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desire munyaneza

nice work on that. Decora (talk) 08:25, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Gatoclass (talk) 07:22, 1 November 2009 (UTC) 13:56, 1 November 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Well done .... thx from the wiki and Victuallers (talk) 13:56, 3 November 2009 (UTC)

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ITN for Claude Lévi-Strauss

On 4 November 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Claude Lévi-Strauss, which you substantially updated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the candidates page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 04:49, 4 November 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 17:14, 7 November 2009 (UTC)

Review

Hi! Do you think C is too low for this? Thanks,  Cargoking  talk  17:41, 10 November 2009 (UTC)

ITN

On 11 November 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article 2009 El Salvador floods and mudslides, which you created. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the candidates page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 10:18, 11 November 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:ITN archives/2009/November

I know it is early, but I started the page anyway so your work could become a bit easier. Please feel free to complete the page when November is over.. --BorgQueen (talk) 14:06, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

Btw are you busy these days? Got a new job? A new date? :-p --BorgQueen (talk) 14:09, 12 November 2009 (UTC)

ITN

On 13 November 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Dompoase mine collapse, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the candidates page.

- Dumelow (talk) 20:45, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 13:21, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Belle de Jour

Have you ever watched Secret Diary of a Call Girl? I was completely shocked by Belle de Jour's true identity. [1] Too bad she does not meet ITN criteria! --BorgQueen (talk) 19:56, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Oh my you just nominated it! :-D --BorgQueen (talk) 19:57, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Ok well, let's see how people respond to it. I thought she was only famous in the UK and (perhaps) Ireland. Having said that, Secret Diary of a Call Girl was aired here in South Korea. --BorgQueen (talk) 20:05, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

Favour please

Hi, I'm looking for a favour. I added a section on personal attacks that Pat Kenny has sustained to the article on him. Unfortunately it got reverted, reason given was that it was POV. Could you have a look at it please? I didn't think there were any POV issues but if it needs reworking then I would appreciate your input. Thanks GainLine ♠ _♥ 19:16, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

Cheers. My worry was that I might been portraying Kenny too much as a victim and that somehow was POV but I had tried to keep it as factual as possible. I couldn't believe there wasn't more on the attacks so I added it. I try to keep away from the contentious stuff as well, I had my fill of it earlier and theres a lot more satisfaction to be had from other stuff. Never thought that article was one which was as volatile though! GainLine ♠ _♥ 23:18, 17 November 2009 (UTC)

ITN for Foreign relations of Algeria

On 22 November 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Foreign relations of Algeria, which you recently nominated and substantially updated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the candidates page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 04:56, 22 November 2009 (UTC)

Are you there

where were you didn't see you seen long.--yousaf465' 02:43, 25 November 2009 (UTC)

Swimming. Unfortunately the article and its talk page gives me the impression that people think it is over... -- 13:55, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

Where were you swimming? Also, would you like to update the toy show or shall I? Here a few sources if you want them: Jedward, Westlife and wheely excited, Family, Offaly school girls, €17,000 ad, jumpers. Hope something terrible doesn't happen because of the cold and moister,  Cargoking  talk  14:35, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

Well, not literally swimming... I've been quite lucky (so far). It is a shame to return to find that Wikipedia states the flooding is over... I think I have some time to do that... -- 14:42, 27 November 2009 (UTC)

Valued pictures and ITN in the WikiCup

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There are certain things...

... that are more enjoyable when someone else does them for you... such as making a coffee, massaging, and... you know what I am getting at... :) --BorgQueen (talk) 08:42, 1 December 2009 (UTC)

Lovely. :-D --BorgQueen (talk) 09:32, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

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DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 10:45, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

Invitation to comment

Hi CLWE. I am Cargoking and you probably have seen me around ITN. I have identified you as an ITN regular, so I thought I would inform you of a discussion opened on 5 December 2009. MSGJ suggested on Arsonal's (who's fairly new to ITN) talk page, that ITN suggestions made on the candidate's page would be put on separate pages, such as Wikipedia:In the news/Candidates/2009-12-05. The past seven days of discussion would be automatically transcluded. "This would avoid the need for archiving and it would also leave the history of the page intact. It might also make it easier to create new days because we can use preload templates, etc." The only disadvantage to this proposal would be that each new comment would not show up on people's watchlists. You are invited to take part in discussion here. Thanks,  Cargoking  talk  17:29, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

ITN and deaths

Nice work on the latest hook. You'll probably be disgusted to hear this, but I spent about ten minutes comparing previous attacks considering whether to post it or oppose it. I just wasn't sure whether it was big enough or getting enough news coverage, but the fact that they bombed a mosque put it over the edge for me. We had a discussion about this with regards to ferry sinkings a few days back. I don't think we changed each other's views much, but maybe there's still room for useful dialog about it. Cup of tea?--Chaser (talk) 18:54, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

I would agree that targeting the mosque probably made it stand out more than anything. I have learned to provide suggestions for hooks as a preventative measure against further delays. ;) Thank you very much for the tea, I hope I wasn't cause for any upset over the ferry sinkings. I think ten minutes is not very much at all when you wish to be careful as tends to be the case with matters concerning the Main Page. -- 19:18, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 23:56, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

HIV on Current events

I have raised the New Zealand HIV item on Portal talk:Current events/2009 December 6. And for the record: I never said that having HIV is trivial and quirky, noone in his right mind would say such a thing. I said that a news item about this is trivial (of little significance or value) and quirky (unusual). 94.212.31.237 (talk) 15:39, 6 December 2009 (UTC)

Re: Liam Clancy

I gave it a C for the moment. Once the and tags are removed I'd give it a B.  Cargoking  talk  17:30, 6 December 2009 (UTC)

Could you do a bit of work on Tony Connelly to get to DYK standard? Thanks,  Cargoking  talk  20:43, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

Not a bother. Enjoy your week!  Cargoking  talk  22:36, 7 December 2009 (UTC)

Tony Connelly

I don't think so - maybe a cousin or something. Weird.  Cargoking  talk  14:50, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

Have you nominated it?  Cargoking  talk  21:29, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

Thanks. If someone doesn't like that hook you could mention the bit about being sacked on his first day on a construction site.  Cargoking  talk  22:05, 11 December 2009 (UTC)

Catalan independence "referendum"

It was reported in South Korea, too. Btw, the picture scared me for a second. --BorgQueen (talk) 16:09, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 19:28, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK nominations

Hi, could you have a look at the DYK nomination for the Resadiye shooting? I'm a bit concerned about the clarity of the hook. Ucucha 21:14, 13 December 2009 (UTC)

And also at the one for the Irish budget. Ucucha 12:36, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 11:42, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

Ciarán

After providing a ref to remove clarification templates, I made it a B. Any other stuff that needs doing?  Cargoking  talk  22:40, 18 December 2009 (UTC)

When I get the chance today I'll take out my Christmas RTÉ Guide. What are your ideas?  Cargoking  talk  08:42, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Well done. As Morning Ireland is so significant, "most listened to radio programme in Ireland", could you help me do some work on it?  Cargoking  talk  09:14, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

B. I think just general expansion would be nice for Morning Ireland. It's funny how less significant programmes have much larger articles. It's more a shame than funny.  Cargoking  talk  09:23, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

If we get another 400 of prose it'll be able for DYK. Happy day.  Cargoking  talk  11:33, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

You're right. No what.  Cargoking  talk  11:39, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

The image isn't free. But I contacted the uploader via Twitter. I do this a lot to get photos of celebrities. I'll just sit back and hope for the best.  Cargoking  talk  12:03, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

For your own enjoyment, listen to this. Nob Nation do Morning Ireland.  Cargoking  talk  12:16, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

Result. I just need a confirmation email now.  Cargoking  talk  12:27, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

Has been expanded 5 fold now. A hook?  Cargoking  talk  12:53, 20 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 19:42, 19 December 2009 (UTC)

Happy holidays!

Best wishes for the holiday season and the upcoming new year! –Juliancolton | ^Talk 16:52, 22 December 2009 (UTC)

• I'll have a look at that later. In the meantime,

Well if you look she's holding his scarf quite tightly. It works both ways.  Cargoking  talk  ^{Happy Chirstmas} 08:23, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

The story of Mrs. Claus:

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  In this one, she is being clobbered with a box.
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  Her husband is also verbally abusive.
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  Because of her angry husband, she now only has one arm.
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  She looks a bit lifeless in this one... is she dead?

--  Cargoking  talk  ^{Happy Chirstmas} 08:44, 23 December 2009 (UTC)

Then she can go here.  Cargoking  talk  ^{Happy Chirstmas} 09:25, 24 December 2009 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, CLWE! At this time of year, I would like to extend seasons greetings to the Wikipedians I have interacted with in the past year on Wikipedia. I wish you a wonderful holiday season! --Footyfanatic3000 (talk  · contribs)

Seasons Greetings

Happy Yuletides!

Seasons Greeting.--yousaf465' 03:59, 24 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Wikiproject: Did you know? 11:42, 24 December 2009 (UTC)

Welcome and Happy

Happy christmas and welcome to the death project! Please keep asking those questions - they are what we need - otherwise it will not develop into a good project - have a safe and enjoyable christmas and a great new year - thanks again! SatuSuro 00:57, 25 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 11:42, 25 December 2009 (UTC)

ITN for Rafael Caldera

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--BorgQueen (talk) 18:37, 25 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 19:42, 25 December 2009 (UTC)

DYK

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Materialscientist (talk) 19:42, 25 December 2009 (UTC)

ITN/C

Hi, I've responded to your points at WP:ITN/C. I wonder if you could clarify so we can get someone to put this up ASAP since ITN hasn't been updated for 28 hours! HJMitchell You rang? 21:59, 26 December 2009 (UTC)

Adminship

I remember many people asking you to go up for RfA. I think you said you'd have time in December. How about it?  Cargoking  talk  17:52, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

It is too late now, it is nearly January and I won't be available for all of the next seven days. Perhaps in the summer. --candle•wicke 19:17, 27 December 2009 (UTC)

Brian Lenihan, Jnr

You undid some changes I made to the entry for Brian Lenihan, Jnr. Rather than starting a tit-for-tat war of undoing each other's work, I have put comments on teh talk page of Lenihan's entry. I welcome your comments. Brenmar (talk) 06:20, 28 December 2009 (UTC) Brenmar

No tit-for-tat war intended at all, I thought the same sentence was being added twice. I replied there. -- 16:13, 28 December 2009 (UTC)

Second Lady of Nigeria

I saw you added an infobox for Maryam Babangida. I took out the redlink to First Lady of Nigeria for now. The reason is that many Nigerian leaders are polygamous. There could be value to an article on spouses of Nigerian presidents, but maybe it should have a table like:

President	First Lady	Second Lady	Third Lady
Umaru Yar'Adua

Needs more thought... Aymatth2 (talk) 00:40, 29 December 2009 (UTC)

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