User:Kevin Murray
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. My interests are generally in sailing, golf, photography, and history.
Some of my photography projects are: [www.web4homes.com/cars Classic Autos] and my [www.web4homes.com/cameras Camera Collection]
My educational credentials are BS University of California Berkeley, and MBA University of Notre Dame. Life experience includes 30+ years of business management and entrepreneurial success.
Reduced participation in 2009
[edit]While I remain absolutely dedicated to the success of this project, I will be so involved in other organizations and charities in 2009 that I can not focus on Wikipedia, at the level where I have recently participated. I’ve taken an executive position in my yacht club and Renee and I have increased our commitment to Special Olympics in light of recent reductions in charity contributions. However, if you think I can make a meaningful contribution to your efforts, please send me an email. --Kevin Murray (talk) 07:55, 7 January 2009 (UTC)
Philosophy
[edit]A great quote: "the internet is populated by eggshells armed with hammers."
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This user is interested in, Sailing. |
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I would rather be away Yacht racing. |
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This user is interested in firearms and is generally knowledgeable about them. |
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User pages
- User:Kevin Murray/B-29 - XfD
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The Original Barnstar | |
I hereby award you the Original Barnstar for your efforts to help stem the tide of thoughtless deletions. Tarinth 17:29, 29 December 2006 (UTC) |
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The Original Barnstar | |
I hereby award you the Original Barnstar for your tireless efforts to improve Wikipedia by helping to make articles about somewhat notable subjects more encyclopedic and well-referenced. — Jeff G. 05:00, 4 February 2007 (UTC) |
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The Barnstar of Good Humor | |
I hereby award you the Barnstar of Good Humor for throwing the (phone) book at a flagrantly non-notable subject, with hilarious effect. — Antelan talk 09:51, 17 June 2007 (UTC) |
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For making a difference! | |
This Barnstar isn't free, this is a chain barnstar, as payment please give this star to at least 3-5 others with 500+ edits but no barnstar. — Antelan talk 09:51, 17 June 2007 (UTC) |
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The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar | |
For defending Hajj Amin Elahi the greatest Tanbur lute master that ever lived Octavian history (talk) 03:47, 19 January 2008 (UTC) |
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