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Hello. Film project guidelines are very specific about not including comparisons between a film and its source material in a film article, so I deleted the section you added. 209.247.22.164 (talk) 14:11, 13 January 2009 (UTC)
First off, nice job with the article. Just a note on Richard Kuh - he was actually appointed by Frank Hogan after Hogan had to resign. Kuh was never elected, and actually lost when he ran against Robert Morgenthau, so I think he should go on "appointed" instead of "elected". Thanks. GoCuse44 (talk) 04:06, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for your comments. The list is supposed to be chronological and the heading was intended to differentiate between appointed (as was originally done) and elected as is currently done. Since it's confusing I guess I should drop it. BTW, the list is comprehensive through 1909 there may be some others between 1909 and 1935, so if you know them feel free to add. Thanks again. Americasroof (talk) 05:24, 23 January 2009 (UTC)
NRHP in Suffolk County, New York
Were you planning the NRHP lists for all Suffolk County towns all along? I was barely able to finish chopping down duplicates of the Suffolk County NRHP lists for Southampton and East Hampton, before finding out you've already got them finished and posted. -----DanTD (talk) 04:53, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
I know what a pain and how much time is involved. I thought in the discussion that I would break out the five east end towns (East Hampton/Shelter Island/Southampton/Southold/Riverhead). Almost all the pictures on those towns are mine. I will hold back now on any further subdividing until we agree on a battle plan. Thanks for stirring the pot to get this done. Americasroof (talk) 13:49, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for your support, and breaking the five east end towns out is a good idea, but beyond that the Town of Huntington is pretty packed with NRHP sites as well. ----DanTD (talk) 19:03, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
Unless you want to do it, I will go ahead and break out the three remaining east end towns. You can go ahead and do Huntington. Ideally we should eventually separate all the towns. It's kinda cool that we're sorta setting standards here! Thanks again!;-) Americasroof (talk) 19:59, 29 January 2009 (UTC)
I'm almost finished with Huntington, and I added some redlinks for the other three east end towns. But what I'm stuck on is Fort Salonga. The hamlet itself is split between Huntington and Smithtown, but I can't really figure out which side the actual fort is on. ----DanTD (talk) 15:30, 30 January 2009 (UTC)
Boy that's toughie. Nothing is overtly clear. My knee jerk is to give it Huntington and if it's wrong, somebody can move it to Smithtown.Americasroof (talk) 05:53, 31 January 2009 (UTC)
That's right next door to my cousin's neighborhood. I knew there was something to that restrictred property across the street from the beach. Now I don't have to call her up and not know whether she'll have time to discuss it or not. As you can guess it was removed, but I've still done some other work. I made some street-wikilinks onto NY 25A and Old Country Road, and I'm sorry I couldn't find any located on NY 25, NY 108 or NY 110. There are also a lot of addresses and street names that are incorrect on the existing list. I found some sites that were listed as being in Huntington (CDP) that weren't, and I found the Eaton's Neck Lighthouse was supposedly claimed to be off of NY 25A, when both Eaton's Neck and Asharoken are much futhter north from Route 25A. I could post it there now and have more work done on it, or I could do the adjustments before posting them. ----DanTD (talk) 03:34, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
Thanks again Dan. BTW I think I made a mistake in the category names. They need "listing" in the name. I will go back and correct that. Thanks again! Americasroof (talk) 19:37, 1 February 2009 (UTC)
Company categories
These categories generally will have different parents then the company article. This is due to the many differences. For instance, if the company is founded in one year, that belongs in the company article and not the category. Adding that to a category would imply that everything in the category is somehow related to that year. Vegaswikian (talk) 03:53, 3 February 2009 (UTC)
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Yep, it was through your linking of the new article on the Sports Museum Article that I saw this new article. Very disappointed especially since I was meant to take my brother today. I've been a couple of times before, including the opening press conference, but it's still a loss. I hope they find a buyer and it re-opens. StarM04:52, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
I was suspect of the museum from the start mainly because everything involving Ground Zero has been badly handled and ill thought out. The museum (which used Ground Zero repair fed funds) seemed to think Ground Zero would be a huge tourist draw. They should have made it its own destination. On top of everything else they didn't seem to make any effort to publicize it. They should have been popping up on every sports event. As they say in their own comments nobody in NYC ever even heard of it. The photo on the article shows the publicity of ads on bicycles! Wow! It's still a good concept if somebody with a little sense could get hold of it. Americasroof (talk) 22:47, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
I said to a friend the other day, you have to know it was there to know about it. It was not at all publicised at the airports, etc. Sad because it had some great materials and had a decent location especially if people wanted to walk from the ferries (SI or Statue/Ellis) to Ground Zero and Wall Street, but even then it wasn't obvious what the building was and that it was something to stop at. I hope they find a buyer. I wonder what will become of the Womens' Sports Hall of Fame and again, the Heisman needing to find a new home StarM23:35, 22 February 2009 (UTC)
Wow, did you just go and take that photo? How did you know I'd created that article? That group just performed in my area and there was no WP article, so I started one. Badagnani (talk) 03:10, 11 March 2009 (UTC)
Please respond when you can. Why would Willis want to move into a currently high and successful money-making company like the Sears Tower. Signed Bob--99.145.232.233 (talk) 20:42, 13 March 2009 (UTC)
I'm not quite sure what the question is. The Sears Tower is a losing proposition. Willis is getting naming rights for just taking a lease on a tiny fraction of the building. The building owners want to rebrand and get rid of the Sears stigma. Americasroof (talk) 15:56, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
I'm usually not a very good candidate for projects since I kind of pursue what captures my fancy at the moment. But since the buildings seem to capture a lot of my fancy I will sign up. Americasroof (talk) 15:56, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
Good! :) And Wikipedia:WikiProject Historic Sites has opened up. I took the liberty of assuming your support for the wikiproject meant you wanted to join as a member, and I copied your signature to the Members list on the main page. Please visit and add to, or remove, your listing there. It would be great to hear about what you're interested in the Wikiproject becoming, in your member comment and/or at the Talk page, shortcut wt:HSITES. Thanks for your support! doncram (talk) 17:44, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
Thank you!
We got a letter from the Creve Coeur Police Department thanking you for your hard working keeping the Creve Coeur, Missouri article clean of vandalism. Just wanted to let you know that your effort is appreciated! (Ticket number 2009031610061311) ---J.S (T/C/WRE) 19:18, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks that brightened my day although it's a bit strange the police would have even noticed it since the vandalism was never on the article for more than a few minutes. Thanks again! Americasroof (talk) 19:27, 16 March 2009 (UTC)
thanks for uploading your better ones, something odd happened to my camera, it claims things are in focus, but they are clearly not. dm (talk) 11:19, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks for your nice note and your efforts to complete the projects so quickly. I usually don't replace existing photos. The photos look a bit like they were taken by a cell phone (which tend to be softer and appear out of focus). I didn't see the usual exif data on the photos which identifies the camera. I've gotten real hard core into finishing at least NYC and perhaps even some of the burbs which I will try to do before or after work (can't do it on weekends). It's great exercise. I even bought a folding bike to extend my range. I intended to do this last summer but life intervened. I thought I better strike quickly this time before something intervenes again. See what you have wrought by bringing me into this project ;-) Thanks. Americasroof (talk) 13:34, 18 March 2009 (UTC)
Format for casino ownership/name changes
The basic wiki guideline is that for a name change you move the article. However there are exceptions. Binions is one. Given the history of the old name moving that to a new name did not make sense to some of hist. The name and the associated history were unique. On the AC articles, if the history was not moved, I suspect that someone did a cut and paste copy which is a violation of the GFDL. The article really needs to be moved with the history. Again assuming that is the right thing to do. For some of the changes out there, I think new articles make be needed. I say this given the convoluted ownership and operations of some like Ballys. Wild West, Clairidge and the Sands among others. If you have a specific case you want me to look at, let me know and I take a look. I have been rather busy of late so if could be a bit before I look at it. Hope this answers your questions. If not, drop me another note. Vegaswikian (talk) 00:01, 20 March 2009 (UTC)
Since there was not much history for the ACH and the Nugget, a merge there probably makes sense. However for some of the others, like the Sands and Clarridge, a merge might not be the proper action. Vegaswikian (talk) 19:41, 22 March 2009 (UTC)
It was fun in Commons following your last Wednesday's photographic expedition through Morningside Heights and easteward through Central Harlem until the light faded too much for further pictures. Hope you had lights for the trip home. What brand / model bike?
Commons has its differences, but it's a great place for pictures. I start most morning or evening Wikisessions with Wikipedia, and some days don't have time to get to Commons. Other days, Commons gets as much of my time as the encyclopedia. Pictures are easier to find there, because they are better categorized. Or at least, many pictures have proper cats, and those pix are more easily found than those in Wikipedia, where they can seldom be found unless someone has already associated them with the appropriate article.
Sometimes I use a computer that, when I log into en Wikipedia, automatically logs me into Commons or vice versa. More often, ones where this automatic multiple log-in feature of Wikimedia doesn't work.
Commons is underadministered; more people want to be photographers than want to spend time organizing. As a result bots do much of the work and are insensitive to human feelings. Just have to understand it's a poor dumb machine and doesn't mean to be mean.
Anyway it's great to see you combining the power of the camera with that of the bicycle. You will soon mop up all the unillustrated or badly illustrated articles in Manhattan and can start on The Bronx and other areas. Jim.henderson (talk) 14:56, 24 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks Jim. I probably should change the tone of my little opus on Commons. Commons is well meaning. It's a shame that they can't integrate it. They sure would have a lot more admins. Kudos to you for even trying.
I thought it was funny we shot the Fort Washington armory from nearly the same angle but mine was in the twilight of my big adventure. I finished off most of the rest of Harlem this morning (the reverse case where the light improves with the trip). There's a mop up on a couple Riverside buildings I need to get and I should have shot the Mount Morris Bank even though it was hidden behind construction. Some of those shots need to be reshot in better lighting.
I probably rode my bike (and at the moment I can't remember its brand) no more than 4X a year for the last 10 or so. Now I've gone crazy. My last two adventures were on foot though. By the time I get off work and get going there's only a hour of usable sun. The twilight photos sometimes add a nice touch though.
There's a bunch of buildings downtown left. Then it's probably off to Queens to start the other boroughs. I may even eventually venture into Nassau and perhaps even western Suffolk as the days gets longer.
I did buy the downtube bike I mentioned earlier. I haven't extensively ridden it yet. Everybody tells me I will be shocked at how much extra I will have to pedal. I only rode around the block and didn't notice anything major other than I will probably replace the seat. Americasroof (talk) 13:57, 25 March 2009 (UTC)
Admin work is boring, and especially so in pictures. Sometimes I spend an hour categorizing someone else's pix or moving them, which sometimes turns up a splendid illustration or two. Indeed I ought to review the cats of some of yours when I finish inserting and categorizing my own pix (four weeks ago!) in Staten Island and then the ones from last weekend in Pittsburgh.
Fort Washington Armory doesn't satisfy me yet; my pic is too dark from being done on a cloudy day and suffers some kind of technical flaw inside the camera, while your twilite shot from the same street corner is much too dark. Funny thing, your pic of the 100th Street Bus Depot is similarly dark and a bit blurry as well, yet is splendid despite. The more I see pix I like, the less I understand what's good about them. I was shocked that we have no decent pic of 195 Broadway. Not a prime bike target, but a prime photo target surrounded by other good targets.
Crazy over bicycling is one of the good kinds, especially when combined with some other silly endeavor like photographing the city. I expect to take Thursday off from work and hit the saddle for the first time in more than two weeks. Should I meet you in the late afternoon and we'll pedal over some bridge and chase some targets? When darkness catches us in Woodhaven or Woodbrige or Woodlawn or somewhere, fold the bikes, dine at whatever restaurant is at hand, and return by rail.
Plenty of good targets in Queens. I'm especially thinking of Whitestone Light, Popenhusen Institute and other places north and east of Flushing and for that matter old armoriies, churches etc in the middle of Flushing. And the long-abandoned railroad from there to Floral Park and Hempstead. And oof, much in Jamaica and a few places in Astoria. If you snap up much of this material then I can direct my efforts to Scarsdale, Newark, and other underwikiphotographed places.
No, a good folder isn't a lot more difficult. Many bikers overestimate the difference, not understanding how gearing is done. I figure I take the same time and effort to ride 7 or 8 miles on my little wheels as 10 on my big bike. There are also folders that further narrow or perhaps eliminate this gap, though they have distinctive disadvantages as well. Jim.henderson (talk) 17:34, 29 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks, Jim for your comments. I'm not 100 percent thrilled with my photos. There's obvious light problems from doing it before or after work. I know I need to better categorize my photos. I have that on the list of projects. I've been pushing to get them put up right away. If I don't, I forget what they were. Some of these historic buildings start to look alike after a while. I have numerous photos where I've delayed and I've forgotten what they were. In a perfect world, I probably should have delayed for longer days but from past practice if I don't do it when I'm hot for it life inevitably gets in the way. I still don't have the fold up bike in the city yet (I had it delivered to East Hampton since my doorman -- who is really an elevator operator -- is not supposed to sign for stuff). There are so many places that need at least an initial photo. I can't commit to any immediately after work activities until probably May or so. I literally never know until I'm out the door whether I can go on an adventure.Americasroof (talk) 14:43, 30 March 2009 (UTC)
Improperly Licensed Photos
Actually, the new postings explicitly claim public domain due to pre-1978 publication without copyright notice. That is a different thing from simply claiming "public domain" without explanation. --Orange Mike | Talk17:46, 25 March 2009 (UTC)
Thanks I just saw that. I don't recall that license before. It sure sounds slippery slope to me. But if it's what works on wiki now, good. Thanks. Americasroof (talk) 17:48, 25 March 2009 (UTC)
You're welcome! I suggested that we come up with a special April Fool's Day template for the crediting. We would have used it on the article's talk page, but it would cause issues if any of these articles would become good or featured articles. Royalbroil23:20, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
I chose red -> big red apple. Anyway, take a look, especially at the nyc landmark reference, that's the way every reference doc should look. dm (talk) 04:55, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
Nice job! I meant to red link the article after seeing it going to Alabama. Incredibly we're almost done with Manhattan. My next venture will be into Queens. I've looked at several of your photos. I suspect that your camera got wet and that's the reason your photos are soft. I lost a camera that way. Nobody fixes cameras in the shop and if you send out, it's cheaper to buy a new one. If you do that you might consider getting one with a wider angle lens. They're about the same price as the others but for building shots, I kinda like seeing the whole building. Great job again and I do appreciate all the articles you're doing. P.S. since I've been focusing on the National Register places I've been missing the New York landmarks.Americasroof (talk) 06:33, 5 April 2009 (UTC)
Salut ! Yes, I am in Kansas City again, but will go to France shortly, mid-June in Alabama to teach a university course, then to Kansas City. I still owe you photos from your last request, and I will get to them. -- As for Populous, the fact that it is in Kansas City is less amazing than WHERE in Kansas City it is located - west side of the City Market not far from the Broadway railway bridge, between I-70 and the Missouri River - a real no man's land. I am certain it is a TIFF zone, and former mayor Mrs Barnes probably threw a mountain of money and perpetual tax abatements at them to build there. -- The building is a luminous landmark at night, very heavily influenced by recent successful designs of British David Chipperfield, especially his Figge Art Museum, which has resulted in a number of other U.S. commissions (St. Louis Art Museum, Des Moines Central Library, et alia.) -- I will take photos for you when I can. With my best regards to you, Charvex (talk) 23:14, 28 April 2009 (UTC)
Thanks again. I didn't know about your traveling. I was back in KC in March and took several shots of the earlier places I requested. There was snow on the ground so that made some interesting shots. As usual I have one day to shoot and am dependent on light during the whirlwind. My shot of the Midwest Research Institute sucks even though with the right light it should look great if taken at the right time given its primo location opposite the Nelson (even if the building is mundane). I went out to Sprint and was actually bowled over by the massive campus. It's quite different from almost every corporate headquarters. River Market has always had a funky charm that is truly unique. It's always been a shame that it never quite took off. It's really cool that Populous would locate there.Americasroof (talk) 19:52, 29 April 2009 (UTC)
Roger Clinton Senior
You can't simply remove the tag because you object. You have to state why you object, and gain a consensus to keep the article at AfD first.Drew Smith What I've done11:14, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
The prod says You may remove this message if you improve the article or otherwise object to deletion for any reason. To avoid confusion, it helps to explain why you object to the deletion, either in the edit summary or on the talk page. If this template is removed, it should not be replaced. I object to its deletion because it is referenced and meets the 3rd party criteria. The prod clearly states it cannot be put back on the article. If you want to get rid of it take it to afd. Americasroof (talk) 11:19, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
Thank you for letting me know (most people are not that courteous in deletions that they suspect I might disagree with). Thank you again. Americasroof (talk) 11:57, 12 May 2009 (UTC)
birth date listed as year of birth per Wikipedia privacy policy to minimize identity theft
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That's a fairly sophisticated answer for an anonymous post. I take it that you must be the subject of the article (there were some tell tale signs in the edits such as mentioning family details as well as eliminating the details of the arrest. I will abide by your wishes on the birthdate. Some of the arrest details should probably to go back to put it in perspective (I give you credit for not eliminating the link). To be admitted back to the bar definitely puts it in perspective. There was definitely a target on the speaker back on those days.Americasroof (talk) 12:52, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
adding in detail regarding underlying factual matters on which charges were based
Per your request, I added back in a description of the underlying factual matters (per the discussion in the appeals court opinion) on which the counts that were sustained by the appeals court were based. I trust this addresses your concern.209.12.171.82 (talk) 17:48, 20 May 2009 (UTC)
Now's your chance, in the next five weeks, to catch sunlight streaming across the north side of buildings that are difficult to photograph any other time of year. Jim.henderson (talk) 03:50, 9 June 2009 (UTC)
Just to let you know that I recently copied the above image that you uploaded to Wikipedia over to WikiMedia Commons, the Wikimedia central media repository for all free media. The image was either individually tagged or was in a category tagged with the {{Copy to Wikimedia Commons}} template. Your image is now available to all Wikimedia projects at the following location: Commons:File:Airforce-one-waco.jpg. The original version of the image uploaded to Wikipedia has been tagged with WP:CSD#F8. Cheers! --Captain-tucker (talk) 01:05, 17 June 2009 (UTC)
Hi! I added an update tag to the Leisurama article as I noticed it only includes the Montauk development. As I learned on PBS' History Detectives, a Leisurama South development in Lauderhill, FL also existed. I think it should be added to this article. Please see the Leisurama discussion page for more information. As the article's original author, I thought you might be interested in helping update the article to include this sister development. --CPAScott (talk) 19:04, 29 July 2009 (UTC)
Photo of 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza incorrect
In the entry for New York's tallest buildings, the photos for 1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza is incorrect. One Dag is a brownish glass building on the west side of Second Avenue between 47th and 48th Streets. The building depicted is a residential building on the south side of 47th, across the street from One Dag. Verifiable at http://www.emporis.com/application/?nav=building&id=115500
I will try to run by there and make sure what is what. There are several buildings at the location that prominently display the Dag Hammarskjold Plaza name. Americasroof (talk) 13:39, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
Seeing that the street address is an odd number on Second Avenue it is clearly a building on the east side of the street. The building I took was on the west side. I know the building you are talking about. I will try to go over and snap a new photo. Americasroof (talk) 14:47, 13 August 2009 (UTC)
I have nominated Mike Sanders (Missouri), an article that you created, for deletion. I do not think that this article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion, and have explained why at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Mike Sanders (Missouri). Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Thank you for your time.
You placed the same item on my page twice. I am deleting the second. I don't think you understand that county executive is a formal position that is chief executive of the county. In this case the county is Jackson County, Missouri which includes more than 600,000 people and includes Kansas City, Missouri. There is plenty of third party coverage about this guy. This nomination occurred less than five minutes after the article was posted. I think you should withdraw the nomination. Americasroof (talk) 14:46, 14 August 2009 (UTC)
File copyright problem with File:Albert-gonzalez.jpg
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When I upload I was surprised the template didn't give me the copyright option. I put a U.S. government license on the photo. It's from the Secret Service. Americasroof (talk) 11:02, 20 August 2009 (UTC)
Thank you so much. You made my day. I thought KCAC was obscure enough that nobody would notice. I'm not quite sure yet how to fit it in but it's great to know. In the early days corporate sponsored teams and clubs competed against college teams of all sizes. By all rights Kansas City rather than Springfield, MA, should be considered the birthplace of basketball. Its astounding what you find when you dig in. The AAU was basically a KC phenomenon. I keep meaning to greatly expand the Walter Byers and NCAA articles. Basically the entire NCAA process was created in KC by him. Thanks again! Americasroof (talk) 06:56, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
BTW do you have a source for the KU-KCAC? I figured out what I want to say. There's a lot of those AAU teams (or at least their sponsors) I would like to add articles on. Thanks. Americasroof (talk) 07:00, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
Sharing repeated references to same source
Hi, just a tip that may save someone some work later – when adding multiple references (as in Albert Gonzalez) to the same news article, you can use the "name" parameter in the <ref> of the first use of the citation, thus: <ref name="MH0822">, then later on instead of repeating the same citation over and over, just say <ref name="MH0822" /> (note closing slash) to cite the same reference. Some of the other cites in the Albert Gonzales article already use this method. --CliffC (talk) 18:32, 23 August 2009 (UTC)
Thanks. I know it's annoying when I do it the way I do it. The problem is that when I'm working on an article I frequently move sections around and the first reference will either get nuked or get out of order and that messes stuff up. I've found that bots usually will hit the article a few days later and take care of it. I always think it's most important to get the reference in to begin with. Unfortunately, careful editors like yourself frequently get to it first and I'm sure I annoy the holy crap out of you. I will try to do better going forward but I can't promise. As a side note, I'm really amazed that more editors are not jumping on the Gonzalez article. I thought it would be right down the Wiki speciality. Americasroof (talk) 06:56, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
Oh, hadn't thought about the bots, I didn't know they would do that unbidden, your approach makes sense. I haven't added anything to the criticism section lately, I guess there's nothing new under the sun. Best, CliffC (talk) 12:50, 24 August 2009 (UTC)
Thanks. You're doing a fantastic job on the Taking Woodstock stuff. I'm going to have to circle around and do an article on the hamlet of Bethel which is the formal mailing address of the museum.Americasroof (talk) 11:00, 28 August 2009 (UTC)
Trying to better understand Wikipedia rules
Saw that you edited a blurb on our publication (StorefrontBacktalk)today. Thanks! It looks a lot cleaner and better. But wanted to better understand the Wikipedia way. We tried to find a wide range of external links that discuss or reference the publication and we specifically tried to focus on well-known sites that would ostensibly have some credibility (among the external links were to stories on CNN.com, USA Today, MSNBC and the Los Angeles Times). Noticed that all of the external independent links (meaning links OTHER than those from our site) were removed. May I ask the rationale? I thought Wikipedia encouraged external links from well-known sources? (If there's any way for you to respond privately--so that I can reply privately--I would very much appreciate it. I'm at eschuman@storefrontbacktalk.com.) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Eschuman (talk • contribs) 01:30, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
E. Schuman's conflict of interest was so blatant in this case, and the lack of sourcing so absolute, that I saw no need to tag such an obvious non-notable website spam prior to deletion. --Orange Mike | Talk04:33, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
I saw the COI issue and tried to save it. It's a legitimate site that is quoted extensively in trade publications. There should have been a prod on it.Americasroof (talk) 04:36, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
Wind farm
Hi,
You have added some interesting fact to the Doppler radar article. However, read carefully the intro of that article and you will see that the article is not about weather detection device but about the Doppler radars in general. It is a common missuse in the US to think that Doppler radar is ONLY for Doppler weather radar. So I transferred your entry to tornado detection in the Weather radar#Wind Farms. Pierre cb (talk) 12:29, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
Thanks Tim. This looks like what got deleted in 2007. I was hoping to find the more recent deletion and history. But this is definitely a good start. Thanks for going the extra mile. 16:57, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
Thanks Tim for the going an even longer extra mile. The only reason I knew the 2007 date was because i clicked on the create article and saw it had been deleted on October 24, 2007 by Aarktica. I'm not going to recreate the article unless I can get some mediation or third party support. Thanks again. Americasroof (talk) 17:09, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
Thank you. That's a pleasant surprise. I added three external references, qualified it as first public university and set the date of rollout to 1987. Thanks again for making the nomination. Americasroof (talk) 13:35, 7 October 2009 (UTC)
DYK for Dean L. Hubbard
On October 9, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dean L. Hubbard, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (see the pageview stats(?)) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.
Hello there, I saw you added a picture to the Selden, New York page among other local L.I. pages recently. Awesome! If by any chance you have any pictures of the Vietnam Memorial in Bald Hill, I've been looking for one to add to Bald Hill (Farmingville, New York). If you look at my contribution history, you'll see I've been trying to improve Long Island articles and fill in some gaps (have been working on school districts a fair amount, and am toying with working on L.I. wineries as well soon), many of which are crying out for nice photos! Keep up the great work. --Neighborhoodpalmreader (talk) 16:31, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
Thanks. Welcome aboard. There's not a lot of us working on Long Island articles (e.g., DanTD is probably the only other active editor). I put the maps on all the Long Island communities and even got Wiki to put the locator maps on the articles. Normally my articles are on the East End. I often add histories to LI -- especially origin of names. I have a friend who is undergoing cancer treatments at Stony Brook so I've contributed a fair amount of mid-island photos and updated communities I pass by as there are a few hours to kill during the treatments. I will definitely add Bald Hill (and the amphitheatre) to my itinerary during the next visit. Bald Hill has special significance for me because of my obsession with high points. I used to have a big article on Jaynes Hill on my americasroof page until I stated getting denial of service attacks. People always mentioned I should also go to Bald Hill. I never focused on it and didn't realize it was so close to the LIE and had passed it on other wanderings (the monument is indeed impressive). I've taken several high school photos but since the articles were never there I didn't post them. Anyway nice job on Bald Hill! Feel free to leave me photo requests on any other areas you might have an interest in mid to eastern Long Island.Americasroof (talk) 18:46, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
Thanks so much! I got sucked into the Bald Hill one because I always heard as a child (growing up nearby) that it was the tallest point on Long Island, and it wasn't true! Speaking of Jayne's Hill, I recently expanded that article, and as I mentioned on the talk page, there appears to be some debate about the precise height which you might be able to clear up. As for high schools, I have created pages for all the districts on the North Fork now, and am working my way through the South Fork as well--many of the high schools don't have pages, but the district pages are good places for pictures of the high schools as well, I think.--Neighborhoodpalmreader (talk) 21:06, 12 October 2009 (UTC)
Jaynes Hill was a lot of fun to work on. For the articles on other mountains, the official height is the USGS height. Thanks for the heads up. Thanks for the work on the school districts. I hope we will be crossing a lot of paths.Americasroof (talk) 01:01, 13 October 2009 (UTC)
DYK for United States Army Provost Marshal General
I believe that you have posted one of my photos on Jackson Pollack's Wikipedia page. I am fine with it but would like to get my name and a link to my website. I still have the original file if you need proof or would like to post the same photo at a better resolution. Please contact me at brooksdierdorff@gmail.com.
Thanks. The article still needs a lot of work. It looks like he edited it a while back to add really bizarre high school info. I will try in the next day or two to get it up to referenced speed. Missouri has a pretty good bio of its recent members http://www.house.missouri.gov/bio/?year=2008&district=156 (Jetton appears in the various years he was in office). I've done a lot of work on the Speaker article for the state. The Speaker in the state has had a historic knack of getting indicted for influence peddling. But he really takes the cake. None of the others were as brazen. I've never seen anything like this. He embarrassed the Republicans even before this. The hypocrisy is all the more strange because he represents Rush Limbaugh's boyhood area. Thanks again. Americasroof (talk) 05:22, 10 December 2009 (UTC)
File source problem with File:Laguardia-school.jpg
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