Social media/Calendar/2013/11

November 1

Flow Done by Carlos

t: "Flow" aims to improve communication among Wikipedians by providing a better alternative to the current talk pages. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/01/wikipedia-next-generation-discussion-system/
f/g: Flow is the Wikimedia Foundation’s project to create discussion and collaboration software that improves communication among Wikipedians by providing an alternative to the wiki talk pages currently in use. Sign-up for the Flow newsletter, and stay updated throughout the development process. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/01/wikipedia-next-generation-discussion-system/
copy edited, looks good. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:08, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnw Done by Carlos

t: #DidYouKnow Colby Nolan was awarded an MBA in 2004? Did we mention he’s a house-cat? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_with_fraudulent_diplomas#Colby_Nolan
f/g: #DidYouKnow Colby Nolan was a house-cat who was awarded an MBA in 2004 from a university in Dallas, Texas. Check out this article for a complete list of animals with fraudulent diplomas. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_animals_with_fraudulent_diplomas
Made a couple small copy edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:04, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD Done by Carlos

t: Wikicommons #PictureoftheDay: Catrinas. Traditional figurines seen during Day Of The Dead celebrations in Mexico. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catrinas_2011.jpg
f/g: Wikicommons #PictureoftheDay: Catrinas. Traditional figurines seen during Day Of The Dead celebrations in Mexico commemorating those who have passed away. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catrinas_2011.jpg

EN Wikisource Done by Carlos

t: The English Wikisource November featured text of the month is “The Laws of Hammurabi, King of Babylonia.” https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Laws_of_Hammurabi,_King_of_Babylonia
f/g: The English Wikisource November featured text of the month is “The Laws of Hammurabi, King of Babylonia.” The translated law code dates back to 1772 BC. It is one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length in the world. Enacted by king Hammurabi, parts of the original copy still exist on human-sized stones and clay tablets. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Laws_of_Hammurabi,_King_of_Babylonia
Added "English" to Wikisource to clarify the language version. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:04, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI Done by Carlos

t: Add to today’s article for improvement, “Third Punic War,” and help fortify this artillery of information. #TAFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Punic_War
f/g: The “Third Punic War” article on English Wikipedia is looking a little puny. Help edit it and contribute to the fortification of this invaluable resource. #TAFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Punic_War
small copy edits, shortened Tweet to fit character limit. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:04, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary Done by Carlos

t: EN Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Ambuscade. To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ambuscade
f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Ambuscade. To lie in wait for, or to attack from a covert or lurking place; to waylay. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/ambuscade
shortened Tweet to fit character limit. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:04, 1 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 4-November 8

November 4

RTs

https://twitter.com/jimmy_wales/status/396790151688380417

Video on SA kids

f: A group of students in South Africa has written a letter to several mobile carriers in their country to get free access to Wikipedia on their phones as part of #WikipediaZero. Watch their video and sign their petition. https://www.facebook.com/FreeAccessToWikipedia/posts/353057091507843
reviewed and approved on list. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:54, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 5

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:24, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: November’s Wikivoyage destination of the month is Oakland, California. Learn more about Oakland here! https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Oakland
f/g: November’s Wikivoyage destination of the month is Oakland, California. Often overshadowed by its more well-known neighbor across the bay (San Francisco), Oakland provides an impressive array of attractions that rivals most cities. Check out the travel guide on Wikivoyage here. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Oakland
small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:49, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:24, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Gondoliers on the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge, in Venice, Italy. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rialto_Gondoliers.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Two gondoliers pull out for a row with two clients onboard near the Rialto Bridge, in Venice Italy. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rialto_Gondoliers.jpg
I edited to change "Wikicommons" to "Wikimedia Commons" which is more common way to refer to it. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:49, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:24, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: “The Book of Halloween” remains one of the most detailed explorations of Halloween. Read it on Wikisource! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Edna_Kelley
f/g: Now that the excitement of Halloween has subsided, do you find yourself wondering where the holiday came from? Originally published in 1919, Ruth Edna Kelley’s “The Book of Halloween” still remains one of the best explorations of the origins of Halloween. From the coming of Christianity to Europe, to the mysterious year-end rites of the ancient Celts, Halloween’s history is deep and fascinating. Read the full text on freely licensed Wiksource! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Edna_Kelley
LGTM. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:49, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:24, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Help edit “The Golden Jubilee” on Wikipedia and contribute to one of the world’s most coveted resources. #TAFI. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Jubilee_Diamond
f/g: The Golden Jubilee is the world’s largest faceted diamond. Unfortunately, the article on Wikipedia is missing some sparkle. Help edit Today's Article for improvement, “The Golden Jubilee,” and contribute to one of the world’s most-prized free knowledge resources! #TAFI. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Jubilee_Diamond
Some copy edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:49, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:24, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Mara. A spirit-like creature in Scandinavian folklore that causes nightmares. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/mara
f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Mara (noun). A nightmare: a specter or spirit-like creature in Scandinavian folklore, especially one that causes terrifying visions or dreams.
Couple of edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:49, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnow DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:24, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #DidYouKnow that in 2004 the North Korean government claimed hair length affected human intelligence? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let%27s_trim_our_hair_in_accordance_with_the_socialist_lifestyle
f/g: #DidYouKnow that between 2004 and 2005, the North Korean government sponsored a television program promoting grooming and dress standards? The show claimed that hair length affected human intelligence, in part because long hair deprived the rest of the body from vital nutrients. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Let%27s_trim_our_hair_in_accordance_with_the_socialist_lifestyle
Small edit. LGTM. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:49, 5 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 6

Langague Committee DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:32, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t:The Language Committee of the Wikimedia Foundation has decided all languages are admissible on Wikidata. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/06/any-language-allowed-in-wikidata/
f/g: The Language Committee of the Wikimedia Foundation, which is in charge of developing and processing new language projects, has decided that any language should be admissible for use on Wikidata, so long as it follows relevant guidelines. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/06/any-language-allowed-in-wikidata/
small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 20:11, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:32, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Lighthouse Westerheversand Warft, in Westerhever, Germany. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Westerhever_Nordostblick.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Lighthouse Westerheversand Warft, in Westerhever, Germany. The lighthouse is a major landmark and attracts approximately 80,000 visitors a year. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Westerhever_Nordostblick.jpg
LGTM. guillom 08:26, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:32, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: November is Validation Month on Wikisource. This month’s work is “The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle.” https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Index:The_Voyages_of_Doctor_Dolittle.djvu
f/g: November is Validation Month on Wikisource. The goal is to proofread materials in their entirety. This month’s work is “The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle.” https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Index:The_Voyages_of_Doctor_Dolittle.djvu
Fixed a typo in f/g. LGTM. guillom 08:26, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:32, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Help edit today’s article for improvement, “Injury,” and fill in any weak spots. #TAFI. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injury
f/g: The article for “Injury” is looking a bit impaired. Help edit today’s article and help fill in any weak spots. #TAFI. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Injury
LGTM. guillom 08:26, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:32, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Isomorphic (adjective). Having a one-to-one correspondence. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/isomorphic
f/g: : English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Isomorphic (adjective). Mathematics: Having a one-to-one correspondence. Biology: Having a similar structure or function to something that is not related genetically or through evolution. Having identical relevant structure. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/isomorphic
LGTM. guillom 08:26, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnow DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:32, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #DidYouKnow the Canadian Minister of Finance must wear a new pair of shoes when the budget is delivered? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_shoes_on_budget_day
f/g: #DidYouKnow that there is a peculiar tradition among Canadian Ministers of Finance where the Minister must purchase or wear new shoes when the budget is delivered? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_shoes_on_budget_day
Fixed a typo in t. LGTM. guillom 08:26, 6 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 7

Introducing Beta Features DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:52, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t from @wikimedia, RT'ed by @wikipedia: Newly launched on select Wikimedia sites: Beta Features lets you try new features before they are widely released. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/07/introducing-beta-features/
f/g: Newly launched Beta Features lets you try out new features on select Wikimedia sites before they are widely released to the public. Try out the new releases and help test them here: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/07/introducing-beta-features/
some edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 22:40, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 01:23, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: At 4,000 meters above sea level, La Paz, Bolivia, is the highest national capital in the world. Learn more @Wikivoyage! http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/La_Paz
f/g: At 4,000 meters above the sea lwcwl, La Paz, Bolivia, is the highest national capital in the world. Established in 1546 in the Andes, La Paz offers a number of vista points that provide panoramic views of the entire city. Learn more at Wikivoyage! ! http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/La_Paz
minor edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:29, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:52, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Canal del la Peyrade, Sete, Herault, France. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Canal_de_la_Peyrade,_S%C3%A8te,_H%C3%A9rault_01.jpg
minor edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:29, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:54, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Help us edit undated works as part of this month’s Maintenance of the Month project @Wikisource. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Category:Undated_works
f/g: November’s Maintenance of the Month project on Wikisource is “Undated Works.” Help us edit works that don’t have a date entered in the “year” parameter and support the construction of a better resource. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Category:Undated_works
minor edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:29, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:52, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Help edit today’s article for improvement on Wikipedia, “Plastic Explosive." #TAFI http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_explosive
f/g: The article for “Plastic Explosive” is missing a few vital components. Edit this article and help improve Wikipedia. #TAFI. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_explosive
minor edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:29, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnow DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:52, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #DidYouKnow the ocean vessel RV FLIP can partially capsize and act like a buoy?
f/g: #DidYouKnow that the ocean vessel RV FLIP can partially flood and pitch backward 90 degrees, appearing to capsize and essentially acting like a buoy?
Links to the article? Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:29, 7 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 8

Translation Sprint DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:36, 10 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: How do you translate “Bread crumb separator” into correct Swedish? @WikimediaSE explains their approach. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/08/wikimedia-sweden-translation-sprint/
f/g: The Wikimedia Sverige chapter hosted a translation sprint in Stockholm to better serve non-English speaking users and facilitate project participation. Among other issues, they puzzled over the correct Swedish translation of “Bread crumb separator.” http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/08/wikimedia-sweden-translation-sprint/
Added WMSE twitter handle and switched it up a bit. Similar switch up in the FB post. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:46, 9 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Open letter Wikipedia Zero DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:05, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Please share this video: students in South Africa ask for free access to Wikipedia on mobile. #WikipediaZero https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/08/open-letter-free-access-wikipedia-south-africa/
f/g: Please share this video of students in South Africa who are asking for free access to Wikipedia on mobile. They want their carriers to join the #WikipediaZero program from the Wikimedia Foundation. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/08/open-letter-free-access-wikipedia-south-africa/

Wikipedia Zero in Myanmar DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:37, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Foundation and Telenor to provide access to Wikipedia on mobile in Myanmar w/ #WikipediaZero. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/07/wikipedia-zero/
f/g: Myanmar is the latest country to get access to the world's knowledge through Wikipedia Zero. This partnership is possible through an expansion of the agreement between the Wikimedia Foundation and Telenor Group. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/07/wikipedia-zero/
copy edited. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:00, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:14, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: The "burnt ends" of the brisket are a BBQ specialty in Kansas City (MO) USA. Learn more @Wikivoyage! https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kansas_City
f/g: In Kansas City the “burnt ends “ are the best part. Considered a barbecue specialty, the overcooked ends and edges of briskets are smoky and full of flavor. Visit Wikivoyage to learn about the city's culinary delights! https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Kansas_City
copy edited. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:00, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:06, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: The Herault River in France. In the background is the Chateau Laurens. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H%C3%A9rault_River,_Agde_09.jpg
f/g: The Herault River in Southern France. In the background is the Chateau Laurens, a neoclassical building built between 1898 and 1900. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H%C3%A9rault_River,_Agde_09.jpg
copy edited. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:00, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:38, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Turlough: A temporary lake in an area of limestone. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/turlough
f/g: : English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Turlough: A temporary lake in an area of limestone filled by rising groundwater during the rainy season. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/turlough
copy edited. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:00, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnow DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:37, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #DidYouKnow N. American school bus yellow is designed to visible in peripheral vision faster than any other color? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_bus_yellow
f/g: #DidYouKnow School bus yellow is a color which was specifically formulated for use on school buses in North America as a way to maximize visibility? It is officially known as National School Bus Glossy Yellow and is designed to be brilliantly visible in one's lateral peripheral vision. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_bus_yellow
copy edited. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:00, 8 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 11-November 15

November 11

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:08, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: The ruins of the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro are one of the best-preserved urban ruins in South Asia. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mohenjo-daro
f/g: The ruins of the ancient city of Mohenjo-daro are one of the best-preserved urban ruins in South Asia. This city was once one of the largest settlements of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization and one of the world's earliest major urban settlements. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Mohenjo-daro
reviewed Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:41, 9 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:08, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Mute swans on the icy Paldiski bay before sunset, Northwestern Estonia. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Paldiski_bay_23-03-2013.jpg
reviewed Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:41, 9 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:08, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Help edit today’s article for improvement, “Natural Philosophy,” and contribute to the expansion of Wikipedia! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_philosophy
f/g: Help edit today’s article for improvement, “Natural Philosophy,” and contribute to the continuing expansion of Wikipedia! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_philosophy
reviewed Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:41, 9 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:08, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Papaverous (adj): Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of the poppy seed.
Needs link. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:41, 9 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

OnThisDay DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:08, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #OnThisDay in 1918, Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car near Compiegne, France. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_with_Germany_(Compi%C3%A8gne)
f/g: #OnThisDay in 1918, Germany signed an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car in the forest of Compiegne, France. The fighting ended on the eleventh hour in the eleventh month on the eleventh day. It marked defeat for Germany, although it wasn't technically a surrender. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_with_Germany_(Compi%C3%A8gne)
Tweet was too long. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:41, 9 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 12

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:49, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: With more Polar Bears than humans, this month’s “Off the beaten Path” destination is Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Churchill
f/g: Known as the Polar Bear capital of the world, this month’s “Off the beaten Path” destination is Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Churchill
LGTM Matthew (WMF) (talk) 21:38, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:38, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Row boats at the Lago Di Mergozzo. Piedmont Italy. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mergozzo-0030.jpg
LGTM Matthew (WMF) (talk) 21:38, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:48, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Participate in Wikisource’s Proofread of the Month by verifying the digital transcription of “Manifesto of the Communist Party.” https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Index:Manifesto_of_the_Communist_Party.djvu
small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 21:38, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI Done216.38.130.164 17:59, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Help edit today's article for improvement, "Hobby," and make the distributon of knowledge your hobby! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby
f/g: Help edit today’s article for improvement, “Hobby,” and make contributing to the largest and most popular encyclopedia in history your hobby! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobby
small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 21:38, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:38, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Peri (noun). A sprite or supernatural being in Persian mythology. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary%3AWord_of_the_day
small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 21:38, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

OnthisDay DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:05, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: #OnThisDay in 1936, the western span of the San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge opened to traffic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Francisco_%E2%80%93_Oakland_Bay_Bridge
small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 21:38, 12 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 13

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:05, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Fajardo is nicknamed “the city that guards the sun of the Caribbean.” Learn about travel to the Puerto Rican city: https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Fajardo
f/g: Situated in the Eastern Coast region of Puerto Rico, Fajardo is nicknamed “the city that guards the sun of the Caribbean.” With a Bio-Luminescent Bay, Fajardo is a major tourist attraction. Learn more at https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Fajardo
made some edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 22:42, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikipedia POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:10, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: English Wikipedia #PictureoftheDay: A Juvenile male Ruby-throated Hummingbird in mid-flight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Juvenile_Male_Ruby-throated_Hummingbird.jpg

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:58, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: “Armistice Day” by Robert Schauffler has recently been added to Wikisource, the free library. Read it here: https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Armistice_Day
f/g: “Armistice Day” by Robert Haven Schauffler has recently been added to Wikisource. The text is an anthology of the best prose and verses on American patriotism. To read it, click the link below. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Armistice_Day
Please be sure to add the link to the specific text if you're referencing it. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 22:42, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 01:17, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Help edit today’s article for improvement, “Candy Apple,” and expand on this popular treat. #TAFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_apple
LGTM Matthew (WMF) (talk) 22:42, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:08, 13 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Adipose (Adjective). Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/adipose
f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Adipose (Adjective). Containing, composed of, or consisting of fat. Slightly overweight, somewhat fat and hence soft. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/adipose

November 14

Evan Amos profile DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:08, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Photographer and gaming enthusiast Evan Amos chronicles the evolution of video game consoles w/ photos @WikiCommons. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/13/video-game-museum/
f/g: Photographer and gaming enthusiast Evan Amos chronicles the evolution of video game consoles through pictures, which he donates to Wikimedia Commons, the free image repository behind Wikipedia. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/13/video-game-museum/
-reviewed Matthew (WMF) (talk) 02:11, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikivoyage Done67.180.61.213 01:52, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Malminkartanonhuippu is the highest hill in Helsinki, Finland. At 90m high, the hill is actually human-made. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Northern_Helsinki
f/g: Malminkartanonhuippu is the highest hill in Helsinki, Finland. Standing at 90 meters high, the hill is actually man-made. Learn more about Northern Helsinki on Wikivoyage. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Northern_Helsinki
-reviewed Matthew (WMF) (talk) 02:11, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 02:15, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Two yellow longnose butterflyfish. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Forcipiger_flavissimus_Yellow_Longnose_Butterflyfish_PNG_by_Nick_Hobgood.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: Two yellow longnose butterflyfish. These fish are widespread throughout the tropical waters of the Indo-Pacific area; from Eastern Africa to Hawaii. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Forcipiger_flavissimus_Yellow_Longnose_Butterflyfish_PNG_by_Nick_Hobgood.jpg
-reviewed Matthew (WMF) (talk) 02:11, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:35, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Proofread Charles Dicken’s “Great Expectations” as part of validation month on English Wikisource in November. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Index:Great_Expectations.djvu
f/g: Read Charles Dicken’s “Great Expectations” on freely licensed Wikisource. And while you’re at it, help proofread it as part of Validation Month! https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Index:Great_Expectations.djvu
added "English Wikisource" to the tweet. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 02:37, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI ((ok))67.180.61.213 02:14, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Edit “People" on Wikipedia and contribute to the greatest source of knowledge for the people, by the people! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People
f/g: People edit Wikipedia from all around the world, but ironically the article for “people” is a bit scant. Help edit today’s article for improvement, “People,” and contribute to the greatest source of knowledge for the people by the people! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People
-reviewed, small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 02:37, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:07, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Minyan: quorum of ten Jewish male adults needed for certain religious obligations: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/minyan
f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Minyan: Hebrew Etymology, the word Minya refers to the minimum number Jewish adults (10) required for a communal religious service. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/minyan
-reviewed, small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 02:37, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnow DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:56, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #DidYouKnow that if you type “about:Mozilla” in the Firefox address bar, a cryptic message will appear on your screen? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Mozilla
f/g: #DidYouKnow: that “The Book of Mozilla” is a computer Easter egg found in Firefox, the Mozilla web browser? You can view the cryptic text for yourself by typing “about:Mozilla” in the address bar of the browser. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_Mozilla
-reviewed, small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 02:37, 14 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 15

Gorlitz blog DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 19:19, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: The Upper Lusatian Library of Sciences in Görlitz, Germany hosted the second stop of "GLAM on Tour" to much success.

https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/14/treasure-behind-old-walls

f/g: The Upper Lusatian Library of Sciences in Görlitz, Germany hosted the second stop of "GLAM on Tour" in the hopes of fostering further collaboration.

Made minor tweaks. Looks postable, but if we want to make the Wikimedia connection clearer (for those who don't know "GLAM on Tour"), we could do something like this instead:

T: As part of "GLAM on Tour", German Wikimedians visited the Upper Lusatian Library of Sciences in Görlitz https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/14/treasure-behind-old-walls/ #GLAMWiki
f/g: The Upper Lusatian Library of Sciences in Görlitz, Germany hosted German Wikimedians as the second stop of "GLAM on Tour", in the hopes of fostering further collaboration. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/14/treasure-behind-old-walls/

Regards, Tbayer (WMF) (talk) 19:09, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

En Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:31, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Manchar Lake in the Pakistani province of Sindh is the largest lake in South Asia. Learn more @Wikivoyage! https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Sindh

LGTM (en:Lake Manchar seems less sure about the superlative, but let's hope the WV folks have vetted that). Regards, Tbayer (WMF) (talk) 19:09, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:12, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: A view into the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cave_26,_Ajanta.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: A view into the Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India. The caves date back to the 2nd century and served as Buddhist monuments. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cave_26,_Ajanta.jpg

LGTM. Regards, Tbayer (WMF) (talk) 19:09, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:52, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: "A Brief Study of Mahatma Gandhi” has just been added to Wikisource. Read it on freely licensed Wikisource. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/A_Brief_Study_of_Mahatma_Gandhi
f/g: “A Brief Study of Mahatma Gandhi” by Rajaram Gogate has just been added to Wikisource. Read it on freely licensed Wikisource. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/A_Brief_Study_of_Mahatma_Gandhi

Suggest these tweaks to avoid repetition, and to use the official tagline (btw, WS is mostly PD, not just freely licensed):

T/F/G: Read "A Brief Study of Mahatma Gandhi” , one of the newest additions to Wikisource, the free library. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/A_Brief_Study_of_Mahatma_Gandhi

Regards, Tbayer (WMF) (talk) 19:09, 15 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

OnThisDay DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:25, 16 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #OnThisDay: in 1971 Intel released the world’s first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_4004
f/g: #OnThisDay: in 1971 Intel released the world’s first commercial single-chip microprocessor, the 4004. The feat was made possible by the use of the then-new silicon gate technology. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_4004

November 18-November 22

November 18

Wikipedian in Residence Blog DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 19:15, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Dorothy Howard sheds some light on what it means to be a consortium-based Wikipedian in Residence. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/15/wikipedian-in-residence/

Tweaked a bit (see e.g. [1]), LGTM. On Twitter, I would add the #GLAMwiki hashtag, and use her Twitter handle:

T: .@DorothyR_Howard sheds some light on what it means to be a consortium-based Wikipedian in Residence. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/15/wikipedian-in-residence/ #GLAMWiki

Regards, Tbayer (WMF) (talk) 01:19, 16 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:50, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: In Zanzibar, take a guided spice tour, see plantations and sample exotic fruits and spices. More @Wikivoyage. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Zanzibar
f/g: In Zanzibar, you can take a guided spice tour, see plantations and sample exotic fruits and spices. To get more travel ideas, visit Wikivoyage. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Zanzibar
reviewed. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:45, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:54, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: A panoramic view of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crater_Lake_winter_pano2.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: A panoramic view of Crater Lake in Crater Lake National Park, Oregon, from Rim Village. The lake was formed 7,700 years ago by the collapse of the volcano Mount Mazama. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Crater_Lake_winter_pano2.jpg
reviewed. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:45, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:52, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Read “Macbeth” and other Shakespearean classics on Wikisource, the free library! https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Tragedy_of_Macbeth/Act_I
reviewed. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:45, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnow DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:54, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #DidYouKnow the “Line-Crossing Ceremony” is an initiation rite that sailors conduct when crossing the Equator? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line-crossing_ceremony
f/g: #DidYouKnow that the “Line-Crossing Ceremony” is an initiation rite that naval ships conduct at sea when crossing the Equator? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line-crossing_ceremony
reviewed. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:45, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Draft trademark policy post

t: The @Wikimedia Foundation has released a draft trademark policy for public consultation. Join the discussion: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/18/call-for-input-on-the-new-trademark-policy/
f/g: The Wikimedia Foundation has released a draft trademark policy for public consultation. Learn more and participate in the discussion at the link below. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/18/call-for-input-on-the-new-trademark-policy/
Looks good. CMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:57, 18 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 19

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:26, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: The Saint-Pierre and Miquelon islands are the only remnant of the colonial empire of New France. Learn more here: https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Saint_Pierre_and_Miquelon
f/g: Saint-Pierre and Miquelon are a small group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean. The islands represent the sole remaining vestige of a once vast French empire in North America. Learn more about the islands at Wikivoyage: https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Saint_Pierre_and_Miquelon
small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 03:57, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:41, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: St. George Church in Kolomenskoe Park, Moscow, Russia. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kolomenskoe_in_white_-_Dec12_-_01_wooden_church.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: St. George Church in Kolomenskoe Park, Moscow, Russia. The church was built in 1685 in Northern Russia, later relocated to Moscow and restored between 2008 and 2011. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kolomenskoe_in_white_-_Dec12_-_01_wooden_church.jpg
looks good. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 03:57, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:45, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: With the Christmas holiday soon approaching, help edit today’s article for improvement, “Silent Night.” #TAFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Night
f/g: With the Christmas holiday soon approaching, help edit today’s article for improvement, “Silent Night,” the popular carol by Austrian composer Franz Xaver Gruber. #TAFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silent_Night
looks good. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 03:57, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:53, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: : English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Omega (noun). The end; the final, last or ultimate in a series. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/omega
f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Omega (noun). The final letter of the Greek Alphabet. (Idiomatic) The end; the final, last or ultimate in a series. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/omega
looks good. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 03:57, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

OnThisDay DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:27, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #OnThisDay in 1863, U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address
f/g: : #OnThisDay: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at the dedication ceremony for the military cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The carefully crafted address is largely regarded as one of the greatest speeches in U.S. history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gettysburg_Address
small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 03:57, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Tighe's blog post Done

t: Wikipedia Education Program kicks off in Saudi Arabia: http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/19/wikipedia-education-program-saudi-arabia/
fb/g+: Students in Saudi Arabia replace book translation assignment with Wikipedia translations, contributing to the free availability of information in Arabic through the Wikipedia Education Program.

http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/19/wikipedia-education-program-saudi-arabia/

-reviewed the tweet. I'm not sure I understand the meaning of "unpublishable" in this FB post. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 19:18, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]
OK, adjusted and posting! -- LiAnna Davis (WMF) (talk) 20:58, 19 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Patterns blog post Done

T: Organizing Wikimedia activities? Don't reinvent the wheel. Find/share practical solutions in the "patterns" library: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/19/learning-patterns-new-way-share-important-lessons/
F/G: A new "learning patterns" library collects practical problems and solutions for organizing Wikimedia activities such as edit-a-thons, workshops or outreach: https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/19/learning-patterns-new-way-share-important-lessons/

Regards, Tbayer (WMF) (talk) 02:24, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Reviewed by Guillaume, posted. Regards, Tbayer (WMF) (talk) 09:22, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 20

VP of Engineering Done Matthew (WMF) (talk) 21:12, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: The Wikimedia Foundation is looking for a Vice President of Engineering. Click here for more details about the job and how to apply:

https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/20/wikimedia-foundation-is-looking-for-a-vice-president-of-engineering/

looks great. Posting now. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 21:12, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

WMF C&D letter DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:02, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: The @Wikimedia Foundation has sent a cease and desist letter to WikiPR re: paid advocacy editing. #blackhat https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/19/wikimedia-foundation-sends-cease-and-desist-letter-to-wikipr/
f/g: The Wikimedia Foundation has sent a cease and desist letter to WikiPR. The letter demands the company cease editing Wikipedia until it complies with the conditions of the Wikipedia community's ban, which followed an investigation into sockpuppetry and paid advocacy editing. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/19/wikimedia-foundation-sends-cease-and-desist-letter-to-wikipr/
good to go. CMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 02:21, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:02, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Visit the Wikivoyage talk page to submit your comments and suggestions for a new Main Page! https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Talk:Main_Page#Carousel_of_Progress
f/g: Wikivoyage is currently working on a new idea for its Main Page and would like to hear your comments and suggestions. Visit the talk page to view the discussion! https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Talk:Main_Page#Carousel_of_Progress
small edit. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:26, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:02, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: The Prague astronomical clock in Old Town, Czech Republic. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Czech-2013-Prague-Astronomical_clock_face.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: The Prague astronomical clock in Old Town, Czech Republic. The clock was installed in 1410 by clock-makers Mi Mikuláš of Kadaň and Jan Šindel, and is the oldest functioning astronomical clock in the world. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Czech-2013-Prague-Astronomical_clock_face.jpg
lgtm. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:26, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:58, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: With November halfway over, make sure to read Wikisource’s text of the month, “The Laws of Hammurabi, King of Babylonia.” https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Laws_of_Hammurabi,_King_of_Babylonia
lgtm. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:26, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:02, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Help edit today's article for improvement, "Exploration," and advance the worlds largest free encyclopedia. #TAFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploration
f/g: Contribute to today’s article for improvement “Exploration,” and help others on their quest to acquire free knowledge! #TAFI https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploration
lgtm. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:26, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

OnThisDay DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:02, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: #OnThisDay: in 1998 the first module of the international Space Station, Zarya, was launched into space. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zarya
lgtm. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:26, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Sage's blog post Done -- LiAnna Davis (WMF) (talk) 19:31, 20 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: How to make a Wikipedian angry? #plagiarism. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/20/how-to-make-a-wikipedian-angry/
f/g: How to make a Wikipedian angry: plagiarize. See this report on plagiarism on the English Wikipedia. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/20/how-to-make-a-wikipedian-angry/
I added "#plagiarism" to the tweet, too.

November 21

EN Wikivoyage

~~t/f/g: Nelson, England is the only town in Europe named after a pub. Learn more on Wikivoyage. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Nelson_(England)~~

I'm uncomfortable enough with this one to block it getting on SM. I don't think we should make that claim unless we're completely convinced it is accurate. I think there's no citation on this easily findable, but happy if I'm wrong. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:15, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:32, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: A picture of Mono Lake, in Mono County, California, United States. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mono_Lake_Old_Marina_August_2013_012.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: A picture of Mono Lake, in Mono County, California, United States. The lake is located directly to the east of Yosemite National Park. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mono_Lake_Old_Marina_August_2013_012.jpg

LGTM. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:15, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:49, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Help edit today’s article for improvement “Ghost Story,” and join others to clear the cobwebs off of it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_story

small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:15, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:27, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Yana (noun). (Buddhism) Any of the three vehicles of Buddhist practice; Mahayana, Hinayana and Vajrayana. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary%3AWord_of_the_day
f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Yana (noun). (Buddhism) Any of the three vehicles of Buddhist practice; Mahayana, Hinayana and Vajrayana. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Wiktionary%3AWord_of_the_day

Link? Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:15, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnow DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:39, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t~~: #DidYouKnow that life expectancy in the Middle Ages was relatively high? For other common misconceptions click below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions~~

f/g: #DidYouKnow: that life expectancy in the Middle Ages wasn’t as low as you may have thought? A relatively high infant mortality rate influenced the average, but a 21-year old man in medieval England, for example, could have been expected to live to the age of 64 or higher. To learn more about other common misconceptions click below: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_common_misconceptions

I also don't trust this one. It's based on a single source and one that refers to a book that we can't necessarily see easily. I would suggest picking another mis-conception or another topic. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 01:15, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

How about this? DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:45, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: With a floor area of 3.05 by 1.8 meters (10' by 6'), Quay House in Conwy, Wales, is the smallest in Great Britain. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallest_House_in_Great_Britain
f/g: Quay House in Conwy, Wales, is reputed to be the smallest in Great Britain. The house has a floor area of 3.05 metre by 1.8 metre (10 feet by 6 feet) and a height of 10 feet 2 inches. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smallest_House_in_Great_Britain

Reviewed. CMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:35, 21 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 22

OAuth DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:40, 23 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: The #OAuth extension, which can streamline third-party application usage, is now available on all Wikimedia wikis. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/22/oauth-on-wikimedia-wikis/
f/g: The OAuth extension is now available on all Wikimedia wikis. The extension aims to streamline third-party application workflow on Wikimedia sites like Wikipedia. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/22/oauth-on-wikimedia-wikis/

-reviewed. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 23:57, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Developing Distributedly blog DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:03, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Engineer Arthur Richards shares insights into the process of long-distance collaboration @Wikimedia Foundation. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/22/developing-distributedly-part-2/
f/g: Ever wondered how co-workers at the Wikimedia Foundation collaborate across the four continents where they work in support of Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects? Sr. Software Engineer Arthur Richards shares his insights into the technology and routines that make long-distance synchronization possible. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/22/developing-distributedly-part-2/

reviewed. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 22:49, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:18, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: The Handunugoda Tea Estate in Unawatuna, is the world’s only producer of Virgin White Tea. Learn more at Wikivoyage https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Unawatuna
f/g: The Handunugoda Tea Estate in Unawatuna, Sri Lanka, is the world’s only producer of Virgin White Tea. Learn more at Wikivoyage https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Unawatuna
LGTM. guillom 10:44, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikipedia POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 19:12, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: English Wikipedia #PictureoftheDay: Posthumous official presidential portrait of U.S. President John F. Kennedy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:John_F_Kennedy_Official_Portrait.jpg
This isn't a Commons POTD, but an en.wp POTD. The text is fine, but the paragraph header is inconsistent, so I just wanted to flag it FYI. guillom 10:44, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:56, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Join other Wikisourcerors and proofread “Pictures from Italy” as part of validation month for November! https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Index:Pictures_From_Italy.djvu
Made some minor tweaks, LGTM. guillom 10:44, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:10, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: zygon (noun). An affinity or connection in a piece of music between tones, chords, or phrases. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/zygon
f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: zygon (noun). An affinity or connection in a piece of music between tones, chords, or phrases, such that one part appears to repeat, imitate, or derive from the other. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/zygon
I've lowercased the word because Zygon is very different from 'zygon' :) LGTM. guillom 10:44, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

OnThisDay DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:52, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #OnThisDay in 1869, Scotland built one of the last clipper ships ever built, and the only one still surviving today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutty_Sark
f/g: #OnThisDay in 1869, Scotland built Cutty Sark, one of the last clipper ships ever built, and the only one still surviving today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cutty_Sark
Added a comma, LGTM. guillom 10:44, 22 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 25-November 27

November 25

Diversity Conference DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:48, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Deutschland hosted over 80 Wikimedians in Berlin for first Wikimedia Diversity Conference @WikimediaDE https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/25/diversity-conference-brings-wikimedians-to-berlin/
f/g: Wikimedia Deutschland hosted over 80 Wikimedians in Berlin for the first ever Wikimedia Diversity Conference. The conference provided an opportunity to discuss the challenges and solutions for bringing more diversity to the Wikimedia movement.

https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/25/diversity-conference-brings-wikimedians-to-berlin/

small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:25, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wikidata blog post DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:02, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Introducing the new "concept cloud" @Wikidata, a free knowledge base used by Wikipedia. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/25/wikidata-concept-cloud/
f/g: Introducing the new "concept cloud" on Wikidata, a free knowledge base about the world that can be read and edited by humans and machines alike. Wikidata is increasingly being used for structured data on Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/25/wikidata-concept-cloud/

Reviewed. CMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:55, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Wiki Loves Monuments RT (by @WikiCommons, @Wikipedia, @Wikimedia) DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:02, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

https://twitter.com/wikimonuments/status/403135842798944258

Looks good. CMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:55, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:35, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: This month’s featured travel topic @Wikivoyage is “Teaching English Abroad.” https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Teaching_English1
f/g: This month’s featured travel topic on Wikivoyage is “Teaching English Abroad.” For some, it’s the basis of long-term travel plans; for others, a handy way to pick up extra money during a journey. Learn more at the link below. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Teaching_English

small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:38, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 19:58, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: The façade of the Almudena Cathedral at dusk, in Madrid, Spain. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catedral_de_la_Almudena_-_130826_211731.jpg
f/g: The façade of the Almudena Cathedral at dusk, in Madrid, Spain. Pope John Paul II had the cathedral constructed in 1993. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Catedral_de_la_Almudena_-_130826_211731.jpg

small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:38, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:34, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Today’s random work on English Wikisource: 1923 poem “You are not Beautiful” by American poet Clark Ashton Smith. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/You_are_not_Beautiful

small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:38, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:46, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: EN Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Weir. An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/weir
f/g: English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Weir (noun). An adjustable dam placed across a river to regulate the flow of water downstream. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/weir

LGTM. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:38, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

OnThisDay DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 23:45, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #OnThisDay in 1999, the U.N. established the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_for_the_Elimination_of_Violence_against_Women
f/g: #OnThisDay in 1999, the United Nations established the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women to commemorate the murder of three sisters for resistance against the Trujillo dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Day_for_the_Elimination_of_Violence_against_Women

small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 18:38, 25 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

November 26

Chelsea rapp DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:44, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: During times of uncertainty, Chelsea used Wikipedia to find her passion in retroviral genetics. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/26/chelsea-rapp/
f/g: Lacking guidance, Chelsea used the resources of Wikipedia as a roadmap that paved the way to her career in retroviral genetics. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/26/chelsea-rapp/

Creative Commons 4.0 DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:32, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Congratulations to @CreativeCommons for releasing version 4.0 of their license suite! http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/26/creative-commons-version-4-0/
f/g: As a long-time supporter and user of Creative Commons, Wikimedia congratulates CC on releasing version 4.0 of their license suite! The new version is the result of a two year process started by CC to create a more international, adoptable, and long-lasting license. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/26/creative-commons-version-4-0/

EN Wikivoyage

t: Lausanne is the smallest city in the world to have a metro system. Visit @Wikivoyage and and learn more. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lausanne
f/g: Lausanne is the smallest city in the world to have a metro system. Visit @Wikivoyage and discover more about this Swiss city. https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Lausanne

I'm not sure this is true. See the Citation Needed tag on that point of fact in the En.WP article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lausanne Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:38, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:35, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: The underside of a European garden spider in its web. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Araneus_diadematus_(Clerck,_1757).JPG

LGTM. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:38, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 19:13, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Visit the help section on @Wiksource to learn how to download and read your favorite material offline. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Help:Reading_offline
f/g: Visit the help section on Wikisource to learn how to download and read your favorite material on the go. Enjoy it on your eReader or other device. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/Help:Reading_offline

small edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:38, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wiktionary

t/f/g: : English Wiktionary #WordoftheDay: Unearthly (Adjective). Not of earth; non-terrestrial. https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/unearthly

seems a little boring to me. Can we skip Wiktionary and something else? Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:38, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

DidYouKnow DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:34, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #DidYouKnow that an old Tulip Poplar tree named The Queens Giant is probably the oldest living thing in the New York metropolitan area? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Giant
f/g: #DidYouKnow that an old Tulip Poplar tree named The Queens Giant is probably the oldest living thing in the New York metropolitan area? It is estimated to be between 350 and 400 years old. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queens_Giant

My spidey sense says this isn't a photo of the Queens Giant, given how small it looks in perspective (is that really 133 ft. tall?) Maybe it doesn't matter, maybe it will get someone to take a photo of the actual tree? Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:38, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

RT DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 19:38, 26 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: https://twitter.com/mnylc/status/404995447720124417

November 27

Wiki loves Monuments DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 00:28, 28 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: German war cemetery photo wins special award in #WikiLovesMonuments 2013. @Europeanaeu https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/27/wiki-loves-monuments-2013/
f/g: German war cemetery photo wins competition for best World War I related picture in Wiki Loves Monuments 2013. https://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/27/wiki-loves-monuments-2013/

added Europeana twitter handle. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 23:27, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Konkani Vishkawosh DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:24, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: With @CISA2K program, Konkani encyclopedia publisher releases entire tome under a free license; digitization begins. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/26/konkani-vishkawosh-free-license/
f/g: The Centre for Internet & Society works with Konkani Vishkawosh (encyclopedia) publisher Goa University to release entire tome under a free license. Volunteers are now digitizing the text to seed a Konkani Wikipedia and for many other uses. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/26/konkani-vishkawosh-free-license/

Reviewed. CMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 17:53, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Score extension DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 19:16, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Make music on Wikipedia! A new score extension allows users to render musical scores as PNGs and create audio files. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/27/adding-musical-scores-to-wikimedia/
f/g: Make music on Wikipedia, Wikisource and other Wikimedia sites! A new score extension allows users to render musical scores as PNG images and to create audio and MIDI files. http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/11/27/adding-musical-scores-to-wikimedia/

Lookin good. CMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 17:53, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikivoyage DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 22:45, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Some Baltic Sea ferries offer relatively inexpensive four-bed cabins. Discover other travel tips @Wikivoyage! https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Baltic_Sea_ferries
f/g: A 40-hour cruise on some Baltic Sea ferries can cost as little as 10€ for a four-bed cabin. Discover more deals and travel tips on Wikivoyage! https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Baltic_Sea_ferries

LGTM Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:58, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

Commons POTD DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 17:51, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: panoramic view from Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon to Hong Kong Island. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:13-08-08-hongkong-by-RalfR-Panorama2.jpg
f/g: Wikimedia Commons #PictureoftheDay: panoramic view from Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon to Hong Kong Island. The image was taken during Wikimania 2013 Hong Kong. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:13-08-08-hongkong-by-RalfR-Panorama2.jpg

Tweet was too long, so broke it into two. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:57, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

EN Wikisource DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 21:48, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Today’s English Wikisource random work is “The Prince,” by Niccolo Machiavelli. https://en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Prince_(Marriott)

couple edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:57, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

TAFI DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 18:09, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t/f/g: Today’s article for improvement is “Raisin bread.” Help edit it and contribute to the world's biggest encyclopedia! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raisin_bread

some edits. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:57, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

OnThisDay DoneCMonterrey (WMF) (talk) 20:39, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]

t: #OnThisDay in 2001, a hydrogen atmosphere was discovered on the extrasolar plant Osiris by the Hubble Telescope https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osiris_(planet)
f/g: #OnThisDay in 2001, a hydrogen atmosphere was discovered on the extrasolar plant Osiris by the Hubble Space Telescope, the first atmosphere detected on an extrasolar planet. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osiris_(planet)

Shortened tweet to char. limit. Matthew (WMF) (talk) 00:57, 27 November 2013 (UTC)[reply]