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Tropical cyclones WikiProject Newsletter #13

Number 13, February 2, 2008

The Hurricane Herald

This is the monthly newsletter of WikiProject Tropical Cyclones. The Hurricane Herald aims to give a summary, both of the activities of the WikiProject and global tropical cyclone activity. If you wish to change how you receive this newsletter, or no longer wish to receive it, please add your username to the appropriate section on the mailing list. This newsletter covers all of January 2008.

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Storm of the month

Cyclone Gene formed on January 26 over the open south Pacific Ocean. It drifted southward, and strengthened into Tropical Storm Gene on January 28 as it moved across the Fijian archipelago. There, it brought heavy rainfall, which caused the worst flooding in several years. Half of the country was left without power, and the cyclone killed seven people in Fiji. The storm turned southwestward, developing a cloud-filled eye and quickly strengthening by the end of the month.

Other tropical cyclone activity

• One tropical cyclone formed in the Western North Pacific Ocean west of The Philippines, which was analyzed by Japan Meteorological Agency as a depression; it tracked southwestward and did not significantly affect any land areas.
• In addition to Cyclone Gene, Tropical Storm Elisa and Cyclone Fuma occurred in the South Pacific ocean during the month, along with three tropical depressions.
• The only tropical cyclone in Australian region during the month was Tropical Cyclone Helen, which struck Australia.
• Four tropical cyclones, three of which named, existed in the Southwest Indian Ocean during the month. The most notable was Cyclone Fame, which caused twelve deaths after striking Madagascar.

Member of the month

Cyclone barnstar

The January member of the month is Ajm81. A tropical cyclone editor since he first joined in October 2005, Ajm81 plays a vital role in the project. Unlike other editors, who mainly edit articles, Ajm81 maintains and updates the track maps across the project. We thank Ajm81 for his timely contributions, and may he have some well-deserved downtime after the last tropical cyclone report is released.

New and improved articles

• There were six new pieces of Featured content : 2003 Atlantic hurricane season, List of storms in the 2003 Atlantic hurricane season, List of North Carolina hurricanes (pre-1900), 1983 Atlantic hurricane season, 1988 Atlantic hurricane season, and Hurricane Lane (2006)
• New Good articles include: Hurricane Cleo, Hurricane Gracie, 1821 Norfolk and Long Island hurricane
• New storm articles include: Tropical Storm Danielle (1980), Hurricane Elida (2002), Cyclone Elita, Cyclone Indlala
• New non-storm articles include: 2006 central Pacific cyclone, List of United States hurricanes

Main Page content

• Entries from 8 articles: Hurricane Ava (1973), Cyclone Inigo, Hurricane Greg (1999), Hurricane Henri (1979), Hurricane Kenneth (2005), Hurricane Elida (2002), Cyclone Elita, and Hurricane Naomi (1968) appeared on the Main Page in the Did you know column during January.

Storm article statistics

Grade	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan
FA	30	31	33	33
A	9	8	9	9
GA	106	109	112	114
B	78	82	86	99
Start	212	211	208	214
Stub	5	6	6	3
Total	440	447	454	472
ω	3.02	3.01	2.98	2.98
percentage Less than B	49.3	48.5	47.1	46.0

Wikiwork and 1000 articles In January 2008, the WikiProject began using a system called Wikiwork, or ω. It weighs the overall quality of the project's articles, and a lower number means a greater total quality. The weighed ω, as used above, is a relative number that can be used to compare groups of this article. As of this publication, the relative ω of the project is 3.404, corresponding to between Start and B class. However, when limiting it solely to storm articles, the number drops to 2.98, which is slightly better than B class. During the month, a new statistics page was created.

Additionally, during the month, Mitchazenia pointed out that we received our 1,000th article with the creation of Cyclone Elita.

♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 16:45, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

Worthington

You didn't respond, so I was bold and recreated it in good faith. The previous deletion thing was not viewable, so I couldn't see why it was deleted previously. Not trying to step on any toes. --AW (talk) 16:50, 2 February 2008 (UTC)

/Workshop page format

Hey Daniel. You said here that the new format was requested by the arbitrators. As can be seen here, there is much opposition to the format. Is there/What is the process whereby we can request a change? Thanks. seresin | wasn't he just...? 01:26, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

You'd be best to raise a discussion on WT:RfAr to discuss it generally. However, the pages are available as a convenience by the arbitrators for the parties of a case, and they can control the general use on the workshop page, so the only process is to ask them to change the template back. Cheers, Daniel (talk) 01:28, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Okay thanks. I've started a thread asking them to take the concerns under advisement. seresin | wasn't he just...? 01:40, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

No worries. Daniel (talk) 01:41, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Well, since I'm already talking to you about this case, since this injunction just passed, and it's bound to be invoked soon, would it be a good idea to make note on AN and ANI? Also, would you see the talk page discussion about that remedy? I think it should be sorted out soon.seresin | wasn't he just...? 02:04, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

I was just trying to find my write-up message for this temporary injunction as you left this message (arbitrators and clerks seem to have a crystal ball when things like this will occur). The general procedure for temporary injunctions is to post at various noticeboards as well as the talk pages of parties, which I'm about to do now. Daniel (talk) 02:07, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

DYK update

Update overdue - 8hrs now. Mjroots (talk) 10:47, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Doing now. Daniel (talk) 11:21, 3 February 2008 (UTC)

Welcome to the Jungle!

Please accept your honorary Bathrobe Cabal Slippers..... Of Doom!

Welcome to the Illustrious Bathrobe Cabal. You'll find everything you need at our Love shack. Don't do anything we wouldn't do... which is pretty much an empty list, so go wild!! Lara❤Love 17:09, 4 February 2008 (UTC) --END TRANSMISSION--

BRC

Welcome to the BRC! We've recently opened membership up to the editing community at large, so if you know any badasses, feel free to invite them. GlassCobra 07:29, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

- TRANSMISSION ENDS -

Sorry

I tried to apologize earlier (or apologise, whichever one you prefer) but there was too much editing going on. So I take this opportunity to say sorry. I just got a little hot under the collar due to all the recognition I've gotten lately. Things like that just get to me, you know, and I kind of lost my mind there. At least I've decided to stay-for now. Best, --Gp75motorsports ^{REV LIMITER} 12:09, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

You'll probably be interested in knowing I just blocked Gp for 2 weeks for breaking his ban. Metros (talk) 22:27, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

Thank you

		My RfA
		Thank you very much, Daniel, for your support in my RfA which I really appreciate. It closed at 83/0/0. I was surprised by the unanimity and will do my best to live up to the new role. All the best, --ROGER DAVIES talk 16:49, 5 February 2008 (UTC) The patio at the Partal Palace in the Alhambra, Andalucia.

Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Franco-Mongol alliance

An Arbitration case in which you commented has been opened, and is located here. Please add any evidence you may wish the Arbitrators to consider to the evidence sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Franco-Mongol alliance/Evidence. Please submit your evidence within one week, if possible. You may also contribute to the case on the workshop sub-page, Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Franco-Mongol alliance/Workshop.

On behalf of the Arbitration Committee, — Rlevse • Talk • 22:14, 5 February 2008 (UTC), note User:Thatcher is the clerk, not me, I'm just opening for him. — Rlevse • Talk • 22:14, 5 February 2008 (UTC)

Maybe...

[1]? ~ Riana ⁂ 04:03, 6 February 2008 (UTC)

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Featured sounds

I noticed that you have participated in Wikipedia:Featured sound candidates in the past. There are now two candidates and the project appears to be abandoned. If you could look at the candidates and vote it would be appreciated. Zginder ^{(talk) (Contrib)} 18:27, 7 February 2008 (UTC)

Login

Chúc mừng năm mới

Where's mine? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 05:43, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Coming, my monkey friend. I was waiting for emails from arbcom-l, but I know yours already. Creating now. Daniel (talk) 05:48, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Apparently Daniel doesn't have enough sense to know what happens when you displease YellowMonkey in any way :) — DarkFalls ^talk 05:49, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Done a while ago, now. Daniel (talk) 05:58, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Working Group login

Hi Tariqabjotu, just letting you know I've sent an email (via the English Wikipedia email function) to you with details about your Working Group wiki login details. Be sure to change your password once you log in, for security reasons! If there's any problems with the login (passwords, username not working, or anything), fire me an email and I'll try and sort them out for you. Looking forward to working with you as a fellow group member! Cheers, Daniel (talk) 03:59, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Indeed, I noticed, and everything worked out just fine. "Tariqabjotu" on the WG wiki is me. -- tariqabjotu 07:45, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Hi Daniel, I saw your message & have tested my new account there. Thanks. -- llywrch (talk) 17:22, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Hiya, I checked my queue (and spam folder) but saw nothing from you, though I did get two emails from FT2 today. Please try again, perhaps to my gmail address? Thanks, --Elonka 03:24, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Resent the password email to the email address you sent the email request to (*rereads, blinks while trying to understand what I just wrote*). Cheers, Daniel (talk) 03:35, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

VandalProof

I noticed you were a VP moderator, and wondered if you could approve me. There's a bit of a backlog at the User:AmiDaniel/VP/Approval, and I've been waiting for about 2 weeks. Thanks -- Matthew | talk | Contribs 06:27, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, I can't — see the appended note at User:AmiDaniel/VandalProof#VandalProof Moderators. Sorry :( Daniel (talk) 12:26, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Brisbane Meetup Skype Call

Hi Daniel/Archive. You have listed your name as a possible candidate for the Brisbane Wiki-Meetup Skype Call. Please note that it will begin between 12 - 12.20pm AEST (UTC+10) if there is Internet access available. If you wish, you may add me, the conference call organiser, to Skype - e.wikimedia is my username. Thanks. — E ^talk 08:59, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

So that's around 11:30 my time? I may be able to :) Will add you and wait to see if things work out on both ends. Cheers E, best wishes from all us down here to all you up there, and have fun! Daniel (talk) 12:48, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Haven't received a request for Skype yet, what's yours? — E ^talk 23:55, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Added :) Daniel (talk) 00:32, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

Tlatos

Full support from Sceptre all the way. I really think that for the personal attacks TlatoSMD should be blocked. Will ^(talk) 12:46, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

<3 parodies. Daniel (talk) 12:47, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

By the way, what's the over-under spread for the number of overturns in the DRV? Will ^(talk) 12:49, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Userspace overturns are uncommon for MfD closes (much higher, probably in the black, for speedy deletions). Can't see this being overturned somehow, judging from general trends and the confrontational nature of some of the participants which kind of proves the point that this page is disruptive and shouldn't be in userspace. Daniel (talk) 12:50, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

You might want to restore my close, by the way. It's going into snowball territory. Will ^(talk) 14:35, 9 February 2008 (UTC)

Probably not worth the drama at this stage :( Daniel (talk) 00:33, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

Oh, by the way: a) you got onto my "people who have half a brain" page, and b) you might want to put Soviet Russia on the nationalism page per RfAr/Digwuren and RfAr/Anonimu. Will ^(talk) 00:44, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

a) {{dubious}} b) OK, noted. Daniel (talk) 00:48, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

a) Well, for Riana, sure - I just keep her there so I can get free indie music recommendations ;) Will ^(talk) 00:50, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

RFA thanks

.: RFA thanks :.

Thanks for supporting me! My RfA passed with a final tally of 5 neutrals, 1 oppose and 148 supports, a turnout I couldn't have dreamed of. I'm going to do everything I can to help out the community, help with sysop tasks, and of course, contribute to the encyclopedia. If you ever need a hand with something, feel free to give a shout! Cheers! Master of Puppets Call me MoP!☺ 17:44, 10 February 2008 (UTC)

About your comment

Hello, and thank you for commenting on my RfA. For reference, your comment was:

Per Nick. I cannot fathom to understand why a candidate would take a shot at people who opposed last time for "not knowing the difference between a block and a ban" — I opposed for that reason, and it's a perfectly legitimate one. Doing this during your second RfA showed poor judgement from where I sit. Daniel (talk) 01:56, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

Could you please point out to me where I took a shot at people who opposed last time because I didn't know the difference between a block and a ban? I'm just not seeing it. —Remember the dot ^(talk) 03:06, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

Req.

Daniel, do you mind if I steal, take, make a duplicate copy of this? And, zOMG your image at WP:BRC, I thought you were a lot older! Just goes to show what I know.... Rudget. 12:08, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

Not at all - there's a fair few copies floating around now (User:AGK/Assistance and User:DarkFalls/Helpful have both mutated off my version, which in turn was a mutation of Riana's - I simply used the icons first :D). Daniel (talk) 13:04, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

:) Rudget. 13:19, 11 February 2008 (UTC)

Soccer

OK, considering you begged! Stephen 00:58, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Omglolwtfbbq

Could you take a look at this AFD? It's been open for over a month. The nominator did not put an AFD notice on the article (I've done that), and did not create an entry in the deletion log — which is why I think it's been missed. I left a message on the nominator's userpage. I'm unsure if it should now be listed at Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Log/2008_January_7. Thank you. --Pixelface (talk) 16:40, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

Replied, sorry for the delay. Daniel (talk) 04:17, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

Thanks

One of my favorite pictures

Thank you for participating in my RfA! It was closed as successful with 74 supporting, 3 opposing, and 1 neutral. I will do my best to live up to the trust that the community has placed in me. —Remember the dot (talk) 18:49, 13 February 2008 (UTC)

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Doczilla's RfA

.: Oh, no! There goes To-ky-o! Admin Doczilla! :.

File:Godzilla(01)reverse.jpg

Thanks for !voting! Thank you for !voting in my RfA which resulted in the collapse of civilization with 92 (94?) support, 1 oppose, and 1 neutral. Blame jc37 and Hiding for nominating me, everyone who had questions or comments, everyone who !voted, everyone who tallied the numbers correctly, and WJBScribe who closed without shouting, "No mop for you!" Seriously, your response has overwhelmed me. I am deeply grateful.

Daniel Thank you for casting the 60th yea vote.

     "The bad news is time flies. The good news is you're the pilot." - Michael Althsuler

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I'm positioning this out of chronological order because those photos down there will throw off my formatting. Best, Doczilla _RAWR! 07:33, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

No problems, and congrats. Daniel (talk) 04:18, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

You were missed ........

Got em' all.

That's right, a free mugshot of SRT.

I had a great time yesterday. So did all the Indians! Where were you? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 00:52, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

Can you insert an infobox for Manoj Tiwary please? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 02:15, 15 February 2008 (UTC)

I was way too slow :) Daniel (talk) 04:18, 17 February 2008 (UTC)

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Thank you

Thank you for participating in my RfA! It was closed as successful with 58 supporting, 0 opposing, and 2 neutral. I hope to demonstrate that your trust in me is rightly placed and am always open to critiques and suggestions. Cheers. MBisanz talk 04:25, 16 February 2008 (UTC)

Best pic I've seen