User talk:Howard the Duck/Archive21

ITN for Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao

On 3 May, 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Ricky Hatton vs. Manny Pacquiao, which you recently nominated and substantially updated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the In the news candidates page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 04:39, 3 May 2009 (UTC)

WikiCup Newsletter XV

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ITN for Typhoon Chan-hom (2009)

On 9 May, 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Typhoon Chan-hom (2009), which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the In the news candidates page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 06:17, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

File:Philippine local government.png

Error: barangays is repeated for the independent cities of an autonomous region. --seav (talk) 16:45, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

I noticed that too on the file I have (probably a week ago) and I'll fix it by the weekend. –Howard the Duck 16:48, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

P.S.: If you noticed the legend for the arrows is also screwed up; I'll suggest hiding it for the meantime. –Howard the Duck 16:50, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

File:Philippine local government.png

This image that you made has a dashed line coming from the president... The legend on the image says that this indicates "direct relation", but the caption on the article says the president exercises only "general supervision". Is this a mistake on the image, and if so, could you fix it? Thanks. Also, a source for this chart would be good, if possible. TheCoffee (talk) 03:09, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

Also, the right side of the chart has a line from "barangays" to more "barangays". TheCoffee (talk) 03:11, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

And I just realized Seav informed you about this right above, so nevermind. :) TheCoffee (talk) 03:12, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

I'll be fixing this when I get home later. –Howard the Duck 06:02, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

It should be OK now. –Howard the Duck 14:36, 15 May 2009 (UTC)

Re: Template:Basketballbox

Good idea. But looking at the example at User talk:Howard the Duck/Template3, I don't like how 3OT is all the way to the right next to venue name. Ideally, it should be in the center between score and venue.—Chris! _ct 05:56, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

I can't quite picture it. I've been "imagining ideas" on where to put it. Is it like this:

Date

Report

Boston 100, Chicago 101

OT

Venue

ABC

–Howard the Duck 06:02, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Look better now.—Chris! _ct 06:27, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

Instead of another row, I just added a nonbreaking space ( ) instead. It gives the same effect. Can I change the template now? It looks okay on IE and on other resolutions. –Howard the Duck 06:31, 17 May 2009 (UTC)

WikiCup Newsletter XVI

Delivered for the WikiCup by  ROBOTIC GARDEN  at 09:10, 18 May 2009 (UTC). To report errors see the talk page.

Invitation

Hello, I noticed you've made edits to University of the Philippines (UP) and UP–related articles and thought you might want to support our recent proposal to create the WikiProject University of the Philippines. We've recently revamped the proposal and started a drive to push the approval of this project. We have a lot of articles that may be under this project and we would like assistance and support for its approval. Hope we'll have a very positive response. Go Fighting Maroons!

P.S. You can look at the preliminary drafts of the project in here. Thanks! --The Wandering Traveler^{WIKIPROJECT UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!} 06:27, 19 May 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Ateneo – La Salle rivalry

On June 6, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ateneo – La Salle rivalry, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Giants27 03:49, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

FLC 3b review

Hello, I noticed that a recent FLC that you nominated failed because of the criterion 3b. I have started a review of the criterion here, and any comments or opinions that you have about it would be more than welcome. Thanks, Scorpion⁰⁴²² 23:20, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

Fie!

Your listing the "Red Wings win..." prospective headline above the "Penguins win..." entry at WP:ITN/C unquestionably jinxed Detroit, for whose loss you are, it seems, to blame. Now, the Pens are my favorite Eastern Conference team, and I have a proper hatred for Hockeytown, such that I'd usually be thrilled with the result, but the Pittsburgh win cost me three of my NHL playoff pools, including one in which a significant sum was at issue. How do you propose to remedy this? I think we could settle for two barnstars (where "barnstar" = "thousand dollars")... 69.212.20.241 (talk) 04:06, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

In my defense I posted both outcomes. Heh. –Howard the Duck 05:05, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Oh wait, on Game 6, there was only one possible outcome (Red Wings winning) so that was probably it. That is SOP in ITN/C anyway so... –Howard the Duck 05:06, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Well, I meant that in listing the two potential results, you posted the Red Wings item higher, unnecessarily tempting fate. But, of course, why you are to be blamed is not as important as that you are blamed. You have been freed of your pecuniary obligations, though, by a countrymate of yours: I received today an e-mail from a gentleman who was formerly in government in the Philippines and who has millions of dollars waiting to be removed from the country, one-half of which he will share with me after I pay a small fee to assist him. I've given over my bank information and expect to be rolling in the dough directly. Joe 18:04, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Can I have at least a share? LOL.

Now if someone can tell me how to jinx the Lakers... –Howard the Duck 18:08, 13 June 2009 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Hapee Toothpaste

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My bad, looks like you didn't have a whole lot to do with this other than the page move where Twinkle identified you as the original author. Sorry for the inconvenience. Matt (talk) 23:05, 15 June 2009 (UTC)

These gadgets are like bots -- they get to be really stupid sometimes... –Howard the Duck 02:00, 16 June 2009 (UTC)

The local government unit daigram

Hi I'm a grad student from UST. I just want to ask from where did you get the organizational chart of the Local Government units? is it the official? Thanks so much!

Ray John —Preceding unsigned comment added by 202.147.26.10 (talk) 00:45, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

I got it from a book written by the provincial administrator of Bulacan, although I forgot who she is or the title. I'd look for it later. –Howard the Duck 04:37, 23 June 2009 (UTC)

ok. thanks so much!could the book be "Philippine Politics and Governance: Challenges to Democratization and Development" by Encarnacion, Tadem?

Ray John

I'll look for it at a library later today. –Howard the Duck 22:41, 2 July 2009 (UTC)

Problem with DYK

Hello! Your submission of UAAP Season 72 basketball tournaments at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Geraldk (talk) 01:28, 24 June 2009 (UTC)

DYK for UAAP Season 72 basketball tournaments

On June 28, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article UAAP Season 72 basketball tournaments, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Backslash Forwardslash 08:35, 28 June 2009 (UTC)

DYK for NCAA Season 85 basketball tournaments

On June 30, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article NCAA Season 85 basketball tournaments, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 02:35, 30 June 2009 (UTC)

SVGified logo

You are invited to participate in a discussion at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Football#PNG better than SVG if the logo is copyrighted ?. Arteyu ? _{Blame it on me !} 17:20, 5 July 2009 (UTC)

Bold Text

Please do not take out the bold text in articles like All My Life (TV series) and Adik Sa'Yo. The bold text is very important. What if a reader read this page and could not see? The bold text makes it easier to understand the words. Do not revert my edits on the said article. Thank You GMA Fan 6:44PM 23 July 2009 (UTC)

LOL. I'll this to a third party, which WILL rule in my favor. –Howard the Duck 08:54, 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Please stop taking away the bold text. The bold text is very important. I'm one of those people who can't see very well so I have to boldface the text so i can read it. Other people can't read light text. Please stop taking away the bold text in articles. Thank You for your cooperation. GMA Fan 3:54PM 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Please be aware of the three revert rule in your edits on Adik Sa'Yo. This appears to be a content dispute and all parties are subject to block if reverting without discussion continues. -- Mufka ^{(u) (t) (c)} 00:21, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

OK, i give up. I won't bold text anymore. Is that all right with you? Please send me a reply. Thank You. GMA Fan 11:07PM 24 July 2009 (UTC)

Good. It is senseless to boldface them without lengthy summaries anyway. –Howard the Duck 13:39, 25 July 2009 (UTC)

• I Promise i will not bold text in articles like Zorro (Philippine TV series). If someone bold text in that article, let me know. Are we friends now? Please send me a reply.

Thank You for your cooperation. GMA Fan

Hypothetical situations

I wonder could they be given their own page (Wikipedia:In the news section on the Main Page/Hypothetical situations) as they seem like a good idea, will soon disappear into the archives and are taking up much of the talk page anyway? I just noticed them and perhaps there are those who have not. --candle•wicke 23:21, 27 July 2009 (UTC)

You can do anything with it. –Howard the Duck 00:16, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Done. --candle•wicke 03:50, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

UP Diliman

Check this out Talk:University_of_the_Philippines,_Diliman#Requested_Move --Dihamsal (talk) 11:59, 28 July 2009 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free media (File:NCAA Philippines new logo.PNG)

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DYK for Gec Chia

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ITN for 2009 BWF World Championships

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--Spencer^{T♦Nominate!} 00:44, 19 August 2009 (UTC)

Orphaned non-free image (File:Gilas logo.png)

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DYK for Tado Jimenez

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Interesting signature

I didnt wanna fix it before showing/asking. ur last comment at ITN/C. how did u manage to split ur signature like that lol. half of it is down the after the molecule talk. -- Ashish-g55 03:16, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

bah seems like u fixed it already -- Ashish-g55 03:18, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

I originally placed my reply on that part, then I got lost due to the very long discussion, found the proper place, copied my signature to the proper place, then the last part got left out. It should be OK now. –Howard the Duck 03:19, 29 August 2009 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of List of Philippine television ratings for 2008

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Proposed deletion of List of Philippine television ratings for 2009

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WP:NOTDIRECTORY

If you don't like WP:NOTDIRECTORY, then get consensus to have it changed. In the meantime, the schedules must go. WP:NOTDIRECTORY is explicit on this point. "an article on a ... station should not list ... current schedules". I'm very sorry you do not like our policy. Also, please note that debate surrounding a policy does not mean the policy is suspended until there is consensus. Consensus already existed to have the policy put in place. Consensus can change, but until it does change, the policy remains in place. Lack of consensus to change it does not mean consensus has changed to vacate the policy. --Hammersoft (talk) 12:58, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

But the application of the policy is disputed. The policy is not disputed, but the manner of application is. Until this is resolved (such as removal of the disputed template, I'd continue to revert that. –Howard the Duck 13:03, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

• So you are saying that you will revert war to have your way then? --Hammersoft (talk) 13:06, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

No, I'm saying resolve the issue first there, to make sure the disputed template is removed. A policy/guideline with a disputed template doesn't have that much traction. –Howard the Duck 13:09, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

• A policy/guideline with a disputed template has 100% traction until there is consensus to void it. You're quite wrong. The policy is quite explicit. There's no consensus to void it. Schedules go. If you insist on revert warring to include it, you'll find yourself blocked, I'm sure. --Hammersoft (talk) 13:16, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

• On the contrary, this was also the situation with the TV episode debate a few months back, with either party quoting a policy page that is disputed which wasn't followed by everyone. Considering you are one of the people discussing the issue, I'd perhaps look for a third party to find out if there is really "a consensus" on the issue. Your insistence on this matter is related to your position in the issue; the issue has to be resolved first there. If the issue is resolved, and the disputed template is removed, then there's no more reason for me to revert. –Howard the Duck 13:24, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

I will make an enquiry on a matter on that page, and I would like an uninvolved editor to answer me whether the policy is disputed or not. If it is still disputed, then it doesn't hold that much traction, and can be ignored. –Howard the Duck 13:25, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

ITN for EuroBasket 2009

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--BorgQueen (talk) 09:57, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

ITN for Renault Formula One crash controversy

On 21 September 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Renault Formula One crash controversy, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the candidates page.

--BorgQueen (talk) 16:14, 21 September 2009 (UTC)

Team roster template

Hello! I was just wondering if you know where I can find some easy guide to designing and editing a basketball team roster template. Thanks in advance! ^_^ 124.105.30.10 (talk) 23:39, 22 September 2009 (UTC)

You can look at the code and hack it yourself. That's how I did it... –Howard the Duck 11:43, 23 September 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the tip! ^_^ BULARAN (talk) 06:36, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

DYK for UAAP Season 72 men's basketball tournament

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PeterSymonds (talk) 15:55, 29 September 2009 (UTC) 20:42, 30 September 2009 (UTC)

Fair use rationale for File:Philippine Patriots logo.jpg

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DYK nomination of Tony Chua

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Vandalism on the Talk n' text Tropang texters ROSTER template (Ginawang Lakers!)

Greetings! So that you may know: Someone seems to have copy-pasted the names of the LA Lakers on to the TNT roster template...vandalism! Last revision on the page was from IP # 124.104.112.100. Maybe we have to see the revision history... BULARAN on 120.28.162.207 (talk) 09:53, 17 October 2009 (UTC)

DYK for Tony Chua

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NW (Talk) 21:57, 21 October 2009 (UTC)