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Thanks for cleaning up P1 so speedily

I wanted to you thank you for nicely organizing the disambig page P1 so quickly after I stuck the cleanup tag on it - it is certainly much easier to navigate now! Back when I was really active doing disambiguation work, Category:Disambiguation_pages_in_need_of_cleanup had hundreds of pages... I just checked it out, and the idea that 10 pages is a backlog is funny to me remembering the past, but really speaks to how well things are being taken care of. So, thanks! -- Natalya 19:43, 18 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your kind words Nataly! I have a lot of fun with disambiguation pages. There were over 40 on Category:Disambiguation_pages_in_need_of_cleanup when I first found it, and I started going through them. I figured the best way to learn is to get in there and do it. I have stepped on a few toes along the way, but I learn quickly from my mistakes. I think it is one of my favorite things to deal with on Wikipedia. Best Regards, JMax (Okay, tell me. What'd I do this time?) 21:12, 18 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

You are most welcome. Disambiguation pages are pretty fun - I hope you continue to enjoy your work with them! -- Natalya

Barnstar

		The Special Barnstar
		For your tireless contributions to Wikipedia, thank you. Oddbodz (talk) 22:05, 23 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Alexandrovsk

Well, if I knew what else is wrong, I would have fixed it myself :) My main concern is with using the redirects, which is why I wanted someone experienced with dab cleanups to look at that page. Here you can find the discussion that lead to me adding a cleanup tag; please let me know if anything there is unclear.

Also, on an unrelated note, I re-instated the nav template which you removed. While you are correct to have removed it on the MOS grounds, the template on this dab page is not a permanent fixture—once all of its entries are properly converted into set indices, the problem will resolve itself.

I hope this leaves us with no hard feelings towards one another. I do, incidentally, appreciate your attempt to do a cleanup, and you have caught the most obvious problems with that page. Cheers,—Ëzhiki (Igels Hérissonovich Ïzhakoff-Amursky) • (yo?); April 27, 2011; 18:48 (UTC)

No, I don't get bent out of shape easily, especially on DAB pages. There are so many out there to be fixed that I can always move on to something else. I believe I have fixed your problems with the links to redirects. After reading your discussion I agree that the links should be moved from the redirects to the direct links to articles. As far as the nav template is concerned; I don't feel strongly about it one way or another; it is no big problem for me for it to be there. Please take a look at Alexandrovsk again. I think the way it is now should meet everyone's needs. Let me know if you have any other concerns, I'll be happy to help or willing to learn; whichever is called for. Best wishes, JMax (Okay, tell me. What'd I do this time?) 19:53, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Disambiguation pages

Just wanted to say thanks for all the work you've been doing since you started editing, and you seem to have started on quite neglected areas. Best wishes, Boleyn (talk) 19:28, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Boleyn! I appreciate your comment. I am still learning, but having fun along the way. Before I moved to South America, I worked in libraries for over 10 years in Oklahoma, USA, so disambiguation pages are great diversion for my OC self while I sit here in my small Amazon Jungle store waiting for customers to come buy pop and snacks from me. At least I'm never bored! Regards, JMax (Okay, tell me. What'd I do this time?) 20:03, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Wow, quite a change! You might also enjoy working on stuff like as well then, it's a similar area but has less people in it. They're both areas where you can do a quick edit here and there between customers. Best wishes, Boleyn (talk) 17:08, 29 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

World Factoring Yearbook

I'm leaving this message as you're listed as a current participant of WikiProject Business. I was informed yesterday that the current World Factoring Yearbook (circa £150) is now free for download as an ebook. It's a matter of filling out this form. I'm not sure if you'll find this useful as a reliable source, but I thought I should let you know that it's freely available online. I apologise in advance if this doesn't interest you! All the best, The Cavalry (Message me) 14:54, 23 February 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Enchanters

First, thank you for the many contributions and edits to Wikipedia content. Your efforts are appreciated. However, I could use some help understanding why an edit was made to my own contributions, and how my content should be better structured and formatted.

In February 2011 I created a page on numerous bands all sharing the name "The Enchanters". My goal was to disambiguate and avoid the confusion and mistakes made in identifying and referencing them, even by sources of otherwise strong repute on the subject of American popular music. My original edit can be found here. Two months later, you made a rather sweeping edit, wiping out much of my content while providing no direct notification and no explanation in the Talk section.

Upon discovering that edit in November 2011, I posted on the Talk page there seeking feedback and guidance. To date there has been no response from anyone on the matter. Please review my notes there and let me know what I did wrong, what I need to do to correct it, and how I can restore the information such that my original intent is achieved, because the current disambiguation page falls far short of the goal. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Sheepdog69 (talk) 17:35, 18 November 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Quiere colaborar en la edicion de la pagina de Jessie J?

Hi, I'm JD3rulo. Lei que usted es capaz de redactar/modificar articulos en español, asi que supongo que haya entendido el encabezado. The thing is that I'm a huge fan of Jessie J, I have made changes in her page, but other users have removed them, replying that the links I referred to don't belong to reliable sources. So I'm wondering if you could dedicate part of your time in helping me to fill some topics that are abandoned, such as Jessie J's vocal type, range and also writing updated news about her career lately. I hope you can help me, cause it seems Jessie's page has been forgotten. If you need some help to write about any article or making research, you can count on me, so this is the only thing I can give you: my friendship y compañerismo to make wikipedia a better and updated site. Por cierto, lei que le gusta Peru, en lo particular no puedo hablarle de ese pais, pero si le puedo hablar del mio, que aunque no sera tan desarrollado como el suyo, tiene sus encantos: desde playas hermosas de arenas blancas en Varadero, hasta playas de arena prieta (negra) como la Bibijagua, en el municipio especial Isla de la Juventud, hoteles de hasta 5 estrellas, y ademas mi pueblo que, aunque humilde, es capaz de poner en alto el nombre de nuestro pais a nivel mundial en cuanto a la eficiencia y preparacion de nuestros profesionales, que han dado apoyo internacional a los paises mas necesitados. Si algo somos, es solidarios, lo poco que tenemos lo compartimos con quien mas lo necesite. Ser solidario no es dar lo que nos sobra, sino compartir lo que tenemos. Chao, have a nice day!JD3rulo (talk) 18:31, 17 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Jessie J

I read the message you left in my talk page, thanks for the advice. If you change your mind sometime, and decide to update Jessie's page, I would be thankful. Thanks for answering. Bye!JD3rulo (talk) 17:03, 21 October 2013 (UTC)[reply]

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Advice for adding information about Christmas Beaded Ornaments

Hi--I created an account because I want to contribute to Christmas beaded ornaments and decorations. I hope you can give me some advice on where to start.

One idea would be to start by correcting/extending the existing list. I would be able to add about 100 kits and correct/complete some of the existing entries.

The problem with that approach is that Walco is just one manufacturer/distributor of these kits. In fact, most Walco kits were re-packaged and sold by LeeWards with a different kit number. There were also a number of LeeWards exclusive designs.

My overall goal is to share information about Pin and Bead Ornament Kits. My sources are LeeWards and Walco catalogs, plus information from the kits themselves.

I would like to add Pin and Bead Ornament Kits to Types and create an article for Pin and Bead Ornament Kits.

I would appreciate any feedback or suggestions. Below is a little more information about Pin and Bead Ornament Kits and the information I would like to share.

Background on Pin and Bead Ornament Kits

I've compiled a list of about 500 kits. I have most of the following information for each kit:

Kit #
Title
Brand
Description
Original Copyright Date
Years Available
Variations
Alternate brands, kit numbers, and titles

For example, Pearl Draped Dandy was one of the most popular kits. It was manufactured by Walco and sold under the brand names Walco, Holiday (another name for Walco), LeeWards, and Dexter's Trimmings (another name for LeeWards). Here's a sample entry:

Kit #: 3174
Brand: Walco
Title: Pearl Draped Dandy
Description: Satin ball, decorated with pearl cabochons and a tassel.
Copyright Date: Unknown/not copyrighted
Years available: 1969-1975
Variations: Royal, Gold, Moss Green, and Pink (introduced in 1971 or 1972)
Alternate Brands/Kit #s/Titles: LeeWards 16-45720, Dexter's Trimmings 16-45720, Holiday 3174

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Nomination of Bunny Bread for deletion

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Women in Red World Contest

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