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I am an Australian computer programmer and Director of MGM Wireless Limited, not the ex-CEO of HP, Mark Hurd, nor related to him.

I am living with refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

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• VBScript needs adjusting according to my comments in Talk:VBScript
• Usenet and Newsgroup duplicate information and NNTP could expand too
• Should NSD refer to Natasha Stott Despoja?
• Contribute to wikibooks:Programming:Visual Basic Classic

• Wikipedia:Australian wikipedians' notice board
• Wikipedia:Microsoft notice board in lieu of a Wikipedia:WikiProject .NET notice board

Today's featured articles

• 06 Mar 2025 – Les Holden (talk ·  · hist) will be Today's Featured Article; see blurb

Did you know

• 16 Feb 2025 – Jarrad Searby (talk ·  · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion
• 15 Feb 2025 – African gangs moral panic (talk ·  · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion

Articles for deletion

• 28 Feb 2025 – 2024 Bruce Highway explosion (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
• 28 Feb 2025 – Anti-Australian sentiment (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by PlotinusEnjoyer (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
• 27 Feb 2025 – City of North Sydney (talk ·  · hist) (initially City of Lower North Shore) was AfDed by Renamed user 9b658801d4fb095ffa1adc651489c531 (t · c); see discussion (6 participants)
• 26 Feb 2025 – Daniel C. M. May (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion (0 participants)
• 26 Feb 2025 – LIFX (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by Graywalls (t · c); see discussion (1 participant)
• 26 Feb 2025 – Institute of Lens Arts Australia (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by CorrectionsJackal (t · c); see discussion (2 participants)
• 25 Feb 2025 – Face to Face (play) (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by 4meter4 (t · c); see discussion (4 participants)
• 24 Feb 2025 – Loxton High School (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by 4meter4 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
• 23 Feb 2025 – Emmett Stone (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by 4meter4 (t · c); see discussion (5 participants)
• 22 Feb 2025 – Laurie Paul (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by The Gnome (t · c); see discussion (3 participants)

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Proposed deletions

• 27 Feb 2025 – Christine Pringle (talk ·  · hist) was PRODed by LibStar (t · c): concern
• 26 Feb 2025 – Kayle Connor (talk ·  · hist) was PRODed by J Mo 101 (t · c): concern
• 23 Feb 2025 – Mark Nielsen (businessman) (talk ·  · hist) was PRODed by Boredintheevening (t · c) and endorsed by Bearian (t · c) on 24 Feb 2025: concern
• 22 Feb 2025 – St Patrick's College, Launceston (talk ·  · hist) was PRODed by BadEditor93 (t · c): concern
• 24 Feb 2025 – Mary Anne Merson (talk ·  · hist) PRODed by Fram (t · c) was deproded by Kerrieburn (t · c) (author) on 27 Feb 2025

Categories for discussion

• 28 Feb 2025 – Category:Deaths by firearm in Norfolk Island (talk ·  · hist) was CfDed by LibStar (t · c); see discussion
• 26 Feb 2025 – Category:Historical events in Australia (talk ·  · hist) was CfDed by Aidan721 (t · c); see discussion
• 11 Feb 2025 – Category:Videographies of Australian artists (talk ·  · hist) was CfDed by 4meter4 (t · c); see discussion
• 07 Feb 2025 – Category:Integrated Resorts in Australia (talk ·  · hist) was CfDed by Aidan721 (t · c); see discussion
• 01 Feb 2025 – Category:International airports in Australia (talk ·  · hist) was CfDed by Gray eyes (t · c); see discussion
• 20 Jan 2025 – Category:Australian expatriates in British Honduras (talk ·  · hist) was CfDed by Smasongarrison (t · c); see discussion
• 15 Feb 2025 – Category:Australia television station stubs (talk ·  · hist) CfDed by Bearcat (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Redirects for discussion

• 23 Feb 2025 – Sour Apple (talk ·  · hist) →Granny Smith was RfDed by Jay (t · c); see discussion
• 19 Feb 2025 – Stop Pedophiles! Protect kiddies! (talk ·  · hist) →Democratic Labour Party (Australia, 1978) was RfDed by 5225C (t · c); see discussion
• 15 Feb 2025 – 2025–26 Big Bash League season (talk ·  · hist) →Big Bash League was RfDed by Jay (t · c); see discussion
• 09 Feb 2025 – Sour apple (talk ·  · hist) →Granny Smith was RfDed by Paradoctor (t · c); see discussion

Featured article candidates

• 15 Feb 2025 – Holden Commodore (VE) (talk ·  · hist) was FA nominated by 750h+ (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

• 26 Feb 2025 – Bonnie Blue (actress) (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by Launchballer (t · c); start
• 16 Feb 2025 – Sleepwalker (EP) (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by Damian Vo (t · c); start
• 23 Jan 2025 – Preston railway station, Melbourne (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by PEPSI697 (t · c); start
• 01 Jan 2025 – Bell railway station, Melbourne (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by PEPSI697 (t · c); start
• 30 Dec 2024 – Bruce Lehrmann (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by TarnishedPath (t · c); start
• 26 Dec 2024 – Canning Bridge railway station (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by Steelkamp (t · c); start
• 22 Dec 2024 – Ellenbrook railway station (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by Steelkamp (t · c); start
• 22 Dec 2024 – Whiteman Park railway station (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by Steelkamp (t · c); start
• 22 Dec 2024 – Alkimos railway station (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by Steelkamp (t · c); start
• 12 Dec 2024 – Ellenbrook line (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by Steelkamp (t · c); start

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Good article reassessments

• 16 Jan 2025 – Tupou VI (talk ·  · hist) was nominated for GA reassessment by ITBF (t · c); see discussion

Peer reviews

• 07 Jan 2025 – Sam Reid (actor) (talk ·  · hist) has been put up for PR by TNM101 (t · c); see discussion
• 01 Jan 2025 – Ben Roberts-Smith (talk ·  · hist) has been put up for PR by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

• 28 Feb 2025 – Camellia railway station (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Rosehill Gardens light rail station by DilatoryRevolution (t · c); see discussion
• 28 Feb 2025 – Crows Nest, New South Wales (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Crows Nest by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion
• 25 Feb 2025 – Lavender Bay, New South Wales (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Lavender Bay by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion
• 25 Feb 2025 – Chatswood, New South Wales (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Chatswood by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion
• 25 Feb 2025 – Naremburn, New South Wales (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Naremburn by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion
• 25 Feb 2025 – West Pymble, New South Wales (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to West Pymble by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion
• 25 Feb 2025 – North Wahroonga, New South Wales (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to North Wahroonga by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion
• 25 Feb 2025 – Pymble, New South Wales (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Pymble by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion
• 25 Feb 2025 – Artarmon, New South Wales (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Artarmon by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion
• 25 Feb 2025 – David Warner (cricketer) (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to David Warner by Servite et contribuere (t · c); see discussion

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Articles to be merged

• 23 Feb 2025 – Lockwood Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Viatori (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Golden Square Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Viatori (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Kennington Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Totallynotarandomalt69 (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Whipstick Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Totallynotarandomalt69 (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Epsom Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Totallynotarandomalt69 (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Lake Weeroona Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Totallynotarandomalt69 (t · c); see discussion
• 21 Feb 2025 – Atampaya dialect (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to Uradhi language by Викидим (t · c); see discussion
• 14 Feb 2025 – Gustav Lehrer (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to Draft:Gustav Isaak Lehrer by Oronsay (t · c); see [[Talk:Draft:Gustav Isaak Lehrer|discussion]]
• 10 Feb 2025 – Pittoconcha concinna (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to Pittoconcha by Plantdrew (t · c); see discussion
• 05 Feb 2025 – Settler state (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to Settler colonialism by Викидим (t · c); see discussion

(10 more...)

Articles to be split

• 11 Feb 2025 – Benjamin Speed (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
• 31 Jan 2025 – Yugambeh–Bundjalung languages (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kepler-1229b (t · c); see discussion
• 11 Nov 2024 – Arrernte language (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Kepler-1229b (t · c); see discussion
• 08 Nov 2024 – Namila Benson (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
• 08 Oct 2024 – Road toll (Australia and New Zealand) (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by 121.98.204.148 (t · c); see discussion
• 03 Aug 2024 – Alexander Rud Mills (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Skyerise (t · c); see discussion
• 14 Jun 2024 – ABC Entertains (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Happily888 (t · c); see discussion
• 27 May 2024 – Robert Menzies (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by ITBF (t · c); see discussion
• 06 Mar 2024 – Monster Fest (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Laterthanyouthink (t · c); see discussion
• 11 Feb 2023 – Carols by Candlelight (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Adpete (t · c); see discussion

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Articles for creation

• 28 Feb 2025 – Draft:Dane Mitchell (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Artist Adder (t · c)
• 26 Feb 2025 – Draft:Ration Truck massacre (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Glugster (t · c)
• 25 Feb 2025 – Draft:Premature deaths in Australian rugby league (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by GraveyardShiftAust (t · c)
• 21 Feb 2025 – Draft:Winter McQuinn (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Musicsoundsite (t · c)
• 18 Feb 2025 – Draft:Office of Transport Safety Investigations (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Emlarha121ddd (t · c)
• 17 Feb 2025 – Draft:Morialta Secondary College (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Azuuuu (t · c)
• 16 Feb 2025 – Draft:Sandra Bordigoni (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Foodforyourbrain (t · c)
• 15 Feb 2025 – Draft:2025 National Premier Leagues Victoria (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by SpellSaidWrong (t · c)
• 14 Feb 2025 – Draft:Tarana Quarry railway station (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by JustARandomEditor123 (t · c)
• 14 Feb 2025 – Draft:Peninsula Field Naturalists' Club (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by JEastaugh (t · c)

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Articles for deletion

• 20 Feb 2025 – Adelaide Dental School (talk ·  · hist) was AfDed by ロドリゲス恭子 (t · c); see discussion (2 participants; relisted)

Featured article candidates

• 15 Feb 2025 – Holden Commodore (VE) (talk ·  · hist) was FA nominated by 750h+ (t · c); see discussion

Requested moves

• 21 Feb 2025 – Henry Kemp (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Henry Kenneth Kemp by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion

Articles for creation

• 17 Feb 2025 – Draft:Morialta Secondary College (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Azuuuu (t · c)
• 23 Jan 2025 – Draft:Austin Ayoubi (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Ausfootballfan (t · c)
• 15 Jan 2025 – Draft:Mandahla Rose (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Whiterabbit6 (t · c)

Did you know

• 23 Feb 2025 – Episode 8055 (talk ·  · hist) was nominated for DYK by JuneGloom07 (t · c); see discussion

Categories for discussion

• 15 Feb 2025 – Category:Australia television station stubs (talk ·  · hist) CfDed by Bearcat (t · c) was closed; see discussion

Articles to be split

• 14 Jun 2024 – ABC Entertains (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Happily888 (t · c); see discussion

Articles for creation

• 14 Feb 2025 – Draft:Michael Nikou (talk ·  · hist) has been submitted for AfC by Kimbalovesbuddy (t · c)

Did you know

• 15 Feb 2025 – African gangs moral panic (talk ·  · hist) was nominated for DYK by TarnishedPath (t · c); see discussion

Redirects for discussion

• 19 Feb 2025 – Stop Pedophiles! Protect kiddies! (talk ·  · hist) →Democratic Labour Party (Australia, 1978) was RfDed by 5225C (t · c); see discussion

Good article nominees

• 30 Dec 2024 – Bruce Lehrmann (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by TarnishedPath (t · c); start
• 05 Dec 2024 – Avi Yemini (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by TarnishedPath (t · c); start
• 24 Nov 2024 – Moira Deeming (talk ·  · hist) was GA nominated by TarnishedPath (t · c); start

Requested moves

• 21 Feb 2025 – Henry Kemp (talk ·  · hist) is requested to be moved to Henry Kenneth Kemp by Traumnovelle (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be merged

• 23 Feb 2025 – Lockwood Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Viatori (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Golden Square Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Viatori (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Kennington Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Totallynotarandomalt69 (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Whipstick Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Totallynotarandomalt69 (t · c); see discussion
• 23 Feb 2025 – Lake Weeroona Ward (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to City of Greater Bendigo by Totallynotarandomalt69 (t · c); see discussion
• 31 Jan 2025 – Drew Pavlou Democratic Alliance (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for merging to Drew Pavlou by Personisinsterest (t · c); see discussion

Articles to be split

• 27 May 2024 – Robert Menzies (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by ITBF (t · c); see discussion
• 14 Nov 2022 – It's Time (Australian campaign) (talk ·  · hist) is proposed for splitting by Gusfriend (t · c); see discussion