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Apology

Sorry. Too much criticism and no praise. And the "care" word was a bad choice. Colin°^Talk 14:41, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Greg McFadden

On 2 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Greg McFadden, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stinger coach Greg McFadden requires members of the national water polo team to eat every thing on their plates? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Greg McFadden.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:08, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

A kitten for you!

You rock and you're one of my favourite Wikimedians. :D Say dry and above the water line. :D

LauraHale (talk) 00:28, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

I also hope that you can go back home soon and that this message finds you safe and sound... we had a blast in Canberra (still can't understand the toilets in trains thingy...) and I'd hate to see you leave. Crisco 1492 (talk) 12:57, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Ashleigh Southern

On 2 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ashleigh Southern, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stingers Ashleigh Southern, Glencora Ralph, Zoe Arancini, Rowena Webster and Nicola Zagame are five of seventeen water polo players trying to make the 2012 Summer Olympics squad? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Nicola Zagame

On 2 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nicola Zagame, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stingers Ashleigh Southern, Glencora Ralph, Zoe Arancini, Rowena Webster and Nicola Zagame are five of seventeen water polo players trying to make the 2012 Summer Olympics squad? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Rowena Webster

On 2 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rowena Webster, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stingers Ashleigh Southern, Glencora Ralph, Zoe Arancini, Rowena Webster and Nicola Zagame are five of seventeen water polo players trying to make the 2012 Summer Olympics squad? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Zoe Arancini

On 2 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Zoe Arancini, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stingers Ashleigh Southern, Glencora Ralph, Zoe Arancini, Rowena Webster and Nicola Zagame are five of seventeen water polo players trying to make the 2012 Summer Olympics squad? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:05, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Glencora Ralph

On 2 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Glencora Ralph, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stingers Ashleigh Southern, Glencora Ralph, Zoe Arancini, Rowena Webster and Nicola Zagame are five of seventeen water polo players trying to make the 2012 Summer Olympics squad? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:05, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

FPC

Hey! I'd hate to see you go from Featured Picture Candidates. Colin did inadvertently bite; but the rest of us, I think, were very pleased with the submission, and I, for one, would hate to loose you. Hope that you can make it back at some point. Clegs (talk) 13:27, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

PS. Hope you're safe. Clegs (talk) 12:54, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Kelsey Wakefield

On 2 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kelsey Wakefield, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stinger Kelsey Wakefield took a year off university in order to try to make the 2012 Summer Olympics in water polo? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kelsey Wakefield.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:04, 2 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Hannah Buckling

On 3 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hannah Buckling, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hannah Buckling.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Allen3 ^talk 17:52, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Teigan Van Roosmalen

On 4 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Teigan Van Roosmalen, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Paralympic swimmer Teigan Van Roosmalen (pictured) is legally blind and deaf? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Teigan Van Roosmalen.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 01:32, 4 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Alicia McCormack

On 5 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alicia McCormack, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Alicia McCormack, a member of the Australia women's national water polo team, received a bow from Prince William at a Sydney barbecue? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alicia McCormack.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:48, 5 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Jane Moran

On 6 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jane Moran, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stinger Jane Moran is only the second woman ever to have competed in 200 games in the National Water Polo League? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jane Moran.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:03, 6 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Victoria Brown (water polo)

On 7 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Victoria Brown (water polo), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the parents of Australian national team water polo player Victoria Brown believed that she would be an Olympian in an equestrian event? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Victoria Brown (water polo).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Kate Gynther

On 7 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kate Gynther, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stingers Rebecca Rippon, Kate Gynther and Melissa Rippon (pictured) had hopes of being the first set of Australian siblings to all compete in three consecutive Olympic Games? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:02, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Rebecca Rippon

On 7 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rebecca Rippon, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stingers Rebecca Rippon, Kate Gynther and Melissa Rippon (pictured) had hopes of being the first set of Australian siblings to all compete in three consecutive Olympic Games? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:03, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Melissa Rippon

On 7 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Melissa Rippon, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Stingers Rebecca Rippon, Kate Gynther and Melissa Rippon (pictured) had hopes of being the first set of Australian siblings to all compete in three consecutive Olympic Games? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:04, 7 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Bronwen Knox

On 9 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bronwen Knox, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Bronwen Knox captained the Australian Stingers at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bronwen Knox.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:01, 9 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Isobel Bishop

On 10 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Isobel Bishop, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Isobel Bishop.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 04:19, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Holly Lincoln-Smith

On 10 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Holly Lincoln-Smith, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that as a 12-year-old, Australian water polo player Holly Lincoln-Smith (pictured) saved the life of another swimmer in the middle of a race, then went on to finish 27th out of 40? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Holly Lincoln-Smith.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 12:10, 10 March 2012 (UTC)

F*** this place

I'd strongly advise against that. I'm fairly confident that it wouldn't provide the results that you might want.
Be honest: This place has, at times, given you a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction.
The world is full of idiots, bigots and the brain-dead. Sadly, WP seems to attract more than the average share of these. Sadly, this situation is not going to change dramatically any time soon. So, ignore them.
Continue to do what gives you enjoyment and satisfaction, and enjoy doing it and be satisfied by doing it.
Alternatively, piss-off and get a life. Note, however, that after five years and many frustrations, I'm still here. God knows why. It would be much more sensible if I DID "piss-off and get a life". But who said logic had anything to do with it?
Hang on in there. If you'd prefer to discuss it "off-line", feel free to send me email. Cheers, Pdfpdf (talk) 11:13, 13 March 2012 (UTC)

I know we initially got off on the wrong foot, but please DON'T GO! :D You actually are one of the few editors I look up to. And you know why? because you are not only extremely experienced, but a respected editor - who is really passionate. We all say things that sometimes we don't mean, but at the end of the day, we are all a community! I get in arguments all the time - real life and WP. I just rub it off, and move on. Message me whenever you'd like, and remember that there are great editors all over WP that are friendly, commenter above being one! -- MST☆R ^{(Chat Me!)} 11:35, 13 March 2012 (UTC)

AusBT

Hi Bidgee – I'm just following up on my messages from last year regarding the status of links to AusB.com.au and why these this domain is blacklisted. As I've explained before, AusBT is a professional site staffed by journalists and a highly-regarded independent news source, and breaks many stories which are useful citations for Wiki content. So I'm once again reaching out to you to ask how we can set this to rights - is there any specific reason you've blacklisted AusBT and as editor of AusBT, what can I do to help sort this out? Thanks Djsflynn (talk) 20:14, 21 March 2012 (UTC)

Edit on JB Hi-Fi

My edit on JB Hi-Fi was reverted, and I got a message telling me to give an edit summary, which I already did. I'm not going to revert your revert, but I'm just letting you know that the edit I made was intentional. The section I removed was a bit pointless, as described by my edit summary. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 115.64.179.241 (talk) 08:13, 26 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Sandra Holden

On 29 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sandra Holden, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Aussie Spirit player Sandra Holden (pictured) was drafted to represent Tasmania in softball one year when there were not enough players for an all-Tasmanian team in the Gilleys Shield? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:14, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Jodie Bowering

On 2 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jodie Bowering, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Queensland teacher Jodie Bowering (pictured) is also an Australian Olympic bronze medalist in softball? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jodie Bowering.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 2 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Stacey Porter

On 5 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stacey Porter, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Olympic silver and bronze medalist Stacey Porter (pictured) was the first Aboriginal member of the Australian women's national team to represent the country in softball at the Olympics? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 5 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Australia women's national softball team

On 5 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Australia women's national softball team, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Olympic silver and bronze medalist Stacey Porter (pictured) was the first Aboriginal member of the Australian women's national team to represent the country in softball at the Olympics? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 5 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Brenda De Blaes

On 5 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Brenda De Blaes, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that softball player Brenda De Blaes represented Australia and Belgium at the Women's World Championship? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brenda De Blaes.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 15:19, 5 April 2012 (UTC)

Dispute resolution survey

Dispute Resolution – Survey Invite

Hello Bidgee. I am currently conducting a study on the dispute resolution processes on the English Wikipedia, in the hope that the results will help improve these processes in the future. Whether you have used dispute resolution a little or a lot, now we need to know about your experience. The survey takes around five minutes, and the information you provide will not be shared with third parties other than to assist in analyzing the results of the survey. No personally identifiable information will be released.

Please click HERE to participate.
Many thanks in advance for your comments and thoughts.

You are receiving this invitation because you have had some activity in dispute resolution over the past year. For more information, please see the associated research page. Steven Zhang ^{DR goes to Wikimania!} 01:08, 6 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Stacey McManus

On 7 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stacey McManus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Stacey McManus represents Australia in softball, while her sister Brook plays softball for New Zealand's national team? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stacey McManus.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 16:03, 7 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Leigh Godfrey

On 8 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Leigh Godfrey, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Radford University softball player and national team member Leigh Godfrey (pictured) is from a softball family, with her aunt and mother both representing Australia in the sport? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leigh Godfrey.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 00:02, 8 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Jade Wall

On 8 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jade Wall, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian softball player Jade Wall started playing softball when she was nine years old and surfs as a hobby? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jade Wall.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 16:04, 8 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Chelsea Forkin

On 9 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chelsea Forkin, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Chelsea Forkin has represented Australia in the World Cup of Baseball and World Cup of Softball? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chelsea Forkin.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 17:19, 9 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Melinda Weaver

On 11 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Melinda Weaver, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian softballer Melinda Weaver (pictured) missed the 2008 Beijing Games and a year later played professional softball in Italy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Melinda Weaver.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:17, 11 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Kym Tollenaere

On 12 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kym Tollenaere, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Queensland softball catcher Kym Tollenaere narrowly missed out on the 2004 Summer Olympics and is trying to represent Australia at the 2012 World Championships? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kym Tollenaere.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 12 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK question, Softball at the Summer Olympics, Belinda White

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DYK for Belinda White

On 17 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Belinda White, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that despite the expulsion of softball from the Olympic programme, Belinda White wants to represent Australia at the 2020 Games? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:21, 17 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Softball at the Summer Olympics

On 17 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Softball at the Summer Olympics, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that despite the expulsion of softball from the Olympic programme, Belinda White wants to represent Australia at the 2020 Games? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:22, 17 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Jodie Stevenson

On 19 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jodie Stevenson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jodie Stevenson (pictured) is attempting to make the Australia women's national softball team to compete in the 2012 ISF Women's World Championship, a competition Australia only won in 1965, when they hosted the event? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The Bushranger _{One ping only} 16:19, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for ISF Women's World Championship

On 19 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article ISF Women's World Championship, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jodie Stevenson (pictured) is attempting to make the Australia women's national softball team to compete in the 2012 ISF Women's World Championship, a competition Australia only won in 1965, when they hosted the event? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The Bushranger _{One ping only} 16:19, 19 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Verity Long-Droppert

On 20 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Verity Long-Droppert, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Western Australia softball player Verity Long-Droppert won a bronze medal at the 2007 Junior World Championships and later played professional softball in Italy? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:07, 20 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Softball in Western Australia

On 20 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Softball in Western Australia, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Western Australia softball player Verity Long-Droppert won a bronze medal at the 2007 Junior World Championships and later played professional softball in Italy? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:08, 20 April 2012 (UTC)

Southern Aurora

The text in the wp en article said it ceased operating some time before the photograph - so what happens? Satu Suro 13:05, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

I don't have much time to add the 50 year tour but its back on the railway, though more of a tourist thing then travel. Time travelling(The Border Mail), Southern welcome (The Border Mail), They built her for comfort, not speed, but she could still give the XPT a run for its money (The Border Mail), Aurora returns for anniversary (Prime7 News Albury). Bidgee (talk) 13:30, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

no big deal - I remember using the old one, and it seemed odd to see the piccie - but keep up the good work! great stuff on commons - keep up the good work - cheers Satu Suro 13:50, 21 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Justine Smethurst

On 22 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Justine Smethurst, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Victorian softball player and Olympic bronze medalist Justine Smethurst picked up an American accent while attending university? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Softball in Victoria

On 22 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Softball in Victoria, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Victorian softball player and Olympic bronze medalist Justine Smethurst picked up an American accent while attending university? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:05, 22 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Jocelyn McCallum

On 23 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jocelyn McCallum, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Queensland softball player Jocelyn McCallum has played softball in the United States and Italy? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 23 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Softball in Queensland

On 23 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Softball in Queensland, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Queensland softball player Jocelyn McCallum has played softball in the United States and Italy? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 23 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Clare Warwick

On 24 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Clare Warwick, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that professional softball player Clare Warwick is one of three national team players from Australian Capital Territory vying to represent Australia at the 2012 World Championship? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:05, 24 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Softball in the Australian Capital Territory

On 24 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Softball in the Australian Capital Territory, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that professional softball player Clare Warwick is one of three national team players from Australian Capital Territory vying to represent Australia at the 2012 World Championship? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:06, 24 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Vanessa Stokes

On 25 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Vanessa Stokes, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Aboriginal South Australian softball player Vanessa Stokes (pictured) is vying for a roster spot on the Australian team going to the 2012 World Championships? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 25 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Softball in South Australia

On 25 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Softball in South Australia, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australian Aboriginal South Australian softball player Vanessa Stokes (pictured) is vying for a roster spot on the Australian team going to the 2012 World Championships? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 25 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Michelle Cox

On 25 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Michelle Cox, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that San Jose State University and Australia women's national softball team player Michelle Cox played softball in New South Wales for the state under-16 team? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:06, 25 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Softball in New South Wales

On 25 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Softball in New South Wales, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that San Jose State University and Australia women's national softball team player Michelle Cox played softball in New South Wales for the state under-16 team? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:06, 25 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Kere Johanson

On 26 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kere Johanson, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Australia women's national softball coach Kere Johanson won two men's softball world championships as a player with New Zealand's team? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kere Johanson.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:05, 26 April 2012 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Bronze Commons Wiki Award
	Thank you for participating in the January 2012 MTC Drive. The drive was a big success. As a result of the drive thousands of files was transferred and many files was nominated for deletion because of copyright issues or because they were not usable. For your big work transferring files to Commons you are hereby awarded this barnstar. Cloudbound (talk) 19:22, 27 April 2012 (UTC)

Leaderboard award

	Order of the Superior Scribe of Wikipedia
	And finally... as you were at the top of the leaderboard for the January 2012 MTC Drive with 1056 transfers and checked files, you have well and truly earned the Order of the Superior Scribe of Wikipedia award. Thank you for all your efforts. With luck backlog drives will become a thing of the past. Cloudbound (talk) 21:15, 29 April 2012 (UTC)