User talk:Rosiestep/Archive 23
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Cunningham
Wishing you a very good first day of 2013, followed on all through the year happiness and prosperity. May like to nominate Mount Cunningham and John Crabbe Cunningham today and also Kulap. Yes, we will continue to contribute to DYK in a big way.--Nvvchar. 01:33, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the noms'. I will probably start on the 15 article hook of Group of Temples of Mahabalipuram which I had mentioned a few months back, on my user page in the same manner as you did for Laos articles. You have done QPQs for five articles under Laos DYK. I will also start doing a few. But the articles do not seem to be getting any attention from reviewers. I am feeling much better today and my laptop has also started working well. Cheers.--Nvvchar. 06:24, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
We will work on the user pages and not on the main articles with redlinks. The articles can be be with the hook ...that the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram of the Pallava Period consist of the Pancha Rathas of Dharmaraja Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Draupadi Ratha , Nakula Shadeva Ratha, Ganesha Ratha Cave Temples of Varaha Cave Temple, Krishna Cave Temple, Mahishasura Mardhini Cave temple, Pandava Cave Temple, Shore Temple, and the Descent of Ganges which is a unique and largest open-air bas-relief in the world? The articles which area already there (only four) will also be expanded in the user pages as I have enough references to do that. I could not do much on creating these user pages today as got busy with some other work.--Nvvchar. 17:29, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
Yikes. Hadn't seen this. I've left some articles on Nvv's page for you two for Cambodia and Indonesia. You might also add a bit for Luis Ortega Brú. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 22:19, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
- Please see the final reviewer observations on Mount Jackson (Antarctica). I have made some addtitions to the text. Refrence 7 may have some more and I cannot find the text part of this book as only front page is displayed. I hope my additions are OK and you could add more and reply. There is also one reference stated to be unreliable. I could not locate it. I have seen the user boxes created for Mabahalipura and I hope add the text this evening.Thanks.--Nvvchar. 06:22, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
After the expansion, the reviewer has raised some basic observations about the lead in Mount Jackson (Antarctica). Can you have look and see what best can be done on this, please. I was busy working on four articles that Dr. B posted for expansion. I have completed them and you may like to nominate. I hope to work on Mahabalipuram articles today Thanks.--Nvvchar. 04:34, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks for c/e of Mount Jackson. I could not find any more text to add after an intensive search with alternate names. Sorry for the embarrassment created. If the reviewer wants to add and make it 5x (he had volunteered to do so in his initial review) we could make a note to that effect on the DYK page. Yesterday evening I was tempted to add to the Martin's Cave (Though I expressed my reservations to Dr B. about working on Gibraltor related articles) and worked till 2 AM but could add only some text from the book reference. I have added a little more today. It needs one more reference. I have also started working on Varaha, which you may also like to edit. I will be working full time now on the Mahabalipuram articles. Could you kindly help me with c/e of Vidyasagar Setu, which is under GA review. I will add some more text on the latest news about the bridge. Thanks--Nvvchar. 07:01, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
- Yes, I will. I have posted five new articles on DYK on 1st January date, one is in the Gibraltar special section. Can you kindly do a few QPQs? I am too tired today. Also, shall I make a request for the reviewer to add in case he finds some text to Mount Jackosn, Antartica. --Nvvchar. 17:45, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have added all that I could find for the four articles of Denmark for further processing and editing. --Nvvchar. 06:29, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks for noms. I have posted the replies on review of Laos articles. I hope it will go through now. --Nvvchar. 03:07, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
- Please see the final review and alt hook suggested by Graeme Barlett. I feel that we should accept it as per rules of DYK. Let me know.--Nvvchar. 04:33, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks
Thanks for the invite to the TeaHouse. I will see what I can to to be useful there! A Wiggin13 (talk) 01:28, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Marcelle Auclair - ready for you to look again
Hi Rosiestep, thanks for your recent DYK review of Marcelle Auclair at Template:Did you know nominations/Marcelle Auclair. I've now inserted the QPQ. I also took the liberty of adding images to the article (plus a couple of tiny copy-edits, otherwise article is unchanged). I then offered two ALT hooks with images (otherwise they are the same hook as the original). Barring unexpected problems, I think it should be quick to update your review and, hopefully, give the go-symbol. I am also interested in your opinion about which of the 3 hooks you think is most interesting/best. Many thanks again for your review, and happy 2013! -- Presearch (talk) 19:57, 2 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Mount Sage National Park
On 3 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mount Sage National Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mount Sage National Park, the British Virgin Islands's first national reserve, was acquired in 1964 following a grant provided by Laurance Rockefeller? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mount Sage National Park. 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. |
(X! · talk) · @309 · 00:03, 3 January 2013 (UTC)
A barnstar for you!
The Original Barnstar | |
you are an accomplished Wiki editor. I am an new Wiki editor, a hack if you will. My articles has been rejected twice. I read something about a Teahouse...
Eric.handberg (talk) 00:35, 4 January 2013 (UTC) |
Danish woodcarvers
Happy New Year! You might be interested in my recent coverage of 17th century Danish woodcarvers including Hans Holst, Abel Schrøder and Lorentz Jørgensen. At least a couple more to go... --Ipigott (talk) 22:58, 4 January 2013 (UTC)
Cool. I sourced Undløse Church earlier. Will look at the others now.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:05, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
- I'll try to do so work on your church articles but am rather pushed for time at the moment. There are of course a huge number of interesting Danish churches which deserve coverage but it certainly seems to be a good idea to start with those that are red linked in other articles. I was rather surprised at some of the statements in the Norwegian article you used for Undløse Church, particularly the passage on the font. I have a feeling the sentence may have been mistakenly copied over from another article. The German article seems to have been far better researched. I'll try to sort it all out today from Danish sources. As for your question on the style of church names, I think the problem starts with differences between American and British English. Americans usually use a period after abbreviations such as Mr., Dr., St., whereas Brits simply write Mr, Dr, St and so on. That's why churches in England use the style St Mary, etc. (see Category:16th-century Church of England church buildings) while in the U.S. they all start with St. (see Category:Episcopal churches in Washington, D.C.). In the case of Denmark, St without the period seems to be the usual style (see Category:Churches in Bornholm), probably because most of the articles were created by Brits or by Danes who are usually more familiar with British English. I don't think the full form Saint is used in the names of churches. So personally I would suggest we keep to St rather than St. but others (including the Americanophile Dr. Blofeld) may well disagree. --Ipigott (talk) 10:20, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
Can you expand the articles in James Dredge, also start the preacher [1].♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:52, 6 January 2013 (UTC)
I think Undløse Church is more or less OK now. Turned out to be a very interesting article. Still a bit more to do on the others. --Ipigott (talk) 10:26, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
Great detective work! We must start the bridges,this image might be public domain.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:06, 7 January 2013 (UTC)
In the next 5 days if you or Nvv feel like expanding any of Gaulden Manor, Tom MacIntyre, Eugene O'Brien (playwright), Jean-Claude Auvray, Anthony Besch, John Cox, Peter Ebert, John Fulljames, Stefan Janski, Keith Warner, Charles Edwards, John Stoddart, Joe Vaněk. Ugo, re d'Italia or Peter G. Davis go for it! If not, no worries.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:04, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
OK, whatever you feel like, the intention is not to expand them all but take your pick, I'm having a rather productive day stubbing..♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:46, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
I have added a section on Layout plan explaining the image also inserted in Undløse Church. I have requested Ipigott to also check the translation from German. You may like to see. My effort to learn German ended 55 years ago as I found Grammar very tough like Sanskrit.--Nvvchar. 15:54, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
Template:Did you know nominations/Provinces of Laos
Hi Rosiestep, this is a message to let you know I have started evaluation of Template:Did you know nominations/Provinces of Laos. A number of issues remain, sourcing and hook citation. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 09:48, 5 January 2013 (UTC)
- Graeme Barlett has approved 13 of the 17 articles and has suggested an alternate hook for the same. Can you kindly check the expansion (about 19,000 ch) of Sainyabuli Province with the original (about 8,700 ch)? It may still be eligible with 5x. After that you may like to reply accepting the Alt hook. Thanks. --Nvvchar. 11:39, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Cerro Sechin
On 7 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cerro Sechin, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that it is not known who built the Peruvian site of Cerro Sechin? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cerro Sechin. 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. |
DYK for Kulap
On 8 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kulap, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Kulap are small funerary sculptures from New Ireland associated with death rituals? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kulap. 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) 00:22, 8 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Pambamarca
On 8 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pambamarca, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Pambamarca Fortress Complex is a large installation of many Inca Pucarás? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pambamarca. 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. |
DYK for Richard von Hegener
On 9 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Richard von Hegener, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Richard von Hegener was a primary organizer of the Nazi Action T4 adult and child euthanasia program, whose method of gassing victims was a forerunner to the gas chambers of the Holocaust? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Richard von Hegener. 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. |
DYK for Shatrunjaya
On 9 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shatrunjaya, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Shatrunjaya is a sacred site for Jains, containing hundreds of Palitana temples (pictured)? 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. |
DYK for Palitana temples
On 9 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Palitana temples, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Shatrunjaya is a sacred site for Jains, containing hundreds of Palitana temples (pictured)? 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. |
Help request for new user
Good day Rosie I was hoping for your help. A user has started demanding an article layout be changed according to his desire against the vote of everyone else who has reverted the changes. It is really odd. I am a new user and have no idea how to handle the situation. And is this type of thing a regular occurrence? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:List_of_people_who_have_been_called_a_polymath
I am also updating the page of Patrick M. Byrne which has extremely confusing Talk page requirements.Bhalluka (talk) 18:59, 9 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thank you for your advice and comments RosieBhalluka (talk) 03:23, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Great Mosque of Sana'a
On 10 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Great Mosque of Sana'a, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Sana'a manuscript (pictured) was discovered in the attic of the Great Mosque in 1972? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Great Mosque of Sana'a. 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. |
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DYK for Phnom Sorsia
On 10 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Phnom Sorsia, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the White Elephant Cave (pictured) in Phnom Sorsia mountain, Cambodia, is named after the many stalagmites which have the shape of white elephants? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phnom Sorsia. 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. |
Introducing, Juneau Raptor Center
I am just beginning an article for the Juneau Raptor Center. I have a lot of research to do. As always, your feedback and input is ALWAYS welcome and appreciated! And thanks for the holiday greetings! :-) AlaskaMike (talk) 21:30, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks for the feedback on the DYK? nom. I added the authors names to the references, where available. (Only about half of the bylines are signed) I also reworked the article a little. Still working. :) I appreciate your help! AlaskaMike (talk) 21:03, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
Article suggestion
Hi, do you think either you or one of your frequent collaborators might be able to put together an article on the Romanov Tercentenary? The centenary of the tercentenary's start is coming up in March, and it's actually quite a gap in our coverage - a major event not even mentioned, as far as I can see, at House of Romanov, Nicholas II of Russia or History of Russia (1892–1917). It seems like there's also a 400th anniversary celebration coming up. Anyway, I'll let you look into the feasibility of doing something on this. It might make for a nice DYK. - Biruitorul Talk 23:04, 10 January 2013 (UTC)
- Well, I can read the letters, but that's not too useful so long as I can't understand the words! And I'm not sure who our more active Russian speakers are nowadays, though a couple would certainly come in handy. Anyway, thanks for starting it, and while I can't promise any specific work, I'll be cheering you, Nvvchar and the Doctor as the stub swells to the gargantuan works we've gotten accustomed to seeing from you guys. - Biruitorul Talk 04:44, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Attapeu Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Attapeu Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Bokeo Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bokeo Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Bolikhamsai Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bolikhamsai Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Champasak Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Champasak Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Houaphanh Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Houaphanh Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Khammouane Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Khammouane Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Luang Namtha Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Luang Namtha Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Luang Prabang Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Luang Prabang Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Phongsaly Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Phongsaly Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Salavan Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salavan Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Savannakhet Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Savannakhet Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Vientiane Province
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Vientiane Province, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Vientiane Prefecture
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Vientiane Prefecture, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Attapeu, Bokeo, Bolikhamxai, Champasak, Houaphan, Khammouane, Luang Namtha, Luang Prabang, Oudomxai, Phongsali, Sainyabuli, Salavan, Savannakhet, Sekong, Xiangkhoang and the Vientiane Province and Prefecture form the provinces of Laos (mapped)? 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. |
DYK for Killing caves of Phnom Sampeau
On 11 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Killing caves of Phnom Sampeau, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the Phnom Sampeau hills, during the atrocities committed by the Khmer Rouge, many victims were bludgeoned and tossed into holes that served as skylights to the caves? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Killing caves of Phnom Sampeau. 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. |
Royal portraits
You might find more sources and content for Portrait of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. It occurred to me that our coverage of royal portraits is very poor. Perhaps you and Nari would be interested in doing a series of articles on royal portraits and filling up Category:Portraits of the British Royal Family.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:04, 11 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Phnom Santuk
On 12 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Phnom Santuk, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Phnom Santuk hill is the most sacred mountain of the Kampong Thom in Cambodia with several reclining Buddhas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phnom Santuk. 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. |
DYK nomination of Mount Cunningham, John Crabbe Cunningham
Hello! Your submission of Mount Cunningham, John Crabbe Cunningham at the Did You Know nominations page has beeĝn reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Harrias talk 07:42, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
User:Rosiestep/sandbox/Mahabalipuram monuments project
Hey, happened to see one of your projects. Just to inform you, some of the articles in work in your sandbox (i. e. Dharmaraja Ratha) already exist in the namespace (though content is not as good; obviously?). Will anything be affected? We can still merge right? Bonkers The Clown (Nonsensical Babble) 11:18, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
- Ok, thanks. In fact I already have added stuff to the Dharmaraja Ratha sandbox page. Good luck on the DYK. Bonkers The Clown (Nonsensical Babble) 06:33, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Danish Culture Canon
I've started an article on the interesting 2006 Danish Culture Canon which covers a total of 108 works in all fields of culture. I've already added the lists on architecture and the visual arts and will add the others as soon as I have handled the translations. You will see however that there are quite a few red links which call for biographies and descriptions of the works themselves. Maybe you would like to help out? I thought perhaps the best approach would be to cover architecture first and then move on but if you are tempted by any particular area, please go ahead. The Norwegian article at no:Danmarks_kulturkanon has links to virtually all the items in Norwegian although some of the articles are very brief. Please let me know if you are interested and, if so, which articles you would like to make a start on. --Ipigott (talk) 13:19, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
Good start. I'll try to expand on the article tomorrow but I first want to complete the sections of the canon. --Ipigott (talk) 21:34, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
As I've now added all the areas of the canon, I can now start looking at the individual articles. I'm working on Hover Church and think you (or whoever you translated) have confused the Hover Church near Vejle with the one near Ringkøbing. I'll try to sort it out. --Ipigott (talk) 12:31, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
- Just shows how important referencing is. It was the Hover Church near Vejle that was decorated by Mogens Jørgensen. See this for example. But don't worry. You're doing a great job! --Ipigott (talk) 16:53, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
- That's the one and here are all the pretty pictures you mentioned. It's really strange how similar the two churches are, both without towers. But I don't think we need to bother about Hover Church, Vejle at the moment. You have probably noticed I've more or less completed the Culture Canon lists -- so there's lots to choose from. We should probably concentrate on architecture, visual arts, film and some of the score music as much of the rest is Dano-danois as the French would say. --Ipigott (talk) 21:44, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
Have started articles on Christian Joseph Zuber and Rudolph Rothe. Anything of interest in English? --Ipigott (talk) 16:42, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
You might find more for Regolini-Galassi tomb.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:34, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Sorry to hear about your foot. Hope it's not causing you too much trouble. Don't worry about the Canon articles. There'll be many more to work on in the futre. Maybe you would like to embark on one or two from Visual Arts while I try to tie up the section on architecture? I think there's some interesting material to be covered there. Very impressed by the Alaska articles. They make interesting reading. --Ipigott (talk) 07:13, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
Alaska articles.
I have done three. I will do more tomorrow. Mount Cunningham needs some more text. It has been pulled out of the DYK Q.--Nvvchar. 14:05, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
- Sorry. Removed as suggested.--Nvvchar. 17:16, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have also added to this Portrait of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. See if it is OK as it my first on an art article.--Nvvchar. 17:18, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
Started Speel River. You could copy a lot of text from the source given just click the cog at the top right in google books and select plain text. Its PD.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:45, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
Nommed portrait. Mosconi (restaurant) may interest you and can go towards our A-Z.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:45, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Saleh Mosque
On 12 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Saleh Mosque, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Saleh Mosque (pictured), built in Sana'a in 2008 at a cost of US$60 million, was considered too expensive in relation to the 42% of Yemeni who live in poverty? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Saleh Mosque. 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. |
Alaska Geo
Thanks! I added one of my photos to the Sheep Creek page. I will look into the other pages, also! AlaskaMike (talk) 22:42, 12 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have completed my inputs to all 7 Alaska articles. I could not get pictures even though I have made requests on flickr.--Nvvchar. 08:05, 14 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have added more text to Mount Jackson (Antarctica). Please see if it qualifies 5x expansion and if the text is OK. I have covered both topography and geology.--Nvvchar. 06:50, 15 January 2013 (UTC)
- Alaska articles are due for nomination today.--Nvvchar. 07:12, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Minangkabau marriage
On 13 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Minangkabau marriage, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that customarily, in a Minangkabau marriage (pictured), the bridegroom lives with his sister and visits his wife's house only at night? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Minangkabau marriage. 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. |
Did you know nomination
I have expanded the Juneau Raptor Center article, with a history section, and then nominated it DYK. I have limited experience with DYK? Can you check it for me? Thanks! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Template:Did_you_know_nominations/Juneau_Raptor_Center AlaskaMike (talk) 22:34, 13 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for John Crabbe Cunningham
On 14 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Crabbe Cunningham, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mount Cunningham on South Georgia was named after John Crabbe Cunningham who died after being struck by waves off Holyhead? 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. |
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DYK for Gaulden Manor
On 15 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gaulden Manor, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Gaulden Manor ceiling depicts Judgement Day? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gaulden Manor. 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. |
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On a speedy recovery
The Red Cross | |
You silly sausage! Sounds painful, here's to a speedy recovery! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:17, 16 January 2013 (UTC) |
- Thanks, Dr. B.!! Yes, painful. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:06, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
- I did not see the message. Sorry to know that you are injured. Wishing you speedy recovery.--Nvvchar. 02:13, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have nominated all seven articles individually as I could not find a link for a single common hook. Please see if the hooks are OK. I will do the QPQ a little later in the day. I have given credits to the contributors as recorded. I hope it is OK.--Nvvchar. 05:56, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
Here's hoping the Red Cross are done camping out at my house! LOL! Thanks for the good wishes and thanks for noming those articles. I'm feeling better and back to editing. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:02, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
- I hope I have added enough text to the three expedition articles. You may like to add.--Nvvchar. 16:17, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
- You may like to suggest an Alt Hook to meet Crisco's review on the Alaskan article. --Nvvchar. 16:37, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
WWC!
Hey Rosie! I hope you're doing well! Have you had a chance to stop by and see the brand spanking new WikiWomen's Collaborative page! User:Heatherawalls actually designed it :) Anyway, you are one of the founding members of the project, so I'd love to see you involved. As my fellowship comes to a close this month, I'll be back as a volunteer on the project and I'm hoping that a group of us volunteers can help maintain it - I'd hate to see our blogs and content fade out! Anyway, enough of my pity party :) I do hope you'll want to participate, and also make a profile at the Collaborative page, which invites women from around the world who edit to share their story. Anyway. I do hope to see you soon, here in the Bay Area. SarahStierch (talk) 06:19, 17 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center
On 17 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Nikolaj gained prominence after the Fluxus performances of the 1960s? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nikolaj, Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center. 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. |
Hey. Hm, has it gone stale/abandoned? Bonkers The Clown (Nonsensical Babble) 12:05, 18 January 2013 (UTC)
Well I added some content. Rosie can you try to find a few more sources for Iglesia Mayor de San Pedro y San Pablo.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:41, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Portrait of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
On 19 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Portrait of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Charlotte Higgins compared the depiction of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in Paul Emsley's portrait to a character in The Twilight Saga? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Portrait of Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. 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. |
Danish Culture Canon 2
Started on it. Can you look at User:CambridgeBayWeather/Sandbox and tell me which one looks the best. I'm thinking that Architecture 3 and Visual arts look the best as the work stands out beside the creator. CambridgeBayWeather (talk) 23:15, 19 January 2013 (UTC)
- It's done. I tag Per Nielsen as he is a soccer player and I couldn't tell if it was the same one as wrote the work, Danse i måneskin. Cheers. CambridgeBayWeather (talk) 13:56, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks. Glad you liked it. Thanks for the coffee and danish. CambridgeBayWeather (talk) 23:53, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
- It's done. I tag Per Nielsen as he is a soccer player and I couldn't tell if it was the same one as wrote the work, Danse i måneskin. Cheers. CambridgeBayWeather (talk) 13:56, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
Still working on Frederik V (almost finished) and then I'll expand Jason. After that, if there are no further emergenies, I'll see what I can do with Viggo Stuckenberg. Thanks for your continuing interest in Danish culture. You seem to be developing quite a bit of expertise on all things Danish. --Ipigott (talk) 07:26, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks. You might also like to look at the designer Knud V. Engelhardt. --Ipigott (talk) 07:33, 23 January 2013 (UTC) I also seen Thorvald Bindesbøll needs expanding if you are interested. --Ipigott (talk) 11:53, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Murder Cove
Hello! Your submission of Murder Cove at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! – Muboshgu (talk) 01:44, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks, Rosie. I have started expanding Tabo Monastery now. I am sorry that the Mahabalipurm articles are stalled because of me loosing the initiative for some reason or the other. I hope I will get back to them soon.--Nvvchar. 17:30, 20 January 2013 (UTC}
Mai apse sehmat hoo! I agree with you.--Nvvchar. 17:43, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
It is in Hindi langauge, which means "I endorse your views".--Nvvchar. 17:53, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
- I suppose that the expansion of Tabo Monastery is now 5x. Pl check.--Nvvchar. 10:51, 21 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have done c/e of Tabo and I have also completed my inputs to the three Hemenway articles (no imgs could be located) and four Dutch articles of the Ten Kates and others.--Nvvchar. 14:31, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
- May be it is better to nominate each article separately as there are very few users who have time to review multi-article hook.--Nvvchar. 17:38, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks for the nominations. I enjoyed doing these articles. Can I insert an img of the Hokohom cultural monument or the girl holding a pot on her head in the hook in the Hemenway articles? You know that I can't count the chs correctly? About the reference, I really missed it. Sorry about it.--Nvvchar. 05:27, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
- Yes, I will add an img and also do one or two QPQs. Please see if Tabo is OK.--Nvvchar. 05:44, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have proposed an alt hook for the double article hook on expedition as I found the text to suit the img. I hope you don't mind. One of the Ten Kate articles may be short of 5x. I appreciate if you please check it before nomination. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 16:43, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
- Nome'd Tabo Monastery. May like to suggest an Alt hook.--Nvvchar. 05:45, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
- If text in bullets is not counted then it may be better to convert it into prose form in Lambert ten Kate.--Nvvchar. 05:56, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
- You may like to join in expanding this Purang-Guge kingdom with John Hill and Dr.B.--Nvvchar. 12:12, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
- Sorry for my snail-like response to the Hemenway articles, I've not been "encyclopedic" the last few days. I've given Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition a copyedit, two citations are needed. Will look at the others shortly. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:01, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks. I will do some QPQs. Can you add some more text to the Purang-Guge kingdom article? I will work on Tholing monastery today. I have all the text.
- I have completed my inputs to Tholing Monastery and also to Guge, which you may like to edit. I have done all the required QPQs.--Nvvchar. 15:15, 25 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have proposed an alt hook for the double article hook on expedition as I found the text to suit the img. I hope you don't mind. One of the Ten Kate articles may be short of 5x. I appreciate if you please check it before nomination. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 16:43, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK Hessian cuisine
I've put some more citations in and replied at Template:Did you know nominations/Hessian cuisine. Thanks for the review! Smurrayinchester 22:39, 20 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Mosconi (restaurant)
On 22 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mosconi (restaurant), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mosconi became the first Italian restaurant to receive a Michelin star in the Benelux nations? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mosconi (restaurant). 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. |
KTC (talk) 00:03, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
More or less finished with Viggo Stuckenberg - although I think the lead is still a bit too euphoric. Leave you to judge. --Ipigott (talk) 14:52, 22 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Zarzaitine
On 23 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Zarzaitine, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1961, Zarzaitine was considered to be the largest oil field of the eastern Sahara, with primary reserves of 80 million tons? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zarzaitine. 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. |
Translating
I know you do a lot of translating other language Wikipedia articles into English. I am interested in translating some French language articles, not because I am brilliant at French but because of the way the new scoring system for the WikiCup benefits certain articles that I have identified. I recently did Plogonnec as a first try. What concerns me is that in DYK, they demand at least one inline citation per paragraph but foreign (and English) language Wikipedia articles are often incompletely referenced. Often the article concerned has useful information but one is reluctant to use it because it is unreferenced. Is there a solution to this? How do you proceed when you translate articles destined for DYK? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:19, 23 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thank you for your comprehensive reply. I can see you make a very thorough job of generating such English language pages and producing quality articles on diverse subjects. I don't think I would work on translations from choice, being very happy in my present natural history niche, but hope to work on some later in the year when the WikiCup competition hots up. We could try a collaboration but I can see you are very much a part of a collaborating group already. Cwmhiraeth (talk) 06:08, 24 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Mary Helen Wright Greuter
On 24 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mary Helen Wright Greuter, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Helen Wright researched the history of telescopes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mary Helen Wright Greuter. 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. |
DYK for Kootznahoo Inlet
On 24 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kootznahoo Inlet, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Kootznahoo Formation, consisting of conglomerate, sandstone, siltstone, shale and coal, is located in Alaska's Kootznahoo Inlet? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kootznahoo Inlet. 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. |
DYK for Undløse Church
On 25 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Undløse Church, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that woodcarver Abel Schrøder, who crafted the altarpieces for the churches of Vester Egesborg, Undløse, and St Martin's, was also St Martin's organist? 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. |
DYK for St Martin's Church, Næstved
On 25 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article St Martin's Church, Næstved, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that woodcarver Abel Schrøder, who crafted the altarpieces for the churches of Vester Egesborg, Undløse, and St Martin's, was also St Martin's organist? 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. |
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:05, 25 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Vester Egesborg Church
On 25 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Vester Egesborg Church, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that woodcarver Abel Schrøder, who crafted the altarpieces for the churches of Vester Egesborg, Undløse, and St Martin's, was also St Martin's organist? 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. |
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:06, 25 January 2013 (UTC)
- Well done Rosie. I'll edit Tholing and Purang tomorrow, thankyou for that. I've started on Rio Grande da Serra. We could expand a few of the national park stubs I started ages ago and any of the municipalities or whatever takes you fancy for our Brazil entries for the A-Z. Namling might interest you both.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 01:01, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks Rosiestep for managing to get all these on DYK. I must say, though, that I was rather disappointed with the low number of page views for the individual articles. Maybe it had something to do with timing. As a rule, DYKs with interesting images seem to be the most attractive ones. Glad to see your Jason and Frederik V nominations are in this category. Let's see how they go. I am slowly plowing through the Design section of the canon and have been working on two interesting ladies: Marie Gudme Leth and Gertrud Vasegaard. Thanks once again for all your interest and support. --Ipigott (talk) 07:46, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
- I've also started Astrid Noack (surprisingly missing from the Danish wiki) and Randers Museum of Art. If you feel up to the challenge, the museum article contains a number of red links on modern artists, most of whom deserve at least a short article (even if not all are covered in the Danish WP). As William Scharff is also red linked in the Grønningen article, I might start with him. You might like to cherry-pick some of the others. Have fun. --Ipigott (talk) 15:20, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
Monasteries in Tibet
Reference that you have given also gives details of both Toling and Tsaparng monasteries and also Zandu. The names of the temples in both monasteries are identical. The photo used in the info box is of Toling Only as the raock cliff where Tsaparang temples are locoated are seen in the background. THe photos have been uploaded by some French photographer and he has used the names Toling also. Whiet and Red Temples are or chapels are found in both monasteries. Gompa is also the name for Monastery. I do not see any problem with the photos. Yes, Zandu can be merged with Toling village article. I will search in flickr for more photos.--Nvvchar. 04:30, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
- My inputs for the above articles are complete. I wish to clarify that the word 'Temple' is also used to denote 'monastery' or 'gompa' in Tibet. While I have completed this article Paranapiacaba for your inputs I have also added quite a bit of text to Rio Grande da Serra also. Pl see and add. I will do Tholing or Zonda tomorrow.--Nvvchar. 13:28, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
Cool! Yes white temple needs some inline text I guess if anybody can find it.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:40, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
Please nom Ved Vejen and say sorry for the day late, you can use Śmigus-Dyngus for QPQ.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:11, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks, try File:Ved Vejen 1898.jpg instead.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 23:42, 26 January 2013 (UTC)
- I have added to Yeshe-Ö, Zanda, Toling Monastery and fixed references to all tags in Purang-Guge kingdom. You may have to add some more text under History section of Yeshe-Ö to complete his history till his death. I will add some text to the article Dr. B has suggested tomorrow and then nominate. I am very tired now. Old age has become more of pain management and creview comments under DYK adds to this pain.--Nvvchar. 17:52, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
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DYK for Murder Cove
On 26 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Murder Cove, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that a cove in Alaska was named Murder Cove after two gold prospectors were murdered there in 1869 as revenge for killing the brother of a Kake resident? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Murder Cove. 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. |
DYK for Port Snettisham
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DYK nomination of James Dredge, Jr., James Dredge, Sr.
Hello! Your submission of James Dredge, Jr. and James Dredge, Sr. at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! ···日本穣? · 投稿 · Talk to Nihonjoe · Join WP Japan! 08:14, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
Crafty, four article nom, well done! Shouldn't the nom page contain the 4 article in the title though rather than just Yeshe O? Good grief Dredge still not gone through? ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:07, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
I'll move and take care of the two QPQ, added a picture too. All done. If you or Nvv nominate the Brazil articles later you can use the two Template:Did you know nominations/Hasan ibn Zayd ibn Muhammad, Muhammad ibn Zayd and Template:Did you know nominations/Tasil for QPQ.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:25, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
Can you translate Omar Derdour from French wiki? Also I've added text from French wiki in Metline which needs proofing, I've hidden it though until it can be attended to! Tesker has been proofed but you and Nvv might find more. That's enough for now!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 00:07, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
Please nominate the Brazilian articles Paranapiacaba and Rio Grande da Serra as I could not find suitable texts for the hooks. I have completed my inputs to Tenhemad and John Treadwell (miner).--Nvvchar. 10:51, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
You may like to add to this Vale do Catimbau National Park, Brazil--Nvvchar. 18:34, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
Tenhemad is now a GA candidate. Can't think of a double hook for the Brazil articles.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:03, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
I have completed Brasília National Park.--Nvvchar. 18:07, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
Nommed Namling, Tenhemad, and the Brazilian towns, can you nom the park Rosie? You might both be interested in Douz, don't know if it can be 5 x expanded, see what you think, very interesting place in southern Tunisia with over 500,000 palm trees, looks a cool place! Started on Bermudian cuisine too, more info here and here. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 19:46, 28 January 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks for the nominations. Pl see this nomination template on DYK of Paranapiacaba, which is probably not properly transferred to nom page as I could not open it to fix an img.--Nvvchar. 06:28, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
- You may like to add to this Vale do Catimbau National Park, Brazil.--Nvvchar. 18:36, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
You might find more on Corubal River and Balagansk. Got a monster headache today, not editing.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 22:02, 29 January 2013 (UTC)
- Here is one more Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, Bermuda. It is completed from my end. You may like to add.--Nvvchar. 09:15, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
Thanks. PLenty of water today I think! Good work both, will be editing more later.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:26, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
- John Treadwell (miner) needs to be nominated today. Bermuda cuisine is also ready from end for nomination. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 05:41, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
Precious
polishing
Thank you for improving John H. Dessauer to a personality, not only of great merits but one you would like to meet, - repeating: you are an awesome Wikipedian (12 May 2009, 3 February 2010)!
I can't believe that more than a year passed since you got the first award of what grew to be called Precious, here it comes again in br'erly style ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:36, 27 January 2013 (UTC)
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DYK for James Dredge, Jr.
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DYK for James Dredge, Sr.
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Lord Roem ~ (talk) 00:03, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
Sorry about the missing citations for Frederik. I found the details in the Saly article and intended to add the refs later but just forgot. Now they are there from two reliable sources. Good to have such a careful reviewer. --Ipigott (talk) 08:11, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
I have been doing a bit more on Jais Nielsen. As I can find no sources for his being awarded the Dannebrog, I have deleted these details from the article and categories. Maybe you have a source? --Ipigott (talk) 15:42, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
Nommed. Not sure if Nvv wanted to add to them, he can still add his name if he wishes.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:33, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
WMF blog profile
Hi Rosie. I hope all is well. I know it's been a long time since we sat down and chatted, but I wanted to turn some of that conversation into a profile for the Wikimedia blog. Can you email me when you have a chance so I can show you a draft of the post for your review? mroth wikimedia.org. Thanks! Matthew (WMF) 20:47, 30 January 2013 (UTC)
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Question for you at the nom. Thanks. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:04, 31 January 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Martin's Cave
On 31 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Martin's Cave, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Martin's Cave (pictured) is named after the man who found it when he fell off the Rock of Gibraltar? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Martin's Cave. 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. |
DYK for Ten Hamadi
On 31 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ten Hamadi, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Mauritanian commune of Ten Hamadi has an estimated 10,340 goats? 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. |
DYK for Brasília National Park
On 1 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Brasília National Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Brasília National Park (pictured) is the largest park in the world which is situated in an urbanized area? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brasília National Park. 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) 08:02, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
You might find more for Benie Hoose. Pretty sure you'll be interested in filling links to Template:Whalsay. You can use OS map] to find more geo features like points, cliffs and rocks.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:24, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
You might be lucky and be able to access this PD-US-gov source [2] in the states, I can only get snippets through searching.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:37, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
- There are no messages from you, Rosie. Any problem with me! I have done four articles in the last two days on the Whalsay Island which you may like to add. These are Symbister, Symbister House (needs inputs on features), Benie Hoose and Pettigarths Field Cairns of Scotland.--Nvvchar. 17:25, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Sheep Creek (Juneau, Alaska)
On 1 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sheep Creek (Juneau, Alaska), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Sheep Creek Hatchery in Juneau, Alaska was established in 1980 for incubating about 40 million pink and/or chum salmon for commercial fisheries? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sheep Creek (Juneau, Alaska). 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. |
DYK for Edward Page Gaston
On 2 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Edward Page Gaston, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Edward Page Gaston, European manager for Funk & Wagnalls, was a proponent for the repatriation of the remains of Pocahontas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Edward Page Gaston. 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, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
You have messages here. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 07:27, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Ved Vejen
Hello! Your submission of Ved Vejen at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Wasted Time R (talk) 14:45, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
Nono no problem! I've probably been thinking about other things as I have fam here for the weekend, and then a business trip early part of the week. Will do my best to stay on top of editing as much as I can... I left a note on Ipigott's talkpage about the Ved Vejen dyk nom as I'm not sure he watchlists the dyk noms. Cheers, amigo! --Rosiestep (talk) 17:44, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Arsenal de la Carraca
On 2 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Arsenal de la Carraca, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Arsenal de la Carraca was the first military establishment of its kind in Spain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Arsenal de la Carraca. 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. |
DYK for Yeshe-Ö
On 3 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Yeshe-Ö, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Tholing monastery (pictured) of the Purang-Guge kingdom was built by Yeshe-Ö, the first notable lama-king in Tibet? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yeshe-Ö. 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. |
DYK for Tholing Monastery
On 3 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tholing Monastery, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Tholing monastery (pictured) of the Purang-Guge kingdom was built by Yeshe-Ö, the first notable lama-king in Tibet? 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. |
DYK for Tholing
On 3 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tholing, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Tholing monastery (pictured) of the Purang-Guge kingdom was built by Yeshe-Ö, the first notable lama-king in Tibet? 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. |
DYK for Purang-Guge kingdom
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DYK for Crystal Mine
On 4 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Crystal Mine, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that a unique sample of a pyrite crystal from the Crystal Mine in Alaska with a large amount of terminated crystals of gold on its surface, is on display in the Smithsonian Institute? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Crystal Mine. 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. |
DYK for Bermudian cuisine
On 4 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bermudian cuisine, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that a Bermudan culinary specialty is to serve fish chowder (pictured) with black rum and sherry peppers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bermudian cuisine. 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. |
DYK for Taku Inlet
On 4 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Taku Inlet, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Taku Inlet in Alaska widens to a basin where discharge from the Taku River and Taku Glacier emerge? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Taku Inlet. 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. |
Nomination of Tivi (disambiguation) for deletion
A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Tivi (disambiguation) is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.
The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Tivi (disambiguation) until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.
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DYK for Mount Jackson (Antarctica)
On 5 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mount Jackson (Antarctica), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mount Jackson (pictured) with an elevation of 3,184 metres (10,446 ft) is the highest mountain in the Antarctic Peninsula? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mount Jackson (Antarctica). 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. |
DYK for Spittal Pond Nature Reserve
On 5 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Spittal Pond Nature Reserve, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Spittal Pond Nature Reserve is the largest nature reserve in Bermuda? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Spittal Pond Nature Reserve. 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. |
DYK for Ved Vejen
On 5 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ved Vejen, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that even though Ved Vejen was written in 1886, the theme regarding the hidden pain of a woman's loneliness in a Danish province still resonates with today's readership? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ved Vejen. 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. |
DYK nomination for Ved Vejen
Hi Rosiestep. I saw your comments on Ved Vejen and I actually attempted to address them in the nominations but although I turned up the reviewer's text (by scanning for Ved Vejen in the DYK nominations), I could not see how to get in to comment on it. I think I have told you before that the reason I do not nominate articles myself is that I find the mechanics far too difficult to handle. No wonder so few newcomers dare to venture into DYK. Anyway, I can try to answer the concerns. There is indeed a Google reference to a Danish book on the subject but this is not one of mine. Perhaps Dr. B's? To tell you the truth, I cannot really see its relevance to the article and I cannot immediately see whether it was the author of the book or someone else who commented on Ved Vejen. Probably best just to remove it. In regard to the awkward wording, as far as I can see the prose is generally OK. I guess the awkward passages are the ones in which direct quotes are given from the original sources. I suppose these could be c/e'd into reported speech or whatever but as they are not mine I don't really feel like editing them. As for the text beginning "It is not just Bang's portrayal...", this is indeed an accurate translation of a comment made by the full canon committee on literature. The original Danish is "Men der er ikke kun tale om et lydhørt portræt af en svunden provinsverden, der virker så typisk dansk. Det er Bangs kunst at gøre den lille egoisme og den skjulte ensomheds uheroiske smerte genkendelige også for nutidige læsere." Word for word this translates as "But it is not just a matter of a sympathetic portrayal of a bygone provincial world that appears so typically Danish. It is Bang's art to made the little egoism and the hidden loneliness's unheroical pain recognizable for contemporary readers." I think my summary conveys the intent of the message although I agree that there might be an ambiguity as to what is typically Danish: the portrayal, the bygone provincial world or (probably) a combination of both. I am afraid I cannot answer the question as to when the story was set in relation to the time it was written. I would only say that as it was written in 1886 and has a station master in Jutland as one of the main characters, it must have addressed a more or less contemporary environment. Would you be kind enough to pass these comments on to the reviewer (Wasted Time R), thanking him or her for such careful attention to detail. It's great to have people around who do not blindly accept the sources but actually look into each one. We could do with more of them. --Ipigott (talk) 18:40, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
I now see that the reference to awkward language was in connection with the hook. How about "that bygone pains of a woman's loneliness in Denmark's provinces ring true to those reading the novel today?" --Ipigott (talk) 19:24, 2 February 2013 (UTC)
- You might like to look at Harald Slott-Møller. It was created by Ujkiol, a Danish editor who has started to participate in the English Wikipedia. He is also helping with the canon. --Ipigott (talk) 10:37, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
- Sorry about that. I seem to be going around in circles more and more these days! I only did basic c/e on the article but I can now go back and expand it properly. While I'm here, in relation to the canon, I have done quite a bit on Gedser wind turbine and Johannes Juul.
- As for Ujkiol, he has been increasingly productive. His most recent additions are: Hans_Christian_Rylander (worth expanding), Holberg_Medal, Gittes_monologer, Per_Højholt (could be expanded), Vestfyns_Kunstmuseum and a few of Eckersberg's paintings: The_Marble_Steps_Leading_to_the_Church_of_Santa_Maria_in_Aracoeli_in_Rome, Bella_and_Hanna._The_Eldest_Daughters_of_M._L._Nathanson, At_a_Window_in_the_Artist's_Studio, The_Russian_Ship_of_the_Line_"Asow"_and_a_Frigate_at_Anchor_in_the_Roads_of_Elsinore, A_View_through_Three_of_the_North-Western_Arches_of_the_Third_Storey_of_the_Coliseum. Maybe you would like to look at them too. I'll also take a better look again tomorrow. He's doing a great job even if some of his contributions are rather short. But it's certainly better to have short explanations than nothing at all. On the paintings, I am still having difficulty in getting the titles to appear in italics, even with the "Italics title" template. Perhaps you can help out here and also provide me with explanations for the future. Remind me of any priorities for follow up. --Ipigott (talk) 22:55, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
Rosie I've started List of coastal features of Whalsay. I don't think the geos are notable but can you see if you can find info on the heads, nesses and the holms which might have enough for some stubs, the geos and stacks could then be delinked. you might also find more on some of the lochs I started.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:59, 3 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Balagansk
On 5 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Balagansk, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Balagansk in Siberia is a new township established after the old town was submerged by the construction of the Bratsk Hydroelectric Power Station (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Balagansk. 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. |
Glad to note that you are back. Here is the article which deals with dolmens, a very notable but neglected site in my state in India. I have added lot of text and I hope it meets 5x requirements after accounting for infobox and the images which were in the inetial article which I started. You may like to add, edit and also make the name more specific. I have also asked DR. B to see this article. I will work on the article suggested by you this evening.--Nvvchar. 06:06, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
Welcome back!! Thanls for your Whalsay edits, go ahead and nom the church and the village. Can you also source/improve Torre de los Adalides and Museo municipal de Algeciras and nom, having a quiet day today! (♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:06, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
I have added to Whalsay Bay. Nvvchar
Tis alright, Nvv has done it and included you. Ulu Temburong National Park DYK deadline closes today.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:44, 8 February 2013 (UTC)♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:42, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
- Ulu Temburong National Park done. I will add more after nomination. I have checked Hirebenkal expansion. It is more than 5x. You may like to nominate with an img. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 18:02, 8 February 2013 (UTC)
Have you nominated Ulu Temburong National Park, as I have not done it?--Nvvchar. 06:49, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
I have started on this Torre de los Adalides and will do this also Museo municipal de Algeciras. Ipigott is also working on it.--Nvvchar. 16:56, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
- Yes, Please go ahead. It is 2 AM, I must sleep now.--Nvvchar. 20:41, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
- Ulu Temburong National Park was formerly the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve. Pl check before we expand.--Nvvchar. 03:34, 10 February 2013 (UTC)
- May like to add to Anakalang and also to Stone circles of Junapani.--Nvvchar. 12:47, 10 February 2013 (UTC)
Frederik or Frederick V on Horseback
Hi Rosestep. You may have seen Surtsicna (who seems to be something of an expert on blue blood) has suggested moving the article to Frederick V on Horseback. I don't think this would be a good idea as I have explained on his talk page. Glad to see both this and Jason have now been sorted out.--Ipigott (talk) 14:41, 7 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Edward Augustus Holyoke Hemenway
On 9 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Edward Augustus Holyoke Hemenway, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Boston merchant Augustus Hemenway spent over a decade recuperating from a nervous breakdown after making a fortune in Valparaíso, Chile? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Edward Augustus Holyoke Hemenway. 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. |
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DYK for Windham Bay
On 9 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Windham Bay, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Alaska's gold production began after the 1869 discovery of gold placers in Windham and Sumdum Bays? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Windham Bay. 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. |
DYK for Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate (artist)
On 9 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate (artist), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the anthropologist Herman ten Kate, the junior, son of the artist Herman ten Kate, the senior, wrote about skulls of decapitated criminals? 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. |
DYK for Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate (anthropologist)
On 9 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Herman Frederik Carel ten Kate (anthropologist), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the anthropologist Herman ten Kate, the junior, son of the artist Herman ten Kate, the senior, wrote about skulls of decapitated criminals? 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. |
DYK for Corubal River
On 9 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Corubal River, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during the Portuguese Colonial War in February 1969, the Portuguese army lost 47 men while crossing the Corubal River in Guinea-Bissau in the Cheche Disaster? 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. |
DYK nomination of Gedser wind turbine
Hello! Your submission of Gedser wind turbine at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Soman (talk) 09:55, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks for nominating this one. Can't see what the eligibility problem might be unless it is already considered to be too old. I don't like the new hook they're suggesting. How about simply "...that its innovative Danish design was a major breakthrough in the development of wind turbines."? Thanks also for looking at Ujkiol's work. I've also been continuing the Canon coverage with a few works of art, all very interesting to write: The Great Relief, Sommerdag ved Roskilde Fjord, Støvkornenes dans i solstrålerne and Efterårsmorgen ved Sortedamssøen. You might just like to have a look at them but don't feel under any obligation for DYK. I've also been trying to upgrade Acropolis of Athens but it's an uphill job! --Ipigott (talk) 19:04, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
- Also see you are working on Adalid. I think you've got the etymology wrong. The Arabic dalíl (مرشد) means guide. I don't think it has anything to do with delid meaning "counter". You can check it out. --Ipigott (talk) 22:53, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Lambert ten Kate
Hello! Your submission of Lambert ten Kate at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Nmillerche (talk) 14:34, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
- The first tag is for text is taken from the translated version [3] and the second one is a paraphrasing from Ref 1.--Nvvchar. 17:32, 10 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Viggo Stuckenberg
On 9 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Viggo Stuckenberg, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in Viggo Stuckenberg's poetry, men were often depicted as weak and lazy dreamers while women showed will and ability? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Viggo Stuckenberg. 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. |
Regarding Template:Did you know nominations/William Henry Bay, you'll note that I've ticked your and User:Nvvchar's nomination. One of you needs to review another DYK nomination in order for WP:QPQ to be satisfied and for the nomination to pass.—Biosketch (talk) 22:17, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
- Done; thanks. --Rosiestep (talk) 22:43, 9 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition
On 10 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the widowed philanthropist Mary Hemenway (pictured), impressed with Frank Cushing's anthropological work among the Zuni, sponsored the Hemenway Southwestern Archaeological Expedition? 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. |
DYK for Mary Tileston Hemenway
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DYK for Jason with the Golden Fleece (Thorvaldsen)
On 10 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jason with the Golden Fleece (Thorvaldsen), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Bertel Thorvaldsen's Jason with the Golden Fleece (pictured) was inspired by the Apollo Belvedere and Doryphoros? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jason with the Golden Fleece (Thorvaldsen). 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. |
A barnstar for you!
The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
Wow, you've done some amazing work since your return!! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 22:21, 10 February 2013 (UTC) |
Stone circles of Junapani
I have expanded the article. You may like to add more text.--Nvvchar. 02:43, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
Berners Bay substantially expanded. However on Juneau gold belt, there are already several articles on gold mining in Alaska. one is Gold mining in Alaska and the other is Juneau mining district which are pertinent to Juneau mining. Some one should not say the new article now proposed should be merged with the above. Please consider.--Nvvchar. 09:43, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
- Can you pl add to this Tukgahgo Mountain to bring it to 1600 ch of prose?--Nvvchar. 17:00, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
- Municipal Museum of Algeciras nominated today.--Nvvchar. 01:59, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
- Please see the Juneau gold belt article which I have now expanded. I know it is hard to find any more on Tukgahgo Mountain. You could probably User:Calliopejen1 to add if you know her.--Nvvchar. 05:33, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Frederik V on Horseback
On 11 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Frederik V on Horseback, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Frederik V on Horseback (pictured) was designed by Jacques Saly and cast by the Danish Asiatic Company? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Frederik V on Horseback. 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) 08:21, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
Rosiestep, I would really like to thank you sincerely for all the wonderful work you have been doing in support of Danish culture. Managing to place two articles with pictures on DYK two days in a row is a great achievement. You have certainly contributed much towards putting Denmark on the Wikipedia map. While I'm here, could I persuade you to take a second look at Ved Vejen. It has been suggested I should try to bring it up to GA level. I am not too sure how much further to go, if at all. I do not really feel like going into an "explication de texte" (especially as it would mean translating the relevant Danish passages) and I am also reluctant to comment too much further on the plot. Any ideas? --Ipigott (talk) 10:49, 11 February 2013 (UTC)
- You misunderstood me on Ved Vejen. I have been trying to improve the article but I've now reached a point where it would usually be necessary to comment on the text itself. As most English-speaking readers will not have access to the translation, I would have to translate chuncks before comment (EN translation still copyright). Anyway, Dr. B is aware of the situation, so I'll just see how it goes.
- Have you seen the comment in Talk:Frederik V on Horseback. I have tried to turn up the text but cannot find it. Perhaps you can sort it out.--Ipigott (talk) 13:39, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Jais Nielsen
On 12 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jais Nielsen, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jais Nielsen. 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. |
DYK for Namling
On 12 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Namling, which you created or substantially expanded. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Namling. 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. |
Feistritz an der Gail
This is an interesting article Feistritz an der Gail in Austria. This web site [4] with many internal links has to be properly fitted in the reference even though I have tried to do it. The infobox also needs to be fitted with an img of the town and different map. It may also need some more text.--Nvvchar. 12:11, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
- I have managed to expand Tukgahgo Mountain to more than 1600ch.--Nvvchar. 16:13, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
- I have nome'd Stone circles of Junapani and Anakalang and also QPQs. I spotted this Harhoog. But all book references are in German which is difficult for me to translate. May be you would be able to do it!Thanks.--Nvvchar. 07:34, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
- Extremely well covered. Thanks. I see that you have moved much of the history section to the Juneau district article. Please have a look at the other three articles Feistritz an der Gail, Tukgahgo Mountain and Harhoog which need nomination today.--Nvvchar. 13:32, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
I have started on Wildlife of Cameroon. I need to add on some of the important parks and reserves and also on the threats and conservation aspects. You may like to add.--Nvvchar. 18:14, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
Harthog can not be expanded further to make it 5x. I have nominated the other two articles. I am sure you would like to add to this Musgum dwelling units. How about starting on this Poeh Museum, another earth architecture building in Northern New Mexico of American Indians?
I have completed my inputs to Poeh Museum. My count is 5x. Pl check. Have a look at this Musgum dwelling units also. After Dr.B adds or edits these articles you may like to nominate them including the Wildlife of Cameroon. I will do QPQs. --Nvvchar. 13:17, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
I have nome'd Template:Did you know nominations/Musgum mud huts and also Wildlife of Cameroon. Pl add some text to the former article. Poeh Museum is to be nominated. --Nvvchar. 03:26, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
Global effect
I feel delighted to give you this award for your eminently global coverage of articles in Wikipedia and that too as fast as this globe rotates.--Nvvchar. 13:11, 12 February 2013 (UTC) |
DYK nomination of William Garnett (professor)
Hello! Your submission of William Garnett (professor) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 22:15, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Lambert ten Kate
On 13 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lambert ten Kate, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Dutch linguist Lambert ten Kate was an early phonetician? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lambert ten Kate. 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. |
Notification of discussion
As a member of the Gibraltarpedia project, you may be aware that there was a discussion a few months ago on Wikipedia talk:Did you know about Gibraltar-related DYKs on the Main Page. I am proposing that the temporary restrictions on such DYKs, which were imposed in September 2012, should be lifted and have set out a case for doing so at Wikipedia talk:Did you know/Gibraltar-related DYKs. If you have a view on this, please comment at that page. Prioryman (talk) 22:18, 13 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for William Henry Bay
On 14 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Henry Bay, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the only commercial copper deposit in Southeast Alaska situated north of Prince of Wales Island was located in William Henry Bay? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Henry Bay. 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) 13:21, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
I believe I'm almost up to date now. Template:Did you know nominations/Hirebenkal needs a different hook though as it is subjective not factual.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:04, 14 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Tabo Monastery
On 14 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tabo Monastery, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Tabo (pictured) is the oldest continuously operating Buddhist enclave in both India and the Himalayas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tabo Monastery. 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. |
DYK for John Treadwell (miner)
On 14 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Treadwell (miner), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that John Treadwell's mining complex "put Juneau on the map"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Treadwell (miner). 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. |
DYK for Adalid
On 15 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Adalid, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that an adalid had to be wise, courageous, loyal, and possess common sense? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Adalid. 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. |
700 mark
Congrats for achieving 700 DYKs. See my reply to your mail. Hearty congrats for becoming a Wikipedia VIP.--Nvvchar. 13:13, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks Char! You are probably close to the mark, too, as we collaborate on so many of these! --Rosiestep (talk) 17:36, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
I have completed my inputs to Wildlife of Cameroon. Also, please see if you can reply to the review below the Tukgahgo Mountain. I feel the references are all correct and texts are properly mentioned. You may be able to suggest an alt hook. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 13:27, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
Only 300 to go now! David Oppenheim (clarinetist) might interest you.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:44, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
- That illustrious 1000th dyk... I'd better sharpen my pencils and dust off some of my old reference books! --Rosiestep (talk) 17:36, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
Can you translate this?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:47, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
Will source tomorrow, thanks! Can you proof Batería de la Atunara?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld
DYK for Berners Bay
On 16 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Berners Bay, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Auk picked nagoonberries at Berners Bay (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Berners Bay. 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. |
Notification of DYK ban proposal
Following your recent work on Municipal Museum of Algeciras, which has been nominated for the Did you know? section on the Main Page, there is currently a proposal to ban similar articles concerning a large area of southern Andalusia from DYK for a year. If you have a view on this proposal, please see Wikipedia talk:Did you know/Gibraltar-related DYKs#Proposal for one-year moratorium on Gibraltarpedia DYKs. Prioryman (talk) 14:54, 16 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Municipal Museum of Algeciras
On 16 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Municipal Museum of Algeciras, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Municipal Museum documents three periods in Algeciras's history: Roman-Byzantine Algecir, the Andalusian city, and the modern era? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Municipal Museum of Algeciras. 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. |
DYK for Anakalang
On 17 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Anakalang, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Anakalang is a society and a megalithic site in Sumba, Indonesia noted for its quadrangular adzes and numerous megalithic tombs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Anakalang. 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. |
Royal Copenhagen
Interesting. We have quite a collection of the Christmas Plates and several other items including the rather nice boy and girl figurines. Practically every home in Denmark used to have a display of Christmas plates spanning several decades but for some reason they seem to be going out of fashion. You can pick most of them up for a song in antique shops. Perhaps we should be spending more time on Danish porcelain and the artists behind them? The Christmas plates have quite a history, the first one dating from 1895.--Ipigott (talk) 09:59, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
Check out this (Izmir link) on google earth.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:12, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
I have started again on the Mahabalipuram articles. Main number 1 is almost done. We should be able to ready them for DYK by next week end.--Nvvchar. 17:42, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
The three articles can't be nommed tomorrow, I'll finish them tomorrow. You might blag Sangar, Sakha Republic through DYK I started it on 6th and it got expanded on 10th further, just say forgot about it.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 23:01, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
A serving on a Copenhagen Plate. There are may Canadian plates which can be uploaded.--Nvvchar. 03:14, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
Yes, The earlier article which is a stub is probably difficult to expand to 5x. May be an article for one of the forthcoming festivals? It is for you to decide. Wildlife of Cameroon needs nomination today as we started it on 14th as per my date here. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 05:30, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
I think we should call the article Danish Christmas plates. There could always be redirects from other names, including Juleplatter. The Danish artist Bjørn Wiinblad also produced a beautiful series which you can see here although as they primarily targeted Rosenthal's German market they were all market Weihnachten. We have those from 1971 to 1978. They obviously qualify as "Danish" although Rosenthal has also produced more German designs (which could be mentioned in an English version of de:Rosenthal (Unternehmen). I'm not too sure to what extent copyright runs to plates. It would be good to have some illustrations. And now I have to get back to more post-editing for Dr B. He and NVV have been keeping me really busy for the past few days, leaving me no time to get on with my own contributions. Perhaps I should just start saying no. They seem to have been able to survive without me in the past, before I was encouraged to join the translation project.--Ipigott (talk) 09:37, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
I was thinking of winding Ipigott up by asking him to proof read Siege of Algeciras (1342-1344), sure he'd love that. Our coverage of sexy Danish chairs and plates would suffer terribly... ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:37, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Ulu Temburong National Park
On 17 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ulu Temburong National Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Brunei's Ulu Temburong National Park can only be reached by longboat? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ulu Temburong National Park. 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. |
Gatoclass 23:52, 17 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Feistritz an der Gail
On 18 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Feistritz an der Gail, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the Kufenstechen festival held in Feistritz an der Gail, unmarried men ride bareback on Noriker horses (pictured) and break a barrel to splinters with an iron club? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Feistritz an der Gail. 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. |
DYK for Gossabrough
On 18 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gossabrough, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1924 the White Lady, known locally as the "Widden Wife", was shipwrecked in the vicinity of Gossabrough in Scotland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gossabrough. 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. |
Carabinieri (talk) 08:04, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
Yeah, somebody let Mr. Bigglesworth out and roam the museum!! I saw you editing it, I thought you'd see it within a few minutes, I didn't realize it would be 10 hours later...♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:34, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
- @Dr. B: Oh my gosh, the truth comes out... it was Mr. Bigglesworth's running around that caused my internet connection to go out yesterday... and here I attributed it to Cox! (lol) --Rosiestep (talk) 04:44, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
I have tried to expand this article Battalion Park. You may be able to add more to make it 5x. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 15:33, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
If you find this reference acceptable you may like to add some more text to Battalion Park to make it 5x. It is now almost there.--Nvvchar. 11:38, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
Give Bigglesworth a slap!! Can you translate Cristóbal Delgado Gómez from es wiki?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:38, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
Sealyham House and Lascaris Battery might interest you.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:59, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
I have almost complted my inputs to seven articles of Mahabalipuram. Ganesha Ratha is also part of the rathas in UNESCO recognized sites as per their reference and we could include it as part of the DYK. I will do that tomorrow. Hope to complete all 15 by Sunday.--Nvvchar. 18:30, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
- Another user who was editing Dharmaraja Ratha on your user page has nominated the the article on DYK. The text transferred to the main article is exactly the same as in your user page. I don't think he asked your permission do it. Pl check.--Nvvchar. 03:02, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
Do you want to bother nomming Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma and Plaza Alta (Algeciras), the church needs sourcing of course?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:16, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
Please see Shore Temple article for the clarification on the Pallava Kings. I am busy for the next few days with guests driving around Delhi. I will be able to add more on the rathas and the remaining articles, which need more text to make them 5x, in another two days. Till then plese wait to complete your c/e.--Nvvchar. 05:07, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
- This reference [5] would clarify the confusion about the kings involved with building Mahabalipuram Temples, rathas and and caves.--Nvvchar. 12:59, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
Multiple DYKs
Dear DYK hero, I created five linked articles over the weekend, should I add them on the earliest date one was created or the latest? Thankee for all your DYK work :) Gareth E Kegg (talk) 21:23, 18 February 2013 (UTC)
- Here we go... Gareth E Kegg (talk) 11:51, 19 February 2013 (UTC)
- Grazie! I'm celebrating my award with a day of casual misogyny and meatballs. Forza Dino! Gareth E Kegg (talk) 19:20, 20 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Juneau gold belt
On 19 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Juneau gold belt, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that more than three-quarters of Alaska's lode gold was mined from the Juneau gold belt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Juneau gold belt. 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. |
DYK for Paranapiacaba
On 19 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Paranapiacaba, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the railway station at Paranapiacaba, Brazil, has a clock tower modelled on Big Ben in London? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Paranapiacaba. 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. |
DYK nomination of David Oppenheim (clarinetist)
Hello! Your submission of David Oppenheim (clarinetist) at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Allecher (talk) 02:53, 21 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Gedser wind turbine
On 21 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gedser wind turbine, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the design of the Gedser wind turbine was considered seminal for the modern wind industry? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gedser wind turbine. 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. |
Teahouse Birthday
Hi Rosie! Teahouse's 1st birthday is next week and we're collecting quotes/stories/recollections from some of the most dedicated Teahouse members, past and present. You did such an amazing job of inviting new editors to the Teahouse.
- Would you care to share a little about what motivated you to do that and why you thought it was important?
- Also, if you have any other reflections about the Teahouse and its role in the community, please feel free to share.
If you are ok with it, parts might be shared on a Wikimedia Blog Post that will run on the big day. Thanks again for your indispensable contributions to the early and very formative days of Teahouse. You helped make it happen! Cheers, Ocaasi t | c 00:33, 22 February 2013 (UTC)
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DYK for Benie Hoose
On 22 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Benie Hoose, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that prehistoric structures on Whalsay include the Neolithic Benie Hoose, Pettigarths Field Cairns and the Standing Stones of Yoxie, and the Iron Age Huxter Fort? 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. |
DYK for Pettigarths Field Cairns
On 22 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pettigarths Field Cairns, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that prehistoric structures on Whalsay include the Neolithic Benie Hoose, Pettigarths Field Cairns and the Standing Stones of Yoxie, and the Iron Age Huxter Fort? 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. |
DYK for Standing Stones of Yoxie
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DYK for Huxter Fort
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Church of Our Lady of the Palm
Hello Rosiestep. Thank's for your diligence in nominating this one for DYK. Unfortunately I think you misinterpreted the following sentence in the article: "That year, Pope Clement VI created the Diocese of Algeciras which was linked to that of Cadiz after he had converted its Grand Mosque in accordance with Christian rites into a Catholic Church." Maybe it is not too clear and I'll try to make it clearer but the mosque which was converted into a Christian church was the one in Cadiz, not the one in Algeciras. As the new hook, may I suggest: "...that the Church of Our Lady of the Palm on Algeciras' Plaza Alta (church and plaza pictured) owes its name to a Spanish victory on Palm Sunday 1344?"
I thought I would also sound you out on your interest in helping with my proposal for this year's Women's History Month (i.e. March). While the U.S. theme this year is "Women Inspiring Innovation Through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics", I thought it would be a little less ambitious to concentrate on "Women in photography". (You may have seen my message on SarahStierch's page.) Like last year with architecture, I think there will be a need to expland old biographies, add new ones and write an article on the topic. Now that I have covered the main participants in De Tretten, I thought I could afford to move away from Denmark for a week or two and devote my time to the outstanding contributions women have made to photography. If you are interested, I'll keep you informed of what I am doing.--Ipigott (talk) 10:20, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
- Great to have you on board Rosiestrep. I hope to finish the new version of List of women photographers tomorrow on the basis of this. Visitors on Saturday night is not an ideal starting point!--Ipigott (talk) 20:44, 23 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Den Frie Udstilling
Hello! Your submission of Den Frie Udstilling at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 00:23, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
- I understand the problem. In context, it looks OK but of course Denmark's painters were hardly the greatest of the times. I have adjusted the referenced sentence in the article so now I think we can say: "...that the first exhibition of Den Frie Udstilling (pictured) in 1891 featured P.S. Krøyer and Kristian Zahrtmann who were among Denmark's most notable painters at the time?" If it's too long, you could suggest "...that the first exhibition of Den Frie Udstilling (pictured) in 1891 featured several notable painters including P.S. Krøyer and Kristian Zahrtmann?" Good to hear you're going to help with women photographers. I'm working on expansion of the list in a sandbox -- just so you don't duplicate!--Ipigott (talk) 09:22, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
- List of women photographers now done - so you can include new names under the appropriate country.--Ipigott (talk) 17:36, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Poeh Museum
Hello! Your submission of Poeh Museum at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Chamal T•C 11:30, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Torre de los Adalides
On 24 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Torre de los Adalides, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Torre de los Adalides in Algeciras was destroyed by the Spaniards during the Spanish–American War as they thought the Americans might use it as a landmark or base of their own? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Torre de los Adalides. 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. |
Carabinieri (talk) 16:04, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
Pauline Koner might interest you.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:16, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
Women photographers
As you say, the list of women photographers is far too short. The current emphasis on American photographers needs to be offset by much better coverage of the rest of the world. When I was doing architecture last year, I found lots of names in the biographies and lists for the various countries, both in the English wiki and in those in the other languages. There will also be articles and books which can be Googled. Hoary has already made lots of suggestions for Japan (I'll add them tomorrow) and I know of many more for France, Germany, Austria and Denmark. There might even be some for Gibraltar, Algeciras and Ceuta! Joking apart, I think the best way to go about it is to add names to the list, even if they art red links, but if possible with a reference and a few words to describe their notability. On that basis, we can start on the biographies -- unless you want to do the biographies first and then add the names to the list. Glad you find it interesting. Let's see what we can do over the next month or so.--Ipigott (talk) 22:11, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
- Maybe you would like to expand Amy Merania Harper (see the referenced biography).--Ipigott (talk) 14:58, 26 February 2013 (UTC)
- I've also started Geraldine Moodie if you are interested. --Ipigott (talk) 15:09, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Kollafjørður
On 25 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kollafjørður, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the ship hanging in the church of Kollafjørður, Faroe Islands, was donated by the parents of a 25-year-old son who drowned in Iceland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kollafjørður. 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. |
Carabinieri (talk) 00:04, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
As Tony the Tiger would say, "that's great!". Stupid striped talking tiger, as if, whoever thought of using a tiger to promote breakfast cereals clearly needs a slap and to go on the animal rights register for abuse. The tiger is an animal of dignity, it wouldn't stoop so low to promote Kelloggs! .....♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 09:13, 25 February 2013 (UTC)
- Nah, I think Tony the Tiger from the cereal box is happy to say it! LOL --Rosiestep (talk) 05:07, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
You might like to nom NightWash and Klaus-Jürgen Deuser and add to Palais Leuchtenberg.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 09:59, 26 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Stone circles of Junapani
On 25 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stone circles of Junapani, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the positions and orientations of markings on the megalithic stone circles in Central India, may have been used to indicate the movements of astronomical objects? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stone circles of Junapani. 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. |
Mahabalipuram
Hi!, Rosie. Yes, I am back to work. I thought of replying to your message after completing my inputs to all the 16 articles. I will finish Shore Temple today. All others are completed from my end except for some imgs which I will add today. In the cave articles, changing the subsection title of caves has to be piped as the names denote individual names for which there are separate articles on wiki. Ganesha Ratha is also part of the Group of Monuments, as UNESCO has mentioned it in their inscribed list. If you want I can create one more article titled Rathas of Mahabalipuram, similar to the Caves. I have also completed Descent of the Ganges article. I have also added one more article to the list of structural temples, in addition to Shore Temple, which is in User:Rosiestep/sandbox/Olakkanneshvara Temple. We have to find a way to link it with the hook. In the hook text there is no need to mention Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram and Thirukadalmallai. In a few articles User:Bonkers The Clown has also contributed and he needs to be mentioned only for those articles in the DYK attribution. He has to be asked to reverse his additions made in the main article (transferring from your user page) also so that the user page article could be transferred again. As a safety, I will add some more text to Dharmaraja Ratha. I will leave a message in the evening after I complete Shore Temple. Thanks and regards--Nvvchar. 06:00, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
I have completed my inputs. You can work on them them now. I can add more if some of the articles do not meet 5x requirements.--Nvvchar. 13:25, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
I'll give them a copyedit shortly. I'm feeling like editing some California articles right now. Any local articles on towns and counties and valleys etc you want improved or started Rosie?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:18, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
Henry Walker Crabb might interest you.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:38, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
I have completed Morro Solar.--Nvvchar. 17:11, 28 February 2013 (UTC)
- Have you heard the myth related to the phrase "Graveyard shift"? Interesting. Here it is [6].--Nvvchar. 07:04, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
OK. El-Tarif is also done from my end. How about Mahabalipuram? Is there any issue you want me to attend?--Nvvchar. 05:22, 5 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Rio Grande da Serra
On 27 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rio Grande da Serra, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that a disused quarry in Rio Grande da Serra is claimed to be the largest in South America? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rio Grande da Serra. 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. |
A barnstar for you!
The Good Article Barnstar | ||
For your contributions to bring Mount Jackson (Antarctica) to Good Article status. Thanks, and keep up the good work! -- Khazar2 (talk) 19:42, 27 February 2013 (UTC) |
DYK nomination of Pauline Koner
Hello! Your submission of Pauline Koner at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 22:33, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
The Teahouse Turns One!
It's been an exciting year for the Teahouse and you were a part of it. Thanks so much for visiting, asking questions, sharing answers, being friendly and helpful, and just keeping Teahouse an awesome place. You can read more about the impact we're having and the reflections of other guests and hosts like you. Please come by the Teahouse to celebrate with us, and enjoy this sparkly cupcake badge as our way of saying thank you. And, Happy Birthday!
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- --Ocaasi and the rest of the Teahouse Team 22:37, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
You are a Teahouse Founder!
From the first months, through its first birthday, you have stuck with the Teahouse, nurtured its community, learned and helped, shared and improved. Simply put, the Teahouse would not be what it is without you. Stick around, because we need your lovely attitudes, sincere dedication, sharp minds, crafty design, caring reform, technical wits, and good humor. Display this delicious badge with honor, for you are a Teahouse Founder.
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Awarded to editors who participated in the Wikipedia Teahouse during its first months and are still participating a year later. To celebrate the editors who have been with Teahouse from the beginning through its first year, we've made you this extra special birthday badge! Teahouse continues to be awesome because you are still here all these months later, so thank you. You are the Foundation of this awesome project. |
- With the utmost cheer and appreciation,
- --Ocaasi and the rest of the Teahouse Team 23:01, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Tukgahgo Mountain
On 28 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tukgahgo Mountain, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that during sampling in 1991, a geologic formation near Tukgahgo Mountain was informally named "Chilly"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tukgahgo Mountain. 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. |
DYK for Den Frie Udstilling
On 28 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Den Frie Udstilling, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that P.S. Krøyer and Kristian Zahrtmann were among the painters featured in the first exhibition at Den Frie Udstilling (pictured) in 1891? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Den Frie Udstilling. 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. |
Sandbox articles - Mainspace articles
- Main
- Rathas
- sandbox/Pancha Rathas - Pancha Rathas
- Others:
- Mandapas
- sandbox/Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram - Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram
- sandbox/Varaha Cave Temple - Varaha Cave Temple
- sandbox/Krishna Cave Temple - Krishna Cave Temple
- sandbox/Mahishasuramardini mandapa - Mahishasuramardini mandapa
- sandbox/Panchapandava Cave Temple - Panchapandava Cave Temple
- sandbox/Olakkanneshvara Temple - Olakkanneshvara Temple
- Cut stone temple
- sandbox/Shore Temple (Temple of Rivage) - Shore Temple
- Rock relief
Hook suggestions
... that the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram of the Pallava Period include the Pancha Rathas (Dharmaraja Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Draupadi Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, Ganesha Ratha), several Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram including (Varaha Cave Temple, Krishna Cave Temple, Mahishasura Mardhini Cave temple, Panchapandava Cave Temple, Shore Temple), as well as the Descent of the Ganges, which is the largest open-air bas-relief in the world?
- Bold all? ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble ☯ 08:52, 27 February 2013 (UTC)
- Gee, looks like there's lots of QPQs to do! ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble ☯ 02:57, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
Comments
We need a Navbox for "Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram".
What about Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram?
- It is already a big article. Can't be expanded to 5x
What about Thirukadalmallai?
- There is not much more we can add to it.
Please see Shore Temple article for the clarification needed on the king who built it during the early 8th century. He was the grandson of Mamalla.--Nvvchar. 05:01, 24 February 2013 (UTC)
External links
- Mahabalipuram @ Archaeological Survey of India: - they subdivide into four categories: Cave Temples, Monolithic temples, Structural temples, and Excavated remains
- Mahabalipuram @ UNESCO - Quote:
The monuments may be subdivided into five categories:
- ratha temples in the form of processional chariots, monolithic constructions cut into the residual blocks of diorite which emerge from the sand. The five ratha of the south, which are the most famous, date to the reign of Naharasimhavarman Mamalla (630-68), the great Pallavas king (the Cholas texts, moreover, call the city Mamallapuram).
- mandapa, or rock sanctuaries modelled as rooms covered with bas-reliefs (the mandapa of Varaha, representing the acts of this avatar of Vishnu; the mandapa of the Five Pandavas and, especially, the mandapa of Krishna and the mandapa of Mahishasuramardini).
- rock reliefs in the open air illustrate a popular episode in the iconography of Siva, that of the Descent of the Ganges. The wise King Baghirata having begged him to do so, Siva ordered the Ganges to descend to Earth and to nourish the world. The sculptors used the natural fissure dividing the cliff to suggest this cosmic event to which a swarming crowd of gods, goddesses, mythical beings (Kinnara, Gandherya, Apsara, Gana, Naga and Nagini), wild and domestic animals bear witness.
- temples built from cut stone, like the Temple of Rivage (Shore Temple), which was constructed under King Rajasimha Narasimavarmn II (695-722), with its high-stepped pyramidal tower and thousands of sculptures dedicated to the glory of Siva.
- monolithic rathas, from single- to triple-storeyed, display a variety of architectural forms, while the Dharmaraja, Arjuna and Draupadi rathas are square in plan, the Bhima and Ganesa rathas rectangular, and the Sahadeva ratha apsidal. Structural architecture was introduced on a grand scale by Pallava Rajasimha (700-28), culminating in the erection of the Shore Temple.
Egypt
I have thought of two articles for our A to Z list. Lulua Mosque and the Moqattam Hill. I have added substantial text to the first article but it needs more to make it 5x. The second article deals with the hill and the town in its precincts.--Nvvchar. 10:36, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
Mr. Bigglesworth wanted to know if you were feeling better. He says he wants a game of scrabble and a saucer of milk.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:39, 2 March 2013 (UTC)
Most excellent thanks, well, are you feeling better then LOL?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:54, 3 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Musgum mud huts
On 3 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Musgum mud huts, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Musgum mud huts (pictured) in Cameroon are adobe structures in the reverse catenary arch form, which can bear maximum weight with least use of building material? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Musgum mud huts. 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. |
DYK for Whalsay Parish Church
On 3 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Whalsay Parish Church, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Whalsay Parish Church is dedicated to the Holy Rood? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Whalsay Parish Church. 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. |
DYK reviews
Thanks for your reviews! However you forgot to sign several, which someone has queried. In my case Agucchi but I gather there are others. Cheers! Johnbod (talk) 14:31, 3 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Hirebenkal
On 4 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hirebenkal, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the megalithic site of Hirebenkal, built over 2000 years ago, is reportedly the largest necropolis in South India? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hirebenkal. 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. |
Gatoclass 00:02, 4 March 2013 (UTC)
Incomplete DYK nomination
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China
You may like to work on this Shuanglin Temple. I have added text to El-Tarif.--Nvvchar. 14:27, 4 March 2013 (UTC)
I was wondering why you have been very quiet in the last few days. I just saw your note on Dr. B's page. You have not been keeping well. How are you feeling now? No hurry for anything here. Wishing you speedy recovery.--Nvvchar. 12:53, 5 March 2013 (UTC) I have also started this Zahamena National Park today. There is lot of time to add.--Nvvchar. 12:55, 5 March 2013 (UTC)
Rosiestep, I wasn't sure you'd seen Carabinieri's comment on the hook facts for this nomination. Even though he hasn't undone the approval, it seems to have stopped him from promoting the hook, and made me hesitant when I was looking for a hook to promote. BlueMoonset (talk) 00:53, 5 March 2013 (UTC)
Chronology of talk pages
Hola. I found you browsing the Teahouse helpers list. I'm, by way of academic training, an anthropologist (ABD - ah yes, the infamy of that!) and a veterinary nurse - that was a mid-life career change, which I have never regretted. Prior to that, I've reinvented myself in the job market times too numerous to mention. Now retired from vet nursing and teaching same because of disability, I'm attempting to make a contribution to Wikipedia, because it helps make my brain work, and because I think it's a worthwhile enterprise. That said, I'm still pretty confused about all the conventions. One thing I have particular difficulty with is the chronology of talk pages. In all my previous employment incarnations, which have included among others the US Dept of State, everything appeared in reverse chron order, i.e. most recent first, which is, of course the opposite of the way info appears here. I sometimes need to page down a huge list of posts before I can get to the most recent ones. Why is this?Final4one (talk) 04:05, 5 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Poeh Museum
On 5 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Poeh Museum, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Poeh Museum (pictured) presents the history of the Pueblan people through visual arts, without using any text? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Poeh Museum. 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. |
Wildlife of Niger
Could be a very good subject for many linked articles with this hook ...that the Wildlife of Niger has Aïr and Ténéré National Nature Reserve, Termit Massif Reserve, Gadabedji Reserve, Tadres Reserve, Tamou Reserve, Dosso Reserve, Dallol Bosso, Kokorou Wetland, Termit Massif Faunal Reserve Buffer Zone, Aïr and Ténéré Addax Sanctuary Aïr and Ténéré Addax Sanctuary, and W National Park part from 79 Forest Reserves and 51 restoration and land protection areas cover three geographic regions also known for its Nanger dama a national symbol, under the Hausa name meyna or ménas and the dama appears on the badge of the Niger national football team, who are popularly called the Ménas? But needs a lot of inputs and imgs. Most of them are at present are small artciles. I am asking Dr.B if he is interested. What is your reaction?--Nvvchar. 16:52, 5 March 2013 (UTC)
See this Wildlife of Libya and this Zahamena National Park for your inputs.--Nvvchar. 14:50, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
Please see if you can add a little text to make it 5x, as it is the oldest Mosque in Libya.--Nvvchar. 06:24, 7 March 2013 (UTC)
LOL, is it me or does the giraffe in Wildlife of Niger look like Janet Jackson?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 12:50, 7 March 2013 (UTC)
That girl has been in more relationships than most women twice her age!!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:31, 7 March 2013 (UTC)
Sorry for the miss. The article is Atiq Mosque (Awjila)--Nvvchar. 16:02, 7 March 2013 (UTC)
I have added text to Atiq Mosque (Awjila) and it is now 5x. Pl see for any c/e before I nominate it today. I have seen your editing of Mahabalipuram articles.--Nvvchar. 01:54, 10 March 2013 (UTC)
I agree with your three way splitting proposal for the Mahabalipuram Articles. Only suggestion is that all should have a minimum of five articles. Thanks. --Nvvchar. 12:38, 10 March 2013 (UTC)
My suggestions: First DYK of nine aerticles starting with Group of Monuments and followed by Pancha Rathas, Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Batha, Arjuna Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha and Draupadi Ratha, and also Ganesha Ratha with the bas-relief of Ganges Descent. The second DYK for the Caves of Mahabalipuram, AdiVaraha Cave, Krishna Cave, Mahishasuramardhini Cave, Panchapandava Cave, and Tiger Cave. The third DYK hook could be for the two structural temples of Shore Temple and Oakaleshwara Temple. If you want me to add or reference them and also get them transferred let me know.--Nvvchar. 16:27, 10 March 2013 (UTC)
Yes, I have asked Dr, B for his views.--Nvvchar. 17:29, 10 March 2013 (UTC)
See Dr. B's views on my talk page. I will equest for moving the article after I go through them once again. Can you address the final review comments below the DYK of Battalion Park . Dr. B and myself have tried and still seem to have missed some more copy vios. You are the best c/e of us.*[citation needed] I will join on the LA articles that you have suggested soon. I have nome'd all articles of Libya --Nvvchar. 05:31, 11 March 2013 (UTC)
I have mostly completed Banner Mountain and Wolf Creek (Nevada County, California). There is one pdf reference there which you may like to use to add more. I am going on a pilgrimage to Tirumala one of the holiest shrines and the richest in the world tomorrow for two days and won't be able to edit. I will request Materialscientist to transfer the Mahabalipuram articles after my return to Bangalore.--Nvvchar. 14:24, 11 March 2013 (UTC)
No idea how Nvvv found so much on Wolf Creek. I looked earlier in google books and couldn't find a kipper about it!
- @ Best Copyeditor: She's less lazy than me with the ability to plough through haphazardly constructed material which would give most editors a headache for a week, not a fair comparison hehe, I avoid that sort of thing for a reason!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:00, 11 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Wildlife of Cameroon
On 6 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Wildlife of Cameroon, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the wildlife of Cameroon (gorilla pictured), considered one of the wettest parts of Africa, records Africa's second highest concentration of biodiversity? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wildlife of Cameroon. 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, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Henry Walker Crabb
On 6 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Henry Walker Crabb, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the 1880s, H.W. Crabb's vine collection was one of the largest in the world? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henry Walker Crabb. 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. |
James Chao
Apologies for not informing you... Do you mind me nominating James S.C. Chao for DYK? I sorta "hijacked" and nominated already but I could like remove the nom if you don't want. ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble ☯ 12:00, 6 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Waza National Park
On 6 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Waza National Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that a 1997 Management Master Plan for the preservation and conservation of the biodiversity of the Waza National Park (pictured) is reported to be the first of its kind in Cameroon? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Waza National Park. 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. |
DYK for Sealyham House
On 7 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sealyham House, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Sealyham Terrier (pictured) was created at Sealyham House in Pembrokeshire, Wales? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sealyham House. 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. |
DYK for Morro Solar
On 8 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Morro Solar, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Morro Solar in Peru, the site of the Battle of Chorrillos, is also the location of an astronomical observatory? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Morro Solar. 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. |
Rosiestep, we moved your Teahouse host profile
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DYK for James S.C. Chao
On 9 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article James S.C. Chao, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that businessman, philanthropist and merchant mariner James S.C. Chao donated $40,000,000 to Harvard Business School in 2012? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James S.C. Chao. 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) 08:28, 9 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for NightWash
On 9 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article NightWash, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the early days of NightWash, Klaus-Jürgen Deuser performed his comedy show on a platform next to tumble dryers? 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) 08:29, 9 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Klaus-Jürgen Deuser
On 9 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Klaus-Jürgen Deuser, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the early days of NightWash, Klaus-Jürgen Deuser performed his comedy show on a platform next to tumble dryers? 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) 08:30, 9 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Lascaris Battery
On 10 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lascaris Battery, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Lascaris Battery, an artillery battery in Malta built in 1854, was Britain's secret headquarters for Mediterranean operations during World War II? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lascaris Battery. 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. |
DYK for David Oppenheim (clarinetist)
On 11 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article David Oppenheim (clarinetist), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that by the age of 20, future Tisch School of the Arts dean David Oppenheim was an accomplished clarinetist? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/David Oppenheim (clarinetist). 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) 01:08, 11 March 2013 (UTC)
A Barnstar for You!
Copyediting Barnstar | |
After doing this I now formally declare you the Best Copyeditor on Planet Earth!! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:10, 12 March 2013 (UTC) |
In re James Carroll (captain)
Article as it stands now over 3000 chars, I think should be good. I have made some changes to the article, but the p.d. Link does not show content, only cover and overview, so I don't quite know which exactly what is paraphrased. (All?) (And its quite hard to find sources for this one in particular, I don't know why.) ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble ☯ 23:06, 12 March 2013 (UTC)
- Just got back from school. I am trying to hunt for more sources if I could now. What keywords should I type in the search bar? Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble ☯ 07:17, 13 March 2013 (UTC)
- Remarkably managed to find some new sources today! I guess I'm more or less done with my work. I trust you can think of a good DYK hook. Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble ☯ 10:51, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Battalion Park
On 14 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Battalion Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the centre piece of Battalion Park, at west Calgary, is 16,000 large whitewashed stones, arranged on a hill slope representing the battalions numbered 137, 113, 151, and 51? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Battalion Park. 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. |
Harrias talk 00:03, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
- Thanks for your copy edit, it is through. I have added some text to this Termit Massif Reserve. You may like add and c/e. My pilgrimage was nice but tiring.--Nvvchar. 01:53, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
- I have completed my inputs to Termit Massif Reserve, Niger and the California articles Wolf Creek (Nevada County, California) and Banner Mountain. In the California article, the Wolfcrekk snowskying (integral to the creek probably at near its source) picture could be retained till I find apic specific to the peak.All three are due for nomination today.--Nvvchar. 12:49, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
- I have requested Materialscientist to move the 16 articles of Mahabalipuram to the main space. I have added and edited all articles. You may like to have a look at them after they are moved to mainspace, and nominate them. Will you please see the review comments under DYK Lalua Mosque. What is DAB?--Nvvchar. 17:02, 15 March 2013 (UTC)
Yes, I will. Also, please the comments below Atiq Mosque (Awjila). I have refixed the references. Some more references are required.--Nvvchar. 04:03, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
- Vito Alessio Robles is done. But the references in Spanish could be further used to add text as the translation by Google was confusing for me to use the text. Colan Church is done. --Nvvchar. 14:17, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
I have added some more text to the Colan Church. The Mahabalipuram articles are now fully transferred. We have to add one more article to the hook suggested by Dr. B. I will c/e the Atif mosque article tomorrow. I am very tired after the journey and the crowd.--Nvvchar. 16:46, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
Of course, change it to however you wish!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:45, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
- I have completed Fir Hill Manor also. Please see talk page of this article for a user's comment. Dr. B may be able to find an image for this article from some old (100 year old) publication.--Nvvchar. 05:52, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
- You may like to add and c/e this Olakkanneshvara Temple and nominate it independent of the other 15 articles which are linked to UNESCO list of Group of Monuments.--Nvvchar. 05:56, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
- I have tried to rectify Atiq Mosque (Awjila). But could not find any more references in books or web sites. Dr.B is suggesting some link to other rathas after his c/e of Group of Monuments. It is not clear to me. You may pl consider doing the needful. Other 14 articles are still to be c/e by Dr. B and you.--Nvvchar. 02:46, 18 March 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for Margaret Davis
Hi Rosiestep! I haven't been active for a while, and was just making a wish list for women ecologists (for #toofew) when I discovered your page for Davis. Thanks for making a good start on that! I'm going to add her to the List of Ecologists page, and will come back to help on the page later. Araucana (talk) 15:54, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
- Ahh-- I hadn't noticed the page because a typo kept it from linking from the Eminent Ecologist Award page. Now fixed! --Araucana (talk) 16:10, 14 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Shuanglin Temple
On 15 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shuanglin Temple, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in the Pingyao's tortoise-shaped city plan, the Shuanglin Temple is rated as the city's third treasure characterized by its over 2,000 coloured art sculptures (pictured) on display? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shuanglin Temple. 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. |
Women photographers
Hi Rosiestep. In my coverage of women photographers, I've just been writing a piece on Nata Piaskowski. As she lived in your part of the world, I thought perhaps you might have something to add. Any chance of a non-copyright photo of her?--Ipigott (talk) 13:15, 15 March 2013 (UTC)
- Replied on my talk page.--Ipigott (talk) 17:15, 15 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Lulua Mosque
There's a disambiguation needed in the hook ALT2 at Template:Did_you_know_nominations/Lulua_Mosque - see you there? --Lexein (talk) 22:55, 15 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for James Carroll (captain)
On 16 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article James Carroll (captain), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Captain James Carroll brought the first large steamboat to Alaska? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/James Carroll (captain). 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) 00:32, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for El-Tarif
On 16 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article El-Tarif, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Intef I, Intef II and Intef III were all buried in saff (row) tombs in El-Tarif in Egypt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/El-Tarif. 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) 08:17, 16 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Zahamena National Park
On 17 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Zahamena National Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the indri (pictured) is one of 13 species of lemur found in Zahamena National Park in Madagascar? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zahamena National Park. 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, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
More of less finished with Colan Church, I think. Have not been able to find much on its early history though.--Ipigott (talk) 10:49, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
Yes, the article is coming along quite well but I see no evidence of "a marsh in a hollow" on today's maps. If you want to refer to that old description, then I think it would be better to put it in a historical perspective.--Ipigott (talk) 21:47, 17 March 2013 (UTC)
You may like to add to this Wildlife of Niger.--Nvvchar. 14:38, 18 March 2013 (UTC)
Little treat ;)
Hi Rosie, March 20 marks the nth year of my conception. Thus, I would like to treat you to a treat. I hope you aren't allergic to chocolates! Cheers, ☯ Bonkers The Clown \(^_^)/ Nonsensical Babble ☯ 12:19, 18 March 2013 (UTC) |
BTheC - I love chocolate. Thanks! And happy birthday or anniversary or etc. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:16, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
More women photographers
I'm trying to give some coverage to the ladies included in the LOC lists of Women Photojournalists. Among those I have recently included are Emme Gerhard (and her sister Mayme Gerhard), Marvin Breckinridge Patterson and Charlotte Brooks. Unfortunately, apart from the rather detailed coverage at the LOC, I haven't found many other sources worthy of inclusion. As you seem to master the art of sourcing, I was wondering whether you would be interested in trying to widen coverage a bit. I fear I am going to have similar problems with Marjory Collins, Ann Rosener (from San Francisco) and Katherine Young but let's take them as they come. Thanks btw for your little piece on Emma Justine Farnsworth.--Ipigott (talk) 15:57, 18 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Termit Massif Reserve
On 19 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Termit Massif Reserve, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Termit Massif Reserve (landscape pictured) in Niger covers an area of 100,000 square kilometres (39,000 sq mi) and is the largest single protected area in Africa? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Termit Massif Reserve. 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, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
Mahishasuramardini mandapa (part of UNESCO site) and Mahishasuramardini Cave temple are one and the same. In the past this mantapa name was also used for Olakkanneshvara Temple, which is a structural temple built on a cliff above the Mahishasuramardini mandapa. Yes, I could not find any book source either.--Nvvchar. 02:54, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
The photographer has given a wrong title but it is the structural temple of Olakkanneshvara Temple. I have seen both the cave and this temple. I have now switched imgs. I hope it is alright now. If you have some reservations on the other cave picture you may like to delete it.--Nvvchar. 03:11, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
- The picture here [7] gives the location of the temple above the cave--Nvvchar. 03:28, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
- Amazing. I have been researching on this subject of Mahabalipuram for many months and I could not locate the link to UNESCO. Shall I upload the image under the above reference.?
- Vito Alessio Robles, Colan Church, and Fir Hill Manor are due for nomination today (19th).in the Vito Alessio Robles publication list is copied by Bonkers from the Spanish Wikipedia and there is no reference to it. You may like to delete it. Group of Monuments tomorrow.--Nvvchar. 16:19, 19 March 2013 (UTC)
...that the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram inscribed by UNESCO, of the Pallava Period include: The Pancha Rathas of Dharmaraja Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Draupadi Ratha, Nakula Sahadeva Ratha, and also Ganesha Ratha; several Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram including Varaha Cave Temple, Krishna Cave Temple, Mahishasuramardini mandapa, Panchapandava Cave Temple; among the structural temples, the Shore Temple and the Olakkannesvara Temple; and the Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram) (pictured), which is one of the largest open-air bas-reliefs in the world? is my suggestion for the hook includes Olakkannesvara Temple. The picture could be the one in the infobox of the Descent of Ganges. It is entirely up to you to finalise. and rightfully post it on DYK. If it is ok, then Olakaneshvara is to be included in the lead of the first article. I have done all the five pending QPQs.--Nvvchar. 17:29, 20 March 2013 (UTC)-
- Very kind of you and thank you. I found this Lake Débo very interesting. I will start on it soon.--Nvvchar. 04:44, 21 March 2013 (UTC)
- I am sure you would like to know more about this Vallée de Mai (mythical Garden of Eden in Seychelles--Nvvchar. 17:04, 22 March 2013 (UTC).
- Thanks. Can you pl have a look at these two COMINAK and SOMAIR. From my end both are done.--Nvvchar. 03:29, 23 March 2013 (UTC)
- Nome'd Template:Did you know nominations/Lake Débo.You may like to suggest an Alt hook. Added text to Candle Creek. I think that SOMAIR, COMINAK and Candle Creek in one hook as the last two do not have images. You may please nominate. Can you suggest a punchy hook for the Vallée de Mai.--Nvvchar. 03:18, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
- I have started on this Aldabra. Can you please check and tell me how much more prose is required for 5x. You may like add.--Nvvchar. 03:51, 25 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Pauline Koner
On 21 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pauline Koner, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that choreographer Pauline Koner was inspired to dance after seeing Anna Pavlova perform The Dying Swan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pauline Koner. 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. |
DYK for Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma
On 24 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Church of Our Lady of the Palm on the Plaza Alta, Algeciras (church and plaza pictured) owes its name to a Spanish victory on Palm Sunday 1344? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Palma. 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, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
DYK for Plaza Alta (Algeciras)
On 24 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Plaza Alta (Algeciras), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Church of Our Lady of the Palm on the Plaza Alta, Algeciras (church and plaza pictured) owes its name to a Spanish victory on Palm Sunday 1344? 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, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
Rosie, can you do me a favour and proof the hidden text in the influence section of Paco de Lucía. I'll then use part of it to work off.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:45, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
Close the ref at the end of the 1970s! I didn't want to do it in case you lost something in an edit conflict.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:04, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
Sorry! Didn't realise you were still working on it. Sure go ahead, feel free to expand it as much as you can, 80s -present needs a lot of work, you might find more sources, some potential material might derive from his discography and googling it. Not sure if we can expand enough for DYK but I definitely intend trying to promote it to GA. I told Gerda to go hear him at a festival in Germany and she said the music was fabulous! Not sure if I linked you this already but it's worth listening to!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:10, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the translation and starting Ramon.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:25, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
Can you see if you can find something on his producing, I wasn't aware of it but these sources seem to indicate he is a producer and a Grammy nominted one at that de Lucía&f=false [8]♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:26, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
Hokay I'll let you edit it now to avoid edit conflicts! Yeah he is, I've listened to hundreds of guitarists and he's in a class of his own, best player by a country mile of any genre in my opinion. And he more than any other guitarist makes me feel passionate and want to go to Spain and play with the flamenco guitarists! I've reached page 10 of google books, you might find scraps gradually from page 11 onwards, Billboard so far has been the most productive for this.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:38, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
Yey, by accident you've revealed the identity of the female flamenco singer who usually tours with Paco during the summer months. I've wanted to know her name for ages as I wanted to see if we had an article. La Tana is missing [9]. Chubby, but a cute, round, pleasant face, its not the Argentine tango singer Susan, she's from Seville and born c.1970 I'd say.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:55, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
Awesome work, you'd eat a red link in a burger if you could!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:38, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
LOL, I think I actually ate one in a curry I had last night, but it might have been a chilli pepper!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:46, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
The Real MccCoy Redlink Burger Award | |
To my partner in chomping down redlinks, here is the real McCoy, both yours. Click burgers to start consuming red links. Bon appetit! Mwoahaha!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:58, 24 March 2013 (UTC) |
DYK for Zelma Long
On 24 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Zelma Long, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Zelma Long is considered to be one of the female pioneers of wine production in the U.S. state of California? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zelma Long. 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) 16:03, 24 March 2013 (UTC)
See my query - I'm not sure you understand the WP:DYK Rules. Johnbod (talk) 15:17, 29 March 2013 (UTC)
Yes. let me think of a l plausible reason to give. We did 17 articles of Laos also on sandbox and four were not eligible because of length only. Now length wise they all qualify Prose in the group artcile was about 1250 which is now expanded to 14100ch of prose. If some c/e is to be done it is fine but this observation was unexpected since we have followed the sandbox procedure to create and expand articles now for a long time. However, some other user has clarified just now. You may like to see these two articles for expansion Cockroach racing and Elephant racing.--Nvvchar. 01:42, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
I see you removed the newsletter. Although you did not specifically sign up for it, I included you in the distribution this month because you were credited for relevant article improvements in it. Would you like to continue receiving it in these circumstances or would you like to opt out of it next month?--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 02:01, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
- I'd like to receive it. It was nice to see some of the church articles which I worked on being mentioned. Like the Signpost (and other newsletters), once read, I delete it, putting "reddit" in the edit summary. Thanks Gilderien. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:12, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
Is Candle Creek still on the DYK list?--Nvvchar. 04:24, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
I have cleaned up text derived from the book reference 2 (Moffit). Please see if it is adequate so that I can reply under the DYK review suitably. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 06:48, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
Can you proof Bangui history from French Rosie? "The same year, the rebel troops refused a military base in Bangui and in June a new revolt broke out" especially doesn't make sense. We must expand this, it is currently in the news and an African capital city!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:47, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
I've reached page 10 of google books, can you look for more beyond that?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:25, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
Sorry. Becoming very forgetful. I mean Candle Creek DYK where there is a review observation.--Nvvchar. 14:54, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
Thanks. After c/e, please leave a note about the PD material used under DYK review as the reviewer may not be aware of it. I have fallen in love with Alaskan scenic glacier beauty (after my last visit to the region) and I will be happy to do many articles.--Nvvchar. 16:02, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
Eldorado River
Is Eldorado River in Alaska the same thing as Eldorado Creek in Alaska? Gilliam (talk) 09:14, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
No worries, but let me know if you find a unagi in one of the Alaskan rivers!!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 19:30, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
LOL!!! DANGER!!!! I shall eat the unagi inside my easter egg, will stop it slipping out of my hands!!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 19:56, 30 March 2013 (UTC)
If it's PD print out the page. Scan it, save the file. Upload to commons.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:29, 31 March 2013 (UTC)
Bangui needs at least 7 kb to be DYK worthy. Can you find something on the landmarks when you feel like it, just shut your eyes and pretend it's a stub LOL.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:32, 31 March 2013 (UTC)
A work of an employee of the Department of Fisheries is under Template:PD-USGov is it not? No template for the fisheries department in Category:USGov copyright templates? Try Template:PD-USGov-Interior-FWS♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld
Ask Calliopejen1 to do it then, who is an Alaskan anyway. She'll verify if it is PD and should be able to upload it. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:49, 31 March 2013 (UTC)