User talk:Marine 69-71/Archive 11

Feliz Año
Igualmente - que lo reciban bien ! Sandy Georgia (Talk) 03:03, 1 January 2007 (UTC)


 * And a Happy New Year from me to you and yours, too! All the best for '07! Grutness...wha?  05:04, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

New AfD LoPbN
You supported retention of the LoPbN tree a year ago. At this moment, vote is 8D to 3K on Articles for deletion/List of people by name (2nd nomination). I assume your views are unchanged, and would appreciate your weighing in again. (I notice the younger Tony hasn't edited in a week, so i'm giving him a lower priority to drop such a note to. I trust he's well, and perhaps even off-wiki while on vacation. Hope i'm at least intelligible, even if offensively far from correct: ¡Felice Año! (?) --Jerzy•t 09:00, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Whoops, forgot the heading, and i see a presumably better spelling above! --Jerzy•t 09:03, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Thx, Tony, & give my regards to T. I knew he had a strong interest in the ring, and it sounds great that he's finding that way to pursue it! --Jerzy•t 13:11, 2 January 2007 (UTC)

Re:Friendly chat
Hi Tony - thanks for the kind comments - not sure how talented I am, but I do my best :). You've got a pretty impressive resumé yourself by the looks of it! I must say that, while I am anti-war, I have nothing but admiration for the people who are willing to put their lives on the line for the cause. I also am very impressed by someone who does their bit towards making their country or people's history more widely known to others (hey, let's face it, that's a part of what wikipedia's all about! :). Take care, Grutness...wha?  09:11, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

RE:New Year
Thanks, and the same to you! SGGH 09:21, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Happy New Year to you Tony, and may 2007 bring all sorts of good to you and your family!! &mdash;Stormie 09:24, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Hey, thanks Tony. Happy new year to you and your family as well, and may you have continued good times on Wikipedia. (I never thought I'd still be enjoying editing here after almost three years ... but I guess it really was a pretty good idea, this project!) Cheers, Antandrus  (talk) 15:32, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Holidays
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Tony!!! It was great to hear from you. I will send you an e-mail when my holiday guests leave. Dave --DavidShankBone 15:44, 1 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Happy New Year to you too! --Stux 22:59, 1 January 2007 (UTC)

Happy New Year!
Thank you so much! I hope you and yours had a great Christmas holiday.

All my best for the new year!

--Jen

New article you might be interested in
Tony, I found a glaring omission in our military biographies &mdash; so, I just created an article for General Richard E. Cavazos. Take a look. &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 01:58, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Point on brigadier general reviewed. See this reference.  It clearly says first Hispanic.  I wonder if they meant first Mexican American?  George Meade, was born in Spain, but is he of Spanish heritage?  The article says his father was a serving in Spain as a naval agent for the U.S. government.  However, Luis R. Esteves, born in Puerto Rico, has clear "Hispanic" heritage.  Comments? &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 04:28, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Is it possible that Esteves did not reach the rank of general while in the U.S. Army, but rather in the Puerto Rico National Guard? &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 04:47, 18 January 2007 (UTC)
 * One of the links you provided and this one say that he left the regular Army at the rank of Major.  Perhaps he achieved general officer in the National Guard.  I have not yet found any reference to rank in the Army past major.  There is reference to Adjutant General in the National Guard.  Any ideas for additional refs?  &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 03:50, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Photo
Hey Tony, one of my photos from the Damien Hirst page was the featured photo in a German art magazine, artnet: http://www.artnet.de/magazine/features/schreiber/schreiber01-10-07_detail.asp?picnum=5

--DavidShankBone 02:56, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Nunez-Juarez
Tony, I looked at the reference for burial site for PFC Nunez Juarez. It only lists his name, etc. This POW/MIA site still lists him as MIA. Is it possible that his body was not recovered, and the "burial" is a memorial, without remains? &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 13:06, 19 January 2007 (UTC)

Pvt Toro
Check out my Sandbox. I could not find any more information. &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 01:33, 20 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Now in mainspace - Rafel Toro. &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 02:31, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Category comment
I noticed that you added Category:Puerto Rican soldiers to the Rafel Toro article. Toro was a Marine. I notice that the category has been used for USMC and U.S. Navy personnel &mdash; which doesn't feel right.

There was a long discussion in the Military history WikiProject on categories and categorization of people. The parent category for by nation is Category:Military personnel by nation. The naming convention would be Puerto Rican military personnel, with possible subcategories, such as Puerto Rican soldiers, etc. This category is intended to be "by nation", not "nationality", if I recall the discussion. (I might be wrong here.)

For definitive guidance, I suggest consulting with User:Kirill Lokshin. &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 04:09, 20 January 2007 (UTC)

Juan "Johnny" Báez
Could you take a look at the following suggeted article?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_creation/2007-01-20#Juan_.22Johnny.22_B.C3.A1ez

I have come to respect your work and your opinions regarding submissions having to do with PR and think that we should not forget this notable international basketball player who Puerto Ricans over 55 remember well. I was able to attend the standing-room-only homenaje that was held for mil yesterday in which Puerto Rico's Olympic Medal of Honor was bestowed upon him. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.50.30.102 (talk) 13:21, 21 January 2007 (UTC).
 * Will do! Tony the Marine 18:49, 21 January 2007 (UTC)

RE:Ron Rivera
Sorry about the Ron Rivera Image, if you want, I could try to find a fair use photo of him - for a fellow Bears' Fan. That game rocked, I hope Da Bears can beat the colts next week. It should be a big day for Benson and Jones --  ShadowJester07  ►Talk  03:23, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

Chiry Vassallo
I noticed that you wrote the original bio on Mr. Vassallo which mentions he was born in 1920, which would place him at 86-87 years of age at time of death this week. I was watching the Channel 10 broadcast of Senate proceedings Monday night and, after Senator De Castro gave a speech memorializing Mr. Vassallo and mentioning that no one would have thought he was 86, as El Nuevo Día reported, before other senators were allowed to speak, the Senate President suggested that no further reference to his age be made during the session since there were conflicting press reports that morning that put his age as 86 (El Nuevo Día) and 64 (The San Juan Star). You may want to check it out with Vassallo Industries if you're not totally sure. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 207.150.251.135 (talk) 21:47, 23 January 2007 (UTC).


 * The article stated "(c. 1920)" which means "circa 1920" or "around 1920" (somebody removed it, but I replaced it back). This was estimated in accordance to an interview realized by Mr. Vassallo three years ago in "EL Nuevo Dia".  This seems to be the correct version since some members of his family in the past have contributed with some editing of the article and made no changes to the respect. Tony the Marine 23:17, 23 January 2007 (UTC)

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter: Issue XI - January 2007
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Great job with Johnny Báez
Great job with Johnny Báez! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.50.30.102 (talk) 21:47, 23 January 2007 (UTC).
 * Fue un placer. Tony the Marine 04:24, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Thank you
Thank you so much - but the 26th is actually Friday ;) Guettarda 16:26, 24 January 2007 (UTC)

Request for Comment
Hi Tony - I was wondering - I have an overzealous editor who seems to have taken an issue with a photograph I took at a fashion show a few years back (I'm not a photographer) and then flagged a bunch of unrelated images (of Anna Wintour, Andre Leon Talley, Sequins, etc.) as well. The editor didn't create any Talk pages for the deletions, and made no attempt to contact me or raise the issues on the talk pages, but then reported it as a RfC. Can you please weigh in with your thoughts? Overzealous editing is a problem on here. You know from my additions I'm not self-promoting and I have added quite a bit of value on Wikipedia. The issue is here: Administrators%27_noticeboard/Incidents  --DavidShankBone 15:29, 28 January 2007 (UTC)
 * Hey Tony, this issue was taken care of, and the other editor resoundingly told they were wrong. I hope you are well!  --DavidShankBone 17:21, 28 January 2007 (UTC)

Well, now the battle rages on over my photo on Sexual objectification - I put a photo from Tara Subkoff's 2002 Fall Imitation of Christ fashion show. One of the vignettes showed models cordoned off by velvet ropes in heels and panties vacuuming. I thought this was a great addition as it demonstrates women's sexual objectification being used at, of all things, a fashion show. Two editors are seemingly against any photos on this page. There are four editors in favor, three against (and one anonymous user).

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, Tony. I am sorry you are hurting. I have been fortunate to never have suffered much personal loss in terms of family deaths, so I can only imagine what you are going through. I hope the offer doesn't sound empty: please let me know if there is anything you need. I'm right in Alphabet City. --DavidShankBone 01:36, 29 January 2007 (UTC)

RE:Friendly Chat
I'm going to need a lot of Prozac to get through tomorrow. The Bears played well, but the Colts played better. Hopefully, the two teams can meet again for some well needed pay-back. Despite the tough sched next year, I'm looking towards the 07 season with optimism. --  ShadowJester07  ►Talk  03:37, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Tony need your input
I submitted a photo to sexual objectification of women in panties heels and nothing else vacuuming; it's of a fashion show by Imitation of Christ, a well-known label. Several editors want NO images on the page, but I think this one is pretty clear: at a fashion show, these topless models vacuuming in heels shows women objectified sexually. Could you interject with your opinion please? Talk:Sexual_objectification--DavidShankBone 03:57, 5 February 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks Tony. I didn't mind if it got voted up or down, I just thought it was appropriate.  There are about three editors on there who have formed a cabal of ownership, they are very long-winded and supercilious.  They tried to say there were minors in the photo, that there was copyright violation, consents needed, that it didn't work, that it was POV, that it was low-quality, that it was a parody of sexual objectification (which wouldn't make any difference - it still illustrates the concept regardless), etc.  It was very nasty, though, and Atomaton kept editing my RfC and my own Talk page comments.  I lost my temper somewhat and was slapped with a 3RR violation - my fault.  I waited awhile to see if they would continue to discuss it, but once I left no discussion took place.  So I asked for a RfC, which Atomaton seems to have quite a bit of problem with - he wants the discussion closed.  I think it's a good open use photo we have in our possession, although more of them are found on the Commons.  Thanks for the input.  How are you holding up?  --DavidShankBone 17:12, 5 February 2007 (UTC)

Interesting speedy nom
Tony, Interesting speedy noms. The speedy seems to be out of process, as the categories do not meet any of the 5 criteria for speedy deletion of categories. &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 04:00, 8 February 2007 (UTC)

Charleen's Section of Help

 * Thanks for the welcome. I am very interested in helping in the Wikipedia Puerto Rico project. It definately needs more articles. I am planning to concentrate in the literature area. I just added the Olga Nolla one and changed the Rosario Ferré to include her works (also planning to change the template. In the meantime, I added myself to the lsit of participants in the PR Wikipedia Project. I also submitted the Olga Nolla article for peer review (I just hope it was in the right place) as well as for a Featured article (again, I hope it was in the right place). I am in the process of obtaining a picture of her but, I don't really know how to add it to the article. Help? Anyways, nice to meet you. Charleenmerced 18:09, 8 February 2007 (UTC)Charleenmerced


 * Hello again, I need help on something. In this website Colegio Católico Notre Dame, on the Infobox - I can't get the Affiliation part to show. Help?
 * you are my hero! ;-)Charleenmerced 05:12, 9 February 2007 (UTC)Charleenmerced
 * Hey again, so, once again I am trying to edit the Colegio Católico Notre Dame page...and I am trying to make it so that the last picture (the drawn one) is someone joining the text; like text wrap to the right or something...how do I do that? Also, I joined that section you mentioned and added that page to my watchlist. Thank you for the info on references - it was very useful and for fixing the info box. Are you in PR? I'm in CT right now.


 * Hey - I added an image in Virginia Hey but since there are two - there is this huge blank space between title and text and I don't know how to remove it. Can you help?
 * But is there a way to eliminate that big empty space between the title of the article and the article itself?


 * A workshop? mmm, that sounds interesting. Sure. What does it entail? I am planning to work on a bunch of articles. I already started the Magali García Ramis. Also planning to do one on Dalia Nives Albert (poet). Hey, I changed the Virginia Hey article a lot. It looks a lot better.
 * Hey, I creatd this box in WikiProjects in my suder page but it's on the right, how do i put it on the left?Charleenmerced 01:24, 14 February 2007 (UTC)Charleenmerced
 * The one at the end, next to the big one, that has the projects I belong to in
 * It says Wikiprojects on top: and the userboxes listed are wikiprojects which are these (in order they appear) wine, mythology, puerto rico, translations, films, books, arts, novels, televisions


 * LOL, seems you beat me to it (Bernabe - notable PRcans) I put an area on the Talk page of the List to discuss the removal of the names. In case we are ever mistaken, there is a log to discuss these things.
 * PS. I've improved my page quite a bit.- Char leen mer ced  talk  [[Image:SoleteRayosÑajo.gif‎]] 17:57, 19 February 2007 (UTC)Charleenmerced


 * Hello again, I have a little problem in my user page under the self given awards (-) I cant seem to make it look right. They get pushed to the right one on tope of the other. Can you help? Thanks Char leen mer ced   Talk  14:39, 28 February 2007 (UTC)Charleenmerced


 * Hello! So, I need some serious help on my userpage. The user boxes should be on the right (which they are) but in some computers the rest of the user page does not begin until the end of the user boxes.

Wikipedia Milestones and Created should go with their own sections. That's it for now. Can you help? Char leen mer ced  Talk  20:18, 8 March 2007 (UTC)Charleenmerced

Rivera Update
I found an image of Rivera from '85, but apparently there's been a massive crackdown on almost all NFL-related images. It has come down to the point where one can not even use Sports Illustrated covers in player article's with the regular magazine cover license. I'm still looking on Flickr for some images, but Rivera images are hard to find. I'll keep looking though.

Oh yeah, Rivera is going to stay with the Bears! Now, if they can only keep Briggs and Ruben Brown. --  ShadowJester07  ►Talk  06:13, 10 February 2007 (UTC)

XLR8TION
Your friend is at it again, imposing his very personal philosophy regarding who should not appear on the List of prominent Puerto Ricans. Months ago he removed two of Puerto Rico's most well-known and revered graphic artists---Luis Hernández Cruz and Augusto Marín---and now he removes two of the most influential Puerto Ricans in New York politics today---NY State Hispanic Caucus chairman Peter Rivera and Roberto Ramírez, Al Sharpton's campaign manager and cellmate when arreested in Vieques, former legislator, DNC member and probably the most influential political operative. But his most egregious deletion is that of doña Kate. While not born in Puerto Rico, anyone who has lived 50 years in Puerto Rico, held the position of First Lady of Puerto Rico and made a mark in Puerto Rico on her own, as one of three Trustees of the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust (they own and operate Las Cabezas de San Juan in Foajardo, Hacienda Vives in Ponce, much of the conservation area in Vieques, etc), author of the best-selling Cocinando en La Fortaleza cookbook and founder of the foundation that funds kids whose parent died in the line of fire as policemen (which she began as First Lady and has continued over 20 yrs after leaving the Governor's Mansion) merits to be on the list, perhaps more so than other First Ladies (they should all be in the list, by the way) who left less of a mark than doña Kate, while serving as such, or in their own right after leaving La Fortaleza. Plus, anybody who can puit up with Romero Barceló for almost half a century... well, let's leave it at that and not make this comment political! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.50.30.205 (talk) 12:52, 11 February 2007 (UTC).

There's no way that your friend can accept other opinions on who should be on the PR list, as you may see in these excerpts from his page: List of famous Puerto Ricans

Man, I know what you mean. Some of these people editing can be a pain in el "culo". Anyway, who exactly is the editor deleting the names? Here is a solution, add something like this to the introducing paragraph "This is a list of people who were either born in Puerto Rico, are descendents of Puerto Ricans or have chosen Puerto Rico as their homeland." By doing so, it is clear that there will be non-Puerto Ricans in the list that have contributed and dedicated themselves to the island and therefore, considered by many of us as "Puerto Ricans". This way the person deleting the names will not be justified in doing so. I'm always on the look-out when it comes to the miliatry and science sections. In one case I noticed that someone deleted Adam Clayton Powell IV's name and I fixed it. Tell me what you think. Tony the Marine 18:52, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

I agree with you 100%. Sometimes due to an Ango surname, editors might be mistaken that they are nopt Puerto Rican. However, some such as Kate Donnelly should not be included in the list unless that person has spent considerable amount of their life in Puerto Rico. She is reviled by many on the island as being a reason that her husband has become so anti-nationalist and also blame her for encouraging him to cover up the Cerro Maravilla scandal. --XLR8TION 19:59, 11 February 2007 (UTC)

Very few people "revile" doña Kate, and even if you believe that is so, an opinion which I respect, that is no reason to remove her, just as one would not remove criminals, outlaws, terrorists or defeated politicians. I have never heard absolutely anyone "blame her for encouraging him to cover up the Cerro Maravilla scandal" or "being a reason that her husband has become so anti-nationalist". Don't be an apologist for Romero Barceló. Whatever he did and whatever he believes in, nobody should be blamed but himself! You specifically removed former first ladies who are no longer active. That is contrary to the definition/introduction to the List, which states: "Neither is the list viewed from the context of the present. Their fame could be brief, what matters is that they were well-known during the peak of their popularity." First Ladies were all certainly well-known during the peak of their popularity. Doña Kate must be close to 70 and has lived in Puerto Rico for over 40 years---more than 80% of her adult life, which certainly covers the "residency" requirement to be on the list. She's remained active, raising funds for the children of dead policemen and served as trustee for the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust. What list would you put her in but this one? Every First Lady should be on the list, alive, dead, active or inactive. [comment left by 200.50.30.205 ]

First, Please sign your comments. Second, marriage to a politician does not make one famous. Only First Ladies who have labored for social issues should be recognized. There are many wives of politicians who have really never done anything and remained in the shadows of their husbands. To me and many others, this doesn't make one notable.--XLR8TION 11:35, 12 February 2007 (UTC)

If only "First Ladies who have labored for social issues should be recognized", when will you start deleting names from the "First Lady of the United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia" page which "incorrectly" lists them all? ...or should I eliminate Mamie Eisenhower and a few other less notable First Ladies and justify my edits by citing your parameter? The fact is that while all First Ladies, almost without exception initially became notable because they were married to their husbands, they did become notable figures in their time and, additionally, many took up notable projects, while "in office" and after they ceased to be First Ladies. In doña Kate's case, not only did she develop many worthwhile "social issues" (as you call them, although who are you or me to judge them!) but has continued doing so long after moving out of La Fortaleza. For over 22 years since she left the Governor's Mansion, she raises and pays out funds to the children of slain policemen so they can complete their studies. Is that not a worthwhile "social issue"? Additionally, she has served as one of three Trustees, appointed by the US Secretary of the Interior, of the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust, the quasi-public entity that has done the most for environmental conservation and historic preservation. Not more than 20 or 25 people have ever held the ad honorem yet immensely prestigious position of Trustee of the PRCT. [another comment left by 200.50.30.201]

He is trying to impose stricter rules regarding listing Puerto Rico's few First Ladies than apply to the list of the US's many First Ladies.--200.50.30.201

Wow
This is really nothing in particular but I was just browsing through Wiki and your userpage is certainly the most entertaining and informative. The quality of your articles are outstanding and you've truly lead an amazing life. As a huge baseball fan, that's staggering how you met so many Hall of Fame members. Unbelievable. You probably are the best Wiki contributer IMHO. Certainly a great example for others to follow -- † Ðy§ep§ion † Speak your mind 06:27, 14 February 2007 (UTC)


 * Thanks! After all this time, I can't believe I finally got a Barnstar! I guess you must've read that part on my user page. :) Coming from you, it's an honor. I wish I went to Yankee Stadium for a game when I was living in NYC. If I had known that a new stadium was being built I would've made it a priority. Also, I see on your userpage that you were accepted to Columbia but decided to go to the Marines instead. I wish I had that conviction. I did the opposite. I was about to go to Navy OCS but instead I went to Columbia. I still admire the military which is why my project is creating articles for Medal of Honor Recipients. Anyway, have fun at Yankee Stadium and thanks again! -- † Ðy§ep§ion † Speak your mind 20:16, 14 February 2007 (UTC)

Section
Doesn't this section comprise WP:Original research? If the article is about German immigration to Puerto Rico, shouldn't there be a list of Puerto Ricans of German descent? Such a list would be much more relevant and would pass WP:V, while a list of Puerto Ricans with a German last name doesn't necessarily have anything to with the topic, is arbitrary, and is definitely original research because what makes a German last name anyway? Rito Revolto 20:11, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Mozambican War of Independence
Hey Marine, long time to talk. I've been working for months on the Mozambican War of Independence and have finally turned a huge corner, and I was wondering if you could take a look at the lead for me? I'm not sure if I've written it correctly according to WP:LEAD and was wondering if you could put your greater experience to it and make any changes you think needed when you have a few minutes? I'd appreciate it. Cheers, your friend, SGGH 21:14, 17 February 2007 (UTC)
 * You don't think the lead is too much or contains the wrong content for a lead paragraph? Cheers for your copy edit and very kind words! SGGH 22:44, 17 February 2007 (UTC)

Well, thats nice of you to say thanks, GA or over would be great! I shall wait to see what the peer review says (you can contribute or read it if you like, the link to it is on the article talk page). Thanks again for the kind words SGGH 01:07, 18 February 2007 (UTC)


 * The peer review seems to be over now, I've put it up for GA, time will tall. Thanks again for your comments SGGH 13:18, 19 February 2007 (UTC)

Wow, that's a... a huge privilege! Due to not only your successful and admirable Wikipedia work but also you're admirable military record (the location of your service draws huge respect from me), I am particularly honoured to receive praise like that from you! Thanks very much, it will be an enjoyable experience indeed to be shown the ropes by yourself. Thanks again SGGH 19:09, 19 February 2007 (UTC)


 * God the nomination process takes aaagggesssss.... ZZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz :D SGGH 08:10, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Hey that's really cool! It's a honor really! I should have something like that, I find subpages fiddly but might put something on my main page sometime. SGGH 11:21, 24 February 2007 (UTC)


 * Hey again, I've put a map to the provinces of mozambique at the bottom of the Mozambican War of Independence article, with a link to it in the main body of the text itself at the first mention of a provinces name, that way when the reader first reads the name of a province, he or she can click on the link and be transported down to see where it is, and when reading on he or she will always know its there so they can look again when they next come across a province name. But do you mind taking a look and seeing if it looks okay there? You may be able to tweak it into a neater fashion with your greater wiki-know-how :) SGGH 22:48, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

Thanks for comments, and will implement your points soon, after I get over the joy of: It's a GA! My first article to rise above B class!!! :D thanks for ALL your help! :) much appreciated SGGH 23:45, 24 February 2007 (UTC)
 * My own little homage to your wall of honor is now on my userpage, a small salute to the most helpful wikipedian I've come across! Cheers again, SGGH 01:42, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

I've implemented those changes, but as the tail section was reorganised to get GA, I'm not sure where the last part you suggested to be cited now sits. SGGH 13:15, 25 February 2007 (UTC)

Have a cookie



 * Okay, lets hope it goes through! SGGH 22:26, 26 February 2007 (UTC)


 * Cheers! I'll do a favour for you one day! Where did you write that advise note though? SGGH 18:29, 27 February 2007 (UTC)


 * I agree with the NPOV comment, would it be better to state that "these practices by Portugual are cited by historians as main contributors to unrest in the country" or something along those lines? SGGH 19:51, 27 February 2007 (UTC)

Puerto Rico protection
hey there. I was wondering... what do you think about semi-protecting Puerto Rico? If you notice most, if not all of the edits made by new users or unregistered users in the past month have been vadalism. What is your opinion? take care.. Cjrs 79 06:20, 23 February 2007 (UTC)


 * Now, that's what i call fast. thanksCjrs 79 06:41, 23 February 2007 (UTC)
 * I've been very busy finishing my research, starting to write my thesis. Now i'm moving, looking for jobs..a lot happening.  how about you? how's the arizona heat?  We just got really warm weather yesterday..it was like 47 degrees F... i was outside in shorts and t-shirt.. now that's sad.. a puerto rican saying that 47 is warm. take care Cjrs 79 06:45, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Fuzzy Zoeller edit controversy
Hello, there. As you may or may not know, the Miami Herald recently revealed that professional golfer Fuzzy Zoeller has filed a lawsuit against Josef Silny & Associates, Inc. for adding false statements to his Wikipedia biography.

For data gathering purposes, an SRS of 20 administrators has been created, you being one of them. I would like you to comment on this situation and its possible implications to Wikipedia, the accused company, and the general welfare of the community in general. (To what extent will this impact Wikipedia? To what extent will this impact those who use Wikipedia often? To what extent is the company guilty? Who do you believe is at fault?) Feel free to comment however you wish. I ask that you email me your responses via my emailuser page so as to reduce bias in your responses. (Again, don't post your responses on my talk page.)

The following are articles from various news agencies that you may use to inform yourself about the situation: Miami Herald, Herald Tribune, Web Pro News, The Smoking Gun.

I thank you for taking your time to express your opinion. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at any time. └ Jared ┘┌ talk ┐&ensp;18:23, 23 February 2007 (UTC)

Image:Joe_Louis_Statue.jpg listed for deletion
An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, Image:Joe_Louis_Statue.jpg, has been listed at. Please look there to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. RJASE1 Talk  04:51, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Wall of honour
Hi there and thanks for the note - things are well with me - and I am honoured to be included on your wall - thanks! Brookie :) - a will o' the wisp ! (Whisper...) 07:43, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

Marine Corps Portal updated for March
Tony, the USMC Portal has been updated for March. &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 01:07, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

The Military history WikiProject Newsletter: Issue XII - February 2007
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RE: Wall of hHonor
Tony,

Thank you for such a GREAT Honor! It means a lot to me. You are simply one of the foremost experts on Puerto Rico on this site, and I apprecriate your knowledge, guidance, and advice in making the Puerto Rico portal an informative and enjoyable experience for all. I monitor many of the Puerto Rico-pages, but also help mantain lists for the Dominican Republic and U.S. Virgin Islands. I will take some more time to expand some entries and create new ones in the next few months. I promise you that. Once again, thank you! --XLR8TION 19:36, 1 March 2007 (UTC)

Mozambican War of Independence
Hi there! I'm sorry it has taken me a couple of days to get back to you and return the nice message you left on my talk page. Life has been absolutely chaotic for me this week, with so much happening that I don't know whether I'm on my head or my heels, and have had hardly any time to get on wikipedia at all! But at last I'm able to squeeze in a few minutes for my favourite hobby. Yes, I think the Mozambican War of Independence article is an excellent candidate for FA status and would strongly encourage you to go ahead with the nomination. It's one of the best articles I've seen.

I hope you and your family are well. God bless you! David Cannon 22:07, 1 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Wow, I never knew it was that good, thanks for pushing me Tony! Re: the nomination text, it's also a good CSB topic if that helps. I hope it works out. My First Featured article would be a very great thing, a huge milestone in my wikipedia work and a slap in the face for me ex history teacher who told me I couldn't write history articles to save my life! SGGH 08:43, 2 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Im assuming it goes without saying that I support this nomination?!?! SGGH 20:33, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Well I addressed both points that user made, I can't do too much about the images, but I hope I explained the percentages in the sources. *keeps fingers crossed* SGGH 20:49, 2 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Certainly does! SGGH 10:56, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

How long does an FA discussion last? SGGH 20:37, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the changed to Dyke's article, one oppose to Mozambique article so far regarding images copyright, have fixed one of the 4 images he listed, unsure what to do with the other 3, I can replace the infobox one if necessary with something else that synbolises the conflict, but the two generals one are hard to replace and important to keep I feel. Though one oppose might not stop it going thru compared to 3/4 supports, (whenever the decision is actually made) but your thoughts? SGGH 15:53, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Have done as you suggested, all the other images there are okay and good to go, I'm glad I found those commons ones. SGGH 20:50, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Just a little self-tooting my horn
I was allowed to stand with the obnoxious paparazzi ("Who do you photograph for?" "Wikipedia."  "Oh, Wikipedia...do you have some kind of card or anything?"  "Not really...."  "Okay, go ahead.") and photograph Angela Bassett and her husband Courtney Vance - I am pretty happy about the results, and had to share them. Check out their pages. Dave --DavidShankBone 01:45, 2 March 2007 (UTC)

Thank you - I'm honored
Tony,

I feel quite honored to be on your "Wall of Honor". One of the things I enjoy most about Wikipedia is interacting with and joining in cooperative efforts with other editors. It's been a pleasure to work with you on various articles in the past year.

I'll be happy to take a look at your article on the Marine Corps. Let me know. I have some sporatic real life time commitments over the next few weeks, so it may take a day or two.

I'll be interested to hear what the PR government does in response to your note on Rafel Toro. Let me know.

Thanks again for the honor, &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 21:53, 2 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Tony, as a follow up to the above, I too am honored to be on your "Wall of Honor" page. Thank you for the assessment, as you are one of the truly "good" people that I have come across on Wikipedia.  It is very refreshing to trust people to the extent that you never question their edits and you have always been in that range for me.  Cheers to you and your family.  --Looper5920 18:54, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Survey Invitation
Hi there, I am a research student from the National University of Singapore and I wish to invite you to do an online survey about Wikipedia. To compensate you for your time, I am offering a reward of USD$10, either to you or as a donation to the Wikimedia Foundation. For more information, please go to the research home page. Thank you. --WikiInquirer 01:33, 4 March 2007 (UTC)talk to me

Wall of Honor
Thanks for including me - that's a real compliment! I included my honor star on my user page :-) Are you still planning on coming to NYC? By the way, are there any local Puerto Rican people are articles you need images for?  Let me know and I'll try to get them.  Dave--DavidShankBone 03:31, 4 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Why has the PR government invited you? Please tell me for your WP contributions?  Tell me!  I look forward to meeting you... Dave  --DavidShankBone 05:56, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Tony, mi amigo, thanks so much for including me on your wall. I'm glad I got a chance to meet and interact with you here. I hope to become more active, again, in the near future and look forward to your input on my planned contributions. Muchisimas gracias. Murcielago 20:29, 4 March 2007 (UTC)

Thank you, Tony. That truly is an honor. Of course, you are the one who deserves a wall of honor all to yourself. You've done an amazing amount of work on Wikipedia. I have always been impressed by your dedication, hard work and friendly manner. Take care, and keep up the good work. SWAdair | Talk 05:01, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Thanks, Tony ! Sandy Georgia (Talk) 03:28, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Special request
Tony - thank you so much for your quick response. Our family lives a little north of the city of Atlanta, Ga. My email address is mbkouts@bellsouth.net. I have a brother and a sister and we have often said that we owe David Gonzales, Sr. our very lives. Dad vividly remembers the series of events that unfolded that day. Their Company Commander was killed that day and the next day, Dad received his battlefield commission to Company Commander status. Maribeth

Joaquin Phoenix
Your List of Puerto Ricans edit eliminating the fact that the subject is Jewish was very appropriate. If no one includes in the list of Puerto Ricans the facts that Aníbal Acevedo Vilá is a Catholic, Keneth McClintock is Episcopalian, José Aponte is a divorced Catholic or Rosselló is whatever (the Messiah???!!!) there's no need to mention Phoenix's religion either. Such facts are properly left for their full bio. Right on! —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.50.30.180 (talk) 01:42, 5 March 2007 (UTC).

Re: Joseph V. Medina
Very nice! (I made some edits to the citations.) &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 06:13, 7 March 2007 (UTC)

Marine article
Henderson Hall, newest stub to go with my meagre USMC contributions of Lowell English and Frederick J. Karch. Might write the one of H-Halls commander soon. Hope they improve the USMC converage that you are so involved with. SGGH 21:11, 7 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I do like the idea of doing that for article abount soldiers that I create, but I've never worked out how to do it, I didn't know you started it! SGGH 09:00, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

I made the commanders article, Anthony E. Van Dyke. I can only find the one ribbon unfortunatly. SGGH 19:02, 8 March 2007 (UTC)

Ethnic-group lists deletion discussions
Hi, I noticed you participated in the Articles for deletion/List of African Americans (3rd nomination) deletion discussion. If you haven't participated in the very similar Articles for deletion/List of Chinese Americans discussion, which involves essentially the same issues, please do. There's also the Articles for deletion/List of Caucasian Americans (second nomination). I'll asking everyone who participated in one to participate in the others. I apologize for bothering you if you already have participated in more than one. Best wishes, Noroton 04:16, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Blush
Thank you; I'm honored! I've been well, if busy -- spring break just started for me, though. :-) Hope you're doing well, yourself! Cheers, Kat Walsh (spill your mind?) 22:24, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

Me too. Thank you so much. I really appreciate that you thought me worth adding to that list. Muchas gracias. Guettarda 14:22, 10 March 2007 (UTC)

Latino stuff
Would you mind commenting on this?
 * Talk:National Council of La Raza

Thanks,

--evrik (talk) 22:45, 9 March 2007 (UTC)

FAC
How long does the process take usually before a decision is made? SGGH 11:29, 11 March 2007 (UTC)

DYK nom on Ricardo Aponte
Hello,

Thanks for creating article on Ricardo Aponte. Just for your information, I have nominated a DYK on this article, by having the following hook.


 * ...that the Thunderbirds, the U.S. Air Force Demonstration Squadron, had selected Brigadier General Ricardo Aponte as the Spanish language narrator for their highly successful Latin America Tour in 1992?

Thanks, - KNM Talk 18:11, 13 March 2007 (UTC)

FA
guess what was promoted as a featured article? SGGH 11:00, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I have requested a peer review for Russian-Circassian War,now that the Mozambican War of Independence is FA, this has become my new project (has been waiting in the wings for a while now) and hopefully I could get that to FA one day too! Early stages at the moment, GA status first after the peer review has been completed.

Many thanks for your help so far, there wouldn't have been an FA in my created articles list if it hadn't been for your initiative and help! SGGH 14:51, 15 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I have already requested the main page thing, new plans? I'll email you later with a "whaaa?" thanks friend SGGH 16:19, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: Rudolph Riekohl
Tony, I couldn't find any information beyond what you sent. I'm not sure whether or not the genealogy site would be considered a reliable source for WP:A. Perhaps the Army Corps of Engineers keeps historical information that could be obtained by calling or writing to them? &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 15:25, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano
Tony, I took a first pass at copyediting Marion Frederic Ramirez de Arellano. &mdash; ERcheck (talk) 22:33, 15 March 2007 (UTC)

1984 Olympic games
Hi Tony, I'm writing about a recent change you made to the page of Aristides Gonzales. He won the bronze in 1984 for the Middleweight class in boxing and did so carrying the Puerto Rican flag.

The International Boxing Hall of Fame has it listed as well: http://www.ibhof.com/ibhfoly.htm

I didn't see Jose Marcelino Bolivar listed on the page though it may be under a different class or year.

I just wanted to set the record straight for my friend Gonzo. Thanks, Kreg —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Krego (talk • contribs) 15:56, 16 March 2007 (UTC).

Gonzo and the bronze medal
Hi again Toni, Thanks for your input. I'm new to the wiki thing, but I know about Gonzo. We were room mates in Italy serving in the Army with the 509th Airborne. Because of your interest in noting Puerto Rican history and their contributions to the world, I'd like to pass on the following info as well.

Gonzo was the first Puerto Rican to win an olympic medal under the Puerto Rican flag. He wasn't the first Puerto Rican to win a medal, that was Juan Evangelista Venegas who also won a bronze for boxing in the 1948 olympics, though representing the United States. He was certainly also representing Puerto Rico, but the credit was chalked up to the U.S.

Gonzo was the first Puerto Rican I had a chance to know, and he was an extreme amount of drive and self motivation, and also knew how to enjoy himself. I wish I had the chance to get back in touch with him, but there are so many people with that name that it makes it really difficult.

Again, I'm no wiki expert, I'm just speaking from what I know. If one were interested enough, I'm sure you could find referenced sources such as video of the medal ceremony and other internet sites that could verify it, but I have precious little time for that.

Thanks again Tony, -Kreg

Re: RFA
thanks Tony, I'll give it a go. SGGH 22:15, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Thankyou for the good luck, am answering the questions now, internet connection just slowed the process down a sec thats all :) SGGH 22:31, 17 March 2007 (UTC)
 * thanks Mr Marine, will do. It's going pretty well at the moment, fingers crossed! SGGH 00:28, 18 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the plaque, its up in my awards section :) SGGH 09:25, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Puerto Rico Democratic Party and Republican Party
May I suggest the creation of a page on Puerto Rico's national parties. While they don't field candidates for office in Puerto Rico, they play an important role in the presidential nominating process, in the selection of Federal judges and US attorneys and in other fdederal actions that affect Puerto Rico. The fact that Puerto Rico's current Resident Commissioner and Senate President consider it important to retain their respective titles as Republican and Democratic national committeemen is demonstrative of the importance they attach to the role that national parties play in Puerto Rico. A few notes that may help:

Current PRDP leadership composition:

State Chair: Roberto Prats (since 2002) Vice Chair: Luisette Cabañas (since 2002) National Committeewoman: Dr. Celita Arroyo de Roque, MD (since 2000) National Committeeman: Kenneth McClintock (since 2000)

Former State Chairs: Richard Durham (longest serving since 1950's to 1978) Franklin Delano López (1978-circa 1982) Angel Viera Martínez (circa 1982-1983) Marlene Ibern de Gillette, co-chair (1983-88) "Papiño" López Chaar, co-chair (1983-88) Miguel Hernández Agosto (1988-) Eudaldo Báez Galib (1996-2001)

Former Vice Chairs: Marlene Ibern de Gillette (1980-83) Charlie Rodríguez, co-vice chair (84-88)

Former National Committeemen: Baltasar Corrada Del Río (1978-1985)

Former National Committeewomen: Felisa Rincón de Gautier (1950's-1978, co-National Committeewoman 1984-88) Nívea Hernández de McClintock (1978-84, co-National Committeewoman 1984-88)

Feb. 22, 1976: Franklin Delano López, Juan Manuel García Passalacqua, Dr. Fernando Iturrino, Nívea McClintock and others lead a pro-statehood Democrats incursion in Democratic presidential caucuses and after several legal challenges capture 8 of 22 delegate seats for former Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter, the right to participate (and eventually win) 1978 party reorganization primary and control of the party until 1984.

Power sharing:

After politically bloody and divisive primaries between pro-statehood and pro-commonwealth Democrats in 1988 and 1992, both factions agree to share subsequent convention delegations on a 50-50% basis. 1996 and 2000 negotiations were carried out between Eudaldo Báez Galib and Kenneth McClintock, and the 2004 deal between Roberto Prats and McClintock. While pro-commonwealthers control the party structure, the pro-statehood faction controls the women and young Democrat structures and McClintock serves as National Committeeman. A pro-statehood Democrat, Francisco Domenech, serves as national vice president of YDA-Young Demoicrats of America, and a pro-Commonwealther, Eliseo Roques serves as an additional DNC member, appointed by DNC Chairman Howard Dean.

Current PRRP leadership:

State Chair: Tiody De Jesús de Ferré, MD National Committeeman: Luis G. Fortuño National Committeewoman: Zoraida Ferriaouli de Fonalledas

Former leaders:

Luis A Ferré, state chair until 2003 Jaime Pieras, Nat'l committeeman until appointment as US judge Angel Cintrón, vice chair in the 1990's

Best sources of information:

Roberto Prats and Kenneth McClintock for the Democrats Zoraida Fonalledas and Luis Fortuño for the Republicans

There are few non-newspaper printed sources of information —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 200.50.30.193 (talk) 13:40, 18 March 2007 (UTC).

DYK

 * Congratulations on the pictured spot on DYK! &mdash; User: (talk) 23:20, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

I'm back
Whazzup since I left? Joaquin Murietta 19:46, 18 March 2007 (UTC)

Re: Puerto Ricans in World War II
The following citation seems to be broken: Can you provide the correct URL? It is citation [3]. &mdash; User: (talk) 00:09, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
 * http://www.zoominfo.com/people/Cordero-Davila_Juan_721936963.aspx

The first WW2 section details combat in the European Theater. Did Puerto Ricans serve in the Pacific Theater? I think that breaking out a section for each would be a good structure for the article. &mdash; User: (talk) 00:15, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

This section is confusing: On April 20, the 65th overran a sub-camp of the Flossenburg Concentration Camp. On March 18, 1945, the regiment was sent to the District of Mannheim and assigned to military occupation duties. The regiment suffered a total of 23 soldiers killed in action.

The dates are out of order. &mdash; User: (talk) 01:14, 19 March 2007 (UTC)
 * I'll leave the article alone for a while for you to make the correction. I've only completed my review into the first few paragraphs of the WW2 section.  I'll resume again tomorrow.  02:22, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Tony, Looks like we are both editing at the same time. I got caught in an edit conflict with you. I may have inadvertently undone your last edit. I spent quite a while formatting citations and such &mdash; so, please don't undo me.

I'll stop for now. Drop me a note when you are done for the evening so I don't get into an edit conflict with you.

&mdash; User: (talk) 00:07, 20 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Another note ... see my changes to the first paragraph and the citation. It indicates that service was in Europe; but, I see that you are possibly finding otherwise.  The introductory section needs to be consistent with the body of the article.  I'll leave it to you to work it out once you have all the info ironed out. &mdash; User: (talk) 00:17, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

In the Further reading section:


 * "Los Barrabases" and "Los Soldados Son Así" by Luis R. Esteves

Are these books, pamphlets, etc. Can you provide publisher, year of publication, etc. Are they in Spanish? &mdash; User: (talk) 03:44, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Puerto Rican
Hello Tony. FYI I requested a move from Puerto Rican-American to Puerto Rican in Requested moves because I honestly have never heard the term and it is not used anywhere. It should just be Puerto Rican. Char leen mer ced  Talk  03:38, 19 March 2007 (UTC)Charleenmerced

De un hermano cubano
Tony, I just saw the article you created on BGen Rico Aponte. I had the good fortune to meet him about six months ago. He's a good guy. He even laughed when I said that PR stole their flag design from Cuba :-)

Anyhow, keep up the good work. El Cubano 04:27, 19 March 2007 (UTC)

Needed article expansion
Tony, The article on the Puerto Rico National Guard definitely needs to be expanded.. 03:18, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

My thoughts on images in infoboxes
Tony, My opinion for what it is worth. With respect to adding images of Medals to infoboxes &mdash; since the Medal of Honor is the highest military honor, in order to distinguish its recepients, I added it to the infoboxes. However, I'm not a fan of putting other medals in the infobox, as I think it takes away from the uniqueness. &mdash; User: (talk) 05:41, 20 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Likewise on listing awards in the infobox &mdash; the Military history project describes that entry as "significant" awards.  For USMC personnel, we've settled on adding in order of precedence, down to the Purple Heart.  An exception might be for the POW medal if that is what they are noted for.  Otherwise, the box gets cluttered and too long. &mdash; User: (talk) 10:52, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

More on Puerto Ricans in World War II
I'm still not done copyediting and formatting. I'm only through with the first 25% or so. Next time (about 12 hours from now), I'll check first to see if you are editing before jumping in.

Are you still making major additions/changes?

&mdash; User: (talk) 10:48, 20 March 2007 (UTC)

Tony, I've finished copyediting through the Discrimination section. I'm taking a break for now.

BTW, take a look at Main Page DYK &mdash; the pictured article on Marine Corps Sgt Aubrey McDade. (I created it a few days ago and didn't think about it until I got the note on my talk page.) &mdash; User: (talk) 01:11, 21 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Question on Dorr reference:

You have reference for Admiral Horacio Rivero, Jr. in the Puerto Rican commanders section. It says "Dorr, Navy Times 2004." ([23]). Do you have a link to this? More information? Specifically, full author name and article title. &mdash; User: (talk) 02:29, 21 March 2007 (UTC)
 * Nevermind ... I found it in Rivero's article. Looks like you took the Harvard reference footnote to add.  In the case of such limited footnotes, they are only appropriate if the full reference is already in the Reference section. &mdash; User: (talk) 02:35, 21 March 2007 (UTC)


 * Update: I have completed with the citations. When you complete the next round of edits, let me know.  I'll give it a final review. &mdash; User: (talk) 03:17, 21 March 2007 (UTC)