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Tina Fey image

Yes, it's been awhile, I wanted to congratulate you on the Brad Pitt article, those were quite the extensive nominations to get it passed! For the image, if you know that's her husband (you have other images you can point to), then there's no reason not to make an attempt to secure a free license for it. Although it's not the best angle, it's definitely better than nothing. However, Fey doesn't look too flattering in that image compared to some of other images in the set. I would instead focus on getting another image of just Fey and keep an eye out for a better image of the pair. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 00:46, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm kind of impartial to which angle they look at, although it did seem that the majority of images were facing to the left. Of course, after uploading hundreds of images, the celebrities starting looking all kind of directions including facing the camera (for example, I just revised my image permission page and you can see a brief view of the many different angles). I'm looking forward to Date Night and hope that we find some premiere images of the two actors (I've only been able to upload some subpar images of Carell so far, although it's good to see that somebody got a better one of him). --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 01:28, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, it'd be great if I was the one that actually took those pictures. Fortunately many people like Misplaced Pages enough to release them. I asked that author earlier this week for permission of her Christoph Waltz image, and she allowed us to use it. Hopefully she's willing to allow the use of the Fey image as well. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 01:52, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Misplaced Pages will take what it can get, but fortunately we are getting better images. When I first started asking for images, they were mostly blurry, candid, and taken with fans which required irregular cropping. Fortunately, as I got more and more permissions, better images came along, and now that people get to see the quality images that other authors are using, they're more receptive to contributing. Unfortunately, this took years to accomplish... I'll keep an eye out for Tina Fey images as well. I've never noticed that scar below her lip before, but it's quite prominent in the images you linked to. I'll have to look for it during 30 Rock tonight. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 01:36, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

I can't wait for the Damon cameo, although I'm not that big a fan of the show (say compared to The Office or Community in NBC's lineup). I thought that was interesting that she has a scar like that, since I have a similar one on my cheek (a rooster at three years old, still shows up almost twenty years later). I hope the author lets you use the image. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 03:49, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

That's the great thing about the NBC comedy shows, at least one of them has to appeal to somebody. Unfortunately there's been reruns last week and this week, so that's a bummer. The rooster scratch happened while visiting my grandfather's farm, fortunately I was so young that I don't have recurring nightmares. It does make for funny stories when people ask where it came from ("Oh this? Yeah, got it in the Great War/saving a bus full of kids/falling down stairs"). I just got permission for two images (Ken Jeong and Andy Samberg), but have to finalize details first. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 06:00, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

I saw the film tonight, and although it had some good moments, I probably would have enjoyed watching some more episodes of The Office and 30 Rock instead. I do hope that they work together again, but hopefully with a better script. You got to get that Fey image up, there's going to be a spike in page views this weekend. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 05:51, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

There were definitely some funny moments, especially with Carell's under-the-breath comments and faces, but I guess I just expected more with two such talented actors. It was definitely better than his Evan Almighty though. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 23:32, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

I got permission for an image with her and her husband, just waiting for the author to change the license. Hopefully I can add it to the article by this weekend. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 05:44, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

It looks like OTRS recently changed their approval process, and instead of accepting current approvals that I had pending, they instead want all of the authors to switch over the licenses themselves. This can be a hassle for some authors as I sometimes get permission for multiple images. I don't know why we would make it more complicated for the authors when we are fortunate enough that they are already allowing permission. I have to now contact a few editors and hope that they switch it over (and hopefully no images get deleted in the process). I'm glad that we got that Tina Fey image, I think it's a better pose then the one you had a week ago. Thank goodness for premieres! --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 01:02, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

Yep, it looks like you now must try and top my image of Fey and Richard, good luck! Because of its quality, I was doubtful the author would say yes, but he was actually very happy to be asked. I have maybe six or seven images that I have to get fixed, while also changing my process for requesting images. I'll probably cut back for a while until all of these are resolved (I've already got a list of at least 20 potential candidates for various images). Best wishes on Fey's page, it would be great to see that featured. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 01:43, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

I figured you were already looking for one of her by herself, so I would try and get the one of the couple. That will hopefully be helpful for supporting the personal life section for a while. There are so many great actor/actresses out there, and it would be great to one day see many more of them featured. I commend you for helping them reach that level, getting them up to GA (and maintaining them) is enough effort for me. As always, if you want me to keep an eye out for an image of a particular person let me know. --Happy editing! Nehrams2020 (talk • contrib) 02:33, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

Can I ask a favour?

Hey! I'm in the middle of a GA review and I could use a little help. The article failed its last GAN and it came to my attention at WT:GAN when the new reviewer disappeared so I took it over and now I find myself disagreeing with the article's primary contributor. Not wishing to prejudice you, but I'm inclined to fail it on 3a (addresses the main aspects) due to the lack of any information on their personal lives (ie other than their careers) but I'd really appreciate your input before I make up my mind. Cheers, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 15:37, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Oh dear! If anyone asks, I didn't forget, I meant to do that! It's Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo and the review's at Talk:Napoleon and Tabitha D'umo/GA2! Cheers, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 17:46, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

I'll make a note on GAN. All I really need is to know if I'm being too strict or if that really should be in there for the article to make GA. Thanks, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:29, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Thanks for that. I hadn't got into the nitty gritty yet because that's fairly easy to fix, but I appreciate you raising it. I'll see what comes of it but with 400-odd GANs waiting and the backlog elimination drive starting on the 1st, I'm not inclined to leave it on hold indefinitely. The editor has only made 3 edits to the article since I took over and only one was attempting to address the review but we'll see! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 19:58, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

I changed my mind. I had a look at the previous review and saw it was basically the same thing- various concerns, including comprehensiveness and little to no effort to address them followed by a knee-jerk renomination. I've failed it. That's the first GAN I've ever failed (1 in 30, not too bad really!) but I don't think any improvement would come from leaving it for longer and I'd rather focus my attention on one of the other GANs I have open. For example, I've got a relatively new nominator at Talk:Avril Lavigne/GA1 with probably more work ahead of him to bring the article up to GA, but I can see he's actually addressing my concerns so I suppose I have more patience. Thanks for your help! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 20:41, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Cheers. I have a tendency to pick up GANs that are going to be high-maintenance (it started by accident, but now I quite like it!) so I guess it was going to happen sooner or later. I know the previous reviewer and he raised some very valid concerns, almost none of which were addressed. As of now, there are 396 GANs waiting for a review and I think my time would be better spent there. It's a shame really, since I don't think it's that far off- I've reviewed much worse articles that have made it- but it's up to the nominator. Btw, if you have time, would you mind reviewing Lindsay Lohan for me? You shouldn't feel obliged to, but I'd like to spend pretty much all of April on the backlog drive (not just for that 40 review medal!) and she'd be one less thing to worry about. thanks again for your help on "Nappytabs" (btw, is it me or is that a really weird name?) it's appreciated! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:06, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm glad it's not just me! It has a totally different meaning this side of the Atlantic so I thought it was a joke when I first read it! I don't mind waiting. It's getting late anyway (at least that's my excuse!). Btw, I promise I do work on articles that aren't about pretty actresses (sometimes!), contrary to what you might have seen! Well, as we're told "the real winner here is Misplaced Pages" (and as my flatmate told me "you can't buy bread with barnstars"!) but it would be great to get that bloody backlog down. Hmm, French footabller (sorry, "soccer" player! :P) and Canadian hockey player. Interesting combination! Saying that, I've got Avril and BBC News on atm and, having just seen there's a goat waiting for a review, I'm going to have to do that so I can list on GA on April fool's! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:47, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 March newsletter

We're half way through round two, and everything is running smoothly. Hunter Kahn (submissions) leads overall with 650 points this round, and heads pool B. TonyTheTiger (submissions) currently leads pool C, dubbed the "Group of Death", which has a only a single contestant yet to score this round (the fewest of any group), as well five contestants over 100 points (the most). With a month still to go, as well as 16 wildcard places, everything is still to play for. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at Misplaced Pages:WikiCup/Reviews, and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the WikiCup talk page.

Although unrelated to the WikiCup, April sees a Good Article Nominations backlog elimination drive, formulated as a friendly competition with small awards, as the Cup is. Several WikiCup contestants and judges have already signed up, but regular reviewers and those who hope to do more reviewing are more than welcome to join at the drive page. If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Misplaced Pages:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn, Fox, iMatthew and The ed17 Delivered by JCbot (talk) 22:23, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

GA review of Nick Mitchell

Hi there, I'm just dropping a note that I've stated the GA review for Nick Mitchell. You can see the review here. I'll finish the review tomorrow, after which I'll put it on hold for you to remedy what needs remedy-ing. Mm40 (talk) 03:35, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

The review is finished, so I'm putting the article on hold for you to address the issues I've brought up. Cheers, Mm40 (talk) 13:35, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

I've replied, so a revisit would be appreciated. Mm40 (talk) 23:22, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

30 Rock work

Any chance of anymore production info on The Natural Order? I'd love to GA nom it during the sweeps month to give us both a decent chance at a quick review! Staxringold _talk 14:44, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• I'll do the plot for Christmas Special this afternoon! Sorry I haven't been much of a help here, you're blowing through the season nice and fast! Staxringold _talk 16:57, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

• I'm cool with it, at least I'll get WikiCup credit for 30 Rock (season 3), The Natural Order (if it gets done, eventually), and now Christmas Special. :) Staxringold _talk 17:15, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

• Agreed on Natural Order reception, though I don't see how a fan blog with some promo shots of Buscemi in the episode helps the production section. Staxringold _talk 17:28, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

Hawke

Hi Blue. Congrats on the Pitt FA bid. I can't believe you get it passed. The scrutiny for such a huge star must be, well, huge, :p

I just found out Hawke is a co-founder and sponsor of the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award. I want to add this to Hawke's personal life, but I'm not sure which ref to use. I found three sources so far. official site, Salon.com and Vanity Fair.

Also, I added a supporting source to confirm that "his wife is his kids' former nanny", since the current source only said "Ryan... reportedly worked as a nanny for his two children". I remember Hawke confirmed it in a Guardian interview cited in the article, so I added it as a supporting source. Cheers. --Artoasis (talk) 12:33, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

Gangrel

I'm working on the article now. Since you work on bios more than I do. Do you think you could take care of the In Wrestling section for me? I'm just totally blank on how to source that sucker. If I do it, there will only be about 3 moves. Here is the link if you want too: Gangrel.--WillC 02:48, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Thanks, the article should be ready for GAN here in a few days. Then we'll lack E&C, and maybe The Brood.--WillC 03:42, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

Well good. How have you been?--WillC 03:42, 8 April 2010 (UTC)

School, I'm writing a novel, working on a few articles here and there so I can advance in the WikiCup, trying to find a job, hanging out with my girlfriend, and trying to find enough time in the day to do all this.--WillC 02:28, 9 April 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, getting older sucks. So much stress and gaining problems. Too complicated to say. Mainly it is taking The Joker, Law Abiding Citizen, Charles Manson's mind, and the Anti-Christ, and throwing it all in a bowl and sturing. I came up with it about a year ago while talking to Bulletproof on MSN one night. It is called Anarchy and will be about the end of the world. I got a few articles that should get me some points in the cup. I don't really care if I continue or get eliminated. I got too much stuff to do. Yeah, she has some great eyes. I think she is all around gorgeous and sexy. Yeah, I am William Mark-Howard Chaudoin. Beautiful aren't I haha--WillC 04:00, 10 April 2010 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Generalissimo (30 Rock)

The article Generalissimo (30 Rock) you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needed to be addressed. If these are fixed within seven days, the article will pass, otherwise it will fail. See Talk:Generalissimo (30 Rock) for things which need to be addressed. María (habla conmigo) 14:32, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Secret Santa (30 Rock)

Hi, I've reviewed the article for you. It's only my third GA review and you've made it nice and easy for me. :) - JuneGloom07 Talk? 14:41, 7 April 2010 (UTC)

WikiProject Professional wrestling newsletter

The WikiProject Professional wrestling Newsletter

The WikiProject Professional wrestling Newsletter Issue LXVI - April 11, 2010 Issue LXV | Issue LXVII Project in Review As of March 2010: Professional wrestling articles by quality and importance Quality Importance Top High Mid Low NA ??? Total FA 2 3 7 12 FL 1 26 44 71 GA 10 109 218 1 338 B 11 40 147 360 4 562 C 9 53 310 1,848 46 2,266 Start 2 46 332 5,284 135 5,799 Stub 2 302 1 29 334 List 2 67 1,213 40 1,322 Category 2,340 2,340 Disambig 25 25 File 1,683 1,683 Redirect 1 11 113 671 796 Template 960 960 NA 117 117 Other 7 7 Draft 6 6 Assessed 22 155 1,007 9,389 5,810 255 16,638 Unassessed 2 3 5 Total 22 155 1,007 9,391 5,810 258 16,643 WikiWork factors (?) ω = 42,425 Ω = 4.56 Changes to Featured and Good Content Promoted Featured articles: None Promoted Featured lists: None Promoted Featured topics: None Reassessed Featured content: None Promoted Good articles: Debra Marshall (review page) Nick Mitchell (review page) Promoted Good topics: None Reassessed Good content: None Other Project News —Articles FIP World Heavyweight Championship (review page) and IWGP Junior Heavyweight Championship (review page) are current Featured list candidates. NWA World Middleweight Championship (review page) was not promoted to Featured list status. Michael Brendli and ROH World Television Championship (review page) are current Good article nominees. Deletion discussions: Articles for deletion: Current: Brimstone (wrestler) (2nd nomination) and Derek Allen. Deleted: Mike Senica and WrestleMania XXVIII. Requested moves Current: Several requested moves are being discussed at WP:TW#Proposed moves and WP:TW#More proposed moves. Moved: Chris Mordetzky to Chris Masters, Terry Gerin to Rhino (wrestler), Jason Reso to Christian (wrestler), Oleg Prudius to Vladimir Kozlov, Adam Copeland to Edge (wrestler), Sheamus O'Shaunessy to Sheamus, Angel Williams to Angelina Love, Leonardo Carrera to Damián 666, Erick Casas to Heavy Metal (wrestler), Jake Hager to Jack Swagger, Rafael García to Super Caló, and José Luis Jair Soria to Shocker (wrestler). —Project As part of the project's New Year's Resolutions, there is an ongoing effort to decrease the number of stubs to 5%. As of April 11, we are at 7.62%, with 363 articles currently in Category:Stub-Class Professional wrestling articles. It still would be greatly appreciated if members would expand, source and improve stub articles, and a list of well-known wrestlers and tag teams that should be fairly easy to improve is included on the stub article subpage. Based on the members list, there are currently 243 members participating in WikiProject Professional wrestling. Events Calendar This section is intended to warn users about potential targets of vandalism and speculation: professional wrestling events from major promotions for the month of April. 18 - Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) presents Lockdown 25 - World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) presents Extreme Rules Recent Professional Wrestling News At WrestleMania XXVI: John Cena won the WWE Championship by defeating Batista. Jack Swagger won the Money in the Bank ladder match. The Undertaker defeated Shawn Michaels in a "Streak vs. Career" match, forcing Michaels to retire. On March 29: It was reported that Consequences Creed and the Nasty Boys (Brian Knobbs and Jerry Sags) had been released from their TNA contracts. Brooke Adams made her TNA debut on Impact! as Eric Bischoff's assistant, Ms. Tessmacher. Jack Swagger cashed in his Money in the Bank contract at the SmackDown taping on March 30 and defeated Chris Jericho to win the World Heavyweight Championship for the first time. The match aired on the April 2 episode of SmackDown. Christopher Daniels was released from his TNA contract on March 31. Chris Kanyon died on April 2 at the age of 40 due to a drug overdose in an apparent suicide. On April 3: Lance Cade was released from his WWE contract. At ROH's The Big Bang! pay-per-view: Christopher Daniels made his return to Ring of Honor (ROH). The Kings of Wrestling (Chris Hero and Claudio Castagnoli) defeated the Briscoe Brothers (Mark and Jay) to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship for the second time. On April 5 on Impact!, Angelina Love won the TNA Women's Knockout Championship by defeating Tara, Velvet Sky, and Daffney, and opening the correct lockbox with the key she won as a result. Editing Tips This section is devoted to helping project members become familiar with the Manual of Style and general editing tips. Please remember that fair use images and media can be only be used if no free equivalent is available or could be created. Fair use images uploaded when a free equivalent exists will be deleted. If you come across an article that fails notability requirements, you can tag it for speedy deletion if the criteria apply, propose it for deletion, or nominate it at WP:AFD. Trivia sections are discouraged in[REDACTED] articles. Information from such sections, if notable, should be merged into the main body of the article. The lead section of an article should introduce the subject and summarize the entire article. The Biographies of living persons policy should be strictly adhered to when adding to information to biography articles. Only add controversial, possibly contentious or libellous information if it comes from a reliable source and is verifiable. Make sure that all information contained in biographies of living persons is written neutrally, from a non-point of view perspective. 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Hickenbottom?!?!

So why exactly should Shawn Michaels' page use "Hickenbottom" 50 times when no one knows him by his real name? Is this some stupid Misplaced Pages standard or just your own terrible opinion?

Larry King (30 Rock)

Hi, I am satisfied with Larry King (30 Rock) if you are. Xtzou (Talk) 19:39, 13 April 2010 (UTC)

Happy birthday!

Just a happy Birthday message to you, ThinkBlue, from the Misplaced Pages Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

...and it's in blue too! ;) œ 04:29, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Yay, happy birthday! :) Theleftorium 18:13, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

April 20. ;) Theleftorium 19:05, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

The Funcooker

The Funcooker is reviewed, just some small prose issues and a screenshot question. Staxringold _talk 16:55, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

Brad Pitt article

I know I'm late, but congratulations on getting the Brad Pitt article to featured article status. Flyer22 (talk) 18:23, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

I'm even later, but I would also like to congratulate you. I remember commenting on it some time ago when it was nominated and didn't make it, and I'm glad it was successful this time. Rossrs (talk) 14:26, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

I would have commented, but I didn't notice the recent nomination. Rossrs (talk) 20:28, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

Talk:Winter Madness/GA1

Hi, I hope I didn't ruin anything by my copy editing. Please feel free to fix! I have made a comment at Talk:Winter Madness/GA1. Otherwise, the article is good to go. Best, Xtzou (Talk) 23:58, 16 April 2010 (UTC)

Talk:The Break-Up (30 Rock)/GA1

Hi, I have noted a few issues with the article at Talk:The Break-Up (30 Rock)/GA1. Thanks, Xtzou (Talk) 17:44, 17 April 2010 (UTC)

Cake and beer

Template:Image stack I realise I'm late with this, but happy birthday! :) First things, thank you for the help with Brendli's GA review, and of course I don't mind that you created the GTC page. No point in hanging around. I am sorry again, recurring theme now for the delay, but I'm back in school now and life is frantic to say the least. It'll better after June 24. More exactly June 25/26, whenever my hangover wears off. :P Well, in my absence WWE updated DiBiase's bio and he is the Million Dollar Champion now apparently. Meh. I don't like it. He needs his own identity - ripping off his father isn't going to get him anywhere in the long run. *rolls eyes* Anyway, how've you been? Need help with anything? I promise to try and get to it in the next month. :P ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 01:59, 18 April 2010 (UTC)

Pitt

Hey! If you've got time, I'd love to hear your input on the discussion on Talk:Brad Pitt, mainly because I don't want to give the impression that I'm trying to "own" the article- I've made a few reverts but nothing outside the normal WP:BRD and now there's a discussion on the talk page, but I'm the only person responding. Btw, Lohan is coming along- I've fixed the image licence and about 2/3 of the refs (ugh!) so it shouldn't be too long before she's ready, though I'd appreciate any more feedback you have. All the best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 23:20, 18 April 2010 (UTC)

• Hey, could you have a look at Lohan when you get a minute. I think I've got everything, but I might well have missed something. Best, HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:05, 20 April 2010 (UTC)
  • Thank you! I really appreciate all your help with Lohan. After the hours I spent fixing those citation templates, it's a relief to have it pass! It's always a pleasure to work with you, anyway! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 21:40, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

Blind Date

Kind of ironic, isn't it? Like a blind date, you never quite know what to expect at GA review time. Looking forward to your comments/replies. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 05:49, 20 April 2010 (UTC)

Crazy user constantly editing my talk page!

Hello. You're the only moderator on here I could visibly connect with.

Anyway, there's a crazy English user who goes under the name of Snaisybelle. She is a member of Encyclopedia Dramatica, a rather tasteless website I've been having issues with. On there, Snaisybelle posted a re-written summary of my ED article, which had been added 2 years earlier in January of 2008.

Whenever she puts something on my Misplaced Pages chat page, I have to sign in to take it out, only for her to add it back in later using the older edit logs. Please protect my talk page, as this is actually very annoying. If you cannot do this, perhaps you could warn the member in question. I'm unsure of how to contact the police in London where she lives, as the ED article she wrote about me seems to be hosted on a private server.45g (talk) 07:35, 22 April 2010 (UTC)