Re: [Wikimania-l] Thanks for all the fish... and lessons learned

Personally, I found it a nice experience to not have all those titles thrown into my face every time I saw a badge. But then I know most of the people already, so maybe I'm not a fair person to consider there :) Lodewijk 2011/8/10 Roan Kattouw roan.katt...@gmail.com On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 11

Re: [Wikimania-l] Shopping

stamps are still available. You can buy them from the stamp machine at the outside (also outside office hours) on the post office near the venue for at least today (who knows for how long). Just ask someone for the nearest post office. Best, Lodewijk 2011/8/6 Jeromy-Yu Chan (Jerry~Yuyu

[Wikimania-l] shuttles

I understand that the shuttles tonight are already leaving at 19:30 and there will be no other public transport? (wondering about the mentioned free time activities and how realistic that is, in that light :) ) Lodewijk ___ Wikimania-l mailing list

Re: [Wikimania-l] vegetarian and vegan food

Hi, it seems that some of the waiters confuse vegetarian with vegetables. I found asking for no meat, no fish? more helpful so far - that usually lead me to the right food parts. Lodewijk 2011/8/5 KIZU Naoko aph...@gmail.com I was satisfied with hot eggplants and pastas. Awesome. Thank you

Re: [Wikimania-l] Shopping

yes - if you exit the conference center, go left - right after the stairs, on your left there is a mall (before crossing any street). Go down the escalator and you'll find a supermarket. (via Amir) Lodewijk 2011/8/4 Deryck Chan deryckc...@gmail.com And are there any supermarkets? I was asked

Re: [Wikimania-l] Antw.: What to do tonight

Definitely ask the bus driver to drop you off at Carmel Center Auditorium or you may be dropped off at the very bottom and you have to walk up the mountain quite far :) Just sayin' Lodewijk 2011/8/1 Manuel Schneider manuel.schnei...@wikimedia.ch Hecht House is right next to the Haifa

Re: [Wikimania-l] Shuttles schedule

It was sent on the 27th of july with the topic Wikimania 2011 - Shuttle schedule. hope that helps, Lodewijk 2011/7/31 rupert THURNER rupert.thur...@gmail.com i would find it thrilling if you could provide short versions of the most important information via email, as people have

Re: [Wikimania-l] The weather this week

To those who don't know what is meant by considerably hotter and pretty hot (;-))... according to wunderground.com the maximum temperatures are around 30-33 centigrades with some clouds. See also http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/40155.html . Kind regards, Lodewijk ps: for the people

Re: [Wikimania-l] Sherut Sharing

Trains: http://www.rail.co.il/EN/Pages/HomePage.aspx From: Ben Gurion Airport To: Haifa etc. it runs through the night although not frequent. Lodewijk 2011/7/30 Harel Cain harel.c...@gmail.com Please consult the train schedule. Trains from the airport go all night long (though of course

Re: [Wikimania-l] About the Wikimania 2011: Important Information for your Upcoming Participation

is there any specific reason why your time tables only start at 8? (since a lot of flights arrive way before that - I'm for example arriving around 3am) Lodewijk 2011/7/24 Manuel Schneider manuel.schnei...@wikimedia.ch Hi all, Am 23.07.2011 11:55, schrieb Harel Cain: It's a good idea

Re: [Wikimania-l] minor issue with languages

I think Kim was originally referring to the registration form. Personally, I don't think it is a big issue, and suggest that Kim takes a pencil with him to edit his badge on the spot ;) Lodewijk 2011/7/11 dror1...@icqmail.com Hmmm... That's interesting. According to the criterion Deryck

Re: [Wikimania-l] Помогите придумать название для нашей фирмы?!

Hi, Wikimania is an annual conference around Wikipedia and Wikimedia, Wiki's and open knowledge. I have the impression that your message does not fit that description. If it does, please try to rephrase. With kind regards, Lodewijk 2011/4/27 Simona Kehler simonakeh...@gmail.com Добрый день

Re: [Wikimania-l] What to do about 2012, and the future

the audience. best, Lodewijk 2011/1/19 theo10011 de10...@gmail.com I agree to some extent, a biannual event is an eventuality we have to consider. But would making it biannual have any effect on the quality of the bids, the benefit of having such a diverse community implies that the two teams hosting

Re: [Wikimania-l] Videos from Gdansk

/me suggests to pass on phone number actually 2011/1/11 Samuel Klein meta...@gmail.com I will do this if someone will pass me their email :-) On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 7:29 PM, Samuel Klein meta...@gmail.com wrote: Any update on the videos? Perhaps someone who knows them should ping

Re: [Wikimania-l] Problematic aspects of hosting the next conference in Haifa, Israel

they would listen to your problems and potential solutions. They will do what is reasonably possible to make it possible and likely for people from all over the world to attend the conference. Thank you for your help. With kind regards, Lodewijk Gelauff 2010/8/11 Maysara Omar maysara.o...@gmail.com

Re: [Wikimania-l] TRIVIA tonight!

just for the record... the answer to the board question seems to be incorrect :) It should be 19... (but I guess that this file was prepared before the announcements :) ) 2010/7/21 Ray Saintonge sainto...@telus.net Harel Cain wrote: There would also be a 24-hour lounge right at the venue

Re: [Wikimania-l] Wikimania-l Digest, Vol 54, Issue 48

.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Notafish ). Then find at the left side of the page, under toolbox, the button E-mail user. You will get a webform to email the user. Best regards, Lodewijk Gelauff 2010/7/21 Roan Kattouw roan.katt...@gmail.com 2010/7/21 Anisha Pucadyil anisha...@gmail.com: Dear all

Re: [Wikimania-l] TRIVIA tonight!

2010/7/20 Aphaia aph...@gmail.com in addition to general gratitude for the conference organization, I'd like to thank you all who organized this quiz show and the party itself as well. It made a fun ... including the experience missing the last tram! I was really amazed my flesh and blood had

Re: [Wikimania-l] TRIVIA tonight!

I assume they didn't put those iron bars in thr ground for decorative purposes :) 2010/7/20 Florence Devouard anth...@anthere.org On 7/20/10 9:54 AM, Lodewijk wrote: 2010/7/20 Aphaia aph...@gmail.com in addition to general gratitude for the conference organization, I'd like to thank you

Re: [Wikimania-l] TRIVIA tonight!

organized? Separate files, or one file with a question slide followed by an answer slide? Peter On Tue, Jul 20, 2010 at 2:54 AM, Lodewijk lodew...@effeietsanders.orgwrote: 2010/7/20 Aphaia aph...@gmail.com in addition to general gratitude for the conference organization, I'd

Re: [Wikimania-l] thank you

dont forget the beach! 2010/7/15 Cary Bass c...@wikimedia.org -BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 On 07/15/2010 07:07 AM, Austin Hair wrote: I've said it many times, but 90% of it is just getting a few hundred Wikimedians together in the same building. And into their hotel

[Wikimania-l] thank you

arranged! I dont dare to call out the specific people, being afraid of missing several - I have only seen so much of it. I do hope to have the opportunity of seeing many of you irl again soon! many hugs, Lodewijk ___ Wikimania-l mailing list Wikimania-l

[Wikimania-l] Wikiguys lunch - today, Lounge area

Hi! Today we are going to have a lunch for men and boys in Wikimedia. Editors, staff, academics etc are all welcome to attend. It looks like we will have it in the Lobby on the first floor, so at lunch time grab your food and then stay there. cheers Lodewijk

Re: [Wikimania-l] Power outlets

does this mean that the jazz hall will become the most popular room, irrespective from the sessions? 2010/7/9 Daniel Kinzler dan...@brightbyte.de jazz hall has quite a few along the walls there are some upstairs in the reception area too, along the walls to the sides -- daniel Brianna

Re: [Wikimania-l] biking tour gdansk

, schrieb Ralf Roletschek: when do you want to bike? I'd like it also. 2010/7/7 Lodewijk lodew...@effeietsanders.org mailto:lodew...@effeietsanders.org hey all, maarten liam and I will be taking a biking tour, and i just ordered three bicycles here outside the venue

Re: [Wikimania-l] biking tour gdansk

their locks aren't very good, but you can rent indeed for a few days too. -- l 2010/7/7 Jeromy-Yu Chan (Jerry~Yuyu) jerry.tschan...@gmail.com Are there any service, that we can rent a few days (better locks included), then we can use it in the town? On 07/07/2010, Lodewijk lodew

Re: [Wikimania-l] Wikimedia Foundation filming in Gdansk

opportunities when you want to roll something out on a more world wide level - and it would allow people to more freely express what they feel without having to translate in the mean while etc - which might limit them. best, lodewijk 2010/7/8 Jay Walsh jwa...@wikimedia.org Hi folks

Re: [Wikimania-l] Airport Pickup

at the airport) Lodewijk 2010/7/5 Michel Castelo Branco michelcastelobra...@gmail.com I am in Gdansk, already. It is a beautiful city, I`m enjoying the trip. When can I go to the event hotel? Now I`m in a hostel. Thanks CasteloBranco 2010/7/4 Ray Saintonge sainto...@telus.net I'm leaving

Re: [Wikimania-l] new airport bus

you'll find plenty of options to get to gdansk. If you have some small cash zlotys, you can take the bus to Gdansk Glowny, which is a lovely 10 minute walk to the river. Just ask people to show you the river, you'll be able to make yourself understandable :) 2010/7/5 Jodi Schneider

Re: [Wikimania-l] My Registration

anth...@anthere.org wrote: I Got a confirmation email this morning (worked !) Flo Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2010, at 9:59, Lodewijk lodew...@effeietsanders.org wrote: original confirmation email? I didn't have any email at all. Does that mean I got less emails than others (ie

Re: [Wikimania-l] [Foundation-l] Floating a notion: permanent Wikimania committee?

etc. even if in another language. Also, we should try to get at least two continents on the committee. The committee would have a contact person at staff, the organizing teams and maybe even (if budget gets involved) at board level. best, Lodewijk 2010/6/18 Harel Cain harel.c...@gmail.com I do

Re: [Wikimania-l] Regarding the VISA Invitation Letter

hi, as far as I understand, this is not about Brasil, but about India. As far as I know, Indians DO need a visa for Schengen - but please correct me if I'm wrong. Lodewijk 2010/6/17 bvh vh1...@terra.com.br correcting myself: I forgot the word need between not and a. bvh wrote: As far

Re: [Wikimania-l] Early and late arrivals to the Wikimania in Gdańsk

low to them. Best, Lodewijk 2010/5/25 Marcin Cieślak mar...@wikimania2010.pl Hello, A quick note regarding early or late accommodation in Gdańsk. The budget accommodation we have now reserved in student dormitories and similar facilities is booked from 7th till 13th of July. This includes

Re: [Wikimania-l] Which Wikimania list should I use?

and at the same time... realizes that - how unrealistic that may sound - not everybody adores soccer. Lodewijk 2010/5/7 Liam Wyatt liamwy...@gmail.com: It must be possible to turn this bug into a feature. With such an international gathering in Gdansk, and with the farewell party that evening

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