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Thanks - Astronomical thought for the day

I'm going to quote this from Talk:Solar_radiation and use it in my physics class today:

“Astronomical numbers are so mind-boggling, it's hard to imagine how any human can handle them. Manipulate, yes—but truly grasp? And yet, as far as we know, human consciousness is the best resource the universe has for being aware of itself!” Hertz1888 04:31, 4 August 2007 (UTC)

By the way, I happened upon your comment after reading up on Ackermann’s function and Graham’s number, so pure math had me primed for this sentiment.

--Thanks! Dc3 (talk) 14:00, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

nsaum75 wishes you peace!

Talkback

Shalom

nsaum75 has given you a falafel sandwich! Falafel sandwiches are a specialty of the Middle East. With a little tahini and maybe a spicy sauce, they are delicious and promote WikiLove. Hopefully, this one has added flavor to your day.

Spread the goodness of falafel by adding {{subst:Falafel}} to someone's Talk page with a friendly message! Give a falafel sandwich to someone you've had disagreements with in the past, or to a good friend.

Thanks! It has indeed added flavor. Yum! "Eat hummus. Give chick peas a chance." (author unknown). Hertz1888 (talk) 21:26, 14 March 2010 (UTC)

I came across this article and thought I would share it with you, as it seems to touch on areas you occasionally edit. Warm Regards, -- nsaum75  04:42, 8 December 2010 (UTC)

kochav

Toda achi! --nsaum75 23:27, 1 May 2010 (UTC)

Ain davar. I can't thank you enough for what you set in motion.

The template, it turns out, is not completely automatic, but if you update the edit count manually at various milestones, the display should update accordingly. You're due for an upgrade soon. Hertz1888 (talk) 01:31, 2 May 2010 (UTC)

תיקון עולם

Peace is nothing more than a lull in a battle; a time during which each side steps back in order to tend their wounds and refine their fighting techniques. Sadly, the best we can hope for in olam ha'zeh is a momentary stalemate. However we must never forget tikkun olam. For our reality is nothing but a boat adrift on water, balanced by permanent uncertainty... --nsaum75 05:14, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

The one sided nature of things here gets really old. Its sad to watch. Transgressions should be punished, but equally so. --nsaum75 05:17, 26 October 2010 (UTC)

A beer for you!

Thanks for all the editings !!! Bambiker (talk) 11:16, 28 August 2011 (UTC)

Planetary tides

This idea is often brought up, for the simple reason that the beat frequency of the Jupiter and Saturn orbits more or less matches the length of the solar cycle. However when analyzed in detail, and there is literature beyond what's in New Scientist, the tidal forces have been shown to be utterly negligible relative to the body forces in the convection zone that drive the dynamo and hence make sunspots. I couldn't read the New Scientist article on line, but I did check out the other reference and found it to be based on an obviously flawed report that never got published. Hugh Hudson (talk) 20:12, 9 October 2011 (UTC)

Clearly much more to this than I ever imagined. I respect your analysis. Thanks for sharing it with me. Hertz1888 (talk) 21:02, 9 October 2011 (UTC)

A cookie for you!

Hello Hertz1888! I hope you enjoy this cookie as an amicable greeting from a fellow Wikipedian, SwisterTwister talk 01:30, 17 October 2011 (UTC)

Yum! Thanks! And it's completely unexpected. Great collection of quotes on your user page. Well chosen! Hertz1888 (talk) 01:37, 17 October 2011 (UTC)

Season's tidings!

Input request

An edit you made 1 is being discussed and I would welcome the input of an experienced editor on this Talk page http://en.wikipedia.org/Talk:Israeli%E2%80%93Palestinian_conflict AnkhMorpork (talk) 19:23, 9 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you for the invitation. I hope to find time soon to properly study the ongoing discussion and take part, but am unable to do so immediately. Per a quick perusal, you seem to be holding your own there quite competently. Hertz1888 (talk) 01:02, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

Neutrality Award

You have amended some of my edits but have agreed with others. It is reassuring that truly neutral editors exist. Best Wishes AnkhMorpork (talk) 00:26, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

Thank you for the coffee and your kind words, as well as for the previous invitation. I would like to say something helpful on the article's talk page, but am finding it difficult to find a point of focus. The discussion has drifted and evolved and become quite elaborate. I think you are handling your part well, and I am glad to see the section in question has been clarified and expanded without eliminating reliably-sourced material simply because it is seen as being too favorable or unfavorable to one party or another. Best wishes to you. Hertz1888 (talk) 02:34, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

Can you check out my recent expansion of the Present Status paragraph and advise me whether it adheres to WP:NPOV?
Best Wishes

AnkhMorpork (talk) 16:03, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

Despite your amendments, NightW has expressed a desire to revert the entirety of my work. <1> Please advise.
Best Wishes AnkhMorpork (talk) 18:57, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

I don't see a consensus for mass reversion, and the 1RR precludes a repeat performance today, at least. I have left general comments on the Talk page. Hertz1888 (talk) 19:36, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

More on Slower vs. more slowly

Dr Richard Lederer, PhD in Linguistics http://en.wikipedia.org/Richard_Lederer says either is acceptable.

EoGuy (talk) 03:47, 12 June 2012 (UTC)

If you had known that ahead of time, I don't suppose you would have bothered going around changing every possible occurrence. Either may be acceptable, but that doesn't mean that changing from the latter to the former is an improvement. One way can still be better than the other—and is, I believe. I stand by my conviction, based on multiple sources (and my generally good ear) that strictly speaking, "more slowly" is preferable and grammatically more correct. I think all those writers of those dozens of articles tended to know what they were doing. I'm sorry to find you apparently so defensive about this, especially after your expressed desire to avoid conflict. If I have offended you, which was never my intent, I am sorry for that. Hertz1888 (talk) 04:24, 12 June 2012 (UTC). Revised 06:30 13 June 2012 (UTC)

Your annexation revert - see Talk

http://en.wikipedia.org/Talk:Jerusalem#.22null_and_void.22_does_not_equate_with_successful_de_jure_annexation Israel's illegal annexation was not recognized = unsuccessful attempt talknic (talk) 09:28, 27 June 2012 (UTC)

Davis Square edits

Hello Hertz1888. As a new participant here at Misplaced Pages and someone with, it seems, some shared interests, I admire your experience and appreciate your contributions. So I bring this up, and offer a suggestion, respectfully.

For those just starting out, Misplaced Pages can be intimidating. A few accompanying comments you made to edits on the Davis Square article ("We certainly don't need two images of the same genre or a disruptive layout" and "Unconstructive") have an unnecessarily hectoring and dismissive tone. This doesn't serve to foster the collaborative effort that makes Misplaced Pages work. Good faith efforts by contributors should be welcomed even as they continue to be refined.

Your edits did improve the article... so, thank you.--Vistawhite (talk) 16:30, 29 July 2012 (UTC)

My apologies for the delay. I wasn't sure how to respond. I do appreciate your letting me know your impressions, both positive and negative. The kind words are welcome, and per your critique I can try not to be intimidating. However, I cannot agree that the two comments you cited are hectoring (a form of bullying) or dismissive (a form of disrespectfulness). Those are two very strong (overly strong) terms. If you examine the edit I deemed unconstructive, I think you will see it was just that—a misunderstanding of the context and intended meaning of the deleted text, or possibly just mischievous. It is commonplace on WP for editors to revert changes without giving any explanation; unless there is obvious vandalism I try to provide one, and try to make it helpful. If the shoe does not always fit, that is inadvertent. Thanks again for your message, and best wishes for much happy and constructive editing on Misplaced Pages. Hertz1888 (talk) 22:58, 9 August 2012 (UTC)

User:Historylover4

Hi, It seems like User:Historylover4 is deliberately vandalizing many Wiki sites, some of them edited by you like Jews and other sites as well like Demographic history of JerusalemTritomex (talk) 00:58, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

Indeed, and thanks for the note. I have noticed the strongly POV edits. You may wish to add your comments at User_talk:EdJohnston#User:Historylover4 or communicate with other administrators. I will try to do my part as time permits. Hertz1888 (talk) 01:21, 8 August 2012 (UTC)

Jerusalem

Kiryat HaLeom project

the project of Kiryat HaLeom are planned to be finished in 20 years and including the all Government buildings and national institutions in one area. the israeli government signed an agreement with a Dutch architectural firm that will plan the whole area and finis him in 20 years process. At the same time an Israeli architects plans to rebellion of the project of entrance to the city in 5 years that should connect to Kiryat HaLeom from the northern side. a new government buildings that planned: Office of the Prime Minister, National Headquarters of the Israel Police, State Comptroller of Israel building, National Library of Israel, National Archives Building of israel, National Gallery building of Israel, and a building for the Israel guest House. a National boulevard will across the israeli parlament building to the National square including pedestrian streets and many parking spaces

please return it back. the project have allready started and some writers here are delet true facts about Israel because of hatred of Jews. thank you very much for the listening. פארוק (talk) 11:18, 14 August 2012 (UTC)

Sorry, I will not do that, for the reasons given in my edit summary. Please also see the previous editor's summary and the message left you on your talk page. There are too many problems with your English, including errors in basic grammar, spelling and capitalization. Your intended meaning is often unclear (making it difficult for others to fix the errors), and much of your writing (as in the sample above) lacks sourcing. You can't expect other editors to clean up after you in article after article. Please get help with your English, and have someone with advanced English skills check your edits before you save them in Misplaced Pages. I appreciate your desire to convey the information, but it has to be done with acceptable quality and reliable sourcing. Hertz1888 (talk) 15:12, 14 August 2012 (UTC)