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No, I got caught up in several things and have been ignoring the review. It has been nagging me and I intend to get through it in the next several days. I should be the one being trouted for dragging my feet. --Jeremy (blah blah • I did it!) 16:06, 14 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

As it turns out, I will be out of town from Sunday through Wednesday due to a death in the family. Feel free to do the review in my absence, and I will be sure to make the necessary fixes when I return. – VisionHolder « talk » 04:25, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I am sorry for your loss. --Jeremy (blah blah • I did it!) 08:01, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

My condolences! Ucucha 10:26, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, but no worries. My grandfather was in his 90's and had already lost his sight, much of his hearing, and his wife. He was ready, and I said my goodbyes to him years ago. – VisionHolder « talk » 14:24, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi,

I do not know things about Wiki and even this talk page but I'm gonna try...

I understand that you will be able to work in a couple of weeks, no problem, it will give me time to improve the french one. I don't know how to add images... I don't know a lot of things !

For translation in Malagasy... and maybe in German... I will try to find people able to do it.

If you need somebody to translate some of your incredible job (just saw it, like for the Cuisine of Madagascar), just ask me.

Regards,

Eric M. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Marojejy (talk • contribs) 17:58, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

It's good to hear from you. I will gladly help you learn how to use Wikipedia once I return home. I am excited to work with you. Please take some time to familiarize yourself with Wikipedia's five pillars, and please note the importance of citing sources. If you do not cite reliable sources, we will have problems. I have several good books to help us write about Marojejy National Park. Also, please visit the editing tutorial and don't be afraid to use a sandbox to practice. I look forward to working with you. Chaleureusement, – VisionHolder « talk » 18:12, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Also, Cuisine of Madagascar is not my article. Lemurbaby wrote it. Most of my articles are about lemurs, such as Lemur, Golden-crowned Sifaka, Ring-tailed Lemur, etc. – VisionHolder « talk » 18:14, 15 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

OK, perfect. I'm currently working on the french one and I'm trying to discuss with Fralambert who is doing very good job improving the page. I will wait you to be less busy to start the english page project. Best. Eric. M. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Marojejy (talk • contribs) 07:57, 17 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Could you have a look whether there is anything of interest on Monticolomys koopmani in The Natural History of Madagascar? It's the last potential source I haven't checked yet, though I expect it won't have much that is not already in the article. I just got back to America, so I could look at my copy of Mammals of Madagascar, which didn't have any new info, though it did show me that I had stupidly put the wrong set of measurements in the article! Ucucha 15:40, 16 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry for the delayed response. I just got back in town. Monticolomys koopmani in mentioned in the book. It's listed in 3 tables that appear to have either information not present in the current article or more specific data. There is also a couple large paragraphs of text that seem to further support the last half of the 2nd paragraph in your "Taxonomy" section. Do you have access to the book at your library, or do you need me to add the information? I could also type up the information and email you if you'd like. – VisionHolder « talk » 00:05, 20 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I'll actually be in Cambridge in a few days (sooner than I expected), so I can easily give the library a visit. Ucucha 00:54, 20 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 17 January 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Javan Slow Loris, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Javan Slow Loris (pictured) is threatened by the exotic pet trade and was included in the 2008–2010 list of "The World's 25 Most Endangered Primates"? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thank you for this contribution to our second decade of wikipedia Victuallers (talk) 06:02, 17 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Bengal Slow Loris here (and more funny-looking primates afterward). Sasata (talk) 19:43, 19 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the link! If you find more, just keep posting them here. I'm finally back in town, but not sure if I have the energy after all the travel to do much on Wiki tonight. I'll try to look at the slow loris articles soon. Before I left, I finished 2 sections of the Slow loris conservation article, so hopefully I can finish that this weekend. – VisionHolder « talk » 00:09, 20 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Like to move it?

I don't dance, but it's always fun to watch animated lemurs do it... even if it is a bit anthropomorphic. – VisionHolder « talk » 20:30, 20 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome back Alex, I finished the edits on the Rova of Antananarivo article. It's ready for you to have a look at it when you have the time. I hope you're doing all right. Thinking of you. -- Lemurbaby (talk) 04:46, 22 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The origins section on the Architecture of Madagascar article has now been written. Both of these are ready for your review now. As far as page numbers for the Cuisine of Madagascar article, I visited the university library on Wednesday but the book I need to get page numbers from was checked out, so that may be stalled for a few weeks. In the meantime, let me know if anything else in that article is jumping out at you as needing to be strengthened in the run-up to FA. -- Lemurbaby (talk) 18:19, 22 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Alex, checking in to see if there's anything else you want done to the Rova of Antananarivo and Architecture of Madagascar articles - otherwise they're probably ready for you to slap the GA on and be done with them. It looks like you have a lot on your plate so maybe it will help lower your stress to clear these two from your mind for now. -- Lemurbaby (talk) 18:11, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry. I thought you were watching the reviews. I made more comments for both reviews a few days ago and have been waiting to see you address them. Next time I'll put a note on your talk page. Both articles are nearly ready, in my opinion, but still have a few lingering issues. As long as nothing new is added and these issues are addressed, then I'll be ready to pass them. – VisionHolder « talk » 20:44, 25 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, I've plopped my expansion down, your turn to have a go. Needs quite a bit of work: a longer lead; better description–I could find very little that dealt with this species specifically, so you might want to add some general slow loris info to beef it up (or hopefully you have some sources I don't have); general copyediting/reorganizing. Let me know if I need to check my sources for mis-attributed statements :) Sasata (talk) 02:42, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Now that I'm partially caught up.... There is one ambiguous ref (#11 "Groves.") and there seems to be confusion over whether journal refs are being listed in the "Literature cited" subsection or in the regular refs. Which way were we going with this? Some, like "Nekaris 2010" have specific page refs and general refs, while others like "Wells 2004" just have general refs. If we're adding page numbers for all journal refs (like Ucucha usually does), then please add them. Otherwise I'll save the "Literature cited" for books and move the journal articles into "References" section. Also, I should note that {{Sfn}} works by listing the last names of the first 4 authors (unless you set "ref=" to something other than "harv"). It helps with things like multiple "Nekaris 2007" articles, but if you only use the first person's last name, the link won't work. I don't mind fixing them, as long as I know which ref you're referring to.  ;-)

Otherwise I'll work on expansion for as long as I can tonight. I've got a triple margarita sitting in front of me, so at some point I'll have to lay off the writing and work on more mind-numbing stuff. The article looks great, and I can't wait to get it going on GAN. Thanks! – VisionHolder « talk » 05:17, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I guess we should set a citation style for all of these articles so they can be all be consistent when the topic comes together. Doesn't really matter to me, I'm more or less comfortable with the {{Sfn}} system now, so you pick, and I'll follow it. I'll check the refs again before GA to clarify any ambiguity with multiple refs with the same author name, or adding page #'s if needed. That triple sounds good, I'm stuck in suburbia with a hot chocolate/ovaltine combo with marshmallows on top; can't take too many liberties unfortunately when the kids wake you up at 7 am! Sasata (talk) 05:37, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well, we've been inconsistent so far. Javan used Sfn on both books and journal articles, while Bengal only did it for books. It's more work doing it for both because you have to monitor the pages, but I have to admit that I tip my hat to Ucucha for his diligence for keeping track of page numbers on journal articles. However, complex book citations like those on Lemur make me cautious about trying to mix journal citations in with book citations. (I once suggested segregating "Literature cited" into "book" and "journal" subsections when I was developing the referencing system for Lemur, but I got very strong opposition to that idea. However, I'm wondering if the online environment will benefit from or necessitate new citation styles like what I suggested.) So I'll leave it up to you. Putting only books in "Literature cited" is less work, but makes it harder to find the specific quote. Putting both books and journals in the "Literature cited" takes more work in keeping track of page numbers and gets complicated if we start citing books filled with what are essential journal articles (like on Lemur). However, it's more helpful to the reader who checks our sources. I favor the latter... but only under the conditions that journals and books get subdivided in the "Literature cited" subsection.

As for the triple margarita, it may be nice to let go (especially after the really shitty year I've had), but having a family to grow old with with trump it any day, and especially when you can have the joy of seeing grandchildren someday. I doubt I'll ever have that. At least the responsibility of kids only lasts about 18 years. After that, you can drink all you want.  ;-) Best, – VisionHolder « talk » 06:10, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

What minimal information I've found has been added to the article, and I'm done fixing up the references. I have listed all books and journal articles in the "Literature cited", leaving only reports and web references under the general "References" section. I hope you're happy with it. We'll need to go back and find page numbers for the articles with more than a couple of pages if we take this route. I also had a problem with the Lydekker ref, because {{Sfn}} wouldn't work with "1893 [1892]". Otherwise, I'll now be going through the article to copyedit and expand the lead. If you have any questions or comments, just let me know. – VisionHolder « talk » 02:16, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Looks great—you and Ucucha really tore through that thing! I'll start working on another species in a couple of days... after I get my mind straight first by working on a mushroom article :) Sasata (talk) 02:30, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Take your time! The remaining species are going to be a lot harder because they've been recognized longer (as well as being represented in captivity), so keep that in mind. I also need to work on the conservation article. When you have time, though, we'll need the page numbers added for some of the sources. – VisionHolder « talk » 02:49, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Lead is done, and we now have a DYK nom with a hook that both Ucucha and I like. Since we've hit every available resource and all 3 of us have hammered this article to death, I'm going to nominate for GAN. Hopefully I'll get some pictures within the coming weeks from Nekaris or one of her grad students. There is one graphic we could probably use to illustration the habitat loss issue: File:Borneo deforestation map.jpg, however, I'm not sure if the licensing is good on it. The source can be found here and it looks fairly free, but the usage constraints may cause a problem. Someone else mind taking a look? My brain is fried by now. – VisionHolder « talk » 05:50, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Agree that would be a good image to use; I agree it's obvious they want us to use it, but it's not clear about the licensing. I'll run it past J Milburn, who's my go-to guy for image concerns. Sasata (talk) 06:29, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Asked. (p.s. Ucucha feel free to add your name to the GAN for the record.) Sasata (talk) 06:36, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, Ucucha, please add your time to the nom. I got tied up and Sasata beat me to adding you names, so since he's added his, I'll let you add yours. And thanks, Sasata, for taking that question to someone who would know best. – VisionHolder « talk » 06:48, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. This is a heads up that I nominated this article for a WP:DYK due to the expansion fivefold. Here is a link Template_talk:Did_you_know#Articles_created.2Fexpanded_on_January_22.--v/r - TP 02:48, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for saving me a step. I was just waiting to finish re-writing the lead before I did the nomination. Don't worry... it wasn't going to miss DYK.  ;-) – VisionHolder « talk » 02:56, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

My bad, sorry for jumping the gun then. I saw you guys starting to talk about working on another article and I've been trying to get my feet wet with DYK so I thought it was a perfect opportunity. It's a very interesting article, you guys did great work. What I found most interesting was that "Although considered a subspecies of the Sunda Slow Loris (N. coucang) until 2001, molecular analysis confirms it is a genetically distinct species." I think that would make a great DYK except it doesnt have a citation.--v/r - TP 03:08, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You're looking at the lead, which is a summary of the cited body (thus not requiring a citation). The lead is also being re-written (by me) as we speak. I'll have it done soon if the numerous distractions stop rolling in on Wiki and in my email. I don't mind you jumping the gun. It's good to see new editors taking initiative. We all have to learn our way around somehow. For me, I don't care that you nominated it, although for the future, keep in mind that some editors will mind. The only thing I would recommend is asking first. This article had 3 more days to be nominated before it's window closes, so in cases like this, you have plenty of time to ask first. – VisionHolder « talk » 03:13, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't even think about that, I'll keep in mind to ask the contributors before I nominate next time. I can certainly see why someone might mind and I feel stupid now for not thinking of it sooner. Now I'm a bit embarrassed. Well thank you for being considerate of my ignorance. Lesson learned. Anyway, I proposed a new hook although it isn't incredible either. It was just one of the cited sentences formatted for DYK.--v/r - TP 03:47, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Don't worry about it. I don't even want to share my mistakes. Worse yet, I still make them. As for the hook, it's not uncommon for DYK nominations to have 2 or 3 alternate hooks. I'm sure I'll come up with one of my own when I'm done with the lead. (You can always strike out a hook if you decide against it later.) May the best hook win! – VisionHolder « talk » 03:50, 24 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, I keep all changes on my watchlist instead of only the most recent ones-- I find it gives me a better perspective of where the action is at any given moment. I've not been watching my watchlist the past few days due to course load, but I'll certainly have a look since you've mentioned it. Bob the WikipediaN ^{(talk • contribs)} 15:06, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi,

I am a student at Simmons College and I am working on WikiProject United States Public Policy for a class. I am new to editing and if you would be available to me a mentor to me I would appreciate it. Looking forward to learning more about editing. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Michelle.K.Rico (talk • contribs) 21:23, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome to Wikipedia! I would be happy to be your mentor, Michelle! You may ask me questions at any time, and don't hesitate to ask for clarifications on anything I say. So how is the world of Wikipedia treating you so far? Is there anything you'd like help on? – VisionHolder « talk » 22:21, 26 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 27 January 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Hoollongapar Gibbon Sanctuary in Assam, India, is named after the only ape in India, the hoolock gibbon? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:02, 27 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I need a mentor for my course, and I noticed you have an interest in Env Law/Policy. Which is my focus in Western Carolina's MPA program. I'll probably be working on Nuclear policy this semester. Thanks, and look forward to possible working together!

Kay-z — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kayz911 (talk • contribs) 17:14, 27 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Kay-z, I'd be glad to be your mentor. I'll respond shortly on your talk page. – VisionHolder « talk » 17:59, 27 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Great thanks so much!

Sorry, I have been sick and our class last week was canceled due to weather, so I just read your message. I have a lot of background in Nuclear Policy, and I am also utilizing the help of a class mate that runs a neutral-supportive non-profit promoting nuclear awareness and education for children. We both agree that there is not 1 unifying page for the current nuclear policy in America (yes a lot of the information is already on Wiki, but it's all 5-6 different pages). We have already identified a key page that could be updated: Nuclear Power 2010 Program However, as you will see it is horribly lacking. I posted a offer in the discussion tab for me to revamp the article or to make my own page for current US nuclear policy (ie. 2005-current) and integrate that article into the new one (as well as others across Wiki) and keep it updated since most of the policy from the Energy and Policy Act of 2005 is occurring (in the form of Federal Loan Guarantees) was we speak for Utility companies.

What do you think of this page and my idea? Thanks, KayZ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Kayz911 (talk • contribs) 17:46, 3 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Again, I'll respond on your talk page since mine is getting a bit long. – VisionHolder « talk » 18:39, 3 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 28 January 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bornean Slow Loris, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that when first described in the 1890s, the Bornean Slow Loris was said to have the face of a bear, the hands of a monkey, and to move like a sloth? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thank you for your contribution to the wiki Victuallers (talk) 00:06, 28 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

that you can claim fair use on photographs on non-living people? (I saw your note on Ucucha's talk page) Check out the rationale I used at for File:Herman_phaff.jpg if you've never done fair use before. Nice work btw - hope you managed to get some sleep! SmartSE (talk) 13:39, 28 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

No, I did not know... that should earn you a DYK! :-) However, I'm still going to try for a Creative Commons license—I would like for his photo to be usable on the other Wiki projects, if possible. In the meantime, I'll make use of the fair use option (after I get home from work). – VisionHolder « talk » 14:48, 28 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Haha thanks. Good point about CC. Just so you know, FU images can't be used at DYK though, in case you were thinking of using it. SmartSE (talk) 16:53, 28 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Don't worry, I've already learned that one. In fact, that's another reason I have my fingers crossed for a quick reply to my photo requests. – VisionHolder « talk » 19:25, 28 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

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Delivered by EdwardsBot (talk) 00:35, 29 January 2011 (UTC) [reply]

You placed a top tag on the Gibson Guitar Corporation page. I don't believe the page suffers from half as many "multiple issues", but I know the external link in the serial number section is allowable per WP:External links.

I am happy to fix these multiple issues but believe they require further elucidation. Unless you write on the article's talk page I will remove the top tag after a while. Fleetham (talk) 17:36, 29 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I will reply in a few moments on the article's talk page. – VisionHolder « talk » 17:43, 29 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

		The Helping Hand Barnstar
		Thank you for showing me the ins and outs of bringing an article to GA and FA status, and helping me to become a better author and editor. Lemurbaby (talk) 18:10, 29 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I'm enjoying watching you develop as an editor. You're already very good and have a ton of potential on top of that! – VisionHolder « talk » 18:35, 29 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds good. I'll work on it when I get home. Sabine's Sunbird talk 18:50, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Cool! If you want to see what the photo options are, email me and I'll forward the photos on to you. Some are very similar, so I didn't want to ask for them all. If you want to take your picks of what's available, I'll forward your request along. – VisionHolder « talk » 18:55, 30 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I was surprised they closed this down - there's been plenty of activity on it over the past month. Ah well, once that book is returned at the library I'll finish the references and make whatever other minor tweaks we need to make, and it should be ready to resubmit again. -- Lemurbaby (talk) 19:06, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

FAC is a challenge in more ways than one. Your nomination was archived (or failed) because of a lack of reviews as well as updates. I still had a few outstanding requests/comments with no replies, and you had not posted an update about the page number concern, if I remember correctly. But most importantly, people weren't reviewing—a common problem on Wiki. FAC is increasingly become a tit-for-tat game due to a lack of reviewers. This isn't fair, of course, to the new nominators who aren't experienced enough to be doing reviews of their own. It also sucks for people like me who aren't that good at reviews and get sick of dealing with them because of the fights that usually break out on them. Wiki's always pushing for more new editors, but in truth, we need reviewers more. For now, I would suggest working on the the suggestions from the old FAC, and after the required two week wait, try re-nominating. It might even be worth mentioning at the top of your nomination that this is the first article you've tried to push through FAC, so you're not experienced enough yet to offer reviews of your own. Other than that, the best I can say is to keep trying, and be as prompt as possible about addressing the issues that people bring up. – VisionHolder « talk » 20:50, 31 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Nice job on that national park article. Can you improve some of the others? I did try to make you a relief map but I see you now have one! You and Lemur are doing much needed and great work for Madagascar on here. Its lovely to see people actually working on Malagasy topics let alone seeing good articles!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 01:21, 2 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I will definitely be writing more as I find time. Right now I'm trying to convert an important prototype template into a functional template [1], plus I have a some major collaboration going on involving slow loris articles. But don't worry—I plan to re-write all the lemur articles as well as the national park articles... and possibly more. – VisionHolder « talk » 01:32, 2 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'd say so. Bob the WikipediaN ^{(talk • contribs)} 16:10, 2 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry about the delay. I've left some more thoughts, but I have promoted it, as it is of GA quality. Well done! J Milburn (talk) 13:57, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I left my replies there. If you have further questions, comments, etc., I'm all ears. – VisionHolder « talk » 14:55, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Visionholder. Sorry to bother you, but I was just wondering if you had any other concerns about the Morgan dollar FAC? If you don't feel like looking it over, that's fine of course (I know these topics are very boring to a lot of people), but I wasn't sure if I addressed your concerns or not. My apologies if you were going to come back later, I don't want make you feel like I'm rushing you or anything!-RHM22 (talk) 18:37, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry... I've been very busy with multiple reviews, a collaboration, and multiple article re-writes. I will re-check things sometime today/tonight. – VisionHolder « talk » 18:46, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sure, it's no rush at all. I was just making sure that I wasn't being belligerant about the article before. Don't worry about it if you're too busy. By the way, do you like sloths as well as lemurs? I've also found sloths to be one of the most interesting animals.-RHM22 (talk) 18:49, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Belligerant?? You?? Lol! Hell, your review has renewed my interest in doing FAC reviews. Prior experiences have resulted in some nasty comments directed my way—hence my reluctance to do reviews. You have been very flexible, prompt, and friendly—a model for FAC nominators! You have no reason to apologize. As I said, I will gladly finish the review. I'm looking forward to posting my support.

To answer your other question, I have worked around sloths before. They are incredible animals. A happy middle-ground between the sloths and the lemurs are the sloth lemurs, a few of which I have written FAs about. (See Babakotia & Mesopropithecus.) I really wish I could have seen those. – VisionHolder « talk » 19:41, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I'm glad I wasn't too hardheaded then! I know what you mean about rude editors, though. Sometimes I'm amazed at the things that are said to people who are only trying to help. If they wouldn't say that to someone who was trying to help them them write a book or an article in real life, why would they say it here? I mean, I understand that they're proud of their work and don't want to change it because someone else doesn't like it, but most of the critiques I've read while looking at FACs are very accurate.

Those sloth lemurs are very interesting. Some of the extinct creatures are really incredible to imagine. One thing I would like to have seen is a giant ground sloth.-RHM22 (talk) 20:10, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Oh yes! I wish I could have seen Megatherium and its relatives. – VisionHolder « talk » 20:30, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the support on Morgan dollar! I really hope I didn't make you feel obligated or anything. By the way, didn't Thomas Jefferson discover or catalog one of the megatherium species?-RHM22 (talk) 21:05, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Found it: Megalonyx jeffersonii. Apparently Jefferson thought it was a lion!-RHM22 (talk) 22:04, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Simpson, 1945, p. 70: "The supposed genus "Megalonyx Jefferson, 1799," long sentimentally cherished by American palaeontologists, is non-existent. Jefferson definitely did not establish such a genus in zoological nomenclature, but it can be ascribed to Harlan." Ucucha 23:04, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I don't have your sources, Ucucha. Is the species and genus articles improperly named and in need of merging? I've been been fixing vandalism on a very slow Wiki connection, so I can't look at much right now. – VisionHolder « talk » 23:21, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

The only error seemed to be that Megalonyx incorrectly gives Jefferson as the authority for the genus. While Jefferson used the name "Megalonyx", he did not use formal binomial nomenclature and his name is unavailable. Ucucha 23:32, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

To be clear, I corrected this, and don't see any more changes that are necessary. Ucucha 23:33, 4 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

On 5 February 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article William Charles Osman Hill, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the foremost authority on primate anatomy during the 20th century, William Charles Osman Hill, enjoyed drugstore ice cream and gardening with his wife, Yvonne? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 06:02, 5 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Adam,

I am part of this class. One of our class assignments is to write an article for wikipedia on some environmental economic topic. I am in a group with two others with the topic "Federal and State Environmental Relations." You can read a bit about me on my user page.

As a preparatory assignment, we've been asked to choose a mentor. Given your interest in law and policy, I thought I'd ask you to mentor me. I've been using mediawiki for years, so I'm fairly comfortable with technical questions, but I don't know much about idiosyncratic wikipedia syntax or policies, so if I have questions, it will likely be in that area.

Thanks!

Sean.giambattista (talk) 01:49, 6 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Adam, I would be happy to mentor you. I will gladly help you navigate the syntax and policies any time you need it. Do you have any questions at the moment? If not, don't hesitate to ask when you do. If you class requires nominating your work for DYK ("Did you know?") or GA (Good article), be sure to talk to me before getting started. – VisionHolder « talk » 02:03, 6 February 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for being willing to help me navigate the syntax and policies. I do not have any questions at the moment, but I will be sure to ask you when I have a question to which I cannot find a satisfactory answer. I do not believe my class requires the article to be nominated for GA. The class One of the requirements does seem to be nominating the article for DYK by March 31, so I've been reading the W:DYK rules and the Additional DYK Rules. If you have any other advice, I'd be pleased to hear it.

Sean.giambattista (talk) 02:19, 6 February 2011 (UTC). Also, my name is Sean, I thought you were Adam. Thanks again![reply]