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I read that you are ill

Please get well soon, and I am sending my (reserve) energy your way to wish you a speedy recovery. Jeffpw (talk) 15:46, 29 June 2008 (UTC)

I also send my well wishes for you, APK. Feel better soon! Aleta ^Sing 14:18, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Dude, get better. That's an order! Peace. — Becks ^{Talk to me} 02:30, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks guys and gal. :-) APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Tom

Check this out. -Aleta ^Sing 15:35, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Oh yes, I was watching all of that. There was more than one sock case involved. I can't believe how many screen names were used. APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

DYK - Michael Jackson

Hi buddy, I would like to do a DYK for Michael Jackson's 50th birthday on August 29. I've never done one before and I would really appreciate your help. Luckily he is releasing a compilation album on his birthday, King of Pop (album), so that would be nice to talk about. I understand you are ill at the moment, I hope you get better soon, get back to me in your own time, there is no rush. Wishing you the best. Regards. — Realist² (Who's Bad?) 19:34, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

• Please forgive my presumptuous response to a question posed to someone else, but I believe that showing the notability of Jackson’s 50th birthday would be a difficult task. Such an article might soon be deleted. If the celebration(s) receive/s more than cursory mention in the press, perhaps it might survive but I would not bet on it. - House of Scandal (talk) 19:46, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

• I didn't interpret Realist2's post to mean that he wants to create an article about Jackson's 50th birthday, but instead about something related to him (such as a new album), in honor of his birthday. I may be incorrect, of course. Aleta ^Sing 19:51, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

• One would think....but King of Pop (album) is already an article. - House of Scandal (talk) 19:53, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Im completely unaware of the process, I never imagined notability was a decider, maybe the 25th anniversary of Thriller (Thriller 25, which has already passed) would have been better, that got a lot of attention. Darn. I dont think I would be able to make an entire article on his 50th birthday unless some really amazing stuff is announced soon. Maybe just doing it on King of Pop (album) which is released on his birthday to celebrate his birthday. It has some notability outside of the birthday issue because its one of/the only album where all tracks are voted for by fans. — Realist² (Who's Bad?) 19:58, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

• Notability is a decider of whether any article exists or not. It's nothing specific to DYK. There is a rule that DYK's must be no more than 5 days old. Well, it's more of a guideline. Articles that are "slightly past their expiration date" have been used for holidays (Passover, St. Patrick's Day, etc.). The DYK editors might be less interested in letting King of Pop (album) counter guidelines for Jackson's b-day, but I don't suppose there's any harm in trying. - House of Scandal (talk) 20:07, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

If a suitable topic were chosen, Realist could always work on it in his sandbox and then move it to mainspace within the five days before MJ's b'day. Aleta ^Sing 20:10, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

• It might be helpful to browse the DYK page, see the conversation that goes on there, and read the rules. Best wishes! - House of Scandal (talk) 20:11, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Ah I see, thats a wierd guideline, it must be really hard to build an article to be viewed in 5 days lol. I think its worth a shot anyway, "Did you know its MJ'S 50th today?" sounds cool, but thats just my bias lol. Maybe he will announce something else aswell which I could work on in my sandbox like suggested. I would still be interested to hear APK's view. I definately think MJ's birthday will be reported worldwide, its already being talked about in newspapers like The Daily Telegraph and The Guardian. — Realist² (Who's Bad?) 20:17, 30 June 2008 (UTC)

Sorry I'm just now getting your message. I'll help with whatever you need and look over notability for the topic you have in mind. APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

It's no problem, glad your better. I'm still interested in this idea of "did you know it's MJ's 50th today and he released a greatest hits compilation made up of songs choosen entirely by fans to celebrate". Do you think we can do anything like that? I really should get a DYK under my belt. — Realist² (Come Speak To Me) 12:04, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

If there's an actual album that is being released for his birthday and the album has RS to meet notability requirements, then yeah, it could warrant an article. The article would have to be at least 1500 characters (minus references, infobox, see also, etc.) to be eligible for DYK. It's funny. I said the same thing about wanting a GA under my belt when you looked at the Old Stone House article. ;-) APK ^{like a lollipop} 22:19, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

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Ur talk page currently includes a header saying u have some health issues, i hope u get better soon.

Actually i visit to give u some feedback, for u to take or leave as u like. On a couple occasions i have hesitated to give u a comment on your talk page, or to respond to an inquiry elsewhere like your "Kappa House" inquiry at wt:NRHP where i had "good stuff" to contribute, because the adjacent discussion, or your signature which now shows "APK PRAISE JEEBUS", was difficult for me to process. I do not want to align myself for or against various sides on various issues. As you know, i focus on historic sites. I don't really want to get involved in political or religious issues in wikipedia editing, especially as wikipedia edits live forever, and my positions might change but my words would come back to haunt me. So, a couple times, it has caused gaps in my occasional correspondence with you. I am not asking you to change your displays that seem to have political overtones, but i just want to let you know it complicates and reduces my interactions with you about historic sites and their presentation in wikipedia. I hope this is helpful to you to know. doncram (talk) 00:19, 2 July 2008 (UTC)

Well, I'm not here to offend so I'll change it. APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

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Fourth of July, or bust, Thanks!

		The Fourth of July, or bust, Barnstar
		I award you this Barnstar for your solid, witty, creative, supportive, learned, timely, cheerful, eloquent, and/or otherwise generally great contributions on U. S. National Historic Landmarks' articles. Yippee o yay, we pretty much met our goal of a well-started article for each of 2,442 NHLs by today! Thanks, and have a great Fourth of July! -- Doncram, 4 July 2008

Thank you for your awesome contributions of photos and articles within List of NHLs in NC and List of NHLs in DC! It is a pleasure to me to contribute somewhat to the structure of such lists, when you and others are coming in to fill in the more difficult and substantial details! doncram (talk) 19:23, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks Doncram. You've been one of the best participants to the project. APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Happy Birthday, America!

I made this as my birthday present to America. I hope you enjoy it.

Yay! I love youtubes. APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Stockholm building

Cocerning the picture you asked about on Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Sweden:

The brown building in the foreground to the left, the one you barely see, that is the Royal Swedish Opera. The red building with the central tower that you are probably thinking about is Saint Jacob's Church. (I tried first to link to Church of Saint Jacob, but that turned out to be a church in Slovenia.) --Hegvald (talk) 19:10, 4 July 2008 (UTC)

Ah, ok. Thanks for letting me know. APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

I just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work over at WP:AFRO. Great job on Strivers' Section Historic District You should put your name on the list.futurebird (talk) 12:44, 5 July 2008

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		I just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work over at WP:AFRO. futurebird (talk) 12:48, 5 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks! I'll join and have several upcoming articles related to the project. APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Hope you're feeling better

I noticed you've been offline for almost a week, so just wanted to say I hope you're getting better. Think of this message as cyber chicken soup. Jeffpw (talk) 05:24, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Ditto... get better APK! Aleta ^Sing 19:11, 7 July 2008 (UTC)

Muchas grassy ass. APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

WARNING: BLOG-LIKE POST

Thanks for all of the get-well wishes. I wasn't expecting such a long health break. I was just released from the hospital. I've been there for over a week and it feels like I've broken out of prison! I'm such a nerd because I've been wanting to get online and edit, but I was too ill the first few days and when I finally got my hands on a laptop, the hospital's broadband service for patients and guests was down. Go figure. Anyway, I was still able to see the fireworks on Friday night. My room had a great view of the Washington Monument and the display is located right next to it. I invited several other patients in my room and we had our own little celebration. I'll be online, but not editing as much for the next several days (I think.) I'm still not feeling that great and looking at the computer screen is currently making me dizzy for some reason. I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday weekend (well, those of you that are in America). APK ^{PRAISE JEEBUS} 00:15, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

APK: We're thinking of you. We'll hold the 'pedia together while you focus on getting better. Either that, or we'll let it break and leave the mess for you to clean up. Either way, we win! - Philippe 00:38, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

SO GLAD to get an update'!!!!!! I was really getting worried, and startng to think darhk thoghts,

Hsre's hoping that you're your usual sunny self soon,. Jeffpw (talk) 05:44, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks guys. I already had a doctor's appointment this morning and I just frikkin got out last night. Geez, they don't know how to give a bitch a break. My watchlist makes me want to scream. So many things need fixing. APK ^{how u durrin} 13:37, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

Glad to see you back, but take care of yourself first; then, Wikipedia iff (if and only if) you feel up to it! Aleta ^Sing 19:44, 8 July 2008 (UTC)

I know you like YouTubies, so for sheer idiotic, turn off your brain fun, this one will make you, hopefully, feel a bit better. Its even got a NYT article [1] and the music is strangely appealing. And for a change of pace, here. And another, cuter one here. Maybe you should just let most of that watchlist slide? Call it part of recuperation. — Becks ^{Talk to me} 11:01, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

YouTube sure helped me when I needed it. I've watched thousands and made hundreds. Think of it as chicken soup for the cyber soul. Jeffers1961 if you want to see how I have warped the YouTube community. Jeffpw (talk) 14:17, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

I'm enjoying these videos. It's been easier for me to watch youtubes instead of write an article the past day or so because I'm finding it hard to concentrate on anything. Jeff, I'll hit you up on yt and Aleta, I was wondering if you had a typo with "iff." ;-) I learn something new everyday. APK ^{like a lollipop} 22:19, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

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WP:AFRO

Good to have you as an official member, as you've already added so much. Great contributions on NHRP properties, too.--Parkwells (talk) 11:30, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Thanks man. You've helped me alot with those articles (Clarence Lightner, Leonard Hall, etc.) and I know I keep talking about writing an article about African-American history in Raleigh, but I'm going to try writing one about Georgetown's history first. It's on alot smaller scale and would be good practice. I'm kind of overwhelmed at the info I've found for Raleigh. I guess it's a good thing I've found so much to write about, but bad in the sense I don't know where to begin. APK ^{like a lollipop} 22:19, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Have 2¢?

If you want to put your two cents in regarding the Pteridomania article that's being discussed for deletion the discussion is here: [2]. You had some interaction with the proposing editor yesterday [3]. Have a fun day. - House of Scandal (talk) 13:45, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Considering the message you left warning me about templating regulars [4] I would also like your 2 cents on HouseOfScandal's turning around and doing what you'd just warned me not to do(when I had only done 2 reverts at that), then giving me civility warnings when he was acting no better. He also deliberately began going through my contribs to find something to disagree with, by his own admission[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Alex_Perelson&oldid=224493228, on the claims of my being uncivil with "multiple editors at once." The "multiple" editors was one other who called me a vandal for removing a small portion of an article that appeared to violate WP:COPYVIO (as was noted in the summary) and had triggered a bot alert...said editor came at me in a hostile fashion for no reason other than being annoyed because I also questioned the notability of the article. You are also the second or third person he's come to asking for "views." Also, for the record, it is not a deletion discussion, it is a discussion regarding the use of copyrighted material within the article and if the amount of quoted material violates WP:NONFREE. -- [[::User:Collectonian|Collectonian]] ([[::User talk:Collectonian|talk]] · [[::Special:Contributions/Collectonian|contribs]]) 14:30, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

...Yeeeeehhhh, right. - House of Scandal (talk) 14:52, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

I haven't been following whatever you guys are debating, but Collectonian, I didn't warn you about anything. It was a very civil reminder that you shouldn't template regulars. HoS's talk page is on my watchlist and I noticed you had done just that. If he did the same thing to you, then I wouldn't know. Your page isn't being watched. You seem like a great editor who has been here for several years, but looking at recent conversations on your talk page it appears you might need a day or two away from the Wiki. I'm not trying to sound like a pussy, but if you read the conversation three topics up, I'm not in the best of shape right now and physically and mentally I can't really deal with arguments. APK ^{like a lollipop} 22:19, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

• Hope you feel better soon! The matters in question are being resolved entirely in my favor and I wasn't trying to recruit additional allies or anything. I can, however, see that it may have looked like that and do apologize for the faux pas. Take care of yourself, okay? - House of Scandal (talk) 22:42, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

That's no problem. I'm feeling better and for some reason, my first article since my break is going to be about a place where lesbians get drunk. I blame it on the medicine. APK ^{like a lollipop} 23:15, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

Are these sexy drunk lesbians, or sad drunk lesbians? Can you point me in the right direction? --Moni3 (talk) 23:37, 9 July 2008 (UTC)

I assume sexy. I've never been. It's Phase 1, the oldest continually operating lesbian bar in the U.S. (hence the notability). Does it make you want to tap tap that bed to the wall? APK ^{like a lollipop} 00:03, 10 July 2008 (UTC)

BOO!

Did I scare you?