Dear Casliber,
I'm here to convince you a bit about why I want to change that statement. In the Prometheus article, you overhauled the plot section. While I agree with most of your changes, I want to change back the sentence in italic. (But to consider what I'm about to say, I'd like to ask you to read the whole paragraph first.)
"Shaw goes to the lifeboat and finds her alien offspring is alive and has grown to gigantic size. David's still-active head warns Shaw that the Engineer has survived. The Engineer forces open the lifeboat's airlock and attacks Shaw, who releases her alien offspring onto the Engineer; it thrusts a tentacle down the Engineer's throat, subduing him. Shaw recovers David's remains, and with his help, launches another Engineer spacecraft. She intends to reach the Engineers' homeworld in an attempt to understand why they wanted to destroy humanity. An alien creature bursts out of the Engineer's chest in the lifeboat."
After you re-read this part ^, you'll notice that when you reach "to understand why they wanted to destroy humanity" all the long action sequences and all the crew members' storylines conclude at this point. A sense of catharsis/closure sets in. A paragraph usually contains one point, one subject, so "An alien creature bursts out of the Engineer's chest in the lifeboat" reads out of place here, as it is unrelated to the current topic, and the Alien scene in the lifeboat is not located in the immediate vicinity of Shaw's last scene, the Engineer's Ship. There's no apparent connection that leads to the "An alien creature bursts out of...", so this require a paragraph break to start an unrelated point. However, at the beginning of another paragraph, if we're changing a topic, we need something to set the reader up. The key message is "An alien creature bursts out of the Engineer's chest", but the readers are left without context/location until the end of the sentence/paragraph ("in the lifeboat") which is jarring. So to set up the context and deliver the message in one sentence, it should be "In the lifeboat, an alien creature bursts out of the Engineer's chest."
So... due to the reasons above, I hope you agree with my edit. Sorry if it's so long. Anthonydraco (talk) 07:55, 31 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
This http://www.economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21569688-genetic-evidence-suggests-four-millennia-ago-group-adventurous-indians points to a gene study you may be interested in.... Likely people from the Indian sub-continent mixed with Australian aboriginies 4xxxx years ago. An maybe brought dingos. Regards, Ariconte (talk) 09:24, 22 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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The 50 DYK Nomination Medal | |
Well for a person with so many FAs that you have helped with and the DYKs that you have written, then some may say that this is a minor award. However nominating other peoples articles is not easy and does encourage team working and new editors. So I'd like to thank you on behalf of the DYK project, me and the wiki. Thank you Victuallers (talk) 14:11, 31 December 2012 (UTC)[reply] |
Hi. I'm a bit confused, it seems that some general functions of the server do not work correctly: in the pharaoh boxes (example: Peribsen) the hieros won't be hidden and the collecting boxes at the bottom are also not to hide. Regards;--Nephiliskos (talk) 15:36, 31 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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Hi, Casliber! I know you have come through with sources before, so I was wondering if you could find any additional sources for Goldmoon, Raistlin Majere, Caramon Majere, Tasslehoff Burrfoot, Tanis Half-Elven, Riverwind, Kitiara uth Matar, Sturm Brightblade and Flint Fireforge? We are trying to make sure we meet the WP:GNG at minimum, and preferably exceed that and truly improve the articles. BOZ (talk) 18:37, 31 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
DEAR CASLIBER!!! RIGHT THIS MOMENT GERMANY WELCOMES 2013!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!--Nephiliskos (talk) 23:25, 31 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
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Hello Casliber, would you please consider doing a pre-GA peer review of circumcision? Your input would be greatly appreciated here! Sandy had a quick look at it but it seems she's been busy with FA stuff, and I'm far from that. I saw you listed as a Peer Reviewer for medical articles so I'm hitting you up. Thanks very much... Zad68
21:31, 2 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Casliber, the discussion at Wikipedia talk:Did you know#Ending the Gibraltar restrictions will need closing by about 14:00 UTC tomorrow (having run for the usual week). As you are uninvolved in the Gibraltar controversy, would you be willing to close and summarise the discussion? It should be a fairly simple job as there seems to be a pretty strong consensus. Prioryman (talk) 23:22, 2 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Cas. I'm dropping a quick note off here to let you know that I mentioned (and quoted) you in my comments here where I closed the 'Ending the Gibraltar restrictions' discussion that Prioryman asked you about. Carcharoth (talk) 06:53, 8 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Here's wishing you and yours a joyous, healthful, and productive 2013! Please accept a belated thank you for the well wishes upon my retirement as FAC delegate this year, and apologies for the false alarm of my first—and hopefully last—retirement; the well wishes extended me were most kind, but I decided to return, re-committed, when another blocked sock was revealed as one of the factors aggravating the FA pages this year.
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Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Omphalotus nidiformis. Also congratulations on being the project's 400th FOUR awarded article.TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 15:29, 6 January 2013 (UTC)[reply] |
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Hi Casliber, I see you are on the volunteer list for peer reviews. I saw you recently won a four award, and you're interested in football, so I think you could be the perfect person to peer review an article I have recently done a lot of work on. If you have time, the review can be found at Wikipedia:Peer review/Pavel Nedvěd/archive1 There are currently no articles of Czech football rated above B-class so I am very excited about this one. Thanks for your time, C679 21:04, 7 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Just a quick note to invite you to the next Sydney meetup this Thursday evening. Details here. Hope to see you then! (You received this invitation because you are listed here.) --99of9 (talk) 00:37, 8 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The RFC for TAFI is nearing it's conclusion, and it's time to hammer out the details over at the project's talk page. There are several details of the project that would do well with wider input and participation, such as the article nomination and selection process, the amount and type of articles displayed, the implementation on the main page and other things. I would like to invite you to comment there if you continue to be interested in TAFI's development. --NickPenguin(contribs) 02:30, 8 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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I left a comment on the talk page about a suggestion to change "mental disorder" in the lead to "a form of psychosis" or "a psychotic disorder". Was wondering if you could answer it there. I'll keep the talk page on my watch list. Take care. ATC . Talk 05:10, 9 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hello! Your submission of Grevillea shiressii at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it 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! Rosiestep (talk) 04:11, 10 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Casliber, would you have a minute to double-check my first ever GA review here: Talk:Carnotaurus/GA1. I've seen you active at biology GA reviews, and also paleontology FA reviews, so you have all the creds to check my work. I'd very much appreciate it, thanks... Zad68
18:41, 10 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Zad68
04:30, 11 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]You realize you just templated a DYK for an indeff'd blocked sock right? Hell In A Bucket (talk) 08:07, 12 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I don't want you to feel sandbagged or smeared but I have raised this question at Wikipedia talk:Sock puppetry to discuss and determine a consensus. I did not name you by name but I did use the SpoilDead page as an example so you should at least know about it. Hell In A Bucket (talk) 09:09, 12 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Both points, still a member and deny, are valid so I suggest as a compromise simply moving the dyk credit from the sock account to the master. That way we don't imply to be endorsing the socking but still give credit where credit is due. NE Ent 13:36, 12 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On12 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Scolosaurus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the type specimen of Scolosaurus seriously injured its discoverer, who was excavating it when it fell on him? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Scolosaurus. 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) 16:03, 12 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for reviewing. Can you do a quick spotcheck with it too? LittleJerry (talk) 18:15, 12 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On14 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Roupala, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Proteaceae plant genus Roupala (R. montana pictured) spread into South America as it split off from Gondwana 110 million years ago and then into Central America six million years ago? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Roupala. 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) 00:02, 14 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On15 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Neorites, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that ancestors of the fishtail oakofNorth Queensland diverged from the South American genus Roupala around 30 million years ago? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Neorites. 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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Some improvements were made, but many of the comments I made at User:Dweller/Featured Articles that haven't been on Main Page are still unresolved. Also, if there was any way to find the birthday of Angela Kay Kepler, it'd be cool to get the article scheduled for main page on that date. Otherwise, May 18? --Dweller (talk) 10:51, 20 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Casliber, I noticed that you stopped by the Black-throated warbler today, so maybe you're already on it, but the booby and the warbler reviews have been sitting without much action for quite a while. Is there something special needed to get them moving again? There are a lot of these bird articles that were picked up around the end of November but are still being reviewed, and it would be very nice to get some of them to a happy (or perhaps less happy) conclusion. Thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 02:22, 4 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hello. You have a new message at User talk:Keilana's talk page.
There's a lot of new & interesting stuff in William Tyler Olcott's Star Lore, but it's from 1911 (republished in 2004) and therefore iffy IMO. What do you think about using it for CMi? If you're cool with it, I can work on incorporating the information. Keilana|Parlez ici 04:03, 12 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Casliber, I see you've signed up for the WikiCup. This is my first year of participation, and it'll be fun to see how far I get along. Given the sources I have access to, my submissions have the potential to range from the sublime to the ridiculous. What projects do you have on tap? WesleyDodds (talk) 11:59, 21 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Aaallllllright, a quick 5x expansion to get some points on the board.......Why Can't I Be You? should be straightforward, with a DYK about Smith in the bear suit in the video or the fact that the studio for the film clip was owned by MTM :) Let's roll.....Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:13, 22 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I'm about to fall asleep, so I'll add the last bits from the Apter book when I awake. In the meantime, try and convince Ceoil to join us. He used to be a goth, so he's good for it. WesleyDodds (talk) 13:44, 22 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
My first GA nom for the Cup is finally ready. Now to focus on other tasks! WesleyDodds (talk) 14:01, 23 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I cited the NME review for "Hot Hot Hot!!!", but unfortunately I don't have one for "The Caterpillar". Maybe scour the Cure fansites? WesleyDodds (talk) 13:57, 28 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Aside from our joint Cure collabo, what are your potential FA point-adders? I've got a few projects I can start, and some long delayed ones. Apparently I'd get double points if I promoted The Cure to FA. I've slacked and haven't visited that article in about a year, but even after I get around to cleaning it up I believe one of the main reasons I haven't gone all the way with it yet is because I wanted to try and track down the official bio Ten Imaginary Years published back in the '80s first. WesleyDodds (talk) 07:36, 29 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You know what I could make into a GA with the aid of a very thick book I have on my shelf? Depeche Mode. WesleyDodds (talk) 12:00, 30 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Ceoil says he has Cure books now. At least he said so on my talk page. WesleyDodds (talk) 11:20, 3 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I've added about all I can to "A Forest". Hope you like the result. WesleyDodds (talk) 09:47, 6 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Casliber, I have opened a WP:Peer review for fMRS article. It is perhaps not exactly your subject of interest, but could you possibly look at the article, rate it and suggest the necessary changes? Thanks! --Dcdace (talk) 12:51, 21 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey.
I did some rearranging of the text for SandyGeorgia, but apparently that backfired. Would you be able to do another copyedit review this week? Thank you. LittleJerry (talk) 19:15, 22 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This is a note to let the main editors of Huia know that the article will be appearing as today's featured article on February 6, 2013. You can view the TFA blurb at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/February 6, 2013. If you prefer that the article appear as TFA on a different date, or not at all, please ask featured article director Raul654 (talk · contribs) or his delegates Dabomb87 (talk · contribs), Gimmetoo (talk · contribs), and Bencherlite (talk · contribs), or start a discussion at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests. If the previous blurb needs tweaking, you can change it—following the instructions at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests/instructions. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page. The blurb as it stands now is below:
The Huia, which became extinct in the early 20th century, was the largest species of New Zealand wattlebird. It belonged to a family found only in New Zealand, one so ancient that no relation is found elsewhere. Already rare before Europeans arrived in New Zealand, it was confined to some mountain ranges in the south east of the North Island. It had deep metallic, bluish-black plumage with a greenish iridescence on the upper surface, especially about the head. It was remarkable for having the most pronounced sexual dimorphism in bill shape of any species of bird in the world. The female's beak was long, thin and arched downward, while the male's was short and stout. The last confirmed sighting was in 1907. Its extinction had two main causes: overhunting to procure Huia skins for mounted specimens for museums and private collectors, and widespread deforestation by European settlers to create agricultural pasture. The Huia is one of New Zealand's best known extinct birds because of its bill shape, its sheer beauty and special place in Māori culture and oral tradition. Māori regarded the bird as tapu (sacred), and the wearing of its skin or feathers was reserved for people of high status. (Full article...)
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Hi Casliber, just a note to tell you I've done a quick review of the above Cure track you nominated for DYK, but although listed as a 5X expansion, the article has only increased from a 2,415 bytes article on 22 January to 5194 bytes. To be accepted as a 5x expansion the article needs to be around 12,000 bytes long. Not sure if you want to revisit the article or not; I await your reply on the template. Thanks FruitMonkey (talk) 19:42, 24 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Australian Wikimedian Recognition (AWR) |
Thank you for your contributions on English Wikipedia that have helped improve Australian related content. :D It is very much appreciated. :D Enjoy your Australia Day and please continue your good work! Hawkeye7 (talk) 22:35, 25 January 2013 (UTC)[reply] |
[1] I'm really just using you as an example of a kind of person - please don't feel dobbed in; but if it interests you, that would be good. --Anthonyhcole (talk) 06:21, 26 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Cas. (I've posted this to Dennis's talk page too.) This is just a reminder that a few weeks have elapsed now, so it may be time to open the discussion with Pratyeka, if you're still up for it and are able. If you and Dennis are not, no worries. I'll take it to AN.
Hi, Casliber. A major musical comedy, The King and I, has been nominated for FAC. It would be great if you could take a look at the article and give comments at the FAC. Thanks for any time you could spare! -- Ssilvers (talk) 00:11, 27 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
You may be interested in my comments on Talk:Perseus (constellation), about notability of a section. StringTheory11 (t • c) 00:16, 27 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hello Casliber. This is to inform you that I've granted your Meta request to have your CU & OS tools removed. Best regards, MarcoAurelio (talk) 14:09, 27 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On27 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Grevillea shiressii, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the rare Grevillea shiressii is only found along two tributaries of the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Grevillea shiressii. 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) 16:03, 27 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
The article was featured the day I didn't have internet access, go figure!!! Anyway, I am beyond thrilled that the article I created got to be featured in this section. Thank you so much! ChrisTofu11961 (talk) 05:31, 28 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On28 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Why Can't I Be You?, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the video for The Cure's 1987 single "Why Can't I Be You?" featured Robert Smith dancing in a bear suit? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Why Can't I Be You?. 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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Hi Cas, question for you at the nom. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 15:18, 28 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Cas. Would you mind taking a bit of your time to check Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Homework (Daft Punk album)/archive1?I have solved all comments but I'm in urgent need of more reviewers. I'd be very grateful and willing to review anything in exchange if you take a look at my article :) Thanks! — ΛΧΣ21 02:01, 29 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks form your help. Sandy has now struck her oppose. LittleJerry (talk) 20:39, 29 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
...and added a ton of history and non-Western stuff to CMi. Check it out and let me know if it's alright. Keilana|Parlez ici 00:40, 30 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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![]() | On1 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hot Hot Hot!!! (The Cure song), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the music video of The Cure's 1988 single "Hot Hot Hot!!!" featured the band made up as "dwarves"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hot Hot Hot!!! (The Cure song). 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) 08:02, 1 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, I know you're at least peripherally aware of this, and I know it's within your interests. FunkMonk's facing a rather hostile review and, whether it's supporting, opposing or just commenting, I'm sure he would be very greatful for some constructive feedback if you (or any talk page stalkers) get a chance. Thanks, J Milburn (talk) 19:53, 1 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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The White-bellied Sea Eagle is a large diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. A distinctive bird, adults have a white head, breast, under-wing coverts and tail. The upper parts are grey and the black under-wing flight feathers contrast with the white coverts. Like many raptors, the female is slightly larger than the male, and can measure up to 90 cm (36 in) long with a wingspan of up to 2.2 m (7 ft), and weigh 4.5 kg (10 lb). The call is a loud goose-like honking. Resident from India and Sri Lanka through southeast AsiatoAustralia on coasts and major waterways, the White-bellied Sea Eagle breeds and hunts near water, and fish form around half of its diet. Opportunistic, it consumes carrion and a wide variety of animals. Although rated of Least Concern globally, it has declined in parts of southeast Asia such as Thailand, and southeastern Australia. Human disturbance to its habitat is the main threat, both from direct human activity near nests which impacts on breeding success, and from removal of suitable trees for nesting. The White-bellied Sea Eagle is revered by indigenous people in many parts of Australia, and is the subject of various folk tales throughout its range. (Full article...)
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Hi Casliber, your closing statement leaves me puzzled... what exactly was the result? --Pgallert (talk) 22:07, 4 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On6 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Life in a Day (album), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr recalled thinking they had "completely blown it" with the sound of their album Life in a Day after hearing Unknown PleasuresbyJoy Division? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Life in a Day (album). 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. |
— Nyttend (talk) 16:02, 6 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi. Can you offer your opinion in the discussion on whether to include a 1990s photograph of Chris Claremont in his article? Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 22:33, 6 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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![]() | On11 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Persoonia falcata, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that aborigines applied leaves of Persoonia falcatatocircumcision wounds? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Persoonia falcata. 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. |
Materialscientist (talk) 08:22, 11 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On12 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hakea gibbosa, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the gum from the Australian shrub Hakea gibbosa was investigated as an additive for sustained-release tablets? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hakea gibbosa. 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) 20:06, 12 February 2013 (UTC)
See responses! Thanks so much for the review - I really appreciate it! Wadewitz (talk) 20:14, 12 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
...But I got to everything that was urgent for me in Circinus and put it up for GAN. :) Keilana|Parlez ici 20:43, 12 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This is a note to let the main editors of Persoonia levis know that the article will be appearing as today's featured article on February 24, 2013. You can view the TFA blurb at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/February 24, 2013. If you prefer that the article appear as TFA on a different date, or not at all, please ask featured article director Raul654 (talk · contribs) or his delegates Dabomb87 (talk · contribs), Gimmetoo (talk · contribs), and Bencherlite (talk · contribs), or start a discussion at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests. If the previous blurb needs tweaking, you can change it—following the instructions at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests/instructions. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page. The blurb as it stands now is below:
Persoonia levis, commonly known as the broad-leaved geebung, is a shrub native to New South Wales and Victoria in eastern Australia. It was first collected by Luis Née in the vicinity of Port Jackson (Sydney) in April 1797. It reaches 5 m (16 ft) in height and has dark grey papery bark and bright green asymmetrical sickle-shaped leaves up to 14 cm (5.5 in) long and 8 cm (3.2 in) wide. The small yellow flowers appear in summer and autumn (December to April), followed by small green fleshy fruit known as drupes. The fruit is juicy but stringy when unripe, and the seeds and skin are inedible. Found in dry sclerophyll forest on sandstone-based nutrient-deficient soils, P. levis is adapted to a fire-prone environment; the plants resprout epicormic buds from beneath their thick bark after bushfires, and can live for over 60 years. Regeneration also takes place after fire by a ground-stored seed bank. The longtongue bee Leioproctus carinatifrons is a pollinator of the flowers, and the fruit are consumed by vertebrates such as kangaroos, possums and currawongs. Despite its horticultural appeal, P. levis is rare in cultivation as it is very hard to propagate, either by seed or cuttings. (Full article...)
UcuchaBot (talk) 23:01, 12 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Cas. Apologies for not responding to the message you left me a while ago, just never got time to get round to that (and I don't edit much in that area any more, though I may do again at some point). What brought me here was reading through Canis Minor. Not sure how many people worked on that, but it looks good (I do still think that there are slightly different ways to approach constellation articles, but it looks like there won't be many left at this rate...). :-) What I did notice was that there is a good solid educational paragraph at the end of the Canis Minor article on the Canis-Minorids meteor shower, but was rather disappointed to find that the article on the meteor shower is only a single line. How often do you think that sort of thing happens? That people working on 'overview' articles that summarise bits about an area (such as a constellation) end up writing more in the overview article about something (here a meteor shower), than what appears about that something in the 'main' (separate) article? It struck me as a bit strange that people searching for information about the Canis-Minorids meteor shower might end up at Canis-Minorids, see we only have a single line, and give up, not realising that an informative paragraph on the meteor shower exists in the constellation article? Is there a way to ensure that the excellent work done on FA articles like this spreads outwards to other articles where it is just as desperately needed? Though I suppose there is an argument that more people will read the constellation article and the Canis-Minorids paragraph, than will ever read the Canis-Minorids stub. What do you think? Carcharoth (talk) 02:15, 13 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I see that you were once active at WP:FAC for WP:NBA. Of the 6 NBA WP:FAs, you reviewed 2 of them (Tim Duncan and Toronto Raptors). No NBA FAC has passed since Magic Johnson did on 2009-04-19. Recently, I have been frustrated by almost no comments on my FAC nominations of Juwan Howard. I was wondering if you might be willing to participate in the review for Howard if I renominated him in a couple of months.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 19:43, 13 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Are you going anywhere near Hakea at all in the forseeable future? the main page is s---. I think it needs your magical touch :) - cheers sats 14:45, 15 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Great to see you working on Isopogon anethifolius, it's a personal favourite of mine amongst the Sydney wildflowers. Do you have a specific goal for the article? I may be able to lend a hand occasionally, so let me know if you need eyeballs across it (or help etc.) I can probably also dig out more pics if there's something specific you need. --99of9 (talk) 03:15, 18 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Hello sir, we would like your suggestions on the fac. Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Priyanka Chopra/archive1. Please , review it and represent your thoughts. Thank You.Prashant ✉ 18:41, 18 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On19 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sparkle in the Rain, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the 1984 Simple Minds album Sparkle in the Rain spent 57 weeks in the UK LP charts? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sparkle in the Rain. 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 an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page. |
— Nyttend (talk) 08:02, 19 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
According to javascript:importScript('User:Dr pda/prosesize.js'); getDocumentSize(); (the final say on character count), I've expanded the above article from 508 characters to 2,611. According to the eligibility criteria section 1b, the 5× expansion is based on number of characters, not words. —Bloom6132 (talk) 11:20, 20 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Nice work on the lead. I like it! :) Keilana|Parlez ici 21:07, 24 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]
Hey. do you know if it's confirmed that there will be another contest in February? I have a couple article possibilities if so but would want to double-check both the dates and if the articles are "core" enough. Wizardman 02:43, 19 January 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Casliber, I like the format of your user page. I've been thinking of bringing my page up a couple of notches and I'm wondering if I may have your permission to copy much of your code. I've already played with it a little at User:SchreiberBike/Workspace/Scratchpad#Massive format change. Thank you. SchreiberBike (talk) 06:40, 18 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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![]() | On21 February 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Isopogon anethifolius, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Australian shrub Isopogon anethifolius is named for the resemblance of its leaves to dill? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Isopogon anethifolius. 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) 16:02, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for reviewing this article. I can clarify how Aesthetic Realism influenced Chaim Koppelman's artistic development. Will add my suggestion tomorrow on the article's Talk page. Thanks again.Trouver (talk) 21:38, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING!Trouver (talk) 23:54, 4 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
This is a note to let the main editors of Amanita muscaria know that the article will be appearing as today's featured article on March 13, 2013. You can view the TFA blurb at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/March 13, 2013. If you prefer that the article appear as TFA on a different date, or not at all, please ask featured article director Raul654 (talk · contribs) or his delegates Dabomb87 (talk · contribs), Gimmetoo (talk · contribs), and Bencherlite (talk · contribs), or start a discussion at Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests. If the previous blurb needs tweaking, you can change it—following the instructions at Wikipedia:Today's featured article/requests/instructions. If this article needs any attention or maintenance, it would be preferable if that could be done before its appearance on the Main Page. The blurb as it stands now is below:
Amanita muscaria, commonly known as the fly agaric, is a poisonous and psychoactive basidiomycete fungus, one of many in the genus Amanita. Native throughout the temperate and boreal regions of the Northern Hemisphere, Amanita muscaria has been unintentionally introduced to many countries in the southern hemisphere, generally as a symbiont with pine plantations, and is now a true cosmopolitan species. The quintessential toadstool, it is a large white-gilled, white-spotted, usually deep red mushroom, one of the most recognizable and widely encountered in popular culture. Although it is generally considered poisonous, deaths from its consumption are extremely rare, and it is eaten as a food in parts of Europe, Asia, and North America after parboiling. Amanita muscaria is noted for its hallucinogenic properties, with its main psychoactive constituent being the compound muscimol. It was used as an intoxicant and entheogen by the peoples of Siberia and has a religious significance in these cultures. There has been much speculation on traditional use of this mushroom as an intoxicant in places other than Siberia; however, such traditions are far less well documented. (Full article...)
UcuchaBot (talk) 23:01, 21 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
A recently started FAC on Death of Jimi Hendrix is under way. If you have some time, you might find it interesting. I think that the medical information is not complex, but almost everything else is. Anyway, make up your own mind. Snowman (talk) 21:12, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi, I was just letting you know that I'm interested in expanding Racket-tailed Coquette (which is listed as a "potential DYK" in your to-do list) for DYK. If you want to colloborate on it or something, just let me know. HueSatLum 23:10, 22 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Best use of the word "asshole" 5 times in a song that contains 5 words only [5]. Beat that, Mother Fecker. Ceoil (talk) 13:34, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Juwan Howard/archive5 now open.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 15:02, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Casliber, wanted to let you know that I've re-submitted Sesame Street research for yet another FAC. [6] Thought you'd be interested, since you reviewed its first FAC. I thought that both FACs failed due to lack of support, and it's kind of a strange article, so I'd appreciate your assistance. Thanks. Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 18:33, 23 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks for your support. Does this edit resolve your concern about the paragraph? GabeMc (talk|contribs) 03:47, 25 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
It's been a full year since the Teahouse opened, and as we're reflecting on what's been accomplished, we wanted to celebrate with you.
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Over the past year almost 2000 questions have been asked and answered, 669 editors have introduced themselves, 1670 guests have been served, 867 experienced Wikipedians have participated in the project, and 137 have served as hosts. Read more project analysis in our CSCW 2013 paper
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Just letting you know that I've now resolved all the issues that you raised in the Volubilis GA review. Was there anything else that you think needs to be done? Prioryman (talk) 22:35, 28 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On1 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Racket-tailed Coquette, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that half the length of the Racket-tailed Coquette (pictured) is tail? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Racket-tailed Coquette. 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. |
Materialscientist (talk) 08:02, 1 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Round 1 is now over. The top 64 scorers have progressed to round 2, where they have been randomly split into eight pools of eight. At the end of April, the top two from each pool, as well as the 16 highest scorers from those remaining, will progress to round 3. Commiserations to those eliminated; if you're interested in still being involved in the WikiCup, able and willing reviewers will always be needed, and if you're interested in getting involved with other collaborative projects, take a look at the WikiWomen's Month discussed below.
Round 1 saw 21 competitors with over 100 points, which is fantastic; that suggests that this year's competition is going to be highly competative. Our lower scores indicate this, too: A score of 19 was required to reach round 2, which was significantly higher than the 11 points required in 2012 and 8 points required in 2011. The score needed to reach round 3 will be higher, and may depend on pool groupings. In 2011, 41 points secured a round 3 place, while in 2012, 65 was needed. Our top three scorers in round 1 were:
Other contributors of note include:
Featured topics have still played no part in this year's competition, but once again, a curious contribution has been offered by The C of E (submissions): did you know that there is a Shit Brook in Shropshire? With April Fools' Day during the next round, there will probably be a good chance of more unusual articles...
March sees the WikiWomen's History Month, a series of collaborative efforts to aid the women's history WikiProject to coincide with Women's History Month and International Women's Day. A number of WikiCup participants have already started to take part. The project has a to-do list of articles needing work on the topic of women's history. Those interested in helping out with the project can find articles in need of attention there, or, alternatively, add articles to the list. Those interested in collaborating on articles on women's history are also welcome to use the WikiCup talk page to find others willing to lend a helping hand. Another collaboration currently running is an an effort from WikiCup participants to coordinate a number of Easter-themed did you know articles. Contributions are welcome!
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![]() | On2 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cyttaria gunnii, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the myrtle orange is a fungus? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cyttaria gunnii. 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, 2 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Casliber,
I saw that Procellariiformes was up for GA... but that nom had vanished. I've foolishly offered to help, and have managed to fill in some of the gaps, but there remain some refs which need a bit more knowledge, specially the overview of bird palaeontology (ahem). I saw you'd been involved a while back. Do you know some editors who could lend a hand? I think the article is very nearly at GA quality so it's just one final push really. Any help or advice greatly appreciated. - Chiswick Chap (talk) 10:05, 2 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On4 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Amanita ochrophylla, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Australian mushroom Amanita ochrophylla has an odour reminiscent of ants? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amanita ochrophylla. 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. |
Gatoclass 00:03, 4 March 2013 (UTC)
Happy Saint Casimir's Day! :) ~ Riana ⁂ 07:51, 4 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I expanded this from C to GA last year and want to get it to FA. Could you give some comments? Double sharp (talk) 15:13, 4 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Thank you for supporting Batman: Arkham City and helping make it a Featured Article! Darkwarriorblake (talk) 23:10, 8 March 2013 (UTC)[reply] |
I reviewed your DYK for Boletus badius, and while I thought it was fine for DYK, I thought the second paragraph of the lead could use some reworking. The first sentence isn't really clear to me...reading it, I'm left with the impression that the choice of Boletus over Xerocomus is an editorial decision which just happens to be supported by "some authors". (Ever after reading the taxonomy section I'm not sure why breaking up Xerocomus puts this species back in Boletus.) The second sentence is missing something too" "numbers can be prolific" doesn't make sense to me/ Guettarda (talk) 04:14, 10 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On11 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Boletus badius, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the edible mushroom Boletus badius (pictured) turns blue when cut or bruised? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Boletus badius. 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) 08:53, 11 March 2013 (UTC)
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For all your good work on article improvement. MarchOrDie (talk) 00:31, 14 March 2013 (UTC)[reply] |
Hey, so I know we were kicking around the idea of doing Orion (constellation) at some point; I think I've got an outline given the others and the mythology I've started to collect. Want to see what I've got and hash something out? Keilana|Parlez ici 22:54, 14 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
(edit conflict) DYK? I can't see it being a 5x expansion :P ...unless you want a daughter article...hmmm....I am not fussed. I had been thinking DYK not feasible, in which case just loading into mainspace was fine.....yeah go for thy life StringTheory11...I'll join ya soon....hehehe Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:59, 15 March 2013 (UTC) Re FAC - sure...my only worry is these constellation ones have been a little trickier as the prose can be a challenge to get right. I have one sole and one shared open nom so to be fair I'd best ask the Powers That Be about co-nomming a third article...but that should be ok I think as the others have some supports each....Casliber (talk · contribs) 04:59, 15 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Casliber, I have recently written an article on Progeroid syndromes and would like to get it to a good article status. I have submitted it for peer review. If you can spare a moment, I would greatly appreciate your input in this. Thank you very much for your attention. Kinkreet~♥moshi moshi♥~ 03:03, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Cas, I just gave Circinus a once-over (fixed a couple issues and added images) and I think it'd be okay for FAC. I know you've got two noms running, but when one of them passes would you be ready/willing to nominate? Keilana|Parlez ici 15:49, 21 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Might as well make this one a GA as well... there's good coverage of it in Alessio's 1985 Boletus book, but it's in Italian and will take me a while to type it up and feed it through Google Translate. Also doi:10.1016/S0269-915X(97)80092-4 has some info on it and similar species; this publication considers Boletus xanthocyaneus a distinct species (unlike Alessio). Will try to expand and work this out on the weekend. Sasata (talk) 21:21, 22 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On23 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tylopilus felleus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the bacterium Paenibacillus tylopili is found in the mycorrhizosphereofTylopilus felleus (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tylopilus felleus. 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) 08:02, 23 March 2013 (UTC)
Hi, Casliber! Gabe and I have made a few more revisions to the George Harrison article since you commented at the FAC, and I wonder if you wouldn't mind giving it another look when you get the chance? Thanks! Evanh2008 (talk|contribs) 10:37, 23 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
DYK ... that when force-fed to mice, the toxin ustalic acid, isolated from the mushroom Tricholoma ustale, makes them crouch—hesitant to move—before it kills them? Sasata (talk) 00:08, 24 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Cas, I was wondering if you had any further queries at the Common Starling FAC, it all seems to have gone a bit quiet there, cheers, Jimfbleak - talk to me? 07:26, 24 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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Four Award | |
Congratulations! You have been awarded the Four Award for your work from beginning to end on Persoonia linearis. TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 23:30, 24 March 2013 (UTC)[reply] |
--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 23:30, 24 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hey Cas, I was wondering if constellation would be eligible for the Core Contest (I would go with Orion but you're kinda involved on that one so....) It's in pretty bad shape (maybe C-class at *best*) and I've been pondering a crack at it. It's not on either of the lists but it's an article on 103 Wikipedias and gets about 100,000 views per month. If it's not eligible, I'll go wander off and find some other sciencey goodness to work on. Thanks! (btw, thanks for taking care of those comments on the FAC, I'll be around again after tonight's exam/paper hell is over.) Keilana|Parlez ici 22:20, 26 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On27 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Buckinghamia celsissima, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the ivory curl tree can grow 30 m (100 ft) tall in its natural rainforest habitat? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Buckinghamia celsissima. 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) 00:02, 27 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you for the rare wild life you cover, making this project more beautiful and showing that protection of precious lfe is needed. You won my heart placing daisies on the Main page, - my favourite flowers! Did you know that the section of treasured entries on my talk is titled Flowers? Did you know that several birds were recently translated to Swedish, including the Blue-winged Pitta and the last finch? - Repeating: you are an awesome Wikipedian (15 December 2008, 30 April 2009, 19 February 2012)!
--Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:12, 28 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]
A year ago, you were the 75th recipient of my PumpkinSky Prize, repeated in br'erly style. You were the first (but not only) one to receive it a fourth time, - well deserved! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:48, 28 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
Hi. I have requested peer reviewofRobert Hooke (edit | talk | history | protect | delete | links | watch | logs | views), I wonder if this subject might interest you. I would like to start pushing the article towards FA, Hooke is, for me, one of the most interesting figures in the history of science. Guy (Help!) 20:22, 28 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
![]() | On29 March 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Boletus torosus, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the brawny bolete mushroom (pictured) may contain the antabuse-like compound coprine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Boletus torosus. 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 00:02, 29 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I've begun a review for Tylopilus felleus and have a quick question for you on the review page. Thanks for your contributions to this very fine article. -- Khazar2 (talk) 12:02, 29 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
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The Good Article Barnstar | |
For your contributions to bring Tylopilus felleus to Good Article status. Thanks, and keep up the good work! -- Khazar2 (talk) 15:36, 29 March 2013 (UTC)[reply] |
Does the Core Contest apply to just Wikipedia:Vital articles, or to Wikipedia:Vital articles/Expanded as well. If it does include VA/E, any chance you could explicitly say so? The people who are active at WP:VA/E want more eyeballs at the project pbp 00:22, 30 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]
I've added some detail, but now we are at 55 kB and 9,300 words, so while I would be happy to add more, at some point I think I will be spending time adding material that others will later ask me to remove. I'm having trouble picking-out the "good points" from all the personal attacks and condescension in JG66's review. I can deal with the specific bullett points, but I find his long rants a bit overwhelming. Can you please offer some advice on how to deal with JG66's walls of text? "Picean nature", really. I think demanding so much personal, astrological, quasi-religious material is inapporpriate, and I've never had to go into deep detail about a subject's religious beliefs. Can't the readers just look at Hinduism?GabeMc (talk|contribs) 22:46, 30 March 2013 (UTC)[reply]