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 | author        = User
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Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on February 14

Alhaji Grunshi

Created by Hart of the Wud (talk). Self nom at 18:29, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frank Allen (footballer)

  • Comment: I think this is interesting as 24 is quite an old age to start a professional sports career

Created by BigDom (talk). Self nom at 18:13, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great Central Mines

Created by Calistemon (talk). Nominated by Calistemon (talk) at 13:32, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda

Created by Kayau (talk). Nominated by Kayau (talk) at 12:38, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mainz carnival

  • ... that the Rosenmontagszug of the Mainz carnival was presented in cinema 100 years ago?

Nomination by --Symposiarch (talk) 12:21, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Olof Strömstierna

Manchester Tram number 765

Created by User:Msrasnw (talk). Nominated by User:Msrasnw (talk) at 11:10, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ken Emerson

  • ... that cartoonist Ken Emerson wrote the second-longest running comic strip in Australia?

Created by WWGB (talk). Self nom at 08:27, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Gigahearts

  • ... that the 2006 album Gigahearts included a single entitled "Beatcrusher" that was later released on the Saw IV soundtrack and was responsible for their increased popularity in America?

Created by GroundZ3R0 002 (talk). Nominated by GroundZ3R0 002 (talk) at 08:14, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Khúc Thừa Dụ

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 05:25, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


St. Sebastian Roman Catholic Church

  • Comment: 2,347 (no spaces) / 2,795 (with spaces)

Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 04:19, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Florida Black Bear

  • ... that over 100 Florida Black Bears are killed on Florida roadways each year? (Dead bear pictured)

5x expanded by Marcusmax (talk). Self nom at 04:08, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Iro ni Ide ni Keri Waga Koi wa

Created by Rcjsuen (talk). Self nom at 04:00, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Charles I Insulted by Cromwell's Soldiers

Detail of Charles I Insulted

Created by MickMacNee (talk). Self nom at 03:05, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Super Monkey Ball: Step & Roll

5x expanded by MuZemike (talk). Nominated by MuZemike (talk) at 01:45, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nanoraphidia

Created by Kevmin (talk). Self nom at 01:29, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on February 13

Altar de Sacrificios

5x expanded by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 14:14, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Moses Russell

Moses Russell
  • ... that in 1929, Wales international footballer Moses Russell (pictured) was threatened with a pistol during a pitch invasion whilst on a tour of Canada?

5x expanded by Daemonic Kangaroo (talk). Nominated by Daemonic Kangaroo (talk) at 06:54, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Royal Tobacco Factory

The Royal Tobacco Factory

Created by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 00:57, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lee Seung-Hoon

Created by Kuzwa (talk). Nominated by Kuzwa (talk) at 00:00, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Adjusted it a bit? --Kuzwa (talk) 01:26, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
26 too long. NativeForeigner Talk/Contribs 03:00, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Try now. --Kuzwa (talk) 03:32, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Beit Hanoun wedge

Created by Ynhockey (talk). Self nom at 23:06, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Memories Off 5: Togireta Film

5x expanded by Rcjsuen (talk). Self nom at 20:06, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Marc'Antonio Mazzoleni

Created by JohnPomeranz (talk). Self nom at 19:09, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


David Wilson (footballer born 1884)

David Wilson

Created by BigDom (talk). Self nom at 17:57, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Numerically-controlled oscillator

5x expanded by JPatterson (talk). Self nom at 17:35, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not yet at 5x expansion (currently 4109 from 1115 = 3.7x), also the title needs to be in the hook and the fact needs an in-line cite at the end, if this is your first nomination, have a look at Wikipedia:Did you know/Onepage. Mikenorton (talk) 18:27, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for the feedback. This was a complete rewrite. Everything is new except the title. Seems like perhaps there should be another template for this case. I'll fix the other things - Thanks. JPatterson (talk) 18:33, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
There's no need for a new template. As per rule F2 it doesn't matter how bad the article was previously, it still has to be a 5x expansion. -- BigDom 18:54, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could somebody check this again? I think its ok now. Thanks JPatterson (talk) 21:36, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The expansion is OK now (the prose is 5.7x bigger than on 29 January), but there are still a couple of problems. The capitalisation in section headings needs sorting out e.g. "Phase Accumulator" and "Spurious Products" should be "Phase accumulator" and "Spurious products". Also, the article lacks some citation; the first two paragraphs of the Phase Accumulator section don't have a reference between them and Did You Know generally requires at least one cite per paragraph. -- BigDom 08:52, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Good catch. Fixed now. JPatterson (talk) 15:25, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Barrence Whitfield

Created by Ghmyrtle (talk). Nominated by Ghmyrtle (talk) at 17:23, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur Stayner

Created by Mattisse. Self nom at 16:49, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russula integra

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 16:49, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Janet Vida Watson

5x expanded by Mikenorton (talk). Self nom at 16:34, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arved Crüger

Created by MisterBee1966 (talk). Self nom at 16:29, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length and date verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. A few points of order, though; 1) When you submit a hook, please place the nominated article in bold. 2) When creating an article with non-standard English characters, please create a redirect from the "normal" letters. That said, it's a shame there's not more to be written on Hohn; this could be a nice double nomination. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 17:15, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Philippine House of Representatives elections in Central Luzon, 2010

5x expanded by Howard the Duck (talk). Nominated by Howard the Duck (talk) at 16:08, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Did you exclude the tables, templates and stuff? The only prose were the generic "(xxx) is the incumbent but he is on his third consecutive term..." The only somewhat long prose was the explanation on what happened to the ill-fated Malolos district. –Howard the Duck 17:29, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Yeah, the script we use highlights what it is counting as prose; most of the districts are that simple "x is the incumbent" but there are a few that have longer amounts of prose. I'm not seeing anything counted by the script that shouldn't be, though, of course, a second opinion is absolutely welcomed. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 17:34, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Heh, those bloody IPs that added something. LOL. I can add info on other races the 15,000 is attainable. –Howard the Duck 17:37, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of international cricket centuries by Brian Lara

Brian Lara

Created by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 13:20, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Horagolla National Park

Created by Chanakal (talk). Self nom at 13:05, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Philippine gubernatorial elections, 2010

5x expanded by Howard the Duck (talk). Nominated by Howard the Duck (talk) at 11:20, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dean Fredericks

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 07:02, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alphastates

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 04:11, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on February 12

Crystal Taliefero

Created by WWGB (talk). Self nom at 08:35, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


The triptychs of Francis Bacon

Created by Ceoil (talk). Self nom at 21:38, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Al-Harith ibn Jabalah

5x expanded by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 14:31, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tiller Ranger Station

Created by Orygun (talk). Nominated by Orygun (talk) at 03:35, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chris Waters

Created by TenPoundHammer (talk). Nominated by TenPoundHammer (talk) at 21:43, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Old Harbor Light (Savannah, Georgia)

Old Harbor Light

Created by KudzuVine (talk). Nominated by KudzuVine (talk) at 21:38, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Coregonus hoyi

  • ... that the bloater (pictured), which inhabits the depths of the Great Lakes, swells when brought to the surface?

5x expanded by Innotata (talk). Self nom at 21:25, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dương Vân Nga

Statue of Dương Vân Nga

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 20:24, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Quartet San Francisco

Created by Binksternet (talk). Self nom at 19:28, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Bottle Conjuror

  • ... that in 1749 London newspapers advertised that at the Haymarket Theatre, and in full view of the audience, the Bottle Conjuror would climb into in a wine bottle?

Created by Parrot of Doom (talk). Self nom at 18:43, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Pickles (American Revolution), Battle of Lake Pontchartrain

Created by Magicpiano (talk). Self nom at 18:06, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Baby Tate

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 17:02, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Neil R. Darrach

Created by Ottawa4ever (talk). Self nom at 16:47, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perica Vlašić

Created by Motmit (talk). Self nom at 16:31, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kutch Bustard Sanctuary

5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Himalayan Explorer (talk). Nominated by Himalayan Explorer (talk) at 15:51, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Sichrovsky

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 15:34, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Willy Schaeffler

Created by Maury Markowitz (talk). Self nom at 14:27, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Daniela Raschhofer

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 12:35, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hans Kronberger (politician)

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 10:42, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

College Sports Information Directors of America

Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Self nom at 07:26, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thomas Bassett Macaulay

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 06:12, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Vespula flaviceps

Created by Intelligentsium (talk). Self nom at 03:50, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1

For a more appealing image:


I'd suggest linking to the Japanese cuisine article from either proposed hooks. --PFHLai (talk) 13:36, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Threatening the President of the United States

Created by Tisane (talk). Self nom 12 February 2010 (UTC)

Antelope Island State Park

  • Comment: map is a featured picture

5x expanded by Dincher (talk). Nominated by Dincher (talk) at 00:35, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

IAAF Road Race Label Events

Created by Sillyfolkboy (talk). Self nom at 00:20, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Hi Calmer Waters. I think this is close enough to the threshold to pass and it's clear that the bullet points aren't used for disconnected text, but rather as a way to highlight a group of paragraphs. I could just as easily have used plain paragraphs or headers, the difference would be negligible. Is it possible to make an exception? Cheers! Sillyfolkboy (talk) (edits)Join WikiProject Athletics! 13:34, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


2005 TCU Horned Frogs football team

Created by Ute in DC (talk). Self nom at 00:10, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on February 11

Arlington Club

  • ... that the Arlington Club (pictured), a private club organized by business and banking leaders in Portland, Oregon, excluded women from membership for 123 years before admitting them in 1990?

Created by Finetooth (talk). Self nom at 18:41, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Beaverkill Valley Inn

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 06:36, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Open Boat

5x expanded by Yllosubmarine (talk). Nominated by Yllosubmarine (talk) at 01:34, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Henry A. Peirce

5x expanded by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 00:23, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Culham Bridge

Created by Motmit (talk). Self nom at 13:16, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stefan Kanchev

Created by TodorBozhinov (talk). Nominated by TodorBozhinov (talk) at 08:29, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Demetri McCamey

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 05:11, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Erin Carmody

Created by Canadian Paul (talk). Self nom at 02:43, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cuello

Created by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 23:54, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Electronic gear-shifting system

Created by Thatkid.iven (talk). Nominated by AndrewDressel (talk) at 23:22, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Triatoma dominicana & Trypanosoma antiquus

Created by Kevmin (talk). Self nom at 22:00, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • This hook is very difficult to understand for a non-specialist. I suggest something like this (ALT1):
I have created the Trypanosoma antiquus article and tweaked the alt. hook to be a double nomination. I changed the hook slightly also as sleeping sickness is not mentioned in the type paper but Chagas disease is. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Kevmin (talk • contribs)
Thanks! Sorry for choosing the wrong disease. Ucucha 20:58, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Book of Sand (book)

Created by TomasBat (talk). Self nom at 21:32, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

. AGF Spanish language sources. Hook is a little dull, however. Ceoil sláinte 15:28, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • How about:
ALT1: ... that the title story from The Book of Sand by Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges describes a book with an infinite number of pages?
I've dropped in a cite for the hook. Simon Burchell (talk) 23:37, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Yep. Much better. Ceoil sláinte 00:37, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1619 Jamestown Polish craftsmen strike

Created by Marylanderz (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 20:50, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Somerset CCC players by number of appearances

Viv Richards

Created by Harrias (talk). Self nom at 20:41, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Washboard Willie

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 20:07, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Treaty of Labiau, Treaty of Königsberg (1656)

5x expanded by Skäpperöd (talk). Nominated by Skäpperöd (talk) at 20:59, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wilma B. Liebman

Wilma B. Liebman

Created/expanded by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 19:26, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]





  • Here is an alternative image. ALT rollover: "Wilma B. Liebman testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives in 2007." It's a little less crisp, but much more "active" (if that makes sense). - Tim1965 (talk) 19:31, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Danza de los Voladores de Papantla

5x expanded by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 19:16, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Mudford

Created by Dr.K. λogosπraxis. Nominated by Dr.K. λogosπraxis 18:33, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1835 Paterson Textile Strike

Created by Marylanderz (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 18:29, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Silver nitride

Created by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 17:56, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wolfgang Ilgenfritz

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 14:18, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gerhard Hager

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 13:42, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Trent Waterworks Company

Created by Andrewrabbott (talk). Self nom at 11:37, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

BDTH2

Created by Eubulides (talk). Self nom at 07:40, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Date and length verified. Only question the use of "marketing" as the company has stated that it is "an antioxidant not meant to treat any disease", but rather, it may be suggested that it may be used for autism. Maybe changing it to some have been known to use it for children with autism or something to that nature. Calmer Waters 16:04, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • The compound is being marketed as a dietary supplement because it would be illegal to market it for treating disease; see Dietary supplement #Permissible claims. Even if BDTH2 is being promoted as an autism treatment by websites and doctors and the like, the company is not legally allowed to state that the compound is meant as a treatment. The hook accurately reflects all this, as the hook says nothing about drugs or treatment (just as the company says nothing), and it talks only about use as a dietary supplement (which is what the company says). The word "marketing" could be changed to "promoting"; would that help allay the concerns? Eubulides (talk) 20:15, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lefschetz theorem on (1,1)-classes

Created by Ozob (talk). Self nom at 06:25, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Independent Albums

Created by SteelersFan UK06 (talk). Self nom at 05:53, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Paul Randall Harrington

Expanded by DustFormsWords (talk). Self nom at 05:22, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Huskies of Honor

Created by Grondemar (talk). Self nom at 03:57, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

January 1961 nor'easter

  • ... that during the January 1961 nor'easter on the eve of John F. Kennedy's presidential inauguration, thousands of abandoned cars led to massive traffic jams, including on the inauguration parade route?

Created by Juliancolton (talk). Nominated by Juliancolton (talk) at 03:24, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Up (2009 film)

Created by Tbhotch (talk). Self nom at 02:01, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perry Harrington

5x expanded by Eagles247 (talk). Self nom at 01:38, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lonicera nitida

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 00:40, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on February 10

Magnar Lundemo

Created by Oceanh (talk), Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 15:33, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Claude AnShin Thomas

Created by Viriditas (talk). Self nom at 14:43, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oldfield mouse

  • ... that when oldfield mice give birth, they may gently pull their young out with their forefeet?

Created/expanded by Susanne2009NYC (talk). Nominated by Ucucha (talk) at 13:43, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Phil Harris (fisherman)

  • ... that Captain Phil Harris, best known from the Discovery Channel's reality TV series Deadliest Catch, developed a line of coffees called "Captain's Reserve"?

Created by Dawnseeker2000 (talk). Nominated by Calmer Waters (talk) at 00:02, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Invicta International Airlines

5x expanded by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 11:29, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cleopatra's Barge

Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 00:39, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1867 Manhattan earthquake

  • ... that the 1867 Manhattan earthquake in Kansas, felt over an area of 193,051 square miles (500,000 kilometers) extended as far as Indiana and Illinois?

Created by Ceranthor (talk). Nominated by Ceranthor (talk) at 23:39, 11 February 2010 (UTC) ALT 1 - ... that the city of Manhattan, Kansas, which experienced an earthquake in 1867, is still threatened by an earthquake? ceranthor 23:39, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rolf Nyboe Nettum

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 19:19, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

American Pie (franchise)

5x expanded by Alex Douglas (talk). Self nom at 06:01, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT 1 ... that Eugene Levy is the only actor to star in all seven American Pie films.

  • General comments. First, Alex, when you nominated this hook, you deleted another hook in the process. Please be more careful in the future. Second, DYK Check is showing this as not having been expanded. For this one, though, DYKCheck is wrong- whoever ultimately reviews this, go through the history to verify. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 12:53, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • If the other hook you mean is "Monaco-Russia relations", I think you'll find that it was moved to prepextra. Nonetheless, I'll be extremely careful in DYK from now on. You're right about DYKCheck. Alex Douglas (talk) 02:35, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • The hook you removed was the Lonicera nitida one, now a few above this one. As to this hook, ; the prose section of this article contains no inline citations; the hook fact especally needs an in-line cite immediately after it. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 14:18, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ron Guthrey

  • Comment: moved into mainspace on 10 February 2010

Created by Schwede66 (talk). Self nom at 00:58, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • I think I am going to have to disqualify this one. The article is just too close to the sources. Some examples:
  • Source: Guthrey was entrpreneurial from a young age, at one stage instituting an insurance scheme for caning. He charged a shilling a term and paid out a penny a whack. The scheme came unstuck when a contingent of boarders staged a sleep in and were disciplined accordingly.
  • Article: He was an entrepreneur from a young age, as shown by his insurance scheme for caning. Guthrey charged a shilling a term and paid out a penny per whack. The insurance scheme folded when a number of boarders staged a sleep in and were disciplined accordingly.
  • Source: lay on the battlefield until a German burial party in a captured New Zealand truck found him. In hospital some time later he learned he had been awarded the Military Cross - his parents sent him a newspaper clipping containing the news.
  • Article: He lay on the battlefield until a German burial party in a captured New Zealand truck found him and took him to a hospital. He learned some time later that he had been awarded the Military Cross, as his parents sent him a newspaper clipping containing this news
  • Source: He was strong supporter and closely involved in the development of the Lyttelton Tunnel Road, and the Christchurch International Airport. Mr Guthrey was the chair of the Airport Committee at the time of the opening of the new terminal building in 1960
  • Article: He was strong proponent of the Lyttelton road tunnel, and of the Christchurch International Airport. He chaired the Airport Committee at the time of the opening of the new terminal building in 1960.

Amalgamated Sugar Company

5x expanded by Tedder (talk). Nominated by Tedder (talk) at 20:24, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • alternates:
That last one is probably best, because it explains that Amalgamated was the polluter, not the trademark. tedder (talk) 21:43, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stert and Westbury Railway

Created by Geof Sheppard (talk). Nominated by Geof Sheppard (talk) at 17:11, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Magellan Planet Search Program

"Since" takes "in" rather than "from", which is already implied in "since".--Wetman (talk) 18:09, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Done tweak. --TitanOne (talk) 18:43, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Looking at the sources, it appears that they have discovered what appears to be 5 Jovian-mass planet like objects; however, doesn't it state that they were 4 Jupiter mass planets and a brown dwarf star cite [4][5][6] and specifically [7]? Believe changing Jupiter-mass to Jovian-mass and addressing it within the article may correct this. Unless I'm indeed missing something. Calmer Waters 17:05, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
For the said exact phrase, I used reference [1], specifically the scientific report from the Magellan project. It's Ref [1], section 1, introduction-paragraph 3, alternately at ref [1] there is a section numbered 3 which is titled High-eccentricity Jupiter mass planets from the Magellan Survey. I'm not sure though if this would be enough to warrant the reference, for some reason other scientific communities are more comfortable using the term Jovian-mass rather than Jupiter-mass. If in case this is somewhat not enough citation, are we good to alternately use the term Jovian-mass? Thanks. --TitanOne (talk) 17:20, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I must admit I have very little understanding about the highly detailed in-and-outs of the astrological details given within the sources. It does state that there is no bias against brown dwarf companions and "planets" (cite[1]) when using the array; and the Jupiter-size reference does appears as the title of the section, but then goes into detail about being Jovian-mass objects. Jupiter is considered a Jovian-mass class planet so maybe the terms are somewhat interchangeable. Calmer Waters 17:43, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Marialiese Flemming

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 13:55, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Eh, not quite so fast. "Tabled" means as close to opposite things in the U.S. and Commonwealth as possible. In the Commonwealth, to table a motion means to discuss it. In the U.S., tabling a motion means to stop discussing it. Can we pick another word, please? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 04:32, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
This article explains what I'm trying to say here, in case I left anyone confused. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 04:36, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I agree that "tabled" is better avoided here; perhaps "proposed"? Ucucha 04:41, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I agree. So, would everybody be happy with something as follows?

SS Ellengowan

Created by Spy007au (talk). Nominated by Spy007au ([[User talk:|Spy007au]]) at 08:50, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Henry Arthur Benning

Created by Tedder (talk). Nominated by Tedder (talk) at 07:52, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Date and length verified. second portion of hook fine. Is the use of magnate appropriate here? From reading the article he does not appear to have become extremely wealthy, personally formed any conglomerates, or associated to be the leader in the sugar beet processing industry. This might indeed be the case; however, the article only goes as far stating he was a vice president and general manager and not a CEO, owner, or a pioneer in the trade. Calmer Waters 11:59, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Illegal logging in Madagascar

Illegal logging of rosewood in Madagascar

  • Comment: Other images from the page may be used instead of the one posted here.

Created by Visionholder (talk). Self nom at 06:20, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If anyone's having a problem confirming the date or length due to the fact that I created this page in my private space and dumped it from that sandbox, just drop a note on my talk page or email me and I can share the history. – VisionHolder « talk » 15:33, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wesley Brown Field House

Created by Eagle4000 (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 04:12, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jody Schulz

Created by Eagles247 (talk). Self nom at 03:56, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Walter Alva

Created by User:Wizardman (talk). Self nom at 03:36, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ernest Charles

  • ... that American composer Ernest Charles became widely known in the 1930s after he performed his song Clouds in a New York recital?
  • Comment: I'm assuming good faith towards the creator for the offline reference.

Created by Mugregg (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 01:03, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on February 9

Zoltán Téglás

Zoli Teglas

Created by Eino81 (talk). Self nom at 16:29, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. I hope so, I changed the URL references to text. --Eino81 (talk) 16:40, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
(I took the liberty to remove the tick mark: we use that to indicate an independent reviewer has approved the nomination.) Thanks; it would be even better if you could create full references, perhaps using {{cite web}}, including data such as the author, access date, and publisher, and if you could add sources to the sentences that currently lack them. Ucucha 16:47, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
OK, I took them to cite web. There is only one reference, which is temporarly unaccessable (non relevant for the DYK-fact). --Eino81 (talk) 17:06, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. What makes the reference for the hook (ref. 1) a reliable source? Also, it says only that the is the head volunteer, not that he himself saves injured pelicans. Ucucha 17:25, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I put a new link there. But if you see the Hungarian interview with Zoli (in the external links), you could see him saving a pelican somewhere at the end of it. --Eino81 (talk) 17:42, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Unfortunately, the link to the new ref you provided is dead. Ucucha 17:49, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Try now! I missed one letter --Eino81 (talk) 18:00, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Much better. I'll leave the final approval to someone else in this case. Ucucha 18:19, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
OK, have a nice day! --Eino81 (talk) 18:20, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Titus Turner

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk), Ghmyrtle (talk). Self nom at 01:06, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Patrick Hemingway

Created by Truthkeeper88 (talk). Self nom at 21:22, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Google Buzz

Created by Arjunatgv (talk). Nominated by IBen (talk) at 23:49, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Moved from below, where it didn't belong. Added credits for two people who contributed significantly, but more credits may be necessary as the article has been edited by quite some users. Suggest the following hook (ALT1):
  • ... that Google Buzz allows Gmail users to share messages and links across various social networking websites?

Key Largo Woodrat

Key Largo Woodrat

  • ... that because of the Key Largo Woodrat (pictured), which weighs 260 grams but builds nests that are 4 ft by 6 ft, even the wildlife in Florida was accused of wanting enormous homes?

5x expanded by Drmies (talk) and Ucucha (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 00:11, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • I had rather thought of this (ALT1):
  • Written like a frugal Dutchman. I always thought that the DYK people were more, well, academic. It's clear, Ucucha, that you need to learn more about DYK and about academic behavior! ;) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Drmies (talk • contribs)

Vargula hilgendorfii, Franz Martin Hilgendorf

Created by Stone (talk), Intelligentsium (talk). Self nom at 21:51, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

City of Canterbury budget 2010−2011

Created by Storye book (talk). Nominated by Storye book (talk) at 14:29, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This article includes approx 7000 bytes of text and refs removed from Herne Bay Museum. Most of this 7000 bytes had been added to the Herne Bay Museum page after that article appeared in DYK in December 2009. It was then edited, modified and updated before being transferred to the City of Canterbury budget 2010−2011 page. This still leaves far more that the statutory minimum 5000 bytes of new material, but I am giving this information so that all is fair. New photo to be added on 16 Feb.--Storye book (talk) 14:29, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
No slight to the author - they honestly disclosed all details and even asked me before nominating this - my bad that I forgot. Two reasons: (i) most information of this article is not new by DYK rules (several weeks old) and is collected from other articles. (ii) I can't help it, but this does look like a campaign (or reflection of a campaign). Maybe a good one, but still, I would feel better not promoting it on the main page. Materialscientist (talk) 00:05, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Odd Blood

5x expanded by RB88public (talk). Self nom at 16:00, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

El Tajín

  • ... that the South Ball Court of El Tajín, Mexico, has a panel showing a ballplayer being beheaded?

5x expanded by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 15:41, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Louis A. Merrilat

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 01:50, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mosby Creek Bridge

Created by Smithers7 (talk). Nominated by Smithers7 (talk) at 01:31, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bahá'í Faith in Haiti

Created by Smkolins (talk). Nominated by Thomas.macmillan (talk) at 00:01, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article in question should be linked to at least once in the hook. Stonemason89 (talk) 01:24, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Notified author. smithers - talk 04:47, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Fixed. Can you think of a grammatically correct way to include the full title?--TM 05:53, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford (1921 film), Knickerbocker Theatre (Washington, DC)

Created by Marylanderz (talk). Self nom at 22:37, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Camp Na'aleh

  • ALT1:... that Camp Na'aleh, which was established in 1932, is the oldest North American summer camp run by Habonim Dror?

Created by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 22:02, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

    • first one is too vague, essentially "Golda Meir helped a camp", second one...I thought Habonim was a person, then I thought it was a poorly constructed sentence, then upon reading links I saw it was just confusing and the words "oldest North American summer camp" shouldn't be in that order.
The problem is that Meir helped in 1933 and the swimming hole problems occurred in 1939. How are these?

Perry H. Howard

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 21:49, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bomb-making instructions on the internet

Merlin Miller

Created by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 19:52, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HIP 79431 b

Anthony R. Cucci

5x expanded by JimMillerJr (talk). Self nom at 16:48, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The "while" is slightly awkward as there are two possible meanings of the word and I stumbled over the sentence structure...but definitely a nice hook. Sherurcij (speaker for the dead) 17:43, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HD 156668

...boring hook. It's like saying "Did you know the landmass of Australia..." - let's liven it up with the only interesting fact from the article....
Nice hook. By the way Blue Earth deserves part credits for placing scientific details on the article. --TitanOne (talk) 16:33, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mai Thúc Loan

  • ... that the title Mai the Black Emperor (Mai Hắc Đế) of Mai Thúc Loan came from his distinctively dark skin colour?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 14:55, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Derek Armstrong (footballer)

Created by 8lgm (talk). Self nom at 13:51, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of bowlers who have taken a wicket with their first ball in international cricket

Arthur Coningham

Created by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 13:45, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bia National Park

Created by Bejinhan (talk). Self nom at 13:39, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: Moved to mainspace on February 9. BejinhanTalk 14:19, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Picardy Spaniel

5x expanded by Miyagawa (talk). Nominated by Miyagawa (talk) at 12:47, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Honda CB900F

Early Honda CB900F

  • ... that the Honda CB900F (pictured), known as the Hornet 900 in Europe and the 919 North America, was out of production for 19 years before returning in 2002?

5x expanded by Jon1234567 (talk), Roguegeek (talk), Dbratland (talk). Self nom at 05:46, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • You're right. I now have sources saying the Hornet 900/919 was a model year 2002 bike, though it was debuted 2001 and sales began perhaps in December 2001. Changed article to say 2002 instead of 2000. Also added cites for the last model year being 2007. The section at the bottom on colors claims 2001 models years exist in the UK and Japan, but I found no sources to support it, or anything else in that section, so I moved it to the talk page until sources turn up. Hook changed to say 19 years instead of 17. --Dbratland (talk) 21:56, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Draughtsboard shark

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 05:43, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Obscene Publications Act 1959

5x expanded by Ironholds (talk). Nominated by Ironholds (talk) at 04:56, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Date, length verified; AGF the source. Why not ALT1
The problem there is that the article isn't about the obscenity trial per se. Ironholds (talk) 21:08, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I'm an American and I think the hook needs to use a different word than "ravaging"; most of us Americans, unlke you Britons, aren't familiar with the sexual usage of that word. We need to make sure that our hooks are easily understood by readers in every country. Stonemason89 (talk) 01:39, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Request 3rd opinion as I don't see problems with the phrasing of ALT1: (i) it is better, but not obligatory to keep the exact name of the article, and that obscenity law directly related to most UK obscenity trials; (ii) we don't really want to say on the main page what Ruppert was actually doing to the granny - thus it is not a matter of spelling but rather of being discrete. Materialscientist (talk) 03:47, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Very well, Stonemason: the cartoon pictured Rupert attempting to penetrate the granny, (paradoxically) finding out she was a virgin, moving back about 20 paces, taking a running jump into her and bursting her hymen like so much strawberry tart. I have pictures if you want :P. Can I suggest just wikidictionary linking it? :P Ironholds (talk) 04:46, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
"assaulting"? (No useful opinion on whether ALT1 is a good idea—I can see both sides.) Ucucha 04:44, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Barbara (album)

Created by SteelersFan UK06 (talk). Self nom at 02:39, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

J. Warren Madden

J. Warren Madden at his desk at the National Labor Relations Board in June 1937

Created by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 02:22, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Karen S. Montgomery

  • ... that Maryland politician Karen S. Montgomery has an adult son with autism whom she has referenced in her advocacy for better developmental disability services in the state?

5x expanded by Marylanderz (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 00:43, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nerine bowdenii

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 00:41, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Older nominations

Articles created/expanded on February 8

Chapoutier

  • Comment: Several online refs about use of Braile but the Washington Post (FN#5) refs makes explicit the first ever claim.

Created by Tomas e (talk), Camw (talk). Nominated by Agne27 (talk) at 21:01, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rosary devotions and spirituality

Rosary beads

  • ... that Pope John Paul II placed rosary devotions at the very center of Christian spirituality and called them "among the finest and most praiseworthy traditions of Christian contemplation"?

Created by History2007 (talk). Self nom at 04:57, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

well done, possibly move to articles created on the 8th Dincher (talk) 01:48, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bernhard Heiliger

"Die Flamme" ("The Flame"), 1962–63. Berlin

  • Comment: If anyone can come up with a better hook, be my guest.

Created by Petropoxy (Lithoderm Proxy) (talk). Nominated by Petropoxy (Lithoderm Proxy) (talk) at 11:24, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Beaverkill Bridge

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 08:24, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Glen "Frosty" Little

Created by Father Goose (talk). Self nom at 01:22, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Clarke (police officer)

Created by HJ Mitchell (talk). Self nom at 01:22, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hetoimasia

Created by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 00:06, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lenght and date verified. Hook verified independently of the AGF offline sources. Ceoil sláinte 15:46, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bisque doll

German bisque doll

  • ... that antique bisque dolls from French dollmakers like Jumeau can be worth over US$20,000?
  • ALT1:... that antique bisque dolls (pictured) are collectible, and dolls from French companies like Jumeau can be worth over US$20,000?

Created by Siawase (talk). Self nom at 15:56, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Article verified (though I can hardly believe we didn't have an article about this topic before), but I don't think you can use that image as it is of a three-dimensional object. Gatoclass (talk) 17:08, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Hehe, I know! I double checked and triple checked before I started writing the article. If you mean that it would be an issue that the design of the 3D object would be copyright protected, the doll is from the 1800s or very early 1900s so any possible copyright claim would be long expired. Siawase (talk) 17:33, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I removed/replaced that image in the articles, but someone else is going to have to deal with commons as I am not at all familiar with the process there. (for reference, link to the potentially problematic image:[2]) Siawase (talk) 17:09, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Nyttend: thanks for the suggestion! I added that pic to the nom, and added an ALT hook that made it clear(er) that the doll pictured is not from the company mentioned. Ucucha: Thanks for taking care of File:Jumeau11.png. The problem with Jumeau11.png is that the photograph is most likely not free, see the source:[4]. File:German antique doll.jpg was very clearly released under a free license on flickr[5]. Both of these dolls are so old they are no longer under copyright. (tl;dr: If I'm reading [6] correctly, there's no way a German doll this old by an unknown sculptor/designer is under German copyright. (And btw, there is truly no way these dolls could be protected in the US/en.wiki.) These ~1900 German dolls were not copyright stamped or signed (mostly if they were marked at all it was with just their model number, not even the manufacturer name) and documentation of the identities of the sculptors was not kept/preserved as far as I can find. The only way it could be protected would be if the exact identity of the sculptor was known and s/he died less than 70 years ago, if the same terms apply for sculptures as 2D art/written materials. /end tl;dr) Siawase (talk) 11:56, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I am not so sure as you are (as far as I know, for example, the presence/absence of a copyright notice is not relevant in EU copyright law), but it does seem fairly likely that this is PD. As I understand de:Anonymes Werk (Urheberrecht), this is PD if the author was not noted on the original work of art and his name was not made known in the 70 years after the work was created. Ucucha 13:17, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I'm sorry I wasn't clear. I am aware that a copyright stamp wouldn't be directly legally relevant. I just mentioned that one was not present, since if it had been it could have helped in identifying the originator. Anyway, if I'm reading you correctly, it seems that we're basically in agreement that the image can be used in this DYK. For some sources on how these dolls are marked/identified see:[7][8][9][10]. Nowhere is the identity of the sculptors/designers even mentioned. Hell, even today the identity of the individual designer/sculptor of purportedly collectible dolls is often not disclosed. They're just released under a brand/model name. Nevermind play dolls that are intended as childrens toys (as these antique bisque dolls originally were.) Siawase (talk) 14:30, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Statute of Anne

  • ... that the first copyright act, the Statute of Anne, came into force 300 years ago and aimed to encouraging the production of books?
  • Comment: i am not very inspired about my hook suggestion...

5x expanded by SasiSasi (talk). Self nom at 15:22, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • - date and hook OK but not quite 5x: from 2051 to 9992 according to the tool, which ignores quotes and refs. But as you've asked (and I'm sure you can find another 300 chars), another hook might be:
  • ALT... that the first copyright act, the Statute of Anne or "An Act for the Encouragement of Learning", became law almost 300 years ago?
(It'd be even better with "Veſting the Copies of Printed Books in the Authors or purchaſers of ſuch Copies, during the Times therein mentioned" but that would be too long!)--JohnBlackburnewordsdeeds 18:59, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I like the hook suggestion, I will expand the article.--SasiSasi (talk) 22:50, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
extended it, with a quote, but the text without quote should be long enough..

Minuscule 614

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 03:38, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stewart Scullion

Created by WFCforLife (talk). Self nom at 01:11, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perkins v. Elg

  • ... that in 1939 it was ruled that a child born in the United States to alien parents retains U.S. citizenship, even if the parents take the child back to their home country?

Created by Tempshill (talk). Self nom at 23:23, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • I could quibble that this only applies if the child applies for citizenship in a reasonable period after attaining majority, but it would probably make for an excessively wordy hook. Gatoclass (talk) 17:26, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sir Edward Moon, 2nd Baronet

Created by Motmit (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 22:35, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Đại Việt sử lược

A page of Đại Việt sử lược

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 22:28, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gonâve Microplate

Created by Mikenorton (talk). Self nom at 20:46, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Utrice Leid

  • ... that Utrice Leid prides herself on never working in the mainstream media during her career as a journalist?
  • ALT1:... that during the "Christmas coup" at radio station WBAI, Utrice Leid changed the locks on the doors?

Created by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 20:18, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Operation Avak

Created by Ynhockey (talk). Self nom at 20:00, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ted Lipman

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 19:51, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bogus colleges in the United Kingdom

  • ... that when police raided the Cambridge College of Learning, a London based bogus college for overseas students, they discovered just three classrooms and eleven desks?

Created by TheRetroGuy (talk). Nominated by TheRetroGuy (talk) at 19:34, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Just a query shouldn't the article title be Bogus Colleges in the UK & not Bogus College per se? Or at least Cambridge College of Learning since more than 50% of the characters of prose pertain to that subject? Just thought of it since I'm sure there are colleges similar to this somewhere else in the world. --TitanOne (talk) 17:44, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

S Ori 70

Papantla, Veracruz

5x expanded by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 17:43, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HMS Modeste (1793)

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 16:28, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Eh, hook needs more context with respect to geography. What about ALT1:
Length and date are fine, for the record. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 21:59, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Back Up, Dancer

Created by ThinkBlue (talk). Self nom at 16:11, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gershon Shafat

Created by Number 57 (talk). Self nom at 14:53, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bradford Scobie

Created by Griseum (talk). Nominated by Griseum (talk) at 13:22, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • That particular image won't fly, because it's licenced for non-commercial use only. In Wikipedia terms, that means it would have to be used under fair-use, which isn't going to work. In fact, I'm not seeing anything n Flickr that is compatible, though I only checked 20 or so photos. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 22:04, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kurao Hiroshima

Created by Sillyfolkboy (talk). Self nom at 13:14, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I suspect the Women's Day comment was meant for the Elżbieta Sieniawska hook in the section below. --PFHLai (talk) 14:25, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Elżbieta Sieniawska

Elżbieta Sieniawska as Minerva

... that Elżbieta Sieniawska (pictured) was the most powerful woman in the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth during the reign of Augustus II the Strong? BurgererSF (talk) 12:12, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by BurgererSF (talk) 11:35, 8 February 2010 (UTC) Self nom.[reply]

El Paso and Northeastern Railway

the Mexican Canyon Trestle near Cloudcroft, New Mexico

Created by Synchronism (talk). Self nom at 08:24, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Plains Garter Snake

Plains Garter Snake (Thamnophis radix)

5x expanded by Marcusmax (talk). Self nom at 04:07, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

LG Mobile World Cup

Created by NativeForeigner (talk). Self nom at 03:57, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Fendi

Peter Fendi

5x expanded by Defender of torch (talk). Nominated by Defender of torch (talk) at 02:13, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • ALT1

... that watercolors by Austrian court painter Peter Fendi (pictured) depict almost all possible sex positions? --Defender of torch (talk) 02:13, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Removed the first image as clearly inappropriate for the main page. The 1st two hooks are too POVish as he is more known for depicting impossible rather than possible positions. Materialscientist (talk) 02:40, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT2 seems best, as it warns people of the contents of the article before leading them there. Ucucha 04:53, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Beppu-Ōita Marathon

Created by Sillyfolkboy (talk). Self nom at 01:59, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Beckii Cruel

Created/expanded by Lullabying (talk). Nominated by Ucucha (talk) at 01:56, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John H. Fanning

John H. Fanning in 1950

Created by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 00:48, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on February 7

Devin Gardner

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 06:46, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stine Kufaas

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 22:59, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Independent Socialist Labour Party, Joseph Kruk

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 14:52, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Margrethe Renstrøm

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 22:08, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jean Charpentier

Created by Scanlan (talk). Nominated by Scanlan (talk) at 02:08, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

James Alldis House

Queen Anne style house

Created by Doncram (talk). Self nom at 15:09, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Well it really is a fine example, and it is unusual for DYK in that it is from Connecticut.... :)
How about:
I'm not feeling too inspired, nothing jumps out from the available source. If anyone else wants to develop a different hook i would appreciate it. Otherwise this can be dropped from DYK; I won't mind. --doncram (talk) 21:49, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Ciudad Juarez

Tom Mix

  • Comment: alt image would be one of either the artillery, the rebel camp, or the house to house fighting after either "rebels" or "Battle of Ciudad Juarez" in the hook

Created by Radeksz (talk). Nominated by Radeksz (talk) at 09:55, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done - I added the refs. Also for what it's worth, as I mentioned on Thelmadatter's page, I'm a partisan for the original ALT 0 hook. Yes, I realize it's somewhat tabloid-y. But it also captures an important fact (international and widespread support for the rebels). Also Tom Mix appears in Villasenor's Rain of Gold in a role somewhat related to this article, which is what made me think of the original hook in the first place.radek (talk) 06:42, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Original hook is much better. Alt is .... so what? Johnbod (talk) 21:52, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Odd Lindbäck-Larsen

Created by Oceanh (talk), Manxruler (talk). Self nom at 03:41, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Capitulation of Estonia and Livonia

Created by Skäpperöd (talk). Nominated by Skäpperöd (talk) at 10:17, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mathematical tile, Patcham Place, 9 Pool Valley, Brighton

Example of glazed black mathematical tiles in Brighton, England

  • Comment: Tiles article was created on the 7th; the two buildings were done today (8th). There might be another building article to squeeze in later ... depends if I can find useful info!

Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 23:24, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Lots of sources but none seem to be browsable online, so have to AGF, but otherwise all 3 check out - length and date all OK. Personally prefer the first hook as Brighton is very well known, so anywhere else it would have the state or country appended but not the one in Sussex (and if you felt it needed something Sussex would I think be better).--JohnBlackburnewordsdeeds 22:49, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

H. Neill Wilson

5x expanded by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 21:44, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tristan Quilt

Created by Mabalu (talk). Self nom at 20:05, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • I dont see this hook supported in the article nor in the only sources used to indicate that it this/these quilt(s) are among the oldest surviving medieval quilts. Also, it is not clear in the article if this is one quilt that was divided into the section or three quilts with the same theme. The source I read seems to indicate the latter.Thelmadatter (talk) 20:23, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi: From the Kathryn Berenson article, a direct C&P quote: "The scarcity of surviving medieval quilts confounds our understanding of what they looked like. Only the two Tristan quilts survive as examples." I agree it's confusing, but it seems to be a conclusion that the two examples in museums are from one connected quilt or pair of quilts, while the part in a private collection appears to be from the same workshops, shows the same subject matter, but doesn't appear to have been part of the same piece as the other two. Mabalu (talk) 20:59, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT1:... that the tragic romance of Tristan and Iseult is the subject matter of the Tristan Quilt, a rare survival of medieval trapunto quilting? (Maybe for 14th February?) 03:50, 12 February 2010 (UTC)

Phou Hin Poun National Biodiversity Conservation Area

Created by Abductive (talk). Self nom at 22:43, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Date, length verified. AGF the fact in the sense that I'm too lazy to check the exact count in the text of provided pdf (one has to go through details on 34 species), but reading through it feels close to that number. Materialscientist (talk) 10:10, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I would be too lazy too, but it explicitly says that on the bottom of page 41, and gives the name of the cave. Abductive (reasoning) 16:31, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    Sorry, missed that phrase (cave name was clear though). Then why not using the original phrasing ALT1

List of Chairs of the National Labor Relations Board

Created by Tim1965 (talk). Self nom at 22:24, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Simon J. Hall

Created by Patricia Meadows (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 22:20, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Paul M. Herzog

5x expanded by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 22:19, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Shoe Dog

  • ... that according to folklore The Shoe Dog howled mournfully outside any dwelling that would soon suffer a bereavement?

Created by Trowbridge tim (talk). Self nom at 21:31, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bruno Barnabe

Created by Cryptic C62 (talk). Nominated by Cryptic C62 (talk) at 21:22, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Holy Lola

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 19:37, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cerrejón Formation

Created by Smokeybjb (talk). Self nom at 19:23, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • The following alternative hook was proposed by Stone (talk · contribs) in a duplicate DYK nomination of this article (some small corrections by me):

Carlos IV in his Hunting Clothes

Created by Ceoil (talk). Self nom at 19:02, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AGF offline sources. Gosox(55)(55) 21:26, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Royal Crescent, Brighton

Royal Crescent, Brighton

Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 17:47, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Spongiforma

Created by Sasata (talk). Self nom at 16:59, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Suggest shortening to (ALT1):

Motorway man

  • ... that Motorway man, the successor to Essex man, has been described as "aspirational, materialistic and car-dependent"?

Created by TheRetroGuy (talk). Nominated by TheRetroGuy (talk) at 14:45, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

NB. Marked as Stub-class at the moment on the talk plage. For expansion purposes: there was a large piece about this in the Financial Times a couple of weeks ago (front-page story). It is on the website here. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 14:57, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Have now updated to Start-Class. TheRetroGuy (talk) 15:06, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rossitten Bird Observatory

Created by Maias (talk). Self nom at 12:44, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mitford, Alberta

  • ... that the sawmill of Mitford, Alberta, failed partly because most of the good quality lumber to be found in the area was used in the construction of the railway designed to haul said lumber to market?

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 11:22, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Richard Allen (abolitionist)

Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 10:50, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gerald Fleming

Created by Cargoking (talk). Nominated by Cargoking (talk) at 10:29, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jack Fowler (footballer born 1899)

Argyle 4 Life (talk), Daemonic Kangaroo (talk). Self nom at 08:00, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tom Walley

Created by WFCforLife (talk). Self nom at 07:17, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

His 65th birthday is on 27th February, so it would be nice if the hook could be held for then. WFCforLife (talk) 07:19, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gerald Gustafson

Created by sdsbassist (talk). Self nom at 02:11, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

David Sills (American football)

Created by User:TonyTheTiger (talk). Self nom at 02:05, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bình Ngô đại cáo

First page of the Binh Ngo dai cao

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 02:05, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alec Seward

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 00:50, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

George Elliot (1784–1863)

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 00:18, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • I asked for some feedback here and the consensus seems to be that it shouldn't be done. Gatoclass (talk) 22:11, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oh wait, no, I didn't explain my query properly and they've answered the wrong question! It seems then that there is no official Wiki policy. The question then devolves back to our own practice here at DYK, and it's always been the practice not to promote articles with too many redlinks, so I think it would be best if the articles were delinked, at least while the article appears on the mainpage. You are perfectly welcome to re-link them afterwards. Gatoclass (talk) 22:19, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I've delinked the redlinked articles BUT can I strongly suggest that the guidelines be clarified as to whether articles on linked from the main page may or may not have redlinks in them, and what an excessive number may be. I delinked them knowing full well that this was an edit that should NOT have been made, that did not fulfil the terms set out in WP:REDLINK and that I would have reverted it on sight had I seen being made by anyone else. If this is indeed a policy, or indeed a project guideline (and at the moment I am still unclear as to the status of this ruling as I have been contributing to DYK for well over 2 years without this ever having come up) it ought to be explicit. I quote the redlink guideline 'Good red links help Wikipedia—they encourage new contributors in useful directions, and remind us that Wikipedia is far from finished.' and I note that this seems particularly appropriate when considering newly created content show cased at WP:DYK and content that may well itself attract new content. Benea (talk) 03:19, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
There is no DYK rule against having many red links on an article, and I, for one, don't think such a rule is needed. Ucucha 03:23, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on February 6

Franz Anton Knittel

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 01:43, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tanums store rettskrivningsordbok, Marius Sandvei

Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 21:52, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Date and length check out, but it's sort of wrong to say "his" dictionary. How about this alt:
ALT: ... that Marius Sandvei is best known as the long-term editor of the Norwegian dictionary Tanums store rettskrivningsordbok? Jujutacular T · C 19:18, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Thanks for the review and alt hook. (I changed wikilink from country to language). The original is shorter while the alt is more precise. I am comfortable with the alt, but will leave judgement to experts or Native English speakers. Oceanh (talk) 19:19, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bryan O'Byrne

5x expanded by Scanlan (talk). Nominated by Scanlan (talk) at 02:10, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

French cruiser Pluton

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 21:48, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Agudas Achim Synagogue

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 20:12, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Try it now. Daniel Case (talk) 08:26, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
199. (I always leave approvals to others.) Art LaPella (talk) 20:18, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rheingau Musik Festival

Schloss Johannisberg

Created/expanded by Gerda Arendt (talk). Nominated by Gerda Arendt (talk) at 09:44, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • article length and age, hook length and fact and picture inclusion and copyright status all checked. However I do think that the following is better English:

--Peter cohen (talk) 13:04, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shuibuya Dam

Created by NortyNort (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 03:21, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Date, length, fact verified (concrete-faced rockfill is a key here, there are several taller concrete dams). I would like better ALT1

University of Osuna

The University of Osuna

  • ... that in 1782, the rector of the University of Osuna reminded the students to "abstain from throwing rocks, both inside and outside the university?"

Created by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 01:03, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Burmese-Siamese War (1548–49)

Queen Suriyothai Memorial, Ayutthaya Province, Thailand

Created by Sodacan (talk). Nominated by Paul 012 (talk) at 11:11, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I. Stanford Jolley

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 05:02, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that the film and television character actor I. Stanford Jolley was a father-in-law of both Forrest Tucker and Jack Carson?
ALT2:... that the granddaughter of character actor I. Stanford Jolley described him as "the antithesis of all the villains he portrayed" on film and television?

Jonathan Mullin

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 05:13, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

--JohnBlackburnewordsdeeds 00:35, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sancerre (wine)

  • Comment: Several offline book refs verify this (FN#3 & 4 & FN#10-13 in particular) but I added two online refs (FN#1 & 2) that can assist in verification.

5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 02:33, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

SMS Helgoland

SMS Helgoland

5x expanded by Parsecboy (talk). Self nom at 22:33, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Scholl

Robert Scholl in 1954.

5x expanded by SoWhy (talk) and Jared Preston (talk). Self nom at 22:14, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • The date when the fact in the hook happened was 27 February 1943. I know it's almost another three weeks but maybe the hook could be altered to include the precise date and the hook could be used on the Main Page on 27 February 2010 (around 10:00 UTC)? Regards SoWhy 16:59, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mealy Mountains National Park Reserve

Created by Scorpion0422 (talk). Nominated by Scorpion0422 (talk) at 21:07, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Wolves in The Walls

Created by JohnBlackburne (talk). Self nom at 21:05, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. It's expanded now - I make it just over 1700.--JohnBlackburnewordsdeeds 22:20, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of invasive species in the Everglades

Created by Moni3 (talk). Self nom at 18:48, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Marius Nygaard (academic)

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 15:03, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wayne Jones (footballer)

  • ... that former Welsh international footballer Wayne Jones was forced to retire at the age of 24 when it was discovered that he had a previously undiagnosed arthritic condition?

Created by Gasheadsteve (talk). Self nom at 12:04, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lawrence Romo

  • ... that Lawrence Romo was appointed director of the United States Selective Service System and testified to the Senate that he knew of no additional ways that the Defense Department can assist in increasing registration compliance?

Created by JB50000 (talk). Self nom at 07:11, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suggest the following edited hook (ALT2):
Ucucha 22:02, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Sounds good. Technically, this may imply the wrong thing. That's because the SSS is responsible for thinking of ways to increase compliance. They can get assistance from the Defense Department (or for that matter local schools). So the laywer's version of ALT2 would say ...that the Defense Department can assist in increasing registration compliance. However, either way is ok for me. I've learned that if you stick too much to the correct way, some people really get mad (especially in the Obama article), preferring the almost exact or almost right way instead. I think that's a little sloppy but we have to live together in Wikipedia. JB50000 (talk) 03:55, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I had copied that piece from ALT1 above, which I (incorrectly?) assumed you had written yourself. I have corrected the text to "assist in increasing", because I do value accuracy. Ucucha 04:04, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

MS 1467

MS 1467

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 06:20, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Richard Coughlan

5x expanded by Bruce1ee (talk). Self nom at 04:44, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ngô Sĩ Liên

Cover of the Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư.

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 03:05, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thanks for your notice. The ALT1 means that historians did not put any information from myths, legends or folks stories (because they thought those sources lacked credibility for official records about history), but Ngô Sĩ Liên still found out some reliable details from the collections of myths and legends Việt điện u linh tập and Lĩnh Nam chích quái, and as his Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư was highly praised, he was finally proved to be right and create an innovative method in compiling historical book. Is that clear enough or I must find something else for the hook? Grenouille vert (talk) 01:41, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • That's hard to phrase... Hmmm. I put down something. If it sounds good I guess we could use it. We can run the first one too, but I just wanted to try and get as interesting as a hook as possible.
  • Sorry but it's hard to find something interesting from such a serious scholar like Ngô Sĩ Liên. I have another hook (somewhat boring too :( ) for choice:

Big Butte Creek, Big Butte Springs

Created by Little Mountain 5 (talk). Self nom at 02:53, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT:

... that Big Butte Springs, located in the Big Butte Creek watershed, produces 26,000,000 US gallons (98,000,000 L) of drinking water a day that serves 115,000 residents 30 miles away in the Rogue Valley?


Toodaloo, Buggie111 (talk) 01:51, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


The rules allow a hook to be a touch longer than 200 characters when it is a double nom; so the length is fine here. That said, I don't know if the metric conversions from the imperial are strictly necessary in the hook. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 04:53, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

One Piece Film: Strong World

Created by Goodraise (talk). Self nom at 08:21, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • ALT:... that the One Piece Film: Strong World grossed a per-screen average of 5,520,000 Japanese yen on its first weekend of showing, setting a new record for a nationwide released film in Japan?

Articles created/expanded on February 5

Marshall's Hotel

Created by Mike Cline (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 21:35, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Diagnosis: Unknown

ALT1:... that future television stars Tom Bosley, Larry Hagman, and Telly Savalas made appearances on the 1960 CBS summer replacement series Diagnosis: Unknown?
ALT2:... the 1960 CBS summer replacement series Diagnosis: Unknown starred Patrick O'Neal as a crime-solving pathologist?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 03:27, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Myglaren

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 22:51, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1999 Major League Umpires Association mass resignation

Created by Giants2008 (talk). Nominated by Giants2008 (talk) at 15:44, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Emperor Shaka the Great

Created by Sadads (talk). Nominated by Sadads (talk) at 15:34, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That is not reason for exclusion here, but OK fixed. Sadads (talk) 15:30, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Indian cricket team in Sri Lanka in 1997, List of international cricket grounds in Sri Lanka

R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  • Comment: I'm working on another article for this, and it can be better worded when that is added.

Created by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 05:56, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • . Length, date and hook verified. There is no inline citation, but the refs at the end of the para confirm the hook. Fixed and debolded The premadasa stadium link. Probably the picture can be removed as the stadium article is not new or 5x expandded recently. --Sodabottle (talk) 08:44, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

R2C2

  • ... that a U.S. Federal Court placed a class action suit against R2C2, a company which sells term papers online, charging it with copyright violation for reselling papers written by other authors?

Created by DGG (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 04:30, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks; unfortunately, this isn't going to work either. This version of the hook makes it sound like the Court sued R2C2, which is, of course, impossible as courts only hear suits, never bring them. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 04:56, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
... that a class action suit was filed in U.S. Federal Court against R2C2, a company which sells term papers online, alleging copyright infringement for reselling papers written by other authors?
Possible reworded hook. DES (talk) 05:10, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on February 4

List of tallest buildings in St. Louis

Railway Exchange Building

5x expanded by Fetchcomms (talk). Self nom at 00:34, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I strongly encourage putting refs in Railway Exchange Building (St. Louis) before this hook appears on MainPage. --PFHLai (talk) 13:05, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AddThis

Created by Gary King (talk). Nominated by Gary King (talk) at 03:13, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sweetums (Parks and Recreation)

Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 23:36, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Codex Carolinus

An example image

  • ... that the Codex Carolinus (pictured) is one of very few Gothic fragments that survived to the present day?

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 13:02, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nathan Glazer

5x expanded by Bigtimepeace (talk). Self nom at 09:44, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of songs recorded by The Jackson 5

Created by Pyrrhus16 (talk). Nominated by Pyrrhus16 (talk) at 22:45, 4 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Myitsone Dam

Created/expanded by Marcus334 (talk) & Himalayan Explorer (talk). Self nom at 19:46, 4 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  1. ^ Kachin News Group (1-27-2010). "Exiled Kachins urge China to stop Irrawaddy Myitsone dam project". Burma News International. Retrieved 3 February 2010. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)

Articles created/expanded on February 1

Costa Deliziosa

Created by Saberwyn (talk). Self nom at 22:53, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment: Doesn't "christened" sound, well, a bit "Christian" to be used in a hook about the Arabian Peninsula. How about the more generic "named and launched"? (I corrected the link as well, away from the redirect to the actual name of the "launching" article, the article text should probably also have the same changes) – ukexpat (talk) 20:51, 4 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I created the redirect to there because it was the most appropriate target I could find (for example, the disambiguation page for Christening directs readers interested in the tradition in relation to ships to that page). "Christening" is often, but not always, a component of a ship launch ceremony or a ship naming ceremony (which themselves are often two separate events, so why the article conflates them is beyond me, but a discussion for another time). -- saberwyn 06:56, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • The context is odd, but this is the standard term used for this ceremony; there's no better way to say it. I must say that I've never heard of such a ceremony being held for a ship that's already named and launched, but when we encounter odd situations, we sometimes have to use odd wording. A thought strikes me — what about doing a completely different hook that concentrates on the christening being done after launching and naming? Unusual hooks get above-average numbers of viewers, so that might make this DYK more attractive. Nyttend (talk) 05:51, 13 February 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'). Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination.

Articles created/expanded for 2010 Winter Olympics (starting February 12 ending February 28th)

Date still flexible so not to step on the toes of others above, please see Wikipedia talk:Did you know. Ottawa4ever (talk) 13:57, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


Ski jumping at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Normal hill individual

5x expanded by Marylanderz (talk), Philipmj24 (talk), WildCherry06 (talk), and Miller17CU94 (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 14:35, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tomomi Okazaki

5x expanded by Marylanderz (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 19:59, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Good to go. I'd suggest this slightly different version:
--PFHLai (talk) 12:54, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Works for me. Marylanderz (talk) 14:35, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2010 Winter Olympics national flag bearers

Created by Marylanderz (talk), Miller17CU94 (talk), Kolindigo (talk), and Andrwsc (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 18:56, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for National Pig Day (March 1)

Cudahy Packing Company

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 21:03, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cheese dream

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 03:57, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I was operating on the assumption that many people would want to know what a cheese dream is. So the hook is a sort of riddle to get people to find an answer to what these toppings are going on. I had never heard of a cheese dream. So the idea of the hook was to be intriguing. ChildofMidnight (talk) 21:03, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • I can see where you're coming from; if people don't know what a cheese dream is, they could well find it interesting. On the other hand, I hope that you can see my point as well. -- BigDom 21:10, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I see your points. I wanted to leave it simple so the cheese dream remained the focus and our readers were left with an irresistible desire to learn what they are or, if they remembered them, would be sucked in by their hunger. But we can work in something academic about their being popular in the depression for Sunday supper. Since you guys prefer that kind of thing I'd appreciate it if you would be the ones to put it in play. Thanks! I still like it short and tasty sweet with a hint of mystery. ChildofMidnight (talk) 23:02, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT: ... that cheese dreams with cheddar, bacon and more exotic toppings are making a comeback as interest in comfort foods has grown in recent decades? ChildofMidnight (talk) 23:12, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT: ... that cheese dreams were popularized during the Great Depression as "an inexpensive company supper dish"? Wnt (talk) 00:27, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Burgers’ Smokehouse

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 22:33, 4 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt:... that Burgers' Smokehouse is a California, Missouri-based seller of cured and smoked meats including bacon and hickory smoked, salt cured country hams, a specialty of the Ozarks?

I added note of Ozark specialties if that helps any. I object to the BLP violating characterization of cured and smoked meat sellers as boring. Biographies of luscious pork should always be treated with tenderness. ChildofMidnight (talk) 21:40, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nueske’s Applewood Smoked Meats

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 00:36, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The BLT Cookbook

Created by Cirt (talk). Self nom at 06:01, 13 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for International Women's Day (March 8)

Martha Matilda Harper

Created by Marylanderz (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 03:21, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Emma Roberto Steiner

Nome, Alaska in 1900

Created by Marylanderz (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 01:26, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clara Campoamor

Created by Marylanderz (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 22:17, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Florence Luscomb

Created by Marylanderz (talk). Nominated by Marylanderz (talk) at 20:32, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lore Agnes

Lore Agnes

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 21:59, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

*Perhaps this could be could be kept for a March 8 anniversary DYK? --Soman (talk) 22:01, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Strobilanthes callosus

  • ... that Strobilanthes callosus, a shrub found in the jungles of India used in folk medicines, flowers only once in eight years before dying off, exhibiting a once in a lifetime mass flowering and mass seeding life cycle?

Created by Atulsnischal (talk). Self nom at 23:49, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • It is not so far-fetched; in Eastern Europe it is actually quite common to give women flowers on March 8. Less so in the West, but aren't we trying to counter systemic bias? Lampman (talk) 21:30, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Considering the hook content, the author's contribution history, and the nomination date, I wonder if this nom was meant for the section for Republic Day in India on January 26th (since removed), instead of Women's Day on March 8th. --PFHLai (talk) 07:20, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
May very well have been, but there's no rectifying it now. However, it might be correct, so may as well hold on to it at this point. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 22:08, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Black Chicks Talking

Created by Belovedfreak (talk). Self nom at 20:49, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Evelina Haverfield

Created by Belovedfreak (talk). Self nom at 14:00, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sugru

  • ... that Jane Ní Dhulchaointigh invented Sugru, described as "the most exciting product since Sellotape or Blu-Tack"?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 05:29, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cathy Kelly

  • ... that fictional author Cathy Kelly has sold over 1 million books in the UK and has knocked Dan Brown and J. K. Rowling off the top of the country's bestseller list?

5x expanded by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 05:29, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Surplant? displace? --74.14.19.14 (talk) 03:08, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
"surplant" isn't in the dictionary. "supplant" is, but I prefer "displaced". Art LaPella (talk) 05:41, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The hook (and even the article, with "outsold Dan Brown and J. K. Rowling abroad") makes it seem as though she has sold more books than Dan Brown and J. K. Rowling, when the fact (still notable) is only that she reached the top of some week's bestseller list. Shreevatsa (talk) 15:04, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I disagree that the hook or article are misleading, but the article has many single-sentence paragraphs and that needs to be fixed. Gatoclass (talk) 17:31, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Just to clarify: she reached the top in some week, not all of 2005. She was 77th in 2005 — not bad for a book released in September, but it's certainly false that 173,756 (the number of copies she sold in 2005) is greater than 2,860,101 (Rowling). But I take back my earlier opinion that the hook is misleading. "Bestseller list" is well-understood to be weekly, I guess. Shreevatsa (talk) 23:52, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Terri Scott

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 11:14, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Juanita Wilson

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 11:14, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Totka Petrova, Svetla Zlateva, Lilyana Tomova-Todorova, Rositsa Pekhlivanova, Nikolina Shtereva

Made by Geschichte (talk). Petrova and Shtereva are expanded; Zlateva, Tomova-Todorova and Pekhlivanova are new. Self nom at 12:05, 5 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

  • Just a quick comment, I don't see the need to mention the runners whose articles are not DYK submissions, I think it would be better if you just stuck to a list of three new articles. Gatoclass (talk) 09:40, 6 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Well, if you ask me, the hookiness lies in the numbers, it's pretty interesting and unusual that six different runners who medals within a decade. If we remove the non-new articles, we're left with only three, which isn't that interesting. Geschichte (talk) 10:35, 7 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Nikolina Shtereva lacks any references, so it cannot be confirmed. I, too, don't see why we're listing the additional (non-DYK-qualifying) runners though. Otherwise Zlateva, Tomova and Petrova have all been verified. Date, length and references are okay for those three. So long as you remove the additional subjects from the hook or add references to Shtereva, the hook would be ready. Todor→Bozhinov 08:52, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • Shtereva is indeed a 5x expansion, and Pehlivanova is both new and long enough to be included. Whether it's feasible to include so many articles in one hook is not for me to decide, but all bolded articles have been DYK-verified. Todor→Bozhinov 11:27, 8 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  • The length isn't so important in a multi, so I think it's fine to include the given names. One shouldn't really refer to people only by their last names unless they are known by just that name, which is rarely the case. Gatoclass (talk) 16:07, 10 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
So moved. --PFHLai (talk) 13:09, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zoste patrikia

  • ... that the zoste patrikia was the only Byzantine title reserved specifically for women, and ranked as one of the highest court dignities?

Created by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 01:42, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date are okay, assuming good faith on offline references. Todor→Bozhinov 08:33, 12 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
So moved. --PFHLai (talk) 13:58, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rawya Ateya

Rawya Ateya waving to supporters during her 1957 electoral campaign

Created by BomBom (talk). Nominated by BomBom (talk) at 00:14, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Deleted the redundant word "ever" from both hooks. This seems an excellent candidate to be featured on Women's Day. Ucucha 04:51, 11 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]
So moved. --PFHLai (talk) 14:06, 14 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]


See also

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