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2015 got off to an awesome start here in the wikiHow community… with some awesome edits. Thanks and three cheers to all!:slight_smile: Amazing Edits✯ @Anniemp made some accuracy edits and added information to http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-Homemade-Flower-Food&oldid=16338927&diff=prev ✯ @Leogirl321 did a helpful overhaul on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-a-Confident-Beautiful-Black-Girl&diff=16229998&oldid=16044739 , and @HumanBeing added to the collaboration with a big edit, too http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-a-Confident-Beautiful-Black-Girl&diff=16230361&oldid=16230132 (nominated by @Alabaster ) ✯ @MissLunaRose did an impressive overhaul of http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Talk-to-Someone-with-Autism&diff=16322169&oldid=16272423 ✯ @Teagreen did some handy cleanup while spellchecking http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Act-Like-a-Wild-Cat&diff=next&oldid=16276289 ✯ @McDonalds1 did a format fix and general edit on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-Habanero-Pepper-Mash&diff=16209847&oldid=16205260 (nominated by @Alabaster ) ✯ An anon reworded and copyedited a warning on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Use-a-Katana-Properly&diff=16235244&oldid=16221719 (nominated by @Lugia2453 ) ✯ @Sarah_the_gymnast did a big edit to expand http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Do-a-Free-Hip-Circle-in-Gymnastics&diff=16245498&oldid=15604560 and make it more actionable and helpful (nominated by @Alabaster ) ✯ @WikiMonkey expanded a new article using outside research: http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Eat-Spiders&diff=16310625&oldid=16298200 (nominated by @ShadyGold ) ✯ @Eperson (formerly @Eric-Person ) helped out with patrolling, making some great quick edits like http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Apply-Makeup-for-a-Big-Evening-Out&diff=prev&oldid=16321334 ✯ @TammySin did a boost-like cleanup and Relateds edit on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-a-Perfect-Gift-for-Your-Teacher&diff=prev&oldid=16331608 ✯ @Alabaster did a sweet clarity and cleanup edit on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Cook-Mongolian-Beef&diff=16306041&oldid=15813977 ✯ @Hailey did some awesome quick edits while patrolling, including http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Be-Pure-and-Natural&diff=prev&oldid=16313259 ✯ @LeahlovesGod did some great cleanup to get an article in how-to format: http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Stay-Awake-and-Energized-on-Christmas-Eve&diff=prev&oldid=16319855 ✯ @Mina-G . did a range of helpful Topic Greenhouse edits, including http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-Loom-Bracelets&diff=prev&oldid=16317331 ✯ @Alexia_Francesconi did an accuracy and expansion overhaul on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-Your-Dog-to-Sit&diff=16272268&oldid=16263777 ✯ @Meggiessims did a nice Quick Edit reformat on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Get-Rid-of-the-Green-Circle-from-a-Ring&diff=prev&oldid=16313707 ✯ @Ttrimm did a ton of awesome boosting, including a helpful copyedit on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Sing-Loud-Without-Harming-Yourself&diff=prev&oldid=16334283 WikiGnomes - People who keep busy behind the scenes✯ @Byankno1 helped out creating proposed redirects like http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Win-Checker-Board-Game&redirect=no ✯ @AndrewG1999 cleaned up some double redirects: http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=What-to-Respond-When-You-Get-IP-Banned-from-Chatroulette-Without-Doing-Anything-Wrong&diff=prev&oldid=16339189 ✯ @Isorhythmic , @Lugia2453 , @Hibou8 , @Caidoz , @Savas_P , @The_Jacob and others have been helping out with NFD Guardian votes ✯ @Ttrimm , @Savas_P , @Flickety , @Hibou8 , @Lugia2453 , @Adelaide , @MushyKetchup , @AndrewG1999 , @Platelminto , @Souphead , @Alabaster , @JirachiQueen , @Choicefresh , and others have been chipping away at the NAB queue Rockstar Newbies - People who are off to a great start!✯ @Toby-Nott has been diving into patrolling and helping out with some spellchecker fixes like http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Not-Give-in&diff=prev&oldid=16366736 ✯ @Bluey6070 has been learning the ropes of patrolling and making some helpful edits like http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-a-Loose-Tooth-Fall-Out-Without-Pulling-It&diff=prev&oldid=16362836 ✯ @Firegirl40 shared advice for folks looking to get tattoos: http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-Tattoo-Placement ✯ @Ronigirl1 did a really thorough Quick Edit while spellchecking on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Write-a-Good-and-Kinda-Long-History-Essay&diff=prev&oldid=16288305 ✯ @Tait-Jones offered some helpful advice on getting a job in a nursery: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Job-in-a-Nursery ✯ @FB_100001074772011 dove into patrolling and helped out with great edits like http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Study-for-the-English-Test&diff=prev&oldid=16312285 ✯ @Momu shared some tips for dog owners: http://www.wikihow.com/Keep-a-Dog-from-Chasing-the-Vacuum-Cleaner ✯ @Omc helped out with patrolling and made some helpful quick edits, including an expansion/cleanup edit on http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Make-the-Perfect-Cup-of-Hot-Cocoa&diff=prev&oldid=16332531 ✯ @VeggieNut wrote up a helpful how-to to get readers through the winter months: http://www.wikihow.com/Insulate-Windows-for-Winter ✯ @NicoleHRW published some solid advice on a really hard topic: http://www.wikihow.com/Talk-to-Your-Child-About-Molestation ✯ @Eleanor_the_Violist made a how-to about her auditioning tips: http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-for-an-Audition-(Musicians) ✯ @Joeliyn-Tran shared some tips to get a guide for aspiring copywriters off toa good start: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-Into-Copywriting ✯ @I5A4C8904 shared a cool project how-to, with pictures: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-an-Origami-Angry-Bird-(Bookmark) ✯ @Tabsja-Sue put together a helpful how-to to answer a sewing request: http://www.wikihow.com/Sew-a-Straight-Line ✯ @Caroline.here got her feet wet in patrolling and helped out with some spot-on categorizations like http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Do-Chevron-Nail-Art&diff=prev&oldid=16313943 ✯ @Graciev209 shared some tips on getting the punk look with eyeliner: http://www.wikihow.com/Apply-Punk-Eyeliner ✯ @Lumen shared tips for Wikipedians wanting to use the OpenDyslexic font: http://www.wikihow.com/Enable-the-OpenDyslexic-Font-on-Wikipedia ✯ @Anna-Crandall has been helping out with categorizing, making some good calls like http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Audition-for-a-Youth-Musical&diff=prev&oldid=16266889 ✯ @Alleycatrox has been doing some helpful cleanup and copyedits like http://www.wikihow.com/index.php?title=Become-an-Allstar-Cheerleader&diff=prev&oldid=16293926 ✯ @Marion-Nuttall shared a neat style guide: http://www.wikihow.com/Avoid-Fleeting-Fashion-Styles ✯ @SB-Willow wrote up a helpful guide for job hunters: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Job-when-You-Have-a-Work-History-Gap-Due-to-Disability-or-Illness ✯ Last week’s rockstar @Erinstecher earned an RS for her advice on growing copepods in an aquarium: http://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Copepods ✯ Last week’s rockstar @TheCraftyAustin had their guide for how to experience zero gravity marked as an RS: http://www.wikihow.com/Experience-Zero-Gravity

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Awesome New Articles✯ @Vyacheslav-Pukhanov wrote up a helpful guide for Google Play users: http://www.wikihow.com/Get-a-Refund-from-Google-Play ✯ @Mielyssia wrote up a helpful makeup guide: http://www.wikihow.com/Lighten-Lipstick-with-Concealer ✯ @Toppedwithknowledge shared some clothing tricks: http://www.wikihow.com/Revamp-Tight-Clothes ✯ @MabelSyrup wrote up a guide to making a tasty lip scrub: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Bubblegum-Lip-Scrub ✯ @Bigsisnat533 shared a how-to with images for a fun craft: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Dyed-Coffee-Filter-Snowflakes ✯ @Laura7491 shared a how-to on a Thunderbird trick: http://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Signature-in-Mozilla-Thunderbird ✯ @Darkfrost wrote up a how-to to help wikiHow editors: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Checklist-on-wikiHow ✯ @Gamers-and-Geeks wrote up a couple of gamer guides for Fallout players: http://www.wikihow.com/Steal-from-the-Van-Graffs-in-Fallout:-New-Vegas and http://www.wikihow.com/Survive-Hardcore-Mode-in-Fallout:-New-Vegas ✯ @McDonalds1 started a very thorough guide on the different ways to post to Facebook: http://www.wikihow.com/Post-to-Facebook ✯ @Amna_35 shared some tips on a fun recycling DIY project: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Cookie-Jar-from-a-Pringles-Can ✯ @Chris-Garthwaite published an article on creating an image with Excel’s Transparency tool: http://www.wikihow.com/Paint-Photos-or-Copy-Masters-Using-XL-Transparency ✯ @Adelaide shared some fun celebration and commemoration tips: http://www.wikihow.com/Commemorate-Your-Graduation-from-High-School ✯ @Hibou8 shared a new tech how-to: http://www.wikihow.com/Delete-Boot-Camp-from-Your-Mac ✯ @Unavowed wrote up a breakfast recipe with a twist: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-French-Toast-in-a-Cup ✯ @Byankno1 wrote up a theme-park-lovers how-to: http://www.wikihow.com/Visit-the-LEGOLAND-California-Theme-Park ✯ @Rick-Sheridan wrote up some advice for aspiring journalists: http://www.wikihow.com/Develop-Basic-Journalism-Skills Quality Patrollers last week @Isorhythmic @SarahB @Vyacheslav-Pukhanov @EPerson @Iliveunderawesomerock @Savas_P @Amna_35 @Hailey @Loiswade42 @Meggiessims @HumanBeing @GeekySonic @TammySin @CSR @Lutherus-Shyrilser @MushyKetchup @Mirain @Adelaide @CoffeeLover @LeahlovesGod @Sanssheriff @Zack @Bobbyfrank @Byankno1 Welcome back! @Sharka @Hibou8 @Gikka218 @WildRoseBeef @Caidoz @Metsguy234 @Harri @Platelminto @E3oM @The_Jacob @Charlotte4edit @Ladanea @80_Calo @Davecrosby @Neon-Heart @Destroyer @Breezedill @Sharli Have you seen a contribution you think deserves recognition? We don’t see all the great edits around here, so if we’re missing some folks who deserve recognition, share it here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MyOqwjOBCt5MgP08s1zljBSYnWxq1beLRYrfuL_tsSg/viewform

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Wow!!! What great editors we have!!! *claps!!!*

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Cool - go community!

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Great job everyone!:slight_smile:

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Thanks a lot for noticing and posting, @Anna . Much appreciated. Congratulations on good job , everyone! =)

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Great job everyone! Keep it up!

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Great job, everyone!

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Two days off, (was camping where there was no WiFi) and still get a mention. Sweet. Go me and EVERYONE else who works hard around here.

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Fantastic work, guys!:slight_smile:

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Thanks for the appreciation and a huge thanks/well done to everyone mentioned. This is what I love about wikiHow!

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Thanks for the mentions!!! Keep up the great work everyone!!! It really makes a huge difference!!

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These are the first Community Achievements that I have had in a long time. Thanks.:slight_smile:

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Yay! Community Achievements are back again. I missed them. I love seeing the community grow and do awesome things. Yay everybody, we rock:slight_smile:

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Great job guys! Good to see the Achievements back!

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Great work everybody! I’m new but I’m very glad I’m here

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Thank you and well done, everyone! Especially to SarahB and Isorhythmic who really know what they’re doing!!:smiley:Not that others don’t, I just know you two get me, and offer very helpful suggestions.

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Oh and haha- love that @HumanBeing

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:frowning:gives standing ovation anyway great job everyone

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Thank you for our wikihow family.