User talk:Casliber/Archive 31

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VPC
— raeky  T  11:08, 2 August 2010 (UTC)

Chard GAC
Thanks for your review & edits on Chard, Somerset.&mdash; Rod talk 10:20, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
 * No worries - looked like you'd been waiting awhile. Have a good holiday :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:23, 3 August 2010 (UTC)


 * PS: Let me know if you ever buff up Ashbrittle - I have a Quartley ancestor from there born (I guess) around 1690. Other town on the genealogical route include Huntsham in Devon....Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:29, 3 August 2010 (UTC)


 * OK I've started with aiming to get all towns & villages in Somerset over 5,000 population up to GA, so Ashbrittle with a population of c. 213 is probably still a long way off!&mdash; Rod talk 12:35, 3 August 2010 (UTC)


 * D'oh! Still...it has a pretty cool tree. :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 12:52, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

Pathways into Darkness FAC
I've responded with a few notes, nothing much exciting, but would appreciate it if you could look and see if the changes I made ameliorate some of the issues. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ( talk ) 13:38, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

FAC review request
If you have time, would you mind helping out with a quick review of the Fossa (animal) FAC? I always appreciate your prose reviews, plus I'm hoping this will be a breeze. The article was co-written by myself, Ucucha, Sasata, and UtherSRG as a collaborative project for WP:Mammals. If you don't have time, don't sweat it. And by the way... do you have anything coming up for FAC any time soon? If you need a review, just let me know. –  VisionHolder « talk » 21:15, 4 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Don't wait on my ones. I have a bunch of articles but all have some frustrating stuff to sort out before I can sned them up. I'll take a look.Casliber (talk · contribs) 23:30, 4 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Cymbonotus lawsonianus
The DYK project (nominate) 12:03, 5 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Planchonella queenslandica
Hello! Your submission of Planchonella queenslandica 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! Rosiestep (talk) 22:00, 7 August 2010 (UTC)

Soccer troll on Australia
Have you seen him on your hard-fought FA save?? Arguing for undue weight chunk on Socceroos and claiming that some Socceroos are good enough to get selected for Brazil and Spain.  YellowMonkey  ( vote in the Southern Stars and White Ferns supermodel photo poll )  04:33, 9 August 2010 (UTC)


 * ????...I'll take a look. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:41, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

Naultinus
Hey man, I'm about to get back onto Huia, just been distracted working on Naultinus. I recently more than doubled the size of the article and I was wondering if you could reassess it for me; while it's certainly a way off from GA atm, I am pretty sure it's above "start" class now.. I will try to make those last additions to "Huia" this week, I'm actively working to improve my time management so that i can get more done on wikpedia and this should hopefully allow for this to be done this week :) Cheers, Kotare (talk) 11:03, 9 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Easily a B. Casliber (talk · contribs) 12:16, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

Meridian, Mississippi
Thanks for passing Meridian, Mississippi to GA. I still plan to add that information into the Geography section. Hopefully I'll be able to peer review the article and then take it to FA as well. Thanks again! --Dudemanfellabra (talk) 00:46, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Decaspermum humile
 — Rlevse • Talk  • 18:02, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for having a look at this great little plant. By the way, a fellow Wikipedia editor and I are climbing Mount Imlay sometimes in the spring. We hope to photograph the near extinct Imlay Mallee. As well as look at the Imlay Boronia and the gully rainforest to the south. I was there last November and became geographically discombobulated (despite considerable planning). In fact it all worked out fine, when walking out of the gully. That was after sliding down the steep side of the rocky gully to get to the rainforest in the first place, (not recommended).

Published reports of Atherosperma & Pittosporum bicolor at Imlay are apparently not correct. As are fanciful rumours of the Myrtle Beech at the two hectare Mount Imlay rainforest. Last time there I saw several native privet. A.G. Floyd only saw one. But I didn't have the presence of mind to photograph them. The only problem with this guy coming along is his 170 IQ, he makes me feel very silly in comparison. In the unlikely event you have free time. You are most welcome to come along. Poyt448 (talk) 07:58, 11 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Wow, sounds good. I have no idea about my level of free time, I just get lucky now and then. I would like to see the E. oreades tree sometime too. What is native privet? Bursaria spinosa? I am happy as I got a tray of 40 Bulbine bulbosa to plant out in my native garden, as well as a Eucalyptus robusta (chosen for its winter flowering) - and my friend had also propagated some Olearia microphylla ...I am keen to find a local species which likes shade which has big green leafy leaves...??? Casliber (talk · contribs) 12:12, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Sydney Meetup :-)
See the meetup page for further information - short version is that we're hoping to meet in a fortnight in the city for a beer and a chat. Minors and Miners are welcome, with a responsible adult and a minimum of coal dust ;-) - do try and get out if you can, it's been a little while since wiki folk met in Sydney :-) cheers, Privatemusings (talk) 05:28, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Litsea bindoniana
 — Rlevse • Talk  • 06:02, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

Howdy,

You are a terrific editor, making my hastily written articles look good. Thanks again. And what a great job you did with Petalostigma triloculare.

Today I walked up to the library, tried to find more info on Gmelina fasciculiflora. That was a waste of time. But I walked past Chatswood Oval and wrote a new article. Poyt448 (talk) 06:15, 12 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Petalostigma triloculare
The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK count
Hi Casliber, I was thinking about putting myself on the List of Wikipedians by number of DYKs. I have a list on my user page User:Invertzoo. I know that one of them was only a nomination (and it's possible that one other I did a lot of work on but was not listed as an author) but anyway it adds up to more than 25. Do you know how I could check to see exactly what my count should be? Many thanks, Invertzoo (talk) 01:18, 14 August 2010 (UTC)


 * (groan) I don't know of any way except laboriously going through your talk page to count all the awards, and any others that might have been - if you count 35 with a split of 34 expansion and 1 nom, then that is a good start, so I was bold and stuck you on the page. If you find others you want to add, you can just do so (I guess....) :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:42, 14 August 2010 (UTC)


 * I have kept track of my DYK count so I know how many it is, except for the fact that my count may be one too high. There aren't any more of mine tucked away anywhere as far as I know. I think the "bold" count you gave me is good, so I am going to go ahead with that. Thanks so much, I appreciate your help! Invertzoo (talk) 16:08, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

Re: My admin review
Yes, it's intended to be open indefinitely as a place where people pile on feedback without any commentary from me. I have long removed it from the main admin review page, but it's prominently linked from my user/talk pages. -- King of &hearts;   &diams;   &clubs;  &spades; 06:05, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

Thank you...
... for the 50 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal. Much appreciated. — Malik Shabazz Talk/Stalk 02:38, 15 August 2010 (UTC)


 * my pleasure :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:05, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

Depression (mood)
Hi. 7mike5000, who basically single-handedly wrote and, especially, supplied all the sources for Depression (differential diagnoses), may well be understandably quite put out by this proposal. He's been offline since you put up the merge template. Forgive me if this is unnecessary, but I don't know you. Please give him a good hearing and explain the rationale. He has, in my opinion, done a very good thing here, and deserves, and may need, to be extended patience and respect. Again, sorry if this was (as I strongly suspect) unnecessary. Anthony (talk) 03:25, 15 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Good point. I'll drop a note. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:20, 15 August 2010 (UTC)

Hi again. Are you able to access the full text of  ? I can only access post-1998 editions of that journal.? Anthony (talk) 09:44, 16 August 2010 (UTC) Sorry, I copied the wrong PMID. Anthony (talk) 15:48, 16 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Anthony, I got it :) - can you send me an email address? Casliber (talk · contribs) 18:43, 16 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks Casliber. I've just enabled email under the toolbox on my talk page. Anthony (talk) 19:03, 16 August 2010 (UTC)

Cheers! I haven't looked at it yet. Must get some sleep. Anthony (talk) 20:05, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
 * I need you to reply so I can attach the pdf. ...ah well, tomorrow. Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:49, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

Kind offer
Hi there! Thank you very much for your kind offer to help me with article writing. I would very much like to take you up on it! I do already have one DYK and I would like to work on some more. I am currently writing an article on The Scottsdale Centre for Performing Arts which needs a lot more work, but I'm a little stumped on the logistics. Any suggestions you could provide for how to improve my article writing or even how to find new articles of merit to write/expand would be very much appreciated. PanydThe muffin is not subtle 07:46, 16 August 2010 (UTC)

GOCE Backlog Elimination Drive invitation
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Sydney Roosters
Another FARC nag. Grumble for lists of random famous fans and admirers. It's annoying when fancruft waves from established users keep on hitting FAs  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  04:01, 18 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Awww, where's your sense of fun? I love supporters lists....if it's referenced I'd rather leave it in. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:12, 18 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for attending to the animals  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  01:38, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
 * We're getting there. Slowly but surely. I will try to do some more today. Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:50, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
 * "It's time for real action. Stand up for Australia and keep the country moving forwards"  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  02:10, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
 * I have deliberately been avoiding TV and politics for a few weeks now. Does that mean you wanna buff Julia Gillard to FAC. My next three solo efforts are all Oz articles. Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:36, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Ah no, I mixed in Abbott's slogan as well, maybe I should have made a green ref in there....No it's hopeless editing current politics articles especially with the 4-5 party clowns who would stuff everything up and try to selectively delete all day  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  01:48, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

Some help!
Could you help me with trying to get into the edit filter manager group? If you want to, comment/question me here! I really hope you help! Endofskull (talk) 23:01, 18 August 2010 (UTC)


 * I have no experience with this area, sorry. Casliber (talk · contribs) 23:04, 18 August 2010 (UTC)

Grandmother?
Curious about your statement about Arabians and your grandmother. Curious if she was someone I've heard of... which is possible if she lived in the UK, less possible if in Au, but depends...?? Not asking you to ID yourself, but if you want to chat about it via email, I'm just idly curious. Montanabw (talk) 21:44, 19 August 2010 (UTC)


 * I suspect that Cas wouldn't be terribly offended if you asked him to ID himself ;) Guettarda (talk) 23:42, 19 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Her name was Molly Kaufman and she had a small stud called Koh-i-noor Stud. I'll see if I can find some horsey descendants online somwhere...Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:04, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
 * I was a kid when we took the mare Bright Emerald to AK Sirhalima, a nice black stallion --> Qahira was the filly which resulted. Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:07, 20 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Neat! I don't know enough about the Au breeders for her to ring a bell, but seems she knew what she was doing, as the bloodlines are very nice! I don't know if you are into bloodline stuff at all, but there's good stuff there.   Some connections:  AK Sirhalima was imported from the USA, by the Egyptian import to the US, Ansata Ibn Halima, just for starters.  He was what they call "straight Egyptian" from a quick glance at his pedigree, and there's a lot of black in the Egyptian lines, particularly those of his dam.  In particular, his bottom line goes to the horses of Henry Babson, who was an interesting fellow.  Bright Emerald is heavily descended from horses of the Crabbet Arabian Stud.  Her sire, Ralvon Pilgrim, may be close to 100% Crabbet, though to prove it I'd have to get anal enough to check to see if a few of the UK horses were Blunt/Wentworth's or not.  His dam line looks to go to some of the oldest Australian bloodlines out there.  Her dam, Nike, has some really old Au bloodlines too, all also go to the UK, many to Crabbet and there to the desert, some interesting horses there. Looks like she was one of the earlier folks to do the Egyptian/Crabbet crossbreeding that is now quite popular down there.  Anyhow, the whole Crabbet saga is a great human interest story due to the people who got it going (Wilfrid Scawen Blunt and Lady Anne Blunt, a descendant of Ada Lovelace and Lord Byron, she being the one who "got it" about the horses, followed by their only child, Lady Wentworth.   W. Blunt created enough soap opera to fill at least a good miniseries)   OK, so you didn't ask about any of this, but it's cool.  I don't know how much User:Cgoodwin is into Arabs, but may be another person to gossip with about this stuff.   Montanabw (talk) 03:58, 20 August 2010 (UTC)


 * I created the Ansata_Ibn_Halima article - we also took Emerald to Rahalima which was another US import and son of Ansata_Ibn_Halima. Ralvon Pilgrim was quite famous at the time too. When I was a kid I did a huge family tree, and my grandmother had a book about the Marbach Stud with photos of Hadban Enzahi, gazal and a bunch of other horses in it...but I can't find the book now :( Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:29, 20 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Double cool! Then note Marbach stud.  Ralvon Pilgrim reminds me of a Crabbet-bred stallion who was quite the mega-horse here in the 60s and early 70s, Serafix.  Very nice horse, lovely neck and shoulder, in particular.  Much more substance than AIH, who was a bit too "dry" for my tastes.  The Au Arabs overall have done a nice job of keeping substance and athleticism, something that has gotten hit or miss in the US as breeding for specialization has gotten a little out of control, especially in the halter (horse show) world, where all the breeds, not just Arabs, seem to be going the way of dog breeders and making Bonsai designer creatures for the in-hand classes that are unridable and in some cases, physically unhealthy.  It's nuts.  The Au stud that came over here and has been mopping up is Bremervale Andronicus. (They need to update their web site, he went national champion sport horse in-hand two years ago I think!)  I think he's a nice critter!   Montanabw (talk) 23:35, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Planchonella queenslandica
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

Howdy,

You make my articles look so much better! Thanks again. Today, I am happy to find a very rare plant in situ. According to A.G. Floyd there's only 203 of them in the wild. A twig of Pherosphaera fitzgeraldii by the side of the creek, under a waterfall at Leura in the Blue Mountains. The National Parks & Wildlife Service have been advised. Maybe I can try to get the twig to sprout roots, if I attempt to grow it from a cutting. Horticulture is not a strong point of mine. But it looks very green and healthy, and there's a slim chance it might survive. Poyt448 (talk) 05:26, 20 August 2010 (UTC)


 * I have a couple of these in pots I got from the Glenbrook Native Plant Reserve, which has a little stall. They have a big one in a big pot which looks really cool. Casliber (talk · contribs) 05:38, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

pending comments
RE your suggestion of a trial on all BLP articles, how many BLP articles have we got? I am wondering if that would be statistically possible and what do you think it would find out that we don't know from the BLP articles so far trialled ? Off2riorob (talk) 16:50, 20 August 2010 (UTC)


 * We had under 2000 pages in the trial apparently, and lots of keen editors to try Pending Changes, hence it would be intriguing to see how things go when the novelty wears off and with a "few" more articles. I think the problems outweigh the benefits in any other type of article just about. The big question is whether you need to protect against vandalism or not. Alternative to more trialling is ditch it altogether. Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:55, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Hm, thanks for the comment. Presently I am unable to really get a clear understanding of what is actually the plus and minus, there seems little interest somehow, reminds me of the checkuser and oversight election and following RFC, as you say there is always the ditch it option, regards. Off2riorob (talk) 21:00, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Aargh, this is too intense...I just woke up and need a coffee to think about these things. The issue I think is the utility - I think it was an enlightening trial. I think you're having difficulties getting an understanding of what is actually the plus and minus because it is a grey area. I haven't followed the discussion that much. Be interesting to see what outsiders (i.e. IPs) think. For me that is critical - did we lose a bunch of people who couldn't see their edits appear instantly, or gain some who were happier to get something into a 'pending' slot on what would otherwsie be a semiprotected article? That is what I wonder. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:06, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
 * As yet I am informed that not one unconfirmed user has commented in the closing discussion as to whether they like it or not, another question is, did the vandals like it? Personally, I stopped requesting semi protection and started requesting pending as the first step which allows more contributions from unconfirmed users but what percentage of those contributions required reverting I am yet to discover, anyways, good morning and enjoy your coffee. Thanks for the feedback. Off2riorob (talk) 21:18, 20 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Agreed wit that approach. I had semiprotected a stack of articles and slung all that I could remember into the trial to see what happens. I think for most, the good edits are pretty rare. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:25, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Gmelina fasciculiflora
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 21 August 2010 (UTC)

pending
I am wanting to open this at midnight, any thoughts Pending_changes/Vote_comment Off2riorob (talk) 21:26, 21 August 2010 (UTC)


 * The other option is expanding it (by bot,say) and delineating to all BLPs and BLPs only. We get an instant large number and that was the reason it was brought in. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:41, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * If you think that is a technical possibility I will add it. I am sure it would be easy for a bot and have added it via your comment. Off2riorob (talk) 21:43, 21 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah, should be straightforward -that's why I love tagging talk pages with wikiproject tags - allows us to do things with bots etc. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:49, 21 August 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Pending changes/Vote comment
As you commented in the pending closure discussion I am notifying you that the Pending changes/Vote comment is now open and will be for two weeks, discussion as required can continue on the talkpage. Thanks. Off2riorob (talk) 23:25, 21 August 2010 (UTC)

Ping
HI Cas User_talk:Hesperian I hope will be of interest Gnangarra 15:11, 22 August 2010 (UTC) \

Pending changes at 'Mary I of England'
Looking at the protection page of Mary I of England it seems that new/unreg. users are blocked yet pending changes is activated for that group. I don't know much about pending changes, but is that setting ok? I just ask because an IP wants to edit (see talk page).--Commander Keane (talk) 03:57, 23 August 2010 (UTC)


 * D'oh! My bad. Had meant to unprotect for pending changes trial. Changed now. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:04, 23 August 2010 (UTC)

Thank semi-spam
Thanks for your support in my RfA, which was closed as successful. Cheers, Nikkimaria (talk) 15:24, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Alexander the Great Triple Crown
Many thanks indeed for the tedious labour involved in checking my submission and awarding me the Crown. It is greatly appreciated. Regards, BencherliteTalk 22:03, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Paschal FAC
I replied to your comments, thanks for the copyedit Secret account 22:38, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Triple Crown

 * I just realised your nom had been on the triple crown page forever while you were awarding triple crowns to others.--Mkativerata (talk) 23:48, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * As the wiggles would say, "Bew-dy mate!" Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:35, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for your support
Thanks for your support in the Ben Paschal article. I expanded it some more using the New York Times archives, can you do another copyedit. Thanks Secret account 15:23, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

Thanks from the GOCE
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Eustrombus gigas peer review
Hi there Casliber! Greetings from project gastropods! It's been a while. Would you be so kind as to contribute with the E. gigas peer review? The article needs much improvement, and you are a very experienced editor as far as I know. In case you have the time and patience, your help would be greatly appreciated! Best wishes, Daniel Cavallari (talk) 11:50, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Mirbelia rubiifolia
Calmer  Waters  18:02, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

Hi,

Thanks so much for making this article look better. The photo is probably the worst of any I put on Wikipedia. I had a weekend away in the Blue Mountains with my new g/f. She's a doctor which is even more bizarre, as I hate doctors.

Anyway, the article Eucalyptus saligna is terrible. (Apart from my photos). If you have time, please have a look. This article gets a large readership every day. And the readers may think poorly of Wikipedia when seeing such scant information. Congratulations for all your awards, you are most deserving. Poyt448 (talk) 09:41, 30 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Okay, will take a look..now to see if it can be expanded five times....Casliber (talk · contribs) 10:59, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

Murder ballad
Hello. Can you do a page move over a redirect for me. Murder ballad --> Murder ballads. The singular is not really correct. Ta. Ceoil (talk) 08:48, 28 August 2010 (UTC)


 * And we haves Murder Ballads. You sure you want it plural? Just gotta hop of for a tick. Be back in half an hour as dinner is on the table. Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:52, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
 * I'll raise it on the talk pages. Ceoil (talk) 09:12, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Aah, slow-cooked pork an' onion, red cabbage in vinegar....nice...okay, I will follow the thread of this. Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:53, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Sound. Ceoil (talk) 09:59, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Daytime is warm here but still a wintery chill in the evening. Nice for hot food. Me garden is just starting to put on early spring growth...Casliber (talk · contribs) 10:01, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Its summer here, and the best one we had for about 5 years (the late 00's were horrid weather wise). Today is not exactly warm, but not exactly cold either, so how bad. I'm with you on the cabbage, but pork? Dude. Bacon and cabbage and white sauce is the best thing, ever. Ceoil (talk) 10:11, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Obviously there would be potatoes involved as well. Ceoil (talk) 10:14, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Funnily enough no, the staple used was rice this time. I've eaten quite a few taties this week so rice was a change.... Casliber (talk · contribs) 13:46, 28 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Ok, I've found another task for your superpowers - page move for PiL - it has a strange full stop at the end of ltd at the moment, all are agreed it needs to go. Ceoil (talk) 16:16, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

Appreciated, ta. Ceoil (talk) 22:36, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

Requests for adminship/Timothymarskell
Cas, email arbcom about what you know of this. I've put it on ice. If it's him, it's unneeded, if it isn't the RFA will only cause a dramafest.  — Rlevse • Talk  • 00:09, 30 August 2010 (UTC)

CK
Have you been watching Louie. Very dark, highly recommended. Ceoil (talk) 12:35, 31 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Not seen it here. Looks good...Casliber (talk · contribs) 12:38, 31 July 2010 (UTC)


 * Am, who watches TV on TV anymore. Grandad. Ceoil (talk) 14:36, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
 * I am buying a new desktop soon. I have one with a noisy fan which sounds like watching TV on a (noisy) aeroplane :( Casliber (talk · contribs) 23:00, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Lasiopetalum
 — Rlevse • Talk  • 06:03, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Hi, Do you think this picture is of Lasiopetalum ferrugineum var. cordatum, or perhaps Lasiopetalum macrophyllum? Poyt448 (talk) 14:42, 16 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Gosh, those leaves are pretty wide...I'd tentatveily say macrophyllum but will see what other references I can find as I am not an expert on Malvaceae just yet :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:35, 16 September 2010 (UTC)



DYK for Lasiopetalum schulzenii
 — Rlevse • Talk  • 06:03, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Lasiopetalum baueri
 — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 06:04, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Lasiopetalum macrophyllum
<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 06:04, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Lasiopetalum ferrugineum
<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 06:04, 31 August 2010 (UTC) Hi, you did another terrific job with this article. Too bad it was another ordinary photo from me. However, today I found something more photogenic. The Phaius australis are flowing at the botanic gardens. They are spectacular. Poyt448 (talk) 06:54, 1 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Nice! I have a couple I have just planted out, one with a bud which I will take a photo of soon. Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:23, 1 September 2010 (UTC)



Howdy,

Thanks for having a look at Acronychia wilcoxiana. The Illawarra botanist Anders Bofeldt was kind enough to answer my e-mail. Yes, it does occur near Wollongong.

We plan to search for Cryptocarya rigida, Cryptocarya obovata and (my favourite) Atherosperma moschatum in the Illawarra. There's a 5 percent chance that one of these plants naturally occurs in the Illwarra, but it's a big five percent.

Yesterday I was at Yatteyattah Nature Reserve and Mount Dromedary. Keep up the great work you are doing! I thought of you when at the Batemans Bay botanic gardens, when photographing Grevillea oxyantha.

Here's my blog of the great mountain, photographed yesterday:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/17674930@N07/4981885212/in/photostream/

Huia as a Featured Article Candidate
After hours of extensive work, I feel that what we have is most likely going to make the grade. There is pretty much nothing more to add in terms of information, almost everything that is known is up there now, trust me; I know because I've been through most of the main reference works for the species. Are you in agreement that at last the time has come to chuck it in the snake pit? Kotare (talk) 07:30, 31 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Yep. As Captain Picard said, "Make it so!'' Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:05, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Syntax question
Hi Cas,

Do you remember what syntax to use to have no ToC on a page? I'm scratching my head over this. Thanks, Timothymarskell (talk) 08:11, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
 * (not Cas) Ucucha 10:29, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
 * yeah :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:19, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Timothymarskell (talk) 11:37, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup/History/2010/Submissions/Casliber
The current round finished on the 29th, so I have reverted your most recent DYK additions. You can, however, claim them at the start of next round- I'd say you'd take an early lead, but I know Sasata got a couple of GAs promoted this morning :) J Milburn (talk) 19:32, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
 * D'oh! okay...Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:25, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

User:TonyTheTiger/sandbox/cup
It appears that you are one of the finalists. I have put together a summary chart for us to sort of get to know each other. Feel free to come by and fill in User:TonyTheTiger/sandbox/cup.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 20:08, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
 * This has been moved into the mainspace at WikiCup/History/2010/finalists‎. You are one of the only two not yet to add themselves.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 04:39, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 August newsletter
We have our final eight! The best of luck to those who remain. A bumper newsletter this week as we start our home straight.


 * Pool A's winner was . Awarded the top score overall this round, Sturmvogel_66 writes primarily on military history, favouring Naval warfare.
 * Pool B's winner was . Awarded the top score for featured articles this round, Casliber writes primarily on natural sciences, especially botany and ornithology.
 * Pool A's close second was . Awarded the top score for featured pictures this round, Sasata writes primarily on natural sciences, favouring mycology.
 * Pool B's close second was . Awarded the top score for good articles and topics this round, ThinkBlue primarily writes content related to television and film, including 30 Rock.
 * The first wildcard was . Awarded the top score for did you knows and valued pictures this round, TonyTheTiger writes on a number of topics, including baseball, American football and Chicago.
 * The second wildcard was . Someone who has helped the Cup behind the scenes all year, White Shadows said "I'm still in shock that I made it this far" and writes primarily on Naval warfare, especially U-boats.
 * The third wildcard was . Awarded the top score for featured lists and topics this round, Staxringold primarily writes on sport and television, including baseball and 30 Rock.
 * The fourth wildcard was . Entering the final eight only on the final day of the round, William S. Saturn writes on a number of topics, mostly related to Texas.

We say goodbye to the six who fell at the final hurdle. only just missed out on a place in the final eight. was not far behind. was awarded top points for in the news this round. contributed a variety of did you know articles. said "I'm surprised to have survived so far into the competition", but was extactic to see Finland in the semi-finals. did not score this round, but has scored highly in previous rounds. We also say goodbye to, who withdrew earlier this month after spending six weeks overseas. Anyone interested in this round's results can see them here and here. Thank you to for these.

Signups for next year's competition are now open. Planning is ongoing, with a key discussion about judges for next year open. Discussion about how next year's scoring will work is ongoing, and thoughts are more than welcome at Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring. Also, TonyTheTiger is compiling some information and statistics on the finalists here- the final eight are encouraged to add themselves to the list.

Our final eight will play it out for two months, after which we will know 2010's WikiCup winner, and a variety of prizes will be awarded. As ever, anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page. If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed17 23:07, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Ping
Incoming. Ceoil (talk) 23:27, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Thank you!
Thank you! Your copy edits and review helped Capitol Loop pass its FAC.  Imzadi  1979   →  00:41, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

FA Count
Thanks, lol. Well I have a proposal, you can FARC the Australian flora and fauna FAs and bring them back for the WikiCup final....and your FAs get reviewed real quick too...poor old Hamiltonstone and Minnie Pwerle he reviews a lot and always waits a month...yes I had to slip in a nag about Tasmanian Devil, Thylacine, Emu, Fauna of Australia, Australian Green Tree Frog etc in there....I'm guessing the last one is not comprehensive as somehow I managed to triple the size of Green and Golden Bell Frog the other wekk  YellowMonkey  ( vote in the Southern Stars and White Ferns supermodel photo poll )  05:46, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
 * People should put FARs in these points competitions  YellowMonkey  ( vote in the Southern Stars and White Ferns supermodel photo poll )  05:47, 31 July 2010 (UTC)


 * (a) Shee-it, didnae see that. Okay, more reviewing a-coming. (b) Frigging fauna of Oz...at least it'll be a dang site more inneresting than oz blande...(c) absolutely +++++++++++++++++++. Will suggest something. Casliber (talk · contribs) 05:52, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
 * When's your next FAC?? I've got the only Australian one up at the moment QCQ :(  YellowMonkey  ( vote in the Southern Stars and White Ferns supermodel photo poll )  02:44, 3 August 2010 (UTC)
 * I have been sidetracked doing tax (yuk ++++) - bit "blocked" at the moment - I have Banksia scabrella and Banksia oligantha nearly ready to go but the first I need to access a document I can only get hard copy via interlibrary loan, and the second I am trying to contact folks who've photographed it, so both are out of my hands for the time being. Am collaborating with a new user on Betelgeuse, but alot of the astrophysics I am out of my depth really, but fascinating nonetheless. We're still trawling through articles. Some more bird ones, but need to buff them to GA first, maybe Blue-faced Honeyeater or Flame Robin. Not sure. Also some plant and fungi - a collab with  on Lactarius deliciosus in the pipeline too. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:12, 3 August 2010 (UTC)

Tasmanian Devil
I'm afraid you're the most efficient outlet for this, being more learned etc  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  00:32, 23 August 2010 (UTC)


 * facepalm Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:36, 23 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Lol; the arts not very detailed...  Aaroncrick  TALK 06:23, 23 August 2010 (UTC)

Emailed bilby's book, the part that I have anyway  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  08:33, 26 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Gottit, thx. Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:34, 26 August 2010 (UTC)
 * No excuses then, says Bilby's book  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  02:13, 27 August 2010 (UTC)

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Tas Devil
Bilby has downlaoded the whole book, but he hasn't mailed it over yet  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  02:59, 2 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Cool. I just started reconciling the mainland extinction stuff...and you saw the 95 articles to wade through on talk. I'll see if Ucucha can find as many problems as he did with the mammal section of Fauna of Australia (groan) Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:02, 2 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Luckily the echidna is pretty easy to retro-source. I found that it was modelled a lot on Augee's full lenght book :) Expanding too, I can't see how 15k is justifiaible for a prominent thing like that  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  03:04, 2 September 2010 (UTC)

Honyeater vid
Hi, it doesn't load for me now, and we've put it at F and A. Does it load for you? Tony  (talk)  23:02, 2 September 2010 (UTC)


 * I am not in a good place to check, with an old version of explorer only and slow loading time. Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:31, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Still not loading. I'll have to pull it if it doesn't work by late Monday. Whom does one contact to investigate this? Tony   (talk)  01:20, 4 September 2010 (UTC)
 * It works for me...  Aaroncrick  TALK 02:56, 4 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Good. I wonder why it still won't for me. It did until about Thursday. Tony   (talk)  04:05, 5 September 2010 (UTC)

Keynsham (& Street)
Thanks for your edits & comments on these GANs. Is the book your were trying to find an ISBN for Folklore Myths and Legends of Britain?&mdash; Rod talk 07:24, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Yep. that's the one. Casliber (talk · contribs) 10:18, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
 * I can't find an ISBN for it anywhere although the 1st edition was 1973 only the ASIN: B000RT1H5G. Citation Bot reports: * Folklore, Myth and Legends of Ancient Britain - Already has an ISBN. So I don't know what to do about that one.&mdash; Rod talk 11:01, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
 * ISBN 0276000390 maybe? 213.21.75.174 (talk) 12:09, 3 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Cool. that works if I look on the amazon search thingy. thanks :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 12:12, 3 September 2010 (UTC)

Common names
I would like to work on the common names article without creating World War 3 and would greatly value your input on this page please? <font color='#3E7A11'>Granitethighs  22:16, 3 September 2010 (UTC)


 * New refs are what's needed, and discuss on talk page before adding. Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:41, 4 September 2010 (UTC)

Knowsley Road photographs
The first play-off game at Knowsley Road could be the last game to be played there. It's looking likely that not that many more games will be played at Knowsley Road, Belle Vue, The Willows or Wheldon Road and we have very few free-to-use images of them (although the ones we have, particularly of Wheldon Road are very good). I wouldn't like to see our material on these historic grounds go the same way as the very limited material we have for the historic Boulevard Ground, Thrum Hall or the Parkside Ground. If you will be at the next play-off game at Knowsely Road or if you are able to get any pictures of these grounds I would be very gratefull if you could upload them to commons. I can sort out the categories and such if you don't have any time. Alternatively if you know of anyone who could it would be much appreciated. I am unlikely to go to any away games next season because of my current circumstances so will not be able to contribute towards this, although I shall endevour to get some great images at home games (I've a load of the CC final to upload but there sat it a very long backlog).

Kind Regards, Mtaylor848 (talk) 21:29, 5 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Erm - I am a bit far. I do go past Belmore Sports Ground on a train quite often...Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:33, 5 September 2010 (UTC)

Huia FAC
I have answered a couple of the queries raised about Huia so far, Kotare must be busy or away. I will have another look a bit later if I get time, but if you can clear any up that might be good. Kahuroa (talk) 05:26, 6 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks for reminding me. I'll take a look in a few hours. cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 07:19, 6 September 2010 (UTC)

Hello
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 * Ha, funny :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:17, 6 September 2010 (UTC)
 * You've done a good job, and as a fellow New South Welshman and Sydneysider I'll be rooting for you in the WikiCup along with some others. Good luck! <font color="Red" face="Tahoma">Ғяіᴆaз'§Đøøм &#124; <font color="Teal" face="Trebuchet MS">Champagne?  03:18, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

Book present from Bilby delivered
 YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  03:02, 7 September 2010 (UTC)


 * gottit thx Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:09, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Is it just me or the book very anecdotal, whimsical, airy fiary, all over the place and a bit hard to use  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  09:14, 8 September 2010 (UTC)
 * No, that was my impression too. Hence my grabbing Web of Science results and chucking it on talk page. RL just suddenly got very hectic too. Casliber (talk · contribs) 13:56, 8 September 2010 (UTC)

Lewis Pulsipher
Hey there. Lewis Pulsipher wrote an article about himself, and the article was put up for speedy deletion. If there's anything you can do to salvage this one, please do! :) BOZ (talk) 21:48, 7 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Of course, the speedy was removed, but it could still use some work. :) BOZ (talk) 23:32, 7 September 2010 (UTC)

I've come a long way...
I just wanted to say thanks for all the help along the way, from your guidance with my first FAC until my most recent additions. Believe it or not, I'm up for an Alexander the Great triple crown, and maybe next year I can make a run for the Genghis Khan triple crown. I couldn't have made it this far without your guidance. –  VisionHolder « talk » 22:44, 7 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Cool! Well done :) (can't think of anything earthshatteringly witty to say) Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:35, 8 September 2010 (UTC)

Lion
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What is... Cliff Clavin?
"There are other sources not available on the web, but I am not a Cheers! fan." — So you're gonna palm it off to someone else, and then we go right the hell around in circles back to where we started, and two years later it's still unsourced and people are questioning its notability. This kind of crap happens all the time. "There must be sources somewhere" is not a reason to keep. Burden of proof's on YOU, bub. Ten Pound Hammer, his otters and a clue-bat • (Otters want attention) 16:30, 9 September 2010 (UTC)

Pop over to Frank Macfarlane Burnet?
his self-righteous username makes me fishy and I doubt Petaholmes would have deliberately misrepresented things. I foudn the refs to the toehr bits I didn't track down last year. Not up to speed with this technical stuff... should stick to copyting easy things from books "It is 2 m long.... It is brown" :)  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  02:21, 10 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Know any good books on emus. The only one I can find is from teh late 1960s... might be too old. The article is getting rundown and the usual webrefrot is a problem, and it doesnt look comprehensive  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  02:25, 10 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Emu won't be a problem. I can get any article from Emu (The journal) now and lots of other Australian peer-reviewed material thanks to figuring out electronic access to my uni library :) - I have, however, been broadsided a little and have to juggle some reduction in free time. Ucucha snet me an article for Taz devil first too. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:37, 11 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Meybe you should be more aggressive in removing junk driveby additions on a day-to-day basis  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  02:26, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
 * You're getting too cynical...or then again maybe it's just my rose-coloured glasses... ;) Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:29, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Not at all.... Do you understand the stuff abour Burnet's work that the IP is fussing over?  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  05:02, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I have no idea about that one. I'll try to take a look when I can -got a fair bit on my plate at present and somewhat hard to get enthused about Frank Macfarlane Burnet. Casliber (talk · contribs) 05:58, 13 September 2010 (UTC)

RfA thanks spam
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Hello Casliber, thank you for supporting my RfA! I was promoted with a final tally of 65/4/3. I hope I can live up to everyone's expectations, do my best for Wikipedia, and take to heart the constructive criticism. Always feel free to message me if I'm around. Magog the Ogre (talk) 11:21, 11 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Emu-wren
Hello! Your submission of Emu-wren 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! Allen3 talk 21:42, 11 September 2010 (UTC)
 * (hopefully) addressed now. cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 22:17, 11 September 2010 (UTC)
 * That's one of the cutest sounding bird names ever. J Milburn (talk) 09:49, 12 September 2010 (UTC)
 * There are spots not too far from my house where I can (possibly) see these little critters but they are damn elusive! Casliber (talk · contribs) 14:20, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Emu-wren
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DYK for Southern Emu-wren
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DYK for Mallee Emu-wren
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Gavin.collins RFC/U 3
Hi there,

I found your input on his second RFC/U particularly useful. I'm inviting you, if you wish, to comment on his current RFC/U. BOZ (talk) 15:07, 17 September 2010 (UTC)


 * damn - it's past 1 am and I was just about to hit the sack..that woke me up now. Casliber (talk · contribs) 15:21, 17 September 2010 (UTC)
 * PS: Hell, I need to sleep. That definitely is thought provoking. Casliber (talk · contribs) 15:36, 17 September 2010 (UTC)

Consensus-building processes
Hi, Just pointing you at Strategy:Task force/Recommendations/Community health 7 Strategic Planning wiki is rather dead right now waiting for the Wikipedia Foundation to start the next step. --KrebMarkt (talk) 14:25, 20 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Aah yes. I'd seen that page before...Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:27, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

Gyromitrin
I'd like to put this up for GAN, but even after my additions and changes it still feels like you wrote most of it :) Perhaps you could indulge me, give it a good going over, and put it up as a co-nom at your convenience? Sasata (talk) 15:40, 19 September 2010 (UTC) (P.S. I dropped a note at the chemicals project to hopefully have some other qualified eyes take a look. Sasata (talk) 16:11, 19 September 2010 (UTC))


 * Sure. I'll take a look today, and, yes, I'll keep my fingers crossed for a chemist :). Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:46, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

Tas Devil
The last specimen might die at FARC?  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  02:23, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

So do I just jump right in?
Hi! I've looked at WP:GA and the review process for such articles. I was wondering, should I just jump in and start reviewing articles to see if they meet criteria? Should I contact someone and get more information before I do so? The reason I ask is that this will be my first time contributing to the GA process, so I'm not sure if I'll be doing things right. Of course, I'll read all the directions, but I'd just like to see if there are any customs/procedures there. I've noticed there there is a considerable list of articles waiting to be reviewed, so I'd like to help in cutting down that list. I've had experience in more administrative-like tasks, but nothing close to GA. So, should I jump right in and start reviewing or is there some "training" thing? Thanks. <font color="#00AA11">Netalarm <font color="#FF9933">talk 03:59, 20 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Okay, yeah why not? Have a look at: Good article criteria and think to yourself, "is there anything missing here? Anything I wanna know which I can't see written about?" There is no mad rush to wrap them up pronto, so opening up a review and noting some issues is a great start. Some things will be simple as they follow a standard format - hence many biographies, biological articles and geography have within each of them a set of things you'd hope to read about. If complicated and you can't follow becaise of too-technical language or jargon, then ask if it can be explained more clearly without losing meaning. Why not choose one or two and then ping me. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:13, 20 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I'll get started as soon as I can. I was just not sure if it'll look weird if I just start reviewing there when I've done nothing there before. Kinda like helping new users when someone is new themselves I guess. Anyway, thanks for the information and I'll start when I can. <font color="#00AA11">Netalarm <font color="#FF9933">talk 04:19, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

Gracias dude!
Thanks Cas! It was one of my recent goals to get Huia to FA so to help have done it feels great and that's really nice of you to give me a barnstar, it's my first and the bio barnstar version looks so cool too, heh - it was a team effort of course, as most wikipedia articles getting promoted to FA are, so props to you for all you did to help get it to FA (I doubt this could have been done without you..) Real life for me is undergoing some major (positive) developments so I will be away from wikipedia for some time. But I intend to return one day next year with the clear goal of boosting more NZ bird articles from start/B class to FA.. Great to see Australian Magpie on the mainpage today btw :) Cheers, Kotare (talk) 04:40, 20 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah cool ;) Take care of RL stuff, have a good time and I'll be happy to do some article-buffing with you when you resurface :) cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 10:54, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

Today's featured article/September 20, 2010
Congratulations!!--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 15:38, 20 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Heh, thanks! Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:14, 20 September 2010 (UTC)
 * You're welcome. :-) NYMFan69-86 (talk) 22:45, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

Yes, congratulations. I read an article in a bike magazine from these parts a few months ago mentioning the article, in fact. The author added cable ties to his bike helmet as an alternative to a mohawk, after reading the bit about how it deters the birds, of course sarcastically saying that it was on Wikipedia, so of course it is most believable. Indeed! &mdash;innotata 23:20, 20 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Hah, nice to see we've done just that little bit to make the world a better place where Man and Magpie can live in peace.... :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:55, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * In these parts, magpies are smaller and less common. But ja, we probably have done a little bit to help peace between Magpie and Man; in the case I read of it was more peace between Parent and Child, over a matter of fashion. &mdash;innotata 21:58, 25 September 2010 (UTC)

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DYK for Purple-crowned Fairywren
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DYK for White-shouldered Fairywren
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DYK for Lovely Fairywren
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Ban Reverts
Hey, Casliber! Don't get me wrong on the deletion of good edits; I've dug up socks of a banned user or two, and I didn't go through each and every edit of those socks and delete every single one. I thought about it for a minute, but many were good edits - why would anyone revert corrected typos? To "dumb down" the articles? It is allowed to be done to banned editor's actions, is the point. If the substance of the edits are good, another editor (uninvolved with the banned editor, of course) can always add them. It's a dangerous game sometimes, though, as the focus is shifting at the AN/I as I type this. Just wanted to clarify that I'm not a draconian monster bent on salting the wiki of any and all edits by banned users: it's not even feasible, really. Cheers :> Doc9871 (talk) 03:45, 21 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah, difficult area I know. I am just trying to juggle the two issues. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:25, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
 * You mean between the good biological content removed and the reverting of the edits because it was from a banned user? This brings up a very interesting issue, indeed.  I would think that if the consensus was that certain edits removed had truly been improving the encyclopedia (of course: properly sourced, not original research, etc.) that they should be restored by an impartial and neutral editor.  Someone with no provable link to the banned editor, where it could be a proxy issue.  Are these the issues you're juggling? Doc9871 (talk) 04:37, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Yep. Casliber (talk · contribs) 05:32, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

Oz
Hi Cas: I'm headed your way in a few days for a tour round the southern half of the continent. Anything in particular you'd like me to try to get recordings of while I'm out there? MeegsC | Talk 14:20, 21 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Gosh, umm...we never got a recording for the Australian Magpie, Grey Butcherbird or Pied Butcherbird, Grey Currawong..ermmm Grey Shrikethrush - geez anything would be good I think :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 14:27, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

Thank you very much
Hail Casliber! Thank you for your feedback in the Eustrombus gigas peer review. You're a competent reviewer as always, and your comments have helped us immensely. Best wishes, Daniel Cavallari (talk) 01:57, 23 September 2010 (UTC)

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Possible DYK
Can you see an appropriate hook on Noosa National Park? I was thinking most visitor numbers in Australia claim but was not sure a CEO of a tourist organisation was a reliable source. I phoned him and he said it was sourced from the Queensland Department of Environment and Resource Management website although it is not returning anything with Google to confirm this. The other hook was most traversed trail in Australia sourced to a Courier-Mail article. I hope you have the time to tend to this if you think it is suitable for a Queensland DYK.- Shiftchange (talk) 23:55, 23 September 2010 (UTC)

American Alsatian Sourcing
Hello Casliber- You reviewed the American Alsatian a year back now for Good Article and since then there has been some new reliable sourcing added to the article. You mentioned at that time that if new reliable sources were included to let you know. The following sources have been added and/or improved:
 * Imam, Bassam. "Animalogy: Dogs and Other Canids". free e-books.com. Retrieved 2010-11-08.,
 * "American Alsatian: Appearance". Rightpet.com. July 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-08.,
 * Sicard, Gary (February 2008). "American Alsatian (Shepalute)". MolosserDogs. Retrieved 2009-06-08.

Thank you again for your help. Shepaluteprez (talk) 21:26, 13 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Good to see - will take a look when I can. Casliber (talk · contribs) 22:31, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Two things

 * 1) Resolve Kunzea sp. Wadbilliga at T:TDYK
 * 2) Archive a big chunk of this talk page ;-)
 * <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 01:44, 24 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Crap, I knew there was something else I meant to do last night....Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:51, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Please finish or it'll have to regrettably be declined, though arching 80% of this talk page may earn you an extra day ;-) <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 19:22, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Stupid Kunzea - looked through my books. Unbelievable that not one makes the connection they are the same (even though they are) - have to lose it. Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:17, 24 September 2010 (UTC)

Hi, is there anything I can do to get the Kunzea on DYK? I'm an un-educated mountain climber, bushwalker and not an academic or intellectual. But it was wonderful to climb Big Badja mountain. And always good fun to write these articles, Kunzea sp. Wadbilliga Poyt448 (talk) 04:28, 25 September 2010 (UTC)
 * The insane thing is I cannot find one reference which states that badja carpet is a form of Kunzea sp Wadbilliga....if you have one, great! If not, then I guess we just rustle up some more :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:54, 25 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Myoporum acuminatum
<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 12:03, 24 September 2010 (UTC)

Howdy, you did another superb job with Myoporum acuminatum. Congratulations. By the way, the wildflowers now are some of the best I've ever seen, this is a good season. There's so many articles to be written. I can't believe that there was no Wiki article on Eriostemon australasius, one of the finest of all the Australian wildflowers. My area of interest is the rainforest trees of the Illawarra. They say to be interested in wildflowers you need to have one foot in the grave, and not to have had sex in 20 years. But, the heathland wild flowers are worth seeing now, if you get the chance. regards, Poyt448 (talk) 03:50, 25 September 2010 (UTC)

peer review for Tracheal intubation
Hello Casliber. First, congratulations on the FA for Australian Magpie. This is an excellent article on a very interesting bird. I look forward to seeing this beautiful creature again in a couple of months when I return to Australia. I can see you have a million things going on at this time, but I would really appreciate your comments at the peer review for the Tracheal intubation article, if you can possibly find some spare time. Best wishes, DiverDave (talk) 23:45, 24 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Okay, will see what I can do. If you are in Sydney, you could always drop by for a beer :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:15, 25 September 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Xerochrysum bracteatum
The DYK project (nominate) 18:02, 26 September 2010 (UTC)

Tune
. You been neglecting me lately wrt links. What nothing from the Churchs archives you are not compleded to share? I'm all abot the triffids at the moment.. Which is grand. Ceoil (talk) 22:57, 26 September 2010 (UTC)


 * (nods head from side to side in languid fashion indicating strong ambivalence) ...yee..eah, Trifids was one of those bands that had alot of 'cred' i.e. at uni they commanded a deal of respect and praise from People With Taste - I didn't mind them but was not crazy 'bout them........I was just musing on digging up some fun tunes while driving around. Now I am sitting in front of the keyboard I can't remember which ones I was thinking that I hadn't posted before. gimme some time an' I'll come up with some fun stuff - I did tell you my Ireland moment didn't I, we drove SW from Enniskillen into the south on a nice sunny spring day and as on cue when crossing the boarde the radio plays 'Linger' by the cranberries. I recall thinking, "Corny I know, but still rather nice on a nother level, esp. with volume up." Casliber (talk · contribs) 23:38, 26 September 2010 (UTC)
 * ah yeah, linger is a great song by any standards, even if it could be seen as corny in retrospective. I'm not sure how cool triffids were in the late 80s and I dont really care, but likely they were not as cool as this bunch of irish fiends. Ceoil (talk) 01:09, 27 September 2010 (UTC)
 * I think my wife liked/likes them...she won't read this though as she hates WP :).Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:10, 27 September 2010 (UTC)
 * You THINK she likes them? You spend too much time on wiki, spend more time with her! (yea yea, I should talk), but before you do that, archive the bulk of this talk page ;-) <span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 01:20, 27 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Your wife sounds like a smart woman, Cas... Fvasconcellos (t·c) 01:21, 27 September 2010 (UTC)

Arbitration/Requests/Case/Stevertigo 2
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Request
Any chance you might have easy online access to this: Rees, B.J., Taeker, F., & Coveny, R.G. (2005). Myriostoma coliforme in Australia. Australasian Mycologist 24: 25–28? I'm working on the species article behind the scenes. No biggie if you don't. Sasata (talk) 07:21, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Huh! Nevermind, it's online! Sasata (talk) 15:53, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 September newsletter
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DYK nomination of Chamelaucium, Eriostemon australasius
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September 2010 Backlog Elimination Drive Conclusion
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DYK for Chamelaucium
The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Eriostemon australasius
The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 5 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks for looking at this fabulous wildflower. And you did yet another terrific job. Lately I'm trying to find local orchids. With my $85 camera I've taken photos of Caleana major. These have proven of interest to a variety of people, and have generated plenty of comment. The stub is already getting a good number of hits. Flying Duck might make a future DYK, as people seem to love the sight of these quirky orchids. I don't have enough info to make a full article on it. But I thought of this for a DYK hook, "did you know that the flying duck orchid is an orchid that looks like a flying duck"! Hmmm, that's far too flippant for all you serious guys on Wikipedia. cheers Poyt448 (talk) 03:08, 9 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Interesting...let's see what we can do. The articles don't have to be that big for DYK. My free time is a little erratic at for the next few weeks though. Casliber (talk · contribs) 05:20, 9 October 2010 (UTC)

Hi Cas,

I'm making plans for another climb of Mount Imlay in the next week or two. This time I have someone who wants to be with me. The problem with him, is that he has a 170 IQ and he makes me feel very silly in comparison. Plants to be searched for include Eucalyptus imlayensis, Nestegis ligustrina and Boronia imlayensis and the others in the rainforest gully.

If we find Eucalyptus imlayensis then we might descend into the southern rainforest if there's enough time. If not, I'll climb the mountain the next day.

Last year the top mountain ridge was covered in flowers of the Imlay Boronia. The rainforest gully is of interest, with only a few species of plants. see link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/17674930@N07/4143388670/

The Black Olive Berry is dominant, thick and abundant, 25 metres tall.

The unlikely or specious accounts of the occurrence at Mount Imlay of Pittosporum bicolor, Atherosperma moschatum and Nothofagus cunninghamii don't really need another investigation. (But, it's such a great place I want to return and have another look). Last year I saw plenty of the native privet, but I didn't photograph them (being in self preservation mode).

If you are free, you are most welcome to climb the great southern mountain with us. The top narrow ridge is likely to be covered in flowers of Boronia imlayensis. Last November, it was a majestic sight. (see my photo) http://plantnet.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au/cgi-bin/NSWfl.pl?page=nswfl&photo=27&file=56/548/Boronia%20imlayensis%201.jpg

The Imlay Mallee is critically endangered by extinction. I'd hate to hurt it or damage it if I find it. The scientists have given up on it, considered a corpse, extinct, a dead or nearly dead thing. They reckon no-one can save it.

kind wishes Peter Poyt448 (talk) 03:40, 17 October 2010 (UTC)


 * G'day Peter - sadly I can't come this time :( - I'd not worry about travelling with someone like that - sounds like someone one can learn from, IQs are pretty abstract concepts in some ways anyway. My October is looking dreary with several compulsory chores coming up to keep me too busy....Casliber (talk · contribs) 06:23, 17 October 2010 (UTC)

Hello hello,

Since you are not interested in Caleana major, I decided to have a Did You Know moment myself. Please review this article, and make suggestions that might improve it, and make it suitable for the front page of Wikipedia.

You have had plenty of experience with DYK, and know what to do.

I was at the Sydney Opera House on Thursday, saw so many Psilotum nudum at the opera house forecourt, and had many great memories of the girls and music at the Sydney Opera House. (I attended the first ever symphony concert there in 1973).

The plans to climb Imlay and Royal are delayed. Too many problems dealing with people.

Please edit, criticise the Duck Orchid article, and help us get this glorious orchid on the front page of Wiki. If you can't help, I'll try that Rlevse person.

cheers, Pete Poyt448 (talk) 06:28, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

Hi,

All trips to Mount Royal, Mount Keira and Mount Imlay are postponed because of the weather. (What a relief), I'm too scared.

Thanks for your edits of the Flying Duck orchid, which has been OK'd for Did You Know.

I'm pleased that my first ever attempt at growing eucalyptus from seeds was a success. A local species (not found south of the Harbour Bridge), Eucalyptus acmenoides. Before being interested in rainforests, my first botanical love was the eucalyptus.

kind wishes Poyt448 (talk) 08:08, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

Terrific work on those orchid articles lately, thanks again. You make them so much better. A botanist from the National Herbarium with the initials A.O. said he will walk the same track to see the Cryptostylis hunteriana recently photographed. (I gave him fairly good instructions on where to find it). Orchids are a mystery to me, I know nothing of them. Yesterday I saw another little terrestrial orchid. And have no friggin idea what it is. Some sort of maroon hooded orchid with a striped yellow tongue. So, hopefully the orchid people on Flickr can assist with identification. If so, I'll make a stub on Wiki. Have fun, keep up the great work. Poyt448 (talk) 06:09, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

Working on D&D articles
Hey there. :) First of all, just want to let you know that we have a D&D TFA coming up for the 6th!

Just pointing you to this discussion; we're looking to get more articles improved, preferrably to GA or better. I know you have come through with sources before, so take a look and see if there's anything you can add. BOZ (talk) 17:34, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Got a few reviews in there, including Queen of the Demonweb Pits, which I think you indicated you were interested in. :) BOZ (talk) 22:36, 19 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Have you followed up on my progress? :) I've done quite a lot in the past month or so! BOZ (talk) 17:12, 14 November 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Juwan Howard/archive2
As a reviewer at Featured article candidates/Tim Duncan, I thought you might consider commenting at Featured article candidates/Juwan Howard/archive2.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 00:53, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Root trainer
Nothing to do with the Australian form of rooting, I'm afraid. It's just a neglected AFD which has started to attract disruptive editors since I took an interest. As an admin who specialises in plants, you may wish to investigate. Colonel Warden (talk) 12:36, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I'll take a look. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:04, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Cambridge
Will you also be gone by October 20 (when I return to Boston from Europe)? Cool Hand Luke 21:33, 6 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Oh. Oh. Oh. I guess the Cambridge meetup showed up on my account due to geolocation, and I erroneously assumed that it was the New England Cambridge I might have conceivably signed up for. Nevermind! Ignore my Americanism. Cool Hand Luke 21:37, 6 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Ha curse those old English geography names which just turn up all over...hehehe see you tomorrow :) 21:43, 6 October 2010 (UTC)

Tas Devil
Probably I'll get ignored again, but....  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  06:46, 7 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I'll email you. Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:23, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

Roger Waters
Many inprovements have been made to the article since you last reviewed it. We could use your input at the FAC discussion. — GabeMc (talk) 23:22, 11 October 2010 (UTC)

We would like your help concluding the FAC for Roger Waters. — GabeMc (talk) 03:23, 19 October 2010 (UTC)


 * FYI, I have re-nominated Roger Waters for FAC, and we could use your input on the FAC page. — GabeMc (talk) 21:16, 30 November 2010 (UTC)

Everything Tastes Better with Bacon - peer review
Hiya, you specified an interest in articles about food at the volunteers list for peer reviewing - I was wondering if you might mind having a look at Peer review/Everything Tastes Better with Bacon/archive1? Thank you for your time, -- Cirt (talk) 10:26, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you very much for your peer review comments so far! ;) I have responded to all of them, and for the last point you raised, I moved some stuff in the article around so far, just wanted clarification on whether your recommendation should subsequently exist as a final paragraph in the Reception sect, or as a new sect, titled Impact or something similar. Cheers, -- Cirt (talk) 20:56, 15 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Update: I responded further to your comments, see recent article history . Any other comments for the peer review regarding how to further improve the quality of the article? -- Cirt (talk) 08:08, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

Pedro II of Brazil
Hi, Casliber. It has been a couple of days since your last message in Pedro II of Brazil FAC. Will you continue your review? P.S.: Answer me back in my talkpage, please. Regards, --Lecen (talk) 01:47, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

The article Puerto Rican Amazon is schedule to appear as the main page featured article in the near future
Hello! This is a note to let the main editors of this article know that it will be appearing as the main page featured article on October 22, 2010. You can view the TFA blurb at Today's featured article/October 22, 2010. If you think that it is necessary to change the main date, you can request it with the featured article director,. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page so Wikipedia doesn't look bad. :D Thanks! Tb hotch Ta lk <sup style="color:#2C1608;">C. 19:28, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

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The Puerto Rican Amazon is the only bird endemic to the archipelago of Puerto Rico belonging to the Neotropical genus Amazona. Measuring 28–30 cm (11–12 in), the Puerto Rican Amazon is a predominantly green parrot with a red forehead and white rings around the eyes. Two subspecies have been described, although there are doubts regarding the distinctiveness of the form gracilipes from Culebra Island, extinct since 1912. The Puerto Rican Amazon reaches sexual maturity between three and four years of age. It reproduces once a year and is a cavity nester. Once the female lays eggs she will remain in the nest and continuously incubate them until hatching. The chicks are fed by both parents and will fledge 60 to 65 days after hatching. This parrot's diet is varied and consists of flowers, fruits, leaves, bark and nectar obtained from the forest canopy. The species is the only remaining native parrot in Puerto Rico and has been listed as critically endangered by the World Conservation Union since 1994. Once widespread and abundant, the population declined drastically in the 19th and early 20th centuries with the removal of most of its native habitat; the species completely vanished from Vieques and Mona Island, nearby to the main island of Puerto Rico. Conservation efforts commenced in 1968 to save the bird from extinction. In 2006, the total estimated population was 34 to 40 individuals in the wild and 143 individuals in captivity. (more...)

Mauna Kea
The nom for Mauna Kea has been restarted. Just an FYI. Hopefully this round will stick. <span style="font-family:Verdana,Arial,Helvetica"><b style="color:#731A25;">Res</b> Mar 01:54, 20 October 2010 (UTC)

Thank you
Casliber, thanks very much, for your helpful comments at peer review Peer review/Everything Tastes Better with Bacon/archive1. Much appreciated. I was thinking of next putting up for peer review another GA I worked on within the same subject - Bacon: A Love Story. Would you be able to contribute to a peer review of that one, as well? ;) -- Cirt (talk) 10:32, 23 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Aargh. I need to log off and do some RL boring stuff for a while. Maybe later on. Good topic though....Casliber (talk · contribs) 10:34, 23 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Peer review at Wikipedia:Peer review/Bacon: A Love Story/archive1. -- Cirt (talk) 21:36, 23 October 2010 (UTC)

ArbCom Election RFC courtesy notice
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Tasmanian devil
Nag for genetics and immunology and disease  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  03:59, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I have physical access the papers, but the thing was understanding them, so handballing me copies of papers won't work :P  YellowMonkey  ( new photo poll )  01:54, 1 November 2010 (UTC)

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Regarding a banned user
You blocked Seldonquin back in August, and I believe that the user might be back as WrenandStimpy, but I would have to look at the other accounts to confirm or rule it out. Is there any case that I can read about Seldonquin's block? Nymf hideliho! 15:58, 27 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Nevermind, I am probably seeing things that aren't there. For now anyway. Nymf hideliho! 16:23, 27 October 2010 (UTC)

Binge drinking
Hey Casliber, sorry to disturb you. I hope all is well with you. I saw your name listed as individuals who volunteer to peer review articles who can be contacted directly. I would appreciate it if you could peer review the binge drinking article. At some point I would like to get binge drinking up to a good article status. However some more work is needed to get there. Some background information; the article is quite biased, per WP:NPOV, against binge drinking, but I do not know how to resolve that as I and other editors could not find any sources which discussed recreational use of alcohol in favourable terms, certainly no medical sources. Some content may be a bit too technical and could perhaps be moved to other articles but would appreciate some outside eyes to review it before deciding what if any content needs deleted or moved to more focused articles. If you are too busy, not to worry. Thanks. :)-- Literature geek |  T@1k?  20:44, 28 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Sigh. Will see what I can do - might t ake a little while though. Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:53, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks Casliber. :)-- Literature geek |  T@1k?  19:16, 6 November 2010 (UTC)

Back and gone again
Hey Cas, I've sent the same message to Firsfron but he seems to be out. Could you delete my old account at User:ArthurWeasley or tell me how to do it? I was contemplating coming back but then a few things went wrong so am off again...(no, I am not pissed, just amused). Cheers. NobuTamura (talk) 20:54, 28 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Um. I am only an admin not a bureaucrat. Do you want me to delete the user page and talk page? I can do that, but I can't delete the user contribution history as such. I don't understand teh need for a new account...? Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:19, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Ha, I wouldn't have asked you if you were a bureaucrat! Yeah, just delete the user and talk page. Getting a bit tired of being associated with a Harry Potter character. Cheers. NobuTamura (talk) 02:45, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Would you not think about a user rename, to keep all the edits/watchpages etc. together? Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:50, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I don't know how to rename but redirect, it turns out, works just fine for me. Sorry to have bothered you with my idiotic requests. Cheers. NobuTamura (talk) 14:11, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
 * No I can empathis. I really can, I was just sounding out some other options. I have loadsa RL stuff going on at the moment so am somewhat distracted myself...Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:16, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Don't worry, I know you are busy. Yeah, I've realized rename is a better option as with a new account I am very restricted on things I can do or edit, like being able make corrections to a protected page. If you can perform a rename, that would be fine but there is no hurry. Cheers! NobuTamura (talk) 20:44, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

Consensus building
I know I'm not seen as the most co-operative Wikipedian. However, I'm beginning to wonder if there's any possibility of exploring common ground and seeing if there's any way to coalition behind some modest agreements. I've set out my thoughts at User:Scott MacDonald/Pragmatic BLP. I'm thinking to invite some thinking people who radically disagree with me, and see what's possible. Do you think this has any merit?--Scott Mac 10:29, 29 October 2010 (UTC)
 * yes. Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:35, 29 October 2010 (UTC)


 * And, in the spirit of compromise--Scott Mac 10:34, 29 October 2010 (UTC)


 * okay, I think that is/was a good move. Now to the important stuff...Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:36, 29 October 2010 (UTC)

Correction fact-checking
Could you take a few minutes to check whether this edit is me messing up? Circéus (talk) 07:52, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
 * nope, that's right. Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:05, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Y'know, it's things like that that have made me have not that much faith in the FAC process anymore. Circéus (talk) 19:34, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Don't sweat it. FA =/= perfect. I ask, "can my article be improved by the process" and the answer is almost invariably "yes". Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:44, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I just mean that almost nobody is willing to go at an article with a really fine toothed comb to spot problems. The one I noted could have been noticed by anybody paying minimum attention, but virtually nobody is willing to actually read through a taxonomy section (which is why I see some pretty bad issues with the one in Blue-faced Honeyeater), and even the more straightforward parts I'm sometime dubious about. Even less people actually double-check the referencing (I clash with Ucucha on a semi regular basis over her/his habit of off-handedly mentioning specific paper without giving their full reference, which nobody a GAN or FAC seems to be bothered about).
 * Sorry. That kinda got out of hands. I just feel that sometimes people don't really want to make the article is as good as it can be, and that it's enough if it looks like it is. Circéus (talk) 20:55, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
 * You're always welcome to complain point out any errors in mine and I will try to fix - what you see in that one. I'm often staring at them too long....Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:11, 30 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I wouldn't where to start: The more I dig the more I spot stuff (admittedly it's because in zoology taxonomy tends to fall even more to the wayside when it comes to the higher animals, but it's still frustrating). For starters, I'm itching to break "Taxonomy and naming", which (in this article, at least, but it's a bit of a systemic problem) is a mashup of three different conceptuald aspect: the formal taxo-nomenclatural history, molecular phylogeny and subspecies, and names and etymology (it's easy to forget that in more detailed articles, one can and probably should split off well-developed subtopics in their own section). Another conceptual problem is that although formally the article also covers a genus taxon, there is virtually no discussion of it, to the point that the article even fails to state when the species was first placed in this genus! Circéus (talk) 21:29, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

See, as far as circumscription, I see all of those things (i.e. How we define, split and classify a species, both with common and scientific names) as linked, and the broad aegis of "taxonomy and naming" covers it very well. Generally, most articles are too small to split off into evolution, etymology etc. As far as comprehensiveness, you're right as I had forgotten about the monotypic genus...aha, now to add. Casliber (talk · contribs) 23:23, 30 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Ferocactus latispinus
<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 06:03, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Ferocactus latispinus
<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — <b style="color:#060;">Rlevse</b> • Talk  • 06:03, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

Charles Nemeroff
If you have time, you may want to assist User_talk:Calsina. She's apparently his assistant, so she's replaced the mostly negative bio Nemeroff has here with some positive stuff. Now, it appears Nemeroff's bio is perhaps too slanted on the negative aspects. But she added only info without citations, and removed info with citations, so you can guess what happened next... Tijfo098 (talk) 18:12, 31 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Oh dear....I'll see what I can do. Casliber (talk · contribs) 23:42, 31 October 2010 (UTC)

The WikiCup 2010 Award for Featured Articles
Heh. thanks. - for both this one and the award below ... :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:31, 1 November 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 October newsletter
The 2010 WikiCup is over! It has been a long journey, but what has been achieved is impressive: combined, participants have produced over seventy featured articles, over five hundred good articles, over fifty featured lists, over one thousand one hundred "did you know" entries, in addition to various other pieces of recognised content. A full list (which has yet to be updated to reflect the scores in the final round) can be found here. Perhaps more importantly, we have our winner! The 2010 WikiCup champion is, with an unbelievable 4220 points in the final round. Second place goes to, with 2260, and third to , with 560. Congratulations to our other four finalists –, , and. Also, congratulations to, who withdrew from the competition with an impressive 2685 points earlier in this round.

Prizes will also be going to those who claimed the most points for different types of content in a single round. It was decided that the prizes would be awarded for those with the highest in a round, rather than overall, so that the finalists did not have an unfair advantage. Winning the featured article prize is, for five featured articles in round 4. Winning the good article prize is, for eighty-one good articles in round 5. Winning the featured list prize is, for six featured lists in round 1. Winning the picture and sound award is, for four featured pictures in round 3. Winning the topic award is, for forty-seven articles in various good topics in round 5. Winning the "did you know" award is, for over one hundred did you knows is round 5. Finally, winning the in the news award is, for nineteen articles in the news in round three.

The WikiCup has faced criticism in the last month – hopefully, we will take something positive from it and create a better contest for next year. Like Wikipedia itself, the Cup is a work in progress, and ideas for how it should work are more than welcome on the WikiCup talk page and on the scoring talk page. Also, people are more than welcome to sign up for next year's competition on the signup page. Well done and thank you to everyone involved – the Cup has been a pleasure to run, and we, as judges, have been proud to be a part of it. We hope that next year, however the Cup is working, and whoever is running it, it will be back, stronger and more popular than ever. Until then, goodbye and happy editing! If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox and The ed17 03:02, 1 November 2010 (UTC)

It's raining thanks spam!

 * Please pardon the intrusion. This tin of thanks spam is offered to everyone who commented or !voted (Support, Oppose or Neutral) on my recent RfA. I appreciate the fact that you care enough about the encyclopedia and its community to participate in this forum.
 * There are a host of processes that further need community support, including content review (WP:GAN, WP:PR, WP:FAC, and WP:FAR). You can also consider becoming a Wikipedia Ambassador. If you have the requisite experience and knowledge, consider running for admin yourself!
 * If you have any further comments, input or questions, please do feel free to drop a line to me on my talk page. I am open to all discussion. Thanks &bull; Ling.Nut (talk) 02:17, 3 November 2010 (UTC)

Stats re pump conversation
Found that link - the 2nd table here. The concentration of & fall-off in 250+ pcm editors is mildly scarey. Johnbod (talk) 18:41, 3 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Hmm interesting. I was also interested in long term users - acquired wisdom yada yada. Lots of stuff to digest...Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:18, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

Mad in America
This was initially a redirect to Robert Whitaker (author), but it has now been expanded. I had added a section about the reception of this rather controversial book the author's biography. The expanded article so far has no reception section. Perhaps you can help with that; several medical sources reviewed the book. I'm having some doubts that User:SusanLesch has access to those. Tijfo098 (talk) 23:24, 7 November 2010 (UTC)

Is football ambiguous,should we used a hot-note?
Hi,

I was wondering if you could be so kind as to have a look at Talk:Football as more input is required and your as listed as being interested in sport and/or football at peer review. Gnevin (talk) 12:28, 8 November 2010 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you, for the quality upgrade. ;) Much appreciated, -- Cirt (talk) 19:47, 10 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Vested interest. I am in the youtube promo standing behind Jimmy Wales at a wikipedia Sydney meetup ;) Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:50, 10 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Link? -- Cirt (talk) 19:54, 10 November 2010 (UTC)
 * in black Idaho State jumper about 2:39 in...Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:37, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Thanks again for upgrading the rating of quality for this page. FYI, please see Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know. Thank you for your time, -- Cirt (talk) 05:07, 13 November 2010 (UTC)

Mad in America
Greetings, Casliber. I put a new hook at DYK. If you have time, please take a look and if possible correct it. Thank you. -SusanLesch (talk) 18:44, 14 November 2010 (UTC)
 * I modified ALT3. The idea here is to get a hook that works, if possible. Thank you. -SusanLesch (talk) 02:40, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, er, yeah. I'll take a look. Casliber (talk · contribs) 03:14, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
 * I added yet another hook. I understand you have 281 DYKs and that you would know this has a time limit. -SusanLesch (talk) 09:59, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Don't worry, there is a backlog and the next step is probably having some uninvolved reviewers. It'll be fine :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:01, 15 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh good! That means I can stop pounding on your talk page. Thanks a lot for your work on this article. -SusanLesch (talk) 20:42, 15 November 2010 (UTC)

Invitation to participate!
Hello! As you may be aware, the Wikimedia Foundation is gearing up for our annual fundraiser. We want to hit our goal, and hit it as soon as possible, so that we can focus on Wikipedia's tenth anniversary (January 15) and on our new project, the Contribution Team.

I'm posting across User Talk pages to engage you, the community, in working to build Wikipedia not only through financial donations, but also through collaboration in building content. You can find more information in Philippe Beaudette's memo to the communities here.

Please visit the Contribution Team page and the Fundraising page to find out how you can help us support and spread free knowledge. &rArr; <font face="Euclid Fraktur"> Dan Rosenthal    Wikipedia Contribution Team  18:45, 15 November 2010 (UTC)

The 2c you added
Just by coincidence, Lincoln cent is just begging for a review!--Wehwalt (talk) 18:56, 15 November 2010 (UTC)


 * groan Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:02, 15 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Adenanthos dobagii
The DYK project (nominate) 06:04, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Melaleuca pulchella
The DYK project (nominate) 06:04, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Isopogon trilobus
The DYK project (nominate) 06:04, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Allocasuarina humilis
The DYK project (nominate) 06:05, 17 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Mad in America
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 18 November 2010 (UTC)

zOMG
If it were up to me, everyone on ArbCom would have training in psychiatry. I mean, what better skill set could one have for the job? I guess one Arb is a start, though. :P Glad to see you running, and best of luck. MastCell Talk 04:53, 19 November 2010 (UTC)


 * I was glad to see your name on the candidate list. The birds and the banksias won't like it, though. Good luck! Ucucha 22:45, 19 November 2010 (UTC)

Re: Sandpipers, curlews, stints, godwits, snipes, and phalaropes....
I have a little to show for myself. I'll probably add something to that article later if you don't. Noodle snacks (talk) 06:53, 19 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Got a pink robin too. Noodle snacks (talk) 00:40, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
 * I have a plan for a few robins as a multi-dyk. just need to clear some stuff of me plate first....heheheCasliber (talk · contribs) 01:33, 22 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Pretty annoyed at myself. I got a Grey Currawong and Green Rosella this morning. Then I got home and deleted everything on the card for some reason. I tried a file recovery tool but couldn't get anything :(. Could have deleted something more awesome or a four day trip's worth or something I guess. Noodle snacks (talk) 08:48, 26 November 2010 (UTC)
 * That sucks :( Yeah lucky it wasn't some pelagic trip or somewhere really exotic... Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:15, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

Welcome to the elections!
Dear Casliber, thank you for nominating yourself as a candidate in the 2010 Arbitration Committee elections. On behalf of the coordinators, allow me to welcome you to the election and make a few suggestions to help you get set up. By now, you ought to have written your nomination statement, which should be no more than 400 words and declare any alternate or former user accounts you have contributed under (or, in the case of privacy concerns, a declaration that you have disclosed them to the Arbitration Committee). Although there are no fixed guidelines for how to write a statement, note that many candidates treat this as an opportunity, in their own way, to put a cogent case as to why editors should vote for them—highlighting the strengths they would bring to the job, and convincing the community they would cope with the workload and responsibilities of being an arbitrator.

You should at this point have your own questions subpage; feel free to begin answering the questions as you please. Together, the nomination statement and questions subpage should be transcluded to your candidate profile, whose talkpage will serve as the central location for discussion of your candidacy. If you experience any difficulty setting up these pages, please follow the links in the footer below. If you need assistance, on this or any other matter (including objectionable questions or commentary by others on your candidate pages), please notify the coordinators at their talkpage. If you have followed these instructions correctly, congratulations, you are now officially a candidate for the Arbitration Committee. Good luck! <font face="New York">Skomorokh 13:10, 19 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Something didn't work out quite right (or wasn't done yet) see the redlink, above, for "your candidate profile"? ++Lar: t/c 14:54, 19 November 2010 (UTC)

Questions from Lar
Hi. Best of luck in your upcoming (re?) trial by fire. As in previous years I have a series of questions I ask candidates. This year there are restrictions on the length and number of questions on the "official" page for questions, restrictions which I do not agree with, but which I will abide by. I nevertheless think my questions are important and relevant (and I am not the only person to think so, in previous years they have drawn favorable comment from many, including in at least one case indepth analysis of candidates answers to them by third parties). You are invited to answer them if you so choose. I suggest that the talk page of your questions page is a good place to put them and I will do so with your acquiescence (for example, SirFozzie's page already has them). Your answers, (or non-answers should you decide not to answer them), that will be a factor in my evaluation of your candidacy. Please let me know as soon as practical what your wish is. Thanks and best of luck. ++Lar: t/c 14:54, 19 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Sure go for it. Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:16, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Excellent, I have done so. Thanks. ++Lar: t/c 19:00, 20 November 2010 (UTC)

GOCE elections
Sent on behalf of the Guild of Copy Editors via SMasters using AWB on 01:30, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Acronychia pubescens
Materialscientist (talk) 06:03, 2 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Banksia attenuata
Materialscientist (talk) 12:02, 2 December 2010 (UTC)

I have added an additional followup
... at Wikipedia_talk:Arbitration_Committee_Elections_December_2010/Candidates/Casliber/Questions. Thanks. ++Lar: t/c 18:30, 2 December 2010 (UTC)

FAC Review
Thanks a lot for your review! Sorry it took me so long, but I think I've addressed your concerns.  ceran  thor 20:36, 3 December 2010 (UTC)

Geoffroy's Tamarin

 * nom nom. Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:53, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

Elk
Elk was scheduled to be mainpaged on 12/5..but I looked it over and saw the refs were out of date, some were dead etc. I asked Raul to postpone the date a few days and he agreed...I will update the refs but was wondering if you had time, could you add some cite needed tags as you see things that need referencing and or do a quick read through and see if you can clean up any of the text...if you feel so inclined of course...best wishes to you either way.--MONGO 05:46, 4 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Will see what I can do - would be great to see it on mainpage soon. I now get access to a bunch of journals via university so might have more chance of getting good refs. Casliber (talk · contribs) 06:55, 4 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Raul rescheduled it for the 14th...I'll get the existing refs cleaned up and or replaced, but more may be needed...I appreciate you looking in on it as you can. Thanks a bunch.--MONGO 07:10, 4 December 2010 (UTC)

Messier 87
Hello Casliber. I've done some work to improve and fill out the Messier 87 article that you reviewed as a GAC some time back. I think it provides pretty thorough coverage now. When you have a little time, please could you take a look and see if your issues have been addressed. I'd greatly appreciate it as I'm planning to take the article back for another GAC.

Thank you. Regards, RJH (talk) 19:31, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

Congratulations
Congratulations on the election results from me as well. I look forward to getting to work with you again. Regards, Newyorkbrad (talk) 01:13, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Well done, congratulations on the reincarnation <b style="font-family:chiller; color:red;"> Jimfbleak - </b> talk to me?  07:20, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

Sherman article
Casliber: I plan to ask for semi-protection for the Sherman article again. I hope you will be on the lookout and will protect it again. The situation there is rather ridiculous. Thank you. Hartfelt (talk) 19:11, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
 * done.--Scott Mac 19:16, 10 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah, I would have semi'ed it too. Wow, what a target...Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:18, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

Request
Can you delete pls because I created someting in error because Im a fool. And then delete this msg...we never spoke, right. Thank you, you all powerful The Man. Ceoil (talk) 14:49, 11 December 2010 (UTC)


 * It was never there/it never existed.... :/ Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:54, 11 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Ta for the thing you didn't do. Ceoil (talk) 01:59, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Yellow-fronted Parrot
The DYK project (nominate) 18:02, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Yellow-faced Parrot
The DYK project (nominate) 18:03, 11 December 2010 (UTC)

Roger Waters FAC
FYI, I have re-nominated Roger Waters for FAC, and we could use your input at the FAC page. — GabeMc (talk) 22:51, 19 November 2010 (UTC)

Einstein, eh?
Any chance I could watch the episodes? :) <b style="color:navy;">NW</b> ( Talk ) 22:08, 20 November 2010 (UTC)
 * it sucks that they archive after a time - I gave a few folks a hoy when they were up here. Forgot to archive and keep them (i.e. they all disappear into the ether...but I will try and contact the network) Casliber (talk · contribs) 11:49, 21 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Adenanthos oreophilus
Hello! Your submission of Adenanthos oreophilus 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! The Bushranger Return fire Flank speed 05:55, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Lissopimpla excelsa
Materialscientist (talk) 12:03, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Cryptostylis
Materialscientist (talk) 12:03, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Cryptostylis hunteriana
Materialscientist (talk) 12:03, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Cryptostylis subulata
Materialscientist (talk) 12:04, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Cryptostylis erecta
Materialscientist (talk) 12:04, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

Hi, I totally forgot about Pouteria cotinifolia, and added it as a stub. Thanks for improving the other Pouteria articles. I have no idea whether Pouteria or Planchonella is correct, so will leave it to others to adjust. cheers Poyt448 (talk) 23:42, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

José Paranhos, Viscount of Rio Branco is now a FAC
Hi, I am the same editor who wrote Pedro II of Brazil and I've nominated another article, José Paranhos, Viscount of Rio Branco, as a FAC. It is about a 19th century Brazilian statesman and is closely related to Pedro II's life. If you enjoyed the Emperor's article I believe you might enjoy this one. Thus, I'd like to see your opinion on whether you would support or oppose its nomination. The link: Featured article candidates/José Paranhos, Viscount of Rio Branco/archive1 --Lecen (talk) 12:38, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

Peer review
Hello Casliber. I've noticed you're someone to go to for input in any Everyday life article peer review? I was wondering if I could have your input on a Rugby Union based page I nominated for peer review a couple of days ago and I was hoping to find out if the page would be good enough to become Wikipedia's 1st Rugby Union specific good article or if you could suggest any edits that could improve it? The Peer Review is at Peer review/Eye-gouging (rugby union)/archive1 with the aricle being Eye-gouging (rugby union), Thanks. The C of E. God Save The Queen! (talk) 17:57, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Adenanthos oreophilus
Materialscientist (talk) 06:06, 25 November 2010 (UTC)

ArbCom
Good luck in the elections. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 02:25, 26 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Heh, thx. Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:34, 26 November 2010 (UTC)

Don't you hate it when ...
I took a pile of photos at Kew of North paintings. Alas, I just scanned through them and none were of Banksias. I can't believe it. –Moondyne 13:37, 27 November 2010 (UTC)


 * I know. I visited Kew a month ago and didn't even think to look in...Casliber (talk · contribs) 13:40, 27 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Western Ground Parrot
Materialscientist (talk) 06:03, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

Thank you!
Thank you for your support at my RfA last week. I'll do everything I can to live up to your expectations and support! PanydThe muffin is not subtle 21:22, 29 November 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Acronychia pubescens
Hello! Your submission of Acronychia pubescens 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! - Tim1965 (talk) 00:37, 30 November 2010 (UTC)
 * Added a note there. Materialscientist (talk) 10:18, 1 December 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup & core articles
Hi. I wonder if you considered adding a multiplier for articles listed at Version_1.0_Editorial_Team/Core_topics? I don't particularly feel like jumping into the fray on the subject, but it seems in line with your intent. Cheers. Haus Talk 00:21, 13 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes I did - we just have to figure out the best table. Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:23, 13 December 2010 (UTC)

Australian Systematic Botany
I don't suppose you have easy access to this? I've been enamored with Mycena lately and wouldn't mind bringing Mycena nargan to GA. If not, no biggie, I just ordered Grgurinovic's 2003 monograph "The Genus Mycena in South-Eastern Australia", and I suspect it'll be covered in there. How's that arbcom thing treatin' ya? Sasata (talk) 20:48, 14 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Easy peasy - check email :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:46, 15 December 2010 (UTC)
 * PS: arbcom not activated yet - but no drama, been there before....
 * Do any of your Oz fungi books say anything about the edibility of the fungus? Even "Unknown" would be good to cite ... Sasata (talk) 04:26, 17 December 2010 (UTC)?
 * I'll check tonight. Casliber (talk · contribs) 05:26, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

The long talk page is long
Hey Cas, thanks for all your reviews on FAC—they are a huge help. -- Andy Walsh  (talk)  16:06, 15 December 2010 (UTC)

Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies is now a Feature article nominee
Hi! Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies has been nominated as possible Featured article. She was an Italian princess and the wife of Emperor Pedro II of Brazil. If're interested on reviewing and voting in favor or not of it, please go to Featured article candidates/Teresa Cristina of the Two Sicilies/archive1. Kind regards, --Lecen (talk) 13:53, 16 December 2010 (UTC)

Peer review request
Posted to User talk:Casliber and User talk:Gazimoff Since you are listed as available to help with film on Peer_review/volunteers, I figured I would request your assistance on my peer review request for The Fountain. I have also posted to WT:FILM and the talk page of the main contributor asking if anyone wants to assist in getting this to FA status. If you're willing to review this, please post to the peer review page. Thanks. —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 16:54, 16 December 2010 (UTC)

Reprint request
Cas, Do you have access to EMU? If so, can you get me this one?-- Kim van der Linde at venus 00:40, 17 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Yes, I can get that...hey wow - looks very interesting...send me an email so I can get yr email address as I can't attach things via the email user function. Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:39, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks. kim@kimvdlinde.com. -- Kim van der Linde at venus 12:39, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Bosistoa transversa
Materialscientist (talk) 06:07, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Bosistoa floydii
Materialscientist (talk) 06:09, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Pouteria obovata
Materialscientist (talk) 06:10, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Pouteria eerwah
Materialscientist (talk) 06:11, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Pouteria australis
Materialscientist (talk) 06:12, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Archidendron muellerianum
Materialscientist (talk) 06:14, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

Dear Cas,

Thanks again for your terrific support and interest in the botany of Australia. Today I was most fortunate to meet the eucalyptus scientist, Dr. Dean Nicolle. (pictured). What a terrific fellow he is. Here's a photo from this morning in Blue Mountains National Park: What a shame you couldn't be here with us. kind regards, Peter. Poyt448 (talk) 07:12, 17 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Wow. Nice pic and cool person to go for a bushwalk with? Were you in Woodford? I was stuck earning a crust for a living :( Casliber (talk · contribs) 13:15, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

Yes, we measured the mighty Woodford Tree, it's 71 metres tall, (according to Dr. Nicolle's laser rangefinder). I asked if he would like me to write a Wikipedia article on himself. (As he is a significant botanist). He did not like the idea one bit. So, I won't. He's currently describing a newly found stringybark of eastern NSW. My original botanic love is the eucalyptus. He wanted me to find new species for him. (I haven't found a damn thing in 20 years of searching). Anyway, we had very good conversations, and he knew much of my favourite (arcane) species. A good fun day in the wilderness with a terrific scientist. Poyt448 (talk) 08:25, 19 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Wow Peter that's great! The place I want to explore after talking to the herbarium is the valley between Newnes and Newnes Plateau, which has not been explored botanically...and I am sure there is loads of the Wollemi wilderness...hehehe. Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:56, 19 December 2010 (UTC)

Happy New Year, thanks for being interested in Australian plants. Today I crawled up Mount Keira. 16 minutes slower than last time. Took a photo, wrote an article. The plant identification may well be wrong. It could be right. But here's my 502nd Wiki article. Clerodendrum floribundum. Plant Net disagrees with A.G.Floyd. This time, I'm siding with the great A.G. Poyt448 (talk) 07:34, 28 December 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Destruction of country houses in 20th-century Britain
Materialscientist (talk) 12:02, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Adenanthos obovatus/GA1
Hey, I've offered a review. J Milburn (talk) 18:53, 17 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Promoted, nicely done. J Milburn (talk) 16:40, 18 December 2010 (UTC)

giraffe
So does it pass now? LittleJerry (talk) 22:34, 17 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Hang on. I am juggling a bit. will get back to you. Casliber (talk · contribs) 22:36, 17 December 2010 (UTC)

You might be able to help
at Historical figures sometimes considered autistic. There's a fairly divisive dispute there that has been going on for some time. I'm not sure I fully comprehend what's going on, but I've left my suggestions on talk. I really need to spend less time on wiki, and given how well Mad in America turned out NPOV-wise with your help, I trust you'd be able to improve this controversial article as well. Tijfo098 (talk) 15:45, 19 November 2010 (UTC)

P.S.: I haven't forgotten about the A. Halpern article, but I have not found the time to read enough about him to fix that article. Tijfo098 (talk) 15:45, 19 November 2010 (UTC)


 * Yeah, the production line/to-do list becomes unwieldy very quickly here. I had to really drag myself away a few weeks ago to make sure my tax got done...Casliber (talk · contribs) 07:26, 23 November 2010 (UTC)

Congratulations


Ucucha 00:11, 9 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Heh, thanks :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:27, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

Welcome back, Cas. :-) — Coren (talk) 01:05, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Congrats - it looks like your approval numbers are almost in Joseph Stalin territory. MastCell Talk 01:06, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
 * I think you did the right thing standing down in the first place, but I'm glad to see you back now (especially since you were thumping me in the race). Congrats :) Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ( talk )
 * Yep, nice to see you back, congrats :) Black Kite (t) (c) 01:28, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

Congratulations from me as well! Kirill [talk] [prof] 01:40, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
 * (shuffles feet. Looks abashedly at floor) aww gee thanks folks - am flattered by the kind notes :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:18, 9 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Congratulations from me too, I'm looking forward to working with you again. Email en route. :-)  Risker (talk) 04:43, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
 * PS- Archive time! Risker (talk) 04:44, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Félicitations ! Mathsci (talk) 04:46, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Pros: content-oriented all-around good guy on Arbcom. Cons: less featured articles. :-) Many congratulations! Ed [talk] [majestic titan] 10:05, 9 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Congrats. You were a standout candidate and I'm happy to see it reflected in the vote totals. Best wishes, Jusdafax   23:15, 9 December 2010 (UTC)

Congrats. Or condolences. Whatever's appropriate. Good luck! Our gain, your hard work at a thankless task. :) Guettarda (talk) 05:15, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Adding my voice to the chorus -- congratulations.--Epeefleche (talk) 06:35, 10 December 2010 (UTC)
 * Glad to see you back on the Committee, Cas. You bring a breadth of scientific knowledge and psychological experience to deliberations that is valuable, plus plenty of experience in content contributions.  Congratulations on your re-election.  EdChem (talk) 07:17, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

Congrats from me as well Secret account 19:43, 10 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks again folks, and a vote of kudos for Secret for having the most predictive guide --> scroll down the section Heh, Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:08, 10 December 2010 (UTC)

False Memory Syndrome Foundation
Hi, Cas. I think this page needs help; from the history and talk it seems to have been repeatedly hijacked by the quack types. There's:


 * False Memory Syndrome and
 * Recovered memory therapy, too. not looked there, yet.

Cheers, Jack Merridew 07:34, 12 December 2010 (UTC)


 * groan Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:34, 12 December 2010 (UTC)


 * I know, I did, too. Jack Merridew 11:21, 12 December 2010 (UTC)

Re: Plateosaurus
Sure, I'll try and leave comments today (I might not have time to read the entire thing thoroughly until later this week... it's the end of the academic semester over here and I've got loads of student work to process.) Figures that as soon as Tony mentions dinosaurs in my bio, I get picked :) ... be nice to work on a dinosaur article after slogging through films. Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ( talk ) 13:41, 14 December 2010 (UTC)

Seeing as how you requested the lockdown... (smile)
I've assessed the whole thing and have some conclusions at Talk:Brumby. I'm sure the other side will insist on the opposite position. But I've put in the time to actually read it all and put in some hours to find some new stuff, with a proposed solution for how to restore the previous status quo. Appreciate your thoughts, even if you don't reach the same conclusions I do. Montanabw (talk) 23:31, 17 December 2010 (UTC)


 * (sigh) a bit like middle eastern and other debates, this is a vexed issue. I'll take a look soon. It's saturday here and thankfully cool (and not humid and sticky) so am trying to get some outdoor chores done....Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:04, 18 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Yep. One of your TPS-ers weighed in with some thoughtful comments and I added a reply there outlining my own concerns.  To me, I guess my concern is to not have a one-sided  presentation, but to get there may require some synthesis, as the point-on study hasn't yet appeared.  Also would prefer not to have about three hours of my work go down a rathole.  (that the person who put the material in there in the first place didn't do, Cg's my bud, but grrr and a trout slap on that one.)  When you get a chance, your thoughts will carry considerable weight.   Montanabw (talk) 21:13, 18 December 2010 (UTC)

WikiProject:Anti-Indonesia

 * Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Indonesia

This is why I left that benighted WikiProject. Every Desa is inherently notable. The fucking Americans practically have articles for their named driveways. Sheesh, Jack Merridew 08:01, 20 December 2010 (UTC)

A. obovatus
I've finished going through the thesis, and reckon I've found every mention of A. obovatus. Other than a note on the talk page, which I hope to get to tomorrow, I reckon the writing phase is complete, and it just needs a bit of polish. Hesperian 05:51, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
 * ... and some more photos. Hesperian 05:52, 22 December 2010 (UTC)

Bad Romance
Dear Casliber, I don't know whether you remember me, but you had commented at my FAC nomination of Madonna. The article passed, thanks. I am planning to nominate the above article for FAC, was wondering what do you think of the chances of the article passing? — <i style="color:blue;">Legolas</i> ( talk 2 me ) 11:16, 23 December 2010 (UTC)


 * First glance says comprehensiveness is okay - I'll copyedit as I go and raise any queries. Good song BTW. :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 19:52, 23 December 2010 (UTC)


 * Thanks Casliber. You know the funny thing is that this one needs to pass FA somehow, otherwise there's some kind of immense pressure on the recent most song FA "4 Minutes". — <i style="color:blue;">Legolas</i> ( talk 2 me ) 14:57, 24 December 2010 (UTC)

Schizophrenia
I understand that you are a psychiatrist, and thus see things from a psychiatric viewpoint. However, I have a degree in neuroscience, and thus I see things from a neurological viewpoint. I think that to describe schizophrenia as primarily one or the other is unnecessarily limiting, not to mention potentially misleading. Basket of Puppies 04:37, 24 December 2010 (UTC)

Schizophrenia
nominated Schizophrenia for a featured article review here. Please join the discussion on whether this article meets featured article criteria. Articles are typically reviewed for two weeks. If substantial concerns are not addressed during the review period, the article will be moved to the Featured Article Removal Candidates list for a further period, where editors may declare "Keep" or "Delist" the article's featured status. The instructions for the review process are here. Basket of Puppies 23:34, 25 December 2010 (UTC)

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