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User talk:Stan

2011-01-24T21:07:13Z

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[[User:Stan/Neighborhoods]]

 

== Philadelphia Neighborhoods ==

This text is holding a place for local Wikidelphia text on neighborhoods

== External links relevant to Philadelphia neighborhoods ==

:http://phillyneighborhoods.org/
:http://www.phila.gov/phils/docs/otherinfo/placname.htm
::(This page has an exceptionally complete list of neighborhood names both old and current. Scroll to the bottom of the page to see the links to place names.)
:http://cml.upenn.edu/nis/index.html
:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Philadelphia_neighborhoods
:http://sct.temple.edu/blogs/murl/
:http://philly.everyblock.com/locations/neighborhoods/
:http://www.aroundphilly.com/neighborhoods.php

== Philadelphia Newspapers ==

:http://www.abyznewslinks.com/unitepaph.htm

== Philadelphia Jobs ==

:http://www.civicdirect.com/category/city/philadelphia Civic Jobs Philadelphia

 

== [[Stan's Introduction]] ==

Hi Stan! -- Your Introduction is up on a page! Go to the Main Page to find a link to it! [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 13:17, 14 January 2011 (PST)

:Hi Stan! Good to see you editing! I just finished (for now) my article on simple editing. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 15:13, 14 January 2011 (PST)

== Something I'd like to start on immediately ==

I have a request I'd like to start with - a "data" one as opposed to anything at all controversial. I'd like to make a list of - literally - every NPO in Philadelphia (and later the surrounding areas) and then invite each one to contribute to a page on itself.

Is this something I have to ask the Content or Publicity sub-groups' permission to do? Maybe have Publicity send out the e-mails once I get the list built? [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 11:56, 15 January 2011 (PST)

== Ben's page ==

Ben G. is now at [[User talk:BenGreenberg]]. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 14:20, 15 January 2011 (PST)

== Our first template ==

I made a template and tested it - test successful. Now putting '''<nowiki>{{help me}}</nowiki>''' in an article {preferably at the top) will cause that article to be listed in '''<nowiki>[[Category:Help me]]</nowiki>''' for administrators to respond to. I'll leave an article with a '''<nowiki>{{help me}}</nowiki>''' in it as an example. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 18:05, 15 January 2011 (PST)

== Holding places ==

Hi Stan -- Let me show you a new trick.

You can make "holding places" for articles you're working on by typing in '''<nowiki>user:Stan/filename</nowiki>''' and choosing to Edit it.

I created '''[[User:Stan/holding]]''' for you. You can have any number of these "holding places" of any legitimate name.

:By the way - it was pretty bright of you to pick up on my '''<nowiki><nowiki></nowiki>''' trick!

:Another thing you can do is to leave "hidden" notes in an article by typing '''<nowiki></nowiki>''' as here [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 00:08, 16 January 2011 (PST)

::Another useful tool is the '''"Redirect"'''. Make a new page of any name (try using '''Xyz''') and on that page type in '''<nowiki>#REDIRECT [[Block captain]]</nowiki>''' and save it. Then type in '''Xyz''' in the Search box. You'll be jumped to [[Block captain]]. Now type in '''NTR''' into the Search box. [[User:Shollingsworth|Shollingsworth]] 00:13, 16 January 2011 (PST)

== The new text editor ==

Hi Stan,

The new text editor is pretty cool!

By the way - there's a "wikitext" button in the upper left corner so that we can switch back and forth between WYSIWYG and Wikitext views -- all our old tricks still work.

In particular, I can still enter <nowiki>{{help me}}</nowiki> and get a message in Category:Help me  [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 18:18, 16 January 2011 (EST)

== Two new articles are up today, third and possibly more to come ==

Hi Stan,

I put in the Help Me description under Help - good call!

I just added two pages that a friend sent in. Lisa is writing her page. I've asked two other people to see what they can do. I'm aiming to have a wide variety of things for the Content sub-group to look over and discuss.

This is work, but if we can get really launched next week it will all have been worth it. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 12:12, 23 January 2011 (EST)

== UWSEPA event ==

Hi Stan -- I saw your Help Me and am working on the page now. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 21:37, 23 January 2011 (EST)

 

== Thank you ==

Thanks so much for your comments, Stan!  I really appreciate that.  The site is looking really good these days; sending good vibes for your success!  Lisa H.

User talk:Stan

2011-01-24T21:06:00Z

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Main Page

2011-01-23T11:14:33Z

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::::'''[[Stan's Introduction|Stan's Introduction to Wikidelphia]]'''

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= Categories of topics =

We're coming in ''very'' fast (having just started on January 14th), but still '''''Under Construction'''''! We will be quickly expanding our list of Categories, but ''right at this moment'' we have "example" pages in:

*[[Neighborhoods]]
*[[City government]]
*[[Activism / nonprofit organizations]]
*'''Enterprises''' (coming shortly)
*[[People around town]]
*'''Personal stories''' (coming shortly)
*[[Philly Blogs]]
*[[Other pages]]

= For those who wish to add content or whole pages to Wikidelphia =

:'''''Main article: [[Editing]]'''''

= For those who wish to help plan Wikidelphia =

:'''''Main article: [[Wikidelphia Planning]]''''' -- ''See the 2nd Meeting Announcement there.''
:'''''See also: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''

Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. In particular see the sections for Readers and Editors.

= Contact Us =

The Google planning group can be e-mailed at wikidelphia-planning@googlegroups.com , but for specific questions you can e-mail the progenitor Stan at pokras@ntronline.org -- or SteveH at shollingsworth02@gmail.com

Main Page

2011-01-23T11:14:08Z

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::::'''[[Stan's Introduction|Stan's Introduction to Wikidelphia]]'''

[[Image:Liberty Bell BW.GIF|left|30px|Liberty Bell BW.GIF]][[Image:Liberty Bell BW.GIF|center|30px|Liberty Bell BW.GIF]]

 

= Categories of topics =

We're coming in ''very'' fast (having just started on January 14th), but still '''''Under Construction'''''! We will be quickly expanding our list of Categories, but ''right at this moment'' we have "example" pages in:

*[[Neighborhoods]]
*[[City government]]
*[[Activism / nonprofit organizations]]
*'''Enterprises''' (coming shortly)
*[[People around town]]
*'''Personal stories''' (coming shortly)
*[[Philly Blogs]]
*[[Other pages]]

= For those who wish to add content or whole pages to Wikidelphia =

:'''''Main article: [[Editing]]'''''

= For those who wish to help plan Wikidelphia =

:'''''Main article: [[Wikidelphia Planning]]''''' -- ''See the 2nd Meeting Announcement there.''
:'''''See also: [[Main Page Suggestions]]'''''

Consult the [http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Contents User's Guide] for information on using the wiki software. In particular see the sections for Readers and Editors.

== Contact Us ==

The Google planning group can be e-mailed at wikidelphia-planning@googlegroups.com , but for specific questions you can e-mail the progenitor Stan at pokras@ntronline.org -- or SteveH at shollingsworth02@gmail.com

User:Shollingsworth/PJS Rev 01

2011-01-21T01:31:54Z

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:'''Peter J. Stevens in his own words'''
:''(A Wikidelphia-style biography)''

== History ==

I came to Philadelphia by way of Pittsburgh (where born) and northern Indiana (high school), and I've lived on the shore of Lake Michigan and later inside Chicago.

I was lucky to get through high school and, even more so, college -- so when my then current girlfriend insisted that I take the entrance test for Mensa, I was to say the least resistant. But she prevailed and, in a moment of weakness, I took the test -- to my surprise I passed! I was invited to become a member of [[Delaware Valley Mensa]] (DVM), Intertel, and the Triple Nine Society, which I joined.

== The societies ==

Shortly thereafter I was invited by the DVM Executive Committee to join tha board as the Program Coordinator, a post which I accepted and have held (with a short hiatus while serving as the chapter’s President) since 1997. This duty requires me to provide a speaker at the monthly General Membership Meeting. (Although we do not pay our speakers, it has never ceases to amaze me what quality speakers on every sort of topic, one can get just by asking.)

In 2001 I ran to be the President of the group and won, serving two terms and then returning to the Program Coordinator’s position. I am not sure but I think I am the second longest contiguous member of the board.

During my membership with Intertel, I was the Regional Director for PA, NY, DE, MD, TN and KY, better known as Region III. I coordinated activities for social interaction, combined activities with DVM, and planned and hosted an international convention.

As for the Triple Nine Society, well, there were just too few members and I did not join.

== Philadelphian ==

Now I've been living in the Philadelphia area since February 1988, and moved into Philadelphia proper in 1993 when I accepted a position as Programmer/Analyst III with the city. I have lived within the city limits ever since; eight years in the Italian Market area and nine in the Art Museum area.

During my time with the city, I've worked as a software engineer for the Revenue Department (taxes), and most lately the Philadelphia Police Department. Unfortunately my computer language became obsolete -- I transferred to the Forensic Laboratories as an Administrative Support Specialist (Business Analyst).

I've been married, at separate times, to two women, and raised a son and daughter. Both my childen are still nearby, my son an oncologist living in the King of Prussia area and my daughter working for DuPont Children’s Hospital in Delaware - nmy daughter has blessed me with two grandchildren, Esperanza (10) and Jose (8).

== Life ==

Over the years I have tried my hand at any number of activities. I golf, sail, and play bridge . . . although with my bad knee I can no longer go skiing or ice skating, nor participate in any sport that requires running or quick starts and stops.

I have a summer cabin in the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania where I spend time away from the “rat race”. There are eight wineries (and maybe more) within an hour’s drive of my little two-tenths of an acre of Heaven - that makes for a very mellow afternoon of wine sampling.

== Man of the city ==

One of things that I like about working for the Police Department is that, in my small way, I am helping to make the City of Philadelphia, and the surrounding countryside, a better place to work, raise a family, shop and just basically live a safe life.

Despite much mismanagement over the years, Philadelphia is still a vital and world-class city. We know it is situated right smack dab between New York City and Washington, District of Columbia, making it an idea location to prosper from the hassle/ bustle and the world interaction buzzing around both cities . . . not to mention Baltimore. Many people choose not to live in New York City but commute from a more civilized and less expensive town, and it is quicker to commute from here to NYC than it is from many of NYC’s suburbs. Go figure!

With the Phillies, Eagles, 76rs, Flyers, the soccer team in Chester, the River Sharks (ain’t that just the greatest name for a sport’s team?) in Camden . . .

With more colleges and universities than any other city in the world . . .

With Philadelphia containing the most historic square mile in the Americas . . . First capital of the USofA and home to Franklin, Washington, Adams, Betsy Ross, and those involved from all over the colonies that made up the first and second Continental Congress . . .

With the Franklin Institute, Philadelphia Art Museum, the Art Institute, Barnes Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, Kent Museum, AfricanAmerican Museum, the Battleship New Jersey and Olympia, the Aquarium . . . only to begin to name a few . . .

With more styles, variation and the quality the food served in the area’s restaurant . . .

A city made up of neighborhoods, including ethnic backgrounds from all four corners and the seven seas of the world . . .

With the world’s largest urban park system and the only Federal Natural Wildlife Refuge contained within an urban boundary . . .

Philadelphia is truly a world-class city, containing all the elements that people hope to find to make their life exciting and worth living.

Talk:Main Page Suggestions

2011-01-16T15:10:05Z

68.82.247.22: /* Steve H.'s thoughts */ Wikipedia resources

Let's use this page for suggestions about the links that should appear on the top level. Here are a few ideas.
:I moved all of the text on the article to this Talk/Discussion page -- let's give our suggestions here, but put the latest discussion's proposed table on the article? [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 01:05, 16 January 2011 (PST)

=Stan's Thoughts=
Neighborhoods, Recreation, Sports, Food, Shopping, Schools, Personal Stories, Famous Philadelphians, Opinions, Resources...[[User:Stan|Stan]] 17:09, 15 January 2011 (PST)
:please log in and add your list of possible topic headers by typing an = before and after your title and start a new list... put four tildes <nowiki>~~~~</nowiki> at the end to sign your text.

==Steve H.'s thoughts==
::How about (trying not to duplicate anything that can be found in Wikipedia):
*Events board
*City Life
**Open 24 hours
**[[Neighborhoods]]
**Recreation
***The Arts
****Movie theaters / Museums / Galleries / Ballet
***Parks
****Monuments
***Sports
***Festivals
***etc.
**Singles Scene / Parenting
**Activism
***[[NPO|Nonprofit organizations]], [[Volunteering in Philadelphia|Volunteering]]
**etc.
*About Philadelphia
**City government
**Schools
**etc.
*People's lives in the city
**Personal pages
**Personal stories
**Opinions
**Blogs
**etc.
*Commercial
**Food
***Restaurants
****Ethnic restaurants (by type)
***Supermarkets and groceries
****Speciality groceries
**Stores
**Gyms
**etc.
::As some things we might have. [[User:Shollingsworth|SteveH]] 17:44, 15 January 2011 (PST)
::(modified on 01:07, 16 January 2011 (PST)))

==Note==
There's a [[Wikipedia:Culture of Philadelphia]] article, as well as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_portal] there. [[Special:Contributions/68.82.247.22|68.82.247.22]] 07:10, 16 January 2011 (PST)

Volunteering in Philadelphia

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'''Volunteering in Philadelphia''' is one form of '''activism'''.

A local "umbrella" organization for recruiting and coordinating volunteers is [[Greater Philadelphia Cares]].

Nationally and internationally, organizations such as [http://www.volunteermatch.org/ Volunteer Match] and [http://www.idealist.org Idealist.org] also post opportunites for volunteers.

==See also==
*[[Block captain]]
*[[Wikipedia:Volunteering]]

==External links (Philadelphia-related)==
*[http://www.philacares.com/volunteer.htm "How to Volunteer" at Greater Philadelphia Cares]
*[http://www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/PA/Philadelphia Corporation for National & Community Service statistics on volunteering in Philadelphia] (a government website)

==External links (elsewhere)==
*No external links yet.