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John Adair (1757–1840) was an American pioneer, soldier and statesman. He was the eighth Governor of Kentucky and represented the state in both the U.S. House and Senate. Adair participated in the Revolutionary War and the Northwest Indian War, and was elected to eight terms in the Kentucky House of Representatives. He ascended to the U.S. Senate to fill the seat vacated by John Breckinridge's resignation, but failed to win the subsequent election due to his implication in the Burr conspiracy. He was eventually acquitted of any wrongdoing, but the negative publicity kept him out of politics for more than a decade. Adair's participation in the War of 1812, and his defense of Kentucky's soldiers against charges of cowardice at the Battle of New Orleans, restored his reputation. He returned to the state House in 1817 and was elected governor three years later on a platform of financial relief for Kentuckians hit hard by the Panic of 1819. He created the Bank of the Commonwealth, but other financial reforms were deemed unconstitutional by the Kentucky Court of Appeals, touching off the Old Court – New Court controversy. He later served in the U.S. House of Representatives. (Full article...)

UcuchaBot (talk) 23:01, 3 January 2014 (UTC)

Island photo

No, sorry, I was just driving through. Other than stop signs, traffic lights, etc., I only stopped twice in the area: first to get a photo of the Crowe Shell Midden near Livermore, and then to get my own photo of the Robert Thomas House. I was spending the day in Nashville TN, and the 250-mile-each-way drive from Bloomington IN meant that I didn't stop very much along the way. Anyway, it was only 7:17AM when I drove through Island, so a cheeseburger wouldn't have been that appetising :-) Nyttend (talk) 19:07, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Yes, it actually wasn't hard once I got into town — Google hasn't yet learned that 431 doesn't go through town anymore, so my directions for getting to it assumed that I'd go through town, but eventually I found my way in. Since I woke up at 5AM (we're on EST here), I stopped to eat far earlier, just getting take-out from a McDonalds in Loogootee, Indiana. My trip went really well; I was working on getting National Register photos, and I ended up with slightly more than 100 sites in Nashville alone, or well over 50% of the city's locations. Also got several in Logan County, in and around Russellville, although I didn't have time for a visit to the South Union Shaker Village. Maybe next time; I'd like to try a trip to Bowling Green. This trip was necessarily handicapped by the short hours of daylight, although I wanted to go in January in hopes of escaping the cold weather. Since both Sunday and Tuesday I had to scrape off my car, it was nice to walk around Nashville just wearing a T-shirt. Nyttend (talk) 19:25, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Added a few images to National Register of Historic Places listings in Logan County, Kentucky just now. Most of my photos were of sites that were already illustrated, such as the Russellville HD or the Confederate monument. Actually, it would have helped more if you'd gotten photos while in college, since we only have images for 5 of 16 sites in the National Register of Historic Places listings in Calloway County, Kentucky. If you were to get photos in Bowling Green, I'd still make the trip if possible; I've worked on getting these photos as a personal project, so I'll visit sites that other people have already illustrated for Wikipedia; tons of my Nashville photos already had photos on National Register of Historic Places listings in Davidson County, Tennessee, for example. Nyttend (talk) 23:26, 23 January 2014 (UTC)

Local resources?

Since you're just one county away, I was curious if you'd be able to put together any sources (especially semi-local print stuff) on Reed's Ferry? After crossing it on Saturday and taking pictures, I'd like to write an article about it, but I've found very little on which to base an article. See page 248 of this book (middle of right column), which shows that it was around in 1916, already at its current location of 37°15′36″N 86°46′33″W. However, that's just about all I can find about it through Google (this page and this article don't mention it), aside from newsy stuff like this or simple stuff like this schedule document from KTC. Nyttend (talk) 02:13, 4 March 2014 (UTC)

I probably won't have access to things like local newspapers, but there are a few books at the local library on Butler County's history and the history of the Green River. I will try to do some browsing the next time I take my little girl to the library, but I'm not sure when that will be. I also got an old, reprinted book about the history of the Green River basin back around Christmas that might have something, but if I remember right from having leafed through it, it's pretty biography heavy. I'll have a look soon. Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 15:36, 5 March 2014 (UTC)

I finally got around to checking what was in the book I got for Christmas. Unfortunately, the book has no index or table of contents, so I'll need more time to do a detailed search. A first glance didn't show anything, though. Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 13:39, 17 March 2014 (UTC)

Site accessibility?

Not satisfied with my recent trip to Bowling Green, I'm thinking of making a trip this weekend to the "interior" of the Purchase and points somewhat east, getting photos of one or more National Register sites in the counties of western Kentucky that I've not previously visited. Lyon County has four sites: a boat that presumably moves around a lot, two restricted-address archaeological sites, and a historic district surrounding and including the State Penitentiary — the main portion included in your image is part of the district. As far as you remember, were there any security issues with driving to the spot at which you got the photo? Google Street View doesn't go down the state highway to Old Eddyville; I'm not sure if that's because they simply haven't gone there or because they would have had to go through security. Nyttend (talk) 23:07, 13 March 2014 (UTC)

No, I didn't have any issues. I just punched it up on the GPS and drove there. I was a little wary of whether I was in a place I was allowed to be or not, but there weren't any gates or anything and I never had anyone approach me. In fact, I didn't see anyone at all, really. If you have time when you are down that way, you should eat at Patti's 1880s Settlement in Grand Rivers. Depending on when you're going, you might need a reservation. Cool little place with some old style shops and whatnot on the grounds, and the food is awesome, if a tad pricey. Across the road from it is Lighthouse Landing with a man-made jetty out into the lake. Neat little place. Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 13:59, 14 March 2014 (UTC)

Thanks, but my lunch tomorrow is going to be leftovers that I can eat on the road; I prefer to save my restaurant stops for dinner, after nightfall has already prevented further photography. Anyway, I'd hope to go through there too early for lunch: I'm planning on setting an alarm for 4AM Central Time, so that I will have already driven quite a ways before dawn. I definitely won't get the boat, since it's stuck in Louisiana, so I really appreciate your information. Nyttend (talk) 23:42, 14 March 2014 (UTC)

Got the Penitentiary; I was expecting an impressive building, but the view at 37°2′52″N 88°4′6″W was better than I had counted on seeing, and once I got to the base of the building, it got better. It vaguely makes me think of the Cannelton Cotton Mill here in Indiana (across the Ohio from Hawesville, Hancock County) and the former West Virginia State Penitentiary in Moundsville, even though those two buildings aren't the same style. I was impressed that the 1880s place in Grand Rivers is rather well known: I started seeing signs for it on the Western Kentucky Parkway around Dawson Springs! I was tempted to stop at the soda fountain on the southwestern corner of the square in Elkton, but I didn't have time. I did stop in Greenville at the perfect time for photography: the sun was still up high enough to light everything, but low enough that things were starting to turn a golden color. Do they play music on the sidewalk speakers all the time? I liked it; I just can't remember being anywhere else where that's done. Nyttend (talk) 04:22, 16 March 2014 (UTC)

I've been meaning to stop at the soda fountain in Elkton. Our pastor's daughter and granddaughter both worked there at one time. I've heard it's really good. Typically, though, we're only through there on the way to Clarksville, Nashville, or the Smokey Mountains, so we don't have time to stop.

Yes, the speakers there on Main Street play that music pretty much all day, as far as I know. At least, every time I stop to take my little girl to the library or to the candy store there in front of the courthouse, it's going. During the summer, they do a concert series every Saturday night right in front of the courthouse. Lawn chairs line up all down the 100 and 200 blocks of Main Street to listen, but I understand you can hear the music for a couple of blocks down Main Cross in either direction as well. The current mayor has really been aggressive in seeking grants to spruce up downtown. It's looking way better; Greenville was a finalist for Budget Travel's Coolest Small Town in America in 2013. I hope it spurs economic development. With the significant layoffs planned at the Paradise Fossil Plant when they switch two of the three generators from coal to natural gas, we're going to need some more jobs in the county.

Would have been nice to meet up while you were in my hometown, but since I was in bed with the stomach bug most of the day Saturday, perhaps it's best we save it for another time! :) Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 13:38, 17 March 2014 (UTC)

Thanks for checking the Christmas-present book. What's up with the place where the Martin House was; is it a park? I got a photo of the gazebo because I'd seen your image, so I wasn't surprised to find it gone, but I was rather confused because Google shows no park at the site. Also, the NR-listed city hall is the building now used as the police station (see pictures), so I'm going to replace the photo. Good to hear of an energetic local leader, and hoping you're not simply editing from a laptop in bed. Nyttend (talk) 03:41, 21 March 2014 (UTC)

Not sure what happened with the Martin House. I first heard the library was going to take it over, then I found out it had been demolished, and they put up that gazebo. Now I hear the library is going to take over the Duncan Cultural Center (nee Thistle Cottage). Who knows? There definitely isn't a park there now, but maybe they're planning one. I'm not sure.

Thanks for replacing that photo. I didn't think that was right when I took it, but I didn't know how to check it.

And thanks for the well-wishes. Ironically, I'm back on my feet, but I would love to spend the weekend inside watching basketball! Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 19:04, 21 March 2014 (UTC)

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see WP:NFC#UUI--Shizhao (talk) 01:38, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

OK, I'm familiar with this list, but it doesn't really help much. The only item on the list that might be applicable is #10, but I would consider this portrait a historical image. The subject is dead and no free alternative images of him appear to exist. This is one of the most common reasons for invoking fair use of an image, is it not? I have used similar images and rationales in other articles about Kentucky governors who fit this description, including in a few featured articles, and I have not had them called into question. I'm not sure what the issue you're raising is. Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 13:26, 8 May 2014 (UTC)

Help with Brown Mackie?

Hi again, Acdixon. I'm reaching out to see if you'd be able to review a request I made on the Brown Mackie College Talk page. Last month, a new Controversy section was added to the article to deal with information an IP editor had tacked onto the lede about the school's ongoing investigations. Since the section is just one sentence and Wikipedia prefers that controversy sections be avoided, my thought is that the information should be integrated into one of the article's other sections. I haven't had a response to my message on the Talk page, so I'm hoping you might be willing to take a look as you were such a great help with my Brown Mackie article draft last July. Cheers, WWB Too (Talk · COI) 22:14, 27 May 2014 (UTC)

I had intended to comment there earlier, but I got busy with something else and forgot. I've left my comments on the talk page. If there is no significant follow-up in a week or two, ping me again, and I'll make the changes. Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 13:36, 28 May 2014 (UTC)

Hi again, thanks much for looking at this. I'm not sure if you saw my reply over on the Brown Mackie Talk page, but I agree completely with your thoughts on what to do regarding the Controversy section. In particular, since there's been no conclusion to or significant fall-out from the investigations, I feel the information might work best in History, although I defer to your preference here. As it's now been a week and there's been no further discussion on the Talk page, would you mind going ahead and making the changes you suggested? Cheers, WWB Too (Talk · COI) 12:23, 4 June 2014 (UTC)

Hi there, thanks again for making the update to Brown Mackie. Since you've been a big help there, I was wondering if you had time to take a look at a couple of related queries I've made regarding edits to The Art Institutes and Argosy University articles? On both, I have had some initial responses to my requests but discussion has recently dried up and I'd very much appreciate another opinion. Here's the jist of the two requests:

• A sentence regarding EDMC's legal issues was added to the introduction of The Art Institutes article. As only part of these legal issues involved The Art Institutes, it is my feeling that this sentence does not belong. You can see the request and discussion so far on the Talk page.
• On the Argosy University Talk page my request focuses on clarifying wording in the article's Legal issues section. After some discussion with an editor there, I've recently offered a potential compromise but haven't heard back and I'd appreciate any additional thoughts.

Any help you can give on either of these requests would be gratefully received. Cheers, WWB Too (Talk · COI) 19:55, 6 June 2014 (UTC)

Request for comment

Hello there, a proposal regarding pre-adminship review has been raised at Village pump by Anna Frodesiak. Your comments here is very much appreciated. Many thanks. Jim Carter through MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:46, 28 May 2014 (UTC)

Hungarian Turanism article and User:Maghasito

USer:Maghasito try to spread of pseudo science, the so-called Hungarian Turanism , which is now a politically motivated chauvinist pseudo-science from the 19th century and a core agenda of far right Jobbik party and ww2 nazi Arrow Cross Party . There are not a single contemporary scholar (academics university professors) linguistics, historian population geneticist on this planet, who support that fantasy theory. Wikikpedia is a free encyclopedia, however it is not the place of the popularization of pseudo-scientific politically-motivated fantastic nonsenses. The best option would be the permanent ban of Maghasito. Thank you!--Dosemark (talk) 10:21, 6 June 2014 (UTC)

Wading into a pissing match that's partially being conducted in another language? That gets a big "nope" from me. Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 13:29, 6 June 2014 (UTC)

The Spanish Conspiracy

Why is this only a User article? Chuck Hamilton (talk) 02:49, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

Because it is unfinished. I started working on it many moons ago with the intent of turning out a quality article on it at some point, but I just got busy with other things and never finished it. Acdixon ^{(talk · contribs)} 13:24, 12 June 2014 (UTC)

John Y. Brown

John Y. Brown on the Main page - precious again! - Sorry that I didn't mention you in the nomination for Uruguayan War, - I did it from memory ;) - How do you like my dream? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:25, 28 June 2014 (UTC)