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09/2007 02/2009

AfD nomination of Tim Cotterill

Tim Cotterill, an article that you have contributed to, has been nominated for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome at that same discussion page; also, you are welcome to edit the article to address these concerns. Esasus (talk) 23:59, 27 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

hi there

you have an awesome screename! props.Troyster87 (talk) 04:34, 5 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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Acquanetta biography project

CosmicPenguin:

I read your exchange with the editors with interest regarding Aquanetta's background. I am a historian and have been considering a possible biogrpahical project about her in light of the points you raised. Do you think the family would oppose or cooperate in such an endeavor? Thanks. BankVeto (talk) 23:21, 15 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sic

Hi Cosmic,

Please don't remove [sic] templates, as you did here. Your edit summary, "Actually, the mispelling is in direct quote, so it works" contradicts the use of [sic]. [sic] lets readers know that the mistake is that of the original source, not Wikipedia. Removing the [sic] means that it's more likely that some editor will "correct" the spelling, which is undesirable in a direct quote. Best wishes and happy editing, Firsfron of Ronchester 04:25, 23 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Invitation to participate in SecurePoll feedback and workshop

As you participated in the recent Audit Subcommittee election, or in one of two requests for comment that relate to the use of SecurePoll for elections on this project, you are invited to participate in the SecurePoll feedback and workshop. Your comments, suggestions and observations are welcome.

For the Arbitration Committee,
Risker (talk) 08:05, 12 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yancey's Wyoming Merge Proposal

User:CosmicPenguin and User:Nyttend. In late 2008 CP nominated Yanceys, Wyoming for deletion. Nyttend, you opposed that deletion and the article was kept. In my on-going efforts to expand articles related to Yellowstone, I have created an article John F. Yancey which seems to me to be a more appropriate approach than Yanceys, Wyoming. As such, I have proposed that Yanceys, Wyoming be merged into John F. Yancey. Do you all concur?--Mike Cline (talk) 17:26, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Yellowstone NAVBOX initiative

I have been toying with the idea of creating a series of Yellowstone specific navigation templates to be used on the now almost 200 articles directly or indirectly related to Yellowstone National Park. My first attempt is at: User talk:Mike Cline/Articles Under Contemplation/Template:Upper Geyser Basin. My vision is that there would be a series of templates that would organize all Yellowstone articles either by broad subject matter (Wildlife, etc.) or by locale (Upper Geyser Basin) as appropriate. Eventually, every Yellowstone article would include an appropriate NAVBOX template. Let me know your thoughts, as this is my first navbox template, any suggestions or advice. Thanks.--Mike Cline (talk) 21:04, 17 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Overland Stage Line

Please see my comment on the talk page about the Requested Move. Ronhjones ^(Talk) 20:49, 31 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Managed the history merge - a bit nail biting, it takes a few minutes for the server to restore the items to merge in - one starts to think that it's all gone pear shaped... Ronhjones ^(Talk) 00:48, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your help, and I promise to be slightly more on the ball with article names next time. CosmicPenguin (talk• WP:WYO^Help!) 01:51, 2 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Deleted Edit -Link to Alumni Class Page

I'm not sure why you deleted the link to the Class of 68 page on the NCHS page. It does not appear to violate the guidelines for external links and is based on similar links found on other high school pages on wikipedia. See Everett High School(Washington). PXYFLG (talk) 13:27, 13 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Per WP:EL and WP:NOTDIR it is a personal website or fansite that doesn't significantly improve the content of the article. Other articles might have links to alumni groups, but that doesn't mean it is appropriate. Other sources like Facebook can do a much better job of publicizing an alumni group. But if you disagree, feel free to take it to the Wikipedia:External links/Noticeboard for a third opinion. CosmicPenguin (talk• WP:WYO^Help!) 14:16, 13 March 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Assistance requested

I need some help. Somebody doesn't think Abraham Lincoln is relevant to the American Old West, and wants him removed from the category. Could you go to my talk page and give me a little backup? I've been under a lot of Wikistress lately, and I would appreciate the help. Thanks! The Raptor ^{You rang?}/_{My mistakes; I mean, er, contributions} 16:36, 5 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Template:Infobox mountain

You are using {{Infobox mountain}} on your sub page User:CosmicPenguin/Elk Mountain (Wyoming). Your infobox used deprecated parameter names. In the near future the template is to be updated and the old parameter names will no longer work. I updated the template for you. I hope that was OK. –droll [chat] 19:31, 20 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Merry Christmas

The Utahraptor ^Talk/_Contribs has given you a Christmas tree! Christmas trees promote WikiLove and are a great way to spread holiday cheer. Merry Christmas!

Spread the WikiLove by adding {{subst:User:The Utahraptor/Christmas tree}} to any editor's talk page with a friendly message.

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Invitation to join WikiProject United States

Hello, CosmicPenguin! WikiProject United States, an outreach effort supporting development of United States related articles in Wikipedia, has recently been restarted after a long period of inactivity. As a user who has shown an interest in United States related topics we wanted to invite you to join us in developing content relating to the United States. If you are interested please add your Username and area of interest to the members page here. Thank you!!!

--Kumioko (talk) 03:39, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Wyoming: source of name of Sundance.

CosmicPenguin,

It has been sometime since you contributed to the page on Sundance, Wyoming, so I have no idea if you are still active, but I noticed your comment regarding the name of the town. The name was taken from Sundance Mountain. The town is located at the foot of it. There is often repeated folk lore that Native Americans practiced their sun dance rituals on the mountain, but there does not seem to be anything of substance to support that rather romantic (to some, at least) view. An article in the May 28, 1934 issue of the local newspaper, The Sundance Times, reported that an "Indian Agent" from Lame Deer, Montana, passing through Sundance with "a number of old Indian Chiefs" on their way to a Tribal Council, said the mountain was so named by the Native Americans in the area because it looked like the tepee used during sun dances. According to the Agent, the Native Americans never held any sun dances on the mountain or in the immediate vicinity of it. Coleinsun (talk) 02:44, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

WP:AOW

Hi, I'm a new member of WP:AOW. I've noticed that the stub templates have been proposed for rename ... no problem, but the stub categories have also been nominated for deletion. Could I get your help to oppose the category deletions (here: Wikipedia:Stub_types_for_deletion/Log/2011/February/15) --Hutcher (talk) 17:22, 21 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

September 2011 Newsletter for WikiProject United States

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December 2011 Newsletter for WikiProject United States

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January 2012 Newsletter for WikiProject United States and supported projects

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Wikipedia Loves Libraries Seattle

Decemmber 8 - Wikipedia Loves Libraries Seattle - You're invited

Date Saturday, December 8, 2012
Time 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location Seattle Public Library Meeting Room 1 on Level 4, Central Library, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle WA, 98104
Event An editathon on Seattle-related Wikipedia articles with Wikipedia tutorials and Librarian assistance on hand.
Hashtag #wikiloveslib or #glamwiki.
Registration http://wll-seattle.eventbrite.com or use on-wiki regsistration.

Yours, Maximilianklein (talk) 04:04, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

From Zacho Gilman

You have a point, but the article is about Cheyenne, not its histpry. But I decided to let that go. I also added a "tallest building ranking tanle" to express Cheyenne's buildings and towers that is citated. By the way, could you tell "RedpenofDoom" that last part? 😎 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.45.128.124 (talk) 02:19, 15 September 2015 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom elections are now open!

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Wikipedia:WikiProject United States/The 50,000 Challenge

You are invited to participate in the 50,000 Challenge, aiming for 50,000 article improvements and creations for articles relating to the United States. This effort began on November 1, 2016 and to reach our goal, we will need editors like you to participate, expand, and create. See more here!

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2019 US Banknote Contest

US Banknote Contest

November-December 2019

There are an estimated 30,000 different varieties of United States banknotes, yet only a fraction of these are represented on Wikimedia Commons in the form of 2D scans. Additionally, Colonial America, the Confederate States, the Republic of Texas, multiple states and territories, communities, and private companies have issued banknotes that are in the public domain today but are absent from Commons.

In the months of November and December, WikiProject Numismatics will be running a cross-wiki upload-a-thon, the 2019 US Banknote Contest. The goal of the contest is to increase the number of US banknote images available to content creators on all Wikimedia projects. Participants will claim points for uploading and importing 2D scans of US banknotes, and at the end of the contest all will receive awards. Whether you want to claim the Gold Wiki or you just want to have fun, all are invited to participate.

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Wikimedia US Mountain West online meeting

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Wikimedia US Mountain West online meeting 05/09/2023

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Wikimedians of the U.S. Mountain West will hold an online meeting from 8:00 to 9:00 PM MDT, Tuesday evening, May 9, 2023, at meet.google.com/kfu-topq-zkd. Anyone interested in the history, geography, articles, maps, or photographs of the Mountain West or the future direction of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement is encouraged to attend. Please see our meeting page for details.

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Wikimedia US Mountain West online meeting 08/08/2023

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US Mountain West online meeting November 14

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U.S. Mountain West Online Meeting

Wikimedia US Mountain West

Wikimedians of the U.S. Mountain West will hold an online meeting from 8:00 to 9:00 PM MST, Tuesday evening, February 13, 2024, at meet.google.com/kfu-topq-zkd. Anyone interested in the Mountain West or the future direction of Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement is encouraged to attend. All guests are welcome. Please see our meeting page for details.

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