User talk:Miyagawa/Archive 9
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DYK for Nun (pigeon)
On 1 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nun (pigeon), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Nuns can fly at high altitudes? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 1 April 2012 (UTC)
Vbos The Kentuckian
I have just tried to update the Show History section of this article. I'm afraid I haven't done it properly as I cannot fathom how to insert the reference link correctly. The reference is in a pdf file on the website shannas.co.uk (the link to open the pdf file is under the 'Updates' on the home page). Would you be kind enough to sort this out, please? Sagaciousphil (talk) 14:03, 1 April 2012 (UTC)
- Thank you; your help is appreciated! Sagaciousphil (talk) 20:27, 1 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Araki Fabulous Willy
On 1 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Araki Fabulous Willy, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 2007, the owners of a hairy Fabulous Willy were criticised for being homosexual? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Araki Fabulous Willy.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
The DYK project (nominate) 16:05, 1 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Dorothy Manley
On 2 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dorothy Manley, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Dorothy Manley took unpaid leave from her job as a typist to compete in the 1948 Summer Olympics, where she won the silver medal in the women's 100 metres? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dorothy Manley.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
The DYK project (nominate) 00:05, 2 April 2012 (UTC)
GA review
Hello Miyagawa, I left a review of Dinner by Heston Blumenthal at its talk page, I don't know if you've seen it or not. Best, Albacore (talk) 22:20, 2 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Eric Lanlard
On 3 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Eric Lanlard, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that before becoming a celebrity chef, Eric Lanlard served in the French Navy on board the flagship Jeanne d'Arc? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eric Lanlard.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 3 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Paul Hollywood
On 8 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Paul Hollywood, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that celebrity chef and baker Paul Hollywood created what is thought to be the most expensive loaf of bread in Britain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Paul Hollywood.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Orlady (talk) 08:03, 8 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Tyke (pigeon)
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DYK for Shirred eggs
On 12 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shirred eggs, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that eggs en cocotte are cooked by breaking eggs into ramekins and then baking them in a water bath? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shirred eggs.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
The DYK project (nominate) 16:04, 12 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Mary Berry (food writer)
On 13 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mary Berry (food writer), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that prolific food writer and reality TV judge Mary Berry's (pictured) first job was to visit consumer's homes to show them how to use their own electric cookers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mary Berry (food writer).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Yutyrannus
On 13 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Yutyrannus, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Yutyrannus huali is the largest known feathered dinosaur, the holotype measuring 9 metres (30 ft) long? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yutyrannus. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
The DYK project (nominate) 00:08, 13 April 2012 (UTC)
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DYK for Tyke (pigeon)
On 17 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tyke (pigeon), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Second World War homing pigeon Tyke won a gallantry medal for reporting the location of a downed American bomber? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tyke (pigeon).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
The DYK project (nominate) 16:22, 17 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Theo Randall
On 19 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Theo Randall, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Theo Randall (pictured) has been called the "unsung hero" of The River Café in London, and was head chef when it won its Michelin star? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Theo Randall.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:48, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Salty and Roselle
On 19 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salty and Roselle, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that two guide dogs, Salty and Roselle, were awarded the Dickin Medal for gallantry after leading their blind owners out of the World Trade Center during the September 11 attacks? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Salty and Roselle.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:37, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
DYK for John Merton Aldrich
On 19 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Merton Aldrich, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that John Merton Aldrich donated 45,000 flies to the United States National Museum? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Merton Aldrich. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:38, 19 April 2012 (UTC)
Template:Did_you_know_nominations/The_One_Where_Rachel_Smokes
Hang on, this QPQ was used on another DYK nom (i believe A Young Man's World), i cant be revisited on each nom. [1](Lihaas (talk) 10:45, 21 April 2012 (UTC)).
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Lomography article help
Hello Miyagawa, Thanks for showing interest in helping out with the Lomography article. I have actually done some research and found credible sources outside the official website. I still have to organize it and make a rough draft. Would you be open to reviewing the draft after I have finished it? Thank you very much and I am looking forward to your response. Amalalle (talk) 04:53, 25 April 2012 (UTC)
- Hello again Miyagawa! I was finally able to come up with a draft complete with external references for the Lomography article. When you have the time, I would really appreciate it if you can take a look at my draft and let me know what I can do to improve the content and make it neutral. Thank you so much for your help. Amalalle (talk) 14:10, 23 May 2012 (UTC)
- Hello! Thank you very much for your help! The article does seem more organized with the subsections and the summary at the top. I will find more external sources and add these citations to the article in the future. As for having this draft reviewed by the Wikipedia community and editing the main article, do you have any advice for me? I was thinking about posting a link to the draft in the current article's talk page, but if you think there is a more effective way to do it, please let me know. Thank you so much again for sharing your editing expertise. Amalalle (talk) 09:36, 30 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Roy and Silo
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PanydThe muffin is not subtle 00:10, 29 April 2012 (UTC)
WikiCup 2012 April newsletter
Round 2 of this year's WikiCup is over, and so we are down to our final 32, in what could be called our quarter-finals. The two highest scorers from each pool, as well as the next 16 highest scorers overall, have entered round 3, while 30 participants have been eliminated. Pool B's Grapple X (submissions) remains our top scorer with over 700 points; he continues to gain high numbers of points for his good articles on The X-Files, but also Millennium and other subjects. He has also gained points for a good topic, a featured list, multiple good article reviews and several did you knows. Pool E's Casliber (submissions) was second, thanks primarily to his biology articles, with Pool H's Muboshgu (submissions) coming in third, with an impressive 46 did you knows, mostly on the subject of baseball. Casliber and Cwmhiraeth both scored over 600 points. Pools E and H proved our most successful, with each seeing 5 members qualify for round 3, while Pools C and D were the least, with each seeing only 3 reach round 3. However, it was Pool G which saw the lowest scoring, with a little under 400 points combined; Pool H, the highest scoring group, saw over triple that score.
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DYK for White Vision
On 1 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article White Vision, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1943, White Vision became one of the first pigeons to be awarded the Dickin Medal, considered to be "the animals' Victoria Cross"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/White Vision.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
PanydThe muffin is not subtle 00:08, 1 May 2012 (UTC)
The Bugle: Issue LXXIII, April 2012
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Your GA nomination of Charles Cruft (showman)
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DYK for Jules Rimet
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PanydThe muffin is not subtle 08:03, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
Your GA nomination of Charles Cruft (showman)
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DYK nomination of Radley (company)
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DYK for The Football Battalion
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Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 7 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Radley (company)
On 9 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Radley (company), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the founder of handbag company Radley originally started in the industry by selling bags on a market stall in 1984? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Radley (company).You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 9 May 2012 (UTC)
British Library
Hi!
This is just to let you know that I've just recently started as the Wikipedian in Residence at the British Library, building off the 2011 British Library project which you participated in. I'll be working here full-time for the next six months; I'm still meeting people here to discuss projects that they're interested in working on, but if you've any suggestions, please do let me know!
We've currently got two events in the calendar:
- World War I Editathon, 16 June - organised jointly with JISC
- GLAM-WIKI 2012, 14-15 September - conference hosted by WMUK and the British Library
and I'm in the process of restarting the individual collaborations program - there's currently one article with a specialist looking for a Wikipedian, and hopefully I'll be adding more over the next few days.
(I'm planning to use the old participants list for any future messages - if you'd rather not be contacted, please leave a note there.)
Thanks, Andrew Gray (talk) 11:26, 9 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for MS Volendam
On 18 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article MS Volendam, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that former tennis player Chris Evert is the "godmother" of cruise ship MS Volendam? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/MS Volendam.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:34, 18 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for 1948 Summer Olympics torch relay
On 19 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1948 Summer Olympics torch relay, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that despite being nicknamed the "relay of peace", the 1948 Summer Olympics torch relay involved the torch being carried on three warships? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1948 Summer Olympics torch relay.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 19 May 2012 (UTC)
WWI Editathon
Hi,
Just to let you know we've finalised the list of academics who'll be attending the World War I editathon next month, along with their areas of specialisation. If any of these are topics you'd be particularly interested in collaborating on, or you want to suggest articles in those fields that need work, please do make a note on the page - it'd be great if we could have some suggested topics ready in advance.
Any questions, do let me know... Andrew Gray (talk) 13:55, 22 May 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Lindsey Kelk
On 23 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lindsey Kelk, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that a prospective book agent advised British author Lindsey Kelk to use a pseudonym as her real name sounded like "a cat being sick"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lindsey Kelk.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
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The Bugle: Issue LXXIV, May 2012
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WikiCup 2012 May newsletter
We're halfway through round 3 (or the quarter finals, if you prefer) and things are running smoothly. We're seeing very high scoring; as of the time of writing, the top 16 all have over 90 points. This has already proved to be more competative than this time last year- in 2011, 76 points secured a place, while in 2010, a massive 250 was the lowest qualifying score. People have also upped their game slightly from last round, which is to be expected as we approach the end of the competition. Leading Pool A is Cwmhiraeth (submissions), whose points have mostly come from a large number of did you knows on marine biology. Pool B's leader, Grapple X (submissions), is for the first time not our highest scorer at the time of newsletter publication, but his good articles on The X-Files and Millenium keep him in second place overall. Miyagawa (submissions) leads Pool C, our quietest pool, with content in a variety of areas on a variety of topics. Pool D is led by Casliber (submissions), our current overall leader. Nearly half of Casliber's points come from his triple-scored Western Jackdaw, which is now a featured article.
This round has seen an unusually high number of featured lists, with nearly one in five remaining participants claiming one, and one user, Muboshgu (submissions), claiming two. Miyagawa's featured list, 1936 Summer Olympics medal table, was even awarded double points. By comparison, good article reviews seem to be playing a smaller part, and featured topics portals remain two content-types still unutilised in this competition. Other than that, there isn't much to say! Things are coming along smoothly. As ever, if you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 23:38, 31 May 2012 (UTC)
Europeana meets World War I Edit-a-thon
Hi Miyagawa,
I am sorry to inform you that Europeana cancelled the Edit-a-thon in Leuven in its current form late last night as only two people had signed up so far (they apparently had to cancel the reservation for a rather costly facility already today). I hope that you have not yet booked any tickets, but if that would be the case I am sure that we can find a way of solving that. I also hope that we will have a chance to meet at another time! All the best, John Andersson (WMSE) (talk) 09:00, 7 June 2012 (UTC) clarification 09:09, 7 June 2012 (UTC)
- I will provide you with a little bit more information later on when I know a bit more what we will do instead (if anything). Cheers, John Andersson (WMSE) (talk) 09:09, 7 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Torums Scarf Michael
On 8 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Torums Scarf Michael, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Kerry Blue Terrier Torums Scarf Michael was the first dog to win Crufts, Westminster and the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Torums Scarf Michael. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:03, 8 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Queenie Newall
On 9 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Queenie Newall, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that at 53 years and 275 days, Queenie Newall (pictured) is the oldest female athlete to have won a gold medal at an Olympic Games? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Queenie Newall. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 9 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Mhairi Spence
On 11 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mhairi Spence, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that British World Champion Modern Pentathlete Mhairi Spence has an ambition to be the host of BBC One's quiz show A Question of Sport? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mhairi Spence. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:04, 11 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Amy Oliver
On 12 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Amy Oliver, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that British archer Amy Oliver, who is due to compete at the 2012 Summer Olympics, didn't like the sport when she first tried it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amy Oliver. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Yngvadottir (talk) 08:04, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
Fast Girls
Wow, I leave the article for one day and return to find you've expanded it. I hope the sources I placed on the talk helped. :) - JuneGloom Talk 22:19, 12 June 2012 (UTC)
Fast Girls (film) DYK issue
Hello! Your submission of Fast Girls (film) 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! Maile66 (talk) 01:17, 13 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester
On 13 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that diners eating at the Table Lumière in the three Michelin star restaurant Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester can select their own tableware? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alain Ducasse at the Dorchester. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 13 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Aya Medany
On 14 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aya Medany, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Egyptian Olympic pentathlete Aya Medany's father was a member of a panel which won the 2007 Nobel Peace Prize? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aya Medany. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:03, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
Hi Miyagawa, just wondered if you were going to re-visit this FLC which has had several comments for some time? The Rambling Man (talk) 16:57, 14 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Myron Mixon
On 15 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Myron Mixon, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that chef Myron Mixon is nicknamed the "winningest man in barbecue", having won more than 1,700 trophies? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Myron Mixon. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 15 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Fast Girls (film)
On 16 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Fast Girls (film), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the script for British athletics film Fast Girls had to be re-written to remove all references to the Olympics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fast Girls (film). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:04, 16 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Daniel Clifford (chef)
On 16 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Daniel Clifford (chef), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that chef Daniel Clifford serves garlic and bay leaf ice cream at his restaurant, Midsummer House? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Daniel Clifford (chef). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 16 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Midsummer House
On 16 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Midsummer House, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that chef Daniel Clifford serves garlic and bay leaf ice cream at his restaurant, Midsummer House? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 16 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Peter Wilson (sport shooter)
On 17 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Peter Wilson (sport shooter), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that British sport shooter Peter Wilson is coached by a member of the Dubai royal family? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Peter Wilson (sport shooter). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
Offline citations
Hello! I am the author of the article about Elizabeth of Toess. You've reviewed the DYK nomination of the article and mentioned "offline citations". Could you please explain to me what that is so that I can try to fix it? Thanks! Surtsicna (talk) 14:25, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
- Ah, thanks! I thought you were referring to inline citations. The actual meaning of the word offline did not occur to me because the sources can be found online. In fact, I found all the information using Google Book Search! :D Surtsicna (talk) 15:47, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Kat Driscoll
On 17 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kat Driscoll, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Kat Driscoll's performance at the 2011 World Championships earned Great Britain a trampolining place at the 2012 Summer Olympics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kat Driscoll. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:04, 17 June 2012 (UTC)
Greg Dashes
Dear Miyagawa, would you direct me to the page to get the dash converter that you demonstrated on Saturday please. Regards.Keith-264 (talk) 09:21, 18 June 2012 (UTC)
Sorted! Thank you very much. Keith-264 (talk) 10:27, 18 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Liam Tancock
On 19 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Liam Tancock, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that British swimmer Liam Tancock has taken up ballet in order to improve his medal chances at the 2012 Summer Olympics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Liam Tancock. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Thanks from Wikipedia and the DYK team Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:06, 19 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for NeverSeconds
On 20 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article NeverSeconds, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that nine-year-old Martha Payne was told by her local council to stop reporting on her school dinners in her blog NeverSeconds after the national media reported on it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/NeverSeconds. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
Yngvadottir (talk) 08:03, 20 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Johnny Trigg
On 22 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Johnny Trigg, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the "Godfather of BBQ", Johnny Trigg, was the first person to win the Jack Daniels World Championship BBQ Invitational twice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Johnny Trigg. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Thanks from the DYK team of Wikipedia! Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:04, 22 June 2012 (UTC)
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DYK for Book of Spells
On 23 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Book of Spells, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Book of Spells, an upcoming Wonderbook for PlayStation 3, is a companion to Harry Potter? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Book of Spells. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Thanks from the DYK team Graeme Bartlett (talk) 10:15, 23 June 2012 (UTC)
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DYK for John Leake (DSM)
On 24 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Leake (DSM), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that NAAFI Canteen Manager John Leake was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal for manning a machine gun onboard HMS Ardent during the Falklands War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Leake (DSM). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Graeme Bartlett (talk) 01:44, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Kil class sloop
On 24 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kil class sloop, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Royal Navy's Kil class gunboats (pictured) were designed to confuse observers in U-boats with their dazzle camouflage and double-ended hulls? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kil class sloop. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Yngvadottir (talk) 09:29, 24 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Josh Wolf (comedian)
On 27 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Josh Wolf (comedian), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that comedian Josh Wolf is currently working on an untitled project for FOX about his experiences as a single father? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Josh Wolf (comedian). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Pétrus (restaurant)
On 27 June 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pétrus (restaurant), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that six bankers spent more than £44,000 on wine at Gordon Ramsey's restaurant Pétrus, resulting in the chef giving them the food from their meal for free? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pétrus (restaurant). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:03, 27 June 2012 (UTC)
This might be a barnstar
The Food Barnstar | ||
For your excellent, interesting and salivation-inducing articles on British restaurants, most recently Pétrus. Keep up the good work! Moswento talky 11:51, 27 June 2012 (UTC) |
Bahamian Olympics article
Hi, Miyagawa. I believe I have satisfactorily addressed all comments raised on the review of Bahamas at the 2008 Summer Olympics. It should be ready for a second lookover. Thanks again for reviewing the article. :) --Starstriker7(Talk) 02:27, 30 June 2012 (UTC)
WikiCup 2012 June newsletter
Apologies for the lateness of this letter; our usual bot wasn't working. We are now entering round 4, our semi-finals, and have our final 16. A score of 243 was required to reach this round; significantly more than 2011's 76 points, and only a little behind 2010's 250 points. By comparison, last year, 150 points in round 4 secured a place in the final; in 2010, 430 were needed. Commiserations to Pool A's igordebraga (submissions), who scored 242 points, missing out on a place in the round by a whisker. However, congratulations to Pool B's Grapple X (submissions), whose television articles have brought him another round victory. Pool A's Cwmhiraeth (submissions) came second overall, with an impressive list of biological did you knows, good articles and featured articles. Third overall was Pool D's Muboshgu (submissions), with a long list of contibutions, mostly relating to baseball. Of course, with the points resetting every round, the playing field has been levelled. The most successful Pool was Pool D, which saw seven into the final round. Pool B saw four, C saw three and Pool A saw only the two round leaders.
A quick note about other competitions taking place on Wikipedia which may be of interest. There are 13 days remaining in the June-July GAN backlog elimination drive, but it is not too late to take part. August will also see the return of The Core Contest- a one month long competition first run in 2007. While the WikiCup awards points for audited content on any subject, The Core Contest about is raw article improvement, focussing heavily on the most important articles on Wikipedia. As ever, if you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn (talk • email) and The ed17 (talk • email) 11:02, 2 July 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Georgina Harland
On 3 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Georgina Harland, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Georgina Harland suffered a stress fracture to her leg only two weeks before the 2004 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in modern pentathlon? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Georgina Harland. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:04, 3 July 2012 (UTC)
DYK for Liam Phillips
On 5 July 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Liam Phillips, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that British cyclist Liam Phillips put his selection in doubt for the 2012 Summer Olympics when he broke his collarbone at the 2012 BMX World Championship? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Liam Phillips. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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. |
— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:02, 5 July 2012 (UTC)
DYK nomination of 1912 Summer Olympics
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Credo Reference Update & Survey (your opinion requested)
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Olympics and DYK
Hi. I'm trying to clear the backlog of unreviewed Olympic DYK reviews today so I can better start to organise the prep area for these. I can't review my own and there are a number of them sitting around. If you get the chance, can you review a couple of them? It would be really helpful as the more lead time to organise, the better. (And mild hell as I think we're going to head into a range of around 120 hooks. We were at 62 the last time I checked in the special holding area.) --LauraHale (talk) 21:23, 13 July 2012 (UTC)
- I've reviewed your hook at Template:Did you know nominations/Jamaica at the 1988 Winter Olympics and made some comments that might need your attention. Thanks - Basement12 (T.C) 20:21, 15 July 2012 (UTC)
Dash it all.
Just another thank you for the advice about the dash script, it's come in right handy. ;O)Keith-264 (talk) 16:20, 16 July 2012 (UTC)
Please comment on DYK prep area issue
Hi. As an active participant in DYK discussion, if you have a minute, can you drop by Wikipedia talk:Did you know#Number of Olympic hooks per day? and offer an opinion on how to address this? I'd rather get it dealt with sooner rather than later as I feel like the sheer volume will require a discussion as all people involved in building prep areas will need to be aware of whatever decision is reached. --LauraHale (talk) 21:27, 17 July 2012 (UTC)
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