by Jack1956 (talk). Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 20:20, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • It meets the basic criteria, but a few things to consider: 1. To show that these were indeed the first and second times he played the role, the reference should point to the actor biography page on IMDb, not the film page. I've fixed this. 2. Consider using proper Template:Citation or one of the :Cite templates (book, web, news) instead of simple links. 3. The External links are just duplications of the references, and are probably redundant. 4. Template:Infobox film is useful. Lampman (talk) 18:40, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Well, the reliability of IMDb is a perennial issue, prior discussion can be found here. My take is that it's fine for credits, though it's not to be trusted for biographical information or trivia. Though your source seems reliable, it doesn't really say that this was the second time Hicks had played the part, does it? This is where IMDb comes in handy. Lampman (talk) 03:24, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Scrooge, or, Marley's Ghost

Created by Jack1956 (talk). Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 12:13, 11 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Actually (not to over-use that word) the source goes on to call it the "first cinematic excursion into Dickens' most popular tale", which seems to be an acknowledgement that it's the first known version of the work. But your version is fine too. Lampman (talk) 03:33, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

David Christmas

Created by Harrias (talk). Self nom at 16:16, 10 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

A Dog Named Christmas

Created by Rej5y7 (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 06:13, 1 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Peace Candle

The Peace Candle

  • Comment: I've never done a DYK for a special occasion date, so sorry if I've handled it wrong at all. Please note, Holmes is supposed to flip the switch on November 27, so I figure after that time I can change it to past tense. Does that work? If not, I can come up with an alt, but I'll be gone for the next three or four days for the holiday, so I can handle it when I get back...

Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 04:45, 25 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • This report:[1] doesn't mention anything about Holmes taking part in the lighting. In fact it was Judge Jack Panella who won the auction to light the candle, and he only expressed an intention to ask Holmes to participate. Unless documentation can be found that Holmes was actually there, a new hook must be found (which shouldn't be hard; it's an interesting subject.) Lampman (talk) 20:58, 6 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Sorry guys, I'm not used to checking the Christmas section of the DYK I sort of forgot about this until I got Little Mountain's message! lol. Lampman is right, and I even checked with the local newspaper to confirm: Holmes was invited, but it turns out he did not participate. I'm planning further expansions to this article before Christmas, but here is an alt lead for now...

Phineas and Ferb's Christmas Vacation

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy performing

  • Comment: Seeing that Jerk de Soleil thing on DYK this morning, and the fact that we finally have a future episode of this show with actual press coverage beforehand, is a great opportunity. It was either this, or saying that they think its going to be a holiday classic.

Created by ViperSnake151 (talk). Self nom at 22:17, 16 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Well, with the title "change" (noting that most sources now omit the "'s" from the title, I'm just gonna make a little adjustment to my hook proposal. ViperSnake151  Talk  02:17, 8 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Helen Bright Clark

  • ... that Helen Bright Clark was one of more than 100 signers of an "Open Christmas Letter" written at the end of 1914 as a plea for peace among the women of the world?

Created by Binksternet (talk). Self nom at 03:21, 12 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

See also

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