Welcome to my User Page!
Yeah... this is me at work. Ugly? Well, you're no Brad Pitt either :P
Greetings to all Wikipedians. My name is Orane (pronounced Ō-rain), but you can call me 'O'. I was born on Saturday, August 22, 1987 in the most beautiful country on Earth, Jamaica. I emigrated to Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada on December 11, 2004 to live with my dad and my older brother; I was living with my mom in Portland, Jamaica. Canada was my first experience with different weather and let me tell you, winter was a bitch!
My work on Wikipedia
First and foremost, I am an editor. I am also one of the few Administrators of Wikipedia. Take a look at my Administrator logs (I accept full responsibility for all my administrative actions):
Apart from this, I am an Advocate, a Mediator and a member of the Welcoming committee, Esperanza, WikiProject Kindness Campaign, the Counter-Vandalism Unit and WikiProject Cricket.
My blood, sweat and tears have gone into the following:
Céline Dion (A featured article since January 19, 2006) (wrote) • Mariah Carey (A featured article since April 14, 2006) • Clarendon, Jamaica • Hanover, Jamaica (wrote) • Manchester, Jamaica • Portland, Jamaica (my home parish) • Saint Andrew, Jamaica (wrote) • Saint Ann, Jamaica • Saint Catherine, Jamaica • Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica • Saint James, Jamaica (wrote)• Saint Mary, Jamaica • Saint Thomas, Jamaica • Trelawny, Jamaica • Westmoreland, Jamaica.
Useful links
Block user • List of blocked users • Untagged Images • RFAs • VFD • Recent Changes • Special:Newpages • Vandalism • Special:Newimages • Wikipedia:Administrators' how-to guide • Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard • Wikipedia:Administrators' reading list • Category:Candidates for speedy deletion • Wikipedia:Template messages • Wikipedia:List of policies
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About Me
Yep, UC will be my college for the next four years.
When I was in Jamaica, I attended the Titchfield High School, and after moving to Canada, I attended the Alexander Mackenzie High school. I'm now a freshman at the University of Toronto, studying Narrative, European History, Sociology, Philosophy, and Human biology.
My 3 favorites:
Quote:
3. "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy" — Martin Luther King, Jr.
2. "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." — Albert Einstein.
1. "Yes, yes, your anguish sustains me. — Stewie Griffin
Books:.
3. The Catcher in the Rye (JD Salinger).
2. Oryx and Crake (Margaret Atwood) (Graduated from U of T)
1. Escape to Last Man's Peak (Jean' D'Costa) (A Jamaican writer)
Singers:
3. Whitney Houston (best vocal performance)
2. Mariah Carey. (best vocal performance), (bonus)
1. Beyonce (best vocal performance) (bonus) (bonus)
Albums:
3. Thriller (1982, Michael Jackson) (best-selling album of all time, Grammy Award for "Album of the Year")
2. Exodus (1977, Bob Marley) ("Album of the Century" accolade from Time Magazine)
1. Falling Into You (1996, Celine Dion) (2nd best-selling studio album by a female; won Grammy awards for "Best Pop Album" and "Album of the Year")
Movies:
3. Kill Bill (Volume One), (Uma Thurman and David Carradine)
3. Ghost, (Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg)
2. Titanic (Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet)
1. Children of Men (Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, Claire-Hope Ashitey) (preview). The greatest and most touching movie ever made. A masterpiece.
(Do you think I have bad taste? Dare to comment on my picks? Tell me on my talk page :P)
Trophy Case
My Awards and Stuff
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I, V. Molotov, hereby give you this Working Man's Barnstar for diligent work on Wikipedia!
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Okay, I know we had some disagreements in the past, and I said a lot of things I shouldn't have. So I offer this Peace dove to you. I'm sorry :). Extraordinary Machine 12:44, 25 September 2005 (UTC)
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A thanks for the support on my admin nomination. CG 18:18, September 11, 2005 (UTC)
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Thanks for support and your confidence in me in my recent RFB nomination :) Regards, User:Nichalp/sg 20:10, September 6, 2005 (UTC)
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Thanks For The Support! Karmafist 16:06, 9 October 2005 (UTC)
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thanks for your support in my Rfa as well. I am sure I will not be as supported as your stellar showing on Rfa but getting your support is just as good. Qaz (talk) 22:58, 9 October 2005 (UTC)
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Thank you for your support on my RfA. It is sincerely appreciated. ≈ jossi fresco ≈ t • @ 14:50, 15 October 2005 (UTC)
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Hello Journalist - I have noticed your work at reverting vandalism on Wikipedia. Consequently, I award you the RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar. Thanks for your great work! Johntex\talk 17:13, 25 October 2005 (UTC)
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Thank you for supporting me in my RfA. Titoxd(?!?) 17:31, 25 October 2005 (UTC)
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I would like to express my thanks to all the people who took part in my (failed) RfA voting. Cheers! Halibutt 05:10, 29 November 2005 (UTC)
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Journalist, Thanks so very much. Cnwb 22:45, 4 December 2005 (UTC)
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Thanks a ton. --Gurubrahma 13:08, 7 December 2005 (UTC)
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Hey, Journalist. For balancing school work with Wikipedia. εγκυκλοπαίδεια* (talk) 02:02, 8 December 2005 (UTC)(Former V. Molotov)
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Dear Journalist,I would like to thank you for supporting me on my RfA. --Jaranda wat's sup 02:43, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
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Thank you very much for your support for my RfA. I will do everything I can to justify your trust in me. Awolf002 03:21, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
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Hi Orane, thanks for your support. – NSLE (T+C+CVU) 09:44, 9 December 2005 (UTC)
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Hey Journalist! Thanks for your support on my RfA. Again, thanks! :D
Tomertalk
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Congratulations on reaching your 5,000th edit! Keep up the good work! εγκυκλοπαίδεια* 23:48, 20 December 2005 (UTC)
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MERRY CHRISTMAS, Journalist A well deserved subst:pressy!--Santa on Sleigh 22:33, 24 December 2005 (UTC)
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I award you the Resilient Barnstar for surviving a month-long FAC for Céline Dion, and still coming out with a low level of Wikistress. What's the next project? Harro. 5 04:05, 21 June 2006 (UTC)
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Thanks for the barnstar - I'll return the favor. Take care, εγκυκλοπαίδεια* 15:29, 1 February 2006 (UTC)
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Happy Valentine's Day, my sweet dear Orane! Phædriel.
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...my dear Orane, one of those names you both trust and respect wholeheartedly, and at the same time, an endless source of kindness and beautiful feelings.You set an example of what a bright and exemplary Wikipedian, and most important, a great person is. We have missed you so much! Your friend forever, Phaedriel
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Im giving this to myself in celebration of one full year on Wikipedia. Orane (talk • cont.) 23:48, 4 July 2006 (UTC)
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Your service to Wikipedia is most deserving of this barnstar. Good job! Sharkface217 21:47, 31 October 2006 (UTC)
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