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Signature

Hi! Nice signature. I hope you don't mind me jacking a bit of your signature style. -- |Joe|Johnson2| 15:44, 3 August 2009 (UTC)

File:Vancouver SkyTrain Map.svg

I'm in the process of developing a substantially revised version of this map to coincide with the launch of the Canada Line, so the timing is good.

I see what you mean about zone 3; I show it to the right because that's the only place that anything on the map runs into it, but I suppose that could lead someone to think that Delta was in zone 2. I'll see if I can find a communicative way of showing its full area.

With respect to Main Street-Science World, I follow the conventions of the London Underground map in this respect. Connections to the main-line railways are considered interchanges, even if the other services are operated by a different company; see, for example, Walthamstow Central, Seven Sisters, and Vauxhall stations on the Victoria Line. I go back and forth between considering Main Street a station along these lines, and thinking of it more like Euston Square or Clapham North (since it has a different name from Pacific Central). Perhaps in the next revision I'll make it a normal icon, but write 'Pacific Central 100 m' beside it. David Arthur (talk) 16:41, 7 August 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the comments. I don't think I can include the entire South Arm, since that would mean adding a lot of blank space south of Richmond-Brighouse (perhaps we need a tramway to Steveston to fill in the map :-) ). I'll see if I can add the western portion that divides Richmond from Surrey, though, and I'll take a look at the Burnaby station positions. David Arthur (talk) 14:16, 18 August 2009 (UTC)
Oh, I see what you mean. I was only thinking about the metro system and SeaBus when I drew the zones, but I can adjust the box to meet the border. I use Inkscape for vector graphics; the paradigm can take some getting used to (even if you already know other vector programmes), but it's good, comprehensive, free, and cross-platform. David Arthur (talk) 19:42, 7 September 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list removal candidates/Territorial evolution of Canada/archive1

Please notify relevant WikiProjects and significant contributors. Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 20:29, 9 August 2009 (UTC)

Re:Welcome back!

Thank you, and don't worry, I think Matty realizes that (director-wise) he is the Sonny to my Cher, the Garfunkel to my Simon, the Ringo Starr to my rest of the Beatles. I won't be on a lot for the next little while, so I don't know if I'll have the time to nominate any FLCs, but we'll see. -- Scorpion0422 12:40, 12 August 2009 (UTC)

Re:Broadway-City Hall

The transfer for Broadway-City Hall is the 99 B-Line.  єmarsee  • Speak up! 16:55, 18 August 2009 (UTC)

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World Series MVP

I understand you're working on the World Series MVP award. If so, could we share format ideas as I develop the LCS MVP award? I'd like those two lists, along with the Babe Ruth Award which is similar, to share as much formatting as possible since they are so alike. If you have a sandbox where you are working on things, let me know; my very early draft is here. Thanks. KV5 (Talk • Phils) 19:20, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

You're welcome to copy my format if you'd like. For stats, I am just using the three triple crown stats for batters unless they have an excess of steals or something like that. For pitchers, I'm using innings pitched or saves, followed by strikeouts and ERA. KV5 (Talk • Phils) 19:57, 2 September 2009 (UTC)

List of defunct National Basketball Association teams

I has nominated this for FL.—Chris! ct 22:30, 3 September 2009 (UTC)

List of Celebrity Big Brother housemates

I have fufilled one of your requests and placed notes against the others. Thanks, Dale 18:00, 7 September 2009 (UTC).

Again, comments replied to. Dale 15:32, 8 September 2009 (UTC)

FLRC delegate election

As you volunteered at the talk page, I wanted to let you know about the delegate election you can run in. iMatthew talk at 19:01, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

Not a problem. Thanks for offering to help out anyway! iMatthew talk at 19:14, 12 September 2009 (UTC)

List of WarCry band members

Hi. In the future, can you redirect featured lists after the bot has run, so the bot doesn't get messed up? Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 14:19, 13 September 2009 (UTC)

DYK for List of Minnesota North Stars head coaches

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MLB All-Star Game MVP

Fixed your point on the key, thanks! Staxringold talkcontribs 00:02, 18 September 2009 (UTC)

  • For the World Series MVP, I really don't think you need to tag the MLB MVP and/or CYA winners with colors. As I did in ASG MVP, I really think that stuff can just sit in the lead. The LCS MVP is related, those, not really (regular season vs. postseason awards). Staxringold talkcontribs 01:19, 25 September 2009 (UTC)
  • My thing is just that once you start getting into that many colors the color key stops being as useful (harder to remember what like 5-6 colors mean as opposed to.. say 2). Staxringold talkcontribs 01:33, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

FL red link criterion discussion

See here. Cheeers, Dabomb87 (talk) 01:46, 25 September 2009 (UTC)

Sig

Had to copy-paste a dash from the FLC where you commented on the issue with my sig, but I was able to get it in there. I assume this is good because it takes up less space in the edit box? Giants2008 (17–14) 22:17, 29 September 2009 (UTC)

File:AnnoyomousEraser.jpg listed for deletion

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DYK for World Series Most Valuable Player Award

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Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/World Series Most Valuable Player Award/archive1

Unfortunately, I will be deleting this nomination, per this. Feel free to renominate when your first FLC is promoted/archived. Dabomb87 (talk) 00:10, 4 October 2009 (UTC)

Comeback Player

Sorry I didn't reply man. Staxringold talkcontribs 00:09, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

  • There we go, added. If you can find a similar press release for the 07 awards (similar to the 05 and 09 ones currently in the article) that'd be hugely appreciated as it's unclear which voting structure was used that year. Staxringold talkcontribs 01:03, 23 October 2009 (UTC)
  • Nevermind, found it! Staxringold talkcontribs 01:04, 23 October 2009 (UTC)

DYK nomination of List of BC Lions head coaches

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DYK for List of BC Lions head coaches

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Thanks! Did you know its one week to Halloween, will you be there? Victuallers (talk) 01:07, 26 October 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Watford F.C. Players of the Season/archive1

Can you revisit to make sure your concerns have been addressed? Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 15:53, 31 October 2009 (UTC)

Talk:Scribblenauts/GA1

Hi there. Talk:Scribblenauts/GA1 has been up for almost a month now and only one person responded. Can you help out with the process. Secret Saturdays (talk) 23:25, 13 November 2009 (UTC)

Vancouver

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List of BC Lions head coaches FLC2

I've removed the nomination. Please do not re-submit until you have found an independent copy-editor (I would normally do it, but I have no time) to run through the article. It's not fair to reviewers and other nominators to have an list sit there with identified problems that will not be fixed. When you do get somebody to copy-edit, please show me a diff of the improvements and I'll be happy to let you re-nominate. Dabomb87 (talk) 22:41, 5 December 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Oklahoma Sooners in the NBA and WNBA Drafts/archive1

Hi, can you revisit this FLC when you have time? Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 00:43, 10 December 2009 (UTC)

Nudge. Dabomb87 (talk) 17:29, 2 January 2010 (UTC)
P.S. Hope you enjoyed your holiday season. Happy New Year, too. Dabomb87 (talk) 17:29, 2 January 2010 (UTC)

The 2010 WikiCup begins tomorrow!

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Wikipedia:Featured topic candidates/Major League Baseball awards/archive1

We've finally finished off the topic guys! Given your role as a major contributor to one or more of the articles in this topic, please stop by the FTC when you get the chance! This is what Wikiprojects are all about! Staxringold talkcontribs 01:31, 21 January 2010 (UTC)

Montage for Vancouver

Hey. I like the idea of the montage for Vancouver but maybe you could change some of the pictures with the Loins Get bridge or something nicer and then I think everyone will accept it. Most people like the idea, they just didn't like some of the pictures so if you want please change it and discuss it. 174.7.14.105 (talk) 22:47, 23 January 2010 (UTC)

FLC review

Recently, you commented on the featured topic candidacy for Major League Baseball awards. As per the ongoing discussion there, two lists are being added to the topic, but have not yet gone through FLC. This is just a friendly note, in case you are not watching the FTC, asking reviewers to comment at the FLCs if you have time. The first article's nomination is underway. Thanks for your time. KV5 (Talk • Phils) 01:17, 26 January 2010 (UTC)

Any Lakers lists on hand?

Hello, long time no see. I see you're slowly inching on my record at WP:WBFLN, which would normally drive me to no end to increase the gap, but I suppose I don't have the energy for that at the moment. In any case, I was wondering whether you were working on any Lakers-related lists at the moment, as the team seems to nicely encapsulate both of our interests, and make a nice collaboration target. Cheers, — sephiroth bcr (converse) 08:11, 28 January 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 January newsletter

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 Hungary Sasata (submissions), our current leader, who, at the time of writing, has more listed points than Pennsylvania Hunter Kahn (submissions) and New Orleans TonyTheTiger (submissions) (second and third place respectively) combined. A special well done also goes to Isle of Man Fetchcomms (submissions)- 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! J Milburn, Garden, iMatthew and The ed17 Delivered by JCbot (talk) at 00:21, 1 February 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 February newsletter

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 Hungary Sasata (submissions), our round one winner (1010 points), and to Pennsylvania Hunter Kahn (submissions) and New Orleans TonyTheTiger (submissions), 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). Connecticut Staxringold (submissions) claimed the most featured lists (240 points) and featured pictures (35 points), Geschichte (submissions) claimed the most for Did you know? entries (490 points), Jujutacular (submissions) claimed the most for featured sounds (70 points) and Republic of Ireland Candlewicke (submissions) claimed the most for In the news entries (40 points). No one claimed a featured portal or valued picture.

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Order of Merit

The WikiProject Baseball Major League Order of Merit

Whereas K. Annoyomous has participated in the promotion of various and sundry lists and articles toward the admirable end goal of creating the Major League Baseball awards Featured Topic; and

Whereas the project expresses its appreciation to the participants for their hard work and dedication to furthering the coverage of the sport of Baseball; and

Whereas the aforementioned Featured Topic has been recognized by a group of peers and promoted to Featured Status on March 5, 2010—

Therefore, K. Annoyomous is hereby presented with the inaugural WikiProject Baseball Major League Order of Merit, in recognition for steadfast and meritorious service to the Project, the Cause, and the Encyclopedia.

This Order of Merit presented by KV5 (Talk • Phils) on 17:02, 5 March 2010 (UTC) as a representative of WP:MLB. Guaranteed free of performance-enhancing substances.

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WikiCup 2010 March newsletter

We're half way through round two, and everything is running smoothly. Pennsylvania Hunter Kahn (submissions) leads overall with 650 points this round, and heads pool B. New Orleans TonyTheTiger (submissions) 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 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 drive page. 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, Fox, iMatthew and The ed17 Delivered by JCbot (talk) 22:22, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 April newsletter

Round two is over, and we are down to our final 32. For anyone interested in the final standings (though not arranged by group) this page has been compiled. Congratulations to Pennsylvania Hunter Kahn (submissions), our clear overall round winner, and to Colombia ThinkBlue (submissions) and Norway Arsenikk (submissions), 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 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 Bavaria Stone (submissions) and White Shadows (submissions) for their help in preparing for round three. Good luck everyone! 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, Fox and The ed17 17:38, 30 April 2010 (UTC)

Template policy discussion

You are invited to help consider a common template policy for all WP:SPORTS biography articles at Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_Sports#Template_policy_discussion.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 22:14, 6 May 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 May newsletter

We are half way through round 3, with a little under a month to go. The current overall leader is Hungary Sasata (submissions), who has 570 points. He leads pool C. Pools A, B and D are led by Pennsylvania Hunter Kahn (submissions), Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) and White Shadows (submissions) 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 WikiCup talk page.

Two of last year's final 8, Sweden Theleftorium (submissions) and Iceland Scorpion0422 (submissions), 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 White Shadows (submissions) 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 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! 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, Fox and The ed17 20:52, 31 May 2010 (UTC)

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WikiCup 2010 June newsletter

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 Ian Rose (submissions) (A), Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) (B, and the round's overall leader), Colombia ThinkBlue (submissions) (C) New South Wales Casliber (submissions) and New Orleans TonyTheTiger (submissions) (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 WikiCup talk page.

Though unaffiliated with the WikiCup, July sees the 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 Bavaria Stone (submissions) 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! 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, Fox and The ed17

MOTD Barnstar

The MOTD Barnstar
This award is given to you for your long time and outstanding support to Motto of the day. We hope you will be back soon! – delivered by Simply south on behalf of Wikipedia:Motto of the day 17:42, 22 July 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 July newsletter

We are half-way through our penultimate round, and nothing is yet certain. Pool A, currently led by Hungary Sasata (submissions) has ended up the more competitive, with three contestants (Hungary Sasata (submissions), Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions) and New Orleans TonyTheTiger (submissions)) scoring over 500 points already. Pool B is led by New South Wales Casliber (submissions), 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 WikiCup talk page.

Planning has begun for the 2011 WikiCup, with open discussions concerning scoring and 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 Pennsylvania Hunter Kahn (submissions), 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 Finland Suomi Finland 2009 (submissions). 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. 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, Fox and The ed17 22:47, 31 July 2010 (UTC)

DYK nomination of List of awards and nominations received by Drake

Hello! Your submission of List of awards and nominations received by Drake at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Mikenorton (talk) 07:24, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of Colorado Rockies first-round draft picks/archive1

Hey, it's great to see you back! Can you revisit the above FLC when you get the chance? Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 15:00, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of St. Louis Cardinals first-round draft picks/archive1 as well. Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 23:35, 20 August 2010 (UTC)

August 2010

You currently appear to be engaged in an edit war according to the reverts you have made on List of universities in Canada. Note that the three-revert rule prohibits making more than three reversions on a single page within a 24-hour period. Additionally, users who perform several reversions in content disputes may be blocked for edit warring even if they do not technically violate the three-revert rule. When in dispute with another editor you should first try to discuss controversial changes to work towards wording and content that gains a consensus among editors. Should that prove unsuccessful, you are encouraged to seek dispute resolution, and in some cases it may be appropriate to request page protection. If the edit warring continues, you may be blocked from editing without further notice. Me-123567-Me (talk) 20:56, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

Amazing

What a Brilliant Idea Barnstar
For your work on saving List of Atlanta Braves managers at FLC. Your efforts are greatly appreciated. LAAFan 02:21, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

Was going to give you a more standard award, but I wanted to give you something you haven't got before, and you did come up with an excellent solution. Thanks again.--LAAFan 02:21, 19 August 2010 (UTC)

  • Yes, that's my ultimate goal too. It doesn't have long to go before it is a Featured Topic.--LAAFan 17:40, 22 August 2010 (UTC)

Autopatroller

Hi K. Annoyomous, just wanted to let you know that I have added the autopatrolled right to your account, as you have created numerous, valid articles. This feature should have little to no effect on your editing, and is simply intended to reduce the workload on new page patrollers. For more information on the patroller right, see Wikipedia:Autopatrolled. Feel free to leave me a message if you have any questions. Happy editing! FASTILY (TALK) 00:24, 22 August 2010 (UTC)

Re: List of awards and nominations received by Heath Ledger

Do you believe it'll have a chance of passing this time? --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 02:55, 22 August 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of awards and nominations received by Drake/archive1

Keith, you already have one FLC running—Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/List of BC Lions head coaches/archive2—and it has received no supports. The FLC instructions explicitly say "Users should not add a second FL nomination until the first has gained support [emphasis mine] and reviewers' concerns have been substantially addressed." Would you mind holding off a bit on the Drake FLC until the BC Lions list moves forward (so to speak)? Dabomb87 (talk) 22:28, 22 August 2010 (UTC)

I've removed this nomination from FLC for now; feel free to re-transclude when the BC Lions list receives a support or two. I've pinged Canada Hky to revisit, so hopefully things will perk up at that FLC. Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 22:38, 22 August 2010 (UTC)
Also, I'm not sure how long the one-nomination rule has been around, but TRM and I have been a little more strict about it lately. Dabomb87 (talk) 22:39, 22 August 2010 (UTC)

Re: Fixing capitalization problem with Hans Blohm's new page

Just a quick note to thank you, Keith, for noticing and fixing the capitalization problem with the page I created for Hans Blohm last night. I realized my mistake just after I pushed the create button and was wondering how to fix it. The problem got fixed quicker than I could find the solution. Thanks again. FranceRivet (talk) 14:11, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Re: ABA champions FLC

It was nominated by me for FLC two years ago, but it failed after weak support and requests to merge. I will not be able to nominate it, so if you want to give it go, be my guest. Just warning you though, you might get opposition for the same reason though. :) Hello32020 (talk) 03:13, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

DYK for List of awards and nominations received by Drake

The DYK project (nominate) 06:02, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

All-American list content discussion

We are attempting to set a permanent All-American list content policy. See Wikipedia_talk:WikiProject_National_Basketball_Association#All-American_FL_discussion_on_Wooden_and_Senior_All-Americans.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 16:41, 29 August 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/1970 NBA Draft/archive1

Needs a revisit when you get the chance. Thanks, Dabomb87 (talk) 00:18, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

WikiCup 2010 August newsletter

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 Colorado Sturmvogel_66 (submissions). Awarded the top score overall this round, Sturmvogel_66 writes primarily on military history, favouring Naval warfare.
  • Pool B's winner was New South Wales Casliber (submissions). 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 Hungary Sasata (submissions). Awarded the top score for featured pictures this round, Sasata writes primarily on natural sciences, favouring mycology.
  • Pool B's close second was Colombia ThinkBlue (submissions). 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 New Orleans TonyTheTiger (submissions). 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 White Shadows (submissions). 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-boats.
  • The third wildcard was Connecticut Staxringold (submissions). 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 William S. Saturn (submissions). 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. Geschichte (submissions) only just missed out on a place in the final eight. Alberta Resolute (submissions) was not far behind. Republic of Ireland Candlewicke (submissions) was awarded top points for in the news this round. Toronto Gary King (submissions) contributed a variety of did you know articles. Finland Suomi Finland 2009 (submissions) said "I'm surprised to have survived so far into the competition", but was extactic to see Finland in the semi-finals. Norway Arsenikk (submissions) did not score this round, but has scored highly in previous rounds. We also say goodbye to Ian Rose (submissions), who withdrew earlier this month after spending six weeks overseas. Anyone interested in this round's results can see them here and here. Thank you to Bavaria Stone (submissions) for these.

Signups for next year's competition are now open. Planning is ongoing, with a key discussion about 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 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 WikiCup talk page.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, Fox and The ed17 23:14, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

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