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Revision as of 12:51, 29 August 2006

Shortcut

NOTE: To those wondering what is going on - the AID and the COTW have been merged to create one large drive that overhauls all classes of articles. The voting rules remain the same as for AID.

The Article Creation and Improvement Drive is a weekly collaboration to improve all articles to featured article status.

/History - For past winners.
/Removed - For removed nominations.
/Maintenance - ARCAID upkeep.

Collaborations
Articles
Science and technology
Miscellaneous

Introduction

To vote or nominate you have to be a registered user with at least one contribution that is not a vote. Any and all articles may be nominated except:

If you wish to help with maintenance of Article Improvement Drive (updating vote counts and such), please see this page: /Maintenance.

{{User AID}} unfolds to

This user participated in the Article Creation and Improvement Drive.




How to nominate

Here is the template for nominations: 

===[[ARTICLE]] (1 vote, stays until [[DATE ONE WEEK LATER]])===
:''Nominated [[MONTH DAY]], [[YEAR]]; needs at least 4 votes by [[DATE ONE WEEK LATER]], [[YEAR]]''

; Support:
# (sign with four tildes)

; Comments:
* (put your reason for nomination, sign again)

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  1. Copy and paste the template to the bottom of the list of nominations on this page and fill it out. It is important to use UTC time; the current time and date now is 12:26, Monday, September 30, 2024 (UTC).
  2. Under "comments" section put explanation of what work is needed.
  3. After submitting the new nomination, go to the nominated article and put {{AIDnom}}{{to do}} on the top of the article's talk page.

How to vote

Sign with "# ~~~~" on the end of the list of the article you want to vote for and then update the vote count in the subhead. Opposing votes are not counted; see approval voting. You can vote for as many articles as you like. If, after you vote, the vote count equals the "needs at least xx votes by", then add 4 to "needs at least xx votes" and add a week to date in vote count and "needs at least xx votes by" notice.

Example. You encounter this situation and decide to vote:

===[[History of the world]] (23 votes, stays until [[February 7]], [[2006]])===
:''Nominated [[December 8]], [[2005]]; needs at least 24 votes by [[February 7]], [[2006]]''

First you put "# ~~~~" on the end of the list of people who voted for that article and then change the vote count and date in following manner:

===[[History of the world]] (24 votes, stays until [[February 14]], [[2006]])===
:''Nominated [[December 8]], [[2005]]; needs at least 28 votes by [[February 14]], [[2006]]''

How the article is selected

Article with most votes on each Sunday in 00:00 GMT is selected as "The current Article Improvement Drive article". If two articles have same number of votes, the older nominee wins.

The next project article is to be selected on Sunday, September 3, 2006. 00:00 GMT (Template:DAYSTOSUNDAY)

How an article is removed from the list

Articles need four votes per week to stay on the list. If current date (September 30 2024) exceeds "stays until" date of particular article, that article entry is removed from this page and moved to page for removed nominations.

Nominations

Martin Luther King, Jr. (30 votes, stays until September 7)

Nominated July 16, 2006; needs at least 32 votes by September 7, 2006
Support
  1. Un sogno modesto 06:56, 16 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Maurreen 16:10, 18 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. A must have for WP:FA Jaranda wat's sup 02:06, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Duran 17:06, 21 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. YankeeDoodle14 23:12, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. WA Burdett 03:09, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Silence 22:43, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Davodd 20:16, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Chrisrivers 17:57, 28 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. TransNique 23:54, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. Nikkimaria 09:24, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  12. C-squared 17:29, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  13. PDXblazers 01:03, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Brianski 11:01, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Chad Hennings 23:40, 6 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Assubtleasabrick 13:28, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Kaldari 04:30, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  18. JQF 14:35, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  19. GGreeneVa 18:26, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  20. Tjss(Talk) 23:35, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  21. Ehjort 20:50, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  22. Lukobe 05:18, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  23. Durova 05:23, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  24. andrew 21:29, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  25. ClockworkSoul 21:36, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  26. Starghost (talk | contribs) 03:14, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  27. mirageinred 23:29, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  28. --Señor Purple 23:49, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  29. GRBerry 19:58, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  30. Speedystickd 23:32, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Date
Comments
  • This is a good article so far; however, it needs more attention. It could use more sources, copyediting, and a general cleanup.
  • Yes. It's past time that we make this a Featured Article; amazing that this one would receive so little attention while Rosa Parks has already been an FA for months. -Silence 22:43, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Volcano (29 votes, stays until September 16)

Nominated July 22, 2006; needs at least 32 votes by September 16, 2006
Support
  1. PDXblazers 05:24, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. YankeeDoodle14 23:13, 22 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Kingpomba 08:06, 23 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. RJH (talk) 17:29, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Silence 22:46, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. BorgQueen 07:48, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. ZeWrestler Talk 13:37, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Lukobe 21:13, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Samsara (talk • contribs) 08:14, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. —Simetrical (talk • contribs) 18:42, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. jwandersTalk 20:44, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Errabee 01:02, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  13.  Laura S | talk to me 19:39, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  14. — Catherine\talk 22:11, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Jeffklib 06:55, 14 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Avenue 08:43, 17 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Titoxd(?!?) 08:40, 20 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Durova 05:25, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  19. Daniel Collins 18:43, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  20. RexNL 22:23, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  21. Ryeguy 09:15, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  22. ClockworkSoul 21:35, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  23. Starghost (talk | contribs) 03:15, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  24. Spongesquid 17:08, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  25. mirageinred 23:30, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  26. JQF 23:38, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  27. Espresso Addict 21:13, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  28. Reticulum 6:26, August 27, 2006 (UTC)
  29. Speedystickd 23:32, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • Volcano is a featured article in two languages. They are also the key element of the geography of the Pacific Northwest, Japan, Hawaii, Sicily, and the Yellowstone region. This is also a very basic article that any encyclopedia should cover well.
  • Nice idea for a collaboration. It could use more in-line citations. :-) — RJH (talk) 17:29, 24 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • Volcanoes are important features of the entire Pacific Rim and several other parts of the world. Durova 05:25, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Death (18 votes, stays until September 2)

Nominated July 29, 2006; needs at least 20 votes by September 2, 2006
Support
  1. Lukobe 20:39, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. YankeeDoodle14 21:30, 25 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. User:Karuma 06:12, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Davodd 20:13, 27 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. —Simetrical (talk • contribs) 18:39, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. jwandersTalk 20:45, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Runa27 04:41, 5 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Ehjort 14:00, 6 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. ZeWrestler Talk 14:56, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Draicone (talk) 09:39, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. TransNique 03:29, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Mike92591 16:18, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  13. E Asterion u talking to me? 14:46, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  14. JQF 20:56, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  15. ClockworkSoul 21:35, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Green caterpillar 03:24, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Malevious 23:29, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Speedystickd 23:32, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

Christianity (28 votes, stays until September 23)

Nominated July 29, 2006; needs at least 32 votes by September 23, 2006
Support
  1. Chrisrivers 19:06, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Punkedmonkey 19:10, 29 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Concavelenz 23:35, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Un sogno modesto 04:50, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. MrCEO 15:17, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. —Simetrical (talk • contribs) 18:40, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. jwandersTalk 20:42, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. C-squared 17:31, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Arch O. La Grigory Deepdelver 20:43, 7 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. אמר Steve Caruso (desk/AMA) 16:36, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. Homestarmy 16:55, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Dave 07:17, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  13. Nikkimaria 11:41, 14 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Casey14 21:07, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  15. TransNique 03:29, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Wiki-newbie 17:52, 20 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  17. JColgan 20:15, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Atb129 00:26, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  19. RexNL 22:25, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  20. rossnixon 08:33, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  21. ...Andy120... 14:53, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  22. Irpen 18:35, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  23. Andrew c 15:29, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  24. Ehjort 18:28, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  25. Save SG-1! 21:50, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  26. GRBerry 19:59, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  27. Speedystickd 23:33, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  28. andrew 08:16, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

United Nations (28 votes, stays until September 25)

Nominated July 31, 2006; needs at least 32 votes by September 25, 2006
Support
  1. Green caterpillar 02:24, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Davodd 17:52, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. EnemyOfTheState 18:34, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Fsotrain09 22:47, 31 July 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. —Simetrical (talk • contribs) 18:41, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. jwandersTalk 20:42, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. --Lomedae 21:34, 1 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Nikkimaria 14:27, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. CG 14:58, 2 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. --TransNique 02:25, 3 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. Thelb4 08:33, 6 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Ehjort 13:58, 6 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  13. Tschroeder 22:20, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Gay Cdn (talk) (email) (Contr.) 11:56, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Duran 12:42, 11 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Jcdams 15:16, 17 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  17. Teryx 05:36, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  18. Tjss(Talk) 23:35, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  19. Wikipedia's False Prophet holla at me Improve Me 01:49, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  20. Durova 07:46, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  21. Irpen 18:36, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  22. Jdcooper 15:04, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  23. ClockworkSoul 21:34, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  24. Starghost (talk | contribs) 03:40, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  25. Espresso Addict 21:15, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  26. Speedystickd 23:33, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  27. andrew
  28. Beno1983 02:10, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

History of the World Wide Web (16 votes, stays until September 10)

Nominated August 6, 2006; needs at least 20 votes by September 10, 2006
Support
  1. Davodd 02:56, 6 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. warpozio 12:03, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Dvandersluis 13:39, 8 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. ZeWrestler Talk 15:02, 9 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. —Simetrical (talk • contribs) 00:58, 10 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. --Richy 19:11, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. TransNique 03:29, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Clay 02:10, 19 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. TAG 19:26, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Ehjort 18:29, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. mirageinred 23:31, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  12. JQF 23:40, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  13. RayBirks 14:59, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Espresso Addict 21:16, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Speedystickd 23:33, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  16. andrew 00:07, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

Pelé (10 votes, stays until September 2)

Nominated August 12, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 2, 2006
Support
  1. Jim (Talk) 23:39, 12 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. aLii 00:57, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. E Asterion u talking to me? 01:20, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. --Jersey Devil 02:11, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Draicone (talk) 09:40, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Maurreen 22:48, 20 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Stevage 10:00, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. mirageinred 23:33, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. GRBerry 20:00, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

Japan (11 votes, stays until September 4)

Nominated August 14, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 4, 2006
Support
  1. Nikkimaria 11:36, 14 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Maurreen 08:40, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Green caterpillar 12:50, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Casey14 21:07, 15 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. JQF 14:36, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Clay 02:13, 19 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Maltesedog 12:01, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Durova 17:11, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Malevious 23:28, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. Speedystickd 23:33, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • A fundamentally good article in need of cleanup and some work with NPOV. There is already plenty of good information in the article, it just needs to be brought up to standard. Nikkimaria 11:36, 14 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]


Microorganism (11 votes, stays until September 6)

Nominated August 16, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 6, 2006
Support
  1. Kafziel 15:17, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. BorgQueen 13:28, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Runningonbrains 22:12, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Durova 07:48, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Ehjort 18:30, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. ClockworkSoul 21:32, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. mirageinred 23:34, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Espresso Addict 21:17, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Tjss(Talk) 23:55, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • I was amazed that such a significant topic basically consists of three paragraphs and a "see also" section. This could be a great article if some knowledgeable people can get together on it. Kafziel 15:17, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Liquid (16 votes, stays until September 20)

Nominated August 16, 2006; needs at least 20 votes by September 20, 2006
Support
  1. --M@rēino 18:37, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Republitarian 15:51, 17 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. TransNique 03:29, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. BorgQueen 13:29, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Davodd 19:06, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Green caterpillar 20:25, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Durova 07:49, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Eshcorp 15:47, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Ehjort 18:31, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. ClockworkSoul 21:34, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. JQF 18:10, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  12. mirageinred 23:36, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  13. Walkerma 03:48, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  14. Espresso Addict 21:21, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  15. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  16. Drstuey 09:31, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • One of the main phases of matter, one of the most important concepts in chemistry, and yet there's no sections to speak of, and only one source. Needs both more layman translations and more technical detail; needs practical applications; needs history of science. --M@rēino 18:37, 16 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • An anon user changed the assessment tag last night from "Start" to Atrocious". Says it all! Walkerma 03:48, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Oceania (8 votes, stays until September 6)

Nominated August 17, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 6, 2006
Support
  1. Maurreen 06:30, 17 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Green caterpillar 13:26, 20 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Davodd 19:14, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. ZeWrestler Talk 01:32, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. RexNL 22:28, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. JQF 18:06, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

DuMont Television Network (5 votes, stays until September 1)

Nominated August 18, 2006, needs at least 8 votes by September 1, 2006

Support
  1. Litefantastic 00:13, 18 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Clay 02:17, 19 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Firsfron of Ronchester 23:22, 19 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Davodd 20:13, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Morgan Wick 20:59, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
There are six links at the bottom. I'm not sure how that translates to being largely based on a single source. I share your remaining concerns. Firsfron of Ronchester 23:49, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Kirby Puckett (4 votes, stays until September 3)

Nominated August 20, 2006; needs at least 8 votes by September 3, 2006
Support
  1. Wikipedia's False Prophet holla at me Improve Me 01:48, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. --Nishkid64 15:06, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. andrew 21:35, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Idont Havaname (Talk) 05:18, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

Aleksandr Pushkin (9 votes, stays until September 11)

Nominated August 21, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 11, 2006
Support
  1. Errabee 16:20, 21 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. KNewman 16:28, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. —Ëzhiki (Igels Hérissonovich Ïzhakoff-Amursky) • (yo?); 16:47, 22 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Kmorozov 05:40, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. RexNL 22:29, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Irpen 18:32, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Ehjort 18:34, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Wikiolap 16:48, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Cmapm 18:39, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments


Embryology (10 votes, stays until September 13)

Nominated August 23, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 13, 2006
Support
  1. Slrubenstein | Talk 15:15, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Nowimnthing 17:33, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Samsara (talk • contribs) 19:14, 23 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Peta 01:37, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. rossnixon 01:58, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Andrew c 15:30, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Ehjort 18:35, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. ClockworkSoul 21:33, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Espresso Addict 21:23, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. NCurse work 20:07, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  11. Opabinia regalis 23:55, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  12. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • This is a very important subfield of biology yet all we have is a stub. While the Evolution page has endless debates over whether creationism should be included, debates that go nowhere but consume many many hours of time by several editors (some quite capable), here is an important scientific topic practically abandoned. Lexor suggested merging it with another article - I have no objection and leave this decision to biologists. But whether merged or kept, I think this is th perfect example of a scientific topic that deserves attention and care to help make this a great encyclopedia.

In fact, if anyone actually knows an embryologist, please encourage them to contribute!

Childhood obesity (7 votes, stays until September 7)

Nominated 24 August, 2006; needs at least 8 votes by September 7, 2006
Support
  1. Stevage 09:21, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Green caterpillar 23:31, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Jdcooper 23:39, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. JQF 18:01, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Espresso Addict 21:24, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. alphaChimp laudare 01:46, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Clay 04:22, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • This is a huge topic that gets a lot of media coverage in Australia, the US, the UK and probably other countries. And our article is barely more than an ugly little stub. A massive amount could be written on the topic, with studies, media controversy, facts, figures etc etc. Stevage 09:21, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Terrorism (4 votes, stays until September 6)

Nominated August 24, 2006; needs at least 8 votes by September 6, 2006
Support
  1. Jdcooper 16:49, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Green caterpillar 23:31, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • Article is in terrible shape for such a crucial article, muddled, full of one-line sections, "does not represent a worldwide view" to a massive extent. Considering the number of hits this article must get, it should at least make sense. Lots of content there, but lots of formatting and aesthetic work to be done, as well as NPOVing. Jdcooper 16:49, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  • The article is in near-constant edit wars and has tons of long-standing arguments on the talk page. Much as I would like to see this article improved, I don't think it's a good candidate for this project. Kafziel 17:28, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Alan Cumming (3 votes, stays until September 1)

Nominated August 25, 2006; needs at least 4 votes by September 1, 2006
Support
  1. Dev920 23:28, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. JQF 18:03, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. RayBirks 15:01, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • I have written most of this article and referenced it, but the man is so damn prolific I can't actually keep up with him. Damn his being an amazing and attractive actor and phenomenal polymath! But yeah, Alan's got so many projects coming out (4 films and 2 plays this year alone, not to mention his activism, his endless town-hopping, oh, and Cumming:the Fragrance...) and he's done so much I find I can't actually write it all by myself (though if you go through the history, I've given it a good try). Please can people give me a hand with this. Alan is a good man and this is a good article, it just needs a bit more info to be GA at least. Dev920 23:28, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Brazil (4 votes, stays until September 6)

Nominated August 24, 2006; needs at least 8 votes by September 6, 2006
Support
  1. Green caterpillar 23:31, 24 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. JQF 18:05, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

Pluto (10 votes, stays until September 15)

Nominated August 25, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 15, 2006
Support
  1. Davodd 02:02, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Jeff321 04:09, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Shane (talk/contrib) 09:37, 25 August 2006 (UTC) - Get up to FA Status now that it's not a planet anymore..[reply]
  4. --M@rēino 15:41, 25 August 2006 (UTC) we should also improve the related articles, like Clearing the neighbourhood.[reply]
  5. ClockworkSoul 21:32, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. JQF 18:08, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Arch O. La Grigory Deepdelver 01:41, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. GoldenTie 17:03, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • With the recent hubbub and demotion to "dwarf planet" status, this once-fine article needs to be fixed up by us.
  • I spent 6 hours cleaning it up, if it still needs cleaning, vote. Else, unvote! :) Electrawn 01:37, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Votes removed
  1. 67.175.85.188 04:08, 25 August 2006 (UTC) Sorry, no anonymous votes Errabee 19:41, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Queen's University (9 votes, stays until September 15, 2006)

Nominated August 25, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 15, 2006
Support
  1. Speedystickd 19:02, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. ekrub-ntyh talk 20:09, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Greenmind 02:08, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Schrodingers Mongoose 18:31, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Ithinkhelikesit 23:11, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Un sogno modesto 22:58, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Tjss(Talk) 23:47, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. Adamtunis 12:49, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

Coffee (10 votes, stays until September 15, 2006)

Nominated August 25, 2006; needs at least 12 votes by September 15, 2006
Support
  1. ClockworkSoul 21:50, 25 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Iolakana•T 16:51, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. mirageinred 23:35, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. RayBirks 15:04, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Espresso Addict 21:26, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  6. Daniel Collins 19:15, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  7. Speedystickd 03:02, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  8. Tjss(Talk) 03:33, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  9. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  10. andrew 08:14, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • This is a subject very near and dear to my heart. coffee's peer, tea, is already a featured article. Now that the FA nomination of the previous object of my obsession, caffeine, seems to be coming to a successful conclusion, this article seems like a logical followup. The current status of the article is only barely acceptable in its current form, so it needs quite a bit of work to reach FAS.
  • How could anyone not vote for coffee? I've had so much coffee today, I may have to vote several more times. ;)

Psychotherapy (4 votes, stays until September 9)

Nominated August 26, 2006; needs at least 8 votes by September 9, 2006
Support
  1. Adam Konner 20:29, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. JQF 23:43, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. RayBirks 15:07, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • I removed the "Good Article" tag from this article—please see the talk page for the reasons. I think it needs a good bit of work, and given the importance and profile of this subject, I think it should be given attention soon. ~ Adam Konner 20:29, 26 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Robot (3 votes, stays until September 2 2006)

Nominated August 26, 2006; needs at least 4 votes by September 2, 2006
Support
  1. JQF 01:44, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

Wireless Zero Configuration (1 vote, stays until September 2 2006)

Nominated August 26, 2006; needs at least 4 votes by September 2, 2006
Support
  1. Mitch 06:28, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • This article reads like it was copied and pasted from a manual. I've started doing a little work on it, bringing it out of the "tone" template that was placed on it. It is a vital part of Windows XP and I can only assume Vista. It needs serious help.Mitch 06:28, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Post-Soviet states (2 votes, stays until September 3)

Nominated August 27, 2006; needs at least 4 votes by September 4, 2006
Support
  1. juppiter talk #c 08:32, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • As good a nominee as ever. Originally a COTW nom that failed, but developed into an article due to a group of editors (including yours truly) who saw its potential and vast scope. Unfortunately, all we could find were outdated sources and thus the article remains in a permanent sort of limbo. Would love to see someone (or someones) make it the featured article it could be. juppiter talk #c 08:32, 27 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom (5 votes, stays until September 11)

Nominated August 28, 2006; needs at least 8 votes by September 11, 2006
Support
  1. Duran 05:50, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. Tjss(Talk) 23:52, 28 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  3. andrew 00:04, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  4. Brian | (Talk) 04:58, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  5. Speedystickd 05:05, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

Stop, drop, and roll (2 votes, stays until September 4, 2006 )

Nominated August 28, 2006; needs at least 4 votes by September 4, 2006
Support
  1. andrew 00:12, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. TransNique 04:51, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments

1956 Hungarian Revolution (2 votes, stays until September 5 2006)

Nominated August 29, 2006; needs at least 4 votes by September 5, 2006

04:15, Tuesday 2006-08-29 (UTC)

Support
  1. Istvan 04:31, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
  2. KissL 09:13, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
Comments
  • October 23, 2006 will mark the 50th anniversary of this momentous uprising when Hungarian citizens bravely dared to expel the Soviet military. It was one of the bravest episodes of the 20th century. It would be an appropriate featured article for 23 Oct 06, but needs lots of outside help first. People close to the subject matter are often still too passionately invested in the event to objectively evaluate different points of view, thus the page has seen more than its share of argument, revisionism (its arguably the most embarrassing of subjects to diehard communists), and rancour. The wider wiki community could do it some good and put this article up as featured on its 50th anniversary. Istvan 04:31, 29 August 2006 (UTC)[reply]
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