User talk:Rockero/Archive08

July 2006

REFORMA

Rockero, I am not sure what has been your involvement in the PROCESO article, I wanted to get a third party involved in a discussion that I am having with the main editor of the REFORMA article, and since I saw that you contributed in the former I would appreciate your contributions to the latter. Thanks man. --Andres lopez 04:34, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

Leaving Wikipedia

Just a quick note to thank you again for the help you gave on that article, as well as to say that as of today I am no longer participating with Wikipedia. If you'd like to contact me, you may do so at either of these two email addresses: andrewparodi@aol.com or andrewmichaelparodi@yahoo.com Thanks again. -- Andrew Parodi 04:50, 2 July 2006 (UTC)

KUCI

What's your interest in KUCI? --evrik 18:59, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

I can't stand commercial radio, so I stream non-commercial radio at work. I discovered KUCI after giving up trying to find something good on KCSB. Now I stream it just about daily. I like "the Blues disease" (currently streaming), the Zydeco show, and "Uptown Top Ranking". The Salsa/Merengue show is decent when the DJs shut up and play the music, although Reggaeton has been creeping into their playlist. Are you a listener?--Rockero 19:07, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

Alumnus. -evrik 19:15, 3 July 2006 (UTC)

• Oh yeah, I got a good laugh when you said:

¿Qué pasa Evrik? Thank you for the huelga barnstar. I am honored (*blush*). It's the first time I get one from somebody who is not raza. [1]

;-) --evrik 14:55, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

• Rockero, could you look at this article for me Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Lloyd Monserratt. I would appreciate your support. --evrik 16:32, 26 July 2006 (UTC)

		The Original Barnstar
		This barnstar is given to recognize particularly fine contributions to Wikipedia, and to let you know that your hard work is seen and appreciated. evrik 23:04, 10 August 2006 (UTC)

Sigüenza y Góngora

Hi Rockero, thanks for all the work on the Carlos de Sigüenza y Góngora article. Interesting material, and I'd never seen it before.

I have one minor question. Was his father really born in America? I knew Carlos was, but I had assumed his father was from Spain, because of the royal tutoring.

Rbraunwa 01:53, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

The oversight can perhaps be attributed to haste. My sources mention nothing abut his birthplace, but a Continental birth is much more likely, given the timeframe and his position. I changed it to peninsular, only to discover the deficiencies in that article.

I presume you are referring to S y G's theories about the origin of the Olmecs and the evangelization of Thomas when you say you found the new material interesting? Such theories were actually quite common, and it appears that SyG was one of the first to come up with them, or maybe just the first to popularize them. The Mormons were way behind. 8)

One final note: I'm guessing that "book examiner" is your translation of "corregidor general". Is this correct? My English-language sources make use of the term "censor", which I can only guess is one and the same as corregidor general. I have added Censor (Catholic Church) to the censor dab page, in hopes of composing an article on the post, but refrained from linking it from the SyG article. If I am in error, please correct me. Thanks for your comments, and the pic looks great, --Rockero 02:45, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

Yes, if I remember correctly he was listed as corregidor general, but I'm away from my encylopedias now and can't definitely verify that. I'm sure I can find a copy of Enciclopedia de México in a library here (I'm in Los Angeles now), but it may be a little while before I get to that. "Book examiner" wasn't really my translation. I had no idea what the original term meant, but I found him referred to as "book examiner" on a web page, and I identified the two. I think it's safe to assume all three terms refer to the same office.

--Rbraunwa 23:06, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

Cat:Indigenous Mexicans

Gidday Rockero, I've responded at my talk page to your comments and insight on this and people-categorisation generally. Appreciate any further comments you may have, cheers. --cjllw | TALK 06:49, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

Hey Rockero. On closer inspection you are right, and Category:Native American people is indeed being used now solely for folks from the US. So it does seem as if a Category:Indigneous people of the Americas super-cat would be called for, though I wish I could think of a better name - any ideas?

As for general assistance, I'm not sure if you've seen the developments at WikiProject Mesoamerica - I've been progressively expanding on this, and there are a few specific tasks and workspaces now defined, and it would be great if you were able to review, comment and help out on a few of these, given your interest and expertise in the area. One recent functionality added is a rating and assessment scheme for Mesoamerica-related articles, so these are ready to be assessed if you'd like to help. All the best, --cjllw | TALK 06:31, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

templates

de acuerdo. Our project is successful and has resulted in the addition of content, which is why we need a few more templates. Joaquin Murietta 23:31, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

Caló

Thanks for the notification. I did not notice the discussion on the talk pages, I just saw the introductory paragraph that discusses Chicano slang. Thanks, and I will keep that in mind from now on--Merkurix 04:00, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Thank you!

Thanks for the message welcoming me. I was glad to see those articles you sent! --Spesek 19:43, 6 July 2006 (UTC)

Chicano

Hi Rockero. I just wanted to commend you on the edits you made on the Chicano article. I haven't had a chance to analyze those changes, but the article is easier to read and seems more accurate and balanced. Deepstratagem 10:09, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

• I commented to your comment on my page. :-) I just created a couple of article stubs. Mexican American writers and Cosmic race. --evrik 14:51, 7 July 2006 (UTC)
  • I just redirected the page. I never saw ... La Raza Cósmica.-evrik 15:23, 7 July 2006 (UTC)

Chicano Etymology

Hey Rockero under the Etymology it says "chicamo", is it supposed to be spelled that way or "chicano" i didn't want to change it without knowing if it was correct or not.--ChicanoJ 12:26, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Gamio says it was with an "m".--Rockero 15:32, 10 July 2006 (UTC)

Alright, thx Rockero. Always like to check it with you first--ChicanoJ 08:17, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

A Question on the Virgin of Guadalupe

Hi Rockero, just a quick question that I couldn't find the answer to in the article. How long was it between the apparitions to Juan Diego and public interest in them? Did this happen immediately, in December 1531 or shortly thereafter? Rbraunwa 15:54, 8 July 2006 (UTC)

Rockero necesito tu ayuda y de todo el que pueda

Hace unas semanas atras empecé un articulo sobre el héroe mexicano-americano US Marine Sgt Rafael Peralta en wikipedia en espańol, el cual ya esta en inglés, pero a algunos cuates no les gusta el articulo o mas bien me parece tienen un sentir anti-americano, y lo quieren borrar. A ver si me ayudan a neutralizarlo, ponerle fotos o mejorarlo en lo que se pueda, si estan registrados en espańol, avisale a los que conozcan que tu pienses pueden ayudar en esto, y si dan su voto mejor, solo quedan 15 dias. Gracias. --Cefaro 02:43, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Richmond

thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I do that on the talk page. i also tried to contatct her but she doesnt respond to info on her talk page. and she does keep on adding factual innaccuracies. Qrc2006 23:14, 11 July 2006 (UTC)

Happy Birthday!

Just a happy Birthday message to you, Rockero/Archive08, from the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

Jorcoga 03:02, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Wishing you all the best on your birthday! From the Wikipedia Birthday Committee.

Have a fab day :) -Ladybirdintheuk 09:25, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Here's to you on your birthday, Rockero/Archive08! From the Wikipedia Birthday Committee! Have a great day!

Enjoy yourself. Remember today is your day! Mr. Turcotte^talk

Joan Little

Damn! My browswer (at least I guess it's my browser) has done that twice now. Since the first time, I try to check before saving, but I guess I forgot here. I'm glad you caught it. Good article, by the way. I remember when she was in the news. Rbraunwa 15:59, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Thanks! I was wondering if anybody remembered her... I wonder if her obit will make the national news when she passes on?--Rockero 16:37, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

I was going to point you in the direction of Yvonne Wanrow (a somewhat similar case from about the same time), but I see Wikipedia already has an article on her, and you've done some editing on it. Wanrow was from my home state of Washington. Her case was big news there.

Rbraunwa 17:59, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Yeah, I actually researched and wrote that one, too. There is only one more major feminist cause célèbre from the era that I have yet to write about. I believe she is on my tasks list.--Rockero 18:15, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

It was Dessie Woods. I have more work to do!--Rockero 18:22, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

Border Garbage

This says it all: Garbage on the Border. Filthy diapers, Kotex pads, used toilet paper, human feces all over the place, even on some plants, incl. some cacti. Several sites have shown this all over the place, w/ placards saying, "Border is Trashed, Where the F*ing Hell are the Environmentalists". The guy making the commentary says illegals are trashing the Border. Is this useful in Wikipedia ? Do a Google Search: Trash on Mexican Border reveals some of the websites accusing "undocumented" personnel leaving this mess all over the place. Martial Law 20:33, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

It's an opinion piece, ML. We should prefer hard news for article sources. Are you trying to push an agenda?--Rockero 21:32, 12 July 2006 (UTC)

NO. I am in one of "the Border states", Texas, and I hear these reports, and I've seen garbage scattered all over the place myself, then when I ask about it, which I have, I've been told the above, worse. Most of the Ranchers here don't call for the Sheriff, they grab a .410 or a 12 ga., .45 cal and/or a .44 cal weapons instead. They believe that they have been betrayed by the govt. In Texas it is legal to kill tresspassers, and "Texans" will shoot. I used to live in this state myself when I was a kid, and when I had a horriffic UFO encounter, the neighbors showed up ARMED. Oh, by the way, have you heard about a "vigilante" organization called Ranch Rescue ? Some ranchers call these people in to remove illegal aliens, squatters, and they forcibly remove said personnel. Some of the garbage could be from some members of the people watching the border, especially the US made beer cans. Seen those as well. Martial Law 19:16, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

You can do a Google Search on Ranch Rescue to find more info. By the way, most of the garbage found may be from Whites, such as prospectors. Some do this out of spite to tick off environmentalists. You'll have to excuse my sig. Something is screwing up my sig and keeps logging me out. Martial Law 18:21, 14 July 2006 (UTC)

MEChA logo

Huh, i guess it must be your birthday, as evidenced by the above. Happy birthday! I just wanted to stop by to let you know that I just posted a request on the MEChA talk page for someone with actual knowledge to add a MEChA logo that is fairly representative of "the average logo," as the one i added a while back apparently wasn't. Thought you would probably have the requisite knowledge and be interested. Thanks! TheKaplan 02:56, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

I guess he must have added it while i was posting this, i was a little confused for a second TheKaplan 16:51, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Chat

Como estas, amigo? I wrote a new article to honor our Hispanic heros and that I believe you will like. Hispanics awarded the Medal of Honor. Notice that the majority of the Hispanics awarded the MOH were either Mexican or Mexican-American. I saw what is going on in the Spanish Wikipedia in regard to Rafael Peralta and I tell you it's a shame that some people should want to delete it because of their own political agenda. I didn't participate because I'm not a member of the Spanish Wiki. I told Mucierago (Batman), that it is incredible that we have more Hispanic related articles in the English Wiki then the Spanish one. Tu amigo, Tony the Marine 06:18, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Oh yeah, A Happy Belated Birthday

From Tony the Marine

Thank you ...

The bienvenido was appreciated. I feel like a Wikipedian now! ;) We'll see how long it is before I actually create an article from scratch, though.

Did you notice me on account of the LA edit? I'm hoping to really improve some of the sections in the Los Angeles article, primarily the history section ... there's no reason why the article on LA shouldn't be a featured article! --ThatBajoranGuy 10:01, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Finished my userpage, and gave you a shoutout. Thanks again! --ThatBajoranGuy 06:26, 15 July 2006 (UTC)

I noticed. Thanks for the props. 8)--Rockero 17:42, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Ranch Rescue

Done a Google search on the vigilante organization: Ranch Rescue. Known contact info is www.ranchrescue.com Some Hondurans who were in the U.S. illegally had encountered these people when one or more members stuck a gun in their face. I am in Texas and the ranchers call these people to remove illegal aliens, sqatters, often having them removed @ gunpoint. When I first heard about this outfit, it was on the news, and it was about a civil matter concerning a Honduran national who was sueing them, because a member had stuck a gun in their face, said a racially loaded profanity, and told this national to get the (expletive) out of "this" area - or else. Is there a article about this organization ? Martial Law 17:39, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

No, not yet. Would you be so kind as to write it for us?--Rockero 17:41, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Done so. Tried to keep it NPOV as possible. Having a Admin checking it. Martial Law 18:00, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Do have to let you know, there is some shocking matter in it, such as ranchers accusing the U.S. govt. of betraying them, and stating that they have been shot at by Mexican Soldiers, worse. Please don't harm the messenger. Martial Law 18:04, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Nice job on the article. By the way, Happy Birthday. Better late than never. Martial Law 18:32, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Thx, ML.--Rockero 18:59, 16 July 2006 (UTC)

Henrymark

Hi, there. In late may you blocked User:Henrymark for making edits to Latino violating WP:3RR. He has recently come back to the article and continued with his edits, and still has not made a single visit to the talk page of the article. Is there anything else that can be done about him, as all attempts at speaking with him so far have failed completely (he hasn't responded to a single note on his own talk page, either)? I am beginning to think a logner block may be required to get him to speak. Thanks. Cowman109^Talk 15:20, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Did you see my latest suggestion on the talk?--Rockero 15:27, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Ah, no I didn't. It appears I missed it in the block of discussion, there. Thanks. Cowman109^Talk 15:34, 17 July 2006 (UTC)

Trail of Broken Treaties

Hi, I've made a Trail of Broken Treaties article...if you can help fix it up or come up with a cat or two for it, that would be great. Maybe it could fit into some kind of cat for 1972 events as well. Badagnani 00:16, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Good job Badagnani. I added two, but there are more that could probably be added...--Rockero 17:17, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Peralta

The article of Medal of Honor candidate, Rafael Peralta has been posted for deletion. Please express your opinion here:Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Rafael Peralta. If you wish, you may also let others know. Tony the Marine 01:59, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

• At least here, they won't strike out our comments, ¿que no? Hope all's well, vato. Happy belated birthday. -Murcielago 03:20, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

Looks like he survived. Thx Batman. 8)--Rockero 17:23, 18 July 2006 (UTC)

¡Muchas Gracias!

• ¡Aprecio el elogio! --evrik 19:33, 20 July 2006 (UTC)

User:Betacommand

thanks for reverting my userpage Betacommand 17:55, 24 July 2006 (UTC)

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