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WikiCup 2011 July newsletter
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 
Adabow (submissions) (Pool A, 189 points) and 
PresN (submissions) (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 
Casliber (submissions)) and two featured lists (Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story, from PresN and Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album, from 
Another Believer (submissions)). 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 here and here. As ever, 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 receiving or stop receiving this newsletter, please feel free to add or remove yourself from Wikipedia:WikiCup/Newsletter/Send. J Milburn and The ed17 11:32, 1 August 2011 (UTC)
Featured Picture Nomination
Hello, I just wanted to say thank you for what you did for helping me nominate a picture thanks! (Jimmyeditor (talk) 22:35, 1 August 2011 (UTC))
The Signpost: 01 August 2011
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- WikiProject report: Little Project, Big Heart — WikiProject Croatia
- Featured content: Featured pictures is back in town
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Radiohead
Hi, could you fix the first ref of this article? 188.169.22.145 (talk) 08:10, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
Hi to my Great Pumpkin Friend
Thanks for your kind note on my talk page. I am wondering if you might be able to help me-- just to trim a couple of photos? I'm fine with editing, but am completely ignorant about using the computer, other than what I do on the Wikipedia here and email. Also, due to a (very outdated) PC and worse-- I have asked another editor before to trim some photos for use (and removing watermarks), but he is on a Wiki-vacation. Would you be willing to help? I think there are four photos that need that kind of help. --Leahtwosaints (talk) 13:08, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
WikiProject Wikify's August Newsletter
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Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Here We Go Again (Ray Charles song)/archive1
When you get a chance, please evaluate our progress at Wikipedia:Featured article candidates/Here We Go Again (Ray Charles song)/archive1 and strike any resolved concerns.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 23:16, 2 August 2011 (UTC)
- It appears that you struck all of your initial concerns as resolved. Is there anything further that we can do to get your support?--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 16:36, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the 2nd review. I have responded.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:57, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
- How are we doing?--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 14:36, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
- Still trying to make everyone happy. How am I doing?--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:18, 6 August 2011 (UTC)
- How are we doing?--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 14:36, 5 August 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the 2nd review. I have responded.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 17:57, 3 August 2011 (UTC)
Scott Joplin review
Hi there,
Many thanks for your review - especially with the speed you completed it in! I will work through the suggestions you made and make appropriate changes. Ben (Major Bloodnok) (talk) 20:23, 7 August 2011 (UTC)
The Signpost: 08 August 2011
- News and notes: Wikimania a success; board letter controversial; and evidence showing bitten newbies don't stay
- In the news: Israeli news focuses on Wikimania; worldwide coverage of contributor decline and gender gap; brief news
- WikiProject report: Shooting the breeze with WikiProject Firearms
- Featured content: The best of the week
- Arbitration report: Manipulation of BLPs case opened; one case comes to a close
- Technology report: Wikimania technology roundup; brief news
The Signpost: 15 August 2011
- Women and Wikipedia: New Research, WikiChix
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- Arbitration report: Abortion case opened, two more still in progress
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Pink Floyd
Hi, when are you going to take Pink Floyd discography to FLC? 50.17.45.35 (talk) 01:06, 21 August 2011 (UTC)
The Signpost: 22 August 2011
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- Featured content: JJ Harrison on avian photography
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Speedy deletion nomination of File:Thomas William Paterson.jpg
A tag has been placed on File:Thomas William Paterson.jpg requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section F2 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is an image page for a missing or corrupt image or an empty image description page for a Commons-hosted image.
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Red links
Hi. I no longer contribute to DYK but I've created some decent stubs on most of the red links. The ones I left couldn't find enough to pass our notability requirements and you said you want to write about the Monterey folk festival.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:29, 31 August 2011 (UTC)