User:Nvvchar/Archives/April 2011 - July 2011

You are quite a brilliant editor. I always have a hard time finding anything you didn't mention! I was about to add a bit about antelopes and some info from my Bradt Guide to Benin which I have personally and you managed to add info from both!!♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:00, 2 April 2011 (UTC)

Yes I will do that shortly and see if I can find some additional sources. One article which might interest you is Archaeology of Jordan.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:11, 2 April 2011 (UTC)

I'll request some images of Riparian forest in Benin on flickr perhaps. Are you interested in doing some more wildlife articles on the African series? Its a very important subject African wildlife but poorly covered at the moment..♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:17, 2 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Sierra del Sueve
— HJ Mitchell &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   00:04, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

Hello again. I've been distracted by family time but it's back to editing now. Hospital Tobar García will be next; it seems to have quite a story that needs telling. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:22, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

You might be interested in adding to Chamcook Lake. I requested some images on flickr.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:27, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

Very nice, I was going to suggest one of the African islands anyway, Great minds think alike!♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:48, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

Remember to update User:Nvvchar/DYK A-Z country challenge with Barbados, Benin, Argentina etc.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:07, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

Yes I am quite enjoying writing about African wildlife, let's concentrate on this topic at the moment then and try to cover as many of the African countries as we feel endowed to.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:15, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

I've begun on Wildlife of Botswana. Good source here, also more trees described in ref 2.♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:26, 3 April 2011 (UTC)

I copyedited but couldn't do much more with Wildlife of Cape Verde; it is very comprehensive! --Rosiestep (talk) 03:51, 4 April 2011 (UTC)

Will nominate tomorrow, Botswana article looks great.♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:44, 5 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Jurassic Museum of Asturias
The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 4 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Wildlife of Cape Verde
Hello! Your submission of Wildlife of Cape Verde at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that 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! Peter I. Vardy (talk) 18:05, 4 April 2011 (UTC)

Wildlife of Cape Verde: I think the ALT2 should be fine. I'll watch for its approval. --Rosiestep (talk) 01:43, 6 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Nahuel Huapi National Park
The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 7 April 2011 (UTC)

No books on Gambia I'm afraid but I'll try to find some info on the flora.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:05, 7 April 2011 (UTC)

I'm considering a double hook linking Gambia and this new article I created Combretum glutinosum. Can you expand with info from here and various other sources. Should be plenty of info on it.♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:18, 7 April 2011 (UTC)

I want to work on Tomb of Akhethetep next for Egypt.♦  Dr. Blofeld  15:42, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Mehadia
The DYK project (nominate) 08:04, 8 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Saint Teilo
The DYK project (nominate) 16:04, 9 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Chamberlain Bridge
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 10 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Tierra del Fuego National Park
The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 10 April 2011 (UTC)

Wildlife of Benin double hook
Hello, I have suggested double hook for Template talk:Did you know. --Snek01 (talk) 18:45, 10 April 2011 (UTC)

Seems to be too late now, its in preperation area.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:50, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

I've made a start on User:Nvvchar/Loire River. Its listed under our core articles. See this source for starters. I've added some info form there but you'll find a lot more in it on physiography and wildlife in particular. http://www.westernfrancetouristboard.com/loire.html has info on summaries on main towns along the river.. There should be masses of sources on it and of course loads to write about with the major towns and chateaus and vineyards along the river... See this masses of info on history, architecture and culture... I feel that this particular article cannot be rushed and can be an ongoing collaboration over some weeks amidst our other work..♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:03, 11 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Fishing industry in Greenland
The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, there is a coordinate error on the article you are working on at the moment. Should be S not N and i think you've for the coordinates wrong for each, like one set should be under South not west and viceversa. is Loire too much for you? It can be done gradually I guess, I will make a start on another wildlife article later.. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:12, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Benin
The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

If you are wondering what is the matter, You see this?. Prepared for GA and nominated. Not only completely reverted, my GA nomination reverted and page locked to prevent my version going through and being promoted because Giano is more important that wikipedia's GA and FA content. Seem right to you? Is this a complete miscarriage of justice and a perfect example of the mess wikipedia administration is in with such extreme double standards? Until the adminstrators sort this out properly and admit that Giano cannot have a right to impede GA progress I refuse to edit wikipedia.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:49, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

I guess some people are actually homosexual on here it seems, but my "bum chum" remark to the reverters who stacked votes against my edits was intended to refer to "multiple editors ganging up to bend the rules and support a revered individual rather than sticking to formal policy". This is exactly what happened here and at the admin noticeboard. If not a single adminstrator can take a neutral stance and not care about their reputation and position within the "group" and their popularity and stand up for content and see what happened here is so wrong and that is is damaging to our proportion of recognized content then it is extremely concerning. I am not happy to let it pass when I am 90% sure that the article would have passed GA. As it is they've locked it so the old version stands. Very disappointing indeed that one individual is regarded as more important that actual move towards recognized content. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:25, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

I've explained that I'm far from being a racist anyway, which is why I try to cover the world and different cultures fairly. Issue currently seems settled although I fear there may still be some difficulties in the future around it. I will edit the Botswana article now, sorry for the delay, but as you can see a situation exploded and arose of a quite unlikely situation of adding a map in good faith!.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:24, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

As usual very comprehensive, tough to find anything missing in what we have online I added what I could find. Pin Map isn't showing still. Coordinates still wrong order I think, needs to be fixed before nomming.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:52, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

Well, when somebody unlocks it I fear that it'll break out again if it is reverted back. I really hope that by then it will have died down and they'll at least see the benefits of my version and build upon that. I hate having my work and time wasted, you're probably the same. Occaisonally you encounter these people, like the St. Barts article, very unfortunate. I've begun a translation of Tomb of Akhethetep which I hope you find very interesting, I'll try and find some sources to back up the translation. Best wishes ♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:35, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

14 April today!♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:02, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

Mmm, I found a relief in the Brooklyn museum of New York which dates back to 2650BC, older than 2400BC. at here. Mmmm lets see what most sources say. I'm pretty sure 2400BC is right, your dates seem correct.♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:07, 14 April 2011 (UTC)

Royal Palaces of Abomey
Interesting choice. A good source is located here. You may find something for Csóványos to scrape over the mark. Also I have started Anthoceros laevis needs more text, could be a double hook. Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord also needs a bit if you can find anything.. If not I've started Avenue Habib Bourguiba which is start class already but could be made a lot more comprehensive. There are also some very important buildings like the white municipal theatre and cathedral which we could probably do a triple hook for, there is also a notable statue and that. Its like the heart of Tunisia. That should be plenty now!! Will resume then with more wildlife africa.. I promise I won't pile any more!! ♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:25, 16 April 2011 (UTC)♦  Dr. Blofeld  15:37, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

Trichy
Hi, I seek ur help in promoting Trichy to a B class article. I need your valuable guidelines in making it a good article.-- Thalapathi  (Ping Back)  06:30, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Cape Verde
The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 16 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Botswana
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Hospital Tobar García
The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

Bir Hima
Hello. I'll be expanding Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions and it may interest you, too. --Rosiestep (talk) 01:58, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

Good job. Yes, I'll wait. --Rosiestep (talk) 18:01, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

I have nominated it and several of the others. Can you find some more for Baltieji Lakajai? I've also made a good start on Mining in Tajikistan of which could be made much more comprehensive.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:30, 18 April 2011 (UTC)

I don't follow. What limit? Those article were created in the mainspace first weren't they?♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:28, 18 April 2011 (UTC)

What limit? Please respond. For the mining article there is public domain text here which can simply be copied and edited into the article.♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:56, 19 April 2011 (UTC)

I see. I'll admit I personally would rather work on articles in the mainspace. But yes I've been particularly prolific the last few days, sorry to have so many articles on the go. But I don't always feel like writing a lot and usually like today and Sunday it would give you the chance at least to attend to some of them when I was less active. I have for instance an article on a Kosovan monastery at start class boundary but I haven't told you as I know it would be too much for you at the moment. I'm cleaning up and sourcing an unrelated article at the moment and cleaning up some Bosnian munciipalities so you should have time to catch up! I've done the bulk of the work needs for the articles I linked you anyway, not much required for each... ♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:43, 19 April 2011 (UTC)

I will continue with my translation of Barranquilla tomorrow. Its not for DYK just needed to be done. So that gives you another day to catch up! The Kosovo monastery was Zočište Monastery BTW which you might be interested in over the next few days.♦ Dr. Blofeld  22:14, 19 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Chamcook Lake
The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 17 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Combretum glutinosum
The DYK project (nominate) 12:05, 20 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of The Gambia
The DYK project (nominate) 12:05, 20 April 2011 (UTC)

You might be interested in translating the material found on the talk page of Barranquilla into english. Google translate does an exceptionally good job of it, virtually no bad translations so you could probably google translate several sections at a time with only minimal proof work and cleanup needed. Most names though are not to be translated literally e.g Calle 84 and Carrera 53. should not be translated as Street 84 if you see what I mean.Refs can be added from the original, only date needs changing and author= needs changing to publisher=. If its too much for you no worries but I've done about half already, I think it could be done within 4 days if Rosie also helps with the translation. It would be a very comprehensive article on what was once the second largest port city of South America. I will resume with Loire and this for the time being and perhaps an easy going wildife Africa article, no rush though. I think its good to do the occasional big ones like this on very important articles amongst the shorter articles which require less effort.. Sometime I will get Kathmandu and Thimphu up to GA status... ♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:47, 20 April 2011 (UTC)

Really? The vast majority of Spanish translates virtually perfectly on google, except for place names which it has a tendency to translate literally. It also has trouble with history translations I've found which is probably what you tested. Unlike Portuguese which is horrific! Not to worry then. Probably best though I and some of the others do it having an understanding of Spanish. Actually I've already translated about 6/8 of it now. But once done I suspect a lot of the sources are dead links and will need replacing to which I would be grateful if you could assist in that area. It is a very comprehensive article which undoubtedly will be split into multiple interesting articles; it should be condensed at a later date, much like Kathmandu should be after splitting.. Personally I think Kathmandu and Barranquilla are how articles on cities should look, detailed covering most aspects of the city but are probably too long for comfort.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:07, 21 April 2011 (UTC)

Yes that was why I left flora, you see? Maybe you could try transport/public services, it should be easier, if not don't worry about it. I haven't nominated Mining yet as I was hoping Rosie might have some time on here in the next few days to add to it. If she hasn't tomorrow I will nominate it then.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:20, 21 April 2011 (UTC)

I topped off Anthoceros laevis but hope you can take a look and make sure my additions are in the right places within the paragraphs. Also, it is more than ready for nom but I can't think of a hook. Can you? Or I can leave a note on Dr.B's page. Thanks! --Rosiestep (talk) 03:28, 22 April 2011 (UTC)

Will look shortly. I also want to finish the Barranquilla translation today. Can you review somebody else's hook for the mining article?♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:54, 22 April 2011 (UTC)

I've nominated Lake Untersee for GA as I think its pretty comprehensive and well written.♦  Dr. Blofeld  17:42, 22 April 2011 (UTC)

You may be interested in expanding Llangadfan. Interesting source here. Also Dyfnant Forest, I'm thinking of a double hook. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:45, 22 April 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, I've started Qaraoun. I'm not sure if there is enough info on the village itself but we might be lucky..♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:21, 23 April 2011 (UTC)

Wikipedia Ambassador Program Newsletter: 22 April 2011
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DYK problem for Mining in Tajikistan
Hello! Your submission of Mining in Tajikistan at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that 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! --dragfyre_ ʞןɐʇ c 19:15, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Just a slight issue with the hook ref; I've proposed an ALT1 that should take care of things. Good work on the article. --dragfyre_ ʞןɐʇ c 19:15, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks. I have accepted your suggestion for the hook.-- Nvvchar . 05:24, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

Sure, good idea. I was wondering if you could help address the GA review on Lake Untersee, by the looks of it it stands a good chance of passing but those issues needs addressing. It would be great to have a GA on Antarctica. I know you've been put off by GAs because of some failures but I've had a good success rate of late like Mother India, which I'm sure you've seen..♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:22, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

Ah yes I have now. Maybe see if we missed anything important in google books or whatever on it just to ensure it is as comprhensive as possible.. I think it should pass. Loire (river) has now been moved into the mainspace. I think though it needs 5-10kb for a full 5 times, although I might be wrong.. If we can find something about river conservation schemes perhaps should suffice. I'll copy edit CAR in a minute and will begin working on another wildlife article.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:47, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

I want to work on the Moscow Kremlin sometime. Should be very interesting. What do you think? Maybe we should remove some of the unsourced text from the main article and then expand it in the workspace...♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:18, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

The Kremlin is a building complex, not a city LOL, it contains some fascinating architectural components like this and surely has a massive range of sources on it in books.. . I've added a conservation section to Loire should be about 5 times now. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:00, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

Wildlife of Burkina Faso.. Another good one I spotted would be Shea nut and butter production in Burkina Faso which the people call "Women's gold". Read here. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:12, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

Hello. Sorry I didn't get to Wildlife of the CAR in time though kudos on a fabulous article. I saw your note from the 22nd, and now, when I'm able to work on it, it's already done. --Rosiestep (talk) 14:56, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

Some good sources for shea article here and here.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:31, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

I have started British Colonial Hilton Nassau. You might find a bit more in google books and on the official site. Its a fine colonial building. If you can find info about the Nassau fort which was located there previously we could create it and make it a double. We can also do the Junkanoo article but it might be difficult, we'll see.♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:22, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

I have stubbed Nassau Public Library. If you google book search you'll have to add Bahamas on the end so not to confuse with Nassau County library, USA. This building used to be an old jail which you might pick up something about in google books. Yes there is info on the Fort the first one here. I reckon we can piece together an article on the Old Fort of Nassau but extra caution will be needed to avoid confusing with other forts of the same name and other forts in Nassau like Fort Charlotte. OK this is what we'll do then, a hook DYK that the British Colonial Hilton Nassau is located on the site of the Old Fort of Nassau. In regards to Burkina Faso I'm thinking of DYK of a hook which will include the Wildlife of, the Shea production and an article on Cotton production in Burkina Faso (not yet started but loads of sources are available). This should keep us busy for the next few days anyway..♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:04, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

Good news, Lake Untersee passed GA. I think I'll nominate Lake Burton too which we did at the same time remember?♦ Dr. Blofeld  22:06, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

You may also wish to add to Shaare Zedek Synagogue, Winnipeg (attempted to be deleted). Google books beyond page 4 and web and official site might find more..♦ Dr. Blofeld  22:24, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

Thanks.I'm thinking though maybe a double hook if you can write an article about the Old Fort of Nassau?♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:17, 25 April 2011 (UTC)

Lake Qaraoun is great. What next, Old Fort of Nassau or Shea nut and butter production in Burkina Faso?♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:59, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

OK. Might want to raffirm 1897 is the destruction date of the fort. I've also read 1873 and also you claim a different date elsewhere in the article (1837).♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:51, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord
Hello! Your submission of Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that 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) 23:56, 23 April 2011 (UTC)

Invitation to take part in a study
I am a Wikipedian, who is studying the phenomenon on Wikipedia. I need your help to conduct my research on about understanding "Motivation of Wikipedia contributors." I would like to invite you to Main Study. Please give me your valuable time, which estimates about 20 minutes. I chose you as a English Wikipedia user who made edits recently through the RecentChange page. Refer to the first page in the online survey form for more information on the study and me.cooldenny (talk) 03:51, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
 * Done.-- Nvvchar . 05:23, 24 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Nata Bird Sanctuary
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 25 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Tomb of Akhethetep
The DYK project (nominate) 12:02, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Csóványos
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

Looks good. What featured picture?♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:18, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

Yes, that is very good, I didn't even nominate it either!♦  Dr. Blofeld  09:42, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

I'll nominate Burkina Faso later, I still have some things I think I can add to the Shea article.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:43, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

Wildlife of Burkina Faso needs summaries of the national parks.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:46, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

Mmm I think it was established in 1880 but built in 1890.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:06, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, don't worry I'll co nom you.♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:40, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

The only decent hook I could spot was "contains the largest number of shea trees in the semi-arid Sahel region of Africa" and that naturally made it suitable to mention womens gold and the shea nut production..♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:26, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

Have a break today then. I'll make a start on Wildlife of Togo this evening or tomorrow.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:38, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

You might find something for Mano Gai or Alishang, just a casual one.♦ Dr. Blofeld  22:06, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Avenue Habib Bourguiba
The DYK project (nominate) 18:04, 27 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Jaigarh Fort
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Theâtre de l'Étoile du Nord
The DYK project (nominate) 06:04, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Anthoceros laevis
The DYK project (nominate) 12:04, 28 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Amber Fort
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 29 April 2011 (UTC)


 * A rather nice article, by the way - I enjoyed reading it, and thanks for all the work on it! Hchc2009 (talk)

Thanks for Alishang, please find a hook and nominate. I will look at this palace article shortly. Didn't watch the royal wedding? ♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:48, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

I love Westminister. There is something timeless about it. To hear the heavenly choir, the trumpets and see the old fashioned uniforms and carriages really takes you back in history to centuries ago. That's what's so special about it I think is that such occasions offer a rare insight into royal tradition from centuries ago and our heritage.♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:03, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

Very tough to find sources but I managed to get it over the required limit. When we come to Montenegro there is a notable hotel I want to start Aman Sveti Stefan, part of like the Amantaka etc, the Aman set of hotels. There should be images available on flickr from the user who changed the licenses to the Amantaka and Amanjiwo images.♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:58, 29 April 2011 (UTC)

I've written Wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth and Coronation gown of Elizabeth II. AN offbeat subject but a change! The first one needs a quite a bit of work, more info here and in google books. I'd be happy to edit Indian royal attire articles too!♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:10, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

Well, it was the AFD of Wedding dress of Kate Middleton which motivated me to create more. Too late now, I've started them!! I will attend to the other articles later.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:39, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

i am about to nominate the two Elizabeth II articles as a double. You may also expand Wedding dress of Queen Victoria which is also very notable. If you can by all means add a little bit to Wedding dress of Princess Alexandra of Denmark, deosn't need much. I will add to the two article you're working on tomorrow, but today I'm into wedding dresses! BTW the photos we now have for Kociste Monastery look very beautiful.♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:00, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

I happened to create Plaza Resort Bonaire out of chance in browsing... Images can be uploaded from here. View it on a google maps and in picture, as some very interesting lagoons.. Needs a bit more to be DYK worthy, I'll get cracking on the Montenegro and Bahrain tomorrow.. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:27, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

Sure, Indian royal costumes sounds like an interesting subject. Why not. I've nominated plaza, will continue with montenegro after lunch.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:46, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

I occurred to me that Wedding dress of Grace Kelly expanded could count as one of our Monaco additions..♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:09, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

I have one more on Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's outfit to start which she wore at the JFK assassination which is said to be iconic, and then I'll get cracking on those in the workspace! ♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:22, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

I've nommed Princess Alexandra of Denmark, can you review another?♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:25, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

Yes Grace Kelly was one of the true iconic people I think, a beautiful woman inside and out. I think that image of her in a wedding dress is one of the most beautiful I've seen of any woman in a dress. That sort of elegance and class really doesn't exist anymore. Well I did start Wedding dress of Jacqueline Bouvier, we could do a double with that and the assassination outfit if I can find the sources. Up to you. Its quite interesting to me to write about this and exquisite tailory for a bit as I and I'm sure you have never done so before! They are certainly very important and well documented events in history, I'm sure you remember JFK's assasination and such. i;m certain India has many examples we could also write about. Its a very poorly developed part of wikipedia!.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:43, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

It was the pink suit Onassis wore on the day that Kennedy got shot. picture here. Maybe google or book search Onassis pink or something.♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:08, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

I've created Pink Chanel suit of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. You might find a little but if you could expand the wedding dress we could do a double. I had to write most of it as I had to make an article about a Pink suit seem credible, which is not easy but I think i've accomplished it!♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:22, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

Tiruchirappalli
Thanks for copy-editing Tiruchirappalli :-). I've also roped in User:Dr. Blofeld and a few others. Hopefully, we will be able to get this through in a short while- The Enforcer Office of the secret service 04:09, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Bir Hima Rock Petroglyphs and Inscriptions
The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Zočište Monastery
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Mining in Tajikistan
The DYK project (nominate) 18:04, 30 April 2011 (UTC)

400 DYK
Nvv, Congratulations on your 400th DYK article! That is quite an impressive milestone. Here's to many more! --Rosiestep (talk) 16:45, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

Well done!! May you have many more!!♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:40, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

For some reason I can't access the book info. Can you expand the Jackie Kennedy wedding dress and then we'll move on... I will move onto the Aman hotel shortly.♦  Dr. Blofeld  10:05, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy images are copyrighted so can't be used in the DYK.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:18, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

Don't worry about it then, its certainly long enough. Perhaps add a link to it in "further reading" for others who can access it? Well, I believe we can claim fair use on it as it is an irreplaceable image. Under copyright law if an image is not replaceable and a free alternative never found then we can claim. Somebody though as tried to delete the Diana image but if I can get a full rationale into it I think it could be kept. I've started on the Aman.. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:58, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

Nicely done. I've expanded Wedding dress of Princess Mary of Teck. I doubt you would find much more but if you are interested go for it.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:21, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

I have completed by inputs to Aman Sveti Stefan and have gone live with it. You may still want to add something else. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:29, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

It will be tough as I made it intentionally comprehensive given that I ha to make a pink dress look credible! Try google books beyond page 5 or 6 and google web beyond page 1... I'll try to think of a double hook. Will start on the bahrain fort this evening after some dinner and a relax. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:43, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

Unfortunately no, we can't use any copyrighted images to illustrate a hook...♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:24, 2 May 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. I've started Osama bin Laden's Hideout Compound, but might get a lot of traffic at the moment and edit conflicts. You might find more on it, important topic in current affairs!♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:26, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

Thankyou, have nominated it. Quite right, I feel really good about the fact I started such a high profile article on the main global feature of the moment! We should look back on it in say 5 days and more info and even photographs might be available.. But the fact that it is the only one of two articles we have on buildings we seemingly have in that entire province of Pakistan is just awful...♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:26, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

I knew he was in Pakistan but I thought he was much further north and living in some cave in isolated mountains or something. The hypocrisy of him preaching his followers to avoid the luxuries and customs of the west and there he is living in luxury in a $1 million mansion in comfort! ♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:52, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Llangadfan
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Dyfnant Forest
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 1 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Wedding dress of Princess Alexandra of Denmark
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DYK nomination of Wedding dress of Grace Kelly
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[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1382858/Osama-Bin-Laden-dead-Teacher-Gary-Weddles-vow-not-shave-finally-ends.html?ito=feeds-newsxml Read this! How extraordinary]♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:35, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

You may wish to start working on User:Nvvchar/Galle Fort and User:Nvvchar/Amangalla (Galle Fort Hotel). It can be a double hook.♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:33, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

Can you upload the images from here.♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:45, 3 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Shaare Zedek Synagogue, Winnipeg
Gatoclass (talk) 00:03, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of the Central African Republic
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Loire (river)
The DYK project (nominate) 18:02, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Burkina Faso
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Shea nut and butter production in Burkina Faso
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Lake Qaraoun
The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Qaraoun
The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

Was my birthday yesterday, I had other things on my mind.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:04, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

Can't find your Bahrain fort article? Where is it?♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:31, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

40,000 hits a day!♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:09, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

I had a nice (and very filling) Indian meal at a restaurant and a few drinks, that was about it! ♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:45, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

We might even break for the record for page views at DYK..♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:54, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

Mmm I think we should scrap the idea of Bahrain fort, I don't think we can get it past a 5 times expansion.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:40, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

I've copied the work into Qal'at al-Bahrain and redirected Bahrain Fort. The reason being that Qal'at al-Bahrain is by far the most popular name picking up 100,000 hits as opposed to 10,000 and also the sandbox has histories from many other past DYKs so it would have been wrong to move it. Hope this is OK I credited you in the edit summary and of course we will still built on what we have.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:54, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

Every time I view Afghanistan/Pakistan on google maps I come across the massive lake and Tarbela Dam. Reckon you could find enough material to 5 times expand it? Its the sixth largest dam in the world.♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:36, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

More on Bahrain fort here.♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:39, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

Translated into Italian!!♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:47, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for British Colonial Hilton Nassau
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Old Fort of Nassau
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 5 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Aman Sveti Stefan
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Mmm, bit confused. It says The Portuguese had moved to Colombo from Galle as they preferred that place. In 1588, however, they were attacked by the Sinhalese King Raja Singha I (1581-93) of Sitawaka, which forced the Dutch go back to Galle. You refer to they as Portuguese and then somehow it forced the Dutch? Can you clarify?♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:16, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

You sure Amangalla is definiately within the fort area? Because on google maps it is north of the peninsula part.. Maybe the fort area includes the northern part... ♦  Dr. Blofeld  13:07, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

The reason I noticed is because I made a map of the peninsula part and wanted to locate the hotel on it for both articles but I couldn't as its outside that area. If you zoom in here you'll see the walls are to the south.., strange.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:19, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

If you see File:Galle_Dutch_Fort_cricket_ground.jpg the walls appeared to end before the cricket ground. Amangalla is beyond this. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:27, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

Yes I think I'll split them and erase my double nom. I have started Elephant hunting in Kenya which you may wish to expand, I will look at Zimbabwe wildlife later.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:50, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

I'll ask the flickr user about it. Photo? Any one but the main one in the Galle fort infobox! Don't like it! ♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:46, 6 May 2011 (UTC)

You may find a little to add to Osama bin Laden's house in Khartoum and National Museum of Sudan interesting.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:38, 7 May 2011 (UTC)

Oh yes, I'd forgotten about those. I hadn't seen the comments about the Victoria article on the talk page but its not worth worrying about. You always get snobs who are unprepared to make changes themselves.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:28, 7 May 2011 (UTC)

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DYK for Alishang
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 7 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wedding dress of Queen Victoria
The DYK project (nominate) 06:05, 7 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad
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DYK for Ristiḱ Palace
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 8 May 2011 (UTC)

Looks good. Will copy edit and nominate later. I'm currently expanding the birth and death place (Pedreña) of legendary golfer Seve Ballesteros who sadly died. It would be tough for you as most info is in spanish..♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:06, 8 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Goodness gracious! Don't you and Dr. Blofeld ever sleep? Pretty soon you'll both know everything known to history and you can take a well-earned (and probably badly needed) rest from WP! :) I wish you all the very best. I may be off-line for a while from next Saturday as I will be travelling - but should be home again by mid-July. I presume there will be several hundred new articles by you two when I get back. Fabulous work guys! Congratulations! John Hill (talk) 11:26, 8 May 2011 (UTC)

Nominated all but the Zimbabwe article which I will try to find more for and copyedit tomorrow. Two citations needed for Osama bin Laden's house in Khartoum. Thanks,♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:34, 8 May 2011 (UTC)

Have nominated. I found this this though, can you add more info from here?♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:30, 8 May 2011 (UTC)

You may may find some more for Al-Sakhir Palace, look beyond page 2 of google books and web.. .I just stubbed Al-Qudaibiya Palace which you'll find the most sources for, it was recently the location of mass protests. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:50, 8 May 2011 (UTC)

Strange that. Al Qudaibiya palace is extremely important to the running of the country.. I thought sources would be plentiful, never mind I'll find another. Bangladesh my favourite country, really?? Bhutan and Laos more so...♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:28, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

One source says it was built in 1901. Is this the date you got?♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:28, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

Mmm another source says "this is Sakhir, founded by Shaikh Muhammad bin Khalifah (1843-67), but the majority of buildings which exist today were built by the late Shaikh Hamed.".♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:32, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

Yes that does seem silly, although it is of course already linked at the top right of the page..♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:19, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wedding dress of Princess Alexandra of Denmark
The DYK project (nominate) 18:02, 8 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Plaza Resort Bonaire
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Osama bin Laden's house in Khartoum
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DYK for Aman Sveti Stefan
The DYK project (nominate) 12:02, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wedding dress of Grace Kelly
The DYK project (nominate) 12:04, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination for Qal'at al-Bahrain
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DYK for Wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth
Thanks for this article Victuallers (talk) 18:03, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Coronation gown of Elizabeth II
Thanks for this article Victuallers (talk) 18:03, 9 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Osama bin Laden's Hideout Compound
The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 10 May 2011 (UTC)

Can you nominate Wildlife of Zimbabwe, i'll try to expand it over the next few days, I'm busy with RL stuff at the moment.♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:36, 10 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Amangalla
The DYK project (nominate) 18:12, 10 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Galle Fort
The DYK project (nominate) 18:12, 10 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Pink Chanel suit of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
The DYK project (nominate) 12:02, 11 May 2011 (UTC)

You were credited for this article though right?♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:58, 18 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Sorry, yes he was, but I removed it for the reasons given on your talk page. There's no point having a credit system if someone is credited ("which you created or substantially expanded") for no apparent reason, or for simply adding a couple of lines. I think it behoves Nvvchar to remove this credit from his page. Ericoides (talk) 11:28, 18 May 2011 (UTC)

No it does not. You have no right to order Nvvchar what to do. You may have removed his work but Nvv still put in some effort on the article given that it had become tough to find more info. He rightly deserves credit whether his input was minimal or not. But for interfering busy bodies with the DYk they should have been nominated as a double hook anyway.♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:42, 20 May 2011 (UTC)


 * No one is ordering anyone to do anything. I was giving my opinion (hence my phrasing above: "I think..."). I am sorry if I have caused anyone any offence, but my reasoning stands. Ericoides (talk) 17:00, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

A well-deserved barnstar for you!
There you go, your efforts are appreciated!♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:03, 13 May 2011 (UTC)

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DYK for National Museum of Sudan
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 12 May 2011 (UTC)

Hey friend, I'll be out of commission for about a week I'm afraid, I have a huge log of articles I need to fix. Hope this is OK, maybe concentrate on some Indian forts/templates/dams maybe in the time being?♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:02, 13 May 2011 (UTC)

Dunno I didn't look! I will add more on flora to Zimbabwe before it hits the main page but am extremely busy fixing source errors at the moment. Not a pleasant task but its my mess I have to clear it up I'm afraid..♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:11, 13 May 2011 (UTC)

I wondered if you could find some info for Geography of Chandigarh. Somebody thinks its better to redirect but I'm pretty sure something could be written about it?♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:31, 13 May 2011 (UTC)

What a peculiar choice for an article then! ♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:25, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

I took the easy option on the work I had to do so its been eliminated.. I will look into it, although I want to expand Lorca further, being the place of a recent earthquake. You migh find quite a bit of info for it in english. A lot could be written into the article about its castle and beautiful churches and theatre.. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:24, 15 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Zimbabwe
Thank you Victuallers (talk) 00:02, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

Need comments on this RFC - [| discussion]
Need your views and comments. One should also go through ['no consensus' discussion]. ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म..  Humour Thisthat2011  08:24, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Qal'at al-Bahrain
Materialscientist (talk) 18:02, 14 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Al-Sakhir Palace
The DYK project (nominate) 18:04, 15 May 2011 (UTC)

Are you sure about the area? One source says "There are more than 50 monuments scattered over an area of 6.5sq km (2.5sq mi). "♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:54, 15 May 2011 (UTC) Are you sure you aren't confusing 50 square kilometres with 50 monuments and 6km long with 6.5 sq kilometres? 50 sq km seems massive that's all/♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:54, 15 May 2011 (UTC)

Clear that up and it can be nominated.♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:04, 15 May 2011 (UTC)

Very nice my friend, I will translate some info about the Plaza and that to add later. A DYK I spotted inspired me to create some more dress articles. I created the iconic Little black Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn and the White floral Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn. You may wish to expand them, particularly the latter, they're good fun I think. If not, no worries.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:36, 16 May 2011 (UTC)

White dress has less sources for some reason but I think enough can be found on the web to make is DYK worthy.♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:17, 16 May 2011 (UTC)

You were credited for the article though. Don't be upset occasionally somebody edits sombody's work or removes it, that's what comes iwth it being an open encyclopedia. The vast majority of text you've added to dress articles remain right?♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:25, 18 May 2011 (UTC)

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DYK for Osama bin Laden's house in Khartoum
The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 16 May 2011 (UTC)

Map coords for UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Thanks for your extensive work on List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India. For the map, could you tell if you used the coordinates given in the UNESCO references, or some other source? I added the Kalka-Shimla and Darjeeling Mountain Railways to the map (earlier it had Nilgiris only). I took lat/long from the UNESCO page, and converted them from Deg Min Sec to decimals on WolframAlpha. However, my coordinates are only to two places of decimal while yours are usually 4 to 6. This does not make any material difference at the resolution the map is shown, but just for consistency. Thanks. VishalB (talk) 08:27, 16 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks. I checked co-ordinates of various sites and found the level of detail varied on UNESCO data itself. Somewhat unexpectedly, found that Fatehpur Sikri was not mentioned on the India WHS page. Added it in the list table, with thumbnails, text, references etc, trying to remain true to the stylistic conventions set by you. Also added it to the map, which is making it look cluttered again, despite having cleaned it up earlier. There's too tight a set of sites in the Delhi-Agra sector.VishalB (talk) 10:13, 16 May 2011 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the gracious offer of support. Your prolific work on DYKs is already well-noted. You have a barnful of barnstars! I had a quick look at the UNESCO Tentative Sites list, but all those that seem interesting are already fairly long. I also have significant offline-world commitments over the next few weeks that are likely to keep me away from Wiki. After that will make a concrete plan and contact you again. Happy hunting on your DYK-grounds till then :) VishalB (talk) 16:07, 16 May 2011 (UTC)


 * My pleasure entirely :)VishalB (talk) 16:37, 21 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Elephant hunting in Kenya
The DYK project (nominate) 18:04, 16 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Gandhi Sagar Dam
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DYK nomination of Rana Pratap Sagar dam
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Longmen Grottoes
Hello Nvv. I've completed my edits. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:53, 18 May 2011 (UTC)

I've nom'ed it. When you can, please add an img to the nom. Thanks! --Rosiestep (talk) 06:42, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Black Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn
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DYK for Royal Palaces of Abomey
The DYK project (nominate) 17:34, 18 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of White floral Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn
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I have completed my work on Lorca. I can't think of good hook though, please nominate.♦  Dr. Blofeld  13:31, 19 May 2011 (UTC)

I find it too difficult adding to articles like that. I always work best when I do the initial expansion! ♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:44, 19 May 2011 (UTC)

I'm working on Hôtel Ritz Paris at the moment.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:24, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

You know Nvv not every article has to be expanded to DYK!!! Have you never expanded an article without worrying about 5 times LOL?♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:13, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

I have expanded it over 5 times requirement and nominated for GA. Don't worry about it now.♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:44, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

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DYK for Gandhi Sagar Dam
Materialscientist (talk) 00:33, 20 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Rana Pratap Sagar dam
Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 21 May 2011 (UTC)

Grands Projets of François Mitterrand
You may be interested in working on Grands Projets of François Mitterrand. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:27, 21 May 2011 (UTC)

I nom'ed Kbal Spean. Would you like to add an img? --Rosiestep (talk) 20:51, 22 May 2011 (UTC)

One more thing... I created Artisans d'Angkor to avoid a redlink for the Kbal Spean nom. I figured the Artisans article would be just a stub. However, if you believe it's expandable to at least 1500 characters, and if you have the time, can you add to it? We can always go back and make the Kbal Spean nom a double-header with Artisans d'Angkor. Or no worries if this doesn't work out. --Rosiestep (talk) 21:08, 22 May 2011 (UTC)

Artisans was nom'ed by Dr.B earlier today, before your input, but I've added you as a contributor for purposes of dyk credit. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:05, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Mosque City of Bagerhat
The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 22 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Upper Wardha Dam
The DYK project (nominate) 00:05, 23 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for White floral Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn
The DYK project (nominate) 00:06, 23 May 2011 (UTC)

Re: Tiruchirappalli
Thanks a lot for your compliments.:-) By the way, I am extremely sorry. I was able to create only one (Utility services) of the two sections you recommended. I couldn't get much time. Anyway, I am planning to create two or three more sections in the future and we'll probably include one on "Art and architecture" in that. A section on "Sport and recreation" is being readied now. By the way, can you help me with the sources.- The Enforcer Office of the secret service 08:05, 23 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Black Givenchy dress of Audrey Hepburn
The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 24 May 2011 (UTC)

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Hello, yes please wait for me on Phnom Bok. Hopefully I can get to it tonight. Thanks! --Rosiestep (talk) 03:32, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

Will address Phnom Bok and Wildlife of Tanzania today. Yes a lot of dresses..♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:07, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Lorca
The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Longmen Grottoes
Materialscientist (talk) 08:02, 26 May 2011 (UTC)

Wildlife of Tanzania
It turned out to be a visually beautiful article. I think either of these could be a hook as the assertions are already in the article though they are currently missing inline citations: "... that the Wildlife of Tanzania includes some plant species unique to Tanzania, such as the African violet?" or "... that 30-40 percent of species that make up the Wildlife of Tanzania are located in the Udzungwa Mountains National Park?" Also, some of the references need to be cleaned up, though this might not be a deal-breaker for dyk, such as the ones that look like this: TheTanzaniaExperience,p.10-11. I'll get started on Lake Assal (Djibouti). --Rosiestep (talk) 02:15, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

I have a references icon immediately above the editing area that let's me choose what type of reference I want to add. The icon looks like this –. When I click on it, 7 new tabs appear: "Cite web", "Cite book", "Cite journal", "Cite news". Next to these are "Named ref", "Error check", and "Cancel". Do you have this? --Rosiestep (talk) 02:39, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

I list them all, such as |pages=11, 145-152, 161-163. Another option is to to do what I did with the Hamilton references on the Wildlife of Tanzania article; see reference #30 and #34. Reference #34 should actually be, Hamilton (1989), p. 351, but because Hamilton is only cited in one book in this article, I could get away without including the year... but it's still sloppy on my part to not include the year.--Rosiestep (talk) 02:56, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

"The Tanzania Experience" had an author listed on the last page, and year, so I added that info into the reference. Then I changed "TheTanzaniaExperience,p.4-5" reference. References #1 and #8 are what I worked on. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:11, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

Excellent work on Tanzania. Lake Assal is an interesting choice. Sorry I've been busy the last few days, I've had to deal with the highly irritating editors who slop tags over articles without doing proper research. I will attend to these this morning.♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:02, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

I've completed my inputs to Phnom Bok.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:45, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

You might find more on the restaurants and cuisine in Cuisine of Montevideo. It will clearly be kept..♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:54, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

Are you upset with me or something, you've been very quiet the last week or so. I was pulling your leg about you only writing articles for DYK, that Ritz Paris article did require quite some effort but I hope it will pass GA. As for the Artisan article you said something about adding info about the silk making so I didn't want it containing generic text unrelated to the actual institution just to make is DYK worthy, that's all. One thing about the Wildlife of Tanzania article, it says total annual revenue of $30 million but then it says fishing worth $130 million, how can that be?♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:25, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

Bhutan
The king of Bhutan is getting married in October if you havnt heard. Someone made a article of the future queen already. I thought you can help it get to DYK, Jetsun Pema (Bhutan). Maybe towards the wedding we can make a wedding article like the William and Kate one and get it to ITN. Spongie555 (talk) 05:11, 27 May 2011 (UTC)
 * I actually did not make the article or sugest it I just added some soruces so its not deleted. It was made by someone else on May 17. Maybe we can get that image of her with the King I have seen lately. Spongie555 (talk) 05:20, 27 May 2011 (UTC)

No fear, I've credited you for the Jetsun Pema article so you will get your credit.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:32, 28 May 2011 (UTC)
 * Sorry I forgot to credit you guys. I didn't know how to add more people to the nomination. I won't take any credit in the article since you guys deserve it more. Spongie555 (talk) 18:39, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

Images in DYK nominations
Please remember that when adding images to DYK nominations that image is placed below the nomination header, not above as you have done in these instances. Placing the image above the header makes it possible for the image to be removed when the nomination above the one you added the image to is removed from the nominations page, as occurred in this instance. --Allen3 talk 15:08, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Grands Projets of François Mitterrand
The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

Wildlife of Djibouti
Sorry about that. I made the one edit and then realized you were working on it so I stopped. I'll go back to it as time permits over the weekend, but I'm on holiday so my editing will be hit and miss. --Rosiestep (talk) 16:44, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

We can continue working together over DYKs, but I do want us to occasionally go for a GA like we used to. It's much more intellectually challenging this way to do work together on an occasional GA than just doing DYK. I have a lot of cleanup work to do with Irish castles at the moment and some expansions underway. You are most welcome to join me. I think we will miss each other if we stop working together. Please contact me, thanks. Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 14:56, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

OK, its just nice to have an article in the background we gradually work on for DYK. Both Kathmandu and Thimphu should be promoted, so I'll bear either of them in mind. First of all though Lake Burton, Antarctica. Above all though I think the quality of writing is most important which also applies to our DYKs. The articles must be copyedited more before they go out I think. I'm glad you are interested in African wildife, some of them are very beautiful countries but as you say it is a continent which most of the world are ignorant of. I will look at Wildlife of Djibouti now. Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 17:22, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

Lake Assal (Djibouti)
I've been working on the Description section but decided not to save my edits, and instead check back with you. Do we need a Description section buried deep in the article? It seems to me that most of its content should be in other sections, such as Geography, Geology, Hydrology. I won't try to incorporate the content from Description to other sections as I defer to your expertise on that, but let's give some thought as to do we need a Description section. --Rosiestep (talk) 18:29, 28 May 2011 (UTC)

I think it's fine now. Hook could be: ... that Lake Assal in Djibouti is the lowest point in Africa? This meets my preference, which is for simple, short hooks, but if you'd rather go with something else, no worries. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:14, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

You might find something for Fagal if you're lucky.. Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 21:47, 29 May 2011 (UTC)

Yes that's what I thought. Not to worry. The irish castles so far are the same, very little extra can be found. Ballygally Castle though you might be lucky with. Actually don;t worry I think you'd be hard pushed to find enough content to make it a full x5 expansion.. Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 10:58, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

For Belgium we must do some monasteries. Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 11:17, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

You may be interested in expanding Puerto Banús. A good source is here. Tibetan Prayer ᧾ 12:50, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

I've done some copyediting to Wildlife of Djibouti. FYI, in doing so, I started an article on Mabla Mountains and have now nom'ed it while mentioning the Djibouti Francolin; I bring this to your attention so that when you nom the Wildlife article, you may consider mentioning something else of interest besides the bird. Thanks! --Rosiestep (talk) 19:35, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

Oh dear. I worked on the things you mentioned in your 5-31-11 note on my talk page, that is handling the dyk ALT1 for Wildlife of Tanzania, and coming up with a hook for Wildlife of Djibouti. I didn't realize that W of D had already been nom'ed and promoted. Now the promotion has been returned to the suggestion page for review because of my hook suggestion. I'm sorry. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:35, 1 June 2011 (UTC)

Editing suggestions
Hello Nvv and TPrayer, I'd like to suggest two improvements to our editing style: leave a space after the end of a reference tag before starting a new sentence; avoid placing citations in the lead section. Regarding the former, it is easy for me to add an extra space while copyediting; the latter takes more attention and my fear of not getting it right has led me to avoid doing this to a sentence written by another. In theory, anything in the lead that needs a citation should be mentioned again in the body of the article, which is where the inline citation can be added. I'm very guilty of the latter practice but will try to minimize its prevalence in my writing here forward on articles that are beyond Stub class. --Rosiestep (talk) 19:45, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Kbal Spean
The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 30 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Bayingolin Prefecture, Xinjiang
If you would like, I can provide translation assistance for Bayingolin Prefecture, Xinjiang so it can be even remotely DYK-quality. However, do not expect serious work from me until after 16 June ± several days. And I suppose you chose it because it is the largest autonomous prefecture of the PRC and one of the largest second-level divisions (after state/province, which is L1) in the world, no?

In the future, you can come to me if you are thinking of a DYK for a place or some natural feature. &mdash; HXL's Roundtable  and  Record  01:41, 31 May 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Artisans d'Angkor
The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 31 May 2011 (UTC)

Great job! Will look into this later. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 16:32, 2 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Jetsun Pema (Bhutan)
<b style="color:navy;">NW</b> ( Talk ) 00:02, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Phnom Bok
Nvv, help. Regarding the summer solstice over Phnom Bok, would you please read the 5th reference (George Coedes; pg. 301; column 1; section 9.3.1) and tell me how to phrase it correctly in our article and for the hook? Should I have mention the 6°? --Rosiestep (talk) 04:47, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

Please review the edit (lead/architecture sections) I just made to his article. Also, saw your note that it was promoted. But still please see if my edit is accurate. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:08, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Lake Assal (Djibouti)
Materialscientist (talk) 16:04, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

That sir is an affirmative. Thanks. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 16:44, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

You may be interested in expanding Cuisine of Tegucigalpa and Cuisine of Asunción. Could do with more on general cuisine and unique cuisine in the cities. I would like to do some articles covering the restaurants and cuisine of the Latin American cities linked. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 19:50, 3 June 2011 (UTC)

You might also be interested in finding some sources for Chuy and try to dig up some information on the forts headed in the notable landmarks section. Unfortunately though its official site is in Spanish. I'm waiting for Hoverish to translate the rest of the history. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 08:54, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Creating a DYK article
Hi, Any idea how to make a DYK out of an article (Mundeshwari Temple), please link some information if convenient. The temple is supposedly the oldest functioning Hindu temple so perhaps it is easy to make a DYK I think.<font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  20:28, 3 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Hi, your attention needed when convenient at following discussion please. User_talk:Thisthat2011.Thanks!<font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  12:58, 5 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Hi, I have received following message from Arun Sinha(whom I contacted as discussed earlier on talk page here)
 * (Message begins)
 * Dear Mr ,
 * I hereby authorize you to upload pictures from my Google photos album "Mundeshwari" https://picasaweb.google.com/arusinha/Mundeshwari to Wikicommons pictures so that no license issues are there, only condition being to include source information as told earlier.
 * Thanks
 * (Message end)
 * So let me know how to upload the images. The information of sources must be present as per requirements from his side.<font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  09:29, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * First register your name under Under Wikicommons. Then on the left side box look for upload button. Once you are there there is step by step instruction. Before that you transfer all the images, which you wish to use in the article, into your file as jpg files with the same names as given by the author. Author's name has to be given in the respective proforma Once you start uploading the images to Wikicommons under step by step instructions you have to add the url of the yahoo mail under which Mr Sinha has given you permission to upload the pictures. It is bit winding. But once you get the hang of it, the procedure is very simple. Any way, now the article has good image in the info box.-- Nvvchar . 09:47, 8 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Hi, could you comment on the page now please when convenient, I have added some images to make it look even better.<font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  21:38, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks a lot for DYK help, guidance and direction here and here. The article is on DYK page, <font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  12:05, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Kanak
I just started on User:Nvvchar/Kanak and I'll give it more attention over the weekend. Right now, it is almost entirely devoted to the history/struggle since European contact; some/much of that may be more suitable for the New Caledonia article, or a History of New Caledonia article. I'll try to add more on culture, language, etc. Also, I'm thinking the article should be renamed Kanak people. --Rosiestep (talk) 12:03, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Working on Fuerte San Miguel (Uruguay). A condensed version can be written into Chuy once completed. Yes I thinkg Kanak people would be better, will look at it tomorrow, tiring now after all of that translation today!. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 14:41, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Fortaleza de Santa Teresa also needs sources. You and Rosie might find some sources to make both forts viable for DYK. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 20:02, 4 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for your input to the cuisine articles, will nominate shortly. I'll try to find sources for Chuy history and then nominate. You might also find more for Carrow Abbey/Carrow Priory and I will nominate. There is some here which you may add. Am on Kanak now. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 12:48, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

Nominated Cuisine of Tegucigalpa and Asuncion June 3 DYK. Can you review the two dress articles above it to meet the review?♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:37, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

I translated the forts from Spanish wikipedia! Sources unknown. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 15:20, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

I managed to ref it though. PLease add your text and additions to Fuerte San Miguel (Uruguay) and nominate. I'll do the other fort shortly. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 15:59, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

Apparently Wildlife of Djibouti has been approved with the alt so that one is fine. NO to janesoceania. --Rosiestep (talk) 16:15, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

There is also Cuisine of Asunción and the Rita Hayworth dress. Tibetan Prayer <font size="-4"><font color="#C5B358">᧾ 16:41, 5 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Phnom Bok
The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 6 June 2011 (UTC)

Fuerte San Miguel (Uruguay)
I nom'ed it; can you please add an img? --Rosiestep (talk) 03:29, 6 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK entry: Cuisine of Tegucigalpa
I marked your Cuisine of Tegucigalpa DYK entry as one in need of a new hook. The hook should be neutral, not have a negative aspect. Perhaps if you mention one or more characteristic regional dishes it would work better. Binksternet (talk) 15:36, 6 June 2011 (UTC)

I'm back as Blofeld now.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:51, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

Thankyou friend! Most of those though are collaborations so you are equally entitled to the award! Perhaps if we promote some more of your ALaska articles and some of our previous works?♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:38, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

You may wish to expand El Quimbo Dam and Nechí River, first one entirely web sources, the second entirely book sources available!. I will complete my inputs to Kanak tomorrow morning and will nominate it. ALso I will look for more sources for Chuy.♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:09, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

I think that's a great hook for the Kanak people, and lovely img... not to mention that the article itself is quite comprehensive. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:36, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Ha, you've done a wonderful job on the Kanak article, I was going to add some of that stuff this morning! Well done!♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:09, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

I saw that, I've nominated it using your suggested hook and image. With a bit of work I think we could get Kanak people up to GA.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:02, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Let's nominate Lake Burton. Its shortish but comprehensive. Image is not compulsory.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:20, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

I need your help in addressing the points at Talk:Hôtel Ritz Paris/GA1. Hopefully we can pass it together between us.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:44, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Tanzania
Mifter (talk) 06:02, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Djibouti
Materialscientist (talk) 18:02, 7 June 2011 (UTC)

The Original Barnstar
Ha, Hotel Ritz passed GA quickly, so no help needed now! Thanks for your support anyway. We should definitely go for many more, as I say my personal success rate is very high even if every now and then a horrid one comes along.♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:34, 8 June 2011 (UTC)

Nicely done you are Rosie! Will nominate later. Actually can you think of a hook and nom, I can't think of one!♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:57, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

I have to hurry off to work, but I looked at the dyk conversation regarding Kanak people. Regarding "citizens of New Caledonia", I couldn't figure out which of the 4 inline citations in the lead attest to that, can you? I also double checked the New Caledonia article and didn't see a citation that would support the claim. If it is true, then one specific inline citation next to the sentence that clearly supports it would be best, otherwise, change the sentence and include an inline citation that clarifies their citizenship. PNG is mentioned only once in Kanak people but there is no inline citation next to it, so I'm not sure which ref supports the claim that Kanaks originated in PNG? Not sure how to substantiate the ALT. In a snippet view of the book, The Kanaks of New Caledonia, there is this statement: "The first people probably arrived on the Pacific Islands some 5000 to 6000 years ago, travelling from Asia, via Indonesia, to Papua New Guinea and the other islands. The first settlements of the Kanaks, ..." Unfortunately, google won't let me view the rest of that statement, but as written, it does not support the claim in our article. Maybe you have another resource? --Rosiestep (talk) 14:18, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Puerto Banús
Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Banteay Kdei
Materialscientist (talk) 12:03, 9 June 2011 (UTC)

Help on DYK
Hi! I find the DYK section quite interesting and I've nominated this article which was also created by me. The film was the first south Indian film to be sent by India in contest for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. I created the article on 5 June and nominated yesterday, but still nobody has reviewed it. Since am not much familiar with the DYK section, I seek you assistance. Thanks! -- Thalapathi  (Ping Back)  16:43, 9 June 2011 (UTC)


 * I avoid writing or reviewing film related articles as I am not very familiar with the cinematic world.-- Nvvchar . 01:37, 10 June 2011 (UTC)


 * I would avoid reviewing Dr. Blofeld's nominations, only because you are long-term collaborators (same for Rosiestep). No slight here, and I am sure you all can provide objective reviews of each other's articles, but it might be an excuse for someone to start some unpleasant thread at some talk page. Regards. Materialscientist (talk) 00:10, 10 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Yes, noted.-- Nvvchar . 01:28, 10 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK question re: Chuy
This seems largely good to go, but still needs citations in the etymology section. Flag me down when they're there and I'll upgrade my vote. Cheers, Khazar (talk) 21:14, 10 June 2011 (UTC)


 * Good to go. Cheers, Khazar (talk) 15:38, 11 June 2011 (UTC)

Code correction
Please correct your coding when placing images to T:TDYK (I mean for the future, not for existing nomimations; see code below). Programming is notorious by that a single missing " sign can break it. Sorry for inconvenience. Materialscientist (talk) 04:13, 11 June 2011 (UTC)



Yes go ahead and nominate, how about DYK that the Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre is named after Jean-Marie Tjibaou, the assassinated leader of the New Caledonian independent movement who had expressed his vision to establish a cultural centre which blended the linguistic and artistic heritage of the Kanak people?♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:41, 11 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for High Fens
Materialscientist (talk) 06:02, 11 June 2011 (UTC)

Kanak people's origin
Well, I gave it a go, addressing the origin issue, including the Lapita culture, but what I found, and it's pretty well sourced, does not support the hook or alt1. If you have time, please review my additions and consider an alt2; I have to run out for a bit to see how my brother is doing at the LV Intl Chess Festival/National Open. --Rosiestep (talk) 18:29, 11 June 2011 (UTC)

It has been apprvd so I'll leave it alone for now. I've been doing too much travelling in the last week and I am exhausted now. Hope to do some editing in a bit. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:44, 12 June 2011 (UTC)

If time permits, you may be able to find a bit more on Fleche faitiere, such as that it appears on the NC flag. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:56, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

You might be interested in expanding Fort Teremba. We;ll move on from New Caledonia then..♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:58, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

Flèche faîtière, I nom'ed it. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:39, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

Hokey dokey.♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:59, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

I will look at Hedionda Lake (Nor Lipez) shortly. First though I must get a bite to eat.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:56, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

Link is dead. Why what has changed in the commons? Ah You mean "Upload wizard"? Simply click "back to old form" at the top right and uploading should be fine as normal.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:11, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Fuerte San Miguel (Uruguay)
A quick note that I had a couple of questions regarding your recent nomination of Fuerte San Miguel (Uruguay) at DYK. Kindly Calmer   Waters  05:29, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Mundeshwari Temple
Materialscientist (talk) 06:02, 14 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Chuy
Materialscientist (talk) 12:02, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

On google street view zoom in on the road going from northwest to south east about 3000 feet northwest of Sidbury. Its stunning!♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:56, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

You might find more for Mtsamboro, tough though as most info is in French. You night scrap enough together to make it DYK worthy though. If not there are always the reserves. although I'd imagine again most info is in French. Yes you will find more by google book searching some of the geo features and islands like choazil islands. I believe there is info in one book on its wildlife. There might even be enough for articles on the islands. Yes I have started Choazil Islands and Chissioua Mtsamboro, the latter of which you will definitely find most google book info under Zamburu island. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:34, 15 June 2011 (UTC)

I've completed my edits on Hedionda Lake (Nor Lipez). I changed the "Description" header to "Hydrography", but I'm not sure that is the appropriate word; can you doublecheck? --Rosiestep (talk) 04:28, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Are you not interested in Mtsamboro? Perhaps Lime production in Mexico?♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:36, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

OK, no worries. Yeah that was the problem with a lot of the sources for some of our other recent articles, can't use google translate in google books! I have also started Yam production in Nigeria but only expand it if you can find further info. . ♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:22, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Peach production in China is definitely an interesting one which will take your fancy. That'll do for now!♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:58, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Cuisine of Asunción
Can you remedy this DYK nom? I find it and the discussion confusing. BarkingMoon (talk) 02:23, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for El Quimbo Dam
Materialscientist (talk) 12:03, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

Info on how to add to DYK queue
Hi, I have created a new article. I would like to know how to add it to DYK queue. If you have some time to spare, let me know the steps please if convenient. Thank you!<font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  16:14, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Cuisine of Tegucigalpa
Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for the images my friend!!♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:02, 17 June 2011 (UTC)

How about: "... that flamingos flock to Bolivia's Stinking Lake?" --Rosiestep (talk) 02:31, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

Good job, I've nominated. Can you review one or two and I'll review one.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:37, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Kanak people
Materialscientist (talk) 12:02, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Article
Hello! Your submission of Article at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that 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! Drmies (talk) 23:23, 18 June 2011 (UTC)

Nyau
You may be interested in expanding it a bit more. There is lots of info in book refs. I have it at about 3.5 expansion. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:40, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

"Since it is also adopted to scare people to extract money it has been used to as connotation to describe the dancers: "He dumped the whole christian thing these days, he's gone back to his roots and joined Nyau or Behave yourself, stop acting like a Nyau”. I don't uinderstand this. "adopted to scare people to extract money" and the quote doesn't make sense.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:45, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Do you get hayfever? Mine is always at its absolute worst around June 20th at the peak of the grass pollen season.. The next two weeks usually are bad for me!♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:03, 19 June 2011 (UTC) I am terribly allergic to pollen and I get high fever whenever I am in Austin.-- Nvvchar . 16:06, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

Loss of interest? Why do you say so? I had intended working on that after Nyau this evening!♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:25, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

As requested, I'm copyediting Kanak people now. I just spotted the word "Coldeches"... it needs an inline citation... I can't figure out where that word comes from. BTW, Nyau looks marvelous! --Rosiestep (talk) 00:34, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

I knew the Nyau masks would be of great interest. I am working on the Zanzibar article now.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:10, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

You might find enough sources for Roseau Cathedral.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:33, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Na, he'll be away ages.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:40, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Zanzibar. you claim only remaing natural habitat in northeast and southwest and then you claim the national park is the main habitat in Zanzibar in the central east!♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:47, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

Another. You earlier claimed coral rag cannot be converted to farmland and then you claim, " The coral rag in the park is the earliest settlement, which was exploited for agricultural development due to population pressure." I misinterret this. It cannot be converted means literally or it is now protected or something? Please clarify.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:51, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

I nom'ed Nyau. As none of the 3 imgs mentioned Nyau, and 1 mentioned Gule Wamkulu, I incorporated GW into the hook. Hope that's ok. Can you add the img? Thanks! --Rosiestep (talk) 01:52, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Godavari Arch Bridge
The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 19 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Fuerte San Miguel (Uruguay)
Calmer  Waters  00:03, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Cuisine of Asunción
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Jean-Marie Tjibaou Cultural Centre
Calmer  Waters  06:03, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Impressive work. Still having hayfever problems. The worst thing though is waking up in the morning and feeling extremely dehydrated as it affects your mind. I will try to add more to the flora section shortly for Zanzibar and then I'll take a look as this Roseau Cathedral. We are really making progress through these different countries now and I hope you are enjoying it!♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:01, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Menai Bay Conservation Project may be to your liking. --Rosiestep (talk) 05:54, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Hayfever is at its worst today, eyes all puffy and headache, full of pollen I guess. Will attempt to look at Roseau later and Menai. Its OK, always worst when I wake up in the morning and takes a while to clear. Having nothing but rolling green fields and trees behind my house and ingesting it all night is what does it. I've spotted a few Dominca related articles we can work on, Fort Young Hotel and Dominica Museum. I spotted Fort Young on google maps, prominent white structure used to be a Fort during colonial times and is Dominica's leading hotel. I'll make a start on that later. Perhaps if you have time you could start on Dominica Museum? ♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:15, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

No more hits in google books for Roseau Cathedral! Only managed to find two or three other sources. Picked up a valuable missing biography though, although as you said you hate writing biographies. Will begin on the Fort Young later ♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:37, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

I'll return to Wildlife of Zanzibar tonight. As usual, I got distracted following a redlink. :) --Rosiestep (talk) 14:00, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Yeah his paintings reveal an interesting insight into early colonial times in the Caribbean, valuable as we do not other visual evidence from this period. I've completed my inputs to the Fort Young Hotel, doubt you'll find much more for just add a source or two from google books and I'll nom. I also managed to crop an image of File:The Dominica Museum.jpg the museum, will start later.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:30, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

Well he has a point that articles shouldn't really be entirely written from travel guides. There is a tendency to rely on them solely which I think is the issue. However I most certainly disagree with him that guides such as Lonely Planet, Bradt Guides and Frommer's etc are not as reliable as others. Unless he can present evidence to the contrary that they are non reliable sources. In fact I have several Bradt and Lonely Planet guides myself and they are generally written by writers who have expert knowledge about countries having lived there themselves for many years. This is why they often cover off-track places because they have an intimate knowledge of the places which should be considered very valuable. The issue as I say at least for me is to cut down the reliance on travel guides solely to write articles and to try to incorporate wider book sources and reading. I'm going to address this to the RS Board as I feel MS is wrong about them not being reliable sources.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:22, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Feeling OK today thanks. I've addressed the issue at Reliable sources/Noticeboard. I've always found them to reliable sources. The point I think is to try to use wider sources if possible. Fort Teremba is most certainly acceptable right now. I suppose his criticism is that there is a tendency to go straight to the travel guides as a start... That's fine in my view so long as the final article uses many other types of sources and a variety of solid books which are not travel guides.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:13, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Yeah go ahead with the museum. The cathedral and hotel look fine to me.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:09, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Yam production in Nigeria
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

About adding an article to DYK queue
Hi, I have made an article Goan drug mafia, which I would want to put on the DYK queue, but I am not sure of the correct way. Earlier I tried with another article oil mafia of Maharashtra on DYK page but it seems I didn't get that working. If convenient, please let me know how to go about it and what more shall I need to do please.<font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  20:54, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

Nyau
Hello! Your submission of Nyau at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that 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! - Jmabel &#124; Talk 14:59, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Percé Rock
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 22 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Flèche faîtière
The DYK project (nominate) 06:03, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

How about: ... that the Wildlife of Zanzibar includes the charcoal eating Zanzibar red colobus (pictured)? I can handle the charcoal addition to WoZ (see the Zrc article) and nom tonight after work unless someone else has an opportunity to do it earlier. BTW, WoZ has turned out to be another beautiful article. --Rosiestep (talk) 14:35, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

After I added the charcoal info to the article I nom'ed it, not noticing DrB's nom; then I deleted it when I spotted DrB's. I won't add an alt for now as the hook seems fine as is. --Rosiestep (talk) 14:17, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks both for your inputs to Agostino Brunias. Feel free to nominate when ready.♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:15, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

I already nominated it, Don't take what MS says to heart, but he has a point about relying too much on travel guides/websites.♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:36, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

I nom'ed Agostino Brunias. Can you please add a photo? --Rosiestep (talk) 05:19, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Thank you for your large expansion of Menai Bay Conservation Area; I'll nom it in the morning. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:31, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Have added to the national park article. Can you expand Dominica State College, try a search under both names?♦ Dr. Blofeld

DYK nomination of Roseau Cathedral
Hello! Your submission of Roseau Cathedral at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that 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! Stemonitis (talk) 18:01, 24 June 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the new hook – good work! I didn't want to suggest a hook myself, because then I wouldn't have been able to review it impartially, and half-reviewed hooks often struggle to get attention. I look forward to seeing it on the front page. --Stemonitis (talk) 06:02, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Hedionda Lake (Nor Lipez)
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Glory of Russia Cape
The lichen addition is valuable, but I thought it characterized the island rather than cape and moved it to St. Matthew Island. Materialscientist (talk) 02:08, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Lime production in Mexico
The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Talkback
Thought you could help.  Srikanth (Logic)  12:12, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Iyengar
There's a major long-term dispute on this page and its subarticles and they are being treated as a battleground between the two subsects, this has been going on for too long on wiki now but in an on-off mode. It's currently at a "high" stage and I've protected the page, but if you can contribute to the discussion that would be good. (I was directed to you as a possible subject matter expert here.) cheers. &mdash; Spaceman  Spiff  12:17, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK review
Hello! Your submission of Agostino Brunias at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that 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!

DYK for Nyau
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Menai Bay Conservation Area
I nom'ed it. If you think there's an appropriate img for the hook, would you please add it? Can you think of a better hook? --Rosiestep (talk) 21:52, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

Being our resident dam expert, you may also find enough resources to make Lake Cachí start level. I say we include the dam and lake in one article.♦ Dr. Blofeld  22:54, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

I'm also working on Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve but not on Threats or Conservation. I keep looking for the hook sentence but haven't found it yet... in time, it'll appear. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:02, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

The article seems ready for nom. How about ... that the yareta plant in Bolivia's Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve resembles a foamy bubble bath, is as hard as stone, and can be up to 3000 years old? --Rosiestep (talk) 04:17, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

You may wish to also add to Ujarrás, the village next to the dam actually.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:26, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Please think of a hook and nominate.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:56, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

I have started on The Reefs Hotel & Club. I've noticed also that Cuisine of Bermuda is empty so I'll make a start on it.♦ Dr. Blofeld  17:35, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

I nom'ed Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve; can you please add the stone tree photo? Thanks! --Rosiestep (talk) 22:49, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

Also there is Jerbourg Point, I was going to do that solely but it could count towards one of our Guernsey efforts. Anyway, that's more than enough for now!♦ Dr. Blofeld  22:51, 26 June 2011 (UTC)

If the Bemruda hotel doesn't appeal to you find some other topics. I was hard pushed to find some as we already have a good coverage of it. []National Museum of Archaeology (Bolivia)]] also needs expansion, maybe you can find something on it.♦ [[User talk:Dr. Blofeld| Dr. Blofeld ]] 10:55, 28 June 2011 (UTC)

Use infobox building instead of museum.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:22, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Peach production in China
The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 27 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Menai Bay Conservation Area
The DYK project (nominate) 00:06, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Wildlife of Zanzibar
Materialscientist (talk) 23:22, 29 June 2011 (UTC)

I'd like to add some info on archaeology tonight on Jerbourg Point (not Tautira -- I need to keep these straight!). Regarding GA standard for Menai Bay Conservation Area, truth be told, I've never done a GA, just hasn't been my thing so I've always put my energy elsewhere. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:19, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

I had just nom'ed Tautira, but I've changed out the hook to your suggestion as I like it better. Could you add the img? I'll review another hook momentarily. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:25, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Fort Young Hotel
Materialscientist (talk) 05:48, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

Thanks for your image uploads and edits. I've nominated the Bolivian museum but I couldn't find an article to review.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:38, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Agostino Brunias
Materialscientist (talk) 12:03, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Roseau Cathedral
Materialscientist (talk) 18:02, 30 June 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Eduardo Avaroa Andean Fauna National Reserve
Materialscientist (talk) 16:02, 1 July 2011 (UTC)

As Rosie seems to be busy perhaps you could find a little to add to Clemenstone. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:59, 1 July 2011 (UTC)
 * I have added text. Rosie has also contributed today. I want you to please look at the pdf references, which I have used from the SSSI's main site. It may need refixing.-- Nvvchar . 08:06, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Very nice, thanks. Please select a castle of your choice from List of castles in Austria which you can find sources for in english. Most are short stubs.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:35, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

For such a stunningly beautiful mother (Grace Kelly) her son File:Albert II Monaco (2008).jpg really is very unflattering isn't he. Looks like a boring bank accountant or something. Not a handsome man, considering what his mother looked like, he doesn't look like his father either.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:51, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Yes he looks like an accountant, politician or psychiatrist or something! You know though that sometimes very handsome parents don't produce handsome children and some quite average looking parents can produce some very handsome children. Anyway please find a suitable Austrian castle with enough sources to work on.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:16, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Lake Cachí
Calmer  Waters  08:03, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Dominica State College
Calmer  Waters  08:05, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

Proposed Tibetan naming conventions
A while back, I posted a new proposal for Tibetan naming conventions, i.e. conventions that can be used to determine the most appropriate titles for articles related to the Tibetan region. This came out of discussions about article titles on Talk:Qamdo and Talk:Lhoka (Shannan) Prefecture. I hope that discussions on the proposal's talk page will lead to consensus in favour of making these conventions official, but so far only a few editors have left comments. If you would be interested in taking a look at the proposed naming conventions and giving your opinion, I would definitely appreciate it. Thanks&mdash;Nat Krause(Talk!•What have I done?) 15:51, 2 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Jerbourg Point
Materialscientist (talk) 08:03, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Iron Castle? PLease check the source, its likely a too literal translation.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:19, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Lockenhaus
Burg Lockenhaus, I've expanded it. --Rosiestep (talk) 17:08, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Just FYI, afterwards, I created Lockenhaus Chamber Music Festival and nom'ed it. So any hook for the Burg should probably mention something else, for example the torture chamber as there are quite a few book refs on it. --Rosiestep (talk) 20:14, 3 July 2011 (UTC)

Looks good. ONe thing though "An attic is the largest breeding colony of a nocturnal hunting type of bats, one of its kind in Central Europe;" I find this hard to believe, can you clarify in the article about this?♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:45, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

I've reworded it a little. That Elizabeth Báthory, what an interesting character!♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:10, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

Couldn't find it. Central Europe really has a fascinating history, particularly through the middle ages with the numerous Counts and Countesses and their castles. The old Hapsburg Empire. Do you think you can find enough about Elizabeth's birth place of Nyírbátor (another article I started long ago) to qualify for a x5 expansion?♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:29, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

Just had my lunch, I intended looking at this article next.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:11, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

Please learn how to spell Encyclopedia Britannica. Britannica has one t and two n not two t and one n!♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:38, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

Have doubled the length. I'll see if Rosie can expand even further. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:11, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

Can I interest you in expanding Mustique? If there is enough info it would be good to start the Plantation House (Mustique). I think expanding the island article itself though should be priority.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:47, 4 July 2011 (UTC)

Bwana Mkubwa is pretty far along, but could use a bit of someone else's attention if you have the time. --Rosiestep (talk) 00:42, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

I've copyedited National Museum of Archaeology (Bolivia) and made a comment in that regard at dyk. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:26, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Why is it you dislike hotel articles?♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:48, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

I see. But if the places are historical and information on architecture and history is available I find this concern can be overidden. The only issue is the articles which use purely travel guides and it reads like an advert. As you saw with my Hotel Ritz Paris article, I know how to write articles on hotels to a good standard. I guess you are concerned that one or two mentioned an advert for the Galle Fort hotel and the Montenegro hotel but hotels are more tricky to write I agree to avoid people complaining about them. But it is old manor/country houses and coaching inns which are my major interest. Feathers Hotel, Ludlow is a good example which you may wish to add to. Its such buildings which sort of take you back in time by just looking at them and being in them which I like.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:10, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Your biggest architectural interest is forts right? ♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:19, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Me too, but I'd have to say my biggest passions are old country stately homes and Buddhist monasteries.Very handsome I think. I mean the interior elegance of this..) ♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:31, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

I've requested photos on flickr of Arreton manor.♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:14, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Otterburn Hall and Otterburn Tower may interest you. I've asked Materialscientist to assist with edit histories. --Rosiestep (talk) 23:57, 5 July 2011 (UTC)

Great Budbridge Manor may interest you; much content can be found in the Isle of Wight County Archaeology and Historic Environment Service ref, and elsewhere. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:35, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

Your help is much needed with the Susman Brothers article. There is a lot of info on it which is difficult for me to digest. There is an entire book on it here. Thanks for you input to the Feathers Hotel, have nominated it.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:31, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

Ha I just uploaded two too!♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:55, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

Manors
I have also started Knighton Gorges Manor after I read it was once the grandest manor on the Isle of Wight and its most haunted location. Isle of Wight is said to be the most haunted island in the world too!! The manor house itself is said to appear as a ghost!! It has not existed though since 1821! All that remains is the gates. You may wish to add to it. That should be enough for now, should give us a few days to copy edit these Isle of Wight manors. I will create many more myself though based on the public domain texts from 1912, but probably won't DYK nominate them,♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:06, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

I nom'ed Great Budbridge Manor. If you think the img would be somehow fitting, would you please add it? And just FYI, your talkpage is taking longer to load. Perhaps time to archive, amigo? --Rosiestep (talk) 22:41, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Tautira
Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 6 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Ujarrás
Casliber (talk • contribs) 16:02, 6 July 2011 (UTC) Now that's a clean slate! What I do is set up redlinks in my archive box (using an archive page is identical), by quarter/year, but any system that works for you is just fine. I do some archiving every month, and I delete newsletters. Hope this helps, and I'd be glad to assist in the future! --Rosiestep (talk) 04:35, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Otterburn
As I saw your previous edits, I thought you were done with Otterburn Hall and Otterburn Tower, so I double nom'ed them this morning. But now I'm perplexed as they aren't on the DYK page in the July 4 section, nor are they in a Prep area or Queue. Can you please see if you can figure out where they went? --Rosiestep (talk) 06:00, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Yes, it's there. Check my edit history: (del/undel) 18:08, July 6, 2011 (diff | hist) Template talk:Did you know ‎ (→Articles created/expanded on July 4: nom Otterburn Tower and Otterburn Hall). Also, check the nom page's edit history: (cur | prev) 18:08, July 6, 2011 Rosiestep (talk | contribs | block) (278,355 bytes) (→Articles created/expanded on July 4: nom Otterburn Tower and Otterburn Hall) (undo). I left a note at the DYK discussion page asking for assistance. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:26, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Apparently the nom was inadvertently removed; but it has been re-instated. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:38, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

How bizarre! If you ever visit the UK in the near future you should definitely visit the Cotswolds, (Gloucestershire and Shropshire). It has some fascinating Tudor buildings. Typical villages look like this. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:57, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

The lead of Lake Burton needs to effectively summarize the article. It is way off doing so.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:38, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Can you make sense of this:

என் நல்ல நண்பர் Nvvchar வணக்கம். நீங்கள் ஆங்கில விக்கிப்பீடியா ஒரு மிகவும் மதிப்புமிக்க பங்களிப்பாளராக யார் மிகவும் திறமையான மற்றும் முடிந்தது பழைய மனிதன் இருக்கிறீர்கள்♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:18, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Ha, interesting. Try copying and pasting it into google translate.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:24, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

You'll be pleased to know Lake Burton passed GA so soon after my amendments, but you equally deserve credit for your part in writing much of the article. I think the articles which are small in focus are easier to write and more likely to pass GA. But I have a very high pass rate now so hopefully we can extend this to other articles we've created to get up to GA. Text I added to All Saints' Church, Newchurch has made the article go from 2 to 7kb. You might find info on its history and more references to make DYK worthy. Probably a listed building if you google All Saints church newchurch isle of wight british listed buildings, should turn up something. You may upload a plan of the church from http://www.british-history.ac.uk/image.aspx?compid=42068&filename=fig86.gif&pubid=275 to the commons and license as PD-old and give the publication and date 1912 which should be fine. Isle of Wight is one of our entities in the DYK country list of course and we now have 3 or 4 I believe. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:20, 7 July 2011 (UTC)

Thankyou, you may wish to expand Castello Orsini-Odescalchi.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:42, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

You may be interested in expanding Piva Monastery. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:46, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for National Museum of Archaeology (Bolivia)
Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Ujjani Dam
— HJ Mitchell &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   08:02, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

All Saints' Church, Newchurch
Is this the same church? --Rosiestep (talk) 05:24, 10 July 2011 (UTC) The text does not open. Hence, I can't clarify. -- Nvvchar . 08:15, 10 July 2011 (UTC)

No I didn't forget it. Somebody removed my nomination. It read DYK the New York Times referred to it as the most handsome inn in the world.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:52, 10 July 2011 (UTC)

Good job. Very interesting medieval Italy. One thing though, you say "The decline culminated in 1696 when the castle was sold to Livio Odescalchi, nephew of Pope Innocent XI; the Odescalchi family still retain the castle." However i the next paragraph you say "The castle and the estate were under Duke Marino Torlonia of the Torlonia family until 1848 when it was sold to Prince Livio Odescalchi III." This is confusing as you infer it fell into the possession of Livio some 150 years prior. Please clarify. I've been to Italy and am in love with the Amalfi Coast. In fact I think my time there was the happiest ever. If you look at the panorama full resolution you can sort of get a feel of it by the buildings and sea. Its a fabulous place it really is. I We must work on this for a DYK. You would adore the views from the monastery of Ravello. The Amalfi Coast article would have a summary of each commune, a section on its landmarks such as architecture/churches aside from History and Geography and Economy of course.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:58, 10 July 2011 (UTC)

Kanak people review has begun. Off hand I think we must cover the 1878 revolt in more detail. In fact we should have a whole article on it.♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:56, 10 July 2011 (UTC)♦

I nom'ed All Saints' Church, Newchurch. If you think it's appropriate, can you add an img? --Rosiestep (talk) 21:41, 10 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks!

 * Just to add that your Wikipage is very inspiring, something I keep on checking.<font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  09:33, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks.-- Nvvchar . 09:41, 24 July 2011 (UTC)
 * The pleasure to say thanks is mine! Please keep up the good work.<font color="#FF9933"> ..असक्तः सततं कार्य कर्म समाचर &#124; असक्तः हि आचरन् कर्म.. <font color="#FF9933"> Humour Thisthat2011  09:44, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Clemenstone
Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:05, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Please don't bloat the DYK country list with all your Indian entries. Please move Indian entries to a separate page. You do not need to list every article on this list. I've moved it to User:Nvvchar/DYK A-Z country challenge/India.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:09, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Some time our UK and USA entries will become bloated too so we should do the same with those countries...♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:41, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

You may wish to expand Ghumdan Palace. There is further architectural details in refs 4 and 6 and some of the other sources.♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:25, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Now this place is old old!! Also by researching an early Islamic poet I have also come across Baynun which you may also like to expand. There is more info about it in the Bradt guide and that of an ancient city named Ad-Dakhala which it was either part of or near to and their are numerous other sources for both I believe...♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:36, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Also of interest may be Yemen Military Museum.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:15, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Can you add to Great Budworth. You could write a decent summary of each of the notable landmarks using existing text from the articles and additional finds from google books.♦ Dr. Blofeld  20:24, 11 July 2011 (UTC)

Please address Talk:Kanak people/GA1. Please find a reference for the UNESCo proposal in the Conservation section and replace ???? with the year it was proposed per GAR.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:39, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

When exactly did the French arrive in N Caledonia and what year did New Caledonia become part of France. We must mention this in the histroy.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:48, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

You may wish to expand Great Mosque of Sana'a.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:29, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Livingstone Museum
— HJ Mitchell &#124;  Penny for your thoughts?   08:02, 12 July 2011 (UTC)

Burg Lockenhaus and the Blood Countess
I just moved Burg Lockenhaus to Prep 1. but I notice the hook also links to Elizabeth Báthory, which has some tags on it. Do you have the time or the expertise to cope with some of those issues so that tags can come off before it is linked to from Main Page?  Sharktopus  <sup style="color:black;">talk 02:12, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

I see that Dr.B left a note about this on Sharktopus' talk pg so I won't comment myself. --Rosiestep (talk) 01:49, 15 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Bwana Mkubwa
Thanks from the wiki Victuallers (talk) 08:03, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Burg Lockenhaus
Calmer  Waters  00:02, 14 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Great Budbridge Manor
Gatoclass (talk) 08:04, 15 July 2011 (UTC)

Nominating Great Budworth now, great job. I added a summary of the church which will provide a suitable hook. Sorry for the delay on the Bosnian mountain. I will try to add more this morning although don't fancy my chances given that many souces are likely to be foreign.. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:37, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Feathers Hotel, Ludlow
EncycloPetey (talk) 16:02, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

Otterburn
I did some additional work on Otterburn Tower and Otterburn Hall, responded to the dyk comment, and now they are both approved. --Rosiestep (talk) 17:10, 16 July 2011 (UTC)

My activity today will be low, I'm having problems with my head with a lot of discomfort because of inner pressure. Hopefully it will be better this evening. Its a bit better now but I don't know what caused it. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:06, 17 July 2011 (UTC)

You may wish to expand Rabotnitsa. ALlso Worli Fort could do with expansion.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:25, 18 July 2011 (UTC)

I finished up with Sutjeska National Park and nom'ed it. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:27, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

I have created a map for the monastery and added some more sources and a bit. We need to get out of the habit of referencing the intro as it duplicates down below. The citations are needed in the main article not the lead.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:37, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

No idea, google books has quite a lot of hits, but its a tricky subject. Just spotted some magazines listed in my 25 year old encyclopedia yesterday.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:35, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

rGreat job, wow does that cover look like stereotypical communist artwork or what! You'll be pleased to know I am now on medication called Sudafed and my sinuses are gradually clearing.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:29, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

The surfer Ken Bradshaw takes one each time before going in to surf to protect his sinuses.♦ Dr. Blofeld  14:48, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

Can you try to always red link subjects and I promise I will always try to stub them. It is far more productive with these recent Bosnian articles to stub these mountains that to try to hide them because we don't have an article.♦ Dr. Blofeld  15:24, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

You might find some scraps to put together for Župica Lake. Also I have stubbed Tsukabaru Dam. Plenty of PDF files on it online.♦ Dr. Blofeld  13:38, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

Xien Ten Gong looks interesting. Largest Taoist temple in Japan.♦ Dr. Blofeld  19:18, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

You may wish to expand Queen of Sheba's Palace. Be careful though with the information you gather, there is also a site in Oman which I stubbed which also picks up hits. Maybe search Sheba Palace Axum or something.♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:55, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Otterburn Tower
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Otterburn Hall
The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 19 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Arreton Manor
Thanks from me and the Wiki Victuallers (talk) 00:04, 20 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for All Saints' Church, Newchurch
Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India
Just noticed I hadn't responded to you on this. While I participate in GOCE, I'm not sure about the eligibility for Featured List upgrade. I'd recommend the Featured List/Featured Articles folks as they have the experience with this sort of work. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:31, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Yes it wouldn't pass FA right now. Nommed Piva Monastery.♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:50, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Excellent. You may also be interested in The Mermaid Inn, another fascinating haunted inn. More history available in the source given.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:44, 21 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks. Can you see if you can find something on Queen of Sheba's Palace as one of our Ethiopia entries? Best if you search sheba palace axum as there are several other palaces of the same name and don't want them confused..♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:21, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

Feel free to nominate the articles. Thanks for your edits and picture to Queen of Sheba's Palace.♦ Dr. Blofeld  08:45, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

As I'm sure you are aware the DYK complaints have been very heavy of late and the fact that even our articles have been brought down shows that something has to change in the process/. I love working with you and Rosie and the concept of hooks but I think there is more to wikipedia than DYK. I think there should be a stronger emphasis on Good articles which I believe are very important on wikipedia as they are a sign that an article has been formally assessed and reviewed. I don't know about you but I find having articles promoted to GA a much more rewarding experience than DYK. Of course it is meant to be fun but the continued anti-DYK movement which is developing and the snide comments of many at DYK review its not like it used to be. I think DYK reform is needed. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  11:39, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

I know DYK is meant to be fun and it is much easier just creating start class articles but I think for scholarly people visiting wikipedia the first thing they want to know is who wrote the article and as it undergone any assessment to at least imply that the article they are reading is trustworthy. Of course many may doubt even FA articles but it at least is a symbol that time and care has been taken of the article. Of course I think it important to have stub or start class articles on as many topics as possible which is why I regularly create stubs but I also think it very important for articles which regularly get high page views to reach GA level or more. Our core articles in particular should be GA level at least. I think me must work on Kathmandu some time. I split some sections of it a few weeks ago but it now needs condensing down.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:00, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

Thanks, I have made a reform proposal here. I think if we had a sub page to display DYKs on we could have many more hooks at once and we could display the images we are often deprived of on the main page at present. Also it would be featured for much longer than present, a full 24 hours. Page views of our DYKs and main page hits indicates a very small percentage actually visit the articles directly anyway. I personally think the front page of the encyclopedia cannot afford to be inconsistent and that it should display only the highest quality content. I understand many will not like this proposal but its my solution to solving multiple problems which exist.♦ Dr. Blofeld  12:50, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

Problem is so many are ignorant of the problems of DYK and are unwilling to adapt. This is why we never get anywhere with such discussions. I don't know about you but I'm tired of the complaints and people moaning about sources, it makes DYK less fun than it should be. If nothing is changed it is going to get worse and every article we nominate will be picked on and have difficulty going through.

What do you mean Dungar? There is no duplicate.♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:45, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

Ah I see Dungur. Sorry hadn't noticed that. Perhaps merge the material from that into our one?♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:48, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

Ah, struggling to find RS for Xien Ten Gong. Perhaps we'd better leave that one.♦ Dr. Blofeld  10:28, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Castello Orsini-Odescalchi
Hi Nvvchar, there is a small problem with your DYK nomination of Castello Orsini-Odescalchi. Could you check T:TDYK and reply there? Thanks. Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:51, 21 July 2011 (UTC)
 * And again. Crisco 1492 (talk) 01:07, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Castello Orsini-Odescalchi
The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 24 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Great Budworth
The DYK project (nominate) 08:04, 25 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Maglić (mountain)
The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 25 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Sutjeska National Park
PanydThe muffin is not subtle 21:11, 25 July 2011 (UTC) 13:42, 27 July 2011 (UTC)

Ambassador Program: assessment drive
Even though it's been quiet on-wiki, the Wikipedia Ambassador Program has been busy over the last few months getting ready for the next term. We're heading toward over 80 classes in the US, across all disciplines. You'll see courses start popping up here, and this time we want to match one or more Online Ambassadors to each class based on interest or expertise in the subject matter. If you see a class that you're interested, please contact the professor and/or me; the sooner the Ambassadors and professors get in communication, the better things go. Look for more in the coming weeks about next term.

In the meantime, with a little help I've identified all the articles students did significant work on in the last term. Many of the articles have never been assessed, or have ratings that are out of date from before the students improved them. Please help assess them! Pick a class, or just a few articles, and give them a rating (and add a relevant WikiProject banner if there isn't one), and then update the list of articles.

Once we have updated assessments for all these articles, we can get a better idea of how quality varied from course to course, and which approaches to running Wikipedia assignments and managing courses are most effective.

--Sage Ross - Online Facilitator, Wikimedia Foundation (talk) 17:28, 27 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK for Rabotnitsa
Thanks from me and the wiki Victuallers (talk) 06:12, 28 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks. With this I have crossed the 500 DYK milestone.-- Nvvchar . 01:27, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Tsukabaru Dam
Hello! Your submission of Tsukabaru Dam at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that 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! Antidiskriminator (talk) 14:12, 28 July 2011 (UTC)--Antidiskriminator (talk) 14:12, 28 July 2011 (UTC)

500 DYK

 * Way to go! Congratulations on your unremitting output. Binksternet (talk) 02:27, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Support! Stay with us, please! - Would you like to take a look at Messiah for FA, for a change of topic? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:10, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Thanks to all who have helped on DYK articles on wikipedia. In view of the remarks made by MS in the 500 DYK medal citation, I will not edit on Wikipedia anymore. This is my last edit.-- Nvvchar . 13:04, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Third time this month: Wikipedia is loosing the best! (see also) - So I sing "despised and rejected" for you, too (on the Main page probably later tonight), "acquainted with grief", --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:45, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
 * That sounds like a very poor reason to stop editing Wikipedia. Am I missing something? – Quadell (talk) 15:14, 29 July 2011 (UTC)
 * Nvv that really sounds like a bad excuse to stop editing. You know MS is always going on about quality. Should he have mentioned it in your 500 award? Absolutely not as its a kick in the teeth at the hard work and quality articles you've produced. But MS is not a valid reason to leave. You know your contributions are warmly appreciated here. It appalls me in all honesty that you think DYK all there is to wikipedia. As I said if we worked together on GAs you'd get nothing but compliments. Please stay and prove him wrong by developing our past articles into GAs.♦ Dr. Blofeld  16:27, 29 July 2011 (UTC)

I wrote something dumb in my 500 DYK note above, and I'm removing it with a sincerely apology to Nvvchar. Please don't take that hastily written note as an expression of my attitude - no matter how terse I might look outside I have always regarded you as one of the most valuable wikipedia contributors and one of the nicest editors to work with. Regards. Materialscientist (talk) 01:14, 30 July 2011 (UTC)


 * Nvv, Congratulations on your achievement: the 500 DYK milestone. Note only should you be proud of it, but your family as well.  This doesn't happen overnight.  It requires hundreds (more likely thousands) of hours of research, writing, editing, collaborating.  I have so enjoyed the ones we've done together!  I am hopeful there will be an opportunity to collaborate again. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:08, 30 July 2011 (UTC)

Nvv, Material Scientist is not being especially critical towards you, rather it is the stress on quality for DYKs in general. I will be sorely disappointed if you leave wikipedia now just because you have your 500 article achievement. To me it makes it look as if you have not enjoyed working on articles with Rosie and I and all you cared about was a figure. As I've said all along there is so much more to wikipedia than DYK. Please return and help me get some deserved articles up to GA and to continue to improve Indian articles, especially cities which greatly need the input from an editor as good as you. MS and I more than anything want to see many more articles on Indian subjects from you like Jahanpanah and Dal Lake which are very fine pieces. ♦ Dr. Blofeld  09:34, 30 July 2011 (UTC)

I've started Novaya Opera Theatre. Need some help.♦ Dr. Blofeld  18:21, 30 July 2011 (UTC)

Wildlife of South Sudan
I've started Wildlife of South Sudan. Need some help. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:41, 31 July 2011 (UTC)

Thank you. --Rosiestep (talk) 15:51, 31 July 2011 (UTC)

Welcome back!!16:30, 31 July 2011 (UTC)

We'll find a way to work with the new system. We'll just have to only nominate our better efforts. Having trouble finding info on this lovely little town in Nepal Tamghas.♦ Dr. Blofeld  21:31, 31 July 2011 (UTC)

Existence of shtriga
Is it the only way to protect the child who has been possessed by a shtriga is by killing that witch. I mean there is gotto as another way out?satarupa mohapatra (talk) 05:58, 1 August 2011 (UTC)