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Great article! I haven't had a chance to do a wider search yet but have edited the article to make clear that the story is disputed. I don't think we will ever know for sure. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:09, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
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I am back academically next week so don't give up so easily. There are still 91 to go and I don't have 91 RDPs on the list so we will see. Good work on the Cov Garden pubs, maybe I will join in... Philafrenzy (talk) 14:35, 2 October 2014 (UTC)
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In light of the many improvements you've made to the article it's obviously a keep now. It's unfortunate that the discussion won't be able to consider the many other stubs made in the same mould. I can only hope you'll do as good a job with each of them as you did with Pieter Korteweg. Regards, Bazj (talk) 03:26, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
What do you think for the hook? Manuscripts or typescripts or just manuscripts? I'm not trying to create a controversy. But this is the kind of minutiae that some higher level reviewer can get hung up on. And there are lots of cooks in the DYK kitchen. 7&6=thirteen (☎)11:33, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
You are absolutely right that it should be correct. If it was typed it's typescript definitely. Randall would never have tolerated any ambiguity on the matter! Philafrenzy (talk) 11:35, 4 October 2014 (UTC)
What's confusing about that Gareth? He was born in the Netherlands but became a Swiss or dual citizen and lives in Spain with homes in Monaco and the UK. He has an inherited title and his parents were of multiple nationalities. Crystal clear! Philafrenzy (talk) 23:23, 2 October 2014 (UTC)
I was thinking of creating Eurostocracy. I have a reference in The Times from 1998 but not in the right context. It seems to be in use in social media but not otherwise. I think its a good word with a clear meaning. Do you have any sources? Philafrenzy (talk) 10:14, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
I'll channel Lady T's eurospirit and say no, no no! There are scant references to it and think it is already somewhat served by Eurotrash and Eurocrat. GLITZKREIG. Now there's a word. Gareth E Kegg (talk) 10:44, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
I had reluctantly reached the same conclusion though I think you could argue Eurostocracy refers to a wider class of persons than Eurocrat, but I have only seen them from outside their BMWs so I can't be sure they really exist. One day. I have just done a stub of Fat-finger trade. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:49, 3 October 2014 (UTC)
On 6 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Gabriel Wells, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that after Gabriel Wells bought a book whose 1,050-jewel binding had required two years to complete, he decided to send it to the U.S. via a passenger on the RMS Titanic? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gabriel Wells. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
I predict that before the week is out, you will be helping to expand R. H. Naylor from its previous 441 characters to reach the 5x DYK expansion target of 2205. Edwardx (talk) 20:32, 6 October 2014 (UTC)
Amazing, I had no idea those even existed. If Edward had known how I feel about astrology (about the same as he feels about Milo Moiré) he wouldn't have asked me to do it but it won't stop me. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:36, 7 October 2014 (UTC)
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On 25 October 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dolores (artists' model), which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the model Dolores was a "happy prisoner" of the sculptor Jacob Epstein? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Hi. I removed your proposal for deletion tag from the Mister Smile article, as I have been able to find several sources that discuss the film. In addition to a few sources that simply list its participation in the Chicago International Film Festival [4] and the Ottawa International Student Animation Festival, [5][6] I was able to find this article [7] on Film Threat, this detailed quote [8] from the filmmaker posted on the Ottawa festival's site, this bio [9] on the filmmaker, and this [10] article from Animation World Network, which briefly reviews the film. --Jpcase (talk) 03:08, 29 October 2014 (UTC)
Appreciate if I could tag along, with your analysis and call for deletion of various articles. I am finding a general resistance to objectivity in terms of deletion. Becky's Diner a good example of a entry that "refuses to die," not everything mentioned on the Internet is worth of inclusion or is encyclopedic. Regards--Star Log, Lfrankblam, Kirk Out (talk) 18:43, 3 November 2014 (UTC)
This came out of the article about the de-orphaning project in The Signpost recently. A worthy project but I discovered that the reason a lot of them were orphans after years was that they weren't notable to start with. Mostly I have prodded them, but some were not eligible for a prod. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:50, 3 November 2014 (UTC)
To propose this for deletion because this allegedly doesn't pass notability means that (a) you didn't even look at the citations, and (2) you didn't notify any of the newbie editors. I don't want to hassle you, but please avoid such actions (or inaction) in the future. We all make honest mistakes. Bearian (talk) 22:21, 6 November 2014 (UTC)
On 7 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Betty May, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Betty May testified under oath that her husband ritually sacrificed a cat and drank its blood? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Betty May. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Pity, I was planning on starting a Futurist-style riot (one plan they had was to give the same seat ticket to 20 of the most troublesome people they knew at one of their events), now it will be impossible. Philafrenzy (talk) 14:58, 6 November 2014 (UTC)
Thank you Libby. I didn't need to make it up as truth is stranger than fiction! Hope to see you perhaps at the next London meetup 14 December. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:26, 9 November 2014 (UTC)
On 16 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Brilliant Chang, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Brilliant Chang sold cocaine, heroin, and opium to young women in London, fueling a "white slavery" stereotype? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Brilliant Chang. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Looks good to me, I didn't check the refs but it all makes sense. Made a few changes including the lead. I think the reference to the Union in the first sentence needs a wikilink or explanation. Philafrenzy (talk) 01:51, 11 November 2014 (UTC)
With so many DYKs and your prolific output, especially in the philatelic area, I though you would be good a giving it the once over. This was a rather difficult topic to get me head around but think I have created an article that makes sense of the position. Thanks for your input. I refined the Union with additional prose and a wikilink so it is explained better and it is now in mainspace at Postmaster General for Scotland. Thanks again. ww2censor (talk) 11:31, 11 November 2014 (UTC)
Thanks, now I need to do a job on Edward Lees who was secretary to both the Irish and Scottish Post Office. Do you have any sources? ww2censor (talk) 23:20, 11 November 2014 (UTC)
Yes, but I don't have access to the rest of it. Maybe the Credo account allows that but I'm not sure. Unfortunately the page shown does not talk about Edward. Thanks ww2censor (talk) 15:24, 16 November 2014 (UTC)
There is a link to sign up for a limited free account which would enable you to read the whole article. There are also free Jstor accounts via the Wikipedia Library. Philafrenzy (talk) 15:50, 16 November 2014 (UTC)
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Although I did a major edit to the article, if I am listed as a creator, nominator or write the hook, I cannot pass it for review, and strictly speaking I am over a month late for that but I'll consider that a compliment to my effort, thanks o/ ~ R.T.G22:14, 16 November 2014 (UTC)
Today is the last day for Digby Morton, but sadly you will need to nominate it yourself - "according to the new rules that went into effect as of November 21, all nominations, whether self-nominations or nominations of articles by others, require a QPQ review." Edwardx (talk) 10:16, 24 November 2014 (UTC)
I saw the notices but haven't had a moment to find out what a QPQ is. Can you get them at Waitrose? Is it one of those devices in orange plastic that make your garden sprinkler work better? Thanks for doing one on Simon. Digby Morton is a little weak so I will leave that one. Where does this leave Audrey White and Dolores of Ziegfeld fame? Philafrenzy (talk) 12:56, 24 November 2014 (UTC)
Well, I've done the nom for Audrey, but someone (hint, hint) has to do the quid-pro-quo review of another DYK nom. And you still have three days to nominate Dolores. If I could make meaningful contributions to either and plausibly claim a co-credit, I'd help out, but as both are pretty comprehensive articles, I can't see much scope. I did think about a new article, but there is good enough coverage at Waitrose#myWaitrose_loyalty_card. And congrats on your first pub article - plenty more opportunities. With a little research, nearly all central London pubs seem to have notable drunks regulars. Edwardx (talk) 19:10, 25 November 2014 (UTC)
My Reader's Digest Book of Home Maintenance had no instructions on fitting a QPQ. On the bright side I now know how to change a tap washer. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:48, 25 November 2014 (UTC)
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