Yes, that's what I was thinking. See if you think you can find enough for a x5 anyway. I think it would be worth doing a big region like that.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:31, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Any progress Nvv? Do you want to pick something easier instead?♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:10, 26 August 2015 (UTC)
@Victuallers: What do you reckon? It was requested in its own right at WP:Gibraltar. I'd say create an article and trim it to a paragraph in the main article with a main article| link.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:33, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
Fork away: They share the same entrance and ownership but I can see they are addressable under two diff titles Victuallers (talk) 09:01, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
yagna (pictured) to exterminate all snakes after his father Parikshit died of a snake bite? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sarpa Satra. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
For your excellent work and effort to help promote Varanasi to GA. A special achievement for you and testament to your skills as an editor. Such an important article too. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:33, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
It'll have to be watchlisted though by a few people to stop it being degraded by ips etc.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:12, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
@Dr. Blofeld: Thanks for barnstar. It has been very rewarding work. Shall I post for DYK now?--Nvvchar. 23:24, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
Yes, if you like!♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:34, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
@Dr. Blofeld: I have fixed bibliography in Religion in Varanasi and did minor editing. It can also be posted on DYK.--Nvvchar. 06:43, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
It should probably be expanded with the landmarks section too. Such an article is important enough to get to GA in its own right too. The problem is it might get too bloated.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:55, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
@Dr. Blofeld: I feel we should limit it to only the religious aspects as already covered and not add landmarks section which is already well covered in the Varanasi article.--Nvvchar. 07:48, 4 August 2015 (UTC)
The article Varanasi you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Varanasi for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. West Virginian (talk) 23:27, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
Abhinandanegaḷu/Vāḻttukkaḷ Nvvchar, I hereby award you The Good Article Barnstar in recognition of your tireless and masterful efforts to improve Varanasi to Good Article status! It was both a pleasure and a privilege working with you throughout this review process, and I look forward to working with you again in the near future! Thank you for your continued contributions to the Wikipedia community. -- West Virginian (talk) 23:35, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
On 7 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Open Hand Monument, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Open Hand Monument(pictured) designed by Le Corbusier symbolizes "the hand to give and the hand to take; peace and prosperity, and the unity of mankind"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Open Hand Monument. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
There isn't really an appropriate barnstar that I can find to thank you for all that you do--for staying calm in a firestorm, for maintaining peace and just getting the work done; for jumping in and fixing things, improving them and working tirelessly; for leading by example. Thank you for all the work on the Municipalities. When I am truly discouraged, I remind myself to come and look at your page, get some inspiration and go back to work. SusunW (talk) 21:54, 7 August 2015 (UTC)
Nvvchar, were you planning to return to this nomination soon? The QPQ you were waiting for has been submitted. Many thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 05:05, 8 August 2015 (UTC)
DYK nomination of Bugyals
Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it 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! ~ RobTalk
On 9 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Caves of Meghalaya, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the caves of Meghalaya, among the longest and deepest caves in India, are threatened by limestone mining? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Caves of Meghalaya. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
I assume a new Reviewer is required. If I could review it again, I would. Should somebody designate that a "new reviewer" is required -> or should I just go ahead and review the 14 articles and give a green tick as everything is perfect now and all the articles more than qualify.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 11:38, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
@Doug Coldwell: In my posting two days back I have already said it is "up for review". I think you should go ahead and review the article any way as you had done it earlier.--Nvvchar. 11:44, 10 August 2015 (UTC) = Done.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 11:57, 10 August 2015 (UTC) = and has now been promoted!--Doug Coldwell (talk) 11:59, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
QPQ
Hi Nvvchar. In reviewing one of your recent DYK nominations, I noticed your QPQ review of Jeff Seidel. Could you try to make sure that you at least briefly mention all points of the DYK criteria in each QPQ you do? In particular, this review did not address neutrality, verifiability beyond the hook itself, the QPQ, hook length or whether it was interesting. You may even be already checking these things without jotting them down, but it's extremely helpful to those who build preps when all criteria are briefly mentioned in the review. When they aren't mentioned, we have to double check the articles ourselves to ensure they meet the criteria missed. Just to be clear, I'm not declining this QPQ, just noting that it could be more complete. Thanks, and keep up the good work with content creation. Over 1000 DYK credits is insane! ~ RobTalk 11:51, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
@BU Rob13: Thanks. I have noted your points. Will mention them in my future reviews. I have been in DYK game since 1997. Also thanks for promoting the 14 articles DYK.--Nvvchar. 12:45, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
Not to make you feel old, but you may or may not have started with DYK before I started primary school. Thanks for the response! ~ RobTalk 12:48, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
1254 DYK user box
This user has written or expanded 1254{User DYK HoF articles featured in the Did You Know section on the Main Page. = could NOT fix, you probably know how -> since I don't think that is what you meant to do.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 12:03, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
ThankS. Corrected.--Nvvchar. 13:41, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
Giant
The Giant Wikipedian
Your great expansions of the 14 Yucatan articles was gigantic work. You stand as a Giant among us. Doug Coldwell (talk) 12:29, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
@Doug Coldwell:. Very touching compliments. I really appreciate it. Thank you very much. We have a pending a 16 article hook, which you pl consider reviewing. --Nvvchar. 12:49, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
16 articles
Looking under your pending DYKs, is there any of these you would like me look at for reviewing -> priority list?--Doug Coldwell (talk) 13:06, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
It looks like its done and promoted. If not, point out which I should review. If it is done, then which would you like reviewed next?--Doug Coldwell (talk) 14:13, 10 August 2015 (UTC) Now, I see it. I'll start the reviewing.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 14:15, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
You guys are both pretty darn amazing. I wish you a wonderful pleasant day. Am so happy to see the Yucatán articles move out of nomansland. SusunW (talk) 14:51, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
Did you want to go with 16 individual hooks? If so, can you make sure there is a reference for each. Let me know on this and when ready.--Doug Coldwell (talk) 15:14, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
Should I continue with the reviews of the other 15 -> or, did you want to have 16 individual hooks?--Doug Coldwell (talk) 17:30, 10 August 2015 (UTC)
@Doug Coldwell:Thanks for starting the review. We want a single hook for all the 16 articles and not split it please.--Nvvchar. 00:24, 11 August 2015 (UTC)
O.K. - I will continue after a night's sleep. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz--Doug Coldwell (talk) 00:27, 11 August 2015 (UTC)
@Doug Coldwell: I just got up in New Delhi.--Nvvchar. 00:29, 11 August 2015 (UTC)
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Good job both, can be nommed, about five people contributed I think!♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:54, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
@Rosiestep:@Dr. Blofeld: Suggest the following hook ... that George Livesey(pictured) was instrumental in introducing a plan for sharing the profits of his company with the employees?--Nvvchar. 10:14, 14 August 2015 (UTC)
I'd prefer the blue plaque describes him as "one of Southwark's greatest industrialists" it would need to be formally sourced though and the building stated that it appears on.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:21, 14 August 2015 (UTC)
@Rosiestep:@Dr. Blofeld: The alternative hook to be posted as suggested by Dr. B could be ... that a blue plaque dedicated to George Livesey(pictured) describes him as "one of Southwark's greatest industrialists? I have fixed a reference now.--Nvvchar. 07:08, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
I am traveling so if you are able to post the nom, I'd be appreciative. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:44, 16 August 2015 (UTC)
On 11 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Akshi Upanishad, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in the Akshi Upanishad, the Sun states that Brahmavidya, knowledge of the absolute, is difficult to learn but will result in self-realization once acquired? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Akshi Upanishad. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Can you address the issues that Belle has before I go any further. Thanks!--Doug Coldwell (talk) 05:03, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
@Rosiestep: Would you like to reply and suggest changes in the hook?--Nvvchar. 09:56, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
Char and @Dr. Blofeld: we have to fix the "significant flaws", i.e. if the citation says one thing and we wrote something contradictory. After an article is fixed, I recommend that we nominate it. If it means 16 separate noms, it means 16 separate noms. If you don't agree, please suggest an alt plan. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:10, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
@Rosiestep:@Dr. Blofeld: A single hook may not be feasible. The hooks suggunder review have some issues. So it is better we suggest new hooks for each of the 16 articles but some hooks may be similar to the ones partly reviewed.--Nvvchar. 04:32, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
@Rosiestep:@Dr. Blofeld: I have made changes in the text as per review except in a few articles mentioned below. I am suggesting the following hooks for each country. This could be recorded under the present review of each of the articles to maintain continuity. May also like to fix images in each hook.
Guinea
Made changes in the text as per comment. I suggest this Alt hook
...that mining in Guinea includes 94 percent of Africa's mining of bauxite and holds sixth position of its world reserves?
Lesotho
Instead of ... that diamond mining in Lesotho contributes virtually nothing to the country's economic growth? I suggest
... that the mining in Lesotho of diamonds has contributed to the economic growth of the country from zero percent to 4%?
Liberia
Instead of ... that although 155,000 carats of diamonds are officially mined in Liberia annually, far more are smuggled illegally? I suggest the following
...that although 155,000 carats of diamonds were officially mined in Liberia in 2001 but far more were smuggled to neighboring countries illegally?
Madagascar
Made changes in the text to “neglected” instead of “ignored”. New Hook suggestion is
...that in 2013, the Mining industry of Madagascar, a main source of foreign investment, was struggling due to "low metals prices and distrustful companies", attributed to a 2009 coup?
Malawi
... that the contribution of the
GDP
may double between 2013 and 2023?
There is no dispute on this hook.
Mali
Text modified in the article to include phosphates. The present hook should be changed to ALT1 ... that apart from gold and diamonds, the mining in Mali is also of rock salt, semi-precious stones and phosphates?
Morocco
This hook is fine. ...that the mining industry of Morocco includes more phosphate production than any country save for the United States and China?
This reference [1] confirms that mining contributed up to 35% of exports and 5% of GDP in 2011 as per reference. I have made the correction. 75% reserves is correct as per this reference.
Senegal
... that the much of the mining done in Senegal is illegal? This hook is wrong as the text states “Illegal mining is prevalent in the country.”
I suggest the following alternate hook ...that the Government Senegal has planned to attract foreign investors and use mining to facilitate national economic growth by some 7%?
South Sudan
This hook is Ok
... that a moratorium on licenses for mining in South Sudan was imposed in 2010?
Sudan
...that most gold mining in Sudan is done by artisanal miners?” can be modified as
...that gold mining in Sudan is also credited to a very large work force of artisanal miners?
Sentence in the text also needs to be changed suitably.
Swaziland
This hook ...that the mining industry of Swaziland includes what may be the world's oldest iron mine? may be changed to ... that fiscal contribution from
GDP
is 2% and also accounts for 2% of export earnings?
Tanzania
No change to this hook ...that airborne silica exposure in Tanzanian mines is more than three hundred times the limit set by NIOSH in the United States?
Tunisia
No change of this hook ... that only the government of Tunisia is allowed to own mines in that country?
Uganda
Instead of ... that in the 1990s, the mining industry of Uganda accounted for nearly half the country's revenue receipts? I propose this ALT1 hook ... that in the 1990s, the mining industry of Uganda revenues from mining increased by about 48%?
Please reply as you consider appropriate.--Nvvchar. 16:38, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
Thanks for doing the heavy lifting. I replied last night on the nom page. Let's see what the reviewers suggest as the next step. --Rosiestep (talk) 13:28, 14 August 2015 (UTC)
@Rosiestep: May like to post the above hooks now below each of the article.--Nvvchar. 03:53, 20 August 2015 (UTC)
@Rosiestep:@Dr. Blofeld: It appears that the revised hooks I posted yesterday has not ended the controversy. I don't think I wish to proceed further with this nomination. You may like to consider withdrawing it in protest as we (probably me) seem to be targeted.--Nvvchar. 01:33, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
Char, I support withdrawing. @Dr. Blofeld: feel like doing it? --Rosiestep (talk) 02:05, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
I see that at least some of the articles have appeared at DYK. This is good. Thanks, Char and @Dr. Blofeld: for whatever you did to make that happen. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:16, 24 August 2015 (UTC)
Comment: Hello Sir. Can you improve some of these articles? These are "list class" articles, and I have posted it on Tourism in India also on many tourism related pages to make this list more visible. Some of lists are not very well written, For example Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. I know you are very busy person but still I am just asking for your help, I'm planing to edit all India (South Asia) related tourism articles. I'm not asking you to help me right now, anytime when you will get time you can help to improve these articles, maybe after few months. I just wanted to let you know these articles. Thank you. --Human3015Send WikiLove 10:18, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
@Human3015: Please see the list of my 1254 DYK articles in my user page and add to the above list.--Nvvchar. 15:55, 12 August 2015 (UTC)
DYK for Garbha Upanishad
On 12 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Garbha Upanishad, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that according to the Garbha Upanishad, the human foetus has knowledge of its past lives? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Garbha Upanishad. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
On 12 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bhimtal Lake, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the "C" shaped Bhimtal Lake which is the largest in the Kumaon region was impounded by a masonry dam? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bhimtal Lake. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Sorry, Dr. B could not fins much to write an article for DYK.--Nvvchar. 07:14, 15 August 2015 (UTC)
Your
Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple
The article
talk
) 15:50, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
Moorish Baths, Gibraltar has been nominated for Did You Know
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) 21:31, 13 August 2015 (UTC)
DYK for Bugyals
On 14 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bugyals, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Meadows of the Bedni Bugyal in the Chamoli district have camps for pilgrims to visit the Rup Kund lake which is covered with snow for 10 months in a year? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bugyals. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
You and Rosiestep may wish to nom this for DYK. It was wrongly deleted a few months back and just had to repair the damage caused by arrogant oiks to the encyclopedia!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:23, 18 August 2015 (UTC)
Char: please nom if you wish. I am too tired. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:10, 19 August 2015 (UTC)
Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it 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! Daniel Case (talk
For your contributions to bring Ross Island Penal Colony to Good Article status. Thanks, and keep up the good work! — Calvin999 10:58, 21 August 2015 (UTC)
Articles you contributed to have been nominated for Did You Know
Hello, Nvvchar. The following articles that you've either created or significantly contributed to:
On 22 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George Livesey, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a blue plaque dedicated to George Livesey describes him as "one of Southwark's greatest industrialists"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Livesey. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Thanks for helping Victuallers (talk 23:05, 22 August 2015 (UTC)
DYK for Mining industry of Mali
On 23 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mining industry of Mali, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that apart from gold and diamonds, the mining in Mali also includes rock salt, semi-precious stones and phosphates? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mining industry of Mali. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
On 25 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mining industry of Liberia, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that although 155,000 carats of diamonds were officially mined in Liberia in 2001, far more were smuggled to neighboring countries illegally? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mining industry of Liberia. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Hi, do you want to expand any of these for DYK? Whatever ones you feel like, don't feel compelled to expand them all! I think Bostanli may be Izmir Archaeological Museum not sure.
Thanks Char, will copyedit that tomorrow. I'd forgotten you nominated Dwarka, Do you mind if I edit it?♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:07, 29 August 2015 (UTC)
@Dr. Blofeld: Yes, of course. A year back you had asked me to expand Dwarka after you had shifted a lot of stuff to the talk page from the earlier article. I have almost completed Konya Archaeological Museum, which you can edit tomorrow.--Nvvchar. 14:16, 29 August 2015 (UTC)
Done. --Rosiestep (talk) 05:35, 30 August 2015 (UTC)
Konya looks great, nice job! I've actually been to Alanya and have a vague feeling I've actually been to the Alanya museum!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:45, 30 August 2015 (UTC)
Alamgir Mosque, Varanasi, built in the 17th century over the ruins of a Hindu temple, has been described as "like a fist thrust in the face of Hinduism"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alamgir Mosque, Varanasi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
I am unable to find any other interesting hook. :( --Tito Dutta (talk) 09:34, 29 August 2015 (UTC)
@Titodutta: Some one has suggested a new hook. Let me wait. This Varanasi is now a DYK and GA. Do you think the number of hits ranked at 5034 makes it eligible for an award?--Nvvchar. 02:21, 30 August 2015 (UTC)
DYK for Minicoy Island Lighthouse
On 29 August 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Minicoy Island Lighthouse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Minicoy Island Lighthouse is the only lighthouse in India that has a postage stamp and a first day cover issued in its name? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
mining industry of Swaziland includes what may be the world's oldest iron mine? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mining industry of Swaziland. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
; see Talk:Varanasi for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. West Virginian (talk) 23:27, 3 August 2015 (UTC)
