User talk:Climie.ca/Archive 12

GAN for German submarine U-2336
Hello. I noticed that you are reviewing this article for a GNA. Yet I have'nt seen you create a review page for it yet. Can you explan this? I'm a bit confused. Thanks :)-- White Shadows you're breaking up 02:05, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh no problems here :) I'm just glad that someone is willing to review it! As for me, I don;t get off for spring break until next week (due to the 2010 snowstorm here in Virginia) That along with the fact that my PC is acting up means that it may take a while for me to get back to your review. Thanks for the clarification though :)-- White Shadows you're breaking up 02:09, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Coordinator election
for your support MisterBee1966 (talk) 14:48, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Likewise. Just a quick note to thank you for your support at the election, very much appreciated. See you around the Milhist pages! Ranger Steve (talk) 20:38, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Problem
Hey Cam, I understand wanting to remove extraneous refs, but for a lot of those double-cited combinedfleet/G&D sentences, I used information from both sources. :-/ — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  05:00, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Heh, now I check my new messages. :-) Give me about five min... — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  05:01, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
 * now you tell me. By all means. Cam (Chat) 05:02, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry Cam; I didn't know you were going to remove them.
 * The only source I have which covers Yamato's more than just trivially is G&D (Breyer has something, I'm sure, but it would be on the order of three to five sentences; I'll check him Wednesday anyway). I can't get ahold of Skulski, as it's marked "lib use only" in Melcat . However, I will get Requiem for battleship Yamato; the downside is that it can take up to two weeks to receive these books. This might hold some nuggets if you can view it (I can't). Otherwise, there isn't much I can do. Like normal, my university library and electronic holdings fail at helping me in the least (even JSTOR). :-/ — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  05:42, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
 * It sucks doesn't it? The two university libraries I have access to have lots of general stuff, but very little on specifics of ships. Now, granted, I could not have written the Normandy articles without the two academic libraries in Calgary, but they're not of much help when it comes to IJN ships. It means working off of what we can, which can be exasperating when at FAC. Cam (Chat) 05:48, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, it does. At least you have *two* *large* libraries to choose from; I have one small one. :-) Hopefully Cla will have something on hand to help. — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  06:00, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you very much for your support on the coordinator elections.– Joe   N  14:04, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 March newsletter
We're half way through round two, and everything is running smoothly. leads overall with 650 points this round, and heads pool B. currently leads pool C, dubbed the "Group of Death", which has a only a single contestant yet to score this round (the fewest of any group), as well five contestants over 100 points (the most). With a month still to go, as well as 16 wildcard places, everything is still to play for. 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.

Although unrelated to the WikiCup, April sees a Good Article Nominations backlog elimination drive, formulated as a friendly competition with small awards, as the Cup is. Several WikiCup contestants and judges have already signed up, but regular reviewers and those who hope to do more reviewing are more than welcome to join at the drive 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, iMatthew and The ed17 Delivered by JCbot (talk) 22:11, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Adoption
Hey, I found your name on the adopters list page and wanna know if you are still looking for adoptees? I am a new user and interested in military history and especially the Operation Majestic Titan is something I would like to help out on, but I am afraid to get lost in the amount of policies that exist on wikipedia. Somebody with a similar interest to help get started would be really helpfull. So I want to ask if you would be willing to adopt me or, if you are no longer adopting (since I can't find any references on your personal page about it) would be able to point me to somebody who does. Yoenit (talk) 15:00, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : XLIX (March 2010)
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Technical question
Hey Climie,

I wanna watchlist the B-class assesment section. There is the following notice on that section

And since I have an article up for B review over there I kinda wanna do just that, but the question is how? I know how to watch entire pages, but I do I watch just this "transcluded sub-page"?

Also, about the watchlist. Is there any way to have it show up all recent edits done to a page, instead of only the last one?

Thanks for leaving the A & GA criteria on my user page, now I know what to strife for. Yoenit (talk) 12:39, 11 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Another question: Is it necessary to provide references for stuff in the infoboxes? Yoenit (talk) 15:31, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

Kongō class battlecruiser
If it's headed to FAC after ACR, or if you want me to, I'll do a copyedit (if it needs it, I haven't looked). (Watching) - Dank (push to talk) 20:10, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

Major-General Vokes, 4th Armoured Division
Hi Cam

Do you own or have access to the following book (or variant of): Chris Vokes, Vokes, My Story. By Major General Chris Vokes with John P. Maclean. Memorial Edition. Ottawa, ON: Gallery Books, 1985.
 * If you dont mind, the implication raised in the Friesoythe article (then badly worded and claimed it was random in the Allied war crimes during World War II article) is that Vokes lands himself in it; admitting that he willy nilly ordered the burning down of the town. Surely he doesnt just admit that he ordered the burning of a town? Apparently the highlanders CO was shot and killed and it was done in retripution but surely he defends this decission etc There was a military reason etc?--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 07:58, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Japanese battleship Yamato

 * Congratulations on this passing its FAC Cam (and the other editors involved in the article's development). It's great that this article on what is one of the best known battleships worldwide is also one of Wikipedia's best articles. Nick-D (talk) 10:22, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

Question: possible to position pictures in a paragraph without breaking it?
Hi Cam,

I am messing around with images in Indiana class battleship and I wonder if there is some way to place a picture in the middle of a paragraph without breaking the paragraph at that point and starting a new one? (look at the position of the first picture in the article I linked if my description is a bit vague, that should clarify the problem).Yoenit (talk) 20:18, 18 April 2010 (UTC)

GAN backlog elimination drive - 1 week to go
–MuZemike delivered by MuZebot 16:12, 22 April 2010 (UTC)

Happy Birthday!
Happy 18, man! Have a triple-chocolate cake to celebrate. :) — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  05:20, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks man! Looks good! Unlike in the States, I can vote AND drink tomorrow :) Cam (Chat) 05:36, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh boy. Look out world, and STAY OFF THE ROADS. ;) By the way, I didn't know that I had made your "exceptional Wikipedians" list; thanks, and I'm honored. — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  06:04, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Congratulations Cam! 18 is always a special birthday, because the world seems to think you are suddenly wise enough to decide things on your own. Have a good time and try the things you weren't allowed before, just not all at the same time. Yoenit (talk) —Preceding undated comment added 06:39, 23 April 2010 (UTC).

WikiCup 2010 April newsletter
Round two is over, and we are down to our final 32. For anyone interested in the final standings (though not arranged by group) this page has been compiled. Congratulations to, our clear overall round winner, and to and , who were solidly second and third respectively. There were a good number of high scorers this round- competition was certainly tough! Round three begins tomorrow, but anything promoted after the end of round two is eligible for points. 16 contestants (eight pool leaders and eight wildcards) will progress to round four in two months- things are really starting to get competitive. 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.

Judge iMatthew has retired from Wikipedia, and we wish him the best. The competition has been ticking over well with minimal need for judge intervention, so thank you to everyone making that possible. A special thank you goes to participants and  for their help in preparing for round three. Good luck everyone! 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 17:32, 30 April 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for your participation in the April 2010 GAN backlog elimination drive
–MuZemike delivered by MuZebot 17:42, 1 May 2010 (UTC)

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : L (April 2010)
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Triple crown


Looking to be adopted.

My interests are: History with a focus on Military History and Aviation History and some side interests like Rock N Roll, 4x4s, and Movies. BGinOC (talk) 08:52, 19 May 2010 (UTC)

Musashi
I've found a lot of refs on japanese ships. Feel like a FAC in late July? Buggie111 (talk) 04:28, 24 May 2010 (UTC)

WT:OMT discussion
Hello, Climie.ca! I am informing you that there is a discussion at WT:OMT on whether or not to implement a reward called the Titan's Cross. As you list yourself as a member of the project, I suggest you vote in it. Have fun! Buggie111 (talk) 20:06, 24 May 2010 (UTC)

Graduation
CONGRATS! It's a new phase of your life; good luck! College is the most fun you will probably ever have in your life, so enjoy it to the fullest. — Ed   (talk  •  majestic titan)  06:13, 30 May 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 May newsletter
We are half way through round 3, with a little under a month to go. The current overall leader is, who has 570 points. He leads pool C. Pools A, B and D are led by, and  respectively. 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.

Two of last year's final 8, and, have dropped out of the competition, saying they would rather their place went to someone who will have more time on their hands than them next round. On a related note, a special thank you goes to for his help behind the scenes once again. There is currently a problem with the poster, perhaps caused by the new skin- take a look at this discussion and see if you can help. The competition has continued to tick over well with minimal need for judge intervention, so thank you to everyone making that possible. Good luck to all! 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 20:47, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

Titan's Cross

 * Your welcome. Congrats on your graduation, BTW; I understand that should be happening for you about now. TomStar81 (Talk) 04:02, 1 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Your welcome. Congrats on your graduation, BTW; I understand that should be happening for you about now. TomStar81 (Talk) 04:02, 1 June 2010 (UTC)

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter : LI (May 2010)
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Re:Exams
Not sure yet. The plan is to take this sometime in June so I can submit the exam results to the UTEP people and then move on to the letters of recommendation I need to get to complete the process. In the case of my application, I hold a C-ish average; since math is going to be a major part of the test, I need to do well enough in the subject to place in the top 10% or so to offset the low gpa I have so that the application I make for enrollment for a masters looks like a win from the University's perspective. TomStar81 (Talk) 01:07, 8 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Mercifully, just the one; however they make up for the singularity of the test with time, generous estimates place the length of the test at 4-5 hours, including brief breaks. Can't say I'm looking forward to that, but then glory only goes to those who have the endurance to chase after a goal :) TomStar81 (Talk) 01:30, 8 June 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, you have to maintain a positive perspective on thee things. In my case, for example, I do not think of this as a 4-5 exam - I think of it as a game, and I'm going for the high score :) TomStar81 (Talk) 01:45, 8 June 2010 (UTC)

can you help?
-- Swarm Talk 06:08, 25 June 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 June newsletter
We're half way through 2010, and the end of the WikiCup is in sight! Round 3 is over, and we're down to our final 16. Our pool winners were (A),  (B, and the round's overall leader),  (C)  and  (D, joint), but, with the scores reset, everything is to play for in our last pooled round. The pools will be up before midnight tonight, and have been selected randomly by J Milburn. This will be the toughest round yet, and so, 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.

Though unaffiliated with the WikiCup, July sees the third Great Wikipedia Dramaout- a project with not dissimilar goals to the WikiCup. Everyone is welcome to take part and do their bit to contribute to the encyclopedia itself.

If you're interested in the scores for the last round of the Cup, please take a look at WikiCup/History/2010/Round 3 and WikiCup/History/2010/Full/Round 3. Our thanks go to for compiling these. As was predicted, Group C ended up the "Group of Death", with 670 points required for second place, and, therefore, automatic promotion. This round will probably be even tougher- again, the top two from each of the two groups will make it through, while the twelve remaining participants will compete for four wildcard places- good luck everyone! 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