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I see that you contribute alot to Wikipedia:WikiProject Olympics,so I want to tell you that I have been working on the portal.I would like for you to please leave feedback on my talk page. Bewareofdog 04:03, 31 May 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Image:Beijing 2008 Tiananmen Square1.jpg listed for deletion

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An image or media file that you uploaded or altered, Image:Beijing 2008 Tiananmen Square1.jpg, has been listed at Wikipedia:Images and media for deletion. Please see the discussion to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. Thank you. ViperSnake151 15:21, 19 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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If you can find the Flickr page it comes from, that would be great! --Apoc2400 (talk) 12:13, 24 July 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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2012 Olympics Intro

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Hi, I noticed you responded to my comment about the word celebrated on the first line of the 2012 Olympics. Thank you. I know it seems like just a small issue but it just seems wrong to me. I'm sure that the other Olympics pages also said 'held' before but now say 'celebrated'. I guessed (correctly) Hektor had changed them all, even though he is not a fluent English speaker and that 'held' is better in English really:

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2008_Summer_Olympics&diff=229927648&oldid=229878841

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2004_Summer_Olympics&diff=142456145&oldid=142234060

What do you think about this? I am tempted to change them all back to held, but don't want an edit war and want concensus. Could you help me out in getting concensus on the Olympics portal or something. Again I know it's small but I want it right and don't like the idea of some other guy inventing his own version of wording and then enforcing it across all similar pages. Lewispb (talk) 17:11, 10 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Update: Some more for you if you needed more proof:

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1996_Summer_Olympics&diff=196588558&oldid=196587313

http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1992_Summer_Olympics&diff=196588459&oldid=191405661 Not sure how many more there are.

Lewispb (talk) 17:15, 10 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Please note that I've brought your concern to WP:OLY, here. Jared (t) 18:33, 10 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

WP:OLY

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I'm willing to do a Wikiproject report on the Olympics WikiProject, but realise I have three in the queue, so it can't be immediately =) Shoemaker's Holiday (talk) 10:59, 16 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

2008 Olympic Template

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As a leading editor at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Olympics, you should be aware that I think a rash template deletion decision is being made at Wikipedia:Templates_for_deletion/Log/2008_August_18#Template:Nations_at_the_2008_Summer_Olympics. I have attempted to created the sidebar template Template:Nations at the 2008 Summer Olympics to complement Template:NOCin2008SummerOlympics as a navigational aid for some of the larger countries. Although the links are the same it is not redundant because it greatly improves the experience for the reader who wants to quickly visit different countries. When I visit a page like United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics, I often want to jump to another page and I don't think I am the only reader who would like to do so. Currently, the reader has to scroll down for pages and pages in hopes that the proper template is at the bottom. It would help the reader if there were a sidebar navbox like the one I created. It is not uncommon for a sidebar to include only duplicate links of a template at the bottom (See Barack Obama, which has a sidebar template that includes only redundant links).--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 13:20, 18 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Olympic Cities Countdown

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Hi Jared, how are you? I was wondering if we could add the 2011 All-Africa Games to the countdown, perhaps in place of the Incheon 2014 Games. Not that I want to slight the Koreans, but the AAG articles are in poor condition and it might encourage others to contribute. I have read that African topics are severely underserved on WP. I am willing to do the changes, I just wanted your opinion first since you are such a leader. Also, is there a similar European or Oceanic event that would warrent inclusion? Thanks. -Cbradshaw (talk) 22:08, 27 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Hi again. Since you seem to be on a wiki-break, I went ahead and made the change for the AAG. Let me know what you think. Cheers-Cbradshaw (talk) 22:43, 22 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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Happy First Edit Day!

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Happy First Edit Day, Jared, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

Willking1979 (talk) 02:09, 12 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Re:2008 Summer Olympics

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I probably shouldn't because I have edited the page quite a few times since August and generally reviewers should be completely new to an article. Just browsing through it though, I noticed several fact tags and a few unsourced things (second paragraph of the bid section, much of the "Beijing National Stadium" and "transport" sections). There are also some minor referencing errors, ie. spaces between periods and citations, improperly formated references, etc. The page would benefit from having a peer review. Hope that helps. -- Scorpion ⁰⁴²² 16:41, 31 December 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Welcome back

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Hey there! Long time since January! Hope you're OK and willing to see you editing once again. Cheers! Parutakupiu (talk) 21:18, 11 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I see nothing's really changed!! Anyway, I don't know if I'll be back full time, but I'm here regardless! Thanks for the welcome! Jared (t) 21:29, 11 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Chicago bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics GA

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This user helped promote Chicago bid for the 2016 Summer Olympics to good article status.

Thanks for being one of the many people who contributed to this article on its way to WP:GA status.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 17:13, 27 April 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Image copyright problem with File:Mcas.gif

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Happy birthday!

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Hey, Jared. Just stopping by to wish you a Happy Birthday from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee!
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Replaceable fair use Image:Biathlon_at_the_2006_Winter_Olympics_-_Women's_mass_start.jpg

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Replaceable fair use Image:Biathlon_at_the_2006_Winter_Olympics_-_Women's_pursuit.jpg

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Replaceable fair use Image:Biathlon_at_the_2006_Winter_Olympics_-_Men's_mass_start.jpg

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Disputed non-free use rationale for File:2012 Olympic bid supporters.jpg

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Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Check_Game is currently up for deletion, along with this and 94 other Price is Right games

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You are welcome to comment in this deletion discussion. You are being contacted because you participated in the first AFD in 2007. Ikip (talk) 21:50, 16 November 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Orphaned non-free image File:Sealofbeverlyma.jpg

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Happy First Edit Day!!!

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Happy First Edit Day, Jared, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

File:18th Birthday.jpg

--MisterWiki talk contribs 02:50, 13 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Help with dermatology-related content

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I am looking for more help at the dermatology task force, particularly with our new Bolognia push 2009!? Perhaps you would you be able to help us? I could send you the login information for the Bolognia push if you are interested? ---kilbad (talk) 04:36, 14 December 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Unreferenced BLPs

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Replaceable fair use File:Hamburger_University.jpg

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Temporary password emails

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Hi Jared. I have left a message for you at Wikipedia talk:Security#Hack attempts/paranoia.

--David Göthberg (talk) 18:21, 9 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination for deletion of Template:2006 Winter Olympics calendar

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Invitation to join WikiProject United States

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Hello, Jared! WikiProject United States, an outreach effort supporting development of United States related articles in Wikipedia, has recently been restarted after a long period of inactivity. As a user who has shown an interest in United States related topics we wanted to invite you to join us in developing content relating to the United States. If you are interested please add your Username and area of interest to the members page here. Thank you!!!

--Kumioko (talk) 18:06, 4 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Image copyright problem

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Orphaned non-free image File:Sealofagawam.jpg

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Orphaned non-free image File:Sealofchicopeema.gif

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Replaceable fair use File:Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics - Men's team sprint.jpg

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File permission problem with File:Beijing 2008 Construction.jpg

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File permission problem with File:Beijing 2008 Countdown.jpg

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Happy First Edit Day!

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Happy First Edit Day, Jared, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

Ramesh Ramaiah^talk 16:27, 13 December 2011 (UTC)[reply]

USRD WikiProject Newsletter, Winter 2012

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Volume 5, Issue 1 • Winter 2011 • About the Newsletter
This edition is going out to all USRD WikiProject members (current, former, or potential) in addition to other subscribers as part of a roll call to update the participants list. Anyone that would like to continue to receive this newsletter in the future needs to update the subscription list if they are not already subscribed.
Departments Assessment roundup Portal selected articles and pictures	Features U.S. Roads consolidates M-6 article makes headlines Planning Department debuts Stub drive concludes early, successfully Editorial	State and national updates Project news Task force reports for MD, MI, PA, and VA
Archives • Newsroom • Full Issue • Shortcut: WP:USRD/NEWS

—Imzadi 1979 → 22:05, 4 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

File:Grid-in.jpg listed for deletion

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You're invited! New England Wikimedia General Meeting

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	New England Wikimedia General Meeting
	The New England Wikimedia General Meeting will be a large-scale meetup of all Wikimedians (and friends) from the New England area in order to discuss regional coordination and possible formalization of our community (i.e., a chapter). Come hang out with other Wikimedians, learn more about ongoing activities, and help plan for the future! Potential topics: What is a Wikimedia chapter and should we work towards one? Planning of regular Boston meetups (any other New England cities?) Planning for upcoming coordinated events (Wikipedia Love Libraries, Wiki Loves Monuments, Wiknic, etc.) Outreach to universities (WikiProject Academical Village) and cultural institutions (GLAM) Wikimania DC is this summer. Your ideas!
	Sunday, April 22 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Conference Room C06, Johnson Building, Boston Public Library—Central Library 700 Boylston St., Boston MA 02116
Please sign up here: Wikipedia:Meetup/New England!

Message delivered by Dominic at 08:41, 11 April 2012 (UTC). Note: You can remove your name from this meetup invite list here.[reply]

You're invited: Ada Lovelace, STEM women edit-a-thon at Harvard

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U.S. Ada Lovelace Day 2012 edit-a-thon, Harvard University - You are invited!
	Now in its fourth year, Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and related fields. Participants from around New England are invited to gather together at Harvard Law School to edit and create Wikipedia entries on women who have made significant contributions to the STEM fields. Register to attend or sign up to participate remotely - visit this page to do either. 00:25, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

U.S. Ada Lovelace Day 2012 edit-a-thon, Harvard University - You are invited!

Now in its fourth year, Ada Lovelace Day is an international celebration of women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and related fields. Participants from around New England are invited to gather together at Harvard Law School to edit and create Wikipedia entries on women who have made significant contributions to the STEM fields.
Register to attend or sign up to participate remotely - visit this page to do either.
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Orphaned non-free media (File:Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics - Men's 50 km freestyle.jpg)

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Wikipedia Loves Libraries Seattle

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Decemmber 8 - Wikipedia Loves Libraries Seattle - You're invited
Seattle Public Library	Date Saturday, December 8, 2012 Time 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Location Seattle Public Library Meeting Room 1 on Level 4, Central Library, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle WA, 98104 Event An editathon on Seattle-related Wikipedia articles with Wikipedia tutorials and Librarian assistance on hand. Hashtag #wikiloveslib or #glamwiki. Registration http://wll-seattle.eventbrite.com or use on-wiki regsistration. Yours, Maximilianklein (talk) 02:59, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Decemmber 8 - Wikipedia Loves Libraries Seattle - You're invited

Date Saturday, December 8, 2012
Time 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location Seattle Public Library Meeting Room 1 on Level 4, Central Library, 1000 4th Avenue, Seattle WA, 98104
Event An editathon on Seattle-related Wikipedia articles with Wikipedia tutorials and Librarian assistance on hand.
Hashtag #wikiloveslib or #glamwiki.
Registration http://wll-seattle.eventbrite.com or use on-wiki regsistration.

Yours, Maximilianklein (talk) 02:59, 1 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Happy First Edit Day

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Happy First Edit Day, Jared, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

Speedy deletion nomination of File:Webster collegiate 11.jpg

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A tag has been placed on File:Webster collegiate 11.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F9 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because the image appears to be a blatant copyright infringement. For legal reasons, we cannot accept copyrighted images or text borrowed from other web sites or printed material, and as a consequence, your addition will most likely be deleted. Wikipedia takes copyright violations very seriously and persistent violators will be blocked from editing.

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Replaceable fair use File:Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics - Women's sprint.jpg

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Replaceable fair use File:Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics - Women's pursuit.jpg

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Replaceable fair use File:Cross-country skiing at the 2006 Winter Olympics - Women's 30 km freestyle.jpg

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File permission problem with File:Freedom Tower original.jpg

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Possibly unfree File:Sealofchelseama.jpg

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Possibly unfree File:Flying horses carousel sign.jpg

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File:Webster collegiate 11.jpg listed for deletion

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Non-free use of File:Will Shade.jpg

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Disputed non-free use rationale for File:Weightlifting 2008.gif

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Possibly unfree File:Roger Sherman statue.jpg

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Winter Storm Nemo

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Hi! I noticed that you previously expressed an interest in seeing February 2013 nor'easter renamed to Winter Storm Nemo. You might be interested to know that there is currently an official vote regarding a move at the article's talk page. ProfessorTofty (talk) 23:00, 8 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the heads up, Prof. Got bogged down in other things but I've made my way over there to express my support for the move. Jared (t) 18:05, 9 February 2013 (UTC)[reply]

File:Connecticut Highway 19.png listed for deletion

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File:Connecticut Highway 25.png listed for deletion

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2nd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting

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You are invited to the 2nd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting, on 20 July 2013 in Boston! We will be talking about the future of the chapter, including GLAM, Wiki Loves Monuments, and where we want to take our chapter in the future! EdwardsBot (talk) 09:29, 16 July 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Happy Birthday

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Hungry? Here's a little snack for you on your birthday, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day, Jared!

Orphaned non-free media (File:BigY.png)

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New England Wikipedia Day @ MIT: Saturday Jan 18

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NE Meetup #4: January 18 at MIT Building 5
Dear Fellow Wikimedian, You have been invited to the New England Wikimedians 2014 kick-off party and Wikipedia Day Celebration at Building Five on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus on Saturday, January 18th, from 3-5 PM. Afterwards, we will be holding an informal dinner at a local restaurant. If you are curious to join us, please do so, as we are always looking for people to come and give their opinion! Finally, be sure to RSVP here if you're interested. I hope to see you there! Kevin Rutherford (talk)

NE Meetup #4: January 18 at MIT Building 5

Dear Fellow Wikimedian,

You have been invited to the New England Wikimedians 2014 kick-off party and Wikipedia Day Celebration at Building Five on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus on Saturday, January 18th, from 3-5 PM. Afterwards, we will be holding an informal dinner at a local restaurant. If you are curious to join us, please do so, as we are always looking for people to come and give their opinion! Finally, be sure to RSVP here if you're interested.

I hope to see you there! Kevin Rutherford (talk)

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You're invited: Women's History Edit-a-thons in Massachusetts this March

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Women's History Edit-a-thons in Massachusetts this March - You are invited!
	New England Wikimedians is excited to announce a series of Wikipedia edit-a-thons that will be taking place at colleges and universities throughout Massachusetts as part of Wikiwomen's History Month from March 1 - March 31. We encourage you to join in an edit-a-thon near you, or to participate remotely if you are unable to attend in person (for the full list of articles, click here). Events are currently planned for the cities/towns of Boston, Northampton, South Hadley, and Cambridge. Further information on dates and locations can be found on our user group page. Questions? Contact Girona7 (talk)

Women's History Edit-a-thons in Massachusetts this March - You are invited!

New England Wikimedians is excited to announce a series of Wikipedia edit-a-thons that will be taking place at colleges and universities throughout Massachusetts as part of Wikiwomen's History Month from March 1 - March 31. We encourage you to join in an edit-a-thon near you, or to participate remotely if you are unable to attend in person (for the full list of articles, click here). Events are currently planned for the cities/towns of Boston, Northampton, South Hadley, and Cambridge. Further information on dates and locations can be found on our user group page.
Questions? Contact Girona7 (talk)

Speedy deletion nomination of Template:Infobox Country Asiad

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Nomination for deletion of Template:Infobox Country Asiad

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You're invited!

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NE Meetup #5: April 19th at Clover Food Lab in Kendall Square
Dear Fellow Wikimedian, New England Wikimedians would like to invite you to the April 2014 meeting, which will be a small-scale meetup of all interested Wikimedians from the New England area. We will socialize, review regional events from the beginning of the year, look ahead to regional events of 2014, and discuss other things of interest to the group. Be sure to RSVP here if you're interested. Also, if you haven't done so already, please consider signing up for our mailing list and connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. We hope to see you there! Kevin Rutherford (talk) and Maia Weinstock (talk)

NE Meetup #5: April 19th at Clover Food Lab in Kendall Square

Dear Fellow Wikimedian,

New England Wikimedians would like to invite you to the April 2014 meeting, which will be a small-scale meetup of all interested Wikimedians from the New England area. We will socialize, review regional events from the beginning of the year, look ahead to regional events of 2014, and discuss other things of interest to the group. Be sure to RSVP here if you're interested.

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Edit-a-thon invite

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You're invited to the Peabody Essex Museum Edit-a-thon Spring 2014

On May 3rd, the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts will be hosting a Native American and Chinese Art edit-a-thon from 9:00-5:00 pm. You are more than welcome to attend, as there will be free food and drink, and an outing afterwards. If you are interested, please sign up here, as we would love to see you there!

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Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial edit-a-thons

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Adrianne Wadewitz edit-a-thons in Southern New England
As you may have already heard, the Wikipedia community lost an invaluable member of the community last month. Adrianne Wadewitz was a feminist scholar of 18th-Century British literature, and a prolific editor of the site. As part of a worldwide series of tributes, New England Wikimedians, in conjunction with local institutions of higher learning, have created three edit-a-thons that will be occurring in May and June. The events are as follows: May 21st at Northeastern University's Snell Library, in the Digital Scholarship Commons on the second floor May 22nd at Brown University's Rockefeller Library, in the Digital Scholarship Lab June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA), where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand We hope that you will be able to join us, whether you are an experienced editor or are using Wikipedia for the first time. If you have any questions, please leave a message at Kevin Rutherford's talk page. You can unsubscribe from future notifications for Boston-area events by removing your name from this list.

Adrianne Wadewitz edit-a-thons in Southern New England

As you may have already heard, the Wikipedia community lost an invaluable member of the community last month. Adrianne Wadewitz was a feminist scholar of 18th-Century British literature, and a prolific editor of the site. As part of a worldwide series of tributes, New England Wikimedians, in conjunction with local institutions of higher learning, have created three edit-a-thons that will be occurring in May and June. The events are as follows:

May 21st at Northeastern University's Snell Library, in the Digital Scholarship Commons on the second floor
May 22nd at Brown University's Rockefeller Library, in the Digital Scholarship Lab
June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA), where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand

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New England Wikimedians summer events!

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Upcoming events hosted by New England Wikimedians!
After many months of doubt, nature has finally warmed up and summer is almost here! The New England Wikimedians user group have planned some upcoming events. This includes some unique and interesting events to those who are interested: Cape Cod Wiknic and Photography Blitz on June 14th in Barnstable County, with complete travel reimbursements available for those who participate Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon on June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA), where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand 3rd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting, which will feature at least one guest speaker, and possibly many more Although we also aren't hosting this year's Wikimania, we would like to let you know that Wikimania this year will be occurring in London in August: Wikimania 2014 in London If you have any questions, please leave a message at Kevin Rutherford's talk page. You can unsubscribe from future notifications for Boston-area events by removing your name from this list.

Upcoming events hosted by New England Wikimedians!

After many months of doubt, nature has finally warmed up and summer is almost here! The New England Wikimedians user group have planned some upcoming events. This includes some unique and interesting events to those who are interested:

Cape Cod Wiknic and Photography Blitz on June 14th in Barnstable County, with complete travel reimbursements available for those who participate
Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon on June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA), where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand
3rd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting, which will feature at least one guest speaker, and possibly many more

Although we also aren't hosting this year's Wikimania, we would like to let you know that Wikimania this year will be occurring in London in August:

Wikimania 2014 in London

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New England Wikimedians summer events!

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Upcoming events hosted by New England Wikimedians!
After many months of doubt, nature has finally warmed up and summer is almost here! The New England Wikimedians user group have planned some upcoming events. This includes some unique and interesting events to those who are interested: Cape Cod Wiknic and Photography Blitz on June 14th in Barnstable County, with complete travel reimbursements available for those who participate Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon on June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA), where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand 3rd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting, which will feature at least one guest speaker, and possibly many more Although we also aren't hosting this year's Wikimania, we would like to let you know that Wikimania this year will be occurring in London in August: Wikimania 2014 in London If you have any questions, please leave a message at Kevin Rutherford's talk page. You can unsubscribe from future notifications for Boston-area events by removing your name from this list.

Upcoming events hosted by New England Wikimedians!

Cape Cod Wiknic and Photography Blitz on June 14th in Barnstable County, with complete travel reimbursements available for those who participate
Adrianne Wadewitz Memorial Edit-a-thon on June 25th at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (exact location TBA), where we will also be hosting a "how to conduct an edit-a-thon" session beforehand
3rd Annual Wikimedia New England General Meeting, which will feature at least one guest speaker, and possibly many more

Although we also aren't hosting this year's Wikimania, we would like to let you know that Wikimania this year will be occurring in London in August:

Wikimania 2014 in London

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Happy birthday!!!

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Here's to you on your birthday, Jared! From the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day! ~ Anastasia (talk) 01:28, 21 July 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Happy First Edit Day

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Happy First Edit Day, Jared, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day! George Edward C – Talk – Contributions 09:33, 13 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Nomination for merging of Template:Linescore

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This Friday: Women in Architecture edit-a-thon @ Cambridge, MA

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You are invited to join the Women in Architecture edit-a-thon @ Cambridge, MA on October 16! (drop-in any time, 6-9pm)--Pharos (talk) 18:28, 14 October 2015 (UTC)[reply]

ArbCom elections are now open!

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Happy First Edit Day!

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Happy First Edit Day

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File:Home Of The Philadelphia Eagles sign.jpg listed for discussion

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Invitation to the African Destubathon

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Hi. You may be interested in participating in the African Destubathon which starts on October 15. Africa currently has over 37,000 stubs and badly needs a quality improvement editathon/contest to flesh out basic stubs. There are proposed substantial prizes to give to editors who do the most articles, and planned smaller prizes for doing to most destubs for each of the 53 African countries, so should be enjoyable! So it would be a good chance to win something for improving stubs on African sportspeople, including footballers, athletes, Olympians and Paralympians etc, particularly female ones, but also male. Even if contests aren't your thing we would be grateful if you could consider destubbing a few African articles during the drive to help the cause and help reduce the massive 37,000 + stub count, of which many are rated high importance (think Regions of countries etc). If you're interested in competing or just loosely contributing a few expanded articles on African Paralympians, Olympians and committees etc, please add your name to the Contestants/participants section. Diversity of work from a lot of people will make this that bit more special. Thanks. --MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 21:13, 6 October 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Wikipedia:WikiProject United States/The 50,000 Challenge

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You are invited to participate in the 50,000 Challenge, aiming for 50,000 article improvements and creations for articles relating to the United States. This effort began on November 1, 2016 and to reach our goal, we will need editors like you to participate, expand, and create. See more here!

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ArbCom Elections 2016: Voting now open!

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Sunday July 16: New England Wiknic @ Cambridge, MA

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Sunday July 16, 1-5pm: New England Wiknic
You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" at John F. Kennedy Park, near Harvard Square, Cambridge, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck. Sunday July 16 New England Wiknic (also on Facebook) 1–5pm - come by any time! Look for us by the Wikipedia / Wikimedia banner! We hope to see you there! --Phoebe (talk) 16:33, 12 July 2017 (UTC)[reply]

Sunday July 16, 1-5pm: New England Wiknic

You are invited to join us the "picnic anyone can edit" at John F. Kennedy Park, near Harvard Square, Cambridge, as part of the Great American Wiknic celebrations being held across the USA. Remember it's a wiki-picnic, which means potluck.

Sunday July 16 New England Wiknic (also on Facebook)

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ArbCom 2017 election voter message

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Proposed deletion of File:Connecticut Highway 40.png

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January 2021

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		Hello, I like the files you uploaded here. I just wanted to let you know that I've moved some (or all) of them to Wikimedia Commons. What files are those exactly? See here

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Slate journalist reaching out for interview

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Hi Jared,

I am a journalist who has written a lot about Wikipedia for different publications. Some of my stories are up at my website stephenharrison.com

Reaching out because I am writing a story for Slate about coverage of the Olympic games on Wikipedia. Would you be available to answer some questions about how volunteer editors such as yourself are covering the Olympics? If so, my email address to contact me is available on my website above. Thanks for considering. Stephenbharrison (talk) 22:53, 10 July 2021 (UTC)[reply]

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