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Topic idea

North Carolina official biological specimens Cheers! Wassupwestcoast (talk) 02:44, 2 September 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Topic Ideas?

Is there anything you were interested in for our topic? We have to have something by 9/11, which is Friday.

–Vance Miller 17:31, 6 September 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vancemiller (talk • contribs)

Selecting refrences

The reference that you selected does not have an author. This website does list online books that you could go to to find the same information though.

Use those books for references instead of this site.

"Causes Some causes of hypertrichosis include: thyroid disorders, skin inflammation, medications, genetic disorders, and chemical imbalanceshttp://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/h/hypertrichosis/causes.htm " —Preceding unsigned comment added by Vancemiller (talk • contribs) 23:18, 1 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hypertrichosis Sandbox

Types

Causes

Vancemiller (talk) 00:24, 14 October 2009 (UTC)[reply]

December 2009

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Article/Sandbox

It's hard to know what belongs in the real article and what belongs in the sandbox, if you have some useful information just go ahead and put it in the article. Put stuff you aren't entirely sure about on the sandbox so we can talk about it. I've copied over most of what you have done so far. We need to find a real source to finish this article...... Maybe DocJames will help. –Vancemiller (talk) 01:52, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Unit conversion

Hey Tim, you may have the answer to your question already, but just to make sure, here you go:

"typically reach 14 to 20 centimetres (5.5 to 7.9 in) in length"
"typically reach 14 to 20 centimeters (5.5 to 7.9 in) in length"

Hope this helps, good luck!--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 22:23, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks a lot! I did not know how to find this out, and this was one of the things addressed on the GA review.--TimHAllstr (talk) 22:26, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You're welcome.--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 22:49, 18 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Congratulations

		The Original Barnstar
		Tim - thanks for stepping up and showing them how it's done! You've cleared the way of all excuses!--JimmyButler (talk) 18:55, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about another

		The Editor's Barnstar
		For your excellent collaboration on another GA article for the good guys, congratulations!--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 19:27, 24 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

...and another

I thought you might want this... Vancemiller (talk · contribs · count · email) 21:03, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This user survived AP Biology 2009.

More like "thrived in!"--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 23:00, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Help

Hey Tim, you may want to spend more time with the Ernst and Lovich google book. I used it for the bog and wood turtles and it was very, very helpful. It should have more that you could include that would alleviate some of the concerns regarding a "global perspective." Let me know if you need any help. I'm rooting for you.--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 20:14, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I definitely appreciate the advice and the support. I went to the library today so I could arrange for an inter-library exchange on the 300+ page book about loggerhead sea turtles. I think that will clear up any missing spots in info as well.--TimHAllstr (talk) 22:17, 25 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Just as well. Keep on trucking.--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 00:07, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah thanks. The only problem I see with further referencing of the Turtles of the US and Canada book is in the title. They say that it is already very US-centric. They even go as far to question the validity of certain pieces of information because it is exclusively from a US source.--TimHAllstr (talk) 00:17, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think the Ernst and Lovich book will be the best for this since it's Turtles of the United States and Canada. Do they have another book that is more worldwide? Vancemiller (talk · contribs · count · email) 00:49, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's still a great reference though, and I think we should go through the article with it and recite some things/elaborate... Vancemiller (talk · contribs · count · email) 00:52, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I would still do that. The loggerhead is a turtle of the U.S. and Canada, but I'm sure the book mentions things about it that pertain to different countries.--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 02:38, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Red Fox

"In the United States, raccoons (Procyon lotor) are loggerheads' primary predator, while in Australia European red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are a common nest invader. South African side-striped j..." etc. Is that bit about Australia missing a word? The Red Fox is not called the European red fox. So perhaps it means Austalia and Europe? Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 03:47, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The book states that in Australia European red foxes are a common nest invader. It then states that "Australia's exotic red foxes are responsible for devastating loggerhead populations on the western mainland. This seems strange to me.--TimHAllstr (talk) 03:55, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The only thing that seems odd to me is the use of the word European. Take that out and it's fine. I guess that because the Red Fox was introduced to Australia from Europe that it is known as the European red fox in Australia. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 04:16, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I believe you are right since it refers to it as exotic in Australia.--TimHAllstr (talk) 04:18, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed--TimHAllstr (talk) 04:20, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Doesn't it just need a comma? Like this: "while in Australia, European red foxes [...] are a common nest invader."--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 14:42, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Go to BED!!!!!

Obsession - no worries - it will get there!?--JimmyButler (talk) 04:26, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lol thank you for your concern Mr. Butler. Goodnight.--TimHAllstr (talk) 04:31, 26 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suggestions received

It's not a tool bar as such, but some tools. Most of which are covered in some way by the article already. There are no DABs in the article for example, so the dabs checking is redundant. One thing that does occur is that the prose could be improved. You could ask User:Malleus Fatuorum he worked wonders on the Bog turtle or ask copyeditors at Guild of copy editors. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 00:20, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you.--TimHAllstr (talk) 00:33, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

URL

Is this URL http://www.coastal.edu/cmws/projects/turtles/anatomy.html viewable to you? If not it maybe dead and can't be used as a source in the article. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 00:42, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

So now it's removed you have a sentence as yet unreferenced. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 01:08, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes I know, I am currently working on getting a reference for the information. Thank you.--TimHAllstr (talk) 01:09, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed--TimHAllstr (talk) 01:14, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'll leave you to work on this today, sorry for any edit conflicts. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 01:55, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

http://www.springerlink.com/content/l641g4k4870q234v/ Looks like this is a subscription site and blocking the archive. Is the information cited on the page on in the pdf from that page? Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 02:19, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Information was gathered from the abstract on the page.--TimHAllstr (talk) 02:21, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Have removed the web archive for that reference as it doesn't seem to work. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 02:23, 27 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Spotila book information

~~This is from the FAR page:~~

"Two subspecies are recognized: C. caretta gigas in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, and C. caretta caretta in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.[5]"--I'd be interested to see what else the source says about this. What are the differences, do they account for the large range in size and weight, why were two subspecies recognized?
~~I think it's information from the Spotila book, so if you get a chance could you look at this? Vancemiller (talk · contribs · count · email) 16:27, 31 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]~~

~~Also, on page 166, see if it has how many nests are in western Australia. SunCreator added a ^[why?] tag to that fact.~~ Vancemiller (talk · contribs · count · email) 21:09, 31 May 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed

WE GOT FA!

Just thought you ought to know... Vancemiller (talk · contribs · count · email) 20:31, 4 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Two for the good guys!!!--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 20:32, 4 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent news! Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 01:54, 5 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Loggerhead sea turtle

		The Content Creativity Barnstar
		For all that content you contributed to the loggerhead sea turtle. There wouldn't be much of an article without you. Vancemiller (talk · contribs · count · email) 01:15, 5 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

		The Editor's Barnstar
		The Editor's Barnstar for your excellent effort on helping Loggerhead sea turtle make FA. Regards, SunCreator ^(talk) 01:52, 5 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

	The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar
	I hereby award you, TimHAllstr, The Working Wikipedian's Barnstar because of all the content you added and copyediting you did on the loggerhead sea turtle...Great work, congratulations! NYMFan69-86 (talk) 15:13, 5 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

GA/FA article

Thanks I have had that list of GA articles for about 10 days, so it's possible that something will get promoted in that time--sure enough, it was promoted eight days ago. :-/ I'm glad you alerted me. Thanks. —Justin (koavf)❤T☮C☺M☯ 06:30, 12 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Saw the message, figured I would pass this along to you.--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 15:58, 16 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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Next year's group

Hey Tim, ready for next year's AP crew?--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 01:00, 24 August 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Haha absolutely. Though it will be tough to keep up with 4 of my own AP classes going on, I will keep them on the right track. I know how good it feels to get help from other people. —Preceding unsigned comment added by TimHAllstr (talk • contribs) 14:20, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Four AP classes!? You must be a mess, I mean, you don't even remember how to sign your comments on wiki!--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 16:34, 12 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Haha yes I guess I'm getting a little bit bogged down, but I still want to use Wikipedia as potential leverage for college. Speaking of which, how's college going for you?--TimHAllstr (talk) 23:24, 12 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I certainly encourage you to put the work you did here on your resume. College is great, thanks for asking. You'll love it once you get their.--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 03:40, 13 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maned Sloth

So, the Maned sloth huh? Interesting...NYMFan69-86 (talk) 20:06, 17 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes...more Loggerhead stuff

Please see talk page.--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 01:54, 6 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Still fighting the good fight

Me and the professor started a merge discussion here, care to join?--NYMFan69-86 (talk) 16:04, 8 October 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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The loggerhead sea turtle is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. An adult weighs around 135 kilograms (298 lb), with the largest specimens weighing in at more than 454 kilograms (1,001 lb). The skin ranges from yellow to brown in color, and the shell is typically reddish-brown. Found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans as well as the Mediterranean Sea, the loggerhead sea turtle spends most of its life in saltwater and estuarine habitats, with females briefly coming ashore to lay eggs. The loggerhead sea turtle has a low reproductive rate and a lifespan of 47–67 years. Omnivorous, the species feeds mainly on bottom dwelling invertebrates. Its large and powerful jaws serve as an effective tool in dismantling its prey. Loggerheads are considered an endangered species and are protected by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Turtle excluder devices (TEDs) have been implemented in efforts to reduce mortality by providing the turtle an escape route. Loss of suitable nesting beaches and the introduction of exotic predators has also taken a toll on loggerhead populations. Efforts to restore their numbers will require international cooperation since the turtles roam vast areas of ocean and critical nesting beaches are scattered among several countries. (more...)

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Sure thing Dr. Blofeld! Thanks for taking notice. 15:17, 8 April 2014 (UTC)

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