* Eleven new articles have been listed in the [[WP:TBL|Project Log]] since [[1 May]].
* Eleven new articles have been listed in the [[WP:TBL|Project Log]] since [[1 May]].
* The hottest Project page this month has been [[WPT:TBP|Policy Talk]], where some lively discussion has taken place regarding the (perennial) question of the capitalisation of the letter ''T'' in "The Beatles". After seeking the comments of Wikipedian third parties unrelated to the project, the proponents and opponents concluded that the [[WP:TBP#Capitalisation of "The Beatles"|current naming policy]] was correct. The discussion had the added bonus of bringing in some new members.
* The hottest Project page this month has been [[WT:TBP|Policy Talk]], where some lively discussion has taken place regarding the (perennial) question of the capitalisation of the letter ''T'' in "The Beatles". After seeking the comments of Wikipedian third parties unrelated to the project, the proponents and opponents concluded that the [[WP:TBP#Capitalisation of "The Beatles"|current naming policy]] was correct. The discussion had the added bonus of bringing in some new members.
* Kingboyk and Lar have instigated an overhaul of the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject The Beatles/Article Classification#Changes to grading and templates|article classification system]] involving the [[template:WPBeatles|project talk page template]] and the possible use of [[User:Mathbot|MathBot]].
* Kingboyk and Lar have instigated an overhaul of the [[Wikipedia talk:WikiProject The Beatles/Article Classification#Changes to grading and templates|article classification system]] involving the [[template:WPBeatles|project talk page template]] and the possible use of [[User:Mathbot|MathBot]].
Apple Corps v. Apple Computer. A case brought by Apple Corps against Apple Computer, regarding possible infringement of a previous agreement between the two parties in respect of distribution of music, was heard in a London High Court. The story made Wikipedia's front page due to a nomination by our own Kingboyk. The story had an amusing second wave in the news and on Wikipedia; be sure to read the article on Guy Goma if you missed it!
Project News
The Beatles article has been approved for inclusion in Wikipedia Version 0.5, making it one of the first 20 articles to be selected and the first in the Music category.
Eleven new articles have been listed in the Project Log since 1 May.
The hottest Project page this month has been Policy Talk, where some lively discussion has taken place regarding the (perennial) question of the capitalisation of the letter T in "The Beatles". After seeking the comments of Wikipedian third parties unrelated to the project, the proponents and opponents concluded that the current naming policy was correct. The discussion had the added bonus of bringing in some new members.
Project member (and "co-instigator" of The Beatles Project) Lar was made an Administrator. Project member Kingboyk (the other guilty party) has been awarded a Music Barnstar for his contributions, including his work within The Beatles Project, and has also stewarded the KLF article to Featured Article status this month. Sometimes-contributor ZincOrbie has also been awarded a Barnstar for his work on the Badfinger article. Congratulations to all!
The Beatles have been in the real world news recently, but work on The Beatles Project continues as before. This newsletter keeps you up-to-date with what has been happening with the project and, perhaps more importantly, what needs to be done (see the "Issue of the Month" above and the "To Do List" below-left).
If you've just joined, add your name to the Participants section of Wikipedia:WikiProject The Beatles. You'll get a mention in the next issue of the Newsletter and get it delivered as desired. Also, please include your own promotions and awards in future issues. Don't be shy!
Lastly, this is your newsletter and you can be involved in the creation of the next issue (Issue 003 – July 2006). All and any contributions are welcome. Just let yourself be known to any of the undersigned, or start editing!
As the project is currently just starting, our more experienced editors are working on the project infrastructure, classifying articles, and listing/assessing red links. Your assistance is welcome. If you would prefer to just edit - and why wouldn't you? - we have a choice selection of red links to turn blue and articles to clean! Now let's get busy.
Project: Add {{WPBeatles}} to the talk pages of all Beatles-related articles. Send a newsletter to members, canvas for new members, and coordinate tasks. Enter articles classed as stubs into this list (under To Expand) and also list articles needing cleaning and other work here.
If you complete one of these tasks, please remove it from the list and add your achievement to the project log.
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