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Joseph Priestley lead image alignment
I've gone ahead and spammed the RfC participants for their feedback on the Major options. Madcoverboy (talk) 17:58, 23 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Thank you! Awadewit (talk) 18:55, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

As promised
I finally got pictures of the gravestones of Joesph, along with Mary and Henry in Riverview Cemetery. I made a category for them on Commons. Joseph's marker is about 10 inches (25 cm) directly behind a large modern stone marker erected in 1971, which makes it fairly difficult to photograph. The good news is the modern stone seems to have protected Joseph's stone from weathering as badly as Mary and Henry's have (his is much more legible than theirs, though it is also a few years younger).

Also got more pictures of the house and am uploading them slowly - got panoramas of the major rooms - lab, library, dining, bedroom, summer kitchen, as well as a nice new sunny panorama of the house from the river side. I have a bunch more single shots to upload but need to compare them to existing images on Commons to see if it is worth uploading them. Ruhrfisch &gt;&lt;&gt; &deg; &deg; 18:34, 23 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Wonderful! My pictures are rather dim, since it was cloudy when I was there. I'm also comparing them. Awadewit (talk) 18:56, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

DYK June 14
I have responded to your comment regarding my DYK submission for United Kingdom Election Results. I would most appreciate it if you could suggest an alternate hook that would be satisfactory. Thank you, Cirt (talk) 19:30, 23 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I have suggested an alternate hook that will hopefully be satisfactory. Cirt (talk) 19:40, 23 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I see it has already been dealt with. Awadewit (talk) 16:20, 24 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Ah I see, no worries. Cirt (talk) 22:48, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

Boulton images
I added an image,. And is, which seems to be the same as the sword one you objected to, OK?--Wehwalt (talk) 00:20, 24 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Also, the OTRS permissions have gone through.--Wehwalt (talk) 14:09, 24 June 2009 (UTC)
 * The beam engine is fine. The sword image at Commons is a puzzle. It looks like the V&A is trying to release it, but each image needs a separate OTRS ticket. They seem to be trying to use a blanket OTRS ticket. I'll see what I can find out about that. Awadewit (talk) 16:09, 24 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Thank you. I'd like a Boulton decorative work in there that's free use, and short of smuggling a camera into a museum, this is the only one I conveniently can find.  Fair use would be easy, there's a ton of images on the Boulton bicentenary site.--Wehwalt (talk) 16:18, 24 June 2009 (UTC)


 * As of right now, I think we have image compliance. Do you think you could check and if so strike your oppose?--Wehwalt (talk) 23:23, 24 June 2009 (UTC)
 * You've struck out the grounds for the oppose, but you haven't struck out the Criterion 3 oppose itself!--Wehwalt (talk) 10:28, 25 June 2009 (UTC)


 * Fixed! Awadewit (talk) 23:36, 26 June 2009 (UTC)


 * I've made changes I think address what you want. However, I'd appreciate it if you'd look it over.  Still hopeful of making the weekend promotion rounds, but if it doesn't, there's always Tuesday.--Wehwalt (talk) 00:59, 6 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Just so you know, the only thing I disagreed with was saying that the engine "drove the Industrial Revolution" or similar phrasing. I did say it made possible large scale industrialisation and the development of the industrial city.  I don't think there's much debate about that.  Let me know on FAC page.--Wehwalt (talk) 11:44, 6 July 2009 (UTC)

thanks for the heads-up
I have a different hook at: Template talk:Did you know--GrapedApe (talk) 00:59, 24 June 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks - I've added a comment there. Awadewit (talk) 16:25, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

Quartermaster award
Re this at TT:DYK, I've added lots of refs. Pls look over.74.212.14.226 (talk) 22:53, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

GA reassessment of The Botanic Garden
I have conducted a reassessment of this article as part of the GA Sweeps process. I have a few concerns about the prose, which you may find at Talk:The Botanic Garden/GA1. Thanks. Jezhotwells (talk) 20:31, 26 June 2009 (UTC)

DYK Anselm of Meissen
Sorry, I just don't get your criticism of my DYK nom of Anselm of Meissen. I'll better stop contributing there, as the criteria applied to DYK are hard to understand anyway. Some articles are ignored or heavily criticized, others are readily accepted. For example, right now, it says "that Liebotschaner Beer, produced by some United States breweries, was originally brewed in and named after the Czech village of Libočany (pictured)?" That is false. The beer was originally brewed in and named after the Austrian resp. Sudeten German village of Liebotschan. Czechs had nothing to do with brewing, they later took over the village, renamed it, and expelled the Germans. That entry was right below mine, you could have seen it. -- Matthead Discuß   19:14, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

H.M.S. Pinafore
It's been promoted. Thanks for all your help! Best regards, -- Ssilvers (talk) 17:28, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

Cartman Gets an Anal Probe
A second opinion was called for at the above which I have sought, with, I feel, only limited success, to provide. The only problem as i see it is the background section near the start of the article. All other sections are fine. have a look at my notes and feel free to ping me for a discussion. hamiltonstone (talk) 06:15, 29 June 2009 (UTC)

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Billie Jean Video
Hi, I want ask you about Billie Jean Video, How did you do this Video? Is there any programs to Convert any Video to ogg Format like what you did, Thanks --Centrino7 (talk) 06:35, 30 June 2009 (UTC)
 * I used ffmpeg2theora. There is advice at Commons about transcoding video. It is a bit hard to follow initially, but if I can learn (I'm no techie) anyone can! Awadewit (talk) 14:55, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

GA pass
Congrats; Cartman Gets an Anal Probe has been successfully passed by both me and Hamiltonstone. I'll be adding it to the list in a bit.  The Flash  {talk} 00:44, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Apparently one of Mary Shelley's lesser known works... Ottava Rima (talk) 01:02, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
 * She was really ahead of her time, working with animation. Awadewit (talk) 15:37, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

WikiProject Romanticism
Awadewit, I see that you have contributed greatly to the article, Mary Shelley. Would you like to comment, discuss or show your support at my proposal of WikiProject Romanticism? You may do so at WikiProject Council/Proposals/Romanticism. Thank you for your attention. All the best, Kayau (Talk to me! See what I've done! Sign my guestbook!) 05:28, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I don't have time to officially participate in a WikiProject at the moment, but I will lend any support I can. I will review, help with sources, etc. Awadewit (talk) 15:38, 3 July 2009 (UTC)

Quick check needed
Could you please look over User:Proteins/Draft_Welcome? I slung it together this morning as a meta-page to conjoin the Welcome pages for the individual WikiProjects and to avoid redundancy. It might advance our goals as well, especially as the first impression. I'd like to have a few of you check it before I refer it to MA today so, yes, this is a rush job. Thanks! Proteins (talk) 18:51, 3 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Doing now. Awadewit (talk) 16:41, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

The Hardy Boys
Dear Awadewit, I know you are very busy, but I am kind of at my wit's end. Since you were kind enough to review this article when it was a GA candidate, I thought I would ask your advice. There's a big dispute going on over at Talk: The Hardy Boys re: the cultural impact section, specifically, whether the sources that talk about gay readers should be included. I would really appreciate your input, if you have the time. Thanks, Ricardiana (talk) 18:52, 3 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I see the problem. I will try to comment today or tomorrow. Awadewit (talk) 17:09, 4 July 2009 (UTC)


 * A thousand thanks. I understand, of course, if you disagree with me; I respect your opinion and I look forward to your input. I've posted links the relevant sources on the Hardy Boys talk page. Thanks, Ricardiana (talk) 22:26, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

Book
Gaull, Marilyn. English Romanticism: The Human Context. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1988.


 * Chapter III Children's Litarture and Education (subheadings - The Didactic Background, Rousseau and His Influence, Maria Edgeworth, Educational Systems, William Godwin, Charles and Mary Lamb, Poems for Children, Robert Southey and "The Three Bears", The Birth of Fantasy).

Ottava Rima (talk) 21:56, 3 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Thanks! It is one of those nice overarching chapters. Awadewit (talk) 17:09, 4 July 2009 (UTC)

Sarah Trimmer
Hello Awadewit,

It's me again. I'm currently translating your article "Sarah Trimmer" in french. I saw you put some comments about not linking names to WP articles. In the other hand I saw you created the article "John Gregory (moralist)". By any chance is he the "John Gregory" you mention in the section "An Easy Introduction to the Knowledge of Nature" ?

Best regards. Giovanni-P (talk) 12:11, 6 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Thanks - I'm excited to see the French translation! I missed linking him and have done so! Thanks! Awadewit (talk) 03:18, 8 July 2009 (UTC)

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I know you're stacked out but ...
would you have time to write a very short article (say four to six paragraphs) explaining what plagiarism is and how to avoid it for newbies? It's for the Milhist Academy. If you have time it would be great ... A trillion thanks in advance,  Roger Davies  talk 18:20, 9 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Will do - can I promise it next weekend? I'm going out of town in a few days. Awadewit (talk) 02:01, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Can't you just crib from yourself and that FC dispatch? The irony makes it all worth while :) -- Der Wohltemperierte Fuchs ( talk ) 02:48, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
 * That'll be lovely :)  Roger Davies  talk 08:20, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

Guidance
I caught your name through a few random clicks, and I wondered if, given your expertise in literature, you wouldn't mind offering me some guidance as to how I can get Grub Street (sandbox) into something resembling a workable article? I'm a bit rudderless right now, its just a loose collection of facts, rather than a coherent description of a place, the people in it, the things they did, and the impact it all had. Parrot of Doom (talk) 20:03, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I would be happy to - give me a few days. (By the way, I saw you nominated Mary Tofts at GAN! One of my professors uses that story a lot in his classes, so it is wonderful to see we have good article on her now.) Awadewit (talk) 14:50, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I'm hoping to have old Mary at FA at some point. Its being reviewed at GAN now, but I managed to find an online source of a tonne of relevant material to the case, its all waiting to go in.  I may put the forward for 1 April 2010 TFA... Parrot of Doom (talk) 18:35, 11 July 2009 (UTC)
 * No problem, I've been sidetracked for the last few days but am still tinkering with it, trying to tie things together. The most glaring omission I can think of right now is a proper section on legacy. Parrot of Doom (talk) 23:00, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

File source problem with File:SarahTrimmer.jpg
Can you provide a better source for this? Sfan00 IMG (talk) 23:59, 10 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Someone has added the National Portrait Gallery. I think that is sufficiently reliable. Awadewit (talk) 00:02, 11 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Using NPG as a source for image information OK
 * Using NPG as a source for an actual image NO - as PD-art doesn't according to some people apply in respect of

works from the UK. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 00:46, 11 July 2009 (UTC)


 * This is all very up in the air and changes daily. Awadewit (talk) 00:54, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

FAR
I've replied. In short it wasn't about people saving FAs. There are just too many and unless the WikiProjects change their culture, impossible. It was more about half-cleaned up articles scraping home due to lack of or apathetic reviewers.  YellowMonkey  ( cricket calendar poll! ) paid editing=POV 05:44, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

ACPD pages created
I've created two initial pages for the ACPD: Please add them to your watchlist, stop by, and so forth. The latter page has a couple of logistical issues that we should discuss sooner rather than later, so I'd appreciate if you could find some time to comment on them.
 * Advisory Council on Project Development
 * Advisory Council on Project Development/Forum

Thanks! Kirill [talk] [pf] 13:33, 11 July 2009 (UTC)

Request for advice about films' themes
Hello, I do not know if you remember me from a discussion here about a film's themes, but I took your words to heart in trying to improve the thematic aspect of film articles. I was wondering now, based on your academic background, if you could clarify the distinctions between "Themes", "Interpretations", and "Critical analysis" when it comes to film articles. For example, I am developing a sub-article for Fight Club (film) at User:Erik/Themes in Fight Club. How do you think one should go about titling articles such as these or even sections such as American Beauty (film)? Please let me know if I need to go into further detail about my intentions. — Erik (talk • contrib) 16:09, 12 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Hi! I'm so happy you are delving into this - those are tough films to write articles on! I tend to think of "Themes" as explicit and implicit messages conveyed by the film. "Interpretations", to me, signifies slightly broader. I would group entire readings of films based on theories such as feminist criticism, Marxist criticism, etc. under such a heading and discuss themes, genre, cinematography, and everything else from each of those perspectives. I'm not sure how to use "Critical analysis", frankly. Would this be in opposition to "Reception"? A sort of scholars vs. film critics sort of thing? Does any of this make sense to you? Awadewit (talk) 03:40, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
 * "Interpretations" did strike me as broader because some of the academic resources do not address themes. For example, the cultural critics in my Fight Club "Failure as social commentary" section share their take on why the film does not work to present to its audiences.  I'm not sure what the typical theory groups are.  Would critiques of Fight Club's portrayal of masculinity fall under feminist criticism?  Lastly, "Critical analysis" seemed like an academic title, so it wouldn't include newspaper critics' thoughts. :)  It may be too vague to ever use, though... "Themes" and "Interpretations" may suffice.  Is there any particular distinction made between them?  Seems like some overlap in these definitions. — Erik  (talk • contrib) 05:39, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

South Park and Philosophy
I'd be happy to. I'll breeze through both books again to find some info on the episode. All work and school and no play lately ...busy busy busy. I'll try my best to get it to you within a week or two. - SoSaysChappy (talk) 05:52, 13 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks - there is no rush. Awadewit (talk) 03:33, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Time Traveler's wife
Congratulations on the FA! Maybe you can even get it to TFA in August if it doesn't seem too promotional... r ʨ anaɢ talk/contribs 01:06, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I thought of that, but then I thought it might seem a teensy promotional. I'm wondering if the traffic will go up dramatically or if people will just go to the film article! Awadewit (talk) 03:33, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Oh man, this is one of my favorite novels ever and I didn't comment at its FAC? That's just sad! Congratulations, by the way... I am sorry I didn't leave my two cents :) Fvasconcellos (t·c) 03:01, 14 July 2009 (UTC)
 * You can always leave your 2c on the talk page! :) Awadewit (talk) 03:33, 14 July 2009 (UTC)

Stanford Memorial Church
Hey A, before you go flying off (why does everyone seem to be going on vacation but me?), I wanted you to know that I have re-nomed the MemChu article. Could you please go over there and add your support? Thanks, and have a fun time, you lucky stiff! ;) --Christine (talk) 04:32, 14 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I didn't have time to rereview the article before I left - sorry! I'll try to do so soon. Awadewit (talk) 14:34, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

Peer review request – Frenchification of Brussels
Hello, I saw you listed as a peer review volunteer, and I thought you might be interested in giving Frenchification of Brussels a peer review. It details the process through which Brussels went from an all Dutch speaking city to a mostly French speaking city with a small Dutch minority, and the linguistic tensions associated with it. If you could lend a hand or some comments, it would be much appreciated. Thanks! - Oreo Priest  talk 05:15, 15 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I'm afraid I don't have time at the moment - sorry! Awadewit (talk) 14:34, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

German unification images
(copied from German Unification FA talk page) Images of File:Prussiamap.gif and File:Kolonialbesitz.png The latter is not necessary to the article on German Unification, but it should be necessary to an article on the German Empire (Second Empire, whatever we call it). I've removed it from Unification. I'm not sure what needs to be "fixed" in it. It's a Ruhrfisch adaptation. Re the former, it is important to this article. What is wrong with it? Auntieruth55 (talk) 17:22, 12 July 2009 (UTC) Auntieruth55 (talk) 16:19, 17 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Please see my explanations at the FAC. Awadewit (talk) 18:00, 18 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I dealt with everything except possibly this one. I don't know how to deal with this one. [:File:Germanempire 1871 english plus language.jpg] Auntieruth55 (talk) 19:45, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

I Englished the high resolution one that was original in the article (problem was that it was in german), and replaced the low resolution image of questionable origin with this one. This should address your questions. I've made notes on it on the proper page in the assessment here. Auntieruth55 (talk) 21:03, 21 July 2009 (UTC)


 * content issues dealt with. One last image (at the bottom of the comments page) to deal with on the map. I've changed the map, translated it, and it's higher resolution, and a well sourced German map from Wikicommons. Auntieruth55 (talk) 19:07, 22 July 2009 (UTC)

TFA day
Congrats! :) Cirt (talk) 07:25, 18 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Ditto! Always a fun 24 hours.  Hope it leaves the article not too battered!--Wehwalt (talk) 10:28, 18 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Thanks! Awadewit (talk) 14:33, 18 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Yeah, huzzah for Awad and Tom P. Setting vandalism phaser to stun. Scartol  •  Tok  16:12, 18 July 2009 (UTC)

The Plunge
I hope that works out well :) Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 16:30, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Me too. Awadewit (talk) 16:38, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Holy crap! YOU'RE Adrienne Wadewitz????
 * Kee kee. Just kidding. I'm actually contemplating doing the same thing except no one would really care if I did, good or bad... --Moni3 (talk) 17:04, 18 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Maybe you should give back that award for working incognito then. Just kidding. Scartol  •  Tok  01:19, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * You know what they say about anonymity and virginity :) Seriously, if there's a Barnstar of Courage, give yourself one, and know that I echo Sandy's wishes. Fvasconcellos (t·c) 20:13, 20 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I like it, 'cause I always wondered what "awadewit" meant. Of course, you're talking to the girl who has a need, like the Whos, to shriek out, "I'm here; I'm here; I'm here; I'm here"!!! ;) --Christine (talk) 20:40, 20 July 2009 (UTC)

The Lucy poems
I've nomed at FAC. I think its in much better shape now, thanks to so much input and review. Ceoil (talk) 17:08, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Ok. I'll add it to my watchlist straightaway! Awadewit (talk) 17:26, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Sorry...didn't mean to shock. The alt text thing is new to me, thanks for looking after. Ceoil (talk) 17:43, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Dashes also need to be fixed. I'll leave a message at 's talk page. Awadewit (talk) 17:46, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Great. I feel doubly responsible, with Liz only semi active. This knid of help is much appreciated. Ceoil (talk) 18:00, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm still finding some grammar errors. Can you help me copyedit everything one more time? (Next time let me know ahead of time!) Awadewit (talk) 18:26, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Ok. Point taken. Ceoil (talk) 22:53, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * A day or too. I've taken your name off till done. You are very much a major contrbutor to the page, and we thank you. let me finish the ce.... Ceoil (talk) 23:11, 19 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I've gone through everything once. Thanks for giving that bit of a breather! Awadewit (talk) 00:25, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Appreciated. I suppose I was presumptuous noming before asking if you were happy. Ceoil (talk) 20:24, 23 July 2009 (UTC)
 * No worries - I'm just a perfectionist. Awadewit (talk) 01:58, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Ethnic groups discussion
Hi. I've started a discussion here inspired by a comment you made in a featured article discussion. I would appreciate your thoughts if you have any. Cordless Larry (talk) 22:35, 19 July 2009 (UTC)

Joseph Priestley
Dear Awadewit,

The translation of your work Joseph Priestley is now a featured article on the French Wikipedia. Congratulations for your outstanding contribution to the "free encyclopedia".

Kind regards. Giovanni-P (talk) 08:18, 22 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Wonderful! That is so cool! Awadewit (talk) 02:11, 23 July 2009 (UTC)


 * Yeah, way cool. Odd, though, that they're using the present tense "est" rather than a past tense. Priestley lives! Scartol  •  Tok  14:13, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
 * About tense : In French we usually use what we name le présent de narration rather than past. It makes a narration much more living and easier to read (and write). French people usually think once dead, you remain forever a philosopher, a writer or a mathematician (le talent ne meurt jamais). Kind regards. Giovanni-P (talk) 08:41, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

Fight Club
Hello, I responded to your concern at the FAC page. :) I will definitely be working on Interpretations of Fight Club to accompany the main article; I want to set a gold standard here!  By the way, nice to meet another Hoosier... just finished five years last spring.  Missing the cream and crimson already! — Erik  (talk • contrib) 01:46, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
 * We have a sports team? I must have missed that while onwiki. :) Awadewit (talk) 01:57, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Re: Thank you!
blush Thanks for the kind words! But think nothing of it, it's the least I could do in return for the many contributions you've made to the `pedia in general, and the help you've given me and the Shakespeare wikiproject specifically. Do feel free to drop me a note if you think I can help in any way: if time allows I'll always be happy to help in any way I can. --Xover (talk) 12:45, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks - it is always such a pleasure to work with you! Awadewit (talk) 02:25, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Z Marcas
I'm trying to decide whether or not to make an article about Z Marcas, a Balzac novelette of 10,000 words (27 pages). It's mentioned a fair amount in the HdB literature, but almost always in the same context: While looking over the discussion on the talk page for Mounseer Nongtongpaw, I was struck by a comment from : "This article provides the best one-stop information on Nongtongpaw anywhere. What more can a Wikipedia article do?" I expect the least I can do is the same for Z Marcas. Although it will be very short, maybe it's worth making the article anyway. Thoughts? Scartol •  Tok  14:47, 24 July 2009 (UTC)
 * 1) It discusses his political musings of the moment
 * 2) He was walking around one day and saw the name on a shop sign and began raving about how distinctive and evocative the name was
 * I agree with Qp - if there are sources, make an article! We are creating "the sum of all human knowledge", right? Besides, someday, presumably, there will be more to add to the article, as more people publish on the story. Awadewit (talk) 02:27, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I spent all that time looking up info on it, so I might as well. But as for the whole "There will be more to add later" argument.. If 100 years has only produced enough for a tiny article, I don't know how much hope I have for more in the future. (I suppose it's possible that we'll discover some secret diary where he reveals that Z Marcas is based on his father.) Scartol  •  Tok  11:31, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
 * You never know - look at Shelley's works. There was almost nothing published on anything besides Frankenstein until the 1970s. Perhaps this story will come into vogue. :) Awadewit (talk) 13:48, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

Humor
You're really tuning it up lately! Sandy Georgia (Talk) 23:46, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I'm trying to develop a sense of humor. Awadewit (talk) 23:48, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
 * The breakfast food went over my head! Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 23:53, 25 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I was playing off Laser's offer of Krispy Kremes. I was also alluding to the fact that in old movies, breakfast was a symbol for sex since they could not show sex on the screen. I was claiming to be out of breakfast food, therefore very busy at night. :) Awadewit (talk) 00:03, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Well, when I miss it, I miss it good ! (I should watch more old movies :)  Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 00:04, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
 * It would be untoward of me to ask just how much Awadewit is getting, such as it is she is unable to keep any breakfast food in the house at all. An enviable amount, I imagine. Brava. --Moni3 (talk) 00:21, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the reminder, Moni: that's why I love you! Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 00:25, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

Sheesh: I am so outdated! http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=breakfast+food Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 17:09, 26 July 2009 (UTC)

Stating the unnecessary
I know you know that articles are never complete. There are places my articles can be improved, and I know where they are. I just need to get around to it. These deficiencies sure beat the hell out of the crap that used to be there, though.

If there are places in your articles that should be improved, they should be stated in the open. What Ottava Rima is doing pisses me off. I cannot expect all editors to have courage, and I cannot admire everyone I come across but this tactic is distinctly cheap and I do not respect it.

It must be the day for stating the unnecessary. --Moni3 (talk) 17:33, 26 July 2009 (UTC)


 * I think we all know that articles are never perfect. Awadewit (talk) 03:35, 27 July 2009 (UTC)


 * (to A) For the record, Ottava did not say anything about you in his emails. Whatever he may say or has said, I still have the utmost respect for you as an editor. Dabomb87 (talk) 17:55, 26 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks - that's nice to hear. :) Awadewit (talk) 03:35, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

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Many thanks for your great review. I believe all your comments have now been addressed. Bests.--Garrondo (talk) 13:40, 28 July 2009 (UTC)
 * I've responded - my last concern is the lead. I've proposed a new version at Talk:Huntington's disease. Awadewit (talk) 21:48, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Kudos
Just read your signpost article. Kudos for taking the time to help out at the academy. The NIH was lucky to have such fine editors such as yourself, Tim, etc. on hand to introduce Wikipedia. TwilligToves (talk) 05:26, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Thanks! Awadewit (talk) 21:45, 31 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Yeah, nice job. Scartol  •  Tok  22:20, 1 August 2009 (UTC)

A bit of help
I think I might be able to do the right thing here, but in all likelyhood, I would probably end up making at least one mistake. Do you think you could lend a hand at User talk:NuclearWarfare? Thanks, NW ( Talk ) 04:01, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Done. Awadewit (talk) 21:49, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Teaching in the mornings
For your sharp pen, community interest, and old-school cluestick use, you are invited to join the Old Codgers' League. (which is not an invite-only group, but it's so hard to hear these days even when someone's talking right to ya...) +sj +  15:10, 30 July 2009 (UTC)
 * Cute. :) Awadewit (talk) 21:51, 31 July 2009 (UTC)

Question on public domain image
I was at the Nixon library and they had on display Nixon's 1947 congressional ID, which I photographed and then cropped so as to get the picture. Would this be a public domain image? They also had the special passport they issued to him in 1947 when he toured Europe with the Herter Commission.--Wehwalt (talk) 05:07, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum - This one? If so, it is now a Federal museum. Therefore, it is all now public domain (or should be). Ottava Rima (talk) 14:11, 1 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Yes, but just because they are exhibiting something doesn't make it public domain. They have an exhibit of the covers of Time that Nixon appeared on, those aren't PD.  For example, the campaign materials were copyright at the time.  I doubt anyone renewed them, but ... My concern is that we don't know where the pictures on Nixon's ID and passport came from.  I trust they don't tell a congressman to go to the drugstore and get passport photos, but who knows?  I think the ID is more likely to be a government photo than the passport.--Wehwalt (talk) 17:41, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * The Congressional ID is a production of the federal government, so that is PD (there is a special photo office for the Congress). I am inclined to think the passport would also be in the PD since it was issued by the federal government and it seems like it was produced by the them as well (no drugstore, as you say). However, I would suggest soliciting a second opinion on the passport from Elcobbola and/or Jappalang about the passport. Awadewit (talk) 17:51, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I will. The passport photo is larger and nicer!  The thing is, all those early Nixon articles have a photo of Nixon from about 1957, I'd like something a little more contemporary.  Nixon didn't have receding hairlines and jowls when he was in his thirties.  Interestingly, I was looking at a display of Nixon 1968 buttons and many show Nixon as a much younger man.  A little vain, I suspect.--Wehwalt (talk) 18:06, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * I am not sure of the context behind the image in concern, so I presume the intent is to have an image of Nixon, circa 1947... The issue that could arise with using his congressional ID would be: was the potrait supplied by Nixon to Congress or did Congress arrange to have a photographer take a photo of Nixon?  The former would be copyrighted to Nixon or his photographer, and the latter would be in public domain.  Nonetheless, there is a National Park Service photo of Nixon in 1950 here (specific link).  Jappalang (talk) 02:07, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Yes, every PD photo of Nixon between 1945 and about 1957 has been challenged and knocked out when I've gone to FAC. The ID in question has a photograph which is rather small, perhaps 3/4 of an inch high.  I doubt they would require a congressman to go seek and get such a picture.  The Herter Commission Passport one looks to be a standard passport size.  However, please keep in mind, this was before the era of common instant photos, and Nixon could not have walked down to the corner drugstore and gotten some shots over lunch, they would have had to have been developed the old fashioned way.  I consider it very unlikely they were gotten by Nixon privately.  Wondering if I should use these shots.  Thanks for the photo, by the way, I will add it to the article shortly.--Wehwalt (talk) 04:10, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Media review
I currently have peer reviews opened for "We Are the World" (here) and Bubbles (chimpanzee) (here). They are both articles that I'm hoping to make FAs. I was wondering if you could check over the non-free files in the articles and perform a media review? This would ensure that the rationales are good enough for the future FACs, and possibly save time there as well. The peer reviews were only opened a few days ago, so there is no rush. Take as much as you need. Thanks.  Pyrrhus  16 ''' 20:21, 1 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Done! Awadewit (talk) 01:26, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

Stanford Memorial Church
I'm leaving Featured article candidates/Stanford Memorial Church/archive2 to Karanacs because I'm too close to the topic in bad ways. I'm uncertain whether images are clear, so please drop a note on the FAC before Karanacs goes through on Tuesday? Sandy Georgia (Talk) 20:39, 2 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Not sure why there is any uncertainty - I've been posting there every day recently. My oppose is unstruck. We are still waiting for OTRS confirmation on one image. Awadewit (talk) 20:43, 2 August 2009 (UTC)

HMS Endeavour
Thanks for your comments at Endeavour's FAC. I've replaced the Bayldon image with a nice-looking Atkins from 1794, which hopefully addresses your query. As suggested I've also asked John Hill to update the Commons licence on his photot _I'm not sure I agree with you re the need for this, but as the image has been replaced anyway its an academic discussion at this point. If he updates the licence I can at least use the image in future articles.

Any further suggestions or comments welcome. Euryalus (talk) 00:50, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Revisited FAC. It is best to be meticulous about documentation for these images. If we get that now, there will be no issues in the future. Awadewit (talk) 02:28, 3 August 2009 (UTC)


 * Agreed, but don't strike your oppose just yet - John Hill has also updated the permission on the Commons page for his image, and I've put it back in the article, now in the "Replica" section. Feel free to let me know if this last-minute image swap has creates any issues. Euryalus (talk) 03:34, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * That is a funny edit by John. It is good to go. Awadewit (talk) 03:37, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Cane toad
Thanks again  YellowMonkey  ( cricket photo poll! ) paid editing=POV 02:53, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * My pleasure. Who knew about the Psychoactive toad?! Awadewit (talk) 03:10, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Well I didn't. That's the other thing about FAR. A lot of the old ones need to be expanded a lot due to random coverage. Lake Burley Griffin and Australia at the Winter Olympics have taken more than 25 hours already.  YellowMonkey  ( cricket photo poll! ) paid editing=POV 03:14, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * That is an enormous amount of work. Perhaps you should be paid! :) Awadewit (talk) 03:22, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Well, the idealistic thing about FAR is completely unrealistic.  YellowMonkey  ( cricket photo poll! ) paid editing=POV 03:24, 3 August 2009 (UTC)
 * Seriously. Let's all be Renaissance-people. Awadewit (talk) 03:37, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Penda
Hi -- can you send me a pdf of whatever you have from the Bassett? Thanks! Mike Christie (talk) 22:51, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

Barnstar
Srsly, my head would have exploded weeks ago. Keep your chin up.
 * I've never received that barnstar. :) Awesome. Awadewit (talk) 01:19, 4 August 2009 (UTC)

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