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==Service awards proposal==
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| Hello, {{PAGENAME}}! I noticed you display a [[WP:Service awards|service award]], and would like to invite you to '''[[Wikipedia_talk:Service_awards#Renovation_proposal|join the discussion]]''' over a [[User:The_Man_in_Question/WIP|proposed revamping]] of the awards.

If you have any opinions on the proposal, please participate in the discussion. Thanks! — <span style="font-family:gill sans;">[[User:The Man in Question|the Man in Question]]</span> [[User_talk:The Man in Question|<small>(in question)</small>]] 01:04, 9 January 2010 (UTC)
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== [[Wikipedia:WikiCup|WikiCup 2010]] and [[Dermatology]]-related content ==
I noticed that you are participating in the 2010 WikiCup.  I have been working on the [[WP:DERM:MA|Bolognia push]] which is a project to make sure Wikipedia has an article (or redirect) on every know [[list of cutaneous conditions|cutaneous condition]].  With that being said, there are still many cutaneous condition stubs to be made, and Bolognia could be a source for a lot of DYK articles, etc.  Therefore, I was thinking maybe we could help one another... a competative WikiCup that also serves to improve dermatologic content on Wikipedia.  I could e-mail you the Bolognia login information if you have any interest? ---[[User:Kilbad|kilbad]] ([[User talk:Kilbad|talk]]) 03:19, 12 January 2010 (UTC)

== Quick question... ==

I hope you don't mind me asking (I know I could dig through your archives and find the answer myself, but...) I noted that you have a "lynched admin" status ... what the heck happened? ([[User talk:Bwilkins|<span style="font-variant:small-caps;">talk→</span>]]<span style="border:1px solid black;">'''&nbsp;[[User:Bwilkins|BWilkins]]&nbsp;'''</span>[[Special:Contributions/Bwilkins|<span style="font-variant:small-caps;">←track</span>]]) 21:28, 19 January 2010 (UTC)
*The answer may be found [[Wikipedia:Requests_for_de-adminship#Removed_using_ad_hoc_decision-making|here]].--[[User:Doug|Doug.]]<sup>([[User talk:Doug|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Doug|contribs]])</sup> 19:53, 1 January 2013 (UTC)
**Given a reply to a three year old question, what Doug gave was an "official" reason and not the real reason; namely, that Jimbo felt the need to abuse someone and cater to a bunch of worshipers at the same time, thus rewarding bad elements to his website ad discouraging a good one from adding.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 21:04, 1 January 2013 (UTC).

== [[CSS Shenandoah]] ==

In my screen this looks to be '''really messed up''' by [[User:Marcus334]]. Can you take a look and work accordingly as this is an article you have had an interest in, in the past. Is this one of the articles we worked to [[Wikipedia:Good articles|good article]]? Thanks for looking into this, as maybe my screen looks at this article a little different (for whatever reason).--[[User:Doug Coldwell|Doug Coldwell]] <sup>[[User talk:Doug Coldwell|<span style="color:darkblue;">talk</span>]]</sup> 21:59, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Compare to my version of 20:28, 23 January 2010 and see which layout looks better to you.--[[User:Doug Coldwell|Doug Coldwell]] <sup>[[User talk:Doug Coldwell|<span style="color:darkblue;">talk</span>]]</sup> 22:38, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

Compare also my version of  23:07, 24 January 2010 and see which layout looks better to you. I'm trying to get it to look good with good natural text flow, howerver [[User:Marcus334]] leaves large white spaces just to get the picture to match EXACTLY with the text, which I feel is not necessary (as long as it is somewhere close). Perhaps you would like to have some input to the article.--[[User:Doug Coldwell|Doug Coldwell]] <sup>[[User talk:Doug Coldwell|<span style="color:darkblue;">talk</span>]]</sup> 12:55, 25 January 2010 (UTC)

== About the Camp Morton IN photo ==

The current caption of the photo Camp_Morton_1.JPG[[Media:Camp_Morton_1.JPG‎]] reads "Camp Morton, where 1,700 Confederate were martyred while prisoners of war." Is the use of such a term as 'martyred' consistent with Wikipedia's goal of a 'neutral point of view?' Just for information: I noticed the caption when looking at the article on Camp Morton, where my 3greats-grandmother's brother was a PoW. I have at least one PoW on each side & am relatively new to the wiki-world. I hope this is the appropriate place for posting such an inquiry, if not, please advise.--[[User:Cmissy|Cmissy]] ([[User talk:Cmissy|talk]]) 16:41, 31 January 2010 (UTC)

==WikiCup 2010 January newsletter==
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We are half way through round one of the WikiCup. We've had some shakeups regarding late entries, flag changes and early dropouts, but the competition is now established- there will be no more flag changes or new competitors. Congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}}, our current leader, who, at the time of writing, has more listed points than {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Hunter Kahn}} and  {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}} (second and third place respectively) combined. A special well done also goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Fetchcomms}}- his artcle [[Jewel Box (St. Louis, Missouri)]] was the first content to score points in the competition.

Around half of competitors are yet to score. Please remember to submit content soon after it is promoted, so that the judges are able to review entries. 64 of the 149 current competitors will advance to round 2- if you currently have no points, do not worry, as over half of the current top 64 have under 50 points. Everyone needs to get their entries in now to guarantee their places in round 2! If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, by email or on IRC. Good luck! [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Garden|Garden]], [[User:iMatthew|iMatthew]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] <small>Delivered by [[User:JCbot|JCbot]] ([[User talk:JCbot|talk]]) at 00:09, 1 February 2010 (UTC)</small>


== [[Philippines–Romania relations]] has been nominated for deletion again [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Philippines–Romania relations (2nd nomination)|here]]==
You are being notified because you participated in a previous Afd regarding this article, either at [[Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Argentina–Singapore_relations]] or at [[Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Philippines–Romania relations]], and you deserve a chance to weigh in on this article once again. --[[User:Cdogsimmons|Cdogsimmons]] ([[User talk:Cdogsimmons|talk]]) 00:01, 11 February 2010 (UTC)

==[[My Old Kentucky Home State Park]]==
The article has been reviewed ([[Talk:My Old Kentucky Home State Park/GA1|see review]]) and placed on hold until 2/26/2010. [[User:Wiki.Tango.Foxtrot|WTF?]] ([[User talk:Wiki.Tango.Foxtrot|talk]]) 16:42, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
:Nice work on this article. I've taken a stab at expanding the lead. Feel free to edit it mercilessly. Hope I didn't overstep my bounds here, but I'd love to see this article promoted. <span id="Acdixon" class="plainlinks" style="color:#002bb8">[[User:Acdixon|Acdixon]] <sup>([[User talk:Acdixon|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Acdixon|contribs]] <small>•</small> [http://toolserver.org/~soxred93/count/index.php?name={{urlencode:Acdixon}}&wiki=wikipedia&lang=en  <span style="color:#002bb8">count</span>])</sup></span> 17:53, 12 February 2010 (UTC)
::Thanks AC.  Looks long enough to me now.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 17:54, 12 February 2010 (UTC)

==Happy Bedford's Day!==
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'''[[User:Bedford]]''' has been identified as an '''''Awesome Wikipedian''''',<br />
and therefore, I've officially declared today as [[User:Rlevse|Bedford's day]]!<br />
For being such a beautiful person and great Wikipedian,<br />
enjoy being the Star of the day, dear Bedford!

Peace,<br />[[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#090;">R<span style="color:#0A0;">l</span><span style="color:#0B0;">e</span><span style="color:#0C0;">v<span style="color:#0D0;">s</span>e</span></b>]]<br />00:10, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

<small>A record of your Day will always be kept [[User:Rlevse/Today/Archive|here]].</small>
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For a userbox you can add to your userbox page, see [[User:Rlevse/Today/Happy Me Day!]] and my own userpage for a sample of how to use it.<span style="font-family:Verdana,sans-serif"> — [[User:Rlevse|<b style="color:#060;"><i>R</i>levse</b>]] • [[User_talk:Rlevse|<span style="color:#990;">Talk</span>]] • </span> 00:10, 25 February 2010 (UTC)
:Thanks.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 02:47, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

==WikiCup 2010 February newsletter==
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Round one is over, and round two has begun! Congratulations to the 64 contestants who have made it through, but well done and thank you to all contestants who took part in our first round. A special well done goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}}, our round one winner (1010 points), and to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Hunter Kahn}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}}, who were second and third respectively (640 points/605 points). Sasata was awarded the most points for both good articles (300 points) and featured articles (600 points), and TonyTheTiger was awarded the most for featured topics (225 points), while Hunter Kahn claimed the most for good topics (70). {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Staxringold}} claimed the most featured lists (240 points) and featured pictures (35 points), {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Geschichte}} claimed the most for ''Did you know?'' entries (490 points), {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Jujutacular}} claimed the most for featured sounds (70 points) and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Candlewicke}} claimed the most for ''In the news'' entries (40 points). No one claimed a featured portal or valued picture.

Credits awarded after the end of round one but before round two may be claimed in round two, but remember the rule that content must have been worked on in some significant way during 2010 by you for you to claim points. The groups for round two will be placed up shortly, and the submissions' pages will be blanked. This round will continue until 28 April, when the top two users from each group, as well as 16 wildcards, will progress to round three. Please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup; thank you to all doing this last round, and particularly to those helping at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, by email or on IRC. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]], [[User:iMatthew|iMatthew]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] <small>Delivered by [[User:JCbot|JCbot]] ([[User talk:JCbot|talk]]) at 00:42, 1 March 2010 (UTC)</small>

== Nominations for the March 2010 Military history Project Coordinator elections now open! ==
The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|Military history WikiProject coordinator]] selection process has started; to elect the coordinators to serve for the next six months. If you are interested in running, please sign up [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/March 2010|here]] by 23:59 (UTC) on 8 March 2010! More information on coordinatorship may be found on the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Being a coordinator|coordinator academy course]] and in the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Military_history/Coordinators#Responsibilities|responsibilities section]] on the coordinator page.<br /><small>This has been an automated delivery by [[User:BrownBot|BrownBot]] ([[User talk:BrownBot|talk]]) 21:03, 1 March 2010 (UTC)</small>

== How the hell are you? ==

[[User:Kmweber|Kurt Weber]] ('''<span style="background-color: white; color: blue">Go</span> <span style="background-color: blue; color: white">Colts!</span>: 16-0 and [[Super Bowl XLIV]] Champions''') 21:55, 11 March 2010 (UTC)
:Just got a cardboard cut less than a centimeter from my eyeball, almost blinding me.  Otherwise OK.  Not on WP much as its beneath me; feel like I'm slumming.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 06:04, 17 March 2010 (UTC)

==File source problem with File:Pike county courthouse.jpg==
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Thanks for uploading '''[[:File:Pike county courthouse.jpg]]'''. I noticed that the file's description page currently doesn't specify who created the content, so the [[copyright]] status is unclear. If you did not create this file yourself, you will need to specify the owner of the copyright. If you obtained it from a website, please add a link to the website from which it was taken, together with a brief restatement of that website's terms of use of its content. However, if the copyright holder is a party unaffiliated from the website's publisher, that copyright should also be acknowledged.

If you have uploaded other files, consider verifying that you have specified sources for those files as well. You can find a list of files you have uploaded by following [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Log&type=upload&user=Bedford this link]. '''Unsourced and untagged images may be deleted one week after they have been tagged''' per Wikipedia's [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|criteria for speedy deletion]], [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F4|F4]]. If the image is [[Wikipedia:Copyrights|copyrighted]] and [[Wikipedia:Non-free content|non-free]], '''the image will be deleted 48 hours after 13:36, 14 March 2010 (UTC)''' per [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|speedy deletion]] criterion [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#F7|F7]]. If you have any questions or are in need of assistance please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:Media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no source-notice --> [[User:Stifle|Stifle]] ([[User talk:Stifle|talk]]) 13:36, 14 March 2010 (UTC)

== Pike County courthouse image ==

Hey Bedford,

There seems to be some question about the source for the image [[:File:Pike county courthouse.jpg]] that you uploaded. The problem was raised at my [[Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Paul E. Patton/archive1|FA nom for Paul Patton]]. Could you clear this up when you have a chance? Thanks. <span id="Acdixon" class="plainlinks" style="color:#002bb8">[[User:Acdixon|Acdixon]] <sup>([[User talk:Acdixon|talk]] <small>•</small> [[Special:Contributions/Acdixon|contribs]] <small>•</small> [http://toolserver.org/~soxred93/count/index.php?name={{urlencode:Acdixon}}&wiki=wikipedia&lang=en  <span style="color:#002bb8">count</span>])</sup></span> 16:26, 15 March 2010 (UTC)


== Coordinator elections have opened! ==
Voting for the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|Military history WikiProject coordinator]] elections has opened; all users are encouraged to participate in the elections. Voting will conclude 23:59 (UTC) on 28 March 2010.<br /><small>This has been an automated delivery by [[User:BrownBot|BrownBot]] ([[User talk:BrownBot|talk]]) 21:24, 18 March 2010 (UTC)</small>

== Its official ==

Obama sucks. For his passion on destroying the US health care system I will never forgive him. Here's a republic revolution in 2010, and with luck the end of Obama's communism in the west. [[User:TomStar81|TomStar81]] ([[User talk:TomStar81|Talk]]) 06:41, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
:Amen!--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 00:51, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
::Tom your respect from me has risen at least 100%! Have A Great Day! (BTW how is it going Bedford?) [[User:Lordoliver|<span style="color:tan;">'''Lord ''Oliver'' '''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Lordoliver|<span style="color:green;">The <span style="color:black;"> ''Olive''</span> Branch</span>]]</sup> 02:17, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
:::I'll have a great day when the Republicans annihilate the damn health care bill(s) with thermonuclear weapons. I want my family back, and this unholy bastard has scattered us from hell to breakfast in the name of "reform". BTW, Bedford, I'm borrowing [[User:Bedford/userboxes/America Held Hostage]], I hope that's alright. [[User:TomStar81|TomStar81]] ([[User talk:TomStar81|Talk]]) 02:34, 23 March 2010 (UTC)
::::No problem Tom, and thanks Oliver.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 14:22, 27 March 2010 (UTC)
*It's great to hear from you again Bedford! Have A Great Day! [[User:Lordoliver|<span style="color:tan;">'''Lord ''Oliver'' '''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Lordoliver|<span style="color:green;">The <span style="color:black;"> ''Olive''</span> Branch</span>]]</sup> 18:01, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

== Join the [[WP:USRDCUP]] 2010! ==

We're going to go ahead and try this again! The contest will begin April 1. It is a contest to encourage editors to improve teh quality of [[WP:USRD]] articles and participate in USRD. Precautions will be taken to make sure that people do not "game the system" and bring article quality down. Please sign up ASAP! Announcements regarding the contest will be made at [[WP:USRDCUP]], [http://twitter.com/rschen7754_wiki Twitter], and/or IRC. --'''[[User:Rschen7754|Rs]][[User talk:Rschen7754|chen]][[Special:Contributions/Rschen7754|7754]]''' 06:51, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

== State park sources ==

Hi Bedford! I'm working on [[List of Indiana state parks]], and I'd like to know what sources you used for the park areas and establishment dates. I see that these numbers are also on the individual park pages, most of which you wrote, but their links are dead and the current DNR site does not list this information. Thanks! [[User:Reywas92|<span style="text-shadow:grey 0.3em 0.3em 0.1em; color:#1EC112;">Reywas92</span>]]<sup>[[User talk:Reywas92|<b style="color:#45E03A;">Talk</b>]]</sup> 21:30, 28 March 2010 (UTC)
:I used PDFs of published DNR materials, namey the annual Recreation guide and the pamphlets for the individual parks.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 01:39, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

==[[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|Speedy deletion]] nomination of [[:Portal:Louisville/On this day.../March 1]]==
[[Image:Ambox warning_pn.svg|48px|left]] Please refrain from introducing inappropriate pages, such as [[:Portal:Louisville/On this day.../March 1]], to Wikipedia. Doing so is not in accordance with our [[Wikipedia:List of policies|policies]]. If you would like to experiment, please use the [[Wikipedia:Sandbox|sandbox]]. 

If you think that this notice was placed here in error, you may contest the deletion by adding <code>{{tl|hangon}}</code> to '''the top of [[:Portal:Louisville/On this day.../March 1|the page that has been nominated for deletion]]''' (just below the existing speedy deletion or "db" tag), coupled with adding a note on '''[[Portal talk:Louisville/On this day.../March 1|the talk page]]''' explaining your position, but be aware that once tagged for ''speedy'' deletion, if the page meets the criterion, it may be deleted without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but don't hesitate to add information to the page that would render it more in conformance with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. Lastly, please note that if the page does get deleted, you can contact [[:Category:Wikipedia administrators who will provide copies of deleted articles|one of these admins]] to request that they  [[Wikipedia:Userfication#Userfication_of_deleted_content|userfy]] the page or have a copy emailed to you. <!-- Template:Db-vandalism-notice --><!-- Template:Db-csd-notice-custom --> [[User:Ost316|Ost]] ([[User talk:Ost316|talk]]) 17:33, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

==WikiCup 2010 March newsletter==
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We're half way through round two, and everything is running smoothly. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Hunter Kahn}} leads overall with 650 points this round, and heads pool B. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}} currently leads pool C, dubbed the "Group of Death", which has a only a single contestant yet to score this round (the fewest of any group), as well five contestants over 100 points (the most). With a month still to go, as well as 16 wildcard places, everything is still to play for. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]], and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]].

Although unrelated to the WikiCup, April sees a Good Article Nominations backlog elimination drive, formulated as a friendly competition with small awards, as the Cup is. Several WikiCup contestants and judges have already signed up, but regular reviewers and those who hope to do more reviewing are more than welcome to join at the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GAN backlog elimination drives/April 2010|drive page]]. <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]], [[User:iMatthew|iMatthew]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]]
<small>Delivered by [[User:JCbot|JCbot]] ([[User talk:JCbot|talk]]) 22:09, 31 March 2010 (UTC)</small>

==Discussion at  Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jargon of The Rush Limbaugh Show (4th nomination)==
You are invited to join the discussion at [[{{#if:|{{{location}}}| Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jargon of The Rush Limbaugh Show (4th nomination)}}]]. [[User:Patsw|patsw]] ([[User talk:Patsw|talk]]) 04:29, 6 April 2010 (UTC)<small> (Using {{[[Template:Please see|Please see]]}})</small> You voted on one of the earlier AFD's, are still active, and have a high edit count. [[User:Patsw|patsw]] ([[User talk:Patsw|talk]]) 04:29, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

== Greetings! ==

I'm currently updating the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Australia/Participants]] page and you're listed under "Unsorted participants". From reading a little about you on your page, you'd probably belong under "Participants from outside of Australia". Would you be so kind to add your name under the correct heading and add some info about yourself and your important contributions? Thanks much! --[[User:Funandtrvl|Funandtrvl]] ([[User talk:Funandtrvl|talk]]) 01:41, 19 April 2010 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2010 April newsletter ==

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Round two is over, and we are down to our final 32. For anyone interested in the final standings (though not arranged by group) [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Standings&oldid=359235905 this] page has been compiled. Congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Hunter Kahn}}, our clear overall round winner, and to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|ThinkBlue}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Arsenikk}}, who were solidly second and third respectively. There were a good number of high scorers this round- competition was certainly tough! Round three begins tomorrow, but anything promoted after the end of round two is eligible for points. 16 contestants (eight pool leaders and eight wildcards) will progress to round four in two months- things are really starting to get competitive. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]], and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]].

Judge iMatthew has retired from Wikipedia, and we wish him the best. The competition has been ticking over well with minimal need for judge intervention, so thank you to everyone making that possible. A special thank you goes to participants {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Stone}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|White Shadows}} for their help in preparing for round three. Good luck everyone! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 17:30, 30 April 2010 (UTC)
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== Use of your image ==

Hi, I was notified on Commons about [https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/wiki/File:Louisville_City_Hall_3.jpg your image] being "used by the magazine ''[[:en:Bloomberg Businessweek|Bloomberg Businessweek]]'' in an article entitled '[http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/11/1117_best_places_to_raise_kids/1.htm Best Places to Raise Your Kids]' ([http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/11/1117_best_places_to_raise_kids/18.htm here]). The image appeared without attribution and did not mention that it may be reproduced under a Creative Commons license. I thought it would be helpful to notify you of this fact. Contact information for ''Businessweek'' is available [http://www.businessweek.com/contact.htm on its website]." As you originally uploaded the image here, I'm notifying you now. --[[User:Magnus Manske|Magnus Manske]] ([[User talk:Magnus Manske|talk]]) 08:08, 6 May 2010 (UTC)
:When I first posted it, I did not keep any Copyright rights, as I did not realize at the time I could.  As I put it into public domain, they didn't have to accredit me, but it would have been nice if they had.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 00:52, 7 May 2010 (UTC)

== ''[[Abraxas sylvata]]''. ==

Greeting, Bedford. [[User:Joe Chill|Joe Chill]] has nominated this article for DYK as a 5x expansion, but I noticed it does not appear to have been expanded more that 3x. I recommended you as one of three active DYK reviewers who might know more about this; the discussion is on my talkpage under "Abraxas sylvata". I hope you can help. Thanks in advance! [[User:Wilhelmina Will|Wilhelmina Will]] ([[User talk:Wilhelmina Will|talk]]) 22:17, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
:I'm hardly active anymore; it would be best to find someone else.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 22:32, 30 May 2010 (UTC)
::Well, fortunately, the matter has been resolved, but thanks anyway. Have a good day! [[User:Wilhelmina Will|Wilhelmina Will]] ([[User talk:Wilhelmina Will|talk]]) 02:02, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2010 May newsletter ==

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We are half way through round 3, with a little under a month to go. The current overall leader is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}}, who has 570 points. He leads pool C. Pools A, B and D are led by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Hunter Kahn}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|White Shadows}} respectively. Anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]], and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]].

Two of last year's final 8, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Theleftorium}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Scorpion0422}}, have dropped out of the competition, saying they would rather their place went to someone who will have more time on their hands than them next round. On a related note, a special thank you goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|White Shadows}} for his help behind the scenes once again. There is currently a problem with the poster, perhaps caused by the new skin- take a look at [[Wikipedia_talk:CUP#Poster|this discussion]] and see if you can help. The competition has continued to tick over well with minimal need for judge intervention, so thank you to everyone making that possible. Good luck to all! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 20:45, 31 May 2010 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2010 June newsletter ==

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We're half way through 2010, and the end of the WikiCup is in sight! Round 3 is over, and we're down to our final 16. Our pool winners were {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Ian Rose}} (A), {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}} (B, and the round's overall leader), {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|ThinkBlue}} (C) {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Casliber}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}} (D, joint), but, with the scores reset, everything is to play for in our last pooled round. The pools will be up before midnight tonight, and have been selected randomly by J Milburn. This will be the toughest round yet, and so, as ever, anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]], and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]].

Though unaffiliated with the WikiCup, July sees the [[Wikipedia:The Great Wikipedia Dramaout/3rd|third Great Wikipedia Dramaout]]- a project with not dissimilar goals to the WikiCup. Everyone is welcome to take part and do their bit to contribute to the encyclopedia itself.

If you're interested in the scores for the last round of the Cup, please take a look at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Round 3]] and [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Full/Round 3]]. Our thanks go to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Stone}} for compiling these. As was predicted, Group C ended up the "Group of Death", with 670 points required for second place, and, therefore, automatic promotion. This round will probably be even tougher- again, the top two from each of the two groups will make it through, while the twelve remaining participants will compete for four wildcard places- good luck everyone! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]]
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== WikiCup 2010 July newsletter ==

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We are half-way through our penultimate round, and nothing is yet certain. Pool A, currently led by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}} has ended up the more competitive, with three contestants ({{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}}) scoring over 500 points already. Pool B is led by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Casliber}}, who has also scored well over 500. The top two from each pool, as well as the next four highest scorers regardless of pool, will make it through to our final eight. As ever, anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]], and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]].

Planning has begun for the 2011 WikiCup, with open discussions concerning [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup#Proposed change (for next year, of course)|scoring]] and [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiCup#Flags_for_2011|flags]] for next year's competition. Contributions to those discussions would be appreciated, especially concerning the flags, as next year's signups cannot begin until the flag issue has been resolved. Signups will hopefully open at some point in this round, with discussion about possible changing in the scoring/process opening some time afterwards. 

Earlier this round, we said goodbye to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Hunter Kahn}}, who has bowed out to spend more time on the book he is authoring with his wife. We wish him all the best. In other news, the start of this round also saw some WikiCup awards sent out by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Suomi Finland 2009}}. We appreciate his enthusiasm, and contestants are of course welcome to award each other prizes as they see fit, but rest assured that we will be sending out "official" awards at the end of the competition. <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 22:30, 31 July 2010 (UTC)
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== [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2011 signups]] ==

Hey, there was some discussion leading to the rules for flag choice being changed in an attempt to avoid some of the drama that came about last year. Would it be possible for you to choose a different place to represent? The rules are explained on the signup page. [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]]) 16:14, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
:Those people are always looking for drama, and sadly you have only encouraged them.  Still, in case this screwjob happened, I had two back-up plans.  That way, I still have the Southern Cross.  Besides, you should have been clearer and said "existing", not "extant".--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 21:09, 17 August 2010 (UTC)
::I've got no interest in making a stand on principle or anything, I'm just trying to avoid drama. As for extant, the term is [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/extant accurate], and "existing", as well as being grammatically awkward, carries with it associations I didn't want to convey. [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]]) 15:51, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2010 August newsletter ==

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We have our final eight! The best of luck to those who remain. A bumper newsletter this week as we start our home straight.

*Pool A's winner was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}}. Awarded the top score overall this round, Sturmvogel_66 writes primarily on [[military history]], favouring [[Naval warfare]].
*Pool B's winner was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Casliber}}. Awarded the top score for featured articles this round, Casliber writes primarily on natural sciences, especially [[botany]] and [[ornithology]].
*Pool A's close second was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}}. Awarded the top score for featured pictures this round, Sasata writes primarily on natural sciences, favouring [[mycology]].
*Pool B's close second was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|ThinkBlue}}. Awarded the top score for good articles and topics this round, ThinkBlue primarily writes content related to television and film, including ''[[30 Rock]]''.
*The first wildcard was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}}. Awarded the top score for did you knows and valued pictures this round, TonyTheTiger writes on a number of topics, including [[baseball]], [[American football]] and [[Chicago]].
*The second wildcard was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|White Shadows}}. Someone who has helped the Cup behind the scenes all year, White Shadows said "I'm still in shock that I made it this far" and writes primarily on [[Naval warfare]], especially [[U-boat]]s.
*The third wildcard was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Staxringold}}. Awarded the top score for featured lists and topics this round, Staxringold primarily writes on sport and television, including [[baseball]] and ''[[30 Rock]]''.
*The fourth wildcard was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|William S. Saturn}}. Entering the final eight only on the final day of the round, William S. Saturn writes on a number of topics, mostly related to [[Texas]].

We say goodbye to the six who fell at the final hurdle. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Geschichte}} only just missed out on a place in the final eight. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Resolute}} was not far behind. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Candlewicke}} was awarded top points for in the news this round. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Gary King}} contributed a variety of did you know articles. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Suomi Finland 2009}} said "I'm surprised to have survived so far into the competition", but was extactic to see Finland in the semi-finals. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Arsenikk}} did not score this round, but has scored highly in previous rounds. We also say goodbye to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Ian Rose}}, who withdrew earlier this month after spending six weeks overseas. Anyone interested in this round's results can see them [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010|here]] and [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Full/Round 4|here]]. Thank you to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Stone}} for these.

[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2011 signups|Signups for next year's competition are now open]]. Planning is ongoing, with a key discussion about [[Wikipedia_talk:CUP#Judges_for_next_year|judges for next year]] open. Discussion about how next year's scoring will work is ongoing, and thoughts are more than welcome at [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring]]. Also, TonyTheTiger is compiling some information and statistics on the finalists [[User:TonyTheTiger/sandbox/cup|here]]- the final eight are encouraged to add themselves to the list.

Our final eight will play it out for two months, after which we will know 2010's WikiCup winner, and a variety of prizes will be awarded. As ever, anything you worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]], and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]].<small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 23:06, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
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==The Milhist election has started!==

The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|Military history WikiProject coordinator]] election has started. You are cordially invited to help pick fourteen new coordinators from a pool of twenty candidates. This time round, the term has increased from six to twelve months so it is doubly important that you have your say! Please cast your [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2010|vote here]] no later than 23:59 (UTC) on Tuesday, 28 September 2010. 

With many thanks in advance for your participation from the coordinator team, &nbsp;[[User:Roger Davies|<span style="color:maroon; font-variant:small-caps">'''Roger&nbsp;Davies'''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Roger Davies|'''talk''']]</sup> 21:21, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

== Rollback ==

Hi Bedford, I happened to notice that one of your edits [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=BotCon&diff=384127825&oldid=384093154] used Rollback to revert a non-vandalism edit. As I'm sure you are aware, the Rollback tool really isn't supposed to be used for that, since it doesn't give you the option to use an edit summary. Please be more careful with this in the future. Thanks, <span style="font-family:Courier New;font-size:3">[[User:The Wordsmith|'''The Wordsmith''']]</span><sup>[[User talk:The Wordsmith|Communicate]]</sup> 20:58, 21 September 2010 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2010 September newsletter ==

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We are half-way through our final round, entering the home straight. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}} leads at the time of writing with 1180 points, immediately followed by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}} with 1175 points. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}} closely follows in third place with 1100 points. For those who are interested, data about the finalists has been compiled at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/finalists]], while a list of content submitted by all WikiCup contestants prior to this round has been compiled at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Submissions]]. As ever, anything contestants worry may not receive the necessary attention before the end of the round (such as outstanding GA or FA nominations) is welcome at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]], and please remember to continue offering reviews yourself where possible. As always, the judges are available to contact via email, IRC or their talk pages, and general discussion about the Cup is welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]].

Despite controversy, the WikiCup remains open. [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2011 signups|Signups for next year's competition are more than welcome]], and suggestions for how next year's competition will work are appreciated at [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring]]. More general comments and discussions should be directed at the WikiCup talk page. One month remains in the 2010 WikiCup, after which we will know our champion. Good luck everyone! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 23:00, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
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== Invitation to join WikiProject Bacon ! ==

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*'''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Bacon]]''' has been created, and you are cordially invited to join, and list yourself as a participant at [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Bacon#Participants]]!
*You may also feel free to add the userbox - {{tl|User Bacon}} - to your userpage, to indicate your participation in the WikiProject.
*The [[Wikipedia:Bacon WikiCup]] is also ongoing, more info about that at [[User:SuperHamster/Bacon Challenge 2011]], and [[User:SuperHamster/Bacon WikiCup 2011]]. 
Thank you for your time, -- '''[[User:Cirt|Cirt]]''' ([[User talk:Cirt|talk]]) 08:40, 16 October 2010 (UTC)

== File:Hillbillyjim2005.JPG listed for deletion ==
A file that you uploaded or altered, [[:File:Hillbillyjim2005.JPG]], has been listed at [[Wikipedia:Files for deletion]]. Please see the [[Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2010 October 18#File:Hillbillyjim2005.JPG|'''discussion''']] to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. {{#if:|{{{2}}}|Thank you.}} <!-- Template:Fdw --> I don't have any complaints with the image itself; it's just that it's significantly smaller than [[:File:Hillbillyjimaxxess.jpg|another image of the same guy]], so I don't believe that it's useful anymore.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 23:48, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2010 October newsletter ==

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The 2010 WikiCup is over! It has been a long journey, but what has been achieved is impressive: combined, participants have produced over seventy featured articles, over five hundred good articles, over fifty featured lists, over one thousand one hundred "did you know" entries, in addition to various other pieces of recognised content. A full list (which has yet to be updated to reflect the scores in the final round) can be found [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2010/Submissions|here]]. Perhaps more importantly, we have our winner! The 2010 WikiCup champion is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}}, with an unbelievable 4220 points in the final round. Second place goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}}, with 2260, and third to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Casliber}}, with 560. Congratulations to our other four finalists&nbsp;– {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|White Shadows}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|William S. Saturn}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Staxringold}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|ThinkBlue}}. Also, congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sasata}}, who withdrew from the competition with an impressive 2685 points earlier in this round.

Prizes will also be going to those who claimed the most points for different types of content in a single round. It was decided that the prizes would be awarded for those with the highest in a round, rather than overall, so that the finalists did not have an unfair advantage. Winning the featured article prize is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Casliber}}, for five featured articles in round 4. Winning the good article prize is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}}, for eighty-one good articles in round 5. Winning the featured list prize is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Staxringold}}, for six featured lists in round 1. Winning the picture and sound award is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Jujutacular}}, for four featured pictures in round 3. Winning the topic award is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Sturmvogel_66}}, for forty-seven articles in various good topics in round 5. Winning the "did you know" award is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|TonyTheTiger}}, for over one hundred did you knows is round 5. Finally, winning the in the news award is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant|Candlewicke}}, for nineteen articles in the news in round three.

The WikiCup has faced criticism in the last month&nbsp;– hopefully, we will take something positive from it and create a better contest for next year. Like Wikipedia itself, the Cup is a work in progress, and ideas for how it should work are more than welcome on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]] and on the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring|scoring talk page]]. Also, people are more than welcome to sign up for next year's competition on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2011 signups|the signup page]]. Well done and thank you to everyone involved&nbsp;– the Cup has been a pleasure to run, and we, as judges, have been proud to be a part of it. We hope that next year, however the Cup is working, and whoever is running it, it will be back, stronger and more popular than ever. Until then, goodbye and happy editing! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]], [[User:Fox|Fox]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 03:01, 1 November 2010 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2010 Ribbon of Participation ==

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==Fair use rationale for File:James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home bust.JPG==
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Thanks for uploading or contributing to '''[[:File:James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home bust.JPG]]'''. I notice the file page specifies that the file is being used under [[Wikipedia:Fair use|fair use]] but there is not a suitable explanation or rationale as to why each specific use in Wikipedia constitutes fair use. Please go to [[:File:James Whitcomb Riley Museum Home bust.JPG|the file description page]] and edit it to include a [[Wikipedia:Non-free use rationale guideline|fair use rationale]].

If you have uploaded other fair use media, consider checking that you have specified the fair use rationale on those pages too. You can find a list of 'file' pages you have edited by clicking on the "[[Special:Contributions/Bedford|my contributions]]" link (it is located at the very top of any Wikipedia page when you are logged in), and then selecting "File" from the dropdown box. Note that any non-free media lacking such an explanation will be deleted one week after they have been tagged, as described on [[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion#Images.2FMedia|criteria for speedy deletion]]. If you have any questions please ask them at the [[Wikipedia:media copyright questions|Media copyright questions page]]. Thank you.<!-- Template:Di-no fair use rationale-notice -->. 

This image has been tagged with the no rationale warning tag due to the fact there is no freedom of panorama in the United States for 3D works of art, and as such your photograph constitutes a derivative work and is not free of copyright from the original creator of the sculpture.  --[[User:Hammersoft|Hammersoft]] ([[User talk:Hammersoft|talk]]) 13:10, 4 November 2010 (UTC)

==Amusement Park WikiProject== 
Hello {{BASEPAGENAME}}. Recently, the [[WP:APARKS|Amusement Parks WikiProject]] was reformatted and revived. As part of this process other related WikiProjects (such as [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Amusement Parks/Task Forces/Disneyland|Disneyland]], [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Amusement Parks/Task Forces/Herschend|Herschend Family Entertainment]], [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Amusement Parks/Task Forces/Universal|Universal Parks & Resorts]] and [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Amusement Parks/Task Forces/WDW|Walt Disney World]]) were also revived and have now become part of the Amusement Park WikiProject as [[WP:WikiProject Amusement Parks/Task Forces|task forces]]. If you would like to remain listed as a member on these WikiProjects please re-add your name to the appropriate lists at the [[WP:WikiProject Amusement Parks/Participants|participants page]]. All names currently on the list have been cleared. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me directly. Thank you for your cooperation, <span style="border:1px solid #0072BC;padding:1px;">[[User:Themeparkgc|<span style="color:#0072BC;padding-left:1px;">Themeparkgc</span>]]&nbsp;[[User_talk:Themeparkgc|<span style="color:#fff;background:#0072BC;">&nbsp;Talk&nbsp;</span>]]</span> 08:13, 6 November 2010 (UTC).

==New Steamboat Page [[Chautauqua Belle]]==

Hello {{BASEPAGENAME}}. I read you are interested in American Steamboats and well I just created a new page for our companies steamboat the [[Chautauqua Belle]], which operates over in Western New York on [[Chautauqua Lake]], and was designed by someone I'm sure you're familiar with if your a steamboat fan there in Louisville, Captain Alan Bates. I have a huge collection of information about the ships history, the history of her equipment, etc, but I am just starting to use wiki and could use some expertise.  ([[User:Stage079|Stage079]] ([[User talk:Stage079|talk]]) 04:47, 27 December 2010 (UTC))

== I though that you might like to know ==

that I discovered your pictures of the sculptures at the [[Louisville Water Tower]] while working on this project http://www.archsculptbooks.com/home.htm and am planning on using them there at least until I get back to Louisville.  My folks, generations ago are here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Smyser_Memorial.jpg and also here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CaveHill2.jpg.  Looking over your user page I'd guess that we do not have a lot in common, but we do appear to have a Louisville connection.  For Sure.  Einar aka [[User:Carptrash|Carptrash]] ([[User talk:Carptrash|talk]]) 03:43, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
:As long as you credit me as the source for pictures, go ahead and use them and thank you for doing so.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 05:59, 31 December 2010 (UTC)
Absolutely credit.  I am going with the C.B.C. version of your name.  [[User:Carptrash|Carptrash]] ([[User talk:Carptrash|talk]]) 16:00, 31 December 2010 (UTC)

== Welcome to the 2011 [[WP:CUP|WikiCup]]! ==

Hello, happy new year and welcome to the 2011 WikiCup! Your submissions' page can be found '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Submissions/Bedford|here]]''' and instructions of how to update the page can be found [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Submissions|here]] and on the submissions' page itself. From the submissions' page, a bot will update the main scoresheet. Our rules have been very slightly updated from last year; the full rules can be found [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring|here]]. Please remember that you can only receive points for content on which you have done significant work in 2011; nominations of work from last year and "drive-by" nominations will not be awarded points. Signups are going to remain open through January, so if you know of anyone who would like to take part, please direct them to [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2011 signups]]. The judges can be contacted on the [[WT:CUP|WikiCup talk page]], on their respective talk pages, or by email. Other than that, we will be in contact at the end of every month with the newsletter. If you want to stop or start receiving newsletters, please remove your name from or add your name to [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send|this list]]. Good luck! [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 12:55, 1 January 2011 (UTC)
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==Jenny Cross==
Hi Bedford, can you look back through the history on this one. I have reverted the work of the recent author and warned him/her on their talk page. They are stealing a bio for one person and relabelling it as a living for a bio reality TV person. I didn't want to revert your work too. OK? Hope your well [[User:Victuallers|Victuallers]] ([[User talk:Victuallers|talk]]) 21:47, 5 January 2011 (UTC)
:I didn't noticed what happened.  I just got done watch the show the modern Jenny Cross was on with Youtube, went to see if she had an article, and then fixed the obvious problem.  Not sure if either Cross needs their own article at this time.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 01:04, 6 January 2011 (UTC)

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== No kidding ==

No, I wasn't "friggin' kidding". And I don't think there's any need for that sort of post. I'll admit that at 450px, the photo I appended to the article [[Camp Nelson National Cemetery]] was a little larger than usual, but not overly so. I've seen a 700px photo in another article. It seemed appropriate for that article, and at its place in the article. I felt the same about the photo I added to the Camp Nelson NC article, mostly since I thought the photo had some good background details that a reader couldn't appreciate at a smaller size. It's certainly more informative to the reader than the photo that was origianlly posted (now in the infobox). But, the issue is not important enough to pursue, and I'm not going to revert your edit. Just wanted to respond to your question. Have a nice day. [[User:Boneyard90|Boneyard90]] ([[User talk:Boneyard90|talk]]) 03:07, 23 January 2011 (UTC)

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== WikiCup 2011 January newsletter ==

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We are half way through round one of the WikiCup. Signups are now closed, and we have 129 listed competitors, 64 of whom will make it to round two. Congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|The Bushranger}}, who, at the time of writing, has a comfortable lead with 228 points, followed by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}}, with 144 points. Four others have over 100 points. Congratulations also go to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Yellow Evan}}, who scored the first points in the competition, claiming for [[Talk:Hurricane King/GA1]], {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Miyagawa}}, who scored the first non-review points in the competition, claiming for [[Dognapping]], and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Jarry1250}} who was the first in the competition to use our new "multiplier" mechanic ([[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring#Double_points|explanation]]), claiming for [[Grigory Potemkin]], a subject covered on numerous Wikipedias. Thanks must also go to Jarry1250 for dealing with all bot work- without you, the competition wouldn't be happening!

A running total of claims can be seen [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Running totals|here]]. However, numerous competitors are yet to score at all- please remember to submit content soon after it is promoted, so that the judges are able to review entries. The number of points that will be needed to reach round two is not clear- everyone needs to get their entries in now to guarantee their places! If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 22:26, 31 January 2011 (UTC)
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== Category:Charlestown township ==

I have nominated for renaming [[:Category:Charlestown township]], which you created. If you would like to participate in the discussion, your comments would be most welcome '''[[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion/Log/2011 February 1#Category:Charlestown township|here]]'''. Cheers, -- '''[[User:Black Falcon|Black Falcon]]''' <sup>([[User talk:Black Falcon|talk]])</sup> 07:11, 1 February 2011 (UTC)

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== DYK on article you created ==

Four years ago, you created [[Swan's Landing Archeological Site]]; it sat as a stub until my recent expansion of it.  You may be interested to know that it's now at DYK.  If you'd not created it, I might not have noticed it; thanks for your work!  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 18:06, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
:Hey, congrats.  I guess you got ahold of the nomination document?--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 19:03, 26 February 2011 (UTC)
::No, I've never seen it.  I'm now an IU-Bloomington student; among their journal subscriptions is one to the ''Midcontinental Journal of Archaeology'', which published a detailed paper on the site in 1995.  The only nomination form that I used for the site is the one for the [[Houserville Site]] in Pennsylvania, which was roughly contemporaneous and used for similar purposes.  I've been looking for similar documents about the [[Potts Creek Rockshelter Archeological Site]], but haven't been able to find anything yet.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 19:41, 26 February 2011 (UTC)

== WikiCup 2011 February newsletter ==

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So begins round two of the WikiCup! We now have eight pools, each with eight random contestants. This round will continue until the end of April, when the top two of each pool, as well as the next 16 highest scorers of those remaining, will make it to round three. Congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|The Bushranger}} (first, with 487 points) and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}} (second, with 459), who stormed the first round. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Casliber}} finished third with 223. Twelve others finished with over 100 points- well done to all of you! The final standings in round one can be seen [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Round 1|here]]. A mere 8 points were required to reach round two; competition will no doubt be much more fierce this round, so be ready for a challenge!  A special thanks goes, again, to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Jarry1250}} for dealing with all bot work. This year's bot, as well as running smoothly, is doing some very helpful things that last year's did not. Also, thanks to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Stone}} for some helpful behind-the-scenes updating and number crunching.

Some news for those who are interested- March will see [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GAN backlog elimination drives/March 2011|a GAN backlog elimination drive]], which you are still free to join. Organised by WikiProject Good articles, the drive aims to minimise the GAN backlog and offers prizes to those who help out. Of course, you may well be able to claim WikiCup points for the articles you review as part of the drive. Also ongoing is the [[Wikipedia:Contribution Team/Backlogs|Great Backlog Drive]], looking to work on clearing ''all'' of the backlogs on Wikipedia; again, incentives are offered, and the spirit of friendly competition is alive, while helping the encyclopedia is the ultimate aim. Though unrelated to the WikiCup, these may well be of interest to some of you.

Just a reminder of the rules; if you have done significant work on content ''this year'' and it is promoted in this round, you may claim for it. Also, anything that was promoted after the end of round one but before the beginning of round two may be claimed for in round two. Details of the rules can be found on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring|this page]]. For those interested in statistics, a running total of claims can be seen [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Running totals|here]], and a very interesting table of that information (along with the highest scorers in each category) can be seen [http://toolserver.org/~jarry/wikicup/ here]. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 23:36, 28 February 2011 (UTC)
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== Confederate Monument Madisonville images ==

If you can add a note to the image page for these files justifying that the statue is PD because of it's age (be sure to state the date it was erected) I'll withdraw those noms.  The parrot still has issues.  -'''[[User:Selket|Selket]]''' <sup>[[User_talk:Selket|Talk]]</sup> 19:49, 1 March 2011 (UTC)

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== Photo question ==

I'm thinking of heading down to the far south tomorrow: I don't have work, and I've wanted to see Corydon for a long time.  One question — I notice that you never photographed the [[Kintner-Withers House]]; do you remember if it's visible from the road at all?  Thanks!  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 03:13, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
:I've tried, and it looks like it's too far off the road.  I was by the driveway once, and didn't feel comfortable driving that far in.  There have been times I've dreamed of riding a boar down the Ohio River just to take a pic of it thro.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 04:19, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
::So I suspected; I guess I'll have to settle for a photo of the driveway and the farm, similar to what I got for the [[Applethorpe Farm]] in southern Ohio.  I hope you mean a boat; you might have a hard time getting a boar to stay calm enough for a good picture :-)  Anyway, Google satellite view makes me wonder if you'd be able to see the house through the trees along the riverbank.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 04:49, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
:::I dunno...Motorcycle gangs have no troubles riding hogs.  :P  --[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 06:52, 3 March 2011 (UTC)
::::I've proven you wrong: I saw the house today, and I never left the roadway.  The house is located at {{coord|37|58|28|N|86|3|36|W}}, and the end of the driveway is at {{coord|37|58|48|N|86|3|24|W}}, but you have to go to about{{coord|37|58|35|N|86|2|56|W}} to see the house, and that's dreadfully far away — about 3,000 feet according to Wikimapia.  So the picture came out, but it's hard to see even at the best resolution, and I think your swimming pig might work better :-)  On the other hand, I wasn't able to get out to Swan's Landing: the dead-end road to the site crosses Indian Creek at {{coord|38|7|32.7|N|86|14|51.6|W}}, and the flooding was bad enough that the surface of the water was literally several inches above the bridge's deck.  Do you know if you might be able to get out there at any time?  The southern end of the site is at the road, so you'd not need to go walking in the woods to get a picture.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 02:27, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
:::::It's at least 45 miles away in a place I never have a need to be near.  Besides, with all the BS on WIkipedia, including regarding some of pics (as you see on my talk page as well), I'm not really interested in takign the pic.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 04:31, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
::::::Okay, didn't know, especially since you'd gone a similar distance to the K-W House; thanks for explaining.  Part of my reason for visiting these sites is scholastic — I'm hoping to do a historic preservation concentration for my history master's program, and I suspect that familiarity with specific sites would help in that.  I'm hoping to get the Perry County sites at some point, so I suspect that I could go east and get Swan's Landing on the same trip.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 04:41, 4 March 2011 (UTC)
:::::::By the way — seeing the picture notices on your talk page, I've advocated keeping the statue images, since they're obviously too old for copyright.  I'm inclined to think that the other ones (especially the parrot) are de minimis, but since that's not such a clear-cut issue, I'm not going to leave that opinion at the discussions.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 05:27, 4 March 2011 (UTC)

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==MfD nomination of [[User:Bedford/userboxes/America Held Hostage]]==
[[User:Bedford/userboxes/America Held Hostage]], a page you substantially contributed to, has been nominated for [[WP:MfD|deletion]]. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Bedford/userboxes/America Held Hostage ]] and please be sure to [[WP:SIG|sign your comments]] with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>).  You are free to edit the content of [[User:Bedford/userboxes/America Held Hostage]] during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion.  Thank you.<!-- Template:MFDWarning --> [[User:Feezo|Feezo]] [[User_talk:Feezo|<span style="font-size:x-small;">(Talk)</span>]] 05:19, 13 March 2011 (UTC)

== [[Wikipedia:npa|Personal attacks]] caution ==

{{{icon|[[Image:Information.svg|25px|alt=|link=]]}}} After reviewing our conversation on [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/User:Bedford/userboxes/America Held Hostage]], it is my painful duty to issue you a warning for [[WP:NPA|making personal attacks]]. Although I understand why you did it, comments such as the one you made contribute to a hostile editing environment and damage the Wikipedia community. I've redacted your comment, and hope we can leave this behind us. You're welcome to continue participating in the discussion, and I look forward to resolving the issue amicably. With best regards, [[User:Feezo|Feezo]] [[User_talk:Feezo|<span style="font-size:x-small;">(Talk)</span>]] 10:13, 14 March 2011 (UTC)
:I reject your warning.  It is those like you who make a "hostile editing environment" and you just didn't like being called on it.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 14:50, 14 March 2011 (UTC)
::Of course you're free to ignore whatever does not suit you. But, as [[WP:NPA]] is an official policy here on Wikipedia, I must ask that you obey it. If you feel rhe need to "call someone" on something, you should do so in a civil manner. By the way, what do you mean "those like me"? :) Do you have something you'd like to share? [[User:Feezo|Feezo]] [[User_talk:Feezo|<span style="font-size:x-small;">(Talk)</span>]] 19:01, 14 March 2011 (UTC)

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==File mover==
I've got to say, I disagree with almost everything I read up here. But, there's no reason that you shouldn't have file mover; I added the permission. [[User:Xymmax|<b>Xymmax</b>]] [[User_talk:Xymmax|<small><sup>So let it be written</sup></small>]] [[Special:Contributions/Xymmax|<small><sub>So let it be done</sub></small>]] 02:08, 16 March 2011 (UTC)
:Thanks.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 02:47, 16 March 2011 (UTC)
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==File source problem with File:Luther Warder.jpg==
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==File source problem with File:Thomas Hines.jpg==
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==File source problem with File:Lieber1.JPG==
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==File source problem with File:Camp Morton 1.JPG==
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==File source problem with File:Francis Shoup.JPG==
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==File source problem with File:Jeff Quartermaster Depot.jpg==
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==File source problem with File:Basil Duke 1.JPG==
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==File source problem with File:Maurice Thompson.jpg==
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== File:Tilghman House marker.JPG listed for deletion ==
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==File source problem with File:Poe bust by Zolnay.jpg==
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== March 2011 ==
[[Image:Nuvola apps important.svg|25px|alt=|link=]] Please [[Wikipedia:No personal attacks|do not attack]] other editors. If you continue, you may be [[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing Wikipedia. <!-- Template:uw-npa3 --> [[User:SchuminWeb|SchuminWeb]] ([[User talk:SchuminWeb|Talk]]) 04:35, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

:To clarify: Statements such as, "If you ever tried to add stuff to Wikipedia instead of urinating on other people's efforts, you might know this stuff," is unbecoming of a Wikipedia editor, and considered uncivil.  Please stop focusing on personalities, and discuss the content, since I personally am not up for deletion at FFD.  [[User:SchuminWeb|SchuminWeb]] ([[User talk:SchuminWeb|Talk]]) 04:38, 23 March 2011 (UTC)

::You are the one being uncivil, as it is obvious you have been pursuing me for a week now.  Get over the fact I am a far better person than you.  Individuals such as yourself is why Wikipedia is dying.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 14:17, 25 March 2011 (UTC)

:::"Get over the fact I am a far better person than you" is another personal attack.  [[Wikipedia:No personal attacks|Personal attacks are strictly prohibited on Wikipedia]].  [[User:SchuminWeb|SchuminWeb]] ([[User talk:SchuminWeb|Talk]]) 23:24, 25 March 2011 (UTC)

::::It is simply stating a fact.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 02:37, 26 March 2011 (UTC)

== Service award level ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 28 March 2011 ==

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== WikiCup 2011 March newsletter ==

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We are half way through round two of the WikiCup, which will end on 28 April. Of the 64 current contestants, 32 will make it through to the next round; the two highest in each pool, and the 16 next highest scorers. At the time of writing, our current overall leader is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}} with 231 points, who leads Pool H. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Piotrus}} (Pool G) also has over 200 points, while 9 others (three of whom are in Pool D) have over 100 points. Remember that certain content (specifically, articles/portals included in at least 20 Wikipedias as of 31 December 2010 or articles which are considered "[[Wikipedia:Vital articles|vital]]") is worth double points if promoted to good or featured status, or if it appears on the main page in the Did You Know column. There were some articles last round which were eligible for double points, but which were not claimed for. For more details, see [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring]].

A running total of claims can be seen [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Running totals|here]]. However, numerous competitors are yet to score at all- please remember to submit content soon after it is promoted, so that the judges are able to review entries. The number of points that will be needed to reach round three is not clear- everyone needs to get their entries in now to guarantee their places! If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 00:52, 1 April 2011 (UTC)
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== April 2011 ==
[[Image:Stop hand nuvola.svg|30px|alt=|link=]] This is your '''last warning'''; the next time you make [[Wikipedia:No personal attacks|personal attacks]] on other people, as you did at [[:Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2011 March 27]], you may be '''[[Wikipedia:Blocking policy|blocked]] from editing without further notice'''. Comment on content, not on other contributors or people.<!-- Template:uw-npa4 --> [[User:SchuminWeb|SchuminWeb]] ([[User talk:SchuminWeb|Talk]]) 01:07, 3 April 2011 (UTC)
:Now lets not abuse power here, you should not be blocking or threatening to block in this case as you are a participant in it. It is unethical. You are also subject to the rules, you should find an uninvolved admin to determine if blocking is warranted. You have been on a recent deletion spree of photo's taken by Bedford and uploaded. And given that for the last at least twenty times you've attempted to delete a file his upload, consensus was to keep, this can easily be interpreted as uncivil too. Policies have changed since those files were originally uploaded, and you should understand that the problem with the first one (or at least the first ten) was the same problem with all. But rather than do a little extra work to try and save an image, you just keep attempting to delete them. Why?  A subsequent block could also be interpreted as an attempt to suppress opposition to the deletion attempts. Please reconsider your current course of action. &mdash;[[User:Charles Edward|Charles Edward]]&nbsp;<sup>([[User talk:Charles Edward|Talk]]&nbsp;|&nbsp;[[Special:Contributions/Charles_Edward|Contribs]])</sup> 02:17, 3 April 2011 (UTC)
::Can't say I'm surprised he did this thro.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 06:48, 4 April 2011 (UTC)

::Just looked at the page in question...he considers THAT an attack?--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 06:51, 4 April 2011 (UTC)

== ''The Signpost'': 4 April 2011 ==

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== File:Culbertson Widow Home M2.jpg listed for deletion ==
A file that you uploaded or altered, [[:File:Culbertson Widow Home M2.jpg]], has been listed at [[Wikipedia:Files for deletion]]. Please see the [[Wikipedia:Files for deletion/2011 April 9#File:Culbertson Widow Home M2.jpg|'''discussion''']] to see why this is (you may have to search for the title of the image to find its entry), if you are interested in it not being deleted. {{#if:|{{{2}}}|Thank you.}} <!-- Template:Fdw --> [[User:SchuminWeb|SchuminWeb]] ([[User talk:SchuminWeb|Talk]]) 02:22, 9 April 2011 (UTC)

== interview request ==

Hello,
My name is Natalia Ioana Olaru and I am a final year master student in the Corporate Communication programme at the Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus University, Denmark. I am currently working on my final paper on the topic of user motivation to create content on collaborative media websites, the focus being Wikipedia. As a sample I chose the English and Danish portals. 
I would like to invite you for an online interview on the topic of what motivates you, to participate in editing and creating articles for this platform. I plan on doing the actual interviews in the period between 1st and the 15th of May via Skype, MSN or Yahoo Messenger. I am, however, open to other channels of communication too.  
Please let me know if you would like to participate in this interview and the preferred channel.

Thank you,
Natalia Olaru
Email: natalia.ioana.olaru@gmail.com
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== ''The Signpost'': 11 April 2011 ==

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== File:Paducah Railroad Station.JPG listed for deletion ==
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== File:Paducah Railroad Museum 2.JPG listed for deletion ==
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== File:Rose Island Marker.jpg listed for deletion ==
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== ''The Signpost'': 25 April 2011 ==

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== WikiCup 2011 April newsletter ==

Round 2 of the [[WP:CUP|2011 WikiCup]] is over, and the new round will begin on 1 May. Note that any points scored in the interim (that is, for content promoted or reviews completed on 29-30 April) can be claimed in the next round, but please do not start updating your submissions' pages until the next round has begun. Fewer than a quarter of our original contestants remain; 32 enter round 3, and, in two months' time, only 16 will progress to our penultimate round. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Casliber}}, who led Pool F, was our round champion, with 411 points, while 7 contestants scored between 200 and 300 points. At the other end of the scale, a score of 41 was high enough to reach round 3; more than five times the score required to reach round 2, and competition will no doubt become tighter now we're approaching the later rounds. Those progressing to round 3 were spread fairly evenly across the pools; 4 progressed from each of pools A, B, E and H, while 3 progressed from both pools C and F. Pools D and G were the most successful; each had 5 contestants advancing.

This round saw our first good topic points this year; congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Nergaal}} who also led pool H and pool B respectively. However, there remain content types for which no points have yet been scored; [[WP:FS|featured sounds]], [[WP:FPO|featured portals]] and [[WP:FT|featured topics]]. In addition to prizes for leaderboard positions, the WikiCup awards other prizes; for instance, last year, a prize was awarded to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Candlewicke}} (who has been eliminated) for his work on [[WP:ITN|In The News]]. For this reason, working on more unusual content could be even more rewarding than usual!

Sorry this newsletter is going out a little earlier than expected- there is a busy weekend coming up! A running total of claims can be seen [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Running totals|here]]. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 19:08, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
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==Lincoln Memorial section==
We are currently attempting to bring the Lincoln article to FA status and are trying to establish consensus regarding images. Your consensus and opinion is needed on the [[Talk:Abraham Lincoln#Lincoln Memorial stamp|Abraham Lincoln talk page]]. -- [[User:Gwillhickers|Gwillhickers]] ([[User talk:Gwillhickers|talk]]) 02:06, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

== Swan's Landing ==

Again, thank you for creating [[Swan's Landing Archeological Site]].  Because the road to the site was impassable when I visited there in March, I contacted the Harrison COunty Engineer's office; they recently told me that the bridge was again open, so I visited the site today.  If you care, you can see some photos at [[:Commons:Category:Swan's Landing Archaeological Site]].  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 05:08, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

:Cool; thanks.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 06:20, 25 May 2011 (UTC)

== ''The Signpost'': 30 May 2011 ==

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== WikiCup 2011 May newsletter ==

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We're half way through round 3 of the [[WP:CUP|2011 WikiCup]]. There are currently 32 remaining in the competition, but only 16 will progress to our penultimate round. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Casliber}}, of pool D, is our overall leader with nearly 200 points, while pools A, B and C are led by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Racepacket}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Canada Hky}} respectively. The score required to reach the next round is 35, though this will no doubt go up significantly as the round progresses. We have a good number of high scorers, but also a considerable number who are yet to score. Please remember to submit content soon after it is promoted, so that the judges are able to review entries. Also, an important note concerning nominations at [[WP:FAC|featured article candidates]]: if you are nominating content for which you intend to claim WikiCup points, ''please'' make this clear in the nomination statement so that the FAC director and his delegates are aware of the fact.

A running total of claims can be seen [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Running totals|here]]. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 23:22, 31 May 2011 (UTC)
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{{WikiProject Conservatism invite|Signature=[[User:Lionelt|Lionel]] ([[User talk:Lionelt|talk]]) 09:13, 15 June 2011 (UTC)}}

== WikiProject United States History ==

Greetings, It was recently suggested that [[Wikipedia:WikiProject United States History|WikiProject United States History]] might be inactive or semiactive and that it might be beneficial to include it in the list of projects supported by [[Wikipedia:WikiProject United States|WikiProject United States]].

I have started a [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject United States History|discussion]] and will contact each of the active members for their comments and input on the suggestion. Please take a moment and add your comments to the discussion or feel free to contact me if you have any questions. --[[User:Kumioko|Kumioko]] ([[User talk:Kumioko|talk]]) 19:43, 16 June 2011 (UTC)

== WikiProject:Indiana listed at [[Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion|Redirects for discussion]] ==
An editor has asked for a discussion to address the redirect [[WikiProject:Indiana]]. Since you had some involvement with the ''WikiProject:Indiana'' redirect, you might want to participate in [[Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2011 June 20#WikiProject:Indiana|the redirect discussion]] (if you have not already done so). <!-- from Template:RFDNote --> [[User:Snottywong|<b style="white-space:nowrap;text-shadow:#000 0em 0em 0.4em,#a00 -0.2em -0.2em 0.4em,#a00 0.2em 0.2em 0.4em;color:#ddd">&mdash;SW&mdash;</b>]]&nbsp;<sup><small>[[User talk:Snottywong|squeal]]</small></sup> 21:04, 20 June 2011 (UTC)

== Suggestion for WikiProject United States to support WikiProject US Presidents ==

Greetings, It was recently suggested that [[Wikipedia:WikiProject US Presidents|WikiProject US Presidents]] might be inactive or semiactive and it might be beneficial to include it in the list of projects supported by [[Wikipedia:WikiProject United States|WikiProject United States]]. I have started a discussion on the projects talk page soliciting the opinions of the members of the project if this project would be interested in being supported by WikiProject United States. Please feel free to comment on your opinions about this suggestion. --[[User:Kumioko|Kumioko]] ([[User talk:Kumioko|talk]]) 02:44, 21 June 2011 (UTC)

== ''The Signpost'': 20 June 2011 ==

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== US National Archives collaboration ==

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:Would you like to help improve Wikipedia's coverage of topics related to the '''National Archives''' and its incredible collection? This summer, the National Archives—which houses some of America's most important historical documents—is hosting me as its Wikipedian in Residence, and I have created [[WP:NARA]] to launch these efforts. <p> There are all sorts of tasks available for any type of editor, whether you're a writer, organizer, gnome, coder, or image guru. The National Archives is making its resources available to Wikipedia, so help us forge this important relationship! Please [[Wikipedia:GLAM/NARA/Participants|sign up and introduce yourself]]. [[User:Dominic|Dominic]]·[[User talk:Dominic|t]] 15:22, 22 June 2011 (UTC)</p>
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== WikiCup 2011 June newsletter ==

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We are half way through 2011, and entering the penultimate round of this year's WikiCup; the semi-finals are upon us! Points scored in the interim (29/30 June) may be counted towards next round, but please do not update your submissions' pages until the next round has begun. 16 contestants remain, and all have shown dedication to the project to reach this far. Our round leader was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Casliber}} who, among other things, successfully passed three articles through featured article candidates and claimed an impressive 29 articles at Did You Know, scoring 555 points. Casliber led pool D. Pool A was led by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Wizardman}}, claiming points for a featured article, a featured list and seven good article reviews, while pool C was led by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Eisfbnore}}, who claimed for two good articles, ten articles at Did You Know and four good article reviews. They scored 154 and 118 respectively. Pool B was by far our most competitive pool; six of the eight competitors made it through to round 4, with all of them scoring over 100 points. The pool was led by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}}, who claimed for, among other things, three featured articles and five good articles. In addition to the four pool leaders, 12 others (the four second places, and the 8 next highest overall) make up our final 16. The lowest scorer who reached round 4 scored 76 points; a significant increase on the 41 needed to reach round 3. Eight of our semi-finalists scored at least twice as much as this.

No points were awarded this round for featured pictures, good topics or In the News, and no points have been awarded in the whole competition for featured topics, featured portals or featured sounds. Instead, the highest percentage of points has come from good articles. Featured articles, despite their high point cost, are low in number, and so, overall, share a comparable number of points with Did You Know, which are high in number but low in cost. A comparatively small but still considerable number of points come from featured lists and good article reviews, rounding out this round's overall scores.

We would again like to thank {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Jarry1250}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Stone}} for invaluable background work, as well as all of those helping to provide reviews for the articles listed on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Please do keep using it, and please do help by providing reviews for the articles listed there. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews generally at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup.

Two final notes: Firstly, please remember to state your participation in the WikiCup when nominating articles at FAC. Finally, some WikiCup-related statistics can be seen [http://toolserver.org/~jarry/wikicup/ here] and [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Running totals|here]], for those interested, though it appears that neither are completely accurate at this time. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 23:26, 30 June 2011 (UTC)
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== Your rephrasing doesn't change the substance of what you're trying to say, which is still false ==

Please read the article talk page. You are not exempt from [[WP:V]]. [[User:Roscelese|Roscelese]] ([[User talk:Roscelese|talk]] ⋅ [[Special:Contributions/Roscelese|contribs]]) 03:58, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

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== Can You Weight In On Leal? ==

Hi. There's been a discussion about sourcing the claim that [[Humberto Leal Garcia, Jr.]] was an illegal immigrent. I know you found a source, but per [[WP:REDFLAG]] I don't think that's good enough. I've spent several hours attempting to locate another reliable source that confirms he was illegal, including looking through court records. Can you please weigh in on the post recent points in [[Talk:Humberto Leal Garcia, Jr.#Status_as_an_Immigrant]]? Thanks! [[User:Sailing to Byzantium|Sailing to Byzantium]] ([[User talk:Sailing to Byzantium|talk]]) 05:19, 13 July 2011 (UTC)

== ''The Signpost'': 18 July 2011 ==

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==July 2011 Newsletter for [[Wikipedia:WikiProject United States|WikiProject United States]]==
{{Wikipedia:WikiProject United States/Newsletter/Newsletter link|July 2011}}--[[User:Kumioko|Kumioko]] ([[User talk:Kumioko|talk]]) 23:51, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

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== Glenn Beck and the Norway killings ==

Please do not restore edits that make the ludicrous claim that the [[Daily Telegraph]] (a leading conservative UK newspaper) is a 'left wing group'. I suggest that you participate in the talk page discussion instead, as, is expected for contentious edits. [[User:AndyTheGrump|AndyTheGrump]] ([[User talk:AndyTheGrump|talk]]) 02:20, 26 July 2011 (UTC)
:In stead, let us define from where the critique comes. Also, we should perhaps continue the talk page discussion under a new heading.
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== WikiCup 2011 July newsletter ==

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We are half way through the penultimate round of this year's WikiCup; there is less than a month to go before we have our final 8. Our pool leaders are {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Adabow}} (Pool A, 189 points) and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|PresN}} (Pool B, 165 points). The number of points required to reach the next round is not clear at this time; there are some users who still do not have any recorded points. Please remember to update your submissions' pages promptly. In addition, congratulations to PresN, who scored the first featured topic points in the competition for his work on [[Thatgamecompany]] related articles. Most points this round generally have, so far, come from good articles, with only one featured article ([[White-bellied Sea Eagle]], from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Casliber}}) and two featured lists ([[Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story]], from PresN and [[Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album]], from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Another Believer}}). Points for Did You Know and good article reviews round out the scoring. No points have been awarded for In the News, good topics or featured pictures this round, and no points for featured sounds or portals have been awarded in the entire competition. On an unrelated note, preparation will be beginning soon for next year's WikiCup- watch this space!

There is little else to be said beyond the usual. Please list anything you need reviewing on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]], so others following the WikiCup can help, and please do help if you can by providing reviews for the articles listed there. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews generally at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup- points are, of course, offered for reviews at GAC. Two final notes: Firstly, please remember to state your participation in the WikiCup when nominating articles at FAC. Finally, some WikiCup-related statistics can be seen [http://toolserver.org/~jarry/wikicup/ here] and [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2011/Running totals|here]]. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 11:22, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
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== Tunnel Mill photos ==

I just came across your June photos of the John Work House and Mill.  Since I hope to visit the area eventually, I was curious — during the daytime, are any of these sites typically accessible without first getting permission from the Hoosier Trails Council office?  If not, is it generally difficult to get permission to enter?  Thanks!  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 14:03, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
:I took the advantage of an open house to go see them.  As I am severely out-of-shape, I didn't go far into the camp to take pictures.  The main caretakers anymore are Taylor Rose Historical Outfitters, who are fanatical about keeping ghost hunters away.  They'd be the ones to contact.  Find them at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Taylor-Rose-Historical-Outfitters/241417365414 --[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 17:52, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
::Thanks for the link.  Using the ''[http://indiamond6.ulib.iupui.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/IHSSI&CISOPTR=12304&REC=5 Clark County Interim Report]'', I just learned that the house itself is on the opposite side of the road from [[Fourteen Mile Creek]].  It looks to me that the house at {{coord|38|28|54|N|85|37|34|W}} ([http://maps.google.com/?ll=38.480772,-85.626798&spn=0,0.009602&t=h&z=17&layer=c&cbll=38.481363,-85.625912&panoid=ofOOV5sjCQ_OVa9Ec17IgA&cbp=12,336.61,,0,4.61 Street View]) is the same as in [[:File:Tunnel Mill 2011 John Work House.JPG|your photo]]; am I correct?  Since I just want a quick photo, I'll not bother the BSA people or the outfitters if I can easily get a picture without leaving the public roadway.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 21:52, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
:::Yep, that is the house.  Wish we could get a better pic of the mill, but then we would have to bother them. :)  --[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 21:59, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
::::Thanks for the confirmation!  Since I generally don't like asking for permission, and since I'll definitely not go onto private property without permission, I often have to settle for meagre images of faraway sites (e.g. [[:File:Kintner-Withers House from the road.jpg]], south of Corydon), so it's good to know that I'll not need to do that with this place.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 22:14, 3 August 2011 (UTC)

== ''The Signpost'': 08 August 2011 ==

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== Children's Museum backstage pass ==

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|[[The Children's Museum of Indianapolis]] is hosting its second '''[[WP:GLAM/TCMI/BackstagePass2|Backstage Pass]]''' and its first '''[[Wikipedia:GLAM/TCMI/Caplan Collection|Edit-a-Thon]]''' on '''Saturday, August 20'''. The museum is opening its doors to Wikipedians interested in learning about the museum's collection, taking them on a tour of the vast collection before spending the afternoon working with curators to improve articles relating to the Caplan Collection of folk toys and Creative Playthings objects. Please sign up on the [[WP:GLAM/TCMI/BackstagePass2|event page]] if you can attend, and if you'd like to participate virtually you can sign up on the [[WP:GLAM/TCMI/Caplan Collection|Edit-a-Thon page]]. ---[[User:LoriLee|LoriLee]] ([[User talk:LoriLee|talk]]) 15:10, 17 August 2011 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2011 July newsletter ==

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The finals are upon us; we're down to the last few. One of the eight remaining contestants will be this year's WikiCup champion! 150 was the score needed to progress to the final; just under double the 76 required to reach round 4, and more than triple the 41 required to reach round 3. Our eight finalists are:

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Casliber}}, Pool A's winner. Casliber has the highest total score in the competition, with 1528, the bulk of which is made up of 8 featured articles. He has the highest number of total featured articles (8, 1 of which was eligible for double points) and total did you knows (72) of any finalist. Casliber writes mostly on biology, including ornithology, botany and mycology.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|PresN}}, Pool B's winner and the highest scorer this round. PresN is the only finalist who has scored featured topic points, and he has gathered an impressive 330, but most of his points come from his 4 featured articles, one of which scored double. PresN writes mostly on video games and the [[Hugo Awards]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}}, Pool A's runner-up. Hurricanehink's points are mostly from his 30 good articles, more than any other finalist, and he is also the only finalist to score good topic points. Hurricanehink, as his name suggests, writes mostly on meteorology.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Wizardman}}, Pool B's runner-up. Wizardman has completed 86 good article reviews, more than any other finalist, but most of his points come from his 2 featured articles. Wizardman writes mostly on American sport, especially baseball.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Miyagawa}}, the "fastest loser" (Pool A). Miyagawa has written 3 featured lists, one of which was awarded double points, more than any other finalist, but he was awarded points mostly for his 68 did you knows. Miyagawa writes on a variety of topics, including dogs, military history and sport.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Resolute}}, the second "fastest loser" (Pool B). Most of Resolute's points come from his 9 good articles. He writes mostly on Canadian topics, including ice hockey.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Yellow Evan}}, who was joint third "fastest loser" (Pool A). Most of Evan's points come from his 10 good articles, and he writes mostly on meteorology.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Sp33dyphil}}, who was joint third "fastest loser" (Pool B). Most of Phil's points come from his 9 good articles, 4 of which (more than any other finalist) were eligible for double points. He writes mostly on aeronautics.

We say goodbye to our seven other semi-finalists, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Another Believer}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Piotrus}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Grandiose}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Stone}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Eisfbnore}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Canada Hky}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|MuZemike}}. Everyone still in the competition at this stage has done fantastically well, and contributed greatly to Wikipedia. We're on the home straight now, and we will know our winner in two months.

In other news, preparations for next year's competition have begun with a brainstorming thread. Please, feel free to '''[[Wikipedia_talk:WikiCup/Scoring#Thoughts_for_next_year.27s_scoring|drop by]]''' and share any thoughts you have about how the competition should work next year. Sign ups are not yet open, but will be opened in due course. Watch this space. Further, there has been [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiCup#Cup_reviews|a discussion]] about the rule whereby those in the WikiCup must delcare their participation when nominating articles at featured article candidates. This has resulted in a bot being created by new featured article delegate {{user|Ucucha}}. The bot will leave a message on FAC pages if the nominator is a participant in the WikiCup.

A reminder of the rules: any points scored after August 29 may be claimed for the final round, and please remember to update submission pages promptly. If you are concerned that your nomination, be it at good article candidates, a featured process or anywhere else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 23:52, 31 August 2011 (UTC)
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==September 2011 Newsletter for [[Wikipedia:WikiProject United States|WikiProject United States]]==
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== ''The Signpost'': 05 September 2011 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXVI, August 2011 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 26 September 2011 ==

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== WikiCup 2011 September newsletter ==

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We are on this year's home straight, with less than a month to go until the winner of the 2011 WikiCup will be decided. The fight for first place is currently being contested by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Miyagawa}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Sp33dyphil}}, all of whom have over 200 points. This round has already seen multiple featured articles ([[1991 Atlantic hurricane season]] from Hurricanehink and [[Northrop YF-23]] from Sp33dyphil) and a double-scoring featured list (Miyagawa's [[1948 Summer Olympics medal table]]). The scores will likely increase far further before the end of the round on October 31 as everyone ups their pace. There is not much more to say- thoughts about next year's competition are welcome on the WikiCup talk page or the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring|scoring talk page]], and signups will open once a few things have been sorted out.

If you are concerned that your nomination, be it at good article candidates, a featured process or anywhere else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages, or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 12:27, 1 October 2011 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXVII, September 2011 ==

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* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/September 2011/Book reviews|Nick-D and Ian Rose look at Australian air power]]''
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== WikiCup 2011 October newsletter ==

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The 2011 WikiCup is now ''over'', and our new champion is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}}, who joins the exclusive club of the previous winners: {{ul|Dreamafter}} (2007), {{ul|jj137}} (2008), {{ul|Durova}} (2009) and {{ul|Sturmvogel_66}} (2010). The final standings were as follows:

#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}}
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#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Casliber}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Resolute}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|PresN}}

Prizes for first, second, third and fourth will be awarded, as will prizes for all those who reached the final eight. Every participant who scored in the competition will receive a ribbon of participation. In addition to the prizes based on placement, the following special prizes will be awarded based on high performance in particular areas of content creation. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, the prize is awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a ''single round''.

*The Featured Article Award: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Casliber}}, for his performance in round 2. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Hurricanehink}} matched the score, but Casliber won the tiebreaker.
*The Good Article Award: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Yellow Evan}}, for his performance in round 4.
*The Featured List Award: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Miyagawa}}, for his performance in round 4. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|PresN}} matched the score, but Miyagawa won the tiebreaker.
*The Recognised Topic Award (for good and featured topics): {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|PresN}}, for his performance in round 3.
*The Did You Know Award: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|The Bushranger}}, for his performance in round 1.
*The In the News Award: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Candlewicke}}, for his performance in round 1.
*The Reviewer Award (for good article reviews): {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant2|Wizardman}}, for his performance in round 3.

No prize was awarded for featured pictures, sounds or portals, as none were claimed throughout the competition. The awards will be handed out over the next few days. Congratulations to all our participants, and especially our winners; we've all had fun, and Wikipedia has benefitted massively from our content work.

Preparation for next year's WikiCup is ongoing. Interested parties are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2012 signups|sign up]]''' and participate in our '''[[Wikipedia_talk:WikiCup/Scoring#Time_for_some_straw_polls|straw polls]]'''. It's been a pleasure to work with you all this year, and, whoever's taking part in and running the competition in 2012, we hope to see you all in January! [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] 00:32, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
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== ''The Signpost'': 31 October 2011 ==

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== [[Otium]] ==

This is my latest article. Feel free to make any improvements. --[[User:Doug Coldwell|Doug Coldwell]] <sup>[[User talk:Doug Coldwell|<span style="color:darkblue;">talk</span>]]</sup> 19:02, 1 November 2011 (UTC)
:Expanded article. Any ideas for a DYK hook?--[[User:Doug Coldwell|Doug Coldwell]] <sup>[[User talk:Doug Coldwell|<span style="color:darkblue;">talk</span>]]</sup> 11:29, 4 November 2011 (UTC)
::Nothing really stands out, but maybe a hook comparing Augustine's leisure with the Christan view of sloth?--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 18:11, 4 November 2011 (UTC)

== 2011 WikiCup participation ==

[[File:WikiCup Participant.png|thumb|center|Awarded to Bedford for participation in the 2011 WikiCup.]]

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXVIII, October 2011 ==

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== Good catch ==

...on the deleted article. Sorry you got so much grief an ANI for it. I've commented there [http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Wikipedia%3AAdministrators%27_noticeboard%2FIncidents&action=historysubmit&diff=466853744&oldid=466845842]. [[User_talk:Nobody Ent|Nobody Ent<small> (Gerardw)</small>]] 12:53, 20 December 2011 (UTC)

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== Crawford-Gilpin House ==

Just wanted to let you know that I've gotten a photo for your [[Crawford-Gilpin House]] article.  Thanks very much for bringing up Scott County, as well.  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 01:54, 24 December 2011 (UTC)
:Excellent.  Have a Merry Christmas.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 03:09, 24 December 2011 (UTC)
::As well, I wanted to let you know that I'm compiling an Indiana equivalent to the [[List of Pennsylvania state historical markers]]; to avoid copyright issues, I'm only using images of the subjects of the markers (rather than the markers themselves), but I'm definitely using images such as [[:File:Jonathan Jennings gravestone 002.JPG]].  Thanks, and happy Christmas!  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 17:21, 25 December 2011 (UTC)

== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXIX, November 2011 ==

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== ''The Signpost'': 26 December 2011 ==

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== Welcome to the 2012 WikiCup ==

Hello, and welcome to the [[Wikipedia:WikiCup|2012 WikiCup]]! The competition officially begins at the start of 2012 (UTC) after which time you may begin to claim points. Your submission page, where you must note any content for which you wish to claim points, can be found '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/History/2012/Submissions/Bedford|here]]''', and formatting instructions can be found in hidden comments on the page. A bot will then update the main table, which can be seen on the WikiCup page. The full rules for what will and will not be awarded points can be found at [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring]]. There's also a section on that page listing the changes that have been made to the rules this year, so that experienced participants can get up-to-date in a few seconds. One point of which we must remind everyone; you may ''only'' claim points for content upon which you have done significant work, and which you have nominated, ''in 2012''. For instance, articles written or good article reviews started in 2011 ''are not'' eligible for points.

This round will last until late February, and signups will remain open until the middle of February. If you know of anyone who may like to take part, please let them know about the comeptition; the more the merrier! At the end of this round, the top 64 scorers will progress to the next round, where their scores will reset, and they will be split into pools. Note that, by default, you have been added to [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send|our newsletter list]]; we will be in contact at the end of every month with news. You're welcome to remove yourself from this list if you do not wish to hear from us. Conversely, those interested in following the competition are more than welcome to add themselves to the list. Please direct any questions towards the judges, or on the WikiCup talk page. Good luck! [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]]) 17:50, 31 December 2011 (UTC)
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== Confederate monuments ==

Hi Bedford--I just wrote up [[Ladies Memorial Association]], and one thing led to another. So I saw all those Confederate Monument articles you created: that's a hell of a job you did. Thanks, on behalf of the world, Jimbo Wales, and the Lost Cause! [[User:Drmies|Drmies]] ([[User talk:Drmies|talk]]) 16:26, 24 January 2012 (UTC)
:I won't do anything for Jimbo Wales except recommend to him Dr. Kevorkian's successor, but for the Lost Cause I will do a lot.  Congrats on starting that article, and I'll go look for it now.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 19:55, 25 January 2012 (UTC)

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== WikiCup 2012 January newsletter ==

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WikiCup 2012 is off to a flying start. At the time of writing, we have 112 contestants; comparable to last year, but slightly fewer than 2010. [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2012 signups|Signups]] will remain open for another week, after which time they will be closed for this year. Our currrent far-away leader is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}}, due mostly to his work on a slew of good articles about ''[[The X-Files]]''; there remain many such articles waiting to be reviewed at [[WP:GAC|good article candidates]]. Second place is currently held by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ruby2010}}, whose points come mostly from good articles about television episodes, although good article reviews, did you knows and an article about a baroness round out the score. In third place is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Jivesh boodhun}}, who has scored 200 points for his work on a single featured article, as well as points for work on others, mostly in the area of pop music. In all, nine users have 100 or more points. However, at the other end of the scale, there are still dozens of participants who are yet to score. Please remember to update your submission pages promptly!

The 64 highest scoring participants will advance to round 2 in a month's time. There, they will be split into eight random groups of eight. The score needed to reach the next round is not at all clear; last year, 8 points guaranteed a place. The year before, 20.

A few participants and their work warrant a mention for achieving "firsts" in this competition.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|12george1}} was the first to score, with his good article review of ''[[Illinois v. McArthur]]''.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|12george1}} was also the first to score points for an article, thanks to his work on [[Hurricane Debby (1982)]]- now a good article. Tropical storms have featured heavily in the Cup, and good articles currently have a relatively fast turnaround time for reviews.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Sp33dyphil}} was the first to score points for a did you know, with [[Russian submarine K-114 Tula|Russian submarine K-114 ''Tula'']]. Military history is another subject which has seen a lot of Cup activity.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Sp33dyphil}} is also the first person to successfully claim bonus points. ''[[Terminator 2: Judgment Day]]'' is now a good article, and was eligible for bonus points because the subject was covered on more than 20 other Wikipedias at the start of the competition. It is fantastic to see bonus points being claimed so early!
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Speciate}} was the first to score points for an In the News entry, with ''[[Paedophryne amauensis]]''. The lead image from the article was also used on the main page for a time, and it's certainly eye-catching!
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Jivesh boodhun}} was the first to score points for a featured article, and is, at the moment, the only competitor to claim for one. The article, [[Halo (Beyoncé Knowles song)|"Halo" (Beyoncé Knowles song)]], was also worth double points because of its wide coverage. While this is an article that Jivesh and others have worked on for some time, it is undeniable that he has put considerable work into it this year, pushing it over the edge.

We are yet to see any featured lists, featured topics or good topics, but this is unsurprising; firstly, the nomination processes with each of these can take some time, and, secondly, it can take a considerable amount of time to work content to this level. In a similar vein, we have seen only one featured article. The requirement that content must have been worked on this year to be eligible means that we did not expect to see these at the start of the competition. No points have been claimed for featured portals or pictures, but these are not content types which are often claimed; the former has never made a big impact on the WikiCup, while the latter has not done so since 2009's competition.

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== WikiCup 2012 February newsletter ==

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Round 1 is already over! The 64 highest scorers have progressed to round 2. Our highest scorer was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}}, again thanks mostly to a swathe of good articles on ''The X-Files''. In second place was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Tigerboy1966}}, thanks an impressive list of did you knows about racehorses. Both scored over 400 points. Following behind with over 300 points were {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ruby2010}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Miyagawa}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Casliber}}. February also saw the competition's first featured list: [[List of colleges and universities in North Dakota]], from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ruby2010}}. At the other end of the scale, 11 points was enough to secure a place in this round, and some contestants with 10 points made it into the round on a tiebreaker. This is higher than the 8 points that were needed last year, but lower than the 20 points required the year before. The number of points required to progress to round 3 will be significantly higher.

The remaining contestants have been split into 8 pools of 8, named A through H. Round two will finish in two months time on 28 April, when the two highest scorers in each pool, as well as the next 16 highest scorers, will progress to round 3. The pools were entirely random, so while some pools may end up being more competitive than others, this is by chance rather than design.

The judges would like to point out two quick rules reminders. First, any content promoted during the interim period (that is, on or after 27 February) is eligible for points in round 2. Second, any content worked on significantly this ''year'' is eligible for points if promoted in this ''round''. On a related note, if you are concerned that your nomination, be it at good article candidates, a featured process or anywhere else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAC, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which would otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 23:52, 29 February 2012 (UTC)
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== I have been flitting ==

around [[American Civil War|Civil War]] monuments for a while and am continually being impressed by the amount of work that you have put in.  Ditto for Louisville.  My (very weak) claim to fame for the latter is my grandfather, who set the [[University of Louisville]] record of 5 touchdowns in a game about a century ago - a record that has been tied, but never surpassed.  See you around.  Einar aka [[User:Carptrash|Carptrash]] ([[User talk:Carptrash|talk]]) 19:44, 13 March 2012 (UTC)

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== Undeleting a lot of your deleted images ==

I've just gotten news that may result in lots of your deleted images being undeleted.  On a small note, several of those courthouse images were deleted because you didn't claim to be the author.  Were you?  Just say so in a comment here and I'll restore the images; a link to your comment will be sufficient proof.

On a deeper level, I'm going to work for the restoration of your photos of historical markers.  I've recently been contacted by an official from the Indiana Historical Bureau, which owns copyright on the marker texts: she tells me that the Bureau is interested in working with us and is hoping soon to release most of the contents of their website (including the marker texts) under a Wikipedia-compatible license.  If that happens, it will be easy to show that the marker photos are now without any copyright problems.  I'll do my best to keep you updated.

Please leave me a talkback when you reply, unless of course you reply at my talk.  Thanks!  [[User:Nyttend|Nyttend]] ([[User talk:Nyttend|talk]]) 15:42, 23 March 2012 (UTC)

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== WikiCup 2012 March newsletter ==

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We are over half way through the second round of this year's WikiCup and things are going well! {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}}, of Pool B, is our highest overall scorer thanks to his prolific writings on television and film. In second place is Pool H's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}}, thanks primarily to work on biological articles, especially in [[marine biology]] and [[herpetology]]. Third place goes to Pool E's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Casliber}}, who also writes primarily on biology (including [[ornithology]] and [[botany]]) and has already submitted two featured articles this round. Of the 63 contestants remaining, 15 (just under a quarter) have over 100 points this round. However, 25 are yet to score. Please remember to update your submission pages promptly. 32 contestants, the top two from each pool and the 16 next-highest scorers, will advance to round 3.

Congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Matthewedwards}}, whose impressive [[:File:Wacht am Rhein map (Opaque).svg]] became the competition's first featured picture. Also, congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|12george1}}, who claimed good topic points, our first contestant this year to do so, for his work on [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/1982 Atlantic hurricane season]]. This leaves featured topics and featured portals as the only sources of points not yet utilised. However, as [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup#WikiCup Records|recent statistics]] from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Miyagawa}} show, no source has yet been utilised this competition to the same extent it has been previously!

It has been observed that the backlogs at good article candidates are building up again. While the points for good article reviews will be remaining constant, any help that can be offered keeping the backlog down would be appreciated. On a related note, if you are concerned that your nomination, be it at good article candidates, a featured process or anywhere else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 23:12, 31 March 2012 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2012 April newsletter ==

Round 2 of this year's WikiCup is over, and so we are down to our final 32, in what could be called our quarter-finals. The two highest scorers from each pool, as well as the next 16 highest scorers overall, have entered round 3, while 30 participants have been eliminated. Pool B's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}} remains our top scorer with over 700 points; he continues to gain high numbers of points for his good articles on ''[[The X-Files]]'', but also ''[[Millennium (TV series)|Millennium]]'' and other subjects. He has also gained points for a good topic, a featured list, multiple good article reviews and several did you knows. Pool E's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Casliber}} was second, thanks primarily to his biology articles, with Pool H's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Muboshgu}} coming in third, with an impressive 46 did you knows, mostly on the subject of baseball. Casliber and Cwmhiraeth both scored over 600 points. Pools E and H proved our most successful, with each seeing 5 members qualify for round 3, while Pools C and D were the least, with each seeing only 3 reach round 3. However, it was Pool G which saw the lowest scoring, with a little under 400 points combined; Pool H, the highest scoring group, saw over triple that score.

65 points was the lowest qualifying score for round 3; significantly higher than the 11 required to enter round 2, and also higher than the 41 required to reach round 3 last year. However, in 2010, 100 points were needed to secure a place in round 3. 16 will progress to round 4. In round 3, 150 points was the 16th highest score, though, statistically, people tend to up their game a little in later rounds. Last year, 76 points secured a place, while in 2010, a massive 250 points were needed. Guessing how many points will be required is not easy. We still have not seen any featured portals or topics this year, but, on the subject of less common content types, a small correction needs to be made to the previous newsletter: [[:File:Wacht am Rhein map (Opaque).svg]], our first featured picture, was the work of ''both'' {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Matthewedwards}} ''and'' {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grandiose}}, the latter of whom has also gone on to score with [[:File:Map of the Battle of Guam, 1944.svg]]. Bonus points also continue to roll in; this round, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ealdgyth}} earned triple points for her good articles on [[William the Conqueror]] and the [[Middle Ages]], Casliber and Cwmhiraeth both earned triple points for their work on [[Western Jackdaw]], now a good article, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Dana boomer}} earned triple points for her work on [[lettuce]] and work by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Stone}} to ready [[antimony]] for good article status earned him triple points. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Jarry1250}} managed to expand [[Vitus Bering]] far enough for a did you know, which was also worth triple points. All of these highly important topics featured on 50 or more Wikipedias at the start of the year. 

An article on the WikiCup in the Wikimedia Blog, "[http://blog.wikimedia.org/2012/04/30/improving-wikipedia-with-friendly-competition/ Improving Wikipedia with friendly competition]", was posted at the end of April. This may be of interest to those who are signed up to this newsletter, as well as serving as another way to draw attention to our project. Also, we would again like to thank {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Jarry1250}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Stone}}, for continued help behind the scenes. As ever, if you are concerned that your nomination, be it at good article candidates, a featured process or anywhere else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 23:04, 30 April 2012 (UTC)
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== Question ==

Hi, I found a copy of your thesis, "Galloping Up The Glen," at the IUS library. I am creating a website about the Battle of Corydon and would like to talk with you. My email is gransir(at)gmail.com.
[[User:Gransir|Gransir]] ([[User talk:Gransir|talk]]) 17:29, 4 May 2012 (UTC)
:E-mail sent; thanks for the interest.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 15:48, 6 May 2012 (UTC)

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== WikiCup 2012 May newsletter ==

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We're halfway through round 3 (or the quarter finals, if you prefer) and things are running smoothly. We're seeing very high scoring; as of the time of writing, the top 16 all have over 90 points. This has already proved to be more competative than this time last year- in 2011, 76 points secured a place, while in 2010, a massive 250 was the lowest qualifying score. People have also upped their game slightly from last round, which is to be expected as we approach the end of the competition. Leading Pool A is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}}, whose points have mostly come from a large number of did you knows on marine biology. Pool B's leader, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}}, is for the first time not our highest scorer at the time of newsletter publication, but his good articles on ''The X-Files'' and ''Millenium'' keep him in second place overall. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Miyagawa}} leads Pool C, our quietest pool, with content in a variety of areas on a variety of topics. Pool D is led by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Casliber}}, our current overall leader. Nearly half of Casliber's points come from his triple-scored [[Western Jackdaw]], which is now a featured article.

This round has seen an unusually high number of featured lists, with nearly one in five remaining participants claiming one, and one user, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Muboshgu}}, claiming two. Miyagawa's featured list, [[1936 Summer Olympics medal table]], was even awarded double points. By comparison, good article reviews seem to be playing a smaller part, and featured topics portals remain two content-types still unutilised in this competition. Other than that, there isn't much to say! Things are coming along smoothly. As ever, if you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 23:23, 31 May 2012 (UTC)
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== NoCommons/KeepLocal tag on images ==

I've noticed that a number of your images (for example those in [[:Category:Images of Alexander County, Illinois]]) are marked with the {{tl|KeepLocal}} tag, as a result of you uploading them with the {{tl|NoCommons}} tag (which was redirected).  I haven't found a reason for the tag on any of the images, and no reasons in the archives of your talk page, and since the images are also released to PD or otherwise freely licensed, I'm not sure whether the tag was an error from the past or what.  Is it your wish that the files not be moved to [[Wikimedia Commons]] at all, or that they be duplicated if copied to Commons, or is it just a tag added out of confusion in the past and due to be removed from your works now?  (As you probably know by now, moving them to Commons with the same name causes them to appear almost exactly the same way on English Wikipedia as if they hadn't been moved.) --[[User:Closeapple|Closeapple]] ([[User talk:Closeapple|talk]]) 21:39, 10 June 2012 (UTC)
:I'd prefer they were not in Commons at all.  I'm tired of some moron deciding he doesn't like some picture of mine for some reason and decides to dellete it.  If they stay  on English Wikipedia I can maybe defend them, but I can't if they are on Commons as I never go there.  I'm rarely on here now because too many jackasses have gone out of their way to piss me off.  I have made 30,000+ edits and uploaded hundreds of pictures, but my good deeds have been spat upon which is why I rarely do anything here anymore.  I want my pictures to stay local.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 04:45, 11 June 2012 (UTC)

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==WikiCup 2012 June newsletter==
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''Apologies for the lateness of this letter; our usual bot wasn't working.'' We are now entering round 4, our semi-finals, and have our final 16. A score of 243 was required to reach this round; significantly more than 2011's 76 points, and only a little behind 2010's 250 points. By comparison, last year, 150 points in round 4 secured a place in the final; in 2010, 430 were needed. Commiserations to Pool A's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Igordebraga}}, who scored 242 points, missing out on a place in the round by a whisker. However, congratulations to Pool B's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}}, whose television articles have brought him another round victory. Pool A's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}} came second overall, with an impressive list of biological did you knows, good articles and featured articles. Third overall was Pool D's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Muboshgu}}, with a long list of contibutions, mostly relating to baseball. Of course, with the points resetting every round, the playing field has been levelled. The most successful Pool was Pool D, which saw seven into the final round. Pool B saw four, C saw three and Pool A saw only the two round leaders.

A quick note about other competitions taking place on Wikipedia which may be of interest. There are 13 days remaining in the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GAN backlog elimination drives/June-July 2012|June-July GAN backlog elimination drive]], but it is not too late to take part. August will also see the return of [[Wikipedia:The Core Contest|The Core Contest]]- a one month long competition first run in 2007. While the WikiCup awards points for audited content on any subject, The Core Contest about is raw article improvement, focussing heavily on the most important articles on Wikipedia. As ever, if you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 10:44, 2 July 2012 (UTC)

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXVI, July 2012 ==

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== WikiCup 2012 July newsletter ==

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We're approaching the beginning of 2012's final round. Pool A sees {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}} as the leader, with 300 points being awarded for the featured article [[Bivalvia]], and Pool B sees {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}} in the lead, with 10 good articles, and over 35 articles eligible for good topic points. Pool A sees {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Muboshgu}} in second place with a number of articles relating to baseball, while Pool B's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ruby2010}} follows Grapple X, with a variety of contributions including the high-scoring, high-importance featured article on the 2010 film ''[[Pride & Prejudice (2005 film)|Pride & Prejudice]]''. Ruby2010, like Grapple X, also claimed a number of good topic points; despite this, not a single point has been claimed for featured topics in the contest so far. The same is true for featured portals.

Currently, the eighth-place competitor (and so the lowest scorer who would reach the final round right now) has scored 332, more than double the 150 needed to reach the final round last year. In 2010, however, 430 was the lowest qualifying score. In this competition, we have generally seen scores closer to those in 2010 than those in 2011. Let's see what kind of benchmark we can set for future competitions! As ever, if you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 22:17, 31 July 2012 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2012 August newsletter ==

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The final is upon us! We are down to our final 8. A massive 573 was our lowest qualifying score; this is higher than the 150 points needed last year and the 430 needed in 2010. Even in 2009, when points were acquired for mainspace edit count in addition to audited content, 417 points secured a place. That leaves this year's WikiCup, by one measure at least, our most competitive ever. Our finalists, ordered by round 4 score, are:
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}} once again finishes the round in first place, leading Pool B. Grapple X writes articles about television, and especially ''The X-Files'' and ''Millenium'', with good articles making up the bulk of the score.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Miyagawa}} led Pool A this round. Fourth-place finalist last year, Miyagawa writes on a variety of topics, and has reached the final primarily off the back of his massive number of did you knows.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ruby2010}} was second in Pool B. Ruby2010 writes primarily on television and film, and scores primarily from good articles.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Casliber}} finished third in Pool B. Casliber is something of a WikiCup veteran, having finished sixth in 2011 and fourth in 2010. Casliber writes on the natural sciences, including ornithology, botany and astronomy. Over half of Casliber's points this round were bonus points from the high-importance articles he has worked on.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}} came second in Pool A. Also writing on biology, especially marine biology, Cwmhiraeth received 390 points for one featured article ([[Bivalvia]]) and one good article ([[pelican]]), topping up with a large number of did you knows.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Muboshgu}} was third in Pool A. Muboshgu writes primarily on baseball, and this round saw Muboshgu's first featured article, [[Derek Jeter]], promoted on its fourth attempt at FAC.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Dana boomer}} was fourth in Pool A. She writes on a variety of topics, including horses, but this round also saw the high-importance [[lettuce]] reach featured article status.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Sasata}} is another WikiCup veteran, having been a finalist in 2009 and 2010. He writes mostly on mycology.

However, we must also say goodbye to the eight who did not make the final, having fallen at the last hurdle: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|GreatOrangePumpkin}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ealdgyth}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Calvin999}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Piotrus}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Toa Nidhiki05}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|12george1}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|The Bushranger}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|1111tomica}}. We hope to see you all next year.

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== WikiCup 2012 September newsletter ==

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We're over half way through the final, and so it is less than a month until we know for certain our 2012 WikiCup champion. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}} currently leads, followed by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Sasata}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Casliber}}. However, we have no one resembling a breakaway leader, and so the competition is a long way from over. Next month's newsletter will feature a list of our winners (who are not necessarily only the finalists) and keep your eyes open for an article on the WikiCup in a future edition of ''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|The Signpost]]''. The leaders are already on a par with last year's winners, but a long way from the huge scores seen in 2010. That said, a repeat of the competition from 2010 seems unlikely.

It is good to see that three-quarters of our finalists have already scored bonus points this round. This shows that, contrary to criticism that the WikiCup has received in the past, the competition does not merely incentivise the writing of trivial articles; instead, our top competitors are still spending their time contributing to high-importance articles, and bringing them to a high standard. This does a great service to the encyclopedia and its readers. Thank you, and good work!

The planning for next year's WikiCup is ongoing. Some [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring#Straw poll time|straw polls]] have been opened concerning the scoring, and you can now [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2013 signups|sign up for next year's competition]]. As ever, if you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]]) 19:47, 2 October 2012 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXVIII, September 2012 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXIX, October 2012 ==

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== WikiCup 2012 October newsletter ==

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The 2012 WikiCup has come to a close; congratulations to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}}, our 2012 champion! Cwmhiraeth joins our exclusive club of previous winners: {{ul|Dreamafter}} (2007), {{ul|jj137}} (2008), {{ul|Durova}} (2009), {{ul|Sturmvogel 66}} (2010) and {{ul|Hurricanehink}} (2011). Our final standings were as follows:

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#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ruby2010}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Dana boomer}}

Prizes for first, second, third and fourth will be awarded, as will prizes for all those who reached the final eight. Every participant who scored in the competition will receive a ribbon of participation. In addition to the prizes based on placement, the following special prizes will be awarded based on high performance in particular areas of content creation. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, the prize is awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a single round.

*The featured article award goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}}, for four featured articles in the final round.
*The good article award also goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}}, for 19 good articles in the second round.
*The list award goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Muboshgu}}, for three featured lists in the final round.
*The topic award goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grapple X}}, for three good topics (with around 40 articles) in round 4.
*The did you know award goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}}, for well over 100 DYKs in the final round.
*The news award goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|ThaddeusB}}, for 10 in the news items in round 3.
*The picture award goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grandiose}}, for two featured pictures in round 2.
*The reviewer award goes to both {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Ruby2010}} (14 reviews in round 1) and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Grandiose}} (14 reviews in round 3).
*Finally, for achieving an incredible bonus point total in the final round, and for bringing the top-importance article [[frog]] to featured status, a [[WP:BS|biostar]] has been awarded to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Cwmhiraeth}}.

Awards will be handed out in the coming days; please bear with us! This year's competition also saw fantastic contributions in all rounds, from newer Wikipedians contributing their first good or featured articles, right up to highly experienced Wikipedians chasing high scores and contributing to topics outside of their usual comfort zones. It would be impossible to name all of the participants who have achieved things to be proud of, but well done to all of you, and thanks! Wikipedia has certainly benefited from the work of this year's WikiCup participants.

Next year's WikiCup will begin in January. Currently, [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring#Straw poll time|discussions and polls are open]], and all contributions are welcome. You can also [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2013 signups|sign up for next year's competition]]. There will be no further newsletters this year, although brief notes may be sent out in December to remind everyone about the upcoming competition. It's been a pleasure to work with you all, and we hope to see you all in January! [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 00:14, 1 November 2012 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXX, November 2012 ==

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== [[Wikipedia:Meetup/SeattleWLL/2012|Wikipedia Loves Libraries Seattle]] ==

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*'''Date''' Saturday, December 8, 2012 
*'''Time''' 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
*'''Location''' [http://www.spl.org/ Seattle Public Library] Meeting Room 1 on Level 4, Central Library,  1000 4th Avenue, Seattle WA, 98104
*'''Event''' An ''editathon'' on Seattle-related Wikipedia articles with Wikipedia tutorials and Librarian assistance on hand.
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXI, December 2012 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXII, January 2013 ==

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* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2013/Book reviews|Nick-D looks at Mongol naval power]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2013/Op-ed|Crisco 1492 on war films]]''
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== WikiCup 2013 January newsletter ==

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Signups are now ''closed''; we have our final 127 contestants for this year's competition. 64 contestants will make it to the next round at the end of February, but we're already seeing strong scoring compared to previous years. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}} currently leads, with 358 points. At this stage in 2012, the leader ({{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Grapple X}}) had 342 points, while in 2011, the leader had 228 points. We also have a large number of scorers when compared with this stage in previous years. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|12george1}} was the first competitor to score this year, as he was last year, with a [[Talk:Arkansas/GA1|detailed good article review]]. Some other firsts:
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|12george1}} was also the first to score for an article, with the good article [[Hurricane Gordon (2000)]]. Again, this is a repeat of last year!
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Buggie111}} was the first to score for a did you know, with [[Marquis Flowers]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Spencer}} was the first to score for an in the news, with [[2013 Houphouët-Boigny stampede]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Status}} was the first to score for a featured list, with [[list of Billboard Social 50 number-one artists|list of ''Billboard'' Social 50 number-one artists]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Adam Cuerden}} was the first to score for a featured picture, with [[:File:Thure de Thulstrup - L. Prang and Co. - Battle of Gettysburg - Restoration by Adam Cuerden.jpg]].

Featured articles, portals and topics, as well as good topics, are yet to feature in the competition.

This year, the bonus points system has been reworked, with bonus points on offer for old articles prepared for did you know, and "multiplier" points reworked to become more linear. For details, please see [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring]]. There have been some teething problems as the bot has worked its way around the new system, but issues should mostly be ironed out- please report any problems to the WikiCup talk page. Here are some participants worthy of note with regards to the bonus points:

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ed!}} was the first to score bonus points, with [[Portland-class cruiser|''Portland''-class cruiser]], a good article.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}} has the highest overall bonus points, as well as the highest scoring article, thanks to his work on [[Enrico Fermi]], now a good article. The biography of such a significant figure to the history of science warrants nearly five times the normal score.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|HueSatLum}} claimed bonus points for [[René Vautier]] and [[Nicolas de Fer]], articles that did not exist on the English Wikipedia at the start of the year; a first for the WikiCup. The articles were eligible for bonus points because of fact they were both covered on a number of ''other'' Wikipedias.

Also, a quick mention of {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|The C of E}}, who may well have already written the [[WP:ODD|oddest]] article of the WikiCup this year: did you know that the Fucking mayor objected to [[Fucking Hell]] on the grounds that there was no Fucking brewery? The gauntlet has been thrown down; can anyone beat it?

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 00:27, 1 February 2013 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXIII, February 2013 ==

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== WikiCup 2013 February newsletter ==

Round 1 is now over. The top 64 scorers have progressed to round 2, where they have been randomly split into eight pools of eight. At the end of April, the top two from each pool, as well as the 16 highest scorers from those remaining, will progress to round 3. Commiserations to those eliminated; if you're interested in still being involved in the WikiCup, able and willing reviewers will always be needed, and if you're interested in getting involved with other collaborative projects, take a look at the WikiWomen's Month discussed below. 

Round 1 saw 21 competitors with over 100 points, which is fantastic; that suggests that this year's competition is going to be highly competative. Our lower scores indicate this, too: A score of 19 was required to reach round 2, which was significantly higher than the 11 points required in 2012 and 8 points required in 2011. The score needed to reach round 3 will be higher, and may depend on pool groupings. In 2011, 41 points secured a round 3 place, while in 2012, 65 was needed. Our top three scorers in round 1 were:
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}}, primarily for an array of warship GAs.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Miyagawa}}, primarily for an array of did you knows and good articles, some of which were awarded bonus points.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}}, due in no small part to [[Canis Minor]], a featured article awarded a total of 340 points. A joint submission with {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Keilana}}, this is the highest scoring single article yet submitted in this year's competition. 

Other contributors of note include:
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sven Manguard}}, whose [[Portal:Massachusetts]] is the first featured portal this year. The featured portal process is one of the less well-known featured processes, and featured portals have traditionally had little impact on WikiCup scores.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sasata}}, whose ''[[Mycena aurantiomarginata]]'' was the first featured article this year.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Muboshgu}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Wizardman}}, who both claimed points for articles in the [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/Major League Baseball tie-breakers|Major League Baseball tie-breakers]] topic, the first topic points in the competition.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Toa Nidhiki05}}, who claimed for the first full good topic with the [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/Casting Crowns studio albums|Casting Crowns studio albums]] topic.

Featured topics have still played no part in this year's competition, but once again, a [[WP:ODD|curious contribution]] has been offered by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|The C of E}}: did you know that there is a [[Shit Brook]] in Shropshire? With April Fools' Day during the next round, there will probably be a good chance of more unusual articles...

March sees the [[Wikipedia:WikiWomen's History Month|WikiWomen's History Month]], a series of collaborative efforts to aid the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Women's History|women's history WikiProject]] to coincide with [[Women's History Month]] and [[International Women's Day]]. A number of WikiCup participants have already started to take part. The project has a [[Wikipedia:WikiWomen's History Month/To-do list|to-do list]] of articles needing work on the topic of women's history. Those interested in helping out with the project can find articles in need of attention there, or, alternatively, add articles to the list. Those interested in collaborating on articles on women's history are also welcome to use the WikiCup talk page to find others willing to lend a helping hand. Another collaboration currently running is an [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup#Easter DYKs|an effort from WikiCup participants]] to coordinate a number of Easter-themed did you know articles. Contributions are welcome!

A few final administrative issues. From now on, submission pages will need only a link to the article and a link to the nomination page, or, in the case of good article reviews, a link to the review ''only''. See your submissions' page for details. This will hopefully make updating submission pages a little less tedious. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]]) 11:30, 1 March 2013 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXIV, March 2013 ==

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* Project news: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2013/Project news|From the editors; awards and honours; contest results]]''
* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2013/Articles|Last month's new Featured and A-Class content]]''
* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2013/Book reviews|Nick-D looks at refugees during the Battle of France]]''
* Interview: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2013/Interview|Editors discuss writing articles about the former Yugoslavia]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2013/Op-ed|Prioryman on German V-weapon sites and the historian's responsibility]]''
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== WikiCup 2013 March newsletter ==

We are halfway through round two. Pool A sees the strongest competition, with five out of eight of its competitors scoring over 100, and Pool H is lagging, with half of its competitors yet to score. WikiCup veterans lead overall; Pool A's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}} (2010's winner) leads overall, with poolmate {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Miyagawa}} (a finalist in 2011 and 2012) not far behind. Pool F's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}} (a finalist in 2010, 2011 and 2012) is in third. The top two scorers in each pool, as well as the next highest 16 scorers overall, will progress to round three at the end of April.

Today has seen a number of Easter-themed did you knows from WikiCup participants, and March has seen collaboration from contestants with [[Wikipedia:WikiWomen's History Month|WikiWomen's History Month]]. It's great to see the WikiCup being used as a locus of collaboration; if you know of any collaborative efforts going on, or want to start anything up, please feel free to use the WikiCup talk page to help find interested editors. As well as fostering collaboration, we're also seeing the Cup encouraging the improvement of high-importance articles through the bonus point system. Highlights from the last month include GAs on physicist [[Niels Bohr]] ({{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}}), on the [[European hare]] ({{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}}), on the constellation [[Circinus (constellation)|Circinus]] ({{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Keilana}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}}) and on the [[Third Epistle of John]] ({{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cerebellum}}). All of these subjects were covered on at least 50 Wikipedias at the beginning of the year and, subsequently, each contribution was awarded at least three times as many points as normal.

Wikipedians who enjoy friendly competition may be interested in participating in April's [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Wikify/Drives/2013/April|wikification drive]]. While wikifying an article is typically not considered "significant work" such that it can be claimed for WikiCup points, such [[Wikipedia:WikiGnome|gnomish]] work is often invaluable in keeping articles in shape, and is typically very helpful for new writers who may not be familiar with formatting norms.

A quick reminder: now, submission pages will need only a link to the article and a link to the nomination page, or, in the case of good article reviews, a link to the review ''only''. See your submissions' page for details. This will hopefully make updating submission pages a little less tedious. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]]) 22:21, 31 March 2013 (UTC)
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This is going out to all who are listed as active members of WikiProject:Freemasonry.  We are attempting to determine the "consensus of the project" on an issue relating to categorization.  Please see: [[WT:WikiProject Freemasonry#Dispute over instructions at Category:Freemasons]] and share your opinion.  Thanks. [[User:Blueboar|Blueboar]] ([[User talk:Blueboar|talk]]) 12:23, 6 April 2013 (UTC)

== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXV, April 2013 ==

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== WikiCup 2013 April newsletter ==

We are a week into Round 3, but it is off to a flying start, with {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sven Manguard}} claiming for the high-importance [[Portal:Sports]] and [[Portal:Geography]] (which are the first portals ever awarded bonus points in the WikiCup) and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}} claiming for a did you know of [[sea]], the highest scoring individual did you know article ever submitted for the WikiCup. Round 2 saw very impressive scores at close; first place {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}} and second place {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}} both scored over 1000 points; a feat not seen in Round 2 since 2010. This, in part, has been made possible by the change in the bonus points rules, but is also testament to the quality of the competition this year. Pool C and Pool G were most competitive, with three quarters of participants making it to Round 3, while Pool D was the least, with only the top two scorers making it through. The lowest qualifying score was 123, significantly higher than last year's 65, 2011's 41 or even 2010's 100.

The next issue of ''[[Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|The Signpost]]'' is due to include a brief update on the current WikiCup, comparing it to previous years' competitions. This may be of interest to current WikiCup followers, and may help bring some more new faces into the community. We would also like to note that this round includes an extra competitor to the 32 advertised, who has been added to a random pool. This extra inclusion seems to have been the fairest way to deal with a small mistake made before the beginning of this round, but should not affect the competition in a large way. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please feel free to contact one of the judges.

A rules clarification: content promoted between rounds can be claimed in the round ''after'' the break, but ''not'' the round before. The case in point is content promoted on 29/30 April, which may be claimed in this round. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 15:45, 7 May 2013 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXVI, May 2013 ==

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* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2013/Articles|Last month's new Featured and A-Class content]]''
* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2013/Book reviews|Dumelow on the French Foreign Legion and Nick-D on New Zealand military history]]''
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== Wikimeetup Kentucky? Join us at THATCamp KY, June 1-2, 2013 ==

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== Happy Memorial Day! ==
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXVII, June 2013 ==

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* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2013/Book reviews|Works on the RNZAF, World War I in the Baltic, and British battleship construction]]''
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== WikiCup 2013 June newsletter ==

We are down to our final 16: the 2013 semi-finals are upon us. A score of 321 was required to survive round 3, further cementing this as the most competitive WikiCup yet; round 3 was survived in 2012 with 243 points, in 2011 with 76 points and in 2010 with 250 points. The change may in part be to do with the fact that more articles are now awarded bonus points, in addition to more competitive play. Reaching the final has, in the past, required 573 points (2012, a 135% increase on the score needed to reach round 4), 150 points (2011, a 97% increase) and 417 points (2010, a 72% increase). This round has seen over a third of participants claiming points for featured articles (with seven users claiming for multiple featured articles) and most users have also gained bonus points. However, the majority of points continue to come from good articles, followed by did you know articles. In this round, every content type was utilised by at least one user, proving that the WikiCup brings together content contributors from all corners of the project.

Round 3 saw a number of contributions of note. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Figureskatingfan}} claimed the first featured topic points in this year's competition for her excellent work on [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/Maya Angelou|topics related to Maya Angelou]], the noted American author and poet. We have also continued to see high-importance articles improved as part of the competition: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ealdgyth}} was awarded a thoroughly well-earned 560 points for her featured article [[Middle Ages]] and 102 points for her good article [[Battle of Hastings]]. Good articles [[James Chadwick]] and [[Stanislaw Ulam]] netted {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}} 102 and 72 points respectively, while 72 points were awarded to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Piotrus}} for each of [[Władysław Sikorski]] and [[Emilia Plater]], both recently promoted to good article status. Collaborative efforts between WikiCup participants have continued, with, for example, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sasata}} being awarded 180 points each for their featured article on ''[[Boletus luridus]]''.

A rules reminder: content promoted between rounds can be claimed in the round ''after'' the break, but ''not'' the round before. The case in point is content promoted on the 29/30 June, which may be claimed in this round. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. We are currently seeing concern about the amount of time people have to wait for reviews, especially at GAC- if you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 09:52, 1 July 2013 (UTC)
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== WikiProject Amusement Park Quarter 3, 2013 Newsletter ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXVIII, July 2013 ==

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* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/July 2013/Book reviews|Nick-D looks at Australia's frontier wars]]''
* Interview: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/July 2013/Interview|What Wikimedia chapters can offer military history editors]]''
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== WikiCup 2013 July newsletter ==

We're halfway through this year's penultimate round, and the competition is moving along well. Pool A's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sasata}} currently leads overall, while Pool B's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}} is second. Both leaders are WikiCup veterans, and both have already scored over 600 points this month. If the round were to end today, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Miyagawa}}, with 274 points, would be the lowest-scoring participant to make it through. This indicates that participants will need a score comparable to last year's (573, the highest ever) to qualify for the final. The high scores this year are a testament both to the quality of participants and to the increased focus on significant content (eligible for bonus points) in this year's competition. So far this round, both Sasata and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}} have made up over half of their score through bonus points, with, for example, high importance FA [[koala]] earning Sasata a total of 440 points (from a multiplier of 4.4) and high-importance GA [[sea]] earning Cwmhiraeth a total of 216 points (from a multiplier of 7.2). Other articles on important topics submitted this round include a featured article on the [[Norman conquest of England]] by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ealdgyth}}, and good articles on Nobel laureate in literature [[Henryk Sienkiewicz]], Nobel laureate in physics [[Hans Bethe]], and the noted [[Japanese aircraft carrier Hiryū|Japanese aircraft carrier ''Hiryū'']]. These articles are by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Piotrus}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}} and Sturmvogel_66 respectively.

Other than that, there is not much to report! If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 23:17, 31 July 2013 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXIX, August 2013 ==

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* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2013/Articles|Last month's new Featured and A-Class content]]''
* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2013/Book reviews|Nick-D looks at the death of Osama bin Laden]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2013/Op-ed|Sturmvogel_66 presents his secrets of prolific contribution]]''
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== WikiCup 2013 August newsletter ==

This year's final is upon us. Our final eight, in order of last round's score, are:
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}}, a WikiCup newcomer who has contributed on topics of military history and physics, including a number of high-importance topics. Good articles have made up the bulk of his points, but he has also scored a great deal of bonus points. He has the second highest score overall so far, with more than 3000 points accumulated.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}}, another WikiCup veteran who reached the finals in 2012, 2011 and 2010. He writes on a variety of topics including botany, mycology and astronomy, and has claimed the highest or joint highest number of featured articles every round so far this year. He has the third highest score overall, with just under 3000 points accumulated.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}}, 2012 WikiCup champion, who writes mostly on [[marine biology]]. She has also contributed to high-importance topics, seeing huge numbers of bonus points for high-importance featured and good articles. Previous rounds have seen her scoring the most bonus points, with scoring spread across did you knows, good articles and featured articles.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sasata}}, a WikiCup veteran who finished in second place in 2012, and competed as early as 2009. He writes articles on biology, especially [[mycology]], and has scored highly for a number of collaborations at featured article candidates.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}}, the winner of the 2010 competition. His contributions mostly concern [[Naval history]], and he has scored a very large number of points for good articles and good article reviews in every round. He is the highest scorer overall this year, with over 3500 points in total.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ealdgyth}}, who is competing in the WikiCup for the second time, though this will be her first time in the final. A regular at FAC, she is mostly interested in British medieval history, and has scored very highly for some top-importance featured articles on the topic. 
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Miyagawa}}, a finalist in 2012 and 2011. He writes on a broad variety of topics, with many of this year's points coming from good articles about ''[[Star Trek]]''. Good articles make up the bulk of his points, and he had the most good articles back in round 2; he was also the highest scorer for DYK in rounds 1 and 2.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Adam Cuerden}} has previously been involved with the WikiCup, but hasn't participated for a number of years. He scores mostly from [[Photo restoration|restoration]] work leading to featured picture credits, but has also done some article writing and reviewing.

We say goodbye to eight great participants who did not qualify for the final: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Piotrus}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Figureskatingfan}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|ThaddeusB}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Dana boomer}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Status}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ed!}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|12george1}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Calvin999}}. Having made it to this stage is still an excellent achievement, and you can leave with your heads held high. We hope to see you all again next year. '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2014 signups|Signups are now open]]''' for the 2014 WikiCup, which will begin on 1 January. All Wikipedians, whatever their interest or level of experience, are warmly invited to participate in next year's competition.

This last month has seen some incredible contributions; for instance, Cwmhiraeth's [[Starfish]] and Ealdgyth's [[Battle of Hastings]]—two highly important, highly viewed pages—made it to featured article status. It would be all too easy to focus solely on these stunning achievements at the expense of those participants working in lower-scoring areas, when in fact all WikiCup participants are doing excellent work. A mention of everything done is impossible, but here are a few: Last round saw the completion of several good topics (on the [[1958 Atlantic hurricane season|1958]], [[1959 Atlantic hurricane season|1959]] and [[1962 Atlantic hurricane season|1962]] Atlantic hurricane seasons) to which 12george1 had contributed. Calvin999 saw [[S&M (song)|"S&M" (song)]], on which he has been working for several years, through to featured article status on its tenth try. Figureskatingfan continued towards her goal of a broad featured/good topic on [[Maya Angelou]], with two featured and four good articles. ThaddeusB contributed significantly to over 20 articles which appeared on the main page's "in the news" section. Adam Cuerden continued to restore a large number of historical images, resulting in over a dozen FP credits this round alone. The WikiCup is not just about top-importance featured articles, and the work of all of these users is worthy of commendation.

Finally, the usual notices: If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 05:20, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2013 August newsletter ==

This year's final is upon us. Our final eight, in order of last round's score, are:
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}}, a WikiCup newcomer who has contributed on topics of military history and physics, including a number of high-importance topics. Good articles have made up the bulk of his points, but he has also scored a great deal of bonus points. He has the second highest score overall so far, with more than 3000 points accumulated.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}}, another WikiCup veteran who reached the finals in 2012, 2011 and 2010. He writes on a variety of topics including botany, mycology and astronomy, and has claimed the highest or joint highest number of featured articles every round so far this year. He has the third highest score overall, with just under 3000 points accumulated.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}}, 2012 WikiCup champion, who writes mostly on [[marine biology]]. She has also contributed to high-importance topics, seeing huge numbers of bonus points for high-importance featured and good articles. Previous rounds have seen her scoring the most bonus points, with scoring spread across did you knows, good articles and featured articles.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sasata}}, a WikiCup veteran who finished in second place in 2012, and competed as early as 2009. He writes articles on biology, especially [[mycology]], and has scored highly for a number of collaborations at featured article candidates.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}}, the winner of the 2010 competition. His contributions mostly concern [[Naval history]], and he has scored a very large number of points for good articles and good article reviews in every round. He is the highest scorer overall this year, with over 3500 points in total.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ealdgyth}}, who is competing in the WikiCup for the second time, though this will be her first time in the final. A regular at FAC, she is mostly interested in British medieval history, and has scored very highly for some top-importance featured articles on the topic. 
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Miyagawa}}, a finalist in 2012 and 2011. He writes on a broad variety of topics, with many of this year's points coming from good articles about ''[[Star Trek]]''. Good articles make up the bulk of his points, and he had the most good articles back in round 2; he was also the highest scorer for DYK in rounds 1 and 2.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Adam Cuerden}} has previously been involved with the WikiCup, but hasn't participated for a number of years. He scores mostly from [[Photo restoration|restoration]] work leading to featured picture credits, but has also done some article writing and reviewing.

We say goodbye to eight great participants who did not qualify for the final: {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Piotrus}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Figureskatingfan}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|ThaddeusB}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Dana boomer}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Status}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ed!}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|12george1}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Calvin999}}. Having made it to this stage is still an excellent achievement, and you can leave with your heads held high. We hope to see you all again next year. '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2014 signups|Signups are now open]]''' for the 2014 WikiCup, which will begin on 1 January. All Wikipedians, whatever their interest or level of experience, are warmly invited to participate in next year's competition.

This last month has seen some incredible contributions; for instance, Cwmhiraeth's [[Starfish]] and Ealdgyth's [[Battle of Hastings]]—two highly important, highly viewed pages—made it to featured article status. It would be all too easy to focus solely on these stunning achievements at the expense of those participants working in lower-scoring areas, when in fact all WikiCup participants are doing excellent work. A mention of everything done is impossible, but here are a few: Last round saw the completion of several good topics (on the [[1958 Atlantic hurricane season|1958]], [[1959 Atlantic hurricane season|1959]] and [[1962 Atlantic hurricane season|1962]] Atlantic hurricane seasons) to which 12george1 had contributed. Calvin999 saw [[S&M (song)|"S&M" (song)]], on which he has been working for several years, through to featured article status on its tenth try. Figureskatingfan continued towards her goal of a broad featured/good topic on [[Maya Angelou]], with two featured and four good articles. ThaddeusB contributed significantly to over 20 articles which appeared on the main page's "in the news" section. Adam Cuerden continued to restore a large number of historical images, resulting in over a dozen FP credits this round alone. The WikiCup is not just about top-importance featured articles, and the work of all of these users is worthy of commendation.

Finally, the usual notices: If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 05:21, 29 August 2013 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXXX, September 2013 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue LXXXXX, September 2013 ==

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== WikiCup 2013 September newsletter ==

In 30 days, we will know the identity of our 2013 WikiCup champion. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}} currently leads; if that lead is held, she will become the first person to have won the WikiCup twice. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sasata}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}}—who has never participated in the competition before—and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}} follow. The majority of points in this round have come from a mix of good articles and bonus points. This final round is seeing contributions to a number of highly important topics; recent submissions include [[Phoenix (constellation)]] (FA by Casliber), [[Ernest Lawrence]] (GA by Hawkeye7), [[Pinniped]], and [[red fox]] (both GAs by Sasata).

The did you know (DYK) [[Wikipedia:DYK#Eligibility criteria|eligibility criteria]] have recently changed, meaning that newly passed good articles are accepted as "new" for did you know purposes. However, in the interests of not changing the WikiCup rules mid-competition, please note that only articles eligible for DYK under the old system (that is, newly created articles or 5x expansions) will be eligible for points in this year's WikiCup. We do, however, have time to discuss how this new system will work for next year's competition; a discussion will be opened in due course. On that note, '''[[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring#Next year's competition- brainstorm|thoughts are welcome]]''' on changes you'd like to see for next year. What worked? What didn't work? What would you like to see more of? What would you like to see less of? All Wikipedians, new or old, are also warmly invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2014 signups|sign up for the 2014 WikiCup]]'''.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 22:44, 1 October 2013 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCI, October 2013 ==

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== WikiCup 2013 October newsletter ==

The WikiCup is over for another year! Our champion, for the second year running, is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}}. Our final nine were as follows:
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sasata}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Adam Cuerden}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Miyagawa}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Piotrus}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ealdgyth}}

All those who reached the final win prizes, and prizes will also be going to the following participants:

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Casliber}} wins the FA prize, for four featured articles in round 4, worth 400 points.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}} wins the GA prize, for 20 good articles in round 3, worth 600 points.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Another Believer}} wins the FL prize, for four featured lists in round 2, worth 180 points.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Adam Cuerden}} wins the FP prize, for 23 featured pictures in round 5, worth 805 point.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sven Manguard}} wins the FPo prize, for 2 featured portals in round 3, worth 70 points.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Hawkeye7}} wins the topic prize, for a 23-article featured topic in round 5, worth 230 points.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}} wins the DYK prize, for 79 did you know articles in round 5, worth 570 points.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|ThaddeusB}} wins the ITN prize, for 23 in the news articles in round 4, worth 270 points.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Ed!}} wins the GAR prize, for 24 good article reviews in round 1, worth 96 points.
*The judges are awarding the Oddball Barnstar to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|The C of E}}, for some curious contributions in earlier rounds.
*Finally, the judges are awarding {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Cwmhiraeth}} the Geography Barnstar for her work on [[sea]], now a featured article. This top-importance article was the highest-scoring this year; when it was promoted to FA status, Cwmhiraeth could claim 720 points.

Prizes will be handed out in the coming weeks. Please be patient!

Congratulations to everyone who has been successful in this year's WikiCup, whether you made it to the final rounds or not, and a particular congratulations to the newcomers to the WikiCup who have achieved this year. Thanks to all who have taken part and helped out with the competition. While it has been an excellent year, errors have opened up the judges' eyes to the need for a third judge, and it is with pleasure that we announce that experienced WikiCup participant [[User:Miyagawa|Miyagawa]] will be acting as a judge from now on. We hope you will all join us in welcoming him to the team.

Next year's competition begins on 1 January. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2014 signups|sign up to participate]]'''; it is open to all Wikipedians, new and old. [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring#Next year's competition- brainstorm|Brainstorming and discussion]] remains open for how next year's competition will work, and straw polls will be opened by the judges soon. Those interested in friendly competition may also like to keep an eye on [[User:Casliber/Stub contest|the stub contest]], being organised by Casliber. The WikiCup judges will be back in touch over the coming months, and we hope to see you all in the 2014 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]) and [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) 00:20, 1 November 2013 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCII, November 2013 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCIII, December 2013 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCIV, January 2014 ==

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== WikiCup 2014 January newsletter ==

The 2014 WikiCup is off to a flying start, with, at time of writing, 138 participants. The is the largest number of participants we have seen since 2010. If you are yet to join the competition, don't worry- the judges have agreed to keep the '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2014 signups|signups open]]''' for a few more days. By a wide margin, our current leader is newcomer {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}}, whose set of [[Wikipedia:Featured picture candidates/U.S. Treasury (Coin) Notes - complete type set|14 featured pictures]], the first FPs of the competition, was worth 490 points. Here are some more noteworthy scorers:

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|12george1}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|TropicalAnalystwx13}} were the first people to score, for the good article [[Tropical Storm Bret (1981)]] and its good article review respectively. 12george1 was also the first person to score in 2012 and 2013.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Sven Manguard}} scored the first ITN points for [[2014 North American polar vortex]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|WonderBoy1998}} scored points for an early good topic, finishing off [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/She Wolf]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|TheAustinMan}} scored the first bonus points of the competition, for his work on [[Typhoon Vera]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Igordebraga}} has scored the highest number of bonus points for a single article, for the high-importance [[Jurassic Park (film)|''Jurassic Park'' (film)]].

Featured articles, featured lists, featured topics and featured portals are yet to play a part in the competition. The judges have removed a number of submissions which were deemed ineligible. Typically, we aim to see work on a project, followed by a nomination, followed by promotion, this year. We apologise for any disappointment caused by our strict enforcement this year; we're aiming to keep the competition as fair as possible.

Wikipedians interested in friendly competition may be interested to take part in [[Wikipedia:The Core Contest|The Core Contest]]; unlike the WikiCup, The Core Contest is not about audited content, but, like the WikiCup, it is about article improvement; specifically, The Core Contest is about contribution to some of Wikipedia's most important article. Of course, any work done for The Core Contest, if it leads to a DYK, GA or FA, can earn WikiCup points.

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCV, February 2014 ==

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== WikiCup 2014 February newsletter ==

And so ends the most competitive first round we have ever seen, with 38 points required to qualify for round 2. Last year, 19 points secured a place; before that, 11 (2012) or 8 (2011) were enough. This is both a blessing and a curse. While it shows the vigourous good health of the competition, it also means that we have already lost many worthy competitors. Our top three scorers were:

#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}}, a WikiCup newcomer whose high-quality scans of rare banknotes represent an unusual, interesting and valuable contribution to Wikipedia. Most of Godot's points this round have come from a large set of pictures used in [[Treasury Note (1890–91)]].
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Adam Cuerden}}, a WikiCup veteran and a finalist last year, Adam is also a featured picture specialist, focusing on the restoration of historical images. This month's promotions have included a carefully restored set of artist [[William Russell Flint]]'s work.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|WikiRedactor}}, another WikiCup newcomer. WikiRedactor has claimed points for good article reviews and good articles relating to pop music, many of which were awarded bonus points. Articles include [[Sky Ferreira]], ''[[Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus]]'' and [[Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus song)|"Wrecking Ball" (Miley Cyrus song)]].

Other competitors of note include:

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Hahc21}}, who helped take ''[[Thirty Flights of Loving]]'' through good article candidates and featured article candidates, claiming the first first featured article of the competition.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Prism}}, who claimed the first featured list of the competition with [[Natalia Kills discography]].
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cwmhiraeth}}, who takes the title of the contributor awarded the highest bonus point multiplier (resulting in the highest scoring article) of the competition so far. Her high-importance [[salamander]], now a good article, scored 108 points.

After such a competitive first round, expect the second round to also be fiercely fought. Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 1 but before the start of round 2 can be claimed in round 2, but please do not update your submission page until March (UTC). Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points equally.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]), [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) and [[User:Miyagawa|Miyagawa]] ([[User talk:Miyagawa|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/Miyagawa|email]]) 00:01, 1 March 2014 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCVI, March 2014 ==

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== WikiCup 2014 March newsletter ==

A quick update as we are half way through round two of this year's competition. WikiCup newcomer {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}} (Pool E) leads, having produced a massive set of featured pictures for [[Silver certificate (United States)]], an article also brought to featured list status. Former finalist {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Adam Cuerden}} (Pool G) is in second, which he owes mostly to his work with historical images, including a number of images from ''[[Urania's Mirror]]'', an article also brought to good status. 2010 champion {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Sturmvogel_66}} (Pool C) is third overall, thanks to contributions relating to naval history, including the newly featured [[Japanese battleship Nagato|Japanese battleship ''Nagato'']]. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cliftonian}}, who currently leads Pool A and is sixth overall, takes the title for the highest scoring individual article of the competition so far, with the top importance featured article [[Ian Smith]].

With 26 people having already scored over 100 points, it is likely that well over 100 points will be needed to secure a place in round 3. Recent years have required 123 (2013), 65 (2012), 41 (2011) and 100 (2010). Remember that only 64 will progress to round 3 at the end of April. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page; if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points equally. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]), [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) and [[User:Miyagawa|Miyagawa]] ([[User talk:Miyagawa|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/Miyagawa|email]]) 22:55, 31 March 2014 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCVII, April 2014 ==

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== WikiCup 2014 April newsletter ==

Round 3 of the 2014 WikiCup has just begun; 32 competitors remain. Pool G's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Adam Cuerden}} was Round 2's highest scorer, with a large number of featured picture credits. In March/April, he restored star charts from ''[[Urania's Mirror]]'', lithographs of various warships (such as [[SMS Gefion|SMS ''Gefion'']]) and assorted other historical media. Second overall was Pool E's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}}, whose featured list [[Silver certificate (United States)]] contains dozens of scans of banknotes recently promoted to featured picture status. Third was Pool G's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|ChrisGualtieri}} who has produced a large number of good articles, many, including [[Falkner Island]], on Connecticut-related topics. Other successful participants included {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cliftonian}}, who saw three articles (including the top-importance [[Ian Smith]]) through featured article candidacies, and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Caponer}}, who saw three lists (including the beautifully-illustrated [[list of plantations in West Virginia]]) through featured list candidacies. High-importance good articles promoted this round include [[narwhal]] from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Reid,iain james}}, [[tiger]] from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cwmhiraeth}} and ''[[The Lion King]]'' from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Igordebraga}}. We also saw our first featured topic points of the competition, awarded to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Czar}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Red Phoenix}} for their work on the [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/Sega Genesis|Sega Genesis topic]]. No points have been claimed so far for good topics or featured portals.

192 was our lowest qualifying score, again showing that this WikiCup is the most competitive ever. In previous years, 123 (2013), 65 (2012), 41 (2011) or 100 (2010) secured a place in Round 3. Pool H was the strongest performer, with all but one of its members advancing, while only the two highest scorers in Pools G and F advanced. At the end of June, 16 users will advance into the semi-finals. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/J Milburn|email]]), [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/The ed17|email]]) and [[User:Miyagawa|Miyagawa]] ([[User talk:Miyagawa|talk]] • [[Special:Emailuser/Miyagawa|email]]) 17:56, 4 May 2014 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCVIII, May 2014 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue XCIX, June 2014 ==

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== WikiCup 2014 June newsletter ==

After an extremely close race, Round 3 is over. 244 points secured a place in Round 4, which is comparable to previous years- 321 was required in 2013, while 243 points were needed in 2012. Pool C's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}} was the round's highest scorer, mostly due to a 32 featured pictures, including both scans and photographs. Also from Pool C, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Casliber}} finished second overall, claiming three featured articles, including the high-importance [[Grus (constellation)]]. Third place was Pool B's {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Sturmvogel_66}}, whose contributions included featured articles [[Russian battleship Poltava (1894)|Russian battleship ''Poltava'' (1894)]] and [[Russian battleship Peresvet|Russian battleship ''Peresvet'']]. Pool C saw the highest number of participants advance, with six out of eight making it to the next round.

The round saw this year's first featured portal, with {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Sven Manguard}} taking [[Portal:Literature]] to featured status. The round also saw the first good topic points, thanks to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|12george1}} and the [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/2013 Atlantic hurricane season|2013 Atlantic hurricane season]]. This means that all content types have been claimed this year. Other contributions of note this round include a featured topic on [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/Maya Angelou autobiographies|Maya Angelou's autobiographies]] from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Figureskatingfan}}, a good article on the noted Czech footballer [[Tomáš Rosický]] from {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cloudz679}} and [[:File:Charlie Murder screenshot 5.png|a now-featured video game screenshot]], freely released due to the efforts of {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Sven Manguard}}.

The judges would like to remind participants to update submission pages promptly. This means that content can be checked, and allows those following the competition (including those participating) to keep track of scores effectively. This round has seen discussion about various aspects of the WikiCup's rules and procedures. Those interested in the competition can be assured that formal discussions about how next year's competition will work will be opened shortly, and all are welcome to voice their views then.  If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on Wikipedia talk:WikiCup, and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> {{user|J Milburn}} {{user|The ed17}} and {{user|Miyagawa}} 18:48, 30 June 2014 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CI, August 2014 ==

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== WikiCup 2014 August newsletter ==

The final of the 2014 WikiCup begins in a few short minutes! Our eight finalists are listed below, along with their placement in Round 4:

#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}}, a WikiCup newcomer, finished top of Pool A and was the round's highest scorer. Godot is a featured picture specialist, claiming large numbers of points due to high-quality scans of historical documents, especially banknotes.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Casliber}} is a WikiCup veteran, having been a finalist every year since 2010. In the semi-final, he was Pool B's highest scorer. Cas's points primarily come from articles on the natural sciences.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Czar}} was Pool A's runner-up. Czar's points come mostly from content related to independent video games, including both articles and topics.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Adam Cuerden}} was Pool B's runner-up. Another featured picture specialist, many of Adam's points come from the restoration of historical media. He has been a WikiCup finalist twice before.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cwmhiraeth}} won the WikiCup in 2012 and 2013, and enters this final as the first wildcard. She focuses on biology-related articles, and has worked on several high-importance articles.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|12george1}} is the second wildcard. George's points come primarily from meteorology-related articles. This year and last year, George was the first person in the competition to score.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Sturmvogel 66}}, the third wildcard, was the 2010 champion and a finalist last year. His writes mostly on military history, especially naval history.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Bloom6132}}, the fourth and final wildcard, has participated in previous WikiCups, but not reached any finals. Bloom's points are mostly thanks to did you knows, featured lists and good articles related to sport and national symbols.

We say goodbye to this year's semi-finalists. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Matty.007}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|ThaddeusB}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|WikiRedactor}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Figureskatingfan}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Yellow Evan}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Prism}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cloudz679}} have all performed well to reach this stage of the competition, and we hope they will all be joining us again next year.

There are two upcoming competitions unrelated to the WikiCup which may be of interest to those who receive this newsletter. The [[Wikipedia:Stub Contest|Stub Contest]] will run through September, and revolves around expanding stub articles, especially high-importance or old stubs. In addition, a proposal has been made for a new competition, the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GA Cup|GA Cup]], which the organisers plan to run next year. This competition is based on the WikiCup and aims to reduce the good article review backlog.

There is now '''[[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring#2014/2015_brainstorming|a thread]]''' for brainstorming on how next year's WikiCup competition should work. Please come along and share your thoughts- What works? What doesn't work? What needs changing? Signups for next year's competition will be open soon; we will be in touch. If, at this stage of the competition, you are keen to help the with the WikiCup, please do what you can to participate in review processes. Our finalists will find things much easier if the backlogs at good article candidates, featured article candidates, featured picture candidates and the rest are kept at a minimum. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> {{user|J Milburn}} {{user|The ed17}} and {{user|Miyagawa}} 22:09, 31 August 2014 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CII, September 2014 ==

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== WikiProject Military history coordinator election ==

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== WikiCup 2014 September newsletter ==

In one month's time, we will know our WikiCup 2014 champion. Newcomer {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}} has taken a strong lead with a featured list ([[historical coats of arms of the U.S. states from 1876]]) and a raft of featured pictures. Reigning champion {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cwmhiraeth}} is in second place with a number of high-importance biology articles, including new FA [[Isopoda]] and new GA [[least weasel]]. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Casliber}}, who is in his fifth WikiCup final, is in third, with featured articles [[Pictor]] and ''[[Epacris impressa]]''.

[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2015 signups|Signups for the 2015 WikiCup are open]]. All Wikipedians, new and experienced, are warmly invited to sign up for the competition. Wikipedians interested in friendly competition may also like to [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GA Cup/Sign-up|sign up]] for the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GA Cup|GA Cup]], a new WikiCup-inspired competition which revolves around completing good article reviews. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> {{user|J Milburn}} {{user|The ed17}} and {{user|Miyagawa}} 22:11, 30 September 2014 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CIII, October 2014 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CIII, October 2014, ''Redux'' ==

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== WikiCup 2014: The results ==

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The 2014 WikiCup champion is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}}, who flew the flag of the [[Smithsonian Institution]]. This was Godot13's first WikiCup competition and, over the 10 months of the competition, he has produced (among other contributions) two featured lists and an incredible 292 featured pictures, including architectural photographs and scans of historical documents. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cwmhiraeth}}, 2012 and 2013 WikiCup champion, came in second, having written a large number of biology-related articles. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Casliber}}, WikiCup finalist every year since 2010, finished in third.

A full list of our prize-winners follows:

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}} wins the prize for '''first place''' and the '''FP prize''' for 181 featured pictures in the final round.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Cwmhiraeth}} wins the prize for '''second place''' and the '''DYK prize''' for 65 did you knows in the final round.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Casliber}} wins the prize for '''third place''' and the '''FA prize''' for four featured articles in the final round.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Czar}} wins the prize for '''fourth place'''
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Sturmvogel 66}} wins a '''final 8''' prize.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Bloom6132}} wins a '''final 8''' prize.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|12george1}} wins a '''final 8''' prize.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|ChrisGualtieri}} wins the '''GA prize''' for 27 good articles in round 2 and the '''review prize''' for 28 good article reviews in round 1.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Caponer}} wins the '''FL prize''' for three featured lists in round 2.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Sven Manguard}} wins the '''FPo prize''' his work on featured portals.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Figureskatingfan}} wins the '''topic prize''' for a nine-article featured topic in round 3.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|ThaddeusB}} wins the '''news prize''' for 28 in the news articles in round 3.

Congratulations to everyone who has been successful in this year's WikiCup, whether you made it to the final rounds or not, and a particular congratulations to the newcomers to the WikiCup who have participated this year. We warmly invite all of you to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2015 signups|sign up]]''' for next year's competition. Discussions and polls concerning potential rules changes are also '''[[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring#Straw polls: 2014-2015|open]]''', and all are welcome to participate. The WikiCup judges will be back in touch over the coming months, and we hope to see you all in the 2014 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> {{user|J Milburn}} {{user|The ed17}} and {{user|Miyagawa}} 22:51, 4 November 2014 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CIV, November 2014 ==

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Hello everyone, and may we wish you all a happy holiday season. As you will probably already know, the 2015 WikiCup begins in the new year; there is still time to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2015 signups|sign up]]'''. We have a few important announcements concerning the future of the WikiCup.

*We would like to announce that Josh ([[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]]) and Ed ([[User:The ed17|The ed17]]), who have been WikiCup judges since 2009 and 2010 respectively, are stepping down. This decision has been made for a number of reasons, but the main one is time. Both Josh and Ed have found that, over the previous year, they have been unable to devote the time necessary to the WikiCup, and it is not likely that they will be able to do this in the near future. Furthermore, new people at the helm can only help to invigorate the WikiCup and keep it dynamic. Josh and Ed will still be around, and will likely be participating in the Cup this following year as competitors, which is where both started out.
*In a similar vein, we hope you will all join us in welcoming Jason ([[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]]) and Christine ([[User:Figureskatingfan|Figureskatingfan]]), who are joining Brian ([[User:Miyagawa|Miyagawa]]) to form the 2015 WikiCup judging team. Jason is a WikiCup veteran, having won in 2010 and finishing in fifth this year. Christine has participated in two WikiCups, reaching the semi-finals in both, and is responsible for the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GA Cup|GA Cup]], which she now co-runs.
*The discussions/polls concerning the next competition's rules will be closed soon, and rules changes will be made clear on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring]] and talk pages. While it may be impossible to please everyone, the judges will make every effort to ensure that the new rules are both fair and in the best interests of the competition, which is, first and foremost, about improving Wikipedia.

If you have any questions or concerns, the judges can be reached on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], on their talk pages, or by email. We hope you will all join us in trying to make the 2015 WikiCup the most productive and enjoyable yet. <small>You are receiving this message because you are listed on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:J Milburn|J Milburn]] ([[User talk:J Milburn|talk]]), [[User:The ed17|The ed17]] ([[User talk:The ed17|talk]]), [[User:Miyagawa|Miyagawa]] ([[User talk:Miyagawa|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]) and [[User:Figureskatingfan|Figureskatingfan]] ([[User talk:Figureskatingfan|talk]]) 18:53, 7 December 2014 (UTC)
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== Voting for the Military historian and Military newcomer of the year now open! ==

Nominations for the military historian of the year and military newcomer of the year have now closed, and voting for the candidates has officially opened. All project members are invited to cast there votes for the [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Voting_for_the_military_historian_of_the_year_for_2014_now_open!|Military historian]] and [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Voting_for_the_military_history_newcomer_of_the_year_for_2014_now_open!|Military newcomer]] of the year candidates before the elections close at 23:59 December 21st. For the coordinators, {{u|TomStar81}}

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CV, December 2014 ==

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* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2014/Articles|Last month's new Featured and A-Class content]]''
* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2014/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 on armoured reconnaissance and German scientists, Nick-D on time travelling historians]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2014/Op-ed|TomStar81 looks at the World War I Christmas truce]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2014/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2015 launch newsletter ==

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Round one of the 2015 WikiCup has begun! So far we've had around 80 signups, which close on February 5. If you have not already signed up and want to do so, then you can add your name '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2015 signups|here]]'''. There have been changes to to several of the points scores for various categories, and the addition of Peer Reviews for the first time. These will work in the same manner as Good Article Reviews, and all of the changes are summarised [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring#What's changed from last year?|here]].

Remember that only the top 64 scoring competitors will make it through to the second round, and one of the new changes this year is that all scores must be claimed within two weeks of an article's promotion or appearance, so don't forget to add them to your submissions pages! If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, and you hope to get it promoted before the end of the round, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. However, please remember to continue to offer reviews at GAN, FAC and all the other pages that require them to prevent any backlogs which could otherwise be caused by the Cup. As ever, questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]] and the judges are reachable on their talk pages. Good luck! {{user|Figureskatingfan}}, {{user|Miyagawa}} and {{user|Sturmvogel 66}}
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CVI, January 2015 ==

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* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2015/Book reviews|Jonas Vinther on Hitler and Cliftonian on the Rhodesia Regiment]]''
* Interview: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2015/Interview|2014 Military History Newcomer Award nominees]]''
* Review essay: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2015/Review essay|Nick-D on the Australian War Memorial]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the birth of strategic bombing]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2015/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CVII, February 2015 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/February 2015/Book reviews|Nick-D on the British Pacific Fleet]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/February 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 looks at the advent of chemical warfare]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/February 2015/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2015 March newsletter ==

[[File:FRG-2a-Allied West Germany-1 Deutsche Mark (1948).jpg|right|thumb|One of several of Godot13's quality submissions during round 1]]
That's it, the first round is done, sign-ups are closed and we're into round 2. 64 competitors made it into this round, and are now broken into eight groups of eight. The top two of each group will go through to round 3, and then the top scoring 16 "wildcards" across all groups. Round 1 saw some interesting work on some very important articles, with the round leader {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Freikorp}} owing most of his 622 points scored to a [[WP:FA|Featured Article]] on the 2001 film ''[[Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within]]'' which qualified for a times-two multiplier. This is a higher score than in previous years, as {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant5|Godot13}} had 500 points in 2014 at the end of round 1, and our very own judge, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant4|Sturmvogel_66}} led round 1 with 601 points in 2013.

In addition to Freikorp's work, some other important articles and pictures were improved during round one, here's a snapshot of a few of them:
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Cwmhiraeth}} took [[Bumblebee]], a [[Wikipedia:Vital articles/Expanded/Biology and health sciences|level-4 vital article]], to [[Wikipedia:Good articles|Good Article]];
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|AHeneen}} worked-up the [[Malaysia Airlines Flight 370]] article, also to Good Article status;
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Rodw}} developed an extremely timely article to Good Article, taking ''[[Magna Carta]]'' there some 800 years after it was first sealed;
*And last but not least, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Godot13}} worked up a number of [[WP:FP|Featured Pictures]] during round 1, including the 1948 one [[Deutsche Mark]] ''(pictured right)'', receiving the maximum bonus due to the number of Wikis that the related article appears in.

You may also wish to know that [[Wikipedia:The Core Contest|The Core Contest]] is running through the month of March. Head there for further details - they even have actual prizes!

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]]. {{User4|Figureskatingfan}}, {{user4|Miyagawa}} and {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CVIII, March 2015 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2015/Book reviews|Recent external reviews]]''
* Review essay: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2015/Review essay|Nick-D on the Australian Fleet Air Arm Museum]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 on submarine warfare in World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2015/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CIX, April 2015 ==

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* Book reviews: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2015/Book reviews|Nick-D looks at the landing at Anzac Cove]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the debut of poison gas in World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2015/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2015 May newsletter ==

[[file:C2014 Q2.jpg|thumb|right|[[C/2014 Q2 (Lovejoy)]] is a long-period [[comet]] discovered on 17 August 2014 by [[Terry Lovejoy]]; and is one of several Featured Pictures worked up by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|The Herald}} during the second round.]]
The second round one has all wrapped up, and round three has now begun! Congratulations to the 34 contestants who have made it through, but well done and thank you to all contestants who took part in our second round. Leading the way overall was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Casliber}} in Group B with a total of 777 points for a variety of contributions including Good Articles on [[Corona Borealis]] and [[Microscopium]] - both of which received the maximum bonus. 
 
Special credit must be given to a number of high importance articles improved during the second round.
 
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Coemgenus}} was one of several users who worked on improving [[Ulysses S. Grant]]. Remember, you do not need to work on an article on your own - as long as each person has completed significant work on the article during 2015, multiple competitors can claim the same article.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Cwmhiraeth}} took [[Dragonfly]] to Good Article for a 3x bonus - and if that wasn't enough, they also took [[Damselfly]] there as well for a 2x bonus.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|LeftAire}} worked up [[Alexander Hamilton]] to Good Article for the maximum bonus. Hamilton was one of the founding fathers of the United States and is a [[Wikipedia:Vital articles/Expanded/People|level 4 vital article]].

The points varied across groups, with the lowest score required to gain automatic qualification was 68 in Group A - meanwhile the second place score in Group H was 404, which would have been high enough to win all but one of the other Groups! As well as the top two of each group automatically going through to the third round, a minimum score of 55 was required for a wildcard competitor to go through. We had a three-way tie at 55 points and all three have qualified for the next round, in the spirit of fairness. The third round ends on June 28, with the top two in each group progressing automatically while the remaining 16 highest scorers across all four groups go through as wildcards. Good luck to all competitors for the third round! {{User4|Figureskatingfan}}, {{user4|Miyagawa}} and {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}} 16:22, 4 May 2015 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CX, May 2015 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2015/Book reviews|Recent external reviews]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 and Simon Harley on the sinking of the Lusitania]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2015/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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==Several upcoming Wikipedia events in Kentucky==
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===[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Lexington, KY/Wiki Loves Pride 2015|Lexington, KY Wiki Loves Pride 2015]]===
:'''Lexington Pride Festival''' : June 27, 2015.  Location: Lexington Pride Festival venues. Take photographs of the Lexington Pride Festival and upload them to Wikimedia Commons.
:'''Wiki Loves Pride edit-a-thon''' : June 30, 2015. 7:00 pm. Location to be determined. 

===[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Lexington, KY/Wiknic 2015|Lexington, KY/Wiknic 2015]]===
Meet up for a picnic with other Wikipedian in Kentucky on July 25, 2015 from 12:00-3:00pm. 

Sign up on event pages. Sydney Poore/[[User:FloNight|FloNight]][[User talk:FloNight|&#9829;&#9829;&#9829;&#9829;]] 23:09, 16 June 2015 (UTC)

== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXI, June 2015 ==

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* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2015/Articles|Last month's new Featured and A-Class content]]''
* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2015/Book reviews|Recent external reviews]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the new technology of World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2015/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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==  Proposed deletion of Rooster Run ==
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The article [[Rooster Run]] has been [[Wikipedia:Proposed deletion|proposed for deletion]]&#32; because of the following concern:
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXII, July 2015 ==

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* Review essay: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/July 2015/Review essay|Nick-D on sourcing articles about bombing a battleship]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/July 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the role of nursing in World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXIII, August 2015 ==

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* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 on Indian nationalism during World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2015 September newsletter ==

The finals for the 2015 Wikicup has now begun!  Congrats to the 8 contestants who have survived to the finals, and well done and thanks to everyone who took part in rounds 3 and 4.  

In round 3, we had a three-way tie for qualification among the wildcard contestants, so we had 34 competitors.  The leader was by far {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant3|Casliber}} in Group B, who earned 1496 points.  Although 913 of these points were bonus points, he submitted 15 articles in the DYK category.  Second place overall was {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Coemgenus}} at 864 points, who although submitted just 2 FAs for 400 points, earned double that amount for those articles in bonus points.  Everyone who moved forward to Round 4 earned at least 100 points.

The scores required to move onto the semifinals were impressive; the lowest scorer to move onto the finals was 407, making this year's Wikicup as competitive as it's always been.  Our finalists, ordered by round 4 score, are:

#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Casliber}}, who is competing in his sixth consecutive Wikicup final, again finished the round in first place, with an impressive 1666 points in Pool B.  Casliber writes about the natural sciences, including ornithology, botany and astronomy.  A large bulk of his points this round were bonus points.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Godot13}}, second place both in Pool B and overall, earned the bulk of his points with FPs, mostly depicting currency.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Cwmhiraeth}}, first in Pool A, came in third.  His specialty is natural science articles; in Round 4, he mostly submitted articles about insects and botany.  Five out of the six of the GAs he submitted were level-4 vital articles.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Harrias}}, second in Pool A, took fourth overall.  He tends to focus on articles about [[cricket]] and military history, specifically the 1640s [[First English Civil War]].
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|West Virginian}}, from Pool A, was our highest-scoring wildcard.  West Virginia tends to focus on articles about the history of (what for it!) the U.S. state of West Virginia.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Rodw}}, from Pool A, likes to work on articles about British geography and places.  Most of his points this round were earned from two impressive accomplishments: a GT about [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/Scheduled monuments in Somerset|Scheduled monuments in Somerset]] and a FT about [[Wikipedia:Featured topics/English Heritage properties in Somerset|English Heritage properties in Somerset]].
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Rationalobserver}}, from Pool B, came in seventh overall.  RO earned the majority of her points from GARs and PRs, many of which were earned in the final hours of the round.
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Calvin999}}, also from Pool B, who was competing with RO for the final two spots in the final hours, takes the race for most GARs and PRs—48.

The intense competition between RO and Calvin999 will continue into the finals.  They're both eligible for the Newcomers Trophy, given for the first time in the Wikicup; whoever makes the most points will win it.

Good luck to the finalists; the judges are sure that the competition will be fierce!

{{user|Figureskatingfan}}, {{user|Miyagawa}} and {{user|Sturmvogel 66}} 11:47, 2 September 2015 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXIV, September 2015 ==

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* Articles: [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/September 2015/Articles|''Abbasids to a Yugoslav monitor'']]
* Book reviews: [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/September 2015/Book reviews|''Economics of warfare, Japan, and light horse'']]
* Op-ed: [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/September 2015/Op-ed|''We can (not) advance'']]
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== WikiProject Military history coordinator election ==

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== Keep Local ==

Hi, any objections to removing the keep local on:
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Please let me know if there any issues that are causing the keep local and I can try and help. [[User:Cube00|Cube00]] ([[User talk:Cube00|talk]]) 12:36, 13 October 2015 (UTC)
:I did, but it apparently doesn't matter.  Reminds me why I decided to stop slumming at Wikipedia.--[[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] [[User talk:Bedford|<sup style="color:green;">Seek his grace</sup>]] 07:52, 17 October 2015 (UTC)

== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXV, October 2015 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/October 2015/Book reviews|Anotherclown and Sturmvogel 66 on war in the air and at sea]]''
* Review essay: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/October 2015/Review essay|Auntieruth55 on the French Revolutionary Wars]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/October 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the entry of Bulgaria in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2015: The results ==

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WikiCup 2015 is now in the books!  Congrats to our finalists and winners, and to everyone who took part in this year's competition.

This year's results were an exact replica of last year's competition.  For the second year in a row, the 2015 WikiCup champion is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Godot13}}.  All of his points were earned for an impressive 253 featured pictures and their associated bonus points (5060 and 1695, respectively).  His entries constituted scans of currency from all over the world and scans of medallions awarded to participants of the U.S. Space program.  {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Cwmhiraeth}} came in second place; she earned by far the most bonus points (4082), for 4 featured articles, 15 good articles, and 147 DYKs, mostly about in her field of expertise, natural science.  {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Casliber}}, a finalist every year since 2010, came in third, with 2379 points.  

Our newcomer award, presented to the best-performing new competitor in the WikiCup, goes to {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Rationalobserver}}.  Everyone should be very proud of the work they accomplished.  We will announce our other award winners soon.

A full list of our award winners are:

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Godot13}} wins the prize for '''first place''' and the '''FP prize''' for 330 featured pictures in the final round.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Cwmhiraeth}} wins the prize for '''second place''' and the '''DYK prize''' for 160 did you knows in the final round (310 in all rounds).
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Casliber}} wins the prize for '''third place''' and the '''FA prize''' for 26 featured articles in all rounds.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|West Virginian}} wins the prize for '''fourth place'''
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Calvin999}} wins a '''final 8''' prize.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Rationalobserver}} wins a '''final 8''' prize.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Harrias}} wins a '''final 8''' prize and the '''FL prize''' for 11 featured lists.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|Rodw}} wins the most prizes: a '''final 8''' prize, the '''GA prize''' for 41 good articles, and the '''topic prize''' for a 13-article good topic and an 8-article featured topic, both in round 3.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant6|ThaddeusB}} wins the '''news prize''' for the most news articles in round 3.

We warmly invite all of you to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2016 signups|sign up]]''' for next year's competition. Discussions and polls concerning potential rules changes are also '''[[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring#Straw polls: 2016|open]]''', and all are welcome to participate. The WikiCup judges will be back in touch over the coming months, and we hope to see you all in the 2016 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> 

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== What's New in WikiProject Louisville (Nov 2015) ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXVI, November 2015 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/November 2015/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 on the Battle of the Bulge]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/November 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 looks at the collapse of the Serbian Army in World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/November 2015/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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On behalf of the Military history WikiProject's Coordinators, we would like to extend an invitation to nominate deserving editors for the 2015 [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Nominations_for_military_historian_of_the_year_for_2015_now_open.21|Military historian of the year]] and [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Nominations_for_military_history_newcomer_of_the_year_for_2015_now_open.21|Military history newcomer of the year]] awards. The nomination period will run from 7 December to 23:59 13 December, with the election phase running from 14 December to 23:59 21 December.  [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 05:05, 7 December 2015 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2016 is just around the corner... ==

Hello everyone, and we would like to wish you all a happy holiday season. As you will probably already know, the 2016 WikiCup begins in the new year; there is still time to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2016 signups|sign up]]'''.  There are some changes we'd like to announce before the competition begins.

After two years of serving as WikiCup judge, [[User:Miyagawa]] has [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiCup#Retiring_as_Judge stepped down as judge].  He deserves great thanks and recognition for his dedication and hard work, and for providing necessary transition for a new group of judges in last year's Cup.  Joining Christine ([[User:Figureskatingfan]]) and Jason ([[User:Sturmvogel 66]]) is Andrew ([[User:Godot13]]), a very successful WikiCup competitor and expert in [[WP:FP|Featured Pictures]]; he won the two previous competitions.  This is a strong judging team, and we anticipate lots of enjoyment and good work coming from our 2016 competitors.

We would also like to announce one change in how this year's WikiCup will be run.  In the spirit of sportsmanship, Godot13 and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] have chosen to limit their participation.  See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiCup#Something_different_in_2016 here] for the announcement and a complete explanation of why.  They and the judges feel that it will make for a more exciting, enjoyable, and productive competition.

The discussions/polls concerning the next competition's rules will be closed soon, and rules changes will be made clear on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Scoring]] and talk pages. The judges are committed to not repeating the confusion that occurred last year and to ensuring that the new rules are both fair and in the best interests of the competition, which is, first and foremost, about improving Wikipedia.

If you have any questions or concerns, the judges can be reached on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], on their talk pages, or by email. We hope you will all join us in trying to make the 2015 WikiCup the most productive and enjoyable yet. <small>You are receiving this message because you are listed on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Figureskatingfan|Figureskatingfan]] ([[User talk:Figureskatingfan|talk]]), and [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]).--[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 06:46, 22 December 2015 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXVII, December 2015 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2015/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 on the German retreat from France in 1944]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2015/Op-ed|TomStar81 on empires of World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2015/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2016: Game On! ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXVIII, January 2016 ==

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* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2016/Op-ed|TomStar81 discusses British World War I conscription]]''
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== ''The Bugle'':  Issue CXIX, February 2016 ==

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== WikiCup 2015 March newsletter ==

[[File:Women of Britain Say - "Go" - World War I British poster by the Parliamentary Recruiting Committee, art by E J Kealey (Restoration).jpg|thumb|One of Adam Cuerden’s several quality restorations during round 1]]

That's it, the first round is done, sign-ups are closed and we're into round 2. Forty-seven  competitors move into this round (a bit shy of the expected 64), and we are roughly broken into eight groups of six. The top two of each group will go through to round 3, and then the top scoring 16 "wildcards" across all groups. 

Twenty-two Good Articles were submitted, including three by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cyclonebiskit}}, and two each by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|MPJ-DK}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Hurricanehink}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|12george1}}, and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cas Liber}}. Twenty-one Featured Pictures were claimed, including 17 by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Adam Cuerden}} (the Round 1 high scorer). Thirty-one contestants saw their DYKs appear on the main page, with a commanding lead (28) by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cwmhiraeth}}. Twenty-nine participants conducted GA reviews with {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|J Milburn}} completing nine.

If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]]. Thanks to everyone for participating, and good luck to those moving into round 2. {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{User4|Figureskatingfan}}, and {{user4|Godot13}} --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 02:38, 1 March 2016 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2016 March newsletter (update) ==

Along with getting the year wrong in the newsletter that went out earlier this week, we did not mention (as the bot did not report) that {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cas Liber}} claimed the first Featured Article [[Persoonia terminalis]] of the 2016 Wikicup. {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{User4|Figureskatingfan}}, and {{user4|Godot13}}.--[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:05, 2 March 2016 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXX, March 2016 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXI, April 2016 ==

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== WikiCup 2016 May newsletter ==

[[File:FAL-2016-Stanley, Falkland Islands–Christ Church Cathedral.jpg|thumb|FP of Christ Church Cathedral, Falkland Islands by Godot13]]

Round 2 is over and 35 competitors have moved on to Round 3.

Round 2 saw three FAs (two by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cas Liber}} and one by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Montanabw }}), four Featured Lists (with three by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Calvin999}}), and 53 Good Articles (six by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Worm That Turned}} and five each by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Hurricanehink}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cwmhiraeth}}, and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|MPJ-DK}}). Eleven Featured Pictures were promoted (six by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Adam Cuerden}} and five by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Godot13}}). One Featured Portal, Featured Topic and Good Topic were also promoted. The DYK base point total was 1,135. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cwmhiraeth}} scored 265 base points, while {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|The C of E}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|MPJ-DK}} each scored 150 base points. Eleven ITN were promoted and 131 Good Article Reviews were conducted with {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|MPJ-DK}} completing a staggering 61 reviews. Two contestants, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cwmhiraeth}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cas Liber}}, broke the 700 point mark for Round 2.

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXII, May–June 2016 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXIII, July 2016 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXIV, August 2016 ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXV, September 2016 ==

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== Military history WikiProject coordinator election ==

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXVI, October 2016 ==

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== WikiCup 2016 November newsletter: Final results ==

The final round of the 2016 WikiCup is over. Congratulations to the 2016 WikiCup top three finalists:
*First Place - {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cas Liber}}
*Second Place -{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|MPJ-DK}} 
*Third Place - {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Adam Cuerden}} 

In addition to recognizing the achievements of the top finishers and everyone who worked hard to make it to the final round, we also want to recognize those participants who were most productive in each of the WikiCup scoring categories:
*Featured Article – Cas Liber (actually a three-way tie with themselves for two FAs in each of R2, R3, and R5).
*Good Article – MPJ-DK had 14 GAs promoted in R3.
*Featured List – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Calvin999}} produced 2 FLs in R2
*Featured Pictures – Adam Cuerden restored 18 images to FP status in R4.
*Featured Portal – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|SSTflyer}} produced the only FPO of the Cup in R2.
*Featured Topic – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Cyclonebiskit}} and Calvin were each responsible for one FT in R3 and R2, respectively.
*Good Topic – MPJ-DK created a GT with 9 GAs in R5.
*Did You Know – MPJ-DK put 53 DYKs on the main page in R4.
*In The News – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Dharmadhyaksha}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant7|Muboshgu}}, each with 5 ITN, both in R4.
*Good Article Review – MPJ-DK completed 61 GARs in R2.

Over the course of the 2016 WikiCup the following content was added to Wikipedia (only reporting on fixed value categories): 17 Featured Articles, 183 Good Articles, 8 Featured Lists, 87 Featured Pictures, 40 In The News, and 321 Good Article Reviews. Thank you to all the competitors for your hard work and what you have done to improve Wikipedia.--[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 01:52, 2 November 2016 (UTC) 

We will open up a discussion for comments on process and scoring in a few days. The 2017 WikiCup is just around the corner! Many thanks from all the judges. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]]. {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{User4|Figureskatingfan}}, and {{user4|Godot13}}
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== WikiProject Good Articles's 2016-2017 GA Cup ==

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Greetings, all!  

We would like to announce the start of the 4th [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GA Cup|'''GA Cup''']], a competition that seeks to encourage the reviewing of [[WP:GAN|Good article nominations]]! Thus far, there have been three GA Cups, which were successful in reaching our goals of significantly reducing the traditionally long queue at GAN, so we're doing it again.  Currently, there are over 400 nominations listed.  We hope that we can again make an impact this time.

The 4th GA Cup will begin on '''November 1, 2016'''.  Four rounds are currently scheduled (which will bring the competition to a close on February 28, 2017), but this may change based on participant numbers.  We may take a break in December for the holidays, depending on the results of a poll of our participants taken shortly after the competition begins.  The sign-up and submissions process will remain the same, as will the scoring.

[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GA Cup/Sign-up|Sign-ups]] for the upcoming competition are currently open and will close on November 14, 2016. Everyone is welcome to join; new and old editors, so sign-up now!

If you have any questions, take a look at the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Good articles/GA Cup/FAQ|FAQ page]] and/or contact one of the judges.

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXVII, November 2016 ==

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* Review essay: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/November 2016/Review essay|Nick-D discusses recent works on the British and Australian Armies in World War I]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/November 2016/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the end of the Battle of the Somme]]''
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Hi, [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Oceania/The 10,000 Challenge]] and [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Australia/The 5000 Challenge]] are up and running based on [[Wikipedia:The 10,000 Challenge]] which has currently produced over 2300 article improvements and creations. The Australia challenge would feed into the wider region one and potentially New Zealand could have a smaller challenge too. The main goal is content improvement, tackling stale old stubs and important content and improving sourcing/making more consistent but new articles are also welcome if sourced. I understand that this is a big goal for regular editors, especially being summertime where you are, but if you'd like to see large scale quality improvements happening for Oceania and Australia like [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Africa/The Africa Destubathon|The Africa Destubathon]], which has produced over 1700 articles in 5 weeks, sign up on the page. The idea will be an ongoing national editathon/challenge for the region but fuelled by a series of contests to really get articles on every province and subject mass improved. The Africa contest scaled worldwide would naturally provide great benefits to Oceania countries, particularly Australia and attract new editors. I would like some support from existing editors here to get the Challenges off to a start with some articles to make doing a Destubathon worthwhile and potentially bring about hundreds of improvements in a few weeks through a contest! Cheers.♦ --[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 02:12, 24 November 2016 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXVIII, December 2016 ==

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* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2016/Op-ed|TomStar81 discusses leadership changes in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup December newsletter: WikiCup 2017 ==

On 1 January 2017, WikiCup 2017 (the 10th Annual WikiCup) will begin. This year we are trying something a little different – ''monetary prizes''. 

For the WC2017 the prizes will be as follows (amounts are based in US$ and will be awarded in the form of an online Amazon gift certificate):
*''First place'' – $200
*''Second & Third place'' – $50 each
*''Category prizes'' – $25 per category (which will be limited to FA, FL, FP, GA, and DYK for 2017). Winning a category prize does not require making it to the final round.

<small>Note: Monetary prizes are a one-year experiment for 2017 and may or may not be continued in the future. In order to be eligible to receive any of the prizes above, the competing Wikipedia account must have a valid/active email address.</small>
 
After two years as a WikiCup judge, [[user:Figureskatingfan|Figureskatingfan]] is stepping down. We thank her for her contributions as a WikiCup judge. We are pleased to announce that our newest judge is two-time WikiCup champion [[user:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]]. 

The judges for the 2017 WikiCup are {{User4|Godot13}}, {{user|Cwmhiraeth}}, and {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}.

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We have a unique situation after opening Freight House Restaurant in Paducah, KY (http://www.freighthousefood.com). Because the restaurant is located in the old Freight House building AND is named Freight House, Facebook has an 'unofficial' business page that was created based on your Wiki page. I contacted FB Support and we were advised we can't merge and delete the unofficial FB page because it was pulling this WIKI page as a source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paducah_Freight_House).

The only thing we can ask at this point is for you, the administrator, to  to please consider temporarily deleting the Wiki Page (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paducah_Freight_House) to allow FB to merge our unofficial business page with our actual one. Would you do this for us? 

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXIX, January 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2017/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 and Nick-D look at three recent works]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2017/Op-ed|TomStar81 on a curious episode of World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2017/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXX, February 2017 ==

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* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/February 2017/Op-ed|TomStar81 looks at submarine warfare in World War I]]''
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==[[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|Speedy deletion]] nomination of [[:Category:Images of Ballard County, Kentucky]]==
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A tag has been placed on [[:Category:Images of Ballard County, Kentucky]] requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under [[WP:CSD#C1|section C1 of the criteria for speedy deletion]], because the category has been empty for seven days or more and it is not presently under discussion at  [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion|Categories for discussion]], or at [[:Category:Disambiguation categories|disambiguation categories]]. 

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may '''contest the nomination''' by [[:Category:Images of Ballard County, Kentucky|visiting the page]] and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with [[Wikipedia:List of policies|Wikipedia's policies and guidelines]]. <!-- Template:Db-catempty-notice -->  [[User:AusLondonder|AusLondonder]] ([[User talk:AusLondonder|talk]]) 04:15, 20 February 2017 (UTC)

== March Madness 2017 ==

G'day all, please be advised that throughout March 2017 the Military history Wikiproject is running its [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/March Madness 2017|March Madness drive]]. This is a backlog drive that is focused on several key areas: 

* tagging and assessing articles that fall within the project's scope
* updating the project's currently listed A-class articles to ensure their ongoing compliance with the listed criteria
* creating articles that are listed as "requested" on the project's various task force pages or other lists of missing articles.

As with past Milhist drives, there are points awarded for working on articles in the targeted areas, with barnstars being awarded at the end for different levels of achievement. 

The drive is open to all Wikipedians, not just members of the Military history project, although only work on articles that fall (broadly) within the military history scope will be considered eligible. More information can be found [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/March Madness 2017|here]] for those that are interested, and  members can sign up as participants at that page also.

The drive starts at 00:01 UTC on 1 March and runs until 23:59 UTC on 31 March 2017, so please sign up now. 

For the Milhist co-ordinators. Regards, [[User:AustralianRupert|AustralianRupert]] ([[User talk:AustralianRupert|talk]]) & [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 07:24, 26 February 2017 (UTC)
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== March 2017 WikiCup newsletter ==

And so ends the first round of the competition, with 4 points required to qualify for round 2. It would have been 5 points, but when a late entrant was permitted to join the contest in February, a promise was made that his inclusion would not result in the exclusion of any other competitor. To achieve this, the six entrants that had the lowest positive score of 4 points have been added to the 64 people who otherwise would have qualified. As a result, some of the groups have nine contestants rather than eight. Our top four scorers in round 1 were:

*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]], last year's winner, led the field with two featured articles on birds and a total score of 674.
*{{flagicon|European Union}} [[User:Iry-Hor|Iry-Hor]], a WikiCup newcomer, came next with a featured article, a good article and a tally of 282 bonus points for a score of 517. All these points came from the article [[Nyuserre Ini]], an Ancient Egyptian pharaoh,
*{{flagicon|Japan}} [[User:1989|1989]], another WikiCup newcomer, was in joint third place at 240. 1989 has claimed points for two featured lists and one good article relating to anime and comedy series, all of which were awarded bonus points. 
*{{flagicon|South Australia}} [[User:Peacemaker67|Peacemaker67]] shared third place with five good articles and thirteen good article reviews, mostly on naval vessels. He is also new to the competition.

The largest number of DYKs have been submitted by [[User:Vivvt|Vivvt]] and [[User:The C of E|The C of E]], who each claimed for seven, and [[User:MBlaze Lightning|MBlaze Lightning]] achieved eight articles at ITN. [[User:Carbrera|Carbrera]] and [[User:Peacemaker67|Peacemaker67]] each claimed for five GAs and [[User:Krishna Chaitanya Velaga|Krishna Chaitanya Velaga]] was well out in front for GARs, having reviewed 32. No featured pictures, featured topics or good topics yet, but we have achieved three featured articles and a splendid total of fifty good articles.

So, on to the second round. Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 1 but before the start of round 2 can be claimed in round 2. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points equally.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is a good article candidate, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small>  [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] 13:52, 1 March 2017 (UTC)
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==[[Wikipedia:Criteria for speedy deletion|Speedy deletion]] nomination of [[:Category:Battle maps of the American Civil War]]==
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A tag has been placed on [[:Category:Battle maps of the American Civil War]] requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under [[WP:CSD#C1|section C1 of the criteria for speedy deletion]], because the category has been empty for seven days or more and it is not presently under discussion at  [[Wikipedia:Categories for discussion|Categories for discussion]], or at [[:Category:Disambiguation categories|disambiguation categories]]. 

If you think this page should not be deleted for this reason, you may '''contest the nomination''' by [[:Category:Battle maps of the American Civil War|visiting the page]] and clicking the button labelled "Contest this speedy deletion". This will give you the opportunity to explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. However, be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag from the page yourself, but do not hesitate to add information in line with [[Wikipedia:List of policies|Wikipedia's policies and guidelines]]. <!-- Template:Db-catempty-notice -->  [[User:AusLondonder|AusLondonder]] ([[User talk:AusLondonder|talk]]) 14:25, 2 March 2017 (UTC)

== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXI, March 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2017/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 and Nick-D look at works on two facets of US military power]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2017/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the Russian Revolution]]''
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== 3rd wave feminism ==

I was just reading about the events of 2008, when you were callously stripped of your sysop powers. If only others had heeded your warning back then - you were so right! Regressive lefties and feminists are destroying this country - you dare disagree and you're automatically labelled a "sexist, misogynist deplorable". The world really has gone mad. Yours, A fan. [[Special:Contributions/82.132.213.167|82.132.213.167]] ([[User talk:82.132.213.167|talk]]) 15:34, 6 April 2017 (UTC)

== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXII, April 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2017/Book reviews|Nick-D and Hawkeye7 look at air power and nuclear weaponry]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2017/Op-ed|Hawkeye7 on Australia's part in the advance on the Hindenburg Line]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2017/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== May 2017 WikiCup newsletter ==

The second round of the competition has now closed, with just under 100 points being required to qualify for round 3. [[User:Yellow Evan|YellowEvan]] just scraped into the next round with 98 points but we have to say goodbye to the thirty or so competitors who didn't achieve this threshold; thank you for the useful contributions you have made to the Cup and Wikipedia. Our top scorers in round 2 were:

*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]], led the field with five featured articles, four on birds and one on astronomy, and a total score of 2049, half of which came from bonus points.
*{{flagicon|Japan}} [[User:1989|1989]] was in second place with 826 points, 466 of which were bonus points. 1989 has claimed points mostly relating to anime and Japanese-related articles. 
*{{flagicon|South Australia}} [[User:Peacemaker67|Peacemaker67]] took third place with two FAs, one GA and seven GARs, mostly on naval vessels or military personnel, scoring 543 points.
*Other contestants who scored over 400 points were [[User:Freikorp|Freikorp]], [[User:Carbrera|Carbrera]], and [[User:Czar|Czar]]. Of course all these points are now wiped out and the 32 remaining contestants start again from zero in round 3.

[[User:Vivvt|Vivvt]] submitted the largest number of DYKs (30), and [[User:MBlaze Lightning|MBlaze Lightning]] achieved 13 articles at ITN. [[User:Carbrera|Carbrera]]  claimed for 11 GAs and [[User:Argento Surfer|Argento Surfer]] performed the most GARs, having reviewed 11. So far we have achieved 38 featured articles and a splendid 132 good articles. Commendably, 279 GARs have been achieved so far, more than double the number of GAs.  

So, on to the third round. Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 2 but before the start of round 3 can be claimed in round 3. Remember too that you must claim your points within 10 days of "earning" them. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points equally.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small>  [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] 13:16, 1 May 2017 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXIII, May 2017 ==

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* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2017/Op-ed|Tomstar81 looks at a little-known aspect of World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXIV, June 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2017/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 looks at the Battle of Kokoda and US defence acquisition in the 1960s]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2017/Op-ed|Hawkeye7 on the Battle of Messines]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2017/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2017 July newsletter ==

The third round of the competition has finished in a flurry of last minute activity, with 288 points being required to qualify for round 4. It was a hotly competitive round with all but four of the contestants exceeding the 106 points that was necessary to proceed to round 4 last year. [[User:Coemgenus|Coemgenus]] and [[User:Freikorp|Freikorp]] tied on 288, and both have been allowed to proceed, so round 4 now has one pool of eight competitors and one of nine.

Round 3 saw the achievement of a 26-topic Featured topic by [[User:MPJ-DK|MPJ-DK]] as well as 5 featured lists and 13 featured articles. [[User:PanagiotisZois|PanagiotisZois]] and [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]] achieved their first ever featured articles. [[User:Carbrera|Carbrera]] led the GA score with 10, [[User:Tachs|Tachs]] achieved 17 DYKs and [[User:MBlaze Lightning|MBlaze Lightning]] 10 ''In the news'' items. There were 167 DYKs, 93 GARs and 82 GAs overall, this last figure being higher than the number of GAs in round 2, when twice as many people were taking part. Even though contestants performed more GARs than they achieved GAs, there was still some frustration at the length of time taken to get articles reviewed.

As we start round 4, we say goodbye to the fifteen or so competitors who didn't quite make it; thank you for the useful contributions you have made to the Cup and Wikipedia. Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Remember too that you must claim your points within 10 days of "earning" them (some people have fallen foul of this rule and the points have been removed).

If you are concerned that your nomination, whether it be for a good article, a featured process, or anything else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. It would be helpful if this list could be cleared of any items no longer relevant. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] 05:37, 30 June 2017 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXV, July 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/July 2017/Book reviews|Nick-D looks at planning for the unthinkable]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/July 2017/Op-ed|TomStar81 on Russia's Provisional Government in World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/July 2017/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXVI, August 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2017/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 on the Battle of Messines and recent Australian Army leadership; Nick-D on South African armour]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2017/Op-ed|Nick-D talks photography]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/August 2017/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2017 September newsletter ==

Round 4 of the WikiCup has ended and we move forward into the final round. In round 4, a total of 12 FAs, 3 FLs, 44 GAs, 3 FLs, 79 DYKs, 1 ITN and 42 GARs was achieved, with no FPs or FTs this time. Congratulations to [[User:Peacemaker67|Peacemaker67]] on the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Featured_topics/Ships_of_the_Royal_Yugoslav_Navy Royal Yugoslav Navy Good Topic] of 36 items, and the 12 featured articles achieved by [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]] (5), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde93]] (3), Peacemaker67 (2), [[User:Adityavagarwal|Adityavagarwal]] (1) and [[User:12george1|12george1]] (1). With a FA scoring 200 points, and bonus points available on top of this, FAs are likely to feature heavily in the final round. Meanwhile [[User:Yellow Evan|Yellow Evan]], a typhoon specialist, was contributing 12 DYKs and 10 GAs, while Adityavagarwal and [[User:Freikorp|Freikorp]] topped the GAR list with 8 reviews each. As we enter the final round, we are down to eight contestants, and we would like to thank those of you who have been eliminated for the useful contributions you have made to the Cup and Wikipedia. The lowest score needed to reach round 5 was 305, and I think we can expect a highly competitive final round.

Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 10 days of "earning" them. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]]. It would be helpful if this list could be cleared of any items no longer relevant. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to reduce the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck, and let the best man (or woman) win! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] 06:25, 1 September 2017 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXVII, September 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/September 2017/Book reviews|Nick-D and Hawkeye7 look at two recent releases]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/September 2017/Op-ed|Hawkeye7 on ANZACs in the Third Ypres Offensive]]''
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== 2017 Military history WikiProject Coordinator election ==

Greetings from the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history|Military history WikiProject]]! Elections for the Military history WikiProject Coordinators are currently underway. As a member of the WikiProject you are cordially invited to take part by casting your vote(s) for the candidates on the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2017|'''election page''']]. This year's election will conclude at 23:59 UTC 29 September. Thank you for your time. For the current tranche of Coordinators, [[User:AustralianRupert|AustralianRupert]] ([[User talk:AustralianRupert|talk]]) 10:39, 21 September 2017 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXVIII, October 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/October 2017/Book reviews|Nick-D and Hawkeye7 look at Australian involvement on the Western Front in 1918 and in post-war New Guinea]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/October 2017/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the October Revolution]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/October 2017/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2017 November newsletter: Final results ==

The final round of the 2017 WikiCup is over. Congratulations to the 2017 WikiCup top three finalists:
*First Place - {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|Adityavagarwal}}
*Second Place -{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|Vanamonde93}} 
*Third Place - {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|Casliber}} 

In addition to recognizing the achievements of the top finishers and everyone who worked hard to make it to the final round, we also want to recognize those participants who were most productive in each of the WikiCup scoring categories:
*Featured Article – Cas Liber (actually a two-way tie with themselves for an astonishing five FAs in R2 and R4).
*Good Article – Adityavagarwal had 14 GAs promoted in R5.
*Featured List – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|Bloom6132}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|1989}} both produced 2 FLs in R2
*Featured Pictures – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|SounderBruce}} improved an image to FP status in R5, the only FP this year.
*Featured Topic – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|MPJ-DK}} has the only FT of the Cup in R3.
*Good Topic – Four different editors created a GT in R2, R3 and R4.
*Did You Know – Adityavagarwal had 22 DYKs on the main page in R5.
*In The News – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|MBlaze Lightning}} had 14 ITN on the main page in R2.
*Good Article Review – {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant8|Krishna Chaitanya Velaga}} completed 31 GARs in R1.

Over the course of the 2017 WikiCup the following content was added or improved on Wikipedia: 51 Featured Articles, 292 Good Articles, 18 Featured Lists, 1 Featured Picture, 1 Featured Topics, 4 Good Topics, around 400 Did You Knows, 75 In The News, and 442 Good Article Reviews. Thank you to all the competitors for your hard work and what you have done to improve Wikipedia.

Regarding the prize vouchers - {{reply to|Adityavagarwal|Vanamonde93|Casliber|Bloom6132|1989|SounderBruce}} please send {{user4|Godot13}} an email from the email address to which you would like your Amazon voucher sent. Please include your preference of global Amazon [[Amazon_(company)#Website|marketplace]] as well. We hope to have the electronic gift cards processed and sent within a week.

We will open up a discussion for comments on process and scoring in a few days. The 2018 WikiCup is just around the corner! Many thanks from all the judges. If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]]. {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{User4|Cwmhiraeth}}, and {{user4|Godot13}} [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 11:41, 2 November 2017 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXXXIX, November 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/November 2017/Book reviews|Recent external reviews]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/November 2017/Op-ed|TomStar81 on late 1917 naval warfare]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/November 2017/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2018 ==

So the 2017 WikiCup has come to an end. Congratulations to the winner, to the other finalists and to all those who took part. 177 contestants signed up, more than usual, but not all of them submitted entries in the first round. Were editors attracted by the cash prizes offered for the first time this year, or were these irrelevant? Do the rules and scoring need changing for the 2018 WikiCup? If you have a view on these or other matters, why not join in the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia_talk:WikiCup/Scoring WikiCup discussion] about next year's contest?  {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{user4|Godot13}} and {{User4|Cwmhiraeth}}. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 13:59, 17 November 2017 (UTC)
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== 2017 Military Historian of the Year and Newcomer of the Year nominations and voting ==

As we approach the end of the year, the Military History project is looking to recognise editors who have made a real difference. Each year we do this by bestowing two awards: the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Military_history/Awards#"Military_historian_of_the_Year"|Military Historian of the Year]] and the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject_Military_history/Awards#"Military_history_Newcomer_of_the_Year"|Military History Newcomer of the Year]]. The [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|co-ordinators]] invite all project members to get involved by nominating any editor they feel merits recognition for their contributions to the project. Nominations for both awards are open between 00:01 on 2 December 2017 and 23:59 on 15 December 2017. After this, a 14-day voting period will follow commencing at 00:01 on 16 December 2017. Nominations and voting will take place on the main project talkpage: [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Nominations_for_military_historian_of_the_year_for_2017_now_open!|here]] and [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Nominations_for_military_history_newcomer_of_the_year_for_2017_now_open!|here]]. Thank you for your time. For the co-ordinators, [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 08:35, 8 December 2017 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXL, December 2017 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2017/Book reviews|Recent external reviews]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2017/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the Halifax Explosion of 1917]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/December 2017/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== User group for Military Historians ==

Greetings, 

"Military history" is one of the most important subjects when speak of sum of all human knowledge. To support contributors interested in the area over various language Wikipedias, we intend to form a user group. It also provides a platform to share the best practices between military historians, and various military related projects on Wikipedias. An initial discussion was has been done between the coordinators and members of WikiProject Military History on English Wikipedia. Now this discussion has been taken to Meta-Wiki. Contributors intrested in the area of military history are requested to share their feedback and give suggestions at [[:m:Talk:Discussion to incubate a user group for Wikipedia Military Historians|Talk:Discussion to incubate a user group for Wikipedia Military Historians]].

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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXLI, January 2018 ==

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* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2018/Articles|Last month's new featured and A-class content]]''
* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2018/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 looks at tropical medicine and Operation Market Garden]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2018/Op-ed|Hawkeye7 on US Army doctrine in World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/January 2018/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXLII, February 2018 ==

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* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/February 2018/Book reviews|Nick-D on the Napoleonic Wars and Hawkeye7 on World War II]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/February 2018/Op-ed|Hawkeye7 on generalship in 1918]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/February 2018/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2018 March newsletter ==

And so ends the first round of the competition, with 4 points required to qualify for round 2. With 53 contestants qualifying, the groups for round 2 are slightly smaller than usual, with the two leaders from each group due to qualify for round 3 as well as the top sixteen remaining users.

Our top scorers in round 1 were:   

*{{flagicon|USA}} [[User:Aoba47|Aoba47]] led the field with a featured article, 8 good articles and 42 GARs, giving a total of 666 points.
*{{flagicon|Germany}} [[User:FrB.TG|FrB.TG ]], a WikiCup newcomer, came next with 600 points, gained from a featured article and masses of bonus points.
*{{flagicon|India}} [[User:Ssven2|Ssven2]], another WikiCup newcomer, was in third place with 403 points, garnered from a featured article, a featured list, a good article and twelve GARs.
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[User:Ceranthor|Ceranthor]], {{flagicon|India}} [[User:Numerounovedant|Numerounovedant]], {{flagicon|Minnesota}} [[User:Carbrera|Carbrera]], {{flagicon|Netherlands}} [[User:Farang Rak Tham|Farang Rak Tham]] and {{flagicon|Romania}} [[User:Cartoon network freak|Cartoon network freak]] all had over 200 points, but like all the other contestants, now have to start again from scratch. A good achievement was the 193 GARs performed by WikiCup contestants, comparing very favourably with the 54 GAs they achieved.

Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 1 but before the start of round 2 can be claimed in round 2. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. 

If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small>  [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) and [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) 15:27, 2 March 2018 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXLIII, March 2018 ==

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* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2018/Articles|Last month's new featured and A-class content]]''
* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2018/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 looks at a work by Daniel Ellsberg]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2018/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the 1918 flu pandemic]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/March 2018/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXLIIV, April 2018 ==

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* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2018/Articles|Last month's new featured and A-class content]]''
* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2018/Book reviews|Nick-D looks at the bombing of Darwin; recent books by female military historians]]''
* Review essay: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2018/Review essay|K.e.coffman on Wikipedia's representations of the Nazi German military]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2018/Op-ed|TomStar81 on the Red Baron]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/April 2018/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2018 May newsletter ==

The second round of the 2018 WikiCup has now finished. Most contestants who advanced to the next round scored upwards of 100 points, but two with just 10 points managed to scrape through into round 3. Our top scorers in the last round were:

*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]], our winner in 2016, with three featured articles
*{{flagicon|Republic of Texas}} [[User:Iazyges|Iazyges]], with nine good articles and lots of bonus points
*{{flagicon|India}} [[User:Yashthepunisher|Yashthepunisher]], a first time contestant, with two featured lists
*{{Flagicon|Cascadia}} [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]], a finalist last year, with seventeen good topic articles
*{{Flagicon|USA}} [[User:Usernameunique|Usernameunique]], a first time contestant, with fourteen DYKs
*{{flagicon|San Francisco}} [[User:Muboshgu|Muboshgu]], a seasoned competitor, with three ITNs and 
*{{flagicon|South Carolina}} [[User:Courcelles|Courcelles]], another first time contestant, with twenty-seven GARs

So far contestants have achieved twelve featured articles between them and a splendid 124 good articles. Commendably, 326 GARs have been completed during the course of the 2018 WikiCup, so the backlog of articles awaiting GA review has been reduced as a result of contestants' activities. As we enter the third round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 2 but before the start of round 3 can be claimed in round 3. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them. When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met; most of the GARs are fine, but a few have been a bit skimpy.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) 06:10, 1 May 2018 (UTC)
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXLIV, May 2018 ==

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* Project news: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2018/Project news|From the editors; awards and honours; contest results]]''
* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2018/Articles|Last month's new featured and A-class content]]''
* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2018/Book reviews|Hawkeye7 looks at coalitions and logistics in World War&nbsp;II, and Nick-D at Australia's frontier wars]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/May 2018/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== ''The Bugle'': Issue CXLVI, June 2018 ==

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* Articles: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2018/Articles|Last month's new featured and A-class content]]''
* Book review: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2018/Book reviews|Recent external reviews]]''
* Op-ed: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2018/Op-ed|TomStar81 on a supergun of World War I]]''
* Timeline: ''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/News/June 2018/World War I timeline|This month in World War I]]''
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== WikiCup 2018 July newsletter ==

The third round of the 2018 WikiCup has now come to an end. The 16 users who made it to the fourth round had at least 227 points. Our top scorers in round 3 were:

*{{flagicon|South Carolina}} [[User:Courcelles|Courcelles]], a first time contestant, with 1756 points, a tally built largely on 27 GAs related to the Olympics
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]], our winner in 2016, with two featured articles and three GAs on natural history and astronomy topics
*{{Flagicon|Cascadia}} [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]], a finalist last year, with a variety of submissions related to transport in the state of Washington

Contestants managed 7 featured articles, 4 featured lists, 120 good articles, 1 good topic, 124 DYK entries, 15 ITN entries, and 132 good article reviews. Over the course of the competition, contestants have completed 458 GA reviews, in comparison to 244 good articles submitted for review and promoted. As we enter the fourth round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Please also remember that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them. When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met. Please also remember that all submissions must meet core Wikipedia policies, regardless of the review process; several submissions, particularly in abstruse or technical areas, have needed additional work to make them completely verifiable. 

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) 04:55, 2 July 2018 (UTC)
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== Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations open ==

Nominations for the upcoming project coordinator election are now open. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Becoming a coordinator|here]]. If you are interested in running, please sign up [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2018|here]] by 23:59 UTC on 14 September! Voting doesn't commence until 15 September. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|coord team]]. Cheers, [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 00:53, 1 September 2018 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2018 September newsletter ==

The fourth round of the 2018 WikiCup has now come to an end. The eight users who made it to the final round had to score a minimum of 422 points to qualify, with the top score in the round being 4869 points. The leaders in round 4 were:

*{{flagicon|South Carolina}} [[User:Courcelles|Courcelles]] scored a magnificent 4869 points, with 92 good articles on Olympics-related themes. Courcelles' bonus points alone exceeded the total score of any of the other contestants!
*{{flagicon|Hel}} [[User:Kees08|Kees08]] was second with 1155 points, including a high-scoring featured article for [[Neil Armstrong]], two good topics and some Olympics-related good articles.
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]], with 1066 points, was in third place this round, with two featured articles and a good article, all on natural history topics.
*Other contestants who qualified for the final round were {{flagicon|Marshall Islands}} [[User:Nova Crystallis|Nova Crystallis]], {{flagicon|Republic of Texas}} [[User:Iazyges|Iazyges]], {{Flagicon|Cascadia}} [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]],  {{flagicon|Wales}} [[User:Kosack|Kosack]] and {{Flagicon|USA}} [[User:Ceranthor|Ceranthor]]. 

During round four, 6 featured articles and 164 good articles were promoted by WikiCup contestants, 13 articles were included in good topics and 143 good article reviews were performed. There were also 10 "in the news" contributions on the main page and 53 "did you knows". Congratulations to all who participated! It was a generally high-scoring and productive round and I think we can expect a highly competitive finish to the competition.

Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 10 days of "earning" them. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. It would be helpful if this list could be cleared of any items no longer relevant. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck, and let the best editor win! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]], [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]].  [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:31, 1 September 2018 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2018 November newsletter ==

The WikiCup is over for another year!  Our '''Champion''' this year is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Courcelles}}, who over the course of the competition has amassed 147 GAs, 111 GARs, 9 DYKs, 4 FLs and 1 ITN. Our finalists were as follows:

#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Courcelles}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Kosack}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Kees08}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|SounderBruce}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Casliber}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Nova Crystallis}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Iazyges}}
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Ceranthor}}


All those who reached the final win awards, and awards will also be going to the following participants:

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Casliber}} wins the FA prize, for three featured articles in round 2.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Courcelles}} wins the GA prize, for 92 good articles in round 3.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Kosack}} wins the FL prize, for five featured lists overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Cartoon network freak}} wins the topic prize, for 30 articles in good topics overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Usernameunique }} wins the DYK prize, for 24 did you know articles in round 3.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Zanhe}} wins the ITN prize, for 17 in the news articles overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant9|Aoba47}} wins the GAR prize, for 43 good article reviews in round 1.

Awards will be handed out in the coming weeks. Please be patient!

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's WikiCup, whether you made it to the final rounds or not, and particular congratulations to the newcomers to the WikiCup who have achieved much this year. Thanks to all who have taken part and helped out with the competition. 

Next year's competition begins on 1 January. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2019 signups|sign up to participate]]'''; it is open to all Wikipedians, new and old. The WikiCup judges will be back in touch over the coming months, and we hope to see you all in the 2019 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{User4|Godot13}}, {{user4|Cwmhiraeth}} and {{User4|Vanamonde93}}.
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Nominations for our annual [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Nominations_for_military_historian_of_the_year_for_2018_now_open!|'''Military historian of the year''']] and [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Nominations_for_military_history_newcomer_of_the_year_for_2018_now_open!|'''Military history newcomer of the year''']] awards are open until 23:59 (GMT) on 15 December 2018. Why don't you nominate the editors who you believe have made a real difference to the project in 2018? [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 02:26, 3 December 2018 (UTC)
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Voting for our annual [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Nominations_for_military_historian_of_the_year_for_2018_now_open!|'''Military historian of the year''']] and [[Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Military_history#Nominations_for_military_history_newcomer_of_the_year_for_2018_now_open!|'''Military history newcomer of the year''']] awards is open until 23:59 (GMT) on 30 December 2018. Why don't you vote for the editors who you believe have made a real difference to Wikipedia's coverage of military history in 2018? [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 02:16, 16 December 2018 (UTC)
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== Welcome to the 2019 WikiCup! ==

Hello and Happy New Year! 

Welcome to the 2019 WikiCup, the competition begins today. If you have already joined, your submission page can be found '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup|here]]'''. If you have not yet signed up, you can '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2019 signups|add your name here]]''' and we will set up your submissions page. One important rule to remember is that only content on which you have completed significant work during 2019, and which you have nominated this year, is eligible for points in the competition, the judges will be checking! Any questions should be directed to one of the judges, or left on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]]. Signups will close at the end of January, and the first round will end on 26 February; the 64 highest scorers at that time will make it to round 2. Good luck! The judges for the WikiCup are {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{User4|Godot13}}, {{User4|Vanamonde93}} and {{User4|Cwmhiraeth}}. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 11:14, 1 January 2019 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2019 March newsletter ==

And so ends the first round of the competition. Everyone with a positive score moves on to Round 2. With 56 contestants qualifying, each group in Round 2 contains seven contestants, with the two leaders from each group due to qualify for Round 3 as well as the top sixteen remaining contestants.

Our top scorers in Round 1 were:   

*{{flagicon|USA}} [[User:L293D|L293D]], a WikiCup newcomer, led the field with ten good articles on submarines for a total of 357 points.
*[[File:Pirate_Flag_of_Henry_Every.svg|25px]] {{u|Adam Cuerden}}, a WikiCup veteran, came next with 274 points, mostly  from eight featured pictures, restorations of artwork.
*{{flagicon|Denmark}} [[User:MPJ-DK|MPJ-DK]], a wrestling enthusiast, was in third place with 263 points, garnered from  a featured list, five good articles, two DYKs and four GARs.
*{{flagicon|USA}} [[user:Usernameunique|Usernameunique]] came next at 243, with a featured article and a good article, both on ancient helmets.
*[[File:Flag of the United States Library of Congress 2.svg|25px]] [[user:Squeamish Ossifrage|Squeamish Ossifrage]] was in joint fifth place with 224 points, mostly garnered from bringing the [[1937 Fox vault fire]] to featured article status.
*{{flagicon|Ohio}} [[User:Ed!|Ed!]] was also on 224, with an amazing number of good article reviews (56 actually).

These contestants, like all the others, now have to start scoring points again from scratch. Between them, contestants completed reviews on 143 good articles, one hundred more than the number of good articles they claimed for, thus making a substantial dent in the review backlog. Well done all!

Remember that any content promoted after the end of Round 1 but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. 

If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small>  [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]).
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== WikiCup 2019 May newsletter ==

The second round of the 2019 WikiCup has now finished. Contestants needed to scored 32 points to advance into round 3. Our top four scorers in round 2 all scored over 400 points and were:

*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]] (1210), our winner in 2016, with two featured articles and three DYKs. He also made good use of the bonus points available, more than doubling his score by choosing appropriate articles to work on.
*{{flagicon|Wales}} [[User:Kosack|Kosack]] (750), last year's runner up, with an FA, a GA, two FLs, and five DYKs.
*[[File:Pirate_Flag_of_Henry_Every.svg|25px]] {{u|Adam Cuerden}} (480), a WikiCup veteran, with 16 featured pictures, mostly restorations.
*{{flagicon|Prussia}} [[User:Zwerg Nase|Zwerg Nase]] (461), a seasoned competitor, with a FA, a GA and an ITN item.
Other notable performances were put in by {{flagicon|Chicago}} [[User:Barkeep49|Barkeep49]] with six GAs, {{flagicon|USA}} [[User:Ceranthor|Ceranthor]], {{flagicon|England}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]], and {{flagicon|Saskatchewan}} [[User:Canada_Hky|Canada Hky]], each with seven GARs, and {{flagicon|Denmark}} [[User:MPJ-DK|MPJ-DK]] with a seven item GT.

So far contestants have achieved nine featured articles between them and a splendid 80 good articles. Commendably, 227 GARs have been completed during the course of the 2019 WikiCup, so the backlog of articles awaiting GA review has been reduced as a result of contestants' activities. The judges are pleased with the thorough GARs that are being performed, and have hardly had to reject any. As we enter the third round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 2 but before the start of round 3 can be claimed in round 3. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 17:45, 1 May 2019 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2019 July newsletter ==

The third round of the 2019 WikiCup has now come to an end. The 16 users who made it to the fourth round needed to score at least 68 points, which is substantially lower than last year's 227 points. Our top scorers in round 3 were:

*{{flagicon|Norfolk Island}} [[User:Casliber|Cas Liber]], our winner in 2016, with 500 points derived mainly from a featured article and two GAs on natural history topics
*{{flagicon|South Carolina}} [[User:Adam Cuerden|Adam Cuerden]], with 480 points, a tally built on 16 featured pictures, the result of meticulous restoration work
*{{Flagicon|Cascadia}} [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]], a finalist in the last two years, with 306 points from a variety of submissions, mostly related to sport or the State of Washington
*{{Flagicon|United States}} [[User:Usernameunique|Usernameunique]], with 305 points derived from a featured article and two GAs on archaeology and related topics

Contestants managed 4 (5) featured articles, 4 featured lists, 18 featured pictures, 29 good articles, 50 DYK entries, 9 ITN entries, and 39 good article reviews.  As we enter the fourth round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Please also remember that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them, and it is imperative to claim them in the correct round; one FA claim had to be rejected because it was incorrectly submitted (claimed in Round 3 when it qualified for Round 2), so be warned! When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) and  [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]). [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 20:12, 2 July 2019 (UTC)
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== Backlog Banzai ==

In the month of September, [[WP:MILHIST|Wikiproject Military history]] is running a project-wide edit-a-thon, '''Backlog Banzai'''. There are heaps of different areas you can work on, for which you claim points, and at the end of the month all sorts of whiz-bang awards will be handed out. Every player wins a prize! There is even a bit of friendly competition built in for those that like that sort of thing. Sign up now at '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/September 2019 Backlog Banzai]]''' to take part. For the coordinators, [[User:Peacemaker67|Peacemaker67]]  ([[User_talk:Peacemaker67|click to talk to me]]) 08:18, 22 August 2019 (UTC)
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[[File:Ambox warning orange.svg|30px]] [[:Portal:Indianapolis]], a page which you created or substantially contributed to, has been nominated for [[WP:MfD|deletion]]. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; you may participate in the discussion by adding your comments at [[Wikipedia:Miscellany for deletion/Portal:Indianapolis]] and please be sure to [[WP:SIG|sign your comments]] with four tildes (<nowiki>~~~~</nowiki>). You are free to edit the content of [[:Portal:Indianapolis]] during the discussion but should not remove the miscellany for deletion template from the top of the page; such a removal will not end the deletion discussion. Thank you.<!-- Template:MFDWarning --> [[User:Mark Schierbecker|Mark Schierbecker]] ([[User talk:Mark Schierbecker|talk]]) 04:35, 26 August 2019 (UTC)

== Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations open ==

Nominations for the upcoming project coordinator election are now open. A team of up to ten coordinators will be elected for the next year. The project coordinators are the designated points of contact for issues concerning the project, and are responsible for maintaining our internal structure and processes. They do not, however, have any authority over article content or editor conduct, or any other special powers. More information on being a coordinator is available [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Academy/Becoming a coordinator|here]]. If you are interested in running, please sign up '''[[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2019|here]]''' by 23:59 UTC on 14 September! Voting doesn't commence until 15 September. If you have any questions, you can contact any member of the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators|coord team]]. Cheers, [[User:Peacemaker67|Peacemaker67]]  ([[User_talk:Peacemaker67|click to talk to me]]) 02:37, 1 September 2019 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2019 September newsletter ==

The fourth round of the competition has finished in a flurry of last minute activity, with 454 points being required to qualify for the final round. It was a hotly competitive round with two contestants with over 400 points being eliminated, and all but two of the finalists having achieved an FA during the round. [[User:Casliber|Casliber]], our 2016 winner, was the highest point-scorer, followed by [[User:Enwebb|Enwebb]] and [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]], who are both new to the competition. In fourth place was [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]], a finalist last year. But all those points are swept away as we start afresh for the final round.

Round 4 saw the achievement of 11 featured articles. In addition, [[User:Adam Cuerden|Adam Cuerden]] scored with 18 FPs, Lee Vilenski led the GA score with 8 GAs while [[User:Kosack |Kosack ]] performed 15 GA reviews. There were around 40 DYKs, 40 GARs and 31 GAs overall during round 4. Even though contestants performed more GARs than they achieved GAs, there was still some frustration at the length of time taken to get articles reviewed.

As we start round 5, we say goodbye to the eight competitors who didn't quite make it; thank you for the useful contributions you have made to the Cup and Wikipedia, and we hope you will join us again next year. Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them (some people have fallen foul of this rule and the points have been removed).

If you are concerned that your nomination, whether it be for a good article, a featured process, or anything else, will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to help keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]], [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 18:44, 1 September 2019 (UTC)
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== Milhist coordinator election voting has commenced ==

G'day everyone, voting for the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2019|2019 Wikiproject Military history coordinator tranche]] is now open. This is a simple approval vote; only "support" votes should be made. Project members should vote for any candidates they support by 23:59 (UTC) on 28 September 2018. Thanks, [[User:Peacemaker67|Peacemaker67]]  ([[User_talk:Peacemaker67|click to talk to me]]) 03:37, 15 September 2019 (UTC)
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==MfD nomination of [[:Portal:Freemasonry]]==
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== Wikiproject Military history coordinator election half-way mark ==

G'day everyone, the [[Wikipedia:WikiProject Military history/Coordinators/September 2019|'''voting for the XIX Coordinator Tranche''']] is at the halfway mark. The candidates  have answered various questions, and you can check them out to see why they are running and decide whether you support them. Project members should vote for any candidates they support by 23:59 (UTC) on 28 September 2018. Thanks, [[User:Peacemaker67|Peacemaker67]]  ([[User_talk:Peacemaker67|click to talk to me]]) 07:36, 22 September 2019 (UTC)
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== 2019 US Banknote Contest ==

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There are an estimated 30,000 different varieties of [[Banknotes of the United States dollar|United States banknotes]], yet only a fraction of these are represented on [[c:Main Page|Wikimedia Commons]] in the form of 2D scans.  Additionally, [[Colonial history of the United States|Colonial America]], the [[Confederate States of America|Confederate States]], the [[Republic of Texas]], multiple [[List of states and territories of the United States|states and territories]], communities, and private companies have issued banknotes that are in the public domain today but are absent from Commons.

In the months of November and December, [[WP:WikiProject Numismatics|WikiProject Numismatics]] will be running a cross-wiki upload-a-thon, the [[c:COM:US Banknote Contest/2019|2019 US Banknote Contest]].  The goal of the contest is to increase the number of US banknote images available to content creators on [[m:Complete list of Wikimedia projects|all Wikimedia projects]].  Participants will claim points for uploading and importing 2D scans of US banknotes, and at the end of the contest all will receive [[c:COM:US Banknote Contest/2019#Awards|awards]].  Whether you want to claim the [[Template:GoldenWiki|Gold Wiki]] or you just want to have fun, all are invited to [[c:COM:US Banknote Contest/2019#How to participate|participate]].

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== WikiCup 2019 November newsletter ==

The WikiCup is over for another year!  Our '''Champion''' this year is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Adam Cuerden}}, who over the course of the competition has amassed 91 featured pictures, including 32 in the final round. Our finalists this year were:

#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Adam Cuerden}} with 964 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Lee Vilenski}} with 899 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Casliber}} with 817 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Kosack}} with 691 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|SounderBruce}} with 388 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Enwebb}} with 146 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Usernameunique}} with 145 points
#{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|HaEr48}} with 74 points

All those who reached the final will win awards. The following special awards will be made based on high performance in particular areas of content creation. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, these prizes are awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a single round, or in the event of a tie, to the overall leader in this field. Awards will be handed out in the coming weeks. Please be patient!

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Casliber}} wins the featured article prize, for a total of 7 FAs during the course of the competition.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Lee Vilenski}} wins the good article prize, for 14 GAs in round 5.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Yashthepunisher}} wins the featured list prize, for 4 FLs overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Adam Cuerden}} wins the featured picture prize, for 91 FPs overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|MPJ-DK}} wins the topic prize, for 7 articles in good topics in round 2.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Lee Vilenski}} wins the DYK prize, for 14 did you know articles in round 5.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Muboshgu}} wins the ITN prize, for 7 in the news articles in round 1.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant10|Ed!}} wins the reviewer prize, for 56 good article reviews in round 1.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this year's WikiCup, whether you made it to the final rounds or not, and particular congratulations to the newcomers to the WikiCup who have achieved much this year. Thanks to all who have taken part and helped out with the competition, not forgetting [[User:Jarry1250]], who runs the scoring bot. 

We have opened a [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup/Scoring|scoring discussion]] on whether the rules and scoring need adjustment. Please have your say. Next year's competition will begin on 1 January. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2020 signups|sign up to participate]]'''; the WikiCup is open to all Wikipedians, both novices and experienced editors, and we hope to see you all in the 2020 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]], [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] 14:18, 2 November 2019 (UTC)
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== Welcome to the 2020 WikiCup! ==

Happy New Year, Happy New Decade and Happy New WikiCup! The competition begins today and all article creators, expanders and improvers are welcome to take part. If you have already signed up, your submissions page can be found '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup|here]]'''. If you have not yet signed up, you can '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2020 signups|add your name here]]''' and the judges will set up your submissions page. We are relaxing the rule that only content on which you have completed significant work during 2020 will count; now to be eligible for points in the competition, you must have completed significant work on the content at some time! Any questions on the rules or on anything else connected to the Cup should be directed to one of the judges, or posted to the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup|WikiCup talk page]]. Signups will close at the end of January, and the first round will end on 26 February; the 64 highest scorers at that time will move on to round 2. Good luck! The judges for the WikiCup are {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}}, {{User4|Godot13}}, {{User4|Vanamonde93}} and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) 11:43, 1 January 2020 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2020 March newsletter ==

And so ends the first round of the competition. Everyone with a positive score moves on to Round 2, with 57 contestants qualifying. We have abolished the groups this year, so to qualify for Round 3 you will need to finish Round 2 among the top thirty-two contestants.

Our top scorers in Round 1 were:   

*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], a WikiCup newcomer, led the field with a featured article, five good articles and an assortment of other submissions, specialising on buildings and locations in New York, for a total of 895 points.
*[[File:Royal Standard of England (1406-1603).svg|22px|England]] [[User:Gog the Mild|Gog the Mild]] came next with 464 points, from a featured article, two good articles and a number of reviews, the main theme being naval warfare.
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[User:Raymie|Raymie]] was in third place with 419 points, garnered from one good article and an impressive 34 DYKs on radio and TV stations in the United States.
*{{flagicon|Somerset}} [[User:Harrias|Harrias]] came next at 414, with a featured article and three good articles, an English civil war battle specialist.
*[[File:Pirate Flag.svg|22px|Pirate flag]] [[User:CaptainEek|CaptainEek]] was in fifth place with 405 points, mostly garnered from bringing [[Cactus wren]] to featured article status.
*The top ten contestants at the end of Round 1 all scored over 200 points; they also included {{flagicon|United States}} [[User:L293D|L293D]], {{flagicon|Venezuela}} [[User:Kingsif|Kingsif]], {{flagicon|Antarctica}} [[User:Enwebb|Enwebb]],  {{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]] and {{flagicon|Nepal}} [[User:CAPTAIN MEDUSA|CAPTAIN MEDUSA]]. Seven of the top ten contestants in Round 1 are new to the WikiCup.

These contestants, like all the others, now have to start scoring points again from scratch. In Round 1 there were four featured articles, one featured list and two featured pictures, as well as around two hundred DYKs and twenty-seven ITNs. Between them, contestants completed 127 good article reviews, nearly a hundred more than the 43 good articles they claimed for, thus making a substantial dent in the review backlog. Contestants also claimed for 40 featured article / featured list reviews, and most even remembered to mention their WikiCup participation in their reviews (a requirement). 

Remember that any content promoted after the end of Round 1 but before the start of Round 2 can be claimed in Round 2. Some contestants made claims before the new submissions pages were set up, and they will need to resubmit them. Invitations for collaborative writing efforts or any other discussion of potentially interesting work is always welcome on the WikiCup talk page. Remember, if two or more WikiCup competitors have done significant work on an article, all can claim points. If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article candidates, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]].

If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small>  [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]). [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 16:46, 1 March 2020 (UTC)
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== WikiCup newsletter correction ==

There was an error in the WikiCup 2020 March newsletter; {{flagicon|United States}} [[User:L293D|L293D]] should not have been included in the list of top ten scorers in Round 1 (they led the list last year), instead, {{flagicon|United States}} [[User:Dunkleosteus77|Dunkleosteus77]] should have been included, having garnered 334 points from five good articles on animals, living or extinct, and various reviews. [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 09:29, 2 March 2020 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2020 May newsletter ==

The second round of the 2020 WikiCup has now finished. It was a high-scoring round and contestants needed 75 points to advance to round 3. There were some very impressive efforts in round 2, with the top ten contestants all scoring more than 500 points. A large number of the points came from the 12 featured articles and the 186 good articles achieved in total by contestants, and the 355 good article reviews they performed; the GAN backlog drive and the stay-at-home imperative during the COVID-19 pandemic may have been partially responsible for these impressive figures.

Our top scorers in round 2 were:

*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], with 2333 points from one featured article, forty-five good articles, fourteen DYKs and plenty of bonus points
*[[File:Royal Standard of England (1406-1603).svg|22px|England]] [[User:Gog the Mild|Gog the Mild]], with 1784 points from three featured articles, eight good articles, a substantial number of featured article and good article reviews and lots of bonus points
*{{flagicon|BWA}} [[User:The Rambling Man|The Rambling Man]], with 1262 points from two featured articles, eight good articles and a hundred good article reviews  
*{{flagicon|Somerset}} [[User:Harrias|Harrias]], with 1141 points from two featured articles, three featured lists, ten good articles, nine DYKs and a substantial number of featured article and good article reviews
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]] with 869 points, [[File:Blason Gondor.svg|22px|link=Gondor|Gondor]] [[User:Hog Farm|Hog Farm]] with 801, {{flagicon|Venezuela}} [[User:Kingsif|Kingsif]] with 719, {{flagicon|Cascadia}} [[User:SounderBruce|SounderBruce]] with 710, {{flagicon|United States}} [[User:Dunkleosteus77|Dunkleosteus77]] with 608 and {{flagicon|Mexico}} [[User:MX|MX]] with 515.

The rules for featured article reviews have been adjusted; reviews may cover three aspects of the article, content, images and sources, and contestants may receive points for each of these three types of review. Please also remember the requirement to mention the WikiCup when undertaking an FAR for which you intend to claim points. Remember also that DYKs cannot be claimed until they have appeared on the main page. As we enter the third round, any content promoted after the end of round 2 but before the start of round 3 can be claimed now, and anything you forgot to claim in round 2 cannot! Remember too, that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them. When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met.

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anything else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]) and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]]. - [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 17:44, 1 May 2020 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2020 July newsletter ==

The third round of the 2020 WikiCup has now come to an end. The 16 users who made it into the fourth round each had at least 353 points (compared to 68 in 2019). It was a highly competitive round, and a number of contestants were eliminated who would have moved on in earlier years. Our top scorers in round 3 were:

*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]], with one featured article, 28 good articles and 17 DYKs, amassing 1836 points
*{{flagicon|BWA}} [[User:The Rambling Man|The Rambling Man ]], with 1672 points gained from four featured articles and seventeen good articles, plus reviews of a large number of FACs and GAs
*[[File:Royal Standard of England (1406-1603).svg|22px|England]] [[User:Gog the Mild|Gog the Mild]], a first time contestant, with 1540 points, a tally built largely on 4 featured articles and related bonus points.

Between them, contestants managed 14 featured articles, 9 featured lists, 3 featured pictures, 152 good articles, 136 DYK entries, 55 ITN entries, 65 featured article candidate reviews and 221 good article reviews. Additionally, {{flagicon|Denmark}} [[User:MPJ-DK|MPJ-DK]] added 3 items to featured topics and 44 to good topics. Over the course of the competition, contestants have completed 710 good article reviews, in comparison to 387 good articles submitted for review and promoted. These large numbers are probably linked to a GAN backlog drive in April and May, and the changed patterns of editing during the COVID-19 pandemic. As we enter the fourth round, remember that any content promoted after the end of round 3 but before the start of round 4 can be claimed in round 4. Please also remember that you must claim your points within 14 days of "earning" them. When doing GARs, please make sure that you check that all the GA criteria are fully met. Please also remember that all submissions must meet core Wikipedia policies, regardless of the review process. 

If you are concerned that your nomination—whether it is at good article nominations, a featured process, or anywhere else—will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews Needed]] (remember to remove your listing when no longer required). Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. Good luck! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove your name from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]), [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 12:33, 2 July 2020 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2020 September newsletter ==

The fourth round of the competition has finished, with 865 points being required to qualify for the final round, nearly twice as many points as last year. It was a hotly competitive round with two contestants with 598 and 605 points being eliminated, and all but two of the contestants who reached the final round having achieved an FA during the round. The highest scorers were

*[[File:Free Hong Kong flag.svg|23px|link=Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our time|Free Hong Kong]] [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]], with 1478 points gained mainly from 5 featured lists, 12 DYKs and 63 in the news items; 
*{{flagicon|Indonesia}}[[User:HaEr48|HaEr48]] with 1318 points gained mainly from 2 featured articles, 5 good articles and 8 DYKs; 
*{{flagicon|ENG}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]] with 1201 points mainly gained from 2 featured articles and 10 good articles.

Between them, contestants achieved 14 featured articles, 14 featured lists, 2 featured pictures, 87 good articles, 90 DYK entries, 75 ITN entries, 95 featured article candidate reviews and 81 good article reviews. Congratulations to all who participated! It was a generally high-scoring and productive round and I think we can expect a highly competitive finish to the competition.

Remember that any content promoted after the end of round 4 but before the start of round 5 can be claimed in round 5. Remember too that you must claim your points within 10 days of "earning" them. If you are concerned that your nomination will not receive the necessary reviews, please list it on [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Reviews]]. It would be helpful if this list could be cleared of any items no longer relevant. If you want to help out with the WikiCup, please do your bit to keep down the review backlogs! Questions are welcome on [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup]], and the judges are reachable on their talk pages or by email. <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]] ([[User talk:Godot13|talk]]), [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]] ([[User talk:Sturmvogel 66|talk]]), [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] ([[User talk:Vanamonde93|talk]]), [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] ([[User talk:Cwmhiraeth|talk]]) [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 19:51, 1 September 2020 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2020 November newsletter ==

The 2020 WikiCup has come to an end, with the final round going down to the wire. Our new '''Champion''' is {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Lee Vilenski}}, the runner-up last year, who was closely followed by {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Gog the Mild}}. In the final round, Lee achieved 4 FAs and 30 GAs, mostly on cue sport topics, while Gog achieved 3 FAs and 15 GAs, mostly on important battles and wars, which earned him a high number of bonus points. {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|The Rambling Man}} was in third place with 4 FAs and 8 GAs on football topics, with {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Epicgenius}} close behind with 19 GAs and 16 DYK's, his interest being the buildings of New York.

The other finalists were {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Hog Farm}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|HaEr48}}, {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Harrias}} and {{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Bloom6132}}. The final round was very productive, and besides 15 FAs, contestants achieved 75 FAC reviews, 88 GAs and 108 GAN reviews. Altogether, Wikipedia has benefited greatly from the activities of WikiCup competitors all through the contest. Well done everyone!

All those who reached the final will receive awards and the following special awards will be made, based on high performance in particular areas of content creation. So that the finalists do not have an undue advantage, these prizes are awarded to the competitor who scored the highest in any particular field in a single round, or in the event of a tie, to the overall leader in this field.

*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Gog the Mild}} wins the featured article prize, for a total of 14 FAs during the course of the competition.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Bloom6132}} win the featured list prize, for 5 FLs in round 4.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Rhododendrites}} wins the featured picture prize, for 3 FPs in round 3 and 5 overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Lee Vilenski}} wins the featured article reviewer prize, for 23 FAC reviews in round 5.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Epicgenius}} wins the good article prize, for 45 GAs in round 2 and 113 overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|MPJ-DK}} wins the topic prize, for 33 articles in good topics in round 2.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|The Rambling Man}} wins the good article reviewer prize, for 100 good article reviews in round 2.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Epicgenius}} wins the DYK prize, for 22 Did you know articles in round 4 and 94 overall.
*{{Wikipedia:WikiCup/Participant11|Bloom6132}} wins the ITN prize, for 63 In the news articles in round 4 and 136 overall.

Next year's competition will begin on 1 January. You are invited to '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2021 signups|sign up to participate]]'''; the WikiCup is open to all Wikipedians, both novices and experienced editors, and we hope to see you all in the 2021 competition. Until then, it only remains to once again congratulate our worthy winners, and thank all participants for their involvement! <small>If you wish to start or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from [[Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send]].</small> [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], [[User:Sturmvogel 66|Sturmvogel 66]], [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde]] and [[User:Cwmhiraeth|Cwmhiraeth]] [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 11:37, 3 November 2020 (UTC)
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== Welcome to the 2021 WikiCup! ==

Happy New Year and Happy New WikiCup! The competition begins today and all article creators, expanders, improvers and reviewers are welcome to take part. If you have already signed up, your submissions page can be found '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup|here]]'''. If you have not yet signed up, you can '''[[Wikipedia:WikiCup/2021 signups|add your name here]]''' and the judges will set up your submissions page. Any questions on the rules or on anything else should be directed to one of the judges, or posted to the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiCup|WikiCup talk page]]. Signups will close at the end of January, and the first round will end on 26 February; the 64 highest scorers at that time will move on to round 2. We thank [[User:Vanamonde93|Vanamonde93]] and [[User:Godot13|Godot13]], who have retired as judges, and we thank them for their past dedication. The judges for the WikiCup this year are {{User4|Sturmvogel 66}} and {{User4|Cwmhiraeth}}. Good luck! [[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[User talk:MediaWiki message delivery|talk]]) 11:10, 1 January 2021 (UTC)
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== WikiCup 2021 March newsletter ==

Round 1 of the competition has finished; it was a high-scoring round with 21 contestants scoring more than 100 points.  Everyone with a positive score moves on to Round 2, with 55 contestants qualifying. You will need to finish among the top thirty-two contestants in Round 2 if you are to qualify for Round 3. Our top scorers in Round 1 were:   

*{{flagicon|New York (state)}} [[User:Epicgenius|Epicgenius]] led the field with a featured article, nine good articles and an assortment of other submissions, specialising on buildings and locations in New York, for a total of 945 points.
*{{flagicon|Republic of Venice|wartime}} [[User:Bloom6132|Bloom6132]] was close behind with 896 points, largely gained from 71 "In the news" items, mostly recent deaths.
*{{flagicon|Scotland}} [[User:ImaginesTigers|ImaginesTigers]], who has been editing Wikipedia for less than a year, was in third place with 711 points, much helped by bringing [[League of Legends]] to featured article status, exemplifying how bonus points can boost a contestant's score.
*{{flagicon|Rwanda}} [[User:Amakuru|Amakuru]] came next with 708 points, [[Kigali]] being another featured article that scored maximum bonus points.
*[[File:Flag of the United Nations.svg|22px]] [[User:Ktin|Ktin]], new to the WikiCup, was in fifth place with 523 points, garnered from 15 DYKs and 34 "In the news" items.
*{{flagicon|Botswana}} [[User:The Rambling Man|The Rambling Man]] scored 511 points, many from featured article candidate reviews and from football related DYKs.
*[[File:Standard of Oliver Cromwell (1653–1659).svg|22px]] [[User:Gog the Mild|Gog the Mild]], last year's runner-up, came next with 498 points, from a featured article and numerous featured article candidate reviews.
*[[File:Bennington Flag.svg|22px]] [[User:Hog Farm|Hog Farm]], at 452, scored for a featured article, four good articles and a number of reviews.
*{{flagicon|United States}} [[User:Le Panini|Le Panini]], another newcomer to the WikiCup, scored 438 for a featured article and three good articles.
*{{flagicon|England}} [[User:Lee Vilenski|Lee Vilenski]], last year's champion, scored 332 points, from a featured article and various other sport-related topics.

These contestants, like all the others, now have to start again from scratch. In Round 1, contestants achieved eight featured articles, three featured lists and one featured picture, as well as around two hundred DYKs and twenty-seven ITNs. They completed 97 good article reviews, nearly double the 52 good articles they claimed. Contestants also claimed for 135 featured article and featured list candidate reviews. There is no longer a requirement to mention your WikiCup participation when undertaking these reviews. 

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== April 2021 WikiProject Military History Reviewing Drive ==

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I am Petros Apostolopoulos, a Ph.D. candidate in Public History at North Carolina State University. My Ph.D. project examines how historical knowledge is produced on Wikipedia. If you are interested in participating in my research study by offering your own experience of writing about history on Wikipedia, you can click on this link https://ncsu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9z4wmR1cIp0qBH8. There are minimal risks involved in this research.

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== July 28: You're invited! [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Food Deserts|Food Deserts & Food Policy in Indianapolis]] editathon ==

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== Administrative discussion about you and your userboxes ==

[[File:Information icon4.svg|link=|25px|alt=Information icon]] There is currently a discussion at [[Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents#User:Bedford|Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Incidents]] regarding an issue with which you may have been involved. Thank you.<!--Template:Discussion notice--><!--Template:ANI-notice--> [[User:TraderCharlotte|TraderCharlotte]] ([[User talk:TraderCharlotte|talk]]) 23:13, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

Delete the userbox, big guy. It's not worth getting yourself blocked or banned, over. PS - Would you ''please'' get an Archive bot, for your talkpage? [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 03:21, 9 August 2022 (UTC)

:That userbox is at least 14 years old and I rarely use Wikipedia anyway anymore, after I got robbed of my admin status.  If I get banned I will take it as a badge of honor.  IT is further proof that no one should take WP seriously, especially considering the Recession debacle. [[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Bedford|<span style="color:green;">Seek his grace</span>]]</sup> 10:31, 9 August 2022 (UTC)
::The project has changed quite a bit, in the last decade. Given time, somebody will be demanding the phrase ''"Canada, may we somebody become a republic"'', be struck from ''my'' userpage, because it offends monarchists. PS - It's your recent responses to the MfDs, that's likely going to bring about your block/ban, more then anything. [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 14:37, 9 August 2022 (UTC)

== August 2022 ==
<div class="user-block" style="padding: 5px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; border: 1px solid #a9a9a9; background-color: #ffefd5; min-height: 40px">[[File:Stop x nuvola.svg|40px|left|alt=Stop icon]]<div style="margin-left:45px">You have been '''[[WP:Blocking policy|blocked]]''' '''[[Wikipedia:Blocking_policy#Indefinite_blocks|indefinitely]]''' from editing because it appears that you are [[Wikipedia:Here to build an encyclopedia#Clearly not being here to build an encyclopedia|not here to build an encyclopedia]].   </div><div style="margin-left:45px">If you think there are good reasons for being unblocked, please read the [[WP:Guide to appealing blocks|guide to appealing blocks]], then add the following text below the block notice on your talk page: <!-- Copy the text as it appears on your page, not as it appears in this edit area. --><code><nowiki>{{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}</nowiki></code>. &nbsp;— [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]] • she/her) 16:56, 9 August 2022 (UTC)</div></div><!-- Template:Uw-nothereblock -->
:With due respect to the [[Special:Permalink/1103422981#User:Bedford|ANI thread]], you're not only "''[[WP:NOTHERE|not here to build an encyclopedia]]''" (as you clearly [[Special:Diff/1103364569|mention]] above), you also hold views which  [[Wikipedia:No Nazis|are inherently incompatible]] with being a member of the community — [[User:TheresNoTime|TheresNoTime]] ([[User talk:TheresNoTime|talk]] • she/her) 17:03, 9 August 2022 (UTC)
::I see no clear evidence presented that this user is a Nazi/racist. Please cite diffs. [[User:Buffs|Buffs]] ([[User talk:Buffs|talk]]) 18:10, 9 August 2022 (UTC)
*{{ping|TheresNoTime}} Ugh. I '''hate''' being in the position of defending Bedford (I recall looking at their blog in 2008 or whenever the desysop happened, and being deeply unimpressed).  But I was going to provide the diff Buffs requests, and after getting all turned around on what pages I was looking at (there are several now-deleted redirects) finally realized that the Nazi/White power symbol was added to Bedford's userbox by someone else, recently.  It used to just say "GOP" instead of the White Power logo; while one could argue whether or not ''that'' userbox should be deleted, it's a whole different situation than ''Bedford'' choosing a userbox with a white power symbol.  Not sure if that has any bearing on your decision to block for, among other reasons, [[WP:NONAZIS]]. I can provide diffs of this change by someone else if requested, though I think they're all deleted contribs, and so admin-only now.  I say again, though, ugh. --[[User:Floquenbeam|Floquenbeam]] ([[User talk:Floquenbeam|talk]]) 18:27, 9 August 2022 (UTC)
::See [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Undelete&target=User%3AJc-S0CO%2FUserboxes%2FVRWC&timestamp=20220310043324&diff=prev here] (admins only).
::Old version as it was until March 2022:
::{{Userbox |border-c=deepskyblue |border-s=1 |id-c=#DFF |id-s=12 |id-fc=red |info-c=white |info-s=8 |info-fc=red |id=GOP |info=This user is a [[Republican Party (United States)|<b><span style="color:red">proud member</span></b>]] of the [[Vast right-wing conspiracy|<b><span style="color:red">Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy</span></b>]].}}{{clear}}
::Newer version (created by [[User:Est. 2021]], who may want to explain himself):
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|id = [[File:8seal.jpg|38px]]
|info = This user is a [[Vast right-wing conspiracy#Use in popular culture|proud member]] of the '''[[Vast right-wing conspiracy|Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy]]'''.
}}{{clear}}
::--[[User:Floquenbeam|Floquenbeam]] ([[User talk:Floquenbeam|talk]]) 18:35, 9 August 2022 (UTC)
:::{{Reply|TheresNoTime|Buffs|Floquenbeam}} Sorry for the misunderstanding, guys! [[:File:8seal.jpg]] is '''not''' a Nazi logo, but a [[8chan]] /pol/ parodic logo. The [[Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy]] itself is just a parody. [[User:Est. 2021|Est. 2021]] ([[User talk:Est. 2021|talk]] <b>·</b> [[Special:Contribs/Est. 2021|contribs]]) 00:50, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
::::{{re|Floquenbeam}} Even with all that, I'm not seeing anything. I too don't believe he is correct in his beliefs and take no joy in defending someone who's so clearly incorrect, but he should be judged by the community for what he's actually done, not what people imagine he's done. The "Vast Right Wing Conspiracy" as well as "Deplorables" and a number of other disparaging euphemisms originate with Hillary Clinton and many on the conservative side of the political spectrum attribute those remarks to themselves (as they did seem to be directed at any opposition). While that includes Racists and Violent Extremists, it applies to about half the country, so I don't think it can be considered a white power symbol, certainly not something that was intended by its creator. Since I can't see it/its history, who added the White Power symbology? [[User:Buffs|Buffs]] ([[User talk:Buffs|talk]]) 01:16, 10 August 2022 (UTC) 
::::{{re|Est. 2021}} Ok, what is the original symbol and what does the original symbol signify (a simple description is fine; we certainly don't need to explore the less-than-appropriate depths of the internet)?
::::{{re|TheresNoTime}} I think it's worth revisiting the decision, even if nothing more than to clarify. [[User:Buffs|Buffs]] ([[User talk:Buffs|talk]]) 01:16, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
:::::[[/pol/]] is a known extremist hangout, the [[flash and circle]] is literally a fascist emblem. Whatever distinction is going on here, it’s a distinction without a difference. [[User:Dronebogus|Dronebogus]] ([[User talk:Dronebogus|talk]]) 08:11, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
Bedford. You should've remained ''unofficially'' retired & not protested the MfDs :( [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 04:33, 10 August 2022 (UTC)

:Unless there is a wide ban on "political" userboxes, there was nothing wrong with either unless you are just looking for reasons to be angry.  Looking at the badly named NOTHERE "policy" and it is obvious that someone with a track record of solid articles and now would just fix a few grievous syntax errors is not in violation of such a policy; someone trolling thru other peoples userboxes and looking for things to offend him IS an example of NOTHERE.  I just looked thru the excrement-show that is that ANI thread and how someone decided to block me before consensus (which is there is no consensus) is all the validation I need.  I am someone who should be encouraged to come back and tweak non-political articles; not having the bridge burnt because I "trigger" people who can't handle people having views different then them. [[User:Bedford|<span style="color:black;">'''King Bedford I'''</span>]] <sup>[[User talk:Bedford|<span style="color:green;">Seek his grace</span>]]</sup> 10:28, 10 August 2022 (UTC)
::You are also incredibly rude, both on WP and in general. Even the above text wall has multiple personal attacks. And yes, people have insulted you, but if you hadn’t been so [[WP:UNCIVIL]] in the first place we wouldn’t be here. [[User:Dronebogus|Dronebogus]] ([[User talk:Dronebogus|talk]]) 00:35, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
* I'd still really like an answer as to whether you've retracted your statement that Jimbo Wales should kill himself. <span class="nowrap"> <span style="font-family:courier">-- [[User:Tamzin|<span style="color:#E6007A;">Tamzin</span>]]</span><sup>[''[[User talk:Tamzin|<span style="color:#E6007A;">cetacean needed</span>]]'']</sup> (she&#124;they&#124;xe)</span> 01:27, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
It's not looking good. The push to have you ''officially'' retired, is slowly gaining traction. PS - Don't respond. [[User:GoodDay|GoodDay]] ([[User talk:GoodDay|talk]]) 07:37, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
* I myself would like to hear explanations about [https://twitter.com/Palaguin/status/1557059249200680961 this], [https://www.facebook.com/palaguin/posts/pfbid0215oJqGWVU54YaE4nWKT56k1W4yJrpN8K3D7j93MNzS2SYGmauqavi7iaEJPxjaVZl this] and [https://www.facebook.com/palaguin/posts/pfbid0dpVKPJeXZ3nhtWyGUjJ9ktD4NV4oJx4cfEs2vwnikbNkpbBTUgpmaUs7fACSEf3yl this], as well as [https://www.facebook.com/palaguin/posts/pfbid02fqEW8jZSYdX36vVuTGEaVGivuCEPvHVFVa4FZ6aiUFu3La1i922vmdnoPJyXPeNXl this]. You yourself linked your Twitter and Facebook accounts from your user page, so this is not any kind of outing or some online chase after you. I can also add [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=User_talk%3ABedford&type=revision&diff=1093003906&oldid=1092970126&diffmode=source this homophobic remark], which qualify an LGBT–themed message on your talk page as "garbage". Seriously, why would you want to continue to be a member of this community, surrounded by "mentally ill children", as you put it so "politely"? Aren't you happy with the "badge of honor" those children gave to you, as you qualified your indef block? Looking at this from another angle – why this community would want to keep a member like you? It really makes me sad that someone with such past merits, who apparently was a successful contributor (and a former admin on top of that), could display such world views and such level of rudeness towards other editors, and see nothing problematic with that. —[[User:Sundostund|Sundostund]] ([[User talk:Sundostund|talk]]) 12:05, 11 August 2022 (UTC)
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== Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations opening soon ==

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You are invited to join us for a multi-site editathon organized by [[meta:Indiana Wikimedians User Group|Indiana Wikimedians]] at [[IUPUI University Library]] in downtown Indianapolis and the [[Herman B Wells Library]] at IU Bloomington (with virtual option). Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors, with faculty subject matter experts, will collaboratively improve articles on environmental justice in Indiana and globally. Join us at either location or virtually!

;Tuesday, November 1st from 11am-4pm, at...
* '''Indianapolis''': [[IUPUI University Library]], [https://ulib.iupui.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/AllFloorsBuildingMapForGuestAccess.pdf Ashby Browsing Room] (2nd floor)
* '''Bloomington''': [[Indiana University Bloomington]], Wells Library, Hazelbaker Hall, room E159 (1st Floor, East Tower) [[https://libraries.indiana.edu/services/visitor-information Visitor Information]]
* '''Virtual''': Via Zoom ([https://www.eventbrite.com/e/environmental-justice-editathon-with-iupui-arts-humanities-institute-tickets-405467613547 please register] on Eventbrite for link)

Visit the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Environmental Justice|meetup page]] or [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-deserts-food-policy-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-tickets-370001222617 Eventbrite] to sign up and learn more.

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, [[User:Dominic|Dominic]] & [[User:Jaireeodell|Jere]]
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== You're invited! In-person WikiConference North America Meetup in Indianapolis! ==

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[https://pretix.eu/openstreetmapus/wcna-mappingusa/ Registration is now open] for [[:Wikiconference:2022|WikiConference North America 2022]] (Nov. 11–13) held jointly with [[:OSMwiki:United_States/Events/Mapping USA/2022|Mapping USA]]! If you would like to experience this virtual event '''in-person''', you are welcome to join [[wikiconference:WCNA_2022/Indianapolis_Meetup|our meetup in Indianapolis]]! We will be meeting at IUPUI University Library for the weekend, with AV set up for conference streaming and presenting (for those who've submitted proposals).

Anyone is welcome to join, we will have some light refreshments and are planning evening activities. Feel free to join us for an activity, a day, or the whole weekend. Please let us know you are coming via the meetup page and please register for the conference. We will share more about in-person activities on the meetup page as they are finalized. 

Visit the [[wikiconference:2022/Main_Page|WikiConference North America site]] for the schedule and visit our [[wikiconference:WCNA_2022/Indianapolis_Meetup|meetup page]] to sign up and learn more. And don't forget to [https://pretix.eu/openstreetmapus/wcna-mappingusa/ register] for the conference!

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== March 17: You're invited! [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Hoosier Women in Art|Indiana Women in the Arts]] editathon ==

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You are invited to join us at [[Newfields]] for an edit-a-thon on Indiana women in the arts, co-hosted by [[meta:Wikimedians of Indiana User Group|Wikimedians of Indiana]] and [[IUPUI University Library]].

Together, both experienced and new Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on women artists and artworks of Indiana. 

* Friday, March 17th from 10am-3pm, in [https://discovernewfields.org/research/libraries/stout-reference-library Stout Reference Library], [[Newfields]] (Indianapolis Museum of Art), 4000 North Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Visit the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Hoosier Women in Art|Wikipedia Meetup page]] or [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indiana-women-in-the-arts-wikipedia-edit-a-thon-tickets-538032388357 Eventbrite] to sign up and learn more.

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, [[User:Dominic|Dominic]] & [[User:Jaireeodell|Jere]]
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== You're invited! Indiana Politics & Government Editathon on Saturday, May 13 ==

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It's been an eventful state legislative session in Indiana, and local elections took place this week, so we have lots to cover! You are invited to [https://theampindy.com/ The AMP at 16 Tech] in Indianapolis for a Politics & Government editathon to improve write articles about local political and government topics of interest and improve information about local officials, candidates, elections, and legislation. Come join us at this fun venue, with free parking and refreshments provided!

*Saturday, May 13: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Indy Politics 2023|Indiana Politics & Government 2023]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Indy Politics 2023#RSVP|RSVP]])''', focusing on Indiana politics and government and the Indiana Spring 2023 session. 
::''11am–4pm [https://theampindy.com/ The AMP at 16 Tech] in Indianapolis, IN.''

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians in Indiana User Group]]
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== You're invited! Wiki Loves Pride in Indianapolis ==

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You are invited to join us at [https://www.indypl.org/locations/spades-park Spades Park Branch Library] for a '''Wiki Loves Pride''' editathon—hosted by the [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians of Indiana User Group]] with support from the Central Indiana Community Foundation. Together, new and experienced Wikipedia editors will collaboratively improve articles on LGBTQ+ topics, individuals, organizations, and legislation in Indiana.

*Saturday, June 24: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Wiki Loves Pride 2023]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/Wiki Loves Pride 2023#RSVP|RSVP]])''', focusing on Indiana LGBT history and culture.
::''2 pm to 5 pm at the Spades Park Branch of The Indianapolis Public Library.''

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians of Indiana User Group]]
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== You're invited! [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic|Indiana State Fair Wiknic]] on Sunday, July 30 ==

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We are partnering with the [[Indiana State Fair]] to offer '''FREE''' tickets to the fair for Wikipedians! We will be meeting on July 30th at 10am to pass out tickets and have a quick info session before we attend the fair (feel free to branch off and share your accomplishments on the [[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic|Meetup page]] later!) Detailed instructions on how the day will go is available on the Meetup page! We hope you'll join us to edit about things related to fair (historic buildings, foods, animals, activities, and the fair itself).

All levels of experience are welcome! Please RSVP so we know who is coming. We hope you'll join us!

*Sunday, June 30: '''[[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic]] ([[Wikipedia:Meetup/Indianapolis/State Fair Wiknic#RSVP|RSVP]])''', focusing on topics related to the Indiana State Fair.
::''10 am to ? at the Indiana State Fairgrounds; meet at the ''[https://www.indyartsguide.org/public-art/deaf-school-gateway/ Deaf School Gateway]''

We hope to see you there! Sincerely, [[metawiki:Wikimedians_of_Indiana_User_Group|Wikimedians of Indiana User Group]]
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== Good article reassessment for [[George Rogers Clark National Historical Park]] ==
[[George Rogers Clark National Historical Park]] has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the [[Wikipedia:Good article reassessment/George Rogers Clark National Historical Park/1 |reassessment page]]. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. [[User:Hog Farm|Hog Farm]] <sub> ''[[User talk:Hog Farm|Talk]]''</sub> 14:25, 16 April 2024 (UTC)

== Good article reassessment for [[Big Four Bridge]] ==
[[Big Four Bridge]] has been nominated for a good article reassessment. If you are interested in the discussion, please participate by adding your comments to the [[Wikipedia:Good article reassessment/Big Four Bridge/1|reassessment page]]. If concerns are not addressed during the review period, the good article status may be removed from the article. [[User:Z1720|Z1720]] ([[User talk:Z1720|talk]]) 21:21, 20 October 2024 (UTC)