User talk:Jmj1000
Frank Howard Upper Level RFK Home Runs
[edit]Good point. I just thought "many" was an overstatement. I changed it from "one" to "a few". That leaves it vague enough to allow further research. So, you were in RFK recently? How does it look? What kind of shape is it in? Is it ready for action? Did they finally figure out how to get the third base stands "un-stuck" from their left field location and reposition them behind 3rd base? Are the distance markers up? Do they still have that old scoreboard in right field? Here's an oddity for this old-timer: I recall 1961, when RFK (or DC) was new. The Polo Grounds (at least its final form) was about 40 years old, and was about to have its last gasp, for the Mets while they awaited the completion of Shea. Now those ballparks are some 40 years old. What will happen to RFK once the Nats are done with it? Will it still be used for soccer, et al? Or will it meet the wrecker's ball, as did the Polo Grounds? If it has been 34 years since you saw a game there, I'm thinking that revisiting it, in its baseball configuration, must be something like going back to your old high school, or maybe to an old house, or maybe even your parents' attic, decades after you last saw it. I always thought the stadium had a degree of elegance in its design, at least from a distance. But I've never been inside it, except through the eyes of the TV lens, years ago, like when the 'Skins played there.
I have also figured out why I don't much like the name "Washington Nationals". Its because each word has an "SH" sound in it, and it gets a little sloppy trying to say it. It might not be long before they get called the "Nats" more often and the "Nationals" less often. Just like the old days. Wahkeenah 12:06, 11 Apr 2005 (UTC)
News article Wilkerson's Historic Shot describes the first upper-level home run of 2005, along with some discussion of Frank Howard's accomplishments.
RFK pictures
[edit]Yes, I've been in RFK a few times for concerts, and now, twice in two weeks for Nationals games! See my Opening Night Flickr Set for recent photos. Also see the exhibition game Flickr Set. --Jmj1000 04:33, 15 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Opening night
[edit]I saw some photos on the Nats' MLB page that indicated some of what they had to go through. It looks like they entirely re-turfed the field, in addition to presumably "un-burying" the tracks that the rotatable seating section was on. I had heard some years ago that those seats were essentially "frozen in place". I gather that they are now "un-frozen".
Since you were actually at the games, can you confirm the outfield markers: 335-380-410-380-335? I thought for sure ESPN would cover last night's game, but NOOOOO, they had to cover yet another Yanks-BoSox clash. So all I got was the highlights. At least the game worked out well, but not all the signposts were visible.
FYI, my wife was an old Montreal Expos fan for whatever reason, and similarly we're hoping that the Nats have a decent year, given the abuse they've had to take from MLB in recent years. Wahkeenah 16:59, 15 Apr 2005 (UTC)
About 20 years ago we were at a game at Wrigley with the Expos in town, and happened to be in box seats right behind the bullpen. We had some pleasant banter with the "enemy" players (from my standpoint as a Cubs fan). I can't figure out why these so-called fans get into fights with the players. However, we were sober, so that probably figured into it. Wahkeenah 17:05, 15 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Nationals discussion forum
[edit]I've been following the development of this team and the RFK renovations since January on ballparkguys.com forum. If you search the archives for "rfk construction", you'll find links to tons of photos of the renovation. The dimensions, from a Nats employee: Left field: 336 feet, Left-Center: 385 feet, Center Field: 410 feet, Right-Center: 385 feet, Right field: 336 feet, Backstop: 55 feet. See this post. I'll confirm the next time I'm in there. --Jmj1000 20:18, 15 Apr 2005 (UTC)
Pictures
[edit]Pretty cool, there are a lot of sites in Baltimore to take pictures of... and if you take one of the art museum visit the little house to its right, I think it's really cool. gren 05:31, 15 May 2005 (UTC)
Take pictures of Baltimore for Wikipedia on September 21
[edit]Hello there! You are invited to attend Wikipedia Takes Baltimore on Saturday, September 21 at 1 PM. The goal of Wikipedia Takes Baltimore is to take pictures of nationally-recognized historic sites to upload to Wikimedia Commons, so if you have a camera (even a cell phone camera!), meet us on the north side of the Washington Monument on North Charles Street in Baltimore. Feel free to bring a car, too, since some of the sites are spread out. To learn more and sign up, see the event page. You can also RSVP on our Meetup page. I hope to see you there! Harej (talk) 19:41, 8 September 2013 (UTC)
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Museum hacks and museum edits
[edit]Hello there!
Upcoming events:
- February 6–8: The third annual ArtBytes Hackathon at the Walters Art Museum! This year Wikimedia DC is partnering with the Walters for a hack-a-thon at the intersection of art and technology, and I would like to see Wikimedia well represented.
- February 11: The monthly WikiSalon, same place as usual. RSVP on Meetup or just show up!
- February 15: Wiki Loves Small Museums in Ocean City. Mary Mark Ockerbloom, with support from Wikimedia DC, will be leading a workshop at the Small Museum Association Conference on how they can contribute to Wikipedia. Tons of representatives from GLAM institutions will be present, and we are looking for volunteers. If you would like to help out, check out "Information for Volunteers".
I am also pleased to announce events for Wikimedia DC Black History Month with Howard University and NPR. Details on those events soon.
If you have any questions or have any requests, please email me at james.hare
wikimediadc.org.
See you there! – James Hare
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Wikimedia DC celebrates Black History Month, and more!
[edit]Hello again!
Not even a week ago I sent out a message talking about upcoming events in DC. Guess what? There are more events coming up in February.
First, as a reminder, there is a WikiSalon on February 11 (RSVP here or just show up) and Wiki Loves Small Museums at the Small Museum Association Conference on February 15 (more information here).
Now, I am very pleased to announce:
- Tuesday, February 17 from 10 AM to 3 PM there will be #WikiTurgy at the University of Maryland. Join fellow theatre enthusiasts for a “mass act of public dramaturgy!”
- Thursday, February 19 from 10 AM to 4 PM we are hosting the Howard University Black History Edit-a-Thon. We are working in partnership with the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center to improve Wikipedia’s coverage of African-American and African diasporic history.
- Tuesday, February 24 from 6 PM to 8 PM we have the Black History Month “First Edit” at NPR. Help improve Wikipedia and help others make their first edit to Wikipedia!
- Finally, our monthly dinner meetup is on Saturday, February 28.
There is going to be a lot going on, and I hope you can come to some of the events!
If you have any questions or need any special accommodations, please let me know.
Regards,
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Editing for Women's History in March
[edit]Hello,
I am very excited to announce this month’s events, focused on Women’s History Month:
- Sunday, March 8: Women in the Arts 2015 Edit-a-thon – 10 AM to 4 PM
- Women in the Arts and ArtAndFeminism Wikipedia Edit-a-thon at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. Free coffee and lunch served!
- More information • RSVP on Meetup
- Wednesday, March 11: March WikiSalon – 7 PM to 9 PM
- An evening gathering with free-flowing conversation and free pizza.
- More information • RSVP on Meetup (or just show up!)
- Friday, March 13: NIH Women's History Month Edit-a-Thon – 9 AM to 4 PM
- In honor of Women’s History Month, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is organizing and hosting an edit-a-thon to improve coverage of women in science in Wikipedia. Free coffee and lunch served!
- More information • RSVP on Meetup
- Saturday, March 21: Women in STEM Edit-a-Thon at DCPL – 12 PM
- Celebrate Women's History Month by building, editing, and expanding articles about women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields during DC Public Library's first full-day edit-a-thon.
- More information • RSVP on Meetup
- Friday, March 27: She Blinded Me with Science, Part III – 10 AM to 4 PM
- Smithsonian Institution Archives Groundbreaking Women in Science Wikipedia Edit-a-thon. Free lunch courtesy of Wikimedia DC!
- More information • RSVP on Meetup
- Saturday, March 28: March Dinner Meetup – 6 PM
- Dinner and drinks with your fellow Wikipedians!
- More information • RSVP on Meetup
Hope you can make it to an event! If you have any questions or require any special accommodations, please let me know.
Thanks,
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Upcoming attractions in DC
[edit]Hello!
Here are some upcoming DC meetups in April and May:
- Tuesday, April 14: National Archives Hackathon on Wikipedia Space with American University – 2:30-5pm
- See the latest work on the Wikipedia Space exhibit in the new NARA Innovation Hub and brainstorm on new ideas for a public exhibit about Wikipedia
- Friday, April 17: Women in Tech Edit-a-thon with Tech LadyMafia – 5-9pm
- Team up with Tech LadyMafia to improve Wikipedia content on women in the history of technology.
- Saturday, April 25: April Dinner Meetup – 6 PM
- Dinner and drinks with your fellow Wikipedians!
- Friday, May 1: International Labour Day Edit-a-Thon – 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
- An edit-a-thon at the University of Maryland
Hope to see you at these events! If you have any questions or require any special accommodations, please let me know.
Cheers,
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February events and meetups in DC
[edit]Greetings from Wikimedia DC!
February is shaping up to be a record-breaking month for us, with nine scheduled edit-a-thons and several other events:
- On Friday, February 12, NPR will host a Black History Month First Edit event.
- On Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, we're working with the Wiki Education Foundation to hold a series of four edit-a-thons at the AAAS 2016 Annual Meeting.
- On Tuesday, February 16, we're holding the Smithsonian American Art Museum and American University WikiWorkshop with Professor Andrew Lih's class.
- On Saturday, February 20, the Smithsonian American Art Museum will host the African American Artists Edit-a-Thon.
- On Friday, February 26, Howard University will host its second annual Black History Month Edit-a-Thon.
- On Saturday, February 27, we have three different events. In the morning, we're holding an Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. In the afternoon, we'll host our second February WikiSalon at Cove Dupont Circle, followed by our monthly dinner meetup at Vapiano.
We hope to see you at one—or all—of these events!
Do you have an idea for a future event? Please write to us at info@wikimediadc.org!
Kirill Lokshin (talk) 16:41, 10 February 2016 (UTC)
March events and meetups in DC
[edit]Greetings from Wikimedia DC!
Looking for something to do in DC in March? We have a series of great events planned for the month:
- On Wednesday, March 9, we'll host our first March WikiSalon at Cove Dupont Circle.
- On Friday, March 11, the National Archives will host the Women in the Civil War Edit-a-Thon.
- On Saturday, March 19, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian will host the Color History with the Smithsonian! event, and we'll hold our second Accessibility Edit-a-Thon at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
- On Sunday, March 20, the American Chemical Society will host the Computers in Chemistry Edit-a-Thon.
- On Saturday, March 26, we'll host our second March WikiSalon at Cove Dupont Circle, followed by our monthly dinner meetup at Vapiano.
Can't make it to an event? Most of our edit-a-thons allow virtual participation; see the guide for more details.
Do you have an idea for a future event? Please write to us at info@wikimediadc.org!
Kirill Lokshin (talk) 16:30, 6 March 2016 (UTC)