User talk:Nsaum75/Archives/2010/April

Open chapel or Capilla abierta??
I just looked at Article titles but didnt get much help. Im working on an article about open chapels/capilla abiertas (the side chapels built in many churchs from the 16th century in Mexico for the indigenous) and Im wondering if the article should be named in English or Spanish (with the other as a redirect). What do you think?Thelmadatter (talk) 14:26, 26 March 2010 (UTC)
 * Actually, I went with Capilla Abierta because the term "open chapel" appears in churches in other countries but they have different designs and purposes. (open 24 hours a day for example) Since the article talks about the Mexican phenomenon of the 16th century, I went with the Spanish name. Hey, youre in Oaxaca this week? We are hoping to spend a few days down your way. Any chance to meet up for lunch or something?

Thelmadatter (talk) 13:42, 27 March 2010 (UTC)
 * We came back last night after visiting a bunch towns and Hierve el Agua. Still have more to visit (such as Santa Maria Atzompa= so Ill be by your way again!Thelmadatter (talk) 02:21, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

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Tidyup reverting
I'm a little confused as to what vandalism I've committed... all of my edits were purely grammatical in nature: correcting run-ons, adding apostrophes, etc. Maybe I'm going about my corrections the wrong way. What is the proper method? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bishop Of X*** (talk • contribs)


 * Well, for starters, you changed the name of Ludacris' character in Crash (2005 film) to "Boss Nigger"...and introduced a bunch of other factual errors. If you wish to keep editing Wikipedia, I suggest you re-examine your editing style. -- nsaum75 ¡שיחת! &lrm; 03:30, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

I heartily apologize for the vandalism my account has caused. I only set this account up recently, and it seems my son took it upon himself to do some editing in my name. I'll be changing my password, and you can be sure it won't happen again.

Your photos...
Are absolutely awsome! Thank you for sharing on WP. Koppenlady (talk) 23:17, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

I realize I was wrong
I didn't think WP:BLP was that wide and reaching about opinions over someone's verdict, not person, but I would have removed it immediately if an administrator told me. In fact, one did, and a second later another banned me. I think since this was already dealt with one administrator, the second administrator's action was unwarranted. Amoruso (talk) 21:10, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

Mountains in the Golan Heights
Still interested in merging all of them into this article? It seems like the only sensible solution to all the differences on naming and such. I am not sure, but I think the same wording used for the Golan Heights article could be used here as well. No? Yazan (talk) 11:03, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
 * I wish nsaum would reply to this. --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 22:58, 11 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry, I meant to reply to this sooner, but got distracted by real life and forgot about it. As I have stated previously, most of the articles lack WP:RS and even those articles that do have some sort of sourcing, the content is rather short and repetitious.  Aside from Mt. Hermon, which seems to be a longer article with facts unique unto itself, I do believe that merging most of them into one article on Mountains in the Golan Heights would be preferable and logical. Perhaps Malik Shabazz should be brought in on this as well, as he has had some involvement in the current dipute(s) at the related article(s).
 * Great then, I agree that Mt. Hermon should have a separate article, it is definitely notable inofitself. We also don't have any naming dispute about that, I assume. Best, Yazan (talk) 02:34, 12 April 2010 (UTC)

Chapulines
ha ha ha ha ... I dont know about you, but I cant get those things past my lips! Thanks for the chuckle.Thelmadatter (talk) 17:25, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
 * BTW... uploading a ton of pics in Commons under AlejandroLinaresGarcia from Ocotlán de Morelos, Villa de Zaachila,Zaachila, Cuilapam de Guerrero, San Bartolo Coyotepec and others whose names I cant think of right now. New Ocotlan article should be ready soon.Thelmadatter (talk) 17:35, 6 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Really? They put them in food without people knowing. I wouldnt throw up if I found out I ate them after the fact, I just cant bring myself to put one in my mouth, knowing what it is. I hope you dont mind the question, but I figure you might know and Im curious.... would chapulines be kosher?Thelmadatter (talk) 13:30, 12 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you, and a big bowl of spaghetti for you! Postoak (talk) 05:41, 13 April 2010 (UTC)Spaghetti Bolognese.jpg

Photo: if you happen to know
Since you are a resident Galveston expert ...

Would you happen to know anything about the vintage photograph of Murdoch's on this page: ? It looks like it very early 20th century and I wonder if it isn't public domain. I tried hunting around on Google to see if I could find the same photo elsewhere with more details about it but no such luck. Have you by chance seen it before (i.e. know anything about when it was taken)?

Thanks.

--Mcorazao (talk) 22:39, 18 April 2010 (UTC)


 * Early 1900s. I have a photo-postcard of Murdoch's that has a stamp cancellation date of 1919 on it.  I scanned it a while back and uploaded it to flickr, since the copyright has expired.  http://www.flickr.com/photos/nsaum/697532228/  If you want to use it for the article, let me know, and I will upload it with proper copyright release etc. -- nsaum75 ¡שיחת! &lrm; 22:57, 18 April 2010 (UTC)


 * That would be great! The section on Prohibition in Free State looks a little barren without an image and I thought maybe the article would sell better on FAC with something there. I don't know where I'd find an image that is directly relevant (like a photo of the Maceos or other gang leaders of the era) but I thought at least a photo of some famous structure in the 1910s and early 1920s would suffice. Thanks. --Mcorazao (talk) 23:05, 18 April 2010 (UTC)

Galveston nickname
Hi Nsaum, my apologies, my browser parsed those sources together with "oleander city," making it look on my end like you were removing a couple sources, but not the original nickname. I'll revert back to you if you haven't already. Thanks! &mdash; e. ripley\talk 03:17, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

Critique
Hey,

Ruhrfish had suggested getting another set of eyes to look at Free State before trying to re-submit for FA. I feel like I have gone to the Peer Review well one too many times so I don't want to abuse that process. Karanacs has said she'd look at it again but so far has been too busy. Since you have an obvious interest in the topic I thought you might enjoy the opportunity to tear me a new one. :-) Seriously I think it is ready but it would be good to just get a once over from somebody who has not been involved in editing recently to see if anything about the writing still sounds funny.

If you're interested ...

--Mcorazao (talk) 14:59, 21 April 2010 (UTC)

Tel Saki
Hello Nsaum75. I was wondering whether the word Saki in (תל סאקי‎, Tel Saki), means anything in particular in Hebrew. Because it means something in Arabic, and having the Tel instead of Har, leads me to believe that it is derived from the Arabic word. Any ideas? Thanks. Yazan (talk) 08:41, 23 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Hebrew is not my first language, so you might be better off asking a native speaker, but my understanding is no. However the Hebrew the word "ma-shakeh" (root word is shakeh), roughly translates to someone who brings a drink or provides a drink.  So I could see how language drift might affect pronunciation, but like I said, you'd probably do better asking a native speaker.  Anyhow, what does "Saki" mean in Arabic?  -- nsaum75 ¡שיחת! &lrm; 06:55, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Ha! Very, very interesting. Saki (ساقي) in Arabic means exactly the same, a person who brings or provides a drink. It makes more sense now, I'll try to find someone who might be able to fix the Hebrew then. Thanks. Yazan (talk) 07:17, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Hah interesting indeed! Well "languages come from other languages" -- and Arabic, Aramaic and Hebrew have all borrowed from one another over the centuries...I've always thought it would be interesting to do a study of the relationship between three languages and trace how many modern words might have a common ancestor or be the product of language shift. But that will have to wait for another life time, as I already have too many "projects" on my "to do" list :-)  Regards -- nsaum75 ¡שיחת! &lrm; 07:29, 24 April 2010 (UTC)
 * Indeed. I am no linguist, but I know from friends who had to learn Hebrew (a mandatory class in both Archaeology and Political Science majors back home ;) ) that the grammar and the basic (say, ancient?) vocabulary is almost identical. I am not sure how modern Hebrew/Arabic are in comparison though. I would think Aramaic was the main source (for both languages), being the lingua franca in the region for an extended period of time. At least the 3-letter root system is shared between all living Semitic languages. Best. Yazan (talk) 07:40, 24 April 2010 (UTC)

Mountains in the Golan Heights (2)
Hi Nsaum75. Thank you for your message. The draft article wasn't on my watch list and I wasn't aware of the discussion on the Talk page. I'll hold off moving anything until there's something resembling consensus. Thanks again. — Malik Shabazz Talk/Stalk 03:32, 25 April 2010 (UTC)

Tx.
Keef halik. Charah. Or ... shtooyot. Take your pick. Tx for the head's-up. Seems like on-wiki canvassing to me. And I'll point out -- it directly followed a 3RR on him. And Carol and I being on the opposite sides of an AfD -- where her side did not prevail. At least now I know, if editors from that project appear on my pages, that they are there due to improper canvassing. BTW -- editors have differences, but that editor's 8 blocks so far, and my experience w/him, suggests to me a lesser appreciation for the rules here than I would hope for in my colleagues.

Alex Jones
Hey, you spend time in Texas right? May I ask you how big is Alex Jones there and in the United States? --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 23:29, 29 April 2010 (UTC)

stay off
stay off me talk page. you lie and attack against me and other editor just prove extent that jew will go to revise history!!!! Ani medjool (talk)