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I am suffering from wikiburnout and chronic Wikistress.

And real life is very much in the way these days.
I probably won't be able to log in as frequently and contribute as much as I would like. Messages left here probably won't get a quick response as before. Your patience would be very much appreciated.

Take care, everyone.
Happy editing.

-- PFHLai

DYK (#1201~#1203)

DYK thanks

Thanks for noming the Bhumibol Dam and Sirikit Dam at DYK. I just nom'd my first article in awhile, Gleno Dam, and realized I missed a few of the recent ones. Little did I know. I haven't worked in DYK in a few months.--NortyNort (Holla) 10:51, 10 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, NortyNort. And welcome back! Looking forward to seeing more of your dams on MainPage. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 03:20, 11 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 18 March 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bhumibol Dam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Bhumibol Dam and Sirikit Dam (pictured), which control 22% of the Chao Phraya River's annual runoff, are named after the reigning King and Queen of Thailand? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 18 March 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sirikit Dam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Bhumibol Dam and Sirikit Dam (pictured), which control 22% of the Chao Phraya River's annual runoff, are named after the reigning King and Queen of Thailand? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 18 March 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 18 March 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Diplazium molokaiense, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that there are only 70 individual plants of Molokai twinsorus fern (herbarium specimen pictured) remaining in the wild and they are all on Maui? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:02, 18 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sign of the Kiwi

Hi PFHLai, first of all, thanks for all your good work on DYK. I see that you've just started putting Prep 4 together, with Sign of the Kiwi as the lead item. Thanks! I've just edited the article and replaced two photos, as I've found much better ones on Flickr where the author was happy to change the licence. I don't really want to go into the Prep area and change a photo for my own article, so you might want to have a look at these yourself:

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sign_of_the_Kiwi1.jpg - the article's lead photo
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Sign_of_the_Kiwi,_Stone_Plinth.jpg - if you can read the sign caption at 100px, this would be my favourite

Thanks for your consideration. Schwede 66 18:33, 26 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nice pics! Thank you for uploading them and for letting me know, Schwede66. Your favourite pic is now on P4. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 18:41, 26 March 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nuclear policy of the United States

I just got lucky and noticed you moved the article Nuclear policy of the United States to Prep Area 3. Is there a reason why the image was omitted? With the newly proposed "Alt 3" hook, we had hoped that the image would be appropriate and give a little bit more visibility to this excellent article produced through WikiProject United States Public Policy under the Wikipedia Ambassador Program. We couldn't provide an image initially because we couldn't come up with a way to work an image in with the hook. Is it possible to reconsider, even if it means delaying the DYK slightly? – VisionHolder « talk » 04:57, 4 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No problems, VisionHolder. I'll move it back to T:TDYK. We can use the hook later. Thanks for letting me know. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 05:00, 4 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, and sorry for the extra work. – VisionHolder « talk » 05:05, 4 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, and it's not really work at all. :-) Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 05:08, 4 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1204)

On 12 April 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Trofeo Alasport, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that traditionally, each season of cross country running in Italy concludes in March with Trofeo Alasport on the island of Sardinia? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

DYK Prep

Thanks for the catch, I seem to miss those frequently! And I understand the comments on my talk page, the admin that commented above asked "why" I had added eight instead of seven and I answered. I also noted I wasn't aware of the newer consensus. I will, of course, abide with the newer consensus now that I am aware of it. BelloWello (talk) 01:35, 8 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, BelloWello. Please be encouraged to make use of the preview features in the prep and queue areas. I find them quite useful to decide if a hook set has the right length. Hope this helps. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 01:41, 8 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1205~#1206)

On 19 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Federico Fernández Cavada, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Federico Fernández Cavada (pictured), Commander-in-Chief of Cuban forces during the Ten Years' War, and his brother Adolfo, were both former Union Army officers and US Consuls? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 19 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Adolfo Fernández Cavada, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Federico Fernández Cavada (pictured), Commander-in-Chief of Cuban forces during the Ten Years' War, and his brother Adolfo, were both former Union Army officers and US Consuls? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 09:04, 19 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Taaffeite

Hi PFHLai, I just wanted to let you know that I addressed your concerns at the DYK nomination for Taaffeite and was wondering if it looks better to you now. Thanks. Crisco 1492 (talk) 22:58, 20 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Crisco 1492. I'll check this out and reply on T:TDYK. Thanks for the note. --PFHLai (talk) 05:13, 21 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for CoMWB

Hey again!
You gave me a hint saying that i could make it a double-DYK hook. Any suggestions how? ALTs are always more than welcome. Thanks in advance.
GaneshBhakt (talk) 14:53, 24 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

All issues are sorted. GaneshBhakt (talk) 05:01, 26 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I replied on T:TDYK. --PFHLai (talk) 08:10, 27 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Please see article once more. GaneshBhakt (talk) 09:47, 28 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I replied on T:TDYK. --PFHLai (talk) 15:16, 28 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Is it good to go now? GaneshBhakt (talk) 06:56, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I replied on T:TDYK. --PFHLai (talk) 23:08, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

How 'bout now? GaneshBhakt (talk) 08:06, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I replied on T:TDYK. --PFHLai (talk) 22:28, 31 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You

		The Special Barnstar
		Hey there PFHLai! Thank You for helping me out at T:TDYK and giving valuable suggestions to improve the articles. GaneshBhakt (talk) 04:49, 1 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're very welcome, GaneshBhakt / Avenue X at Cicero. Glad to be useful and helping out. A barnstar for me? Oh, whoa! Thank you so much! Sorry about this much belated response. I was off-line for a month. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 15:58, 1 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Reverting

Next time you revert me, have the decency to let me know.BarkingMoon (talk) 18:07, 29 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, BarkingMoon. I'm not sure what you mean by "have the decency to". If I had thought it was necessary, I would have left you a note. But that was a very small thing that I did not see the need to bother you at all. Hope this helps clarify things. Take it easy, pal. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 02:27, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

That you didn't see the need should tell you something.BarkingMoon (talk) 22:39, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oh? What would that be? --PFHLai (talk) 22:43, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

TEMA HARBOUR DYK

Thanks for the review. I have addressed the issues. Could you please accord the DYK the right tag. A friend called -- CrossTempleJay → talk 13:52, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well, CrossTempleJay, I am happy with the original hook. And I would use that hook if I am filling up a DYK prep. A green tick from IceCreamAntisocial is already there. I don't think a second green tick is needed. --PFHLai (talk) 23:00, 30 May 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1207~#1211)

On 31 May 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lysimachia asperulifolia, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the endangered rough-leaved loosestrife of the Carolinas is threatened by the U.S. military? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 31 May 2011 (UTC)

On 2 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Erich Lackner, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that every two years, an award named after German civil engineer Erich Lackner is presented to young engineers for their "outstanding contributions in scientific and technical work"? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:33, 2 June 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 7 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Forrest McClendon, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Forrest McClendon earned a 2011 Tony Award nomination for his début performance on Broadway? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Mifter (talk) 06:03, 7 June 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 11 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nickel Ashmeade, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Jamaican sprinter Nickel Ashmeade beat a former Olympic and World champion in the 100 m and set a meet record at the Ponce Grand Prix in May 2011? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 06:03, 11 June 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 12 June 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ipomopsis sancti-spiritus, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Holy Ghost ipomopsis, a rare flower found in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico, is predicted to become extinct within 50 years? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 12:02, 12 June 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Gecko hook

Hi, I just added something to it, but I'm asking the nominator to approve the removal of the "at most X (Y)" bit. Tony (talk) 07:04, 2 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, Tony. That works for me. Go for it. Thanks. --PFHLai (talk) 11:29, 3 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1212~#1216)

On 5 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Slobodan Branković, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Slobodan Branković ran in the men's 400 metres (1,300 feet) race in the 1992 Barcelona Games as an Independent Olympic Participant? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Calmer Waters 00:04, 5 July 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 11 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Waggonfabrik Talbot, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Talent, a multiple unit passenger train in the rail system of Germany, Austria and Norway, was developed by Waggonfabrik Talbot in Aachen? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks for helping the Did You Know project Victuallers (talk) 08:03, 11 July 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 14 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article H. S. Wong, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Japanese government once put a bounty on the head of photojournalist H. S. Wong? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Calmer Waters 00:03, 14 July 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 23 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tarkio River, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the name of Tarkio River, a non-navigable river that stretches from Iowa to Missouri, meant a "place where walnuts grow"? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 23 July 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 31 July 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that though it was decided as early as 1882 to install a lighthouse at Contendas Point on Terceira Island, the Ponta das Contendas Lighthouse was not built and inaugurated till almost 52 years afterwards? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 09:34, 31 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Earl Best

The DYK nomination for Earl Best appears to have been removed from T:TDYK in this edit, but doesn't appear to have been migrated. The editor who made the nom is relatively new to the process and it appears that the issue raised about sourcing the hook has been addressed. Please let me know what can be done to get this hook approved and migrated. Alansohn (talk) 18:40, 31 July 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Alansohn, for pointing this out to me. {{Template talk:Did you know/Earl Best}} was removed from T:TDYK by me by mistake. I have just restored it to T:TDYK. The nomination should get evaluated with the rest of the noms on T:TDYK and moved to queue as usual. Review has already started by Panyd (talk · contribs). Pls contact Panyd directly about getting her approval. Hope this helps. --PFHLai (talk) 03:33, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I was at Wikimania in Israel, and this got lost under my radar. I'm sorry I missed your response and I thank you for following up on the DYK discussion page. Thanks for your assistance and effort, which are much appreciated. Alansohn (talk) 03:45, 15 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're very welcome. I wish I could do more to help, but I really should log off now. (Real-life getting in the way....) I hope this will get resolved very soon. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 04:00, 15 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK thanks

Thanks for the news on Earl Best! Trilliumz (talk) 23:15, 23 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome, Trilliumz. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 06:07, 27 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I want to team up with you!

Somehow...we appear to be the only administrators updating the queues on DYK and I'm still learning at this. How can we make the process more efficient/better? Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 01:02, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

My dear colleague at DYK, I don't know where everyone is. Maybe the summer weather is extra-nice these days and all the other admins have gone outside to play.... (Or spending too much time on Talk:MainPage or WT:DYK debating....) Anyway, since you asked, here are a couple of ideas regarding DYK queues:

Pls sign with ~~~ instead of ~~~~ in {{DYKbotdo}} at the top of each DYKQ. Otherwise, the DYK bot will post the DYK credits on your behalf with a second time-stamp. You don't want your signature next to two time-stamps with different times and dates. (example)
Please check set length. Wordy hooks and brief hooks don't take up the same amount of space on MainPage. We should preview to make sure the sets on DYKQ to appear on MainPage on the same day occupy roughly the same space. Otherwise, we would be forcing admins in other sections on MainPage do extra work just to avoid messing up the layout. We don't want a short set of hooks with blank space underneath in the morning, and a long set of hooks with blank space under the anniversaries in the afternoon.

Hope this helps. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 04:28, 1 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1217~#1219)

Dam! Dam! Dam!

On 1 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Okukubi Dam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Okukubi Dam in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, will be the world's first trapezoidal cemented, sand and gravel dam? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 01:04, 1 August 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 1 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Haneji Dam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Haneji Dam in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, includes an airlift system which enables fish from downstream to go up into the reservoir formed by the dam? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 08:49, 1 August 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 2 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Fukuji Dam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that construction of the Fukuji Dam was begun by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, but the Japanese government was responsible for its completion? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/Fukuji Dam. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 16:03, 2 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your Edit to ITN

Hi there, we're discussing this at WT:ITN. Mainly, there was no consensus at WP:ITNC to remove the blurb. And there's no rule at ITN to support your claim that "similar" stories shouldn't be added. Hot Stop talk-contribs 20:50, 6 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the note, Hot Stop. Will reply on WT:ITN. --PFHLai (talk) 20:56, 6 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1220~#1223)

On 11 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article D. Putnam Brinley, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Great Terrestrial Globe in the lobby of New York's Daily News Building was made by American muralist and painter D. Putnam Brinley? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/D. Putnam Brinley. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:03, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot for the nom. I never got around to it myself, and assumed that I was too late.--Danaman5 (talk) 04:00, 11 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Danaman5. Please be encouraged to self-nominate your next wikicontribution for DYK. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 23:58, 12 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 12 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Petrolisthes eriomerus, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a flattop crab, when trying to escape from a predator, can cast off limbs as a diversion, with the claws of a cast limb still gripping vigorously after separation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/Petrolisthes eriomerus. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks from me and the wiki Victuallers (talk) 16:03, 12 August 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 13 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Finnish icebreaker Murtaja (1890), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Murtaja, launched in 1889, was Finland's first state-owned icebreaker? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/Finnish icebreaker Murtaja (1890). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:04, 13 August 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 16 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shin-Takasegawa Pumped Storage Station, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the tallest rock-fill dam in Japan can be found at the Shin-Takasegawa Pumped Storage Station in Nagano Prefecture? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/Shin-Takasegawa Pumped Storage Station. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 16 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hey!

Hey PFHLai!

This is just to let you know that due to you, I have become really interested in contributing to DYK and have put up another nomination on August 14. Please have a look.

Avenue X at Cicero (talk)

11:41, 16 August 2011 (UTC)

Hey, Avenue X at Cicero. Got your e-mail. Thank you.

Due to me? I'm sure it's not. :-) Anyway, thank you for your wikicontributions.

These days, I am having problems accessing the internet (using a borrowed PC right now), so I won't be able to help much at DYK or anywhere in the wiki. Please check that your nominated articles have at least 1500 characters of prose. HAH looks a little short. Anyway, good luck.

Happy editing. Cheers!

--PFHLai (talk) 13:38, 23 August 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1224~#1228)

On 16 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Westcott Barton, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that before 1238, St Edward the Confessor parish church (pictured) in Westcott Barton was dedicated to St Edmund rather than St Edward? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Westcott Barton. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 16 August 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 19 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bhutan House, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Bhutan House, an estate owned by the Dorji family in West Bengal, India, was once the conduit for communication between the government of Bhutan and the rest of the world? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bhutan House. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 19 August 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 19 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dorji family, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Bhutan House, an estate owned by the Dorji family in West Bengal, India, was once the conduit for communication between the government of Bhutan and the rest of the world? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:05, 19 August 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 20 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jingū-ji, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that jingū-ji, Buddhist temples with a shrine dedicated to the worship of a local Shinto kami, were common in Japan until they were outlawed in 1868? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/Jingū-ji. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 20 August 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 5 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hamza River, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that evidence collected by Brazilian scientists indicates that there may be salty water flowing underneath the Amazon and into the Atlantic Ocean? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hamza River. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 5 September 2011 (UTC)

HD 85512 b

You were right here regarding the sourcing. But now, the bit about Southern France in HD 85512 b is reliably sourced from La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno [1]. Suraj T 06:15, 6 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Good to know about the new ref in the article. Thank you, Surajt88.

BTW, the accessdate in the edit which added the new ref to the article earlier today is probably not reliable. I don't think anyone can really access future issues of a daily publication weeks ahead of time. Or maybe I am just not up-to-date about the latest technologies.... :-)

Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 23:17, 6 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I dont think I got you here. You are probably referring to the date on the top left hand corner of the page. It seems to be a typo to me. The article begins with: (ANSA) - Rome, September 2 - A team... and the bottom of the article shows Sep 2. Did I miss something?? Suraj T 04:25, 7 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I just find "...|accessdate=July 28, 2011}}</ref>" very strange here, for a news item dated weeks after July 28, 2011. Maybe I am reading too much into it... Never mind. --PFHLai (talk) 04:37, 7 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A typo. My bad. corrected it. Suraj T 04:56, 7 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for fixing it so quickly. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 05:04, 7 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers

05:10, 7 September 2011 (UTC)

DYK (#1229~#1233)

On 7 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sphaerechinus granularis, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the gonads of the sea anemone Sphaerechinus granularis (pictured) are considered a delicacy in Italian cuisine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sphaerechinus granularis. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 7 September 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 11 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sagartia troglodytes, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that at the base of each tentacle of the sea anemone Sagartia troglodytes, there is a distinctive black mark shaped like a capital letter "B"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sagartia troglodytes. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:05, 11 September 2011 (UTC)

DYK nomination for Adamsia palliata

On 12 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Adamsia palliata, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the sea anemone Adamsia palliata growing on the exterior of a gastropod shell inhabited by the hermit crab Pagurus prideaux is capable of enlarging the shell to better accommodate the crab inside? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Adamsia palliata. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 16:04, 12 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I apologize for not seeing your nomination first, but may we use this nom for a double hook instead? :) Rcej (Robert) – talk 04:58, 10 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No need to apologize, Robert. It's not a bad thing.

I think it's best to leave all possible hooks on T:TDYK and let the prep-setters decide which hook to use on MainPage.

Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 15:01, 10 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 13 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Panjiakou Dam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that part of the Great Wall of China is submerged in the reservoir formed by the construction of the Panjiakou Dam in Hebei Province, and sometimes it re-emerges during droughts? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Panjiakou Dam. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 13 September 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 15 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jane Colebrook, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that when Jane Colebrook won the 800 metres race at the 1977 European Athletics Indoor Championships held in San Sebastián, Spain, she set a British indoor record that would stand for 26 years? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jane Colebrook. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:03, 15 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sonargöltr

Whoa! Thank you very much for your confidence in my work, but only the hook got reviewed! Yngvadottir (talk) 17:38, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Yngvadottir. I did look at the article, and it was fine. Pls see retroactively added {{DYK article checklist}} to the nom template. Hope this helps. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 18:03, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I did :-) I was aware when I nominated this that it might be a challenge to find a reviewer, but I thought I should put up at least one article for DYK in my actual area of expertise, *ahem* Yngvadottir (talk) 20:31, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

"at least one"? Please keep the good stuffs coming. Thank you in advance. :-) --PFHLai (talk) 22:14, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1234~#1238)

On 19 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Eduar Villanueva, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Eduar Villanueva set a Venezuelan national record while competing in the men's 1500m event during the World Championships in Athletics held earlier this month in Daegu, South Korea? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eduar Villanueva. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:04, 19 September 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 21 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rędziński Bridge, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Rędziński Bridge, a recently constructed cable-stayed bridge spanning the Oder river in Wrocław, is the tallest and longest bridge in Poland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rędziński Bridge. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:02, 21 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Galeazzo

On 22 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Portrait of Galeazzo Sanvitale, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the portrait (pictured) of Italian nobleman Gian Galeazzo Sanvitale by late Renaissance artist Parmigianino in 1524 was once thought to be a portrait of Christopher Columbus? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Portrait of Galeazzo Sanvitale. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:02, 22 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you very much. I spotly add articles on Italian or European Renaissance paintings here, and when I stumbled into Parmigianino portraits I got amazed for their quality. It's a pity very few (including me, unilt a few time ago) knew his work. Ciao and good work. --'''Attilios''' (talk) 08:00, 12 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Attilios. Yes, Parmigianino's paintings were astounding. Your wikiarticles can help promote him. :-)

Please be reminded to put in some footnotes. They are required for DYK. I tried to put in some in Gian Galeazzo Sanvitale, but I don't know Italian, so I couldn't do much. Thanks. --PFHLai (talk) 14:53, 17 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 22 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mesobuthus eupeus, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the venom of the lesser Asian scorpion contains proteins that are toxic to Plasmodium falciparum, a pathogenic parasite that causes malaria in humans? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mesobuthus eupeus. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:03, 22 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

A kitten for you!

thanks a lot for upgrading the page that I made, Mesobuthus eupeus :-)

alireza5166 18:51, 22 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for starting the wikipage, alireza5166! Glad that I could help.

Sorry about the late reply. I'm on wikivacation.

Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 20:58, 1 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Turkish Slave

Ciao! I didn't know if in the end the Portrait of Galeazzo Sanvitale surfed up in the DYK... What do you think to propose this instead? I've this nice face on my Credit Card and I decided to add the article, discovering further magnificent Parmigianino mastermanship in fashion depictions. Also funny how in the past people got easily disguised... Truly interesting. Ciao and good work. --'''Attilios''' (talk) 07:48, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Another nice painting, eh? Great. Thank you. The DYK nom is here. It's interesting that the "turban" is so prominantly featured in the header on every webpage at Parma's official tourist information portal.

The portrait of Galeazzo Sanvitale has yet to get on MainPage. It's a double-hook, and the lack of footnotes in the subject's wikibio is holding things up here. If you can, please help put in some footnotes as required per DYK rules. Thank you. --PFHLai (talk) 16:04, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it seems they're starting to consider it the city's symbol. I've never been in Parma, just received a work proposal there in 2008 but did not come true. I'm starting to mumble if to visit this nice city next October... I was thinking to Piacenza first, but changed idea. Ciao e grazie! --'''Attilios''' (talk) 18:13, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

If you have some good refs about this feature from the Parmigianino painting becoming Parma's city symbol, please mention this point in the painting's wikiarticle. Seems to be great DYK hook material. :-) Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 19:41, 18 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 23 September 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Turkish Slave, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the common name of the 1533 Parmigianino painting Turkish Slave (pictured) is due to confusion of the typical headgear of noblewomen of the time with a turban? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Turkish Slave. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 20:32, 23 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Interview with Wikimedia Foundation

Hello PFHLai? I hope you're well. I'm a Storyteller on the fundraising team at the Wikimania Foundation. In preparation for the 2011 fundraiser this November-December, I'm interviewing Wikipedians who contribute significantly to the projects. In the past, we've relied pretty heavily on Jimmy to carry the fundraising burden, and while his appeals have done very well, he alone doesn't represent the multitude of content creators on Wikipedia. I'm curious if you would like to interview with me? I would hope to speak with you for about 60 minutes and would ask you a number of questions about your personal experiences editing on Wikipedia and about its impact more generally. If you are inclined, please email mroth (at) wikimedia.org. Thanks! Matthew (WMF) 00:15, 28 September 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Matthew. Thank you for the invite, but I'd rather keep a low profile and be invisible. I am on wikivacation, anyway. May I suggest you pick a few prolific contributers on Wikipedia:List of Wikipedians by number of DYKs? Or people like Raul654 (talk · contribs) and Howcheng (talk · contribs) who are responsible for many good things on MainPage for the longest time? Hope this helps. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 21:11, 1 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sure thing PFJLai, I've been scouring that list and some other good ones. I really appreciate your recommendation of Raul654 (talk · contribs) and Howcheng (talk · contribs). If you think of other folks I should reach out to, I'd be happy to do it. All best wishes, Matthew (WMF) 15:29, 3 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Your DYK nom for Nicholas Estavillo

Hi PFHLai, I've reviewed your nomination at Template:Did you know nominations/Nicholas Estavillo and there is a small issue with the referencing. Could you fix it and let me know at the nomination page? Thanks. Crisco 1492 (talk) 09:46, 8 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Crisco 1492. Thank you for tidying up the refs on Nicholas Estavillo. Sorry that I wasn't around to respond on the nom template at the time. Real life got in the way. Thanks, again. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 01:08, 22 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1239~#1240)

On 12 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lucy Mathen, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that former BBC Newsround reporter Lucy Mathen is now an ophthalmologist, and has launched a volunteer group aimed at eradicating cataract blindness in India? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lucy Mathen. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:02, 12 October 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 13 October 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nicholas Estavillo, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Puerto Rican American policeman Nicholas Estavillo (pictured) was the first Hispanic to become a three-star Chief in NYPD? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nicholas Estavillo. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 12:02, 13 October 2011 (UTC)[reply]

New Page Patrol survey

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List of most expensive sculptures

Could you please move List of most expensive sculptures back to T:TDYK until the final issues have been resolved.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 15:29, 5 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Returned as requested. I don't see issues big enough to keep them out, but it's your review, your call, Tony. --PFHLai (talk) 03:04, 6 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I had only passed 4 of the 5 articles so far.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 03:49, 6 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I see! Ooops!

Facepalm Sorry. I guess I have to go back to kindergarten and learn to count again... Thanks for letting me know. Happy reviewing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 03:54, 6 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1241~#1242)

On 7 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Antamina Tailings Dam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a Canadian engineering consultant firm won an award for the innovative design of the Antamina Tailings Dam in Peru ? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Antamina Tailings Dam. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:32, 7 November 2011 (UTC)

On 10 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pocahontas Mounds, which you recently nominated. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pocahontas Mounds. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Allen3 ^talk 00:15, 10 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK removals

Hi PFHLai, just a reminder that when you remove a hook from preps/queue, please post a link to the nomination page at Wikipedia:Did you know/Removed, as instructed at T:TDYK. Thanks, Nikkimaria (talk) 14:29, 12 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the note, Nikkimaria. I have no clue about this recent creation of yours. I wasn't even looking at T:TDYK when I removed that hook to prevent an edit war. May I suggest a reminder in the page notice of the prep areas? Just a thought. Happy editing. --PFHLai (talk) 05:05, 17 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK

Hello PFHLai, Thank you for nominating Mercedes O. Cubria and Diego Archuleta for "DYK". Your awesome contributions to Wikipedia speak for themselves and your nominations are appreciated. However, I am requesting that you please withdraw both nominations since there are variuos issues with them and I know how these things drag on and on. I appreciate everything that you have done. Take care. Tony the Marine (talk) 02:10, 13 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Tony. The noms have been withdrawn as requested. Pity... Your work deserves the spotlight on MainPage. Sorry that things have turned out that way. Please keep the good wikibios coming. Thank you. --PFHLai (talk) 04:44, 17 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It is a pity. Diego Archuleta was looking good. Oh well. The Interior (Talk) 04:58, 17 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I know, I know .... Anyway, thank you for your help in the article. Happy editing. --PFHLai (talk) 05:10, 17 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much. I agree with you that both articles should have been in “DYK”, but when it got to the point that my “offline” citations be checked, I felt that my good-faith and integrity were being questioned and for me that was totally uncalled for. Thank you once more. Tony the Marine (talk) 15:23, 17 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome, Tony. I must say that these reviews can sometimes be a bit too much to handle. Please don't take it personally. This little crusade is not targeting you at all. --PFHLai (talk) 08:29, 18 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Conference India

Hello, Can you please review this Template:Did you know nominations/Wiki Conference India. Thanks -- aηsuмaη :)^༽Ϟ 06:38, 17 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like Pgallert (talk · contribs) has taken care of the review already. --PFHLai (talk) 08:15, 18 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yes now the review is done. But the hook says ...that the three day Wiki Conference India is running from 18th to 20th of November at the University of Mumbai? And It is not even in the Preparation Area. According to hook, it should be on main page either 19th or 20th. So please help. Thanks in advance. -- ɑηsuмaη ^{ʈ ᶏ ɭ Ϟ} 18:46, 18 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It's on Q6 now and scheduled to get on MainPage in less than 4 hours. Congrats! --PFHLai (talk) 04:03, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank You. -- ɑηsuмaη ^{ʈ ᶏ ɭ Ϟ} 17:12, 19 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Straw poll over at DYK

Hey there, there is a straw poll going on at Wikipedia talk:Did you know about whether or not to enact technical changes to DYK tools. Your input would be much appreciated. P.s. I am sending you this message based on your heavy involvement in DYK, rather than at random. I hope this is ok. Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 17:52, 28 November 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Replied on WT:DYK. --PFHLai (talk) 22:04, 4 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1243~#1244)

On 20 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Carex inops, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that despite its name, the long-stolon sedge does not form stolons? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Carex inops. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 05:39, 20 December 2011 (UTC) 08:03, 20 December 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 20 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Theodore M. Stuart, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Theodore M. Stuart, an end and halfback for the "Point-a-Minute" football teams at the University of Michigan in 1904 and 1905, was also the university's tennis champion? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Theodore M. Stuart. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 14:37, 20 December 2011 (UTC) 16:02, 20 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Tilde after tilde after tilde

Argh! Used to be, when I approved a DYK queue, I assiduously copied-and-pasted the {{DYKbotdo|~~~}} from the Queue header page. Lately, however, I said to myself "Wouldn't it be easier just to type that string at the top of the page?", so that's what I've started doing. To my aging eyes, ~~~ and ~~~~ look pretty much alike, so I was typing 4 tildes. Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways... --Orlady (talk) 01:51, 21 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Orlady. Don't worry too much about it. It's a very easy misclick to make. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 02:12, 21 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1245~#1276)

On 21 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Carex bigelowii, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the seeds of Bigelow's sedge can remain viable for two centuries? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Carex bigelowii. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:05, 21 December 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 22 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kalene Hill, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1884 Frederick Stanley Arnot determined that the Zambezi, the largest river flowing into the Indian Ocean from Africa, rose near Kalene Hill? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:03, 22 December 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 22 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Harry Hems, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1907, statues of the Twelve Apostles helped English sculptor Harry Hems pay his income tax? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harry Hems. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 22 December 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 23 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gadzhimurat Kamalov, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that according to New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists, the killing of Gadzhimurat Kamalov, founder of the newspaper Chernovik in Dagestan, Russia, is "a lethal blow to press freedom"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gadzhimurat Kamalov. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 23 December 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 24 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pinza, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that when the Thoroughbred racehorse Pinza won the 1953 Derby Stakes, it gave 25 times Champion Jockey, Gordon Richards, his first win after 27 previous starts in the race? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pinza. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Merry Xmas to all our contributors and readers Victuallers (talk) 16:03, 24 December 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 26 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tsukasa Fujimoto, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Tsukasa Fujimoto (pictured) and Hikaru Shida, two actresses on the Japanese television series Muscle Venus, later became professional wrestling champions as a tag team also named Muscle Venus? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 26 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hikaru Shida, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Tsukasa Fujimoto (pictured) and Hikaru Shida, two actresses on the Japanese television series Muscle Venus, later became professional wrestling champions as a tag team also named Muscle Venus? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 26 December 2011 (UTC)

On 26 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Persimmon (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Persimmon (pictured), a Thoroughbred race horse owned by Edward, Prince of Wales, broke the race record when he won the 1896 Derby Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Persimmon (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:02, 26 December 2011 (UTC) [reply]

On 29 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Diploria labyrinthiformis, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the grooved brain coral (pictured) was featured on postage stamps from Belize and Mayotte? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diploria labyrinthiformis. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:04, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

On 29 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article George Frederick (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Thoroughbred racehorse George Frederick was named after the future King George V, and won the 1874 Derby Stakes on the young prince's birthday? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Frederick (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 12:04, 29 December 2011 (UTC)

Diamond Jubilee

On 1 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Diamond Jubilee (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1900, the year before Edward, Prince of Wales ascended to the throne, he was the leading owner in British flat racing and his horse Diamond Jubilee (pictured) won the Triple Crown? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diamond Jubilee (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 14:02, 1 January 2012 (UTC)

Thank you for your improvements to the Diamond Jubilee article, which I had recently expanded. I like the new image, as DJ looks slightly menacing in his hood: this is appropriate as he was probably considering whether or not to attack the photographer. Tigerboy1966 (talk) 16:33, 21 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Tigerboy. It was just a small addition. I'm glad you like it. Thank you for expanding the article. I've nominated it for DYK. You can see the nom here. I hope DJ gets to show his manacing look on MainPage soon. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 18:23, 21 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yay, we got there. I suppose DJ and Persimmon must be the one of the few pairs of brothers to get DYKs. thanks. Tigerboy1966 (talk) 15:02, 1 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Whoohoo! Happy New Year! That's a nice way to start 2012. Thank you for writing up the articles. Speaking of brothers, how about getting Volodyovski to DYK as well? Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 16:27, 1 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, I meant Volodyovski's sire, Florizel II. Please be encouraged to self-nominate your good work for DYK. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 18:57, 1 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 2 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Viola Thompson, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Viola Thompson, a left-handed pitcher in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 1940s and a consultant for the 1992 film A League of Their Own, turns 90 years old today? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Viola Thompson. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 14:48, 2 January 2012 (UTC)

On 4 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Blair Athol (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Blair Athol won the 1864 Derby despite getting repeatedly kicked in the genitals by a lad paid by bookmakers to prevent him from competing, and later sired Silvio, who also won the Derby in 1877? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 4 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 4 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Silvio (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Blair Athol won the 1864 Derby despite getting repeatedly kicked in the genitals by a lad paid by bookmakers to prevent him from competing, and later sired Silvio, who also won the Derby in 1877? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 4 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 7 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Vigna marina, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the beach pea was used in traditional Hawaiian medicine to treat wounds? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Vigna marina. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 7 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 8 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hygrocybe virginea, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that molecular analysis of the genes of Hygrocybe virginea (pictured) suggests that the fungus should not be classified into the genus Hygrocybe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hygrocybe virginea. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 8 January 2012 (UTC)

On 8 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Middleton (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a stable worker was bribed to allow Middleton to drink buckets of water, leaving the racehorse bloated, in a plan by bookmakers to prevent it from winning the 1825 Derby Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Middleton (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:02, 8 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 9 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nuer White Army, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the name of the Nuer White Army, a militant group in South Sudan, reportedly originated from the Nuer youths' use of light-colored insect repellents on their skin? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nuer White Army. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:06, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

On 9 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Cenotaph, Southampton, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that apart from The Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, Edwin Lutyens also designed The Southampton Cenotaph? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Cenotaph, Southampton. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 9 January 2012 (UTC)

On 10 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article David Boswell Reid, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the British Houses of Parliament in London, rebuilt after a destructive fire in 1834, include ventilation systems by Scottish physician David Boswell Reid? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/David Boswell Reid. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 10 January 2012 (UTC)

Regarding Eleanor

Hi PFHLai. I plan on finishing both empty sections tonight, so go ahead with the nomination. Thanks! Froggerlaura (talk) 23:19, 3 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for the delayed response. I had issues with internet access. Thank you for writing up the article. Nice work! Thanks for putting the nom template on T:TDYK, too. I couldn't do that yesterday. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 17:43, 5 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 11 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Eleanor (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Eleanor (pictured) was the first of only six fillies to have ever won the Derby Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eleanor (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks for your article Victuallers (talk) 16:03, 11 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 12 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Flourensia cernua, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in Mexico, tea prepared using tarbush, a shrub native to the Chihuahuan Desert, is consumed to treat indigestion and diarrhea? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Flourensia cernua. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 12 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 13 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Voltigeur (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the a match between Voltigeur and The Flying Dutchman (see painting) drew 100,000 spectators, the largest crowd at the Knavesmire since 1759? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Voltigeur (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 13 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 13 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Athanasius (praetorian prefect), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the 6th-century Byzantine official Athanasius was dispatched by Justinian I to Ravenna in 536 and Carthage in 545, and he ended up in prison on both trips? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Athanasius (praetorian prefect). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 13 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 15 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Thormanby (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after the 1860 Derby winner Thormanby died suddenly at age 18, its tail was mounted as a whisk in the hall of racehorse trainer Mathew Dawson's house? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thormanby (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 15 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 16 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bobby Cummings, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Bobby Cummings was the first English footballer to score a hat-trick against Rangers in the Scottish League? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bobby Cummings. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:04, 16 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 17 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Daguangba Dam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Daguangba Dam, the largest dam in Hainan, is also the island's largest hydroelectric power station? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Daguangba Dam. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 00:04, 17 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 20 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Blink Bonny, which you recently nominated. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Blink Bonny. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

--Allen3 ^talk 00:32, 20 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 20 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Yaroslav Blanter, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that according to the Russian edition of Esquire magazine, Russian physicist and TU Delft professor Yaroslav Blanter deleted thousands of pages from Wikipedia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yaroslav Blanter. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:31, 20 January 2012 (UTC)

On 21 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Prince Leopold (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a year after winning the 1816 Derby Stakes, Prince Leopold was castrated for poor behaviour? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Prince Leopold (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 21 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 21 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bolotnaya Square, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Bolotnaya Square, one of the sites for the recent large-scale protests in Moscow (pictured), used to be a venue for public executions? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bolotnaya Square. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 21 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 21 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Surplice (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1848, Surplice became the first racehorse to win both the Derby and the St. Leger Stakes since 1800? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Surplice (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 21 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You didn't have to...

You didn't have to give me credit for the DYK, I was just filling in for Yummydonuts because he was blocked. Thanks anyway. BCS (Talk) 21:35, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, BCS. You did the early work (example), so I felt you deserve the credit. It's hard to keep track of all the edits after the complicated moves and merges. Please let me know if there are any other contributers who should be given credit, too. Thanks. --PFHLai (talk) 21:42, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I think User:Bdell555 deserves credit, too, because of these edits after Yummydonutsmmm was blocked. He made it look like an article again. Thanks again, BCS (Talk) 21:59, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Good call! I shall add Bdell555 (talk · contribs) to the list. Thank you. --PFHLai (talk) 22:06, 22 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1277~#1292)

On 24 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Whalebone (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that 1810 Derby winner Whalebone had a 16-year career as a stud, which ended with a fatal injury sustained while covering a mare? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Whalebone (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:03, 24 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 24 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ellington (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that winning time of 3.04 by Ellington at the 1856 Derby Stakes was the slowest ever recorded, breaking the "record" of 3.02 set in 1852 by Daniel O'Rourke? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 24 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Daniel O'Rourke DYK

The winning time for Daniel O'Rourke's Derby is a bit "iffy" as a DYK as there is a conflict in the sources. It was either 3:20, which would be by far the slowest, but seems hardly credible OR it was 3:02, which would make it the equal slowest. Looking into it even as we speak. Tigerboy1966 (talk) 12:05, 16 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

sorry, it was definitely 3:02. Actually that was the second slowest: the slowest was Ellington's 3:04 in 1856. Tigerboy1966 (talk) 12:19, 16 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your quick response, Tigerboy. Here's the nom: Template:Did you know nominations/Ellington (horse), Daniel O'Rourke (horse). Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 00:28, 17 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 24 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Daniel O'Rourke (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that winning time of 3.04 by Ellington at the 1856 Derby Stakes was the slowest ever recorded, breaking the "record" of 3.02 set in 1852 by Daniel O'Rourke? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 24 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 25 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Marthe Cnockaert, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that during World War I, Marthe Cnockaert was recruited as a spy by both Germany and Britain, and she arranged for her German recruiter to be killed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marthe Cnockaert. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 00:03, 25 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 25 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Dangerous (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Dangerous (pictured), despite a career-ending injury sustained after winning the 1833 Derby Stakes, was able to walk over and claim two prizes unopposed before retiring later that year? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Dangerous (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:03, 25 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 25 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hikari Minami, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Hikari and Riho became professional wrestlers in 2006 when they were 11 and 9 years old, respectively? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 25 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Riho, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Hikari and Riho became professional wrestlers in 2006 when they were 11 and 9 years old, respectively? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:04, 25 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 27 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Phosphorus (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the race horse Phosphorus sprained a leg and was rejected by his jockey shortly before winning the 1837 Derby Stakes, during which he aggravated his injury and did not race again that year? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Phosphorus (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

On 27 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Little Wonder (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that when Little Wonder won the 1840 Derby Stakes, his jockey was awarded a gold-tipped riding-whip by Prince Albert? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Little Wonder (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Mifter (talk) 16:02, 27 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 28 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Waxy (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that when Waxy won the 1793 Derby Stakes, more than half of the competing racehorses were his siblings sired by Pot-8-Os? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Waxy (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 28 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 29 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Urochloa mutica, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that despite its common name, California grass is not naturally found in California? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Urochloa mutica. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 29 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 29 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Coronation (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after winning the 1841 Derby Stakes, the Thoroughbred racehorse Coronation kicked and killed a spectator? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Coronation (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 29 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 31 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pyrrhus The First, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the first Derby Stakes to be officially timed took place in 1846, with Pyrrhus The First completing the one-and-a-half-mile course in 2:55.0? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pyrrhus The First. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:05, 31 January 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 31 January 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Georgios Stavros, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Georgios Stavros, who appeared on various Greek banknotes issued before 1932, was the founding governor of the National Bank of Greece? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Georgios Stavros. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 31 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK thanks

Thanks for nom-ing the Ellerslie Eagles article. Mattlore (talk) 05:36, 16 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Mattlore. Pls be encouraged to self-nom your next creation for DYK. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 10:43, 16 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 2 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ellerslie Eagles, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Ellerslie Eagles, a club in the Auckland Rugby League celebrating its centenary later this year, did not officially become known as the Eagles until 1971? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ellerslie Eagles. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

On 2 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tiresias (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after winning the 1819 Derby Stakes, the racehorse Tiresias overcame his jockey's restraints, left the racecourse and galloped into town? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tiresias (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

Damn it!

I just spent time cropping Victoria Azarenka. -- tariqabjotu 02:38, 2 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Pls go ahead and post the pretty gal's picture. Thanks. --PFHLai (talk) 02:41, 2 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1293~#1320)

On 2 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Basil Salvadore D'Souza, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Basil Salvadore D'Souza, Bishop of Mangalore Diocese from 1965 until his death in 1996, was the longest-serving bishop in the diocese's history? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

On 2 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ciudad Deportiva Millito Navarro, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Ciudad Deportiva Millito Navarro, a multi-sport complex currently being built in Ponce, Puerto Rico, is named after Emilio Navarro, the first Puerto Rican to play in Negro league baseball? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ciudad Deportiva Millito Navarro. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:04, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

On 2 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tresilian Bay, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that near Tresilian Bay in Wales, there is a cave where couples throw stones to find out how long they should wait before they get married? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tresilian Bay. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:04, 2 February 2012 (UTC)

On 3 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Emilius (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Emilius (pictured) and his sons Priam and Plenipotentiary were all winners of the Derby Stakes when they were three years old? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 3 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Priam (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Emilius (pictured) and his sons Priam and Plenipotentiary were all winners of the Derby Stakes when they were three years old? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 3 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Plenipotentiary (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Emilius (pictured) and his sons Priam and Plenipotentiary were all winners of the Derby Stakes when they were three years old? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:04, 3 February 2012 (UTC)

On 3 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Young Eclipse, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Young Eclipse, winner of the second Derby ever held, later sired a second horse named Young Eclipse, who came second in the 1802 Derby? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Young Eclipse. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:06, 3 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 4 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mündig, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Mündig never competed on a racecourse prior to winning the 1835 Derby Stakes, and bookmakers were misled to lengthen his odds based on false information fed to them by his trainer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mündig. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 4 February 2012 (UTC)

On 4 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Spaniel (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the winner of the 1831 Derby Stakes, Spaniel, was also the smallest horse in the race? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Spaniel (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 4 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 6 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Moses (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Moses (pictured) won the 1816 Derby Stakes wearing the Duke of York's colours, and became the third racehorse owned by British Royal Family to win the Derby? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Moses (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 6 February 2012 (UTC)

On 6 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Frederick (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the oldest jockey to win the Derby Stakes was John Forth, who rode Frederick to victory in 1829? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Frederick (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 6 February 2012 (UTC)

On 7 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bloomsbury (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after the Thoroughbred racehorse Bloomsbury won the 1839 Derby Stakes, his identity was questioned and bookmakers refused to pay out on "winning" bets? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bloomsbury (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 7 February 2012 (UTC)

On 7 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tyrant (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after his victory in 1802, Tyrant was described by a contemporary sports writer as "one of the worst horses that ever won a Derby"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tyrant (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 7 February 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Paul M. Ellwood

On 7 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Paul M. Ellwood, Jr., which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that pediatric neurologist Paul M. Ellwood, Jr. coined the term "health maintenance organization" (HMO) in the American health care system? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 7 February 2012 (UTC)

Hello! Your submission of Paul M. Ellwood at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 22:50, 2 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for toning down the lede. I just noticed that the Biography section has no sources. Best, Yoninah (talk) 22:49, 4 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for adding refs. As I was reformatting some refs, I noticed that there really are no sources for the actual dates in the biography section, such as his years in the Navy, his years of earning degrees at Stanford, his years at Kenny or his years with the Jackson Hole Group. Yoninah (talk) 10:04, 5 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 8 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Smolensko (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the commotion following the racehorse Smolensko's victory at the 1813 Derby Stakes resulted in an overthrown phaeton and a broken arm amongst the spectators? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Smolensko (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 8 February 2012 (UTC)

On 9 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cadland, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that due to a dead heat, the racehorse Cadland had to run twice to win the 1828 Derby Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cadland. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 10:09, 9 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

5×Horse DYK

On 10 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Assassin (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorses Assassin, Hannibal, Cardinal Beaufort, Election and Lap-dog won the Derby Stakes in 1782, 1804, 1805, 1807 and 1826 respectively, making the 3rd Earl of Egremont the first-ever owner of five Derby winners? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 10 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hannibal (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorses Assassin, Hannibal, Cardinal Beaufort, Election and Lap-dog won the Derby Stakes in 1782, 1804, 1805, 1807 and 1826 respectively, making the 3rd Earl of Egremont the first-ever owner of five Derby winners? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 10 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cardinal Beaufort (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorses Assassin, Hannibal, Cardinal Beaufort, Election and Lap-dog won the Derby Stakes in 1782, 1804, 1805, 1807 and 1826 respectively, making the 3rd Earl of Egremont the first-ever owner of five Derby winners? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 10 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Election (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorses Assassin, Hannibal, Cardinal Beaufort, Election and Lap-dog won the Derby Stakes in 1782, 1804, 1805, 1807 and 1826 respectively, making the 3rd Earl of Egremont the first-ever owner of five Derby winners? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 10 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lap-dog, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorses Assassin, Hannibal, Cardinal Beaufort, Election and Lap-dog won the Derby Stakes in 1782, 1804, 1805, 1807 and 1826 respectively, making the 3rd Earl of Egremont the first-ever owner of five Derby winners? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lap-dog. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Rs chen 7754 01:41, 10 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 10 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rhadamanthus (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after Lord Grosvenor's Rhadamanthus and John Bull won the Derby Stakes in 1790 and 1792, only three horses showed up in 1794 to run against and lose to his Daedalus in the smallest field in Derby history? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 10 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Bull (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after Lord Grosvenor's Rhadamanthus and John Bull won the Derby Stakes in 1790 and 1792, only three horses showed up in 1794 to run against and lose to his Daedalus in the smallest field in Derby history? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 10 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Daedalus (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after Lord Grosvenor's Rhadamanthus and John Bull won the Derby Stakes in 1790 and 1792, only three horses showed up in 1794 to run against and lose to his Daedalus in the smallest field in Derby history? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 17:32, 10 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 11 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Azor (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Azor won the 1817 Derby Stakes after being entered in the race only to act as a pacemaker for a more highly regarded stable companion? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Azor (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:13, 11 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 12 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Phantom (horse), which you recently nominated. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 13:55, 12 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 12 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cedric (horse), which you recently nominated. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 13:55, 12 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 12 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Champion (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1800, Champion became the first racehorse to win both the Derby and the St. Leger Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Champion (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:43, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Love's Messenger

Responded at Template:Did you know nominations/Love's Messenger

Thanks for the message. Smallbones (talk) 02:21, 13 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Great! Thanks for your quick response. I'll now try to put this on prep. --PFHLai (talk) 02:27, 13 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Swahili rule?

Sorry, I've got to ask after noticing this on DYK noms and being completely puzzled. What IS "the Swahili rule"? Had a quick Google and also checked Wikipedia to no joy... Thanks so much. Mabalu (talk) 14:38, 13 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Ah... the Swahili rule, eh? It's in inside joke amongst DYK veterans.... This may help explain it. Basically, when i invoke the Swahili rule, I am begging for "leniency"/"IAR".... for posting my nominations on T:TDYK late. Hope it helps. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 00:35, 14 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1321~#1323)

On 13 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sam (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that one Sam rode another to victory at the 1818 Derby? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sam (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:04, 13 February 2012 (UTC)

On 14 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salix arbusculoides, which you recently nominated. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Salix arbusculoides. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:43, 14 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 14 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pan (horse), which you recently nominated. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pan (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 08:44, 14 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

MSU Interview

Dear PFHLai,

My name is Jonathan Obar user:Jaobar, I'm a professor in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences at Michigan State University and a Teaching Fellow with the Wikimedia Foundation's Education Program. This semester I've been running a little experiment at MSU, a class where we teach students about becoming Wikipedia administrators. Not a lot is known about your community, and our students (who are fascinated by wiki-culture by the way!) want to learn how you do what you do, and why you do it. A while back I proposed this idea (the class) to the community HERE, where it was met mainly with positive feedback. Anyhow, I'd like my students to speak with a few administrators to get a sense of admin experiences, training, motivations, likes, dislikes, etc. We were wondering if you'd be interested in speaking with one of our students.

So a few things about the interviews:

Interviews will last between 15 and 30 minutes.
Interviews can be conducted over skype (preferred), IRC or email. (You choose the form of communication based upon your comfort level, time, etc.)
All interviews will be completely anonymous, meaning that you (real name and/or pseudonym) will never be identified in any of our materials, unless you give the interviewer permission to do so.
All interviews will be completely voluntary. You are under no obligation to say yes to an interview, and can say no and stop or leave the interview at any time.
The entire interview process is being overseen by MSU's institutional review board (ethics review). This means that all questions have been approved by the university and all students have been trained how to conduct interviews ethically and properly.

Bottom line is that we really need your help, and would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you. If interested, please send me an email at obar@msu.edu (to maintain anonymity) and I will add your name to my offline contact list. If you feel comfortable doing so, you can post your name HERE instead.

If you have questions or concerns at any time, feel free to email me at obar@msu.edu. I will be more than happy to speak with you.

Thanks in advance for your help. We have a lot to learn from you.

Sincerely,

Jonathan Obar --Jaobar (talk) 07:26, 12 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Young June Sah --Yjune.sah (talk) 03:03, 15 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1324~#1327)

On 15 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Daria Khaltourina, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that according to Russian sociologist Daria Khaltourina (pictured), Protestantism influenced positively the capitalist development of social systems through the promotion of literacy and Bible reading? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Daria Khaltourina. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:07, 15 February 2012 (UTC)

On 16 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sir Thomas (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Sir Thomas, a racehorse purchased by George, Prince of Wales, became the first horse owned by a member of the British Royal Family to win the Derby Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sir Thomas (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 16 February 2012 (UTC)

On 16 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gustavus (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1821, Gustavus became the first of four grey horses to win the Derby Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gustavus (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks from me and the wiki Victuallers (talk) 16:03, 16 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 18 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Noble (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Noble won the 1786 Derby Stakes despite starting as a 30/1 outsider of the race? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Noble (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 13:02, 18 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK reviews

Hi. Can you review some DYKs? You've submitted more than five, but there is no indication you are reviewing them as per guidelines. --LauraHale (talk) 21:59, 20 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Laura. QPQ reviews are for self-noms. I don't nominate my own articles. So I am not required to review any hooks per guidelines. Also, I spend more time building hook sets in the prep areas. If I review any hooks, I am not supposed to move them to prep. I am already not supposed to move my own noms, per guildelines. We are already short on hooks these days (hence my nominating slightly older articles when the article creators don't). If I review noms, I will have even fewer hooks to choose from. Sorry. --PFHLai (talk) 22:13, 20 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Can you comment to say that on your submissions to offer an explanation as to what is happening? I've ended up reviewing about four of yours recently, and several of them were past the date... including one that was posted today for an expansion on the tenth. As a reviewer, seeing about four with late comments, seeing no reviews, it feels kind of disheartening. :( Can relate to your problems in general. (And sorry to be short. Just yeah. It kept appearing and appearing.) I'm trying to work on about 20 articles on my user space to take to DYK later this week so I'm trying to get reviews done to make sure I can nominate them. --LauraHale (talk) 22:28, 20 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

I posted on a couple of my nom templates to explain that it's not a self-nom, so a QPQ review is not required.

10 days? That would be too old even by my lax standards. DYK is meant for new additions to the wiki. 7 days may be okay. I rarely stretch the limit to more than 8 days. If you are referring to this nom, then I have to clarify that the article was originally nominated on a different template 10 days earlier. That original hook did not work out. The nom you reviewed was a second nom, rather than a late (first) nom.

I am aware that you have been quite productive at DYK. Keep up the good work, young lady. Looking forward to reading more of your wikiarticles on DYK. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 04:45, 21 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1328~#1341)

On 21 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Piyale Pasha Mosque, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Iznik-tiled lunette panels believed to have been removed from Istanbul's Piyale Pasha Mosque in the 19th century are currently on display in various museums such as the Louvre and the V&A? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Piyale Pasha Mosque. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 07:03, 21 February 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 22 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Serjeant (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1784, the racehorse Serjeant had to run half a mile more than the previous winner, Saltram, in order to win the Derby Stakes? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 22 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Saltram (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1784, the racehorse Serjeant had to run half a mile more than the previous winner, Saltram, in order to win the Derby Stakes? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 07:48, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

On 22 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Aimwell, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that unlike all modern Thoroughbreds, the 1785 Derby winner Aimwell was not descended in the male line from either the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian, or the Byerley Turk? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aimwell. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:08, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

On 23 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Paris (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Sir Peter Teazle was the first winner of the Derby Stakes to sire another winning colt of the race, siring Sir Harry, Archduke, Ditto and Paris? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 23 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ditto (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Sir Peter Teazle was the first winner of the Derby Stakes to sire another winning colt of the race, siring Sir Harry, Archduke, Ditto and Paris? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 23 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Archduke (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Sir Peter Teazle was the first winner of the Derby Stakes to sire another winning colt of the race, siring Sir Harry, Archduke, Ditto and Paris? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 23 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Sir Harry, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Sir Peter Teazle was the first winner of the Derby Stakes to sire another winning colt of the race, siring Sir Harry, Archduke, Ditto and Paris? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03~00:05, 23 February 2012 (UTC)

On 23 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alabama Judicial Building, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court was removed from office for not removing a granite monument from the rotunda of the Alabama Judicial Building in Montgomery, Alabama? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alabama Judicial Building. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:06, 23 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thanks for nominating and finding interesting DYK hooks for two of the articles that I recently started, I appreciate it! Altairisfar (talk) 15:35, 25 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome, Altairisfar. Please keep the nice wikiarticles coming. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 16:48, 25 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 25 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Alcock's Arabian, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Alcock's Arabian (pictured), an Arabian horse imported to England in the 18th century, is putatively the ancestor of all grey Thoroughbred horses? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alcock's Arabian. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 25 February 2012 (UTC)

On 25 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mahmoud (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1936, Mahmoud set a course record at Epsom and became the third of four grey racehorses to ever win the Derby Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mahmoud (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 25 February 2012 (UTC)

On 26 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pope (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that racehorse Pope came from behind "within a few strides of the winning-post" to win the 1809 Derby Stakes by a neck? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pope (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 26 February 2012 (UTC)

On 27 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rock Sand, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Rock Sand won the 2,000 Guineas Stakes, the Epsom Derby and the St. Leger Stakes to claim the English Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1903, and later became a stud in Kentucky? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rock Sand. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 18:39, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

On 27 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salix richardsonii, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that broth prepared with the bark of woolly willow is used in Native American medicine to treat sore throats? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 18:40, 27 February 2012 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image File:InternationalPEN-logo.jpg

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Note that any non-free images not used in any articles will be deleted after seven days, as described in the criteria for speedy deletion. Thank you. Skier Dude (talk) 06:09, 28 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you

Hello PFHLai, thank you for your help on the Genisys Credit Union article. I appreciate the work you did on the article and the feedback you gave me. Best wishes, Alpha_Quadrant (talk) 17:21, 28 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Alpha Quadrant. Just trying to collaborate in the building of this wiki. Hope that helps. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 02:18, 29 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1342~#1349)

On 29 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Minoru (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the victory by Minoru (pictured) at the 1909 Epsom Derby made his owner Edward VII the first reigning British monarch to win a Derby? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Minoru (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 17:07, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

On 3 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salix glauca, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the gray-leaf willow (pictured) is a rich source of calcium and phosphorus for its browsers? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 3 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 6 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Didelot (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after winning the 1796 Derby Stakes, the Thoroughbred Didelot failed to win again the rest of his racing career, and was subsequently sent to Russia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Didelot (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 6 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 7 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Eager (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Eager was not given his name until the year after he won the 1791 Derby Stakes, whereas the 1797 Derby winner was never officially named? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 7 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Colt by Fidget, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Eager was not given his name until the year after he won the 1791 Derby Stakes, whereas the 1797 Derby winner was never officially named? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:05, 7 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 7 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tristan (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the British racehorse Tristan travelled to France and won the Grand Prix de Deauville three years in a row? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tristan (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 7 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 8 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Esther Hill, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1925, Esther Hill (pictured) became the first woman to be registered as an architect in Canada? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Esther Hill. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

What a great day. Thank you Victuallers (talk) 08:02, 8 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 9 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Busted (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Busted was voted as the British Horse of the Year in 1967, the same year one of his legs was busted during training, forcing him into retirement? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Busted (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 16:06, 9 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

edit to current DYK

Your reversion to the Main Page content is in opposition to the clear consensus at WT:DYK Kevin McE (talk) 20:44, 9 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for letting me know about that discussion, Kevin. I did not know about it. I logged in during a coffee break at work, and fixed the template on MainPage, and logged out.... It's too late now, but I guess I should at least post an explanation there on WT:DYK. Thanks, again. --PFHLai (talk) 05:21, 10 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Edit Counter

Hi, thought you might want to know that I changed the edit counter you had linked on your userpage from soxred93 to tparis as tparis has taken over the tools now that X! has retired. Hope you don't mind :-) --Gilderien Talk|Contribs 20:43, 9 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hello, Gilderien. Thank you so much for fixing the link on my userpage to the edit counter for me. Much appreciated. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 05:17, 10 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1350~#1358)

Georgerobinsonite DYK

Thanks for nominating my article, I was going to anyway today, but you've released me from having to do a review. The interesting bit is that article would have remained rather stubby if I wasn't a college student with access to The Canadian Mineralogist. Also, reading the local newspaper can be really good for articles. Anyway, thanks. Chris857 (talk) 22:37, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You are welcome, Chris857. I didn't know that you plan to nominate it. Good. You can save this review credit for your next self-nom. Please keep the articles coming. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 22:51, 3 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 10 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Georgerobinsonite, which you recently nominated. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Georgerobinsonite. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 04:21, 10 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 10 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Isinglass (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after becoming the sixth winner of the English Triple Crown in 1893, the racehorse Isinglass retired in 1895 with a world record for career earnings? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Isinglass (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:26, 10 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 13 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article United States v. Ivanov, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 2000, the FBI lured a suspect to Seattle, arrested him in a sting operation, and then successfully had him convicted for cyber-crimes committed while he was physically located in Russia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/United States v. Ivanov. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 22:41, 13 March 2012 (UTC)

Thanks

Thanks for the DYK nom for Water Willow (Rossetti)! I was about to do it, and was delighted to find it already done and blessed! - PKM (talk) 02:39, 7 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, PKM. Thank you for writing up the article! Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 19:08, 8 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 14 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Water Willow (Rossetti), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Rossetti was "really mortally sorry" to have sold Water Willow (pictured), an 1871 portrait of Jane Morris with Kelmscott Manor in the background? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Water Willow (Rossetti). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 15:10, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

On 14 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Clara Nomee, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Clara Nomee was the first woman to hold the chairmanship of the Crow Nation of Montana? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Clara Nomee. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 15:11, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

On 15 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Shadeed, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Shadeed, an American-bred, British-trained Thoroughbred racehorse with an Arabic name, set a course record at Ascot when he won the 1985 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shadeed. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 07:42, 15 March 2012 (UTC)

On 16 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Wheel of Fortune (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a poll carried out by The Sporting Times ranked Wheel of Fortune and Achievement the fifth and sixth highest-rated fillies or mares amongst all British racehorses of the 19th century? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 16 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Achievement (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a poll carried out by The Sporting Times ranked Wheel of Fortune and Achievement the fifth and sixth highest-rated fillies or mares amongst all British racehorses of the 19th century? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 00:04, 16 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 16 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Virago (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1854, the filly Virago (pictured) won ten of the eleven races she entered, including the 1000 Guineas, the Goodwood Cup, the Nassau Stakes, the Yorkshire Oaks, and the Doncaster Cup? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Virago (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 16 March 2012 (UTC)

ITN

Why did you remove this> ?the whole name of fico is gone...probs a mistake/AGF///can you revert it?(Lihaas (talk) 11:55, 16 March 2012 (UTC)).[reply]

Was that part needed? I can certainly put it back into the template, but that old news item is no longer on ITN. Sorry, it's too late now. --PFHLai (talk) 00:02, 17 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1359~#1360)

DYK for Octavia Walton Le Vert

On 17 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Octavia Walton Le Vert, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Alabama socialite and writer Madame Le Vert (pictured) was the only female commissioner at the 1855 Exposition Universelle in Paris? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Octavia Walton Le Vert. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 17 March 2012 (UTC)

Yeah! Mrs Green on MainPage on St Patrick's Day! Yeah! --PFHLai (talk) 16:18, 17 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Precious

	perception of possibilities for knowledge
	Thank you for your special gift of seeing items of knowledge fit to be presented on the Main page, and for your efforts to make them look best there! On St Patrick's day, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:40, 17 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you so much, Gerda!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to you, too! Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 16:52, 17 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 18 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Crusader (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after winning the 1926 Belmont Stakes, Crusader set a course record at the Dwyer Stakes that year, and later became the first horse to win the Suburban Handicap two years in a row? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Crusader (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 18 March 2012 (UTC)

Gemma McCluskie DYK

See Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#Gemma_McCluskie AndyTheGrump (talk) 15:49, 21 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the link. Will respond there. --PFHLai (talk) 22:49, 21 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1361~#1365)

On 22 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Richard West (priest), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a sermon by English clergyman Richard West required a vote in Parliament before it could be printed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Richard West (priest). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks from me and the wiki Victuallers (talk) 00:03, 22 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 22 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mystiko (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Mystiko, winner of the European Free Handicap, 2000 Guineas and Challenge Stakes in 1991, never won a race outside the Newmarket Racecourse? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mystiko (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 22 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 22 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Breitenbach (archaeological site), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Breitenbach, an archaeological site in Germany dated to the early Upper Palaeolithic, was discovered in 1925 by a local school teacher? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Breitenbach (archaeological site). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 22 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 23 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Paradox (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1885, the racehorse Paradox won the 2000 Guineas in May by a head, but lost the Epsom Derby in June, also by a head? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Paradox (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:04, 23 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 26 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Entrepreneur (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1997, after winning the 2000 Guineas, the racehorse Entrepreneur started with the shortest odds at the Epsom Derby in fifty years? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Entrepreneur (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 10:16, 26 March 2012 (UTC)

blue tick

Sorry, I know, I was multitasking, duh.;0)--Ishtar456 (talk) 23:06, 26 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hey, it's alright. No need to apologize at all, Ishtar456. Thank you for the favorable review! Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 23:10, 26 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1361~#1374)

On 27 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Henry C. Kellers, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Henry C. Kellers of the U.S. Navy collected over 10,000 biological specimens from the Philippines for the Smithsonian Institution in 1929? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Henry C. Kellers. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 01:48, 27 March 2012 (UTC)

On 28 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Charles M. White, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Republic Steel executive Charles M. White authorized the spending of almost US$12,000 on tear gas and handguns in 1935, the year workers at one of the company's plants voted to form a union? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles M. White. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:30, 28 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 28 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Amphibious Battle of Gela, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that proximity fuzed anti-aircraft ammunition was used by ships in the European Theatre of World War II for the first time during the amphibious Battle of Gela in July 1943? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amphibious Battle of Gela. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:31, 28 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 29 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salix pulchra, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Eskimos harvested the leaves of diamondleaf willow in the spring and stored them in seal oil for later eating? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 29 March 2012 (UTC)

On 29 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salix hastata, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that low-growing willows, such as Salix hastata (pictured) and S. brachycarpa, were found to have recolonized riparian habitats destroyed during the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline within four years? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 29 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Salix brachycarpa, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that low-growing willows, such as Salix hastata (pictured) and S. brachycarpa, were found to have recolonized riparian habitats destroyed during the construction of the Trans Alaska Pipeline within four years? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Carabinieri (talk) 16:03, 29 March 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 29 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Marion, Utah, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Marion used to be called Denmark? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marion, Utah. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Carabinieri (talk) 16:06, 29 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Borsig Palace

Hello! Your submission of Borsig Palace at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Ishtar456 (talk) 21:18, 23 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Someone else reviewed this several days ago and stated that the hook was not cited and I check it and it is not cited. I just thought I'd let you know.--Ishtar456 (talk) 21:18, 23 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, Ishtar456. I left a note on the author's usertalkpage asking for an extra footnote last week. The author, however, has not made any edits since, so (s)he may not know what is going on. All we can do right now is wait.... I have a few older noms to worry about. I'll get back to this nom soon. Thanks, again. --PFHLai (talk) 22:04, 23 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

http://books.google.ca/books?id=fCNpXKbV9WwC&pg=PA64&lpg=PA64&dq=borsig+papen&source=bl&ots=loOe-lb1cy&sig=aeoAa10SebIFer1R2SvTQ6BYTwo&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PVNyT_XtK7Sp0AGkg_2tAQ&ved=0CEEQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=borsig%20papen&f=false --PFHLai (talk) 23:59, 27 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 30 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Borsig Palace, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Borsig Palace, the German Vice-Chancellor's official residence and offices in Berlin, became the new headquarters of Hitler's Storm Troopers (SA) after the "Night of the Long Knives" in 1934? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Borsig Palace. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:03, 30 March 2012 (UTC)

On 31 March 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Orwell (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after winning the 2000 Guineas in 1932, the racehorse Orwell started as the 5/4 favourite for the Epsom Derby, but finished ninth and was found to be lame afterwards? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Orwell (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 08:03, 31 March 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Urgent review request for Template:Did you know nominations/Anthony Davis (basketball)‎

I have had an urgent review request at Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#Anthony_Davis_.28basketball.29 that is being ignored. Can you review this?--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 04:40, 1 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

It looks like Crisco1492 is there reviewing it already. --PFHLai (talk) 07:56, 1 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1375~#1382)

On 1 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Santa Claus (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Santa Claus was a stud? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Santa Claus (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:03, 1 April 2012 (UTC)

On 2 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Panther, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that The Panther, the favourite for the 1919 Epsom Derby, became agitated before the race and finished unplaced, possibly due to the presence of a mare ridden by a mounted policeman? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Panther.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added 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.

I'm notifying myself because I was the careless admin who forgot to put all the DYK credit templates to Q1 when moving this hook out of P3. --PFHLai (talk) 23:59, 2 April 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 2 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Colombo (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Colombo won £17,130 in 1933, a year after he was purchased for only 510 guineas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Colombo (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:04, 2 April 2012 (UTC)

On 2 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Abbasid invasion of Asia Minor (782), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that during the Abbasid invasion of Asia Minor of 782 CE, Byzantine general Tatzates defected to the Arab side when the Byzantines already had the Abbasids surrounded and asking for negotiations? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Abbasid invasion of Asia Minor (782). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:04, 2 April 2012 (UTC)

On 3 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article St. Frusquin, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse St. Frusquin lost the 1896 Epsom Derby by merely a neck to his brother Persimmon, whose winning time of 2:42.0 set a new Derby record? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/St. Frusquin. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:04, 3 April 2012 (UTC)

DYK for April the Fifth on April the Fifth

On 5 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article April the Fifth, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that April the Fifth, the winning racehorse of the 1932 Epsom Derby, and his breeder, were both born on April the fifth? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/April the Fifth. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 15:20, 5 April 2012 (UTC)

On 6 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Margaret Wenzell, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Margaret Wenzell's only home run in her professional baseball career was a game-winning inside-the-park home run, hit with her parents in attendance? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Margaret Wenzell. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 16:03, 6 April 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 9 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Water fluoridation in Australia, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1953, Beaconsfield, Tasmania, became the first town in Australia to fluoridate the water supply? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Water fluoridation in Australia. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Victuallers (talk) 00:03, 9 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

My Attempt

I have had a go at nominating one of my own articles for DYK. I will do a review as suggested. I would just like you to take a look at the nomination, as I'm sure I must have screwed up in some way: the instructions told me not to use [[]] but it looks kind of odd without the links. The nomination is at Template:Did you know nominations/Petoski Tigerboy1966 16:55, 9 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for writing up another wikiarticle and nominating it for DYK. Your nom template looks line, except that the hook wasn't wikified. (Done.) I believe the instructions to use only plain text but not wikicodes only apply to the " | article =" and "| author =" lines of the nom template. Now that the nomination is ready to be reviewed, I've posted the nom template on T:TDYK. Hope this helps. Looking forward to seeing this hook on MainPage soon. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 18:51, 9 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1383 & #1384)

On 11 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pennekamp, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorses Pennekamp in 1995 and King of Kings in 1998 were both winners of the 2000 Guineas in May, found lame after losing the Epsom Derby in June, and then retired to stud soon after? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

On 11 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article King of Kings (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorses Pennekamp in 1995 and King of Kings in 1998 were both winners of the 2000 Guineas in May, found lame after losing the Epsom Derby in June, and then retired to stud soon after? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:05, 11 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

MSU Research Questions

Hello, I am involved with a research project for Michigan State University and am wondering if you would be able to answer a few questions regarding tool sets on Wikipedia. What were the tools you mainly used prior to becoming an admin, and after becoming an admin? Here is a link to the project if you are interested Wikipedia:United States Education Program/Courses/Wiki-Project Management (Jonathan Obar) , and if you have any questions please let me know. Thanks! Ltezl (talk) 22:17, 19 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, i don't remember having tools back in 2004. --PFHLai (talk) 00:33, 21 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1385~#1389)

On 28 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Artocarpus camansi, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the seeds of the breadnut Artocarpus camansi from New Guinea taste like chestnuts, and can be processed to make paste, flour, butter or oil? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Artocarpus camansi. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 16:06, 28 April 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 28 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Woahink Lake, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the deepest lake dammed by sand dunes along the coast of the U.S. state of Oregon is Woahink Lake? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Woahink Lake. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 16:07, 28 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you PFHLai for nominating Woahink Lake and Yngvadottir for doing the review. Finetooth (talk) 16:54, 28 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Finetooth. Please be encouraged to nominate your next Fine wikiarticle for DYK. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 20:09, 28 April 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 28 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Samuel Morcom, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that South Australian Samuel Morcom began playing first-class cricket five years before his state's team played its first match? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Samuel Morcom. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 16:10, 28 April 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 2 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lucius Postumius Megellus (consul 305 BC), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that when Roman consul Lucius Postumius Megellus left office in 290 BCE, he was fined 500,000 asses, at the time the largest fine issued to a Roman citizen? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lucius Postumius Megellus (consul 305 BC). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 16:06, 2 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 3 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article October Horse, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in ancient Rome, a horse was sacrificed to the deity Mars each year on the Ides of October, with ceremonies in various venues involving different parts of the horse's body? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/October Horse. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 3 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Time for fresh eyes?

Helpful comment. You may have noticed that in his peroration Carabinieri says "I won't be commenting on this nomination any more and have taken the page off my watchlist". The other reviewer is Victuallers, but he hasn't responded to a note I left on his talk page. I don't know if you might deal with it yourself? In the circumstances, no one could complain. Moonraker (talk) 14:10, 6 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hmmm.... Carabinieri doesn't seem to be in a good mood.... Well, usually i don't do reviews, as i prefer being the one promoting hooks to the prep area and build hook sets. I'll wait a few days and see. --PFHLai (talk) 15:16, 6 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, PFH. If I were in Carabinieri's shoes I should let go and see what happens. Moonraker (talk) 15:24, 6 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

If you have a moment, Victuallers has spoken again. Moonraker (talk) 02:28, 7 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK Question

Hi PFHLai, hope all is well. I was working on an article in userspace for a DYK when It's finally ready. My question is does the 10 day limit count when the article is in userspace and not in article space? Regards, --SKATER ^{Is Back} 14:39, 7 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your question, Skater. According to WP:DYKSG#D8, the clock doesn't start till the article gets moved into article space. You can take your time to build your article when it is in your personal sandbox for as long as you need. Hope this helps. BTW, it's 5 days, not 10. Good luck on your DYK nomination. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 02:20, 8 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

DYK (#1390~#1400)

On 9 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ela-Mana-Mou, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the name of the racehorse Ela-Mana-Mou, the beaten favourite for the 200th Epsom Derby, means "Come on, my darling" in Greek? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ela-Mana-Mou. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 9 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 10 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Millmannoch, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that "the mill and trysting thorn" in Robert Burns's poem "The Soldier's Return" are located in the Scottish hamlet Millmannoch? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Millmannoch. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:06, 10 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 11 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rubus flagellaris, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the endangered butterfly Karner blue prefers the perennial subshrub Rubus flagellaris as a source of nectar? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rubus flagellaris. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:04, 11 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 11 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gang Forward, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that two years after winning the 2,000 Guineas Stakes, the British racehorse Gang Forward was sold for 4,000 guineas and became a stud in Australia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gang Forward. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:05, 11 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 16 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jason Hartmann, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Jason Hartmann was the only male non-Kenyan runner to finish in the top six in this year's Boston Marathon? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jason Hartmann. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 17:35, 16 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 17 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Civil War Unknowns Monument, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that over two thousand skulls, legs, ribs and other body parts of unidentified soldiers were sorted and interred in various compartments under the Civil War Unknowns Monument (pictured) in Arlington, Virginia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Civil War Unknowns Monument. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 09:03, 17 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 23 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article I'll Have Another, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that racehorse I'll Have Another (pictured) won the 2012 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes with a jockey who had no prior experience in either race? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/I'll Have Another. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 23 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 24 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Home Is the Sailor (Cheers), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Kirstie Alley made her debut as Rebecca Howe in the Cheers episode "Home Is the Sailor", replacing Shelley Long's Diane Chambers? If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:05, 24 May 2012 (UTC) [reply]

On 26 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kuriyama River, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Kuriyama (pictured) is the southernmost river in Japan with a salmon run? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kuriyama River. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 26 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

PFHLai: thanks tremendously for your DYK nomination. Huge apologies for not responding to your questions at the DYK discussion page--I didn't know a DYK discussion page like that existed. The feedback is really fascinating, and food for thought on current/future writing. Thanks again! Prburley (talk) 10:24, 26 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome, Prburley. Thank you for putting this in the encyclopedia. Please be encouraged to nominate your next wikiarticle for DYK. We could use more Japan-related entries there on MainPage. Happy editing. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 12:32, 26 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 27 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bruni (horse), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the racehorse Bruni won the 1975 British Classic St. Leger Stakes by ten lengths? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bruni (horse). If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Carabinieri (talk) 08:03, 27 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Absolutely brilliant work to get this on the main page. I sort of got fed up with the article after writing the basic version and hitting brick walls when I looked for sources. FroggerLaura is also fantastic. Tigerboy1966 12:53, 27 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

FroggerLaura filled in a lot of the missing refs. That's why I gave her the {DYKmake} credit for this article. Glad to see this horse on MainPage. Cheers! --PFHLai (talk) 15:53, 27 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

On 31 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Familial hyperestrogenism, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that males with the genetic disorder familial hyperestrogenism may become feminized and often seek to have their enlarged breasts surgically removed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Familial hyperestrogenism. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 08:04, 31 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

1400 DYKs? Seems like an appropriate time to do some archiving and start a new talkpage. Done. --PFHLai (talk) 09:22, 31 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]