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In recognition of your many great new articles written on Ford-related topics, most recently Elaine Didier. Wikipedia is lucky to have a user as talented and motivated as you! Thanks so much! Michael Barera (talk) 22:39, 16 January 2013 (UTC)
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For your well-written and comprehensive biography on Elaine Didier (you even got the cats=P). Thank you.Smallman12q (talk) 05:55, 17 January 2013 (UTC)

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{{help}} regarding Eric Daman Photo

Hi Uzma

Thanks for your support with the creation of the Eric Daman page on Wikipedia. I followed your advice and uploaded a photo for Eric Daman. You mentioned you would place it on the page if I got it to you which I appreciate greatly. Its here File:Eric Daman.png Please let me know if I need to provide anything further. Best, Brianleeboyce Brianleeboyce (talk) 20:16, 23 January 2013 (UTC)

The image has a few licensing issues. Once those are addressed, we can add the photo of Eric Daman into the Wikipedia article. -- Uzma Gamal (talk) 14:20, 24 January 2013 (UTC)

DYK for Elaine Didier

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Sweet! -- Uzma Gamal (talk) 16:14, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

John Collins Covell DYK nomination

Uzma, thank you tremendously for reviewing my article for John Collins Covell. I've added a request for assistance from the graphics lab here. Thanks again! -- Caponer (talk) 22:46, 2 February 2013 (UTC)

  • UG, thanks again for your incredible contributions to Wikipedia and for taking the time to review my article and approve my hook for Did You Know! -- --Caponer (talk) 03:10, 3 February 2013 (UTC)

Thanks again

because your tip at the Help Desk resolved my issue perfectly. – Athaenara ✉ 07:03, 3 February 2013 (UTC)

Cape Wrath.

Uzma Gamal, I'd like to thank you for modifying/tidying up the Cape Wrath page.

My personal interest in the topic, is purely out of a love of the remoteness of the place, and whilst I did consider adding a totally new section for the Ozone Cafe, I didn't think it'd justify it (obviously, you do). What I fear though, is that the user 'QuintusPetillius' will deem any page devoted to the Ozone Cafe as 'advertising' - something that I'm certainly not interested in (and, I'm sure, that if John & Kay Ure were really interested in running a profitable business, they'd set it up where there's a far bigger footfall than where they are). I do admit that my first attempt at editing the page, may have seemed like 'advertising' (mentioning that food/drink/souveniers etc. were available), but I removed that very early on when QuintusPetillius started objecting. Indeed, if I was interested in advertising their business, surely I would have included a link to their web page - http://www.capewrath.org.uk/10_Ozone_Cafe.htm

What I'm primarily interested in, is introducing people to the area around Cape Wrath and it's remoteness - but, at the same time, attempting to provide some means of emergency help when they're there (there's no mobile signal coverage once you lose sight of the Kyle of Durness, and combined with the potential of old/spent MOD ordinance and the danger of the highest cliffs in the UK), does, in my view, justify the Ozone Cafe's telephone number being included. When I was last over there, I did ask about first aid/emergencies - primarily for the Ure's own sake, but he reassured me that they were able to get assistance there quickly, and that they were also able to provide first aid to others if need be (if I remember correctly, John did say that Kay used to be a nurse, but as to how long ago/whether her skills are fully up-to-date, I don't know (I suspect not) - thus, I didn't feel that it was right to mention this on the page).

If you agree with me, then perhaps the user QuintusPetillius will have less objection to you editing the page in some way to highlight the emergency angle/remoteness of the place I'm attempting to come from. Obviously, I have no idea as to whether you or, indeed QuintusPetillius has ever been to Cape Wrath - although I do speak from personal experience. The sense of remoteness and, at times, loneliness can seem overwhelming, especially when you look at your mobile and see no signal on it. Just knowing that, amongst that desolate place, help is available (albeit, from the only two people who now live on the peninsular - a small boat/ferry is required to cross the Kyle of Durness), is certainly reassuring. Gb009761 (talk) 12:58, 3 February 2013 (UTC)

Hi Uzma Gamal,
Thank you for responding so promptly.
Through spending many hours on the Cape Wrath peninsula, I have undertaken quite a bit of research for my own enjoyment/knowledge that I've gone to the lengths of establishing and verifying through reliable sources (that, if need be, could be called upon in a court of law), which I was prepared to share on the Cape Wrath Wikipedia page. _Unfortunately though, this will not now be happening - through the 'less than encouraging' responses I've received to a first time contributor from yourself and QuintusPetillius.
I am very aware that, whatever is published on the Internet (be it on Wikipedia or anywhere else), can be viewed as being authoritative (and thus, needs to be accurate, and wherever possible, independently verifiable). Unfortunately, a lot of my sources are not in an electronic format - and thus, cannot simply be "linked to" from a Wikipedia (or any other) web page. Indeed, although the Cape Wrath Range notices (which I receive via e-mail), are in an electronic format, they aren't published on the Internet directly by the MoD - and thus, again, aren't independently verifiable (which, according to what you've indicated, shouldn't actually be included on Wikipedia). With regards to Kay Ure and her nursing skills (of which, I did in fact see a reference to the said skills in a newspaper link you, yourself provided), I was not prepared to include that detail on Wikipedia (or anywhere else on the Internet - be it forums/blog posts etc.), until I'd gotten agreement from the lady herself - so, the fact that (as you've pointed out), it'd be against "Wikipedia rules" didn't even come into the reckoning. As to your comments that I should "edit a variety of articles and participate in some of its processes", this won't be happening for a number of reasons; a) I only wish to comment on subjects that I feel that I'm an expert on, b) the encouragement (or rather, lack of) that I've already received, and c) I've got a whole bunch of other things to be doing with the little spare time that I have.
Finally, whilst I'll continue to enjoy the wilderness that is Cape Wrath (when I can get up there - I live just outside of Glasgow, some 300 miles away), I won't be contributing any further of my knowledge to Wikipedia - as I don't wish to have the responsibility of educating people about Cape Wrath (which then, may encourage them to visit), without them being totally aware of the numerous risks (and where help can be obtained), of the area. Indeed, there have been incidents in the past where people have died on the Cape Wrath Peninsula (again, the electronic link to the article which would help verify this, is no longer accessible on the Web - it being first published on the London Evening Standard website on the 12th of October 2002), and thus, as indicated, by being dissuaded from sharing my knowledge of the area, I take no responsibility for any such incidents in the future.
Best Regards
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Fixed. -- Uzma Gamal (talk) 13:09, 5 February 2013 (UTC)

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Auguste Doriot

Hi Uzma Gamal, Where did you find Auguste Doriot's ... { {Death date and age 1953/01/10 ... It's not refed/cited; not in the lead; nor in the category? I would like to add it to these, it's much better than my 'after 1952' when he visited the Peugeot factory. Regards Chienlit (talk) 20:57, 7 February 2013 (UTC)

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I think you've picked the wrong venue, but let me know if you start an RfC because I think your argument is convincing. --Surturz (talk) 02:52, 11 February 2013 (UTC)

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Doriot death

BP

Hi, Uzma Gamal. First of all I would like to thank you for your comment at Talk:BP#Subsections. Your approach takes account the "big picture" and I personally agree with everything you wrote. I would also like to ask if you are interested also to assist redrafting the article and its sections according to your comment. It is always good to have a fresh look. Thank you. Beagel (talk) 06:08, 15 February 2013 (UTC)

Thanks for the message

I've responded at my Talk page, and at the target enquiry. Cheers DBaK (talk) 09:20, 18 February 2013 (UTC)

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For being so universally helpful to new users at the Helpdesk. Yunshui 雲‍水 14:46, 20 February 2013 (UTC)

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February update from WikiProject Gerald Ford

Thanks for joining WikiProject Gerald Ford!

Now that the project has more or less completed the start-up, assessment, and tagging phases, we're really getting going now. If you're interested, there are a few things you can do:

  1. There is a new article on the Vladivostok Summit in our new Peer Review section that could use a look-over before it goes live in the main article space.
  2. There are a number of documents to be transcribed and proofread on Wikisource: currently, we've only scratched the surface on this one and there is more than plenty for everyone who wants to chip in.
Thank you again for becoming a member of the WikiProject. Take care! Michael Barera (talk) 02:07, 22 February 2013 (UTC)

GOCE Copyedit of Ford assassination attempt in Sacramento

Heart and Soul

Reversion, contrary to WP Guidelines and discussion can only be considered disruptive. Please see my preceeding note on the talkpage.--Richhoncho (talk) 00:30, 24 February 2013 (UTC)

WikiProject Cleanup

Hello, Uzma Gamal.

You are invited to join WikiProject Cleanup, a WikiProject and resource for Wikipedia cleanup listings, information and discussion.

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Hi Uzma, very well done on adding an excellent article about The Cleftones version of 'Heart and Soul'. Congratulations! Surturz (talk) 16:46, 25 February 2013 (UTC)

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... to help give a short talk at the 2013 Association of Midwest Museums Conference on July 16 in Madison WI. Yup, the proposal was accepted. I'd love you to be there, since your many contributions were mentioned in the proposal. The session is called: Unintended Consequences, or it takes a Village to create a Wikimedia project. We may be able to get funds via the WMF. The other 'villagers' have been invited as well. Bdcousineau (talk) 00:46, 8 March 2013 (UTC)

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List of Game of the Year awards

Hello, you posted some suggestions on how to improve this article on its talk page during the AfD. I've been working on improving it and I'm trying to define some sort of selection criteria here: Talk:List of Game of the Year awards#Selection criteria. If you could pop over and offer a few thoughts I'd greatly appreciate it. Cheers, Cabe6403 (Talk•Sign) 10:10, 11 March 2013 (UTC)

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Category:Male film directors

Fantr (talk · contribs) has begun a CFD here. I invite you to add any comments. — Cirt (talk) 21:19, 22 March 2013 (UTC)

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Rick Harrison

Hi. Sorry for this late response, but I just noticed that you added material to the Rick Harrison article back in October, and that this included adding a "section" parameter to about four of the citation templates. Was this a legit part of that template that was just recently made obsolete, or something? I'm guessing this, since I can see that you're a veteran editor, and that just now I noticed citation errors created in the Ref section. Do you know what happened? Thanks. Nightscream (talk) 19:50, 14 April 2013 (UTC)

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David Marchick

Hello Uzma Gamal, I'm reaching out to you in the hopes of soliciting your opinion about the edits you made to the article about David Marchick. Although you've added a lot of detail to the article, I think much of that detail doesn't really belong in the article, as it isn't about Marchick himself. I've posted a few examples of my concerns over at Talk:David Marchick. Would really appreciate you weighing in over there. Cheers, WWB Too (Talk · COI) 19:34, 23 August 2013 (UTC)

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Article Feedback Tool update

Hey Uzma Gamal. I'm contacting you because you're involved in the Article Feedback Tool in some way, either as a previous newsletter recipient or as an active user of the system. As you might have heard, a user recently anonymously disabled the feedback tool on 2,000 pages. We were unable to track or prevent this due to the lack of logging feature in AFT5. We're deeply sorry for this, as we know that quite a few users found the software very useful, and were using it on their articles.

We've now re-released the software, with the addition of a logging feature and restrictions on the ability to disable. Obviously, we're not going to automatically re-enable it on each article—we don't want to create a situation where it was enabled by users who have now moved on, and feedback would sit there unattended—but if you're interested in enabling it for your articles, it's pretty simple to do. Just go to the article you want to enable it on, click the "request feedback" link in the toolbox in the sidebar, and AFT5 will be enabled for that article.

Again, we're very sorry about this issue; hopefully it'll be smooth sailing after this :). If you have any questions, just drop them at the talkpage. Thanks! Okeyes (WMF) 22:03, 1 September 2013 (UTC)

File:Fromme in US Marshal car 1975 Zeboski-AP.jpg listed for deletion

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Happy New Year Uzma Gamal!

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Hello Uzma Gamal:
Thanks for all of your contributions to improve the encyclopedia for Wikipedia's readers, and have a happy and enjoyable New Year! Cheers, Northamerica1000(talk) 10:38, 1 January 2014 (UTC)



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