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Speedy deletion nomination of Playing to Win

A tag has been placed on Playing to Win requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the article appears to be about a musical recording which does not indicate why its subject is important or significant, and where the artist's article has never existed, has been deleted or is eligible for deletion itself. Under the criteria for speedy deletion, such articles may be deleted at any time. Please see the guidelines for what is generally accepted as notable, as well as our subject-specific notability guideline for music.

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding {{hangon}} to the top of the page that has been nominated for deletion (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on the talk page explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for speedy deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the page does get deleted, you can contact one of these admins to request that they userfy the page or have a copy emailed to you. Gavin Collins (talk|contribs) 08:34, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

Not that I actually created this article to begin with, but whatever the case I've redirected it to Little River Band.

DYK for Rupert Hamer (journalist)

On January 22, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rupert Hamer (journalist), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 18:00, 22 January 2010 (UTC)

Fern Britton Meets... DYK

Hi, I have added a WP:DYK nomination for Fern Britton Meets... at Template talk:Did you know#Fern Britton Meets.... Suggestions and comments welcome! mattbr 15:43, 30 January 2010 (UTC)

Thanks, you're welcome. mattbr 10:06, 1 February 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Frank Chacksfield

On February 2, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Frank Chacksfield, which you recently nominated. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 18:01, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

Blimey! Not only did I not know the article was up for DYK, but - although I did rewrite most of the article - the hook was actually virtually the only part of the article that I hadn't changed from the earlier deleted article. In fact (and I know I shouldn't admit this) I don't remember even checking the source for that particular fact. But, anyway, thanks for nominating it! Ghmyrtle (talk) 19:14, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Fern Britton Meets...

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

Calmer Waters 06:01, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

AfD nomination of List of Big Brother 2009 housemates (UK)

An editor has nominated one or more articles which you have created or worked on, for deletion. The nominated article is List of Big Brother 2009 housemates (UK). We appreciate your contributions, but the nominator doesn't believe that the article satisfies Wikipedia's criteria for inclusion and has explained why in his/her nomination (see also Wikipedia:Notability and "What Wikipedia is not").

Your opinions on whether the article meets inclusion criteria and what should be done with the article are welcome; please participate in the discussion(s) by adding your comments to Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/List of Big Brother 2009 housemates (UK) (2nd nomination). Please be sure to sign your comments with four tildes (~~~~).

You may also edit the article during the discussion to improve it but should not remove the articles for deletion template from the top of the article; such removal will not end the deletion debate.

Please note: This is an automatic notification by a bot. I have nothing to do with this article or the deletion nomination, and can't do anything about it. --Erwin85Bot (talk) 01:03, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

User:SchlockRock

Please make sure you are aware of the Wikipedia:Three revert rule. DJ Clayworth (talk) 14:59, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

Replied on User's talk page.

Replying to your message here. Strictly you have broken the three revert rule, and you should be blocked for 24 hours. I will forego the block since you didn't edit after the warning, provided you agree not to make further edits to Geri Halliwell for 24 hours. I will also monitor the article. Remember that disagreements are not a reason to break the 3RR. Please use the talk page in future, even if the other party is not responding, and then seek input from other editors. WP:3O is a good place to go. DJ Clayworth (talk) 15:07, 17 February 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Motorway man

On February 20, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Motorway man, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 12:07, 20 February 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Bogus college

On February 21, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bogus college, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 06:07, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

Sarah Carr

I know she is better known as Sally Carr, but the page still needed to be dabbed. Anyway, I've made a start on her article but I'm sure it can be improved upon. BLPs are not my usual area. Mjroots (talk) 19:42, 23 February 2010 (UTC)

Good edits

Hi Retro, I just wanted to say that I was having a look at your bullying and afgan visit sections and they are very npov and well written, as I said yesterday, if I can help with the GA issues I will, regards. Off2riorob (talk) 20:57, 8 March 2010 (UTC)

Sarah Carr (politician)

Just to let you know the helpfull re-direct you created for Sarah Carr (politician) has been reversed by an IP user. I have commented on it here in the PPC disscussion.--Wintonian (talk) 21:11, 17 March 2010 (UTC)

DYK for Weekend Wogan

On March 24, 2010, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Weekend Wogan, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check ) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass 06:03, 24 March 2010 (UTC)

Ruth Belville

Thanks very much for the comments. ISD (talk) 08:56, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

Winter

Hi. I was relying on this definition: Winter#Meteorology which makes in December, January & February. Anyway, snow in May is not unknown in the UK, much less March and although it is extreme in Scotland & NI today, I don't think it would be notable, unless it extends for a longer period. Leaky Caldron 11:47, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Premiership of Gordon Brown

Hi, I'll be reviewing this for GA. I've made some initial comments and I'll be back at a less stupid time to finish off! You're welcome to drop me a line if you need me. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 02:52, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for the comments. I'll work my way through the refs over the next few days or so. Cheers TheRetroGuy (talk) 21:43, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

OK. I'm happy to leave it open as long as it's getting there so there's no need to panic. I won't be terribly active over the easter weekend but I should be able to find time to give you a proper review on monday or tuesday. Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 23:16, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Tina Charles

I agree I tried to do that but I don't know how. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Adn486 (talk • contribs) 21:09, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Herefordshire/Shropshire

I might be able to help, but it would largely be as some one able to help on difficult issues, rather than as an active contributor. I live some miles from Shropshire, but was at school there and know some of it as a visitor. Peterkingiron (talk) 22:32, 11 April 2010 (UTC)

Herefs

Hi. I've joined the herefordshire project because I come from malvern, right on the border. I can't promise much in the way of active contribution, but I will have all the articles on my watchlist and be looking out to do someminor improvements and combat vandalism, and spam. --Kudpung (talk) 13:27, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

GB premiership

Hey, apologies for the delay, I've left you a few more comments on the review page. I'm happy to discuss anything and my talk page is open if you need clarification on anything! Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 01:07, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

WikiProject Staffordshire

Thanks for your support. As you can see it's not the most popular topic in the world but I feel a bit happier knowing there are three of us at least. NtheP (talk) 14:01, 22 April 2010 (UTC)

WikiProject Herefordshire

A WikiProject for Herefordshire. What a great idea. I'm in. Paul Largo (talk) 22:16, 22 April 2010 (UTC)

Pronunciation

Hi, TheRetroGuy. As you are interested in starting and managing projects for English counties, I wondered if the matter of the IPA pronunciation of the county names had already occurred to you. Like most words in British English that end in r, the final r in Herefordshire is not pronounced. The exception being that an intrusive r may be used to link to the pronunciation of the next word when the next word begins with a vowel, such as in, for example, 'Herefordshire apples'. Some editors - I assume ones from America - appear to insist that whether this is so or not, the correct version for the Wikipedia should be the one that shows the r to be always pronounced. Many other editors - I assume to be from England - claim that the IPA in the Wikipedia should show the most usual, most widespread, and most frequently used pronunciation, which in the case of the English counties would most likely be the one without the r. This has been the subject of rather a long series of discussions, some rather heated with personal attacks from admins. For the moment, as I think your unbiased opinion is best, I won't confuse you with links to the links to the many discussions, so I would very much like to know your basic personal opinion here, whichever pronunciation you support. --Kudpung (talk) 08:07, 23 April 2010 (UTC)

Hi Kudpung. I must admit the pronunciation hadn't occurred to me, but to my mind it would make sense to use the English pronunciation without the final r. As the counties are in the UK we should go with the British way of pronouncing them. Similarly anything American should be pronounced the American way. Good examples of this I suppose are Berkshire (pronouced in England as Barkshire) and Berkeley (pronounced in the US as Berkley rather than Barkley); then again this can be confusing when you have Berkeley Square (pronounced as Barkley Square). Hope this helps. Cheers TheRetroGuy (talk) 11:26, 23 April 2010 (UTC)