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New baseball article :P

Here's Paul Krichell, may you do the GA review, or copyedit for me. Thanks Secret ^account 17:41, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

Btw I fixed your concern on Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Ben Paschal/archive1. Thanks Secret ^account 18:27, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

Glaciergate

Glaciergate just got recreated. You killed it before. Do we have to go through RFD again? William M. Connolley (talk) 00:05, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

David Pearson (NASCAR driver) GA review

Thank you for spending the time on the GA review! I read an article in the recent Signpost about the lack of reviewers. I reviewed a different nominee right after I nominated this one, like I've always done. FYI I waited about 2 months for this article to be reviewed. I completely agree with your assessment, the issues that you have raised prevent it from becoming a Featured Article and I had no thoughts on even trying. I will, of course, continue to watch for reliable sources and I'm sure I will eventually add this information. Royalbroil 18:00, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

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Breaker boy

I just noticed that you are participating in Wikicup so there is great time urgency to get to the next stage. To me, the article is close enough. What concerns me is you only have one edit in 2010, not really enough to qualify for a Wikicup entry unless one tries to qualify on a technicality.

Consider the following: Last section - too short? More info available? Or merge it to another section? Any source to say that there was this job only in the U.S. even though coal is mined worldwide? Consider renaming the importance section something else (I know I suggested the word importance before) Function or tasks of breaker boys? The yellow picture is the most important so consider putting it at the top. The other pictures are less clear, just a group of people. Just make a few good faith changes and you'll qualify for Wikicup and GA at the same time. If I forget remind me in 2-3 days and the GA will be yours. Good article! Suomi Finland 2009 (talk) 19:26, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

I purposely didn't edit the article so you could and then claim credit for Wikicup! If I knew that it wasn't a Wikicup submission, I wouldn't have participated in so much theatre; just give the GA! Will award it tomorrow, have to sign off now. Suomi Finland 2009 (talk) 19:23, 14 February 2010 (UTC)

Congratulations! GA approved. Suomi Finland 2009 (talk) 18:42, 18 February 2010 (UTC)

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Add a "public interest" clause to Oversight

A proposal to add a "public interest" clause to Wikipedia:Oversight has started at Wikipedia_talk:Oversight#Proposal_for_new_.27public_interest.27_clause. SilkTork *^YES! 10:17, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Walter Alva

Hello! Your submission of Walter Alva at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Materialscientist (talk) 07:51, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

Trevor Pinnock GA Review

Hi would you consider leaving the hold open for longer than 5 days. I would be prepared to put in some work to keep this article at GA but this is certainly not my highest priority task on Wikipedia and I don't want to be rushed. The main author of the article hasn't edited Wikipedia at all since I posted my heads up message about it being on the sweep list. I have noticed someone else edit the article today and have posted to their page to see whether they are interested in working with me to keep it GA.--Peter cohen (talk) 23:38, 12 February 2010 (UTC)

Thank you for your patience. I now think the article is ready for inspection.--Peter cohen (talk) 14:19, 19 February 2010 (UTC)

I've now fixed that last point.--Peter cohen (talk) 23:07, 20 February 2010 (UTC)

Improving film articles

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DYK for Walter Alva

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Re:Talk:Butterfly Fly Away/GA1

My second wave of comments have not been addressed. J Milburn (talk) 21:11, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

AFD comment

Can you please be clear on what you mean by the Glenn Murray (1930–40s outfielder) article is written as if he had been a major leaguer. I am attempting to bring it up to standards and save it from deletion, so input will help. Thanks. --Brian Halvorsen (talk) 02:44, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

I have attempted to make it less "misleading." I only named the parent clubs because that is the way it is normally done. I mentioned nothing of playing for the parent team. --Brian Halvorsen (talk) 03:07, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

Again, only affiliated parent clubs were used, the organization he was in, not random teams. The content mentioned it was the "orgainzation," not the team itself. I hope you don't think it was my intention to mislead anyone. --Brian Halvorsen (talk) 03:14, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

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Thanks

Thanks for the GA review on Asia League Ice Hockey! I appreciate your taking the time.--Crossmr (talk) 00:08, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

GAC

I have made edits per your review of the Come What(ever) May article. REZTER ^TALK ø 12:44, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Mail

You've got some ;). Jeffrey Mall (talk • contribs) - 17:51, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Jerry Grote & the Colt 45s

I brought up a debate concerning Jerry Grote and the Colt 45s at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Baseball. I'd like your input on the topic.--Johnny Spasm (talk) 00:25, 27 February 2010 (UTC)

Dire Straits tineline

Please, return me a template code on User:AndreyA/Dire Straits timeline--Andrey! 18:47, 26 February 2010 (UTC)

Thank you--Andrey! 07:26, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

From Wikiproject Baseball Talkpage, Red Sox All Time Roster

If nothing else, I made a first draft of a sortable table with the info in there. Took me about an hour on Microsoft Excel. Still a few glitches, but otherwise, tell me what you think. Doc Quintana (talk) 20:17, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

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GA Sweeps Completed!

Thanks to everyone's amazing efforts in February, we have reviewed all of the articles and are now finished with Sweeps! There are still about 30 articles currently on hold, and once those reviews are completed, I will send you a final message about Sweeps process stats including the total number of articles that were passed and failed. If you have one of these open reviews, be sure to update your count when the review is completed so I can compile the stats. You can except to receive your award for reviewing within the next week or two. Although the majority of the editors did not start Sweeps at the beginning in August 2007 (myself included), over 50 editors have all come together to complete a monumental task and improve many articles in the process. I commend you for sticking with this often challenging task and strengthening the integrity of the GA WikiProject as well as the GAs themselves. I invite you to take a break from reviewing (don't want you to burn out!) and then consider returning/starting to review GANs and/or contribute to GAR reviews. With your assistance, we can help bring the backlog down to a manageable level and help inspire more editors to improve articles to higher classes and consider reviewing themselves. Again, thank you for putting up with difficult reviews, unhappy editors, numerous spam messages from me, and taking the time to help with the process, I appreciate your efforts! --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 02:40, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

Meckiff

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Thanx a lot

Hey Wizardman.

Thanks a lot for pointing out many of the issues concerned with the article 2003 Afro-Asian Games. Your suggestions have opened my eyes a little more. I'll try to rectify these issues as soon as possible.

Cheers!

Ankitbhatt (talk) 07:02, 28 February 2010 (UTC)

I have rectified many of the issues regarding the article 2003 Afro-Asian Games. I request you to have a second look at the article and tell me what you think.

Appreciate your efforts.

Cheers,

Ankitbhatt (talk) 09:26, 1 March 2010 (UTC)

If you noticed, you said that I have to create sub-sections for each sport. Today is March 2, and I have till March 4 to complete all the suggestions so as to be able to obtain GA status for the article right? I feel 2 days is rather insufficient for the task. Is it so necessary for GA status? If it is, then i request you to put the review on hold for a few more days so that I can complete the work. The reference part will be completed very soon.

Anyways, cheers.

Ankitbhatt (talk) 06:36, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

There is just that last thing to do, namely to create separate sub-articles for each sport. That will take some time. But other than that, all the issues concerning the article have been rectified. If you have any new suggestions or problems, please do not hesitate to tell me.

Ankitbhatt (talk) 16:14, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

AfD nomination of Jerry Babb

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Stan Benjamin

I was in the hospital for two weeks following a episode. I didn't see any other major concerns. Also I fixed the Ben Paschal comment. Thanks Secret ^account 12:58, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

Paul Krichell awaits :p Secret ^account 16:45, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

Btw I'm willing to help you out in Operation Big Bear. Secret ^account 17:22, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

I sent you a question

and I'm waiting on a reply on it. --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 09:56, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

Replied. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 14:01, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

you have new message. --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 19:07, 2 March 2010 (UTC)

Reply sent. --Supreme Deliciousness (talk) 21:33, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

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Derick Neikirk GA review

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Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Ben Paschal/archive2

As the GA reviewer and commenter in the first FAC, you may want to comment on this one. Thanks Secret ^account 13:28, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Kamal Haasan/GA1

I was perusing GAN and saw you were requesting a second opinion on this review. I've given my opinion on the images on the review page. Hope that helps. Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:29, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Chad Knaus

You have a new message Wizardman on this talk page. Nascar1996 02:05, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

Woohoo!

FA! =D After taking a brief look at the Main Page process, it looks like it is too early to make a request for that? -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 00:08, 3 March 2010 (UTC)

I know very little about the process (seems a bit confusing to me), but isn't the pending request for the 10th, not the 9th? -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 19:48, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

Never mind, I see what you mean. I told you I was a little confused. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 19:50, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

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Strange edit

I'm not sure what is going on with this edit. It looks like you're changing the Baseball project tag to use the standardize name (which shouldn't be done "alone" with AWB because it's an insignificant edit), but the edit also removed information from the ChicagoWikiProject tag? –xeno^talk 15:31, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

I think my reasoning for removing was because since it was a future event, the assessment would likely change quite quickly. I won't worry about it now though, when i look through the 2010 season articles in october i'll change it if needed then. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 01:27, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

So assess it when it improves =) At the time it was a stub. Anyways, if it was an isolated thing and manually initiated (as opposed to a rogue find/replace setting), no need to worry. –xeno^talk 22:02, 6 March 2010 (UTC)

Re: Talk:Philip the Arab and Christianity/GA1

I'm probably not the best choice for closing that - I was mostly doing a prose/technical review, and I really couldn't tell one way or the other whether the content was complete and accurate, as I have no outside knowledge of the subject. Sorry about that. Cheers, Nikkimaria (talk) 17:49, 7 March 2010 (UTC)

Tai Streets

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John Mitchell (football coach) Good Article review

I've expanded the article significantly and rearranged the structure a bit. I believe that I've addressed all of your suggestions. Please take another look and let me know.

Also, another user suggested that the name of the article really should be changed to John Mitchell (American football coach) to fit WP's naming conventions. I agree that this is a more appropriate name, but I don't want to change it while it's being reviewed. If the article is passed as a GA, is it okay to then move the article?— DeeJayK (talk) 19:19, 5 March 2010 (UTC)

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Leonard Bloomfield

The Leonard Bloomfield article is decidedly incomplete, I have worked up the "easy" parts but haven't written up the main components of his linguistic work, his major textbook Language, the impact of his work, etc. I have not been active with this article for some time and it's unlikely I will get back to it any time soon, unfortunately. If you want to put it up for GA that's perfectly fine of course, but I won't be able to participate in the review. Thanks. Jomeara421 (talk) 23:19, 10 March 2010 (UTC)

Philip the Arab and Christianity GAR

Hey, Wizardman. I've brought Philip the Arab and Christianity to GAR. The page is here. G.W. (Talk) 16:08, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

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Yorkshire Captaincy Crisis

Hi. I've made some changes to the article. I've tried to explain the amateur thing in the article, but not sure whether it works and whether it fits in. If not, I'll take it out again! Thanks. --Sarastro1 (talk) 21:50, 11 March 2010 (UTC)

Ping...

...if you can...  Frank  |  talk  17:23, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Just for note (not wiki-related)

Found out last night: Hell's Kitchen Season 7 starts June 7, 2010. Here's a bonus, its two hours every Thursday :) Mitch32^{(We the people in order to form a more perfect union.)} 22:22, 12 March 2010 (UTC)

Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo

I listed this article on the GA nominations page in January and Mephiston999 had volunteered to review it. He left comments on March 2 and I've addressed all of them. The problem is I'm still waiting to be promoted. It's been more than seven days. I left a message on his/her talk page but I've recieved no response. Nothing is wrong with the article (well, as far as I can tell). How can I get it promoted to GA. Do I really have to renominate it? // Gbern3 (talk) 02:59, 13 March 2010 (UTC)

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Talk:Pit Bull/GA2

Left a comment there. At this point I'd just fail it. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 15:55, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

I've reluctantly done so. The nominator has been offline since the day I began the review. Firsfron of Ronchester 23:28, 16 March 2010 (UTC)

Image placeholders

I noticed you left a final warning on User talk:70.109.67.134 for what I assume to be adding the image placeholder to articles. I have been undoing their edits in the same vein since you left that warning but I now feel like I am entering edit warring territory as the IP is revisiting the same articles with the same edits. Should I continue reverting? Should I post to AN/I? For your reference 70.109.67.134 started editing after 70.106.58.181 (talk · contribs) stopped contributing. Thanks Tiderolls 10:18, 17 March 2010 (UTC)

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We're half way through round two, and everything is running smoothly. Hunter Kahn (submissions) leads overall with 650 points this round, and heads pool B. TonyTheTiger (submissions) currently leads pool C, dubbed the "Group of Death", which has a only a single contestant yet to score this round (the fewest of any group), as well five contestants over 100 points (the most). With a month still to go, as well as 16 wildcard places, everything is still to play for. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.

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WP Baseball in the Signpost

WikiProject Report would like to focus on WikiProject Baseball for a Signpost article to be published April 5. This is an excellent opportunity to draw attention to your efforts and attract new members to the project. Would you be willing to participate in an interview? If so, here are the questions for the interview. Feel free to skip any questions that you don't feel comfortable answering. Also, if you know anyone else who would like to participate in the interview, feel free to share this with them. -Mabeenot (talk) 00:58, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

GA responds: Ivar Hippe

I've replied to one of your comments... Question, do you have access to any newspaper archives over in the US? --TIAYN (talk) 08:34, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Manchester United F.C.

This is currently a good article nominee. At the risk of sounding impatient, would you mind reviewing it if you get a chance? Regards, Tom. Tomlock01 (talk) 19:36, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Afonso, Prince Imperial of Brazil

Thank you for your time taking a look at the article. I really appreciate it. However, I'm a little busy right now. How much time do I have to fix the article? Could I have around 24h to do that? Kind regards, --Lecen (talk) 20:20, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

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The Fray

Since Esprit15d bailed, I took over on the GAN. Ten Pound Hammer, his otters and a clue-bat • ^{(Many otters • One bat • One hammer)} 01:32, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Fair use images

Wizardman, I asked you a question in a comment on your message here and will be grateful for a reply there. Regards, Cinosaur (talk) 04:34, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Prince Afonso

Thank you very much for your help in the article about Prince Afonso! Could you tell me what do you think the article needs to be raised to featured grade? Kind regards, --Lecen (talk) 13:47, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Nick Adenhart

Can you check my April 3rd additions to the article? I'm not sure I like them, especially that last sentence. Thanks. -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 08:34, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Honório Carneiro Leão, Marquis of Paraná

Hi, I didn't realise that he had stopped editing. I will take over as a new review. –– Jezhotwells (talk) 12:22, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination

Hi Wizardman, I have a query re: your DYK nomination of Don Black (baseball) here. Might be me being blind, but I can't see the source for the hook in question. Cheers, --BelovedFreak 17:33, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for that. --BelovedFreak 22:58, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Don Black (baseball)

On April 5, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Don Black (baseball), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 12:02, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

Talkback

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Ecology

Hi, I noticed that User:Sasata has reinstated the review on the GAN page, I noticed because I was reading over the article and was about to pick up the review. –– Jezhotwells (talk) 21:53, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

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Comments welcome

As a sportsman, you might have an opinion on the debate at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_College_Basketball#Meaning_of_.22records.22_in_infobox.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 18:16, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Vandal on the loose

FYI. User:Chumblespuz is on the loose as a vandal. I have sent hime two warnings today and another user sent hime one last month. Chris (talk) 20:23, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Thank you. Chris (talk) 22:47, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Userfy

Hey Wizardman, could you please userfy Walter Mendenhall to my userspace? Thanks, Eagles 24/7 (C) 22:15, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Thanks. Eagles 24/7 (C) 22:19, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

April 9 TFA

[1] Didn't make the cut. Bummer. But still, good to have a FA. =) -- Gogo Dodo (talk) 05:44, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Clarence Ransom Edwards

I noticed that you have been reviewing Clarence Ransom Edwards for a couple days. Have you found anything yet? --Kumioko (talk) 19:18, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

No problem thanks. --Kumioko (talk) 19:57, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

I think I fixed everything. I couldn't answer a couple of the questions so I removed it for know. Let me know if you see anything else that needs to be fixed. --Kumioko (talk) 02:20, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Sister City (Parks and Recreation)

Thanks for looking at Sister City (Parks and Recreation). I fixed that dead link. — Hunter Kahn 01:00, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Removing my review notice?

What's this all about? Is there a day limit of some sort? I was planning on reviewing the article this weekend (I only have time to review articles on weekends). Theleftorium 13:30, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Alright, fair enough. Guess I'll have to choose some other article then. :) Theleftorium 15:31, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for your interest in this article, which has now become a resource for wikipedia.

This user helped promote Sherron Collins to good article status.

--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 21:14, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Replied

Not sure if you notioced YellowMonkey (vote in the Southern Stars and White Ferns supermodel photo poll) 02:40, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

Question

Hi W. There is an article that I would like to move through FA by May 6 if at all possible, as it promises to be very much in the news at that point in time. Its not a sports one -- but would you consider taking on its review? MaterialScientist suggested I contact a good reviewer if I knew one, and you are the best IMHO. Tx.--Epeefleche (talk) 08:07, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

Thanks much. Actually, my thought was just to go to FA. Its the Aafia Siddiqui article. She had oodles of hits when she was convicted. She will be sentenced May 6. In Pakistan, especially, this case has been front page news, so there may well be news/events upon her sentencing that make this front page stuff which we can anticipate. Would you have interest in doing the FA review? Best.--Epeefleche (talk) 17:09, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Lyman Linde

On April 11, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lyman Linde, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 22:13, 11 April 2010 (UTC)