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On
November 1, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article GAA 125, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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In this round of the WikiCup, the bottom three contestants of the top eight were eliminated on September 30th, while the top five continued for an additional month. On October 31, the WikiCup ended, and Durova was crowned winner!
Top 4
Durova (1830)
Ottava Rima (1720)
Sasata (1627)
Theleftorium (1149)
Eliminated 3
Candlewicke (586)
Mitchazenia (376)
Juliancolton (349)
Withdrawn
Shoemaker's Holiday (1224)
All scores are accurate as of the end of the WikiCup.
Content Leaders
As of this newsletter, the following is a list of participants in this round with the most:
Well, it was a long, long ride, with plenty of ups as well as downs (but I'm sure you'll agree, definitely more ups). It's been ten long months since our kick-off in January, and the level of competition has intensified so much so quickly. It's a wonder there was any puff left in our final eight by the end, but they fought to the death and, eventually, Durova pulled through, making her proficiency with FPs count as the contest drew to a close. Special mentions must go to the other members of the last four, Ottava Rima, Sasata and Theleftorium, all of whom put in a astonishing shift in their efforts to peel Durova away from her victory. Congratulations again!
The announcement of the ed17 as the newest judge to the WikiCup panel was made today - I wish him all the best in his new role.
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WikiCup Awards
2009 WikiCup Award: Most In The News' in a Round
This WikiCup Award is awarded to YOU for the achievement of contributing the most new/updated articles to
In the news in a round, with 36 in the fourth round. Congratulations!
The 2009 WikiCup Finalist Award
This WikiCup Award is presented to CLWE for their achievement of finishing the 2009 WikiCup in the top 8! You competed against 59 other editors along the way, 52 of whom were knocked out before you! You showed massive amounts of determination and dedication throughout the WikiCup. Congratulations on making it as far as you did!
On 4 November 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Claude Lévi-Strauss, which you substantially updated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the
candidates page.
On
November 7, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Breffni Park, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
here's how) and add it to
DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the
Did you know? talk page.
On 11 November 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article 2009 El Salvador floods and mudslides, which you created. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the
candidates page.
I know it is early, but I started the page anyway so your work could become a bit easier. Please feel free to complete the page when November is over.. --
BorgQueen (
talk)
14:06, 12 November 2009 (UTC)
On 13 November 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Dompoase mine collapse, which you recently nominated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the
candidates page.
On
November 15, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Beverley O'Sullivan, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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Hi, I'm looking for a favour. I added a section on personal attacks that
Pat Kenny has sustained to the article on him. Unfortunately it got
reverted, reason given was that it was POV. Could you have a look at it please? I didn't think there were any POV issues but if it needs reworking then I would appreciate your input. Thanks
GainLine ♠♥19:16, 16 November 2009 (UTC)
Cheers. My worry was that I might been portraying Kenny too much as a victim and that somehow was POV but I had tried to keep it as factual as possible. I couldn't believe there wasn't more on the attacks so I added it. I try to keep away from the contentious stuff as well, I had my fill of it earlier and theres a lot more satisfaction to be had from other stuff. Never thought that article was one which was as volatile though!
GainLine ♠♥23:18, 17 November 2009 (UTC)
ITN for Foreign relations of Algeria
On 22 November 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Foreign relations of Algeria, which you recently nominated and substantially updated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the
candidates page.
Well, not literally swimming... I've been quite lucky (so far). It is a shame to return to find that Wikipedia states the flooding is over... I think I have some time to do that... -- 14:42, 27 November 2009 (UTC)
Valued pictures and ITN in the WikiCup
Hi. I am contacting you on behalf of the WikiCup judges because you were involved in our previous points polling. Though most of the polls are now closed, we have restarted polls relating to the points value for both valued pictures and in the news entries. You are welcome to submit your votes here; the polls will be closing in a week's time.
J Milburn (
talk)
19:54, 29 November 2009 (UTC)
To ensure that everyone who signed up is still committed to participating in the 2010 WikiCup, it is required that you remove your name from this list! By removing your name, you are not removing yourself from the WikiCup. This is simply a way for the judges to take note of who has not yet reconfirmed their participation. If you have not removed your name from that list by December 30th, 2009 (by 23:59 (UTC)) then your name will be removed from the WikiCup.
It's worth noting the rules have changed, likely after you signed up. The changes made thus far are:
Mainspace and/or portal edits will not be awarded points at all.
Did you know? articles (which were worth 5 points last year) will now be worth 10 points.
Good articles (which were worth 30 points last year) will now be worth 40 points.
Valued pictures will be now awarded points, however the amount (5 or 10 points) is still being discussed.
Featured lists (which were worth 30 points last year) will now be worth 40 points.
Featured portals (which were worth 25 points last year) will now be worth 35 points.
Featured articles (which were worth 50 points last year) will now be worth 100 points.
Featured topics (which were worth 10 points per article last year) will now be worth 15 points per any article in the topic that you were a major contributor to.
Good topics (which were worth 5 points per article last year) will now be worth 10 points per any article in the topic that you were a major contributor to.
In the news will still be awarded points, however the amount (5 or 10 points) is still being discussed.
If you have any final concerns about the WikiCup's rules and regulations, please ask them now, before the Cup begins to avoid last minute problems. You may come to the WikiCup's talk page, or any of the judge's user talk pages. We're looking forwards to a great 2010 WikiCup! On behalf of the WikiCup judges, iMatthewtalk at
03:41, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
DYK
On
December 5, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pat Quinn (businessman), which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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Hi CLWE. I am
Cargoking and you probably have seen me around
ITN. I have identified you as an ITN regular, so I thought I would inform you of a discussion opened on 5 December 2009.
MSGJ suggested on
Arsonal's (who's fairly new to ITN)
talk page, that ITN suggestions made on the
candidate's page would be put on separate pages, such as
Wikipedia:In the news/Candidates/2009-12-05. The past seven days of discussion would be automatically transcluded. "This would avoid the need for archiving and it would also leave the history of the page intact. It might also make it easier to create new days because we can use preload templates, etc." The only disadvantage to this proposal would be that each new comment would not show up on people's watchlists.
Nice work on the
latest hook. You'll probably be disgusted to hear this, but I spent about ten minutes comparing previous attacks considering whether to post it or oppose it. I just wasn't sure whether it was big enough or getting enough news coverage, but the fact that they bombed a mosque put it over the edge for me. We had a discussion about this with regards to ferry sinkings a few days back. I don't think we changed each other's views much, but maybe there's still room for useful dialog about it.
Cup of tea?--
Chaser (
talk)
18:54, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
I would agree that targeting the mosque probably made it stand out more than anything. I have learned to provide suggestions for hooks as a preventative measure against further delays. ;) Thank you very much for the tea, I hope I wasn't cause for any upset over the ferry sinkings. I think ten minutes is not very much at all when you wish to be careful as tends to be the case with matters concerning the Main Page. -- 19:18, 5 December 2009 (UTC)
DYK
On
December 5, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Daithí Ó Drónaí, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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December 13, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tony Connelly, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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Hi, could you have a look at the
DYK nomination for the Resadiye shooting? I'm a bit concerned about the clarity of the hook.
Ucucha21:14, 13 December 2009 (UTC)
On
December 17, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Reşadiye shooting, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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B. I think just general expansion would be nice for Morning Ireland. It's funny how less significant programmes have much larger articles. It's more a shame than funny. Cargoking talk 09:23, 20 December 2009 (UTC)
On
December 19, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Irish budget, 2010, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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Wishing you and your family a very joyful end of 2009, and the best of wishes for the coming year. Keep up the good work on Wikipedia, maybe take some time out to spend it with loved ones.
Merry Christmas, CLWE! At this time of year, I would like to extend seasons greetings to the Wikipedians I have interacted with in the past year on Wikipedia. I wish you a wonderful holiday season! --
Footyfanatic3000(
talk ·contribs)
On
December 24, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Morning Ireland, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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Happy christmas and welcome to the death project! Please keep asking those questions - they are what we need - otherwise it will not develop into a good project - have a safe and enjoyable christmas and a great new year - thanks again!
SatuSuro00:57, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
On 25 December 2009, In the news was updated with a news item that involved the article Rafael Caldera, which you substantially updated. If you know of another interesting news item involving a recently created or updated article, then please suggest it on the
candidates page.
On
December 25, 2009, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Victoria Mary Clarke, which you created or substantially expanded. You are welcome to check how many hits your article got while on the front page (
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It is too late now, it is nearly January and I won't be available for all of the next seven days. Perhaps in the summer. --candle•wicke19:17, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Brian Lenihan, Jnr
You undid some changes I made to the entry for Brian Lenihan, Jnr. Rather than starting a tit-for-tat war of undoing each other's work, I have put comments on teh talk page of Lenihan's entry. I welcome your comments.
Brenmar (
talk)
06:20, 28 December 2009 (UTC) Brenmar
No tit-for-tat war intended at all, I thought the same sentence was being added twice. I replied there. -- 16:13, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Second Lady of Nigeria
I saw you added an infobox for
Maryam Babangida. I took out the redlink to
First Lady of Nigeria for now. The reason is that many Nigerian leaders are polygamous. There could be value to an article on spouses of Nigerian presidents, but maybe it should have a table like:
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