Wikimania-l July 2013

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by C C 05 Oct '15

05 Oct '15

Dear Wikimania, Are we allowed to bring guests along with us to the Conference? Thanks,Cornelieus Chen

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Francophones Wikimania Hong Kong 2013
by Benoit Rochon 09 Aug '13

09 Aug '13

(English follows) Bonjour à tous, Lors de Wikimania DC 2012, les chapitres francophones se sont rencontrés pour la première fois avec la volonté de discuter de WP-fr, de nos projets respectifs et d'une collaboration entre les chapitres francophones de Wikimédia. Je tâte actuellement le terrain pour voir si nous pourrions nous rencontrer encore une fois cette année, à Hong Kong. Bien sûr, cette rencontre est à l'état embryonnaire mais je me porte volontaire pour nous dénicher un endroit et organiser cette rencontre. Seriez-vous partant ? Voir la page de la rencontre sur Wikimania HK<http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Rencontre_Francophone> (veuillez suivre cette page). _________________________ Hello everyone, At Wikimania DC 2012, the francophone chapters met for the first time with the aim to discuss WP-fr, our respective projects and collaboration between francophone Wikimedia chapters. I am currently testing the waters to see if we could meet again this year in Hong Kong. Of course, this meeting is in its infancy, but I volunteer for find a place to meet and organize this meeting. Would you be in? See page of the meeting on Wikimania HK<http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Rencontre_Francophone>(please follow this page). Benoit Rochon -- Chargé de projet / Project manager Wikimédia Canada 3450, rue Saint-Denis, suite 180 Montréal (Québec) H2X 3L3 1-800-249-1216 WikimediaFoundation.org/Benoit Rochon<http://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/User:Benoit_Rochon/fr>

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Hong Kong tips
by Sumana Harihareswara 08 Aug '13

08 Aug '13

I happened to get this and thought others might like it. -Sumana -------- Original Message -------- Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2013 18:22:09 +0900 From: Jon Robson <jrobson(a)wikimedia.org> I just arrived so thought I'd share a few of my findings so far in case they are useful. Hong Kong express train is 100HKD and takes you directly to Kowloon or Hong Kong Station. I'm staying in Hong Kong island at the moment and grabbed a taxi from the HK station. 3 mile taxi cost me about HKD40. I'm guessing the airport has them but I arrived jetlagged and late so I delayed getting one and Des Voeux Road near Central/Hong Kong station has lots of sim cards with data plans [1] for all you data nerds.. I got a data prepaid sim card there from the 3Shop for HKD$198. It was a little confusing but I'm pretty sure it will cover me for my whole trip (see if you can decipher the plan - they all look like this [2]) It's worth getting one as the mobile Wikipedia Nearby page shows a few places in need of photos - I already sorted one of them out :-) [3]. It's very hot and wearing jeans is the worst idea ever. I just spent a day in them and from now on I will be wearing 3/4 length cargo pants. The shopping malls are the best refuges ever in this heat, when walking make sure one is always nearby. I already found an awesome Michelin starred dim sum place for all you dim sum lovers. I'd recommend a visit whilst here [4]. See you all soon! [1] https://maps.google.com/maps?q=%09Shop+1,+G%2FF,+Unicorn+Trade+Centre,+127+… [2] http://www.three.com.hk/website/appmanager/three/home?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel… [3] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:MobileDiff/566116338 [4] http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/sr2.htm?shopid=7204

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presentation clinic
by phoebe ayers 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Hello Wikimaniacs, I hope everyone is getting excited about Wikimania! This year for the first time I'm hosting a "presentation clinic", the day before the conference officially starts. * Thursday, August 8 * 15:30-17:00 * Room N002 * http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Submissions/Presentation_clinic The idea is to have some time to practice your Wikimania talk and get feedback before you deliver it "live". We will also have a discussion about some general aspects of presenting, including sharing best practices and tips on things like slides, answering questions, etc. Practicing a presentation ahead of time can help anyone, even the most experienced presenters, give a better and more memorable talk. But especially if you are new to presenting, are nervous about it, or just want some additional feedback I hope that the clinic will help you give a better presentation. It will only be successful though if both experienced and new presenters attend! So please sign up if you're interested, and remember to drop by with your presentation on Thursday. best, -- phoebe -- Phoebe Ayers - phoebe.ayers(a)gmail.com support Wikimedia: http://donate.wikimedia.org

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[Wikimania] Please tell us your arrival time!
by Deryck Chan 07 Aug '13

07 Aug '13

Hello Wikimaniacs, (You're receiving this email because you've registered for Wikimania 2013, or subscribed to wikimania-l) *Get excited for Wikimania! To help us plan to receive you, would everyone attending Wikimania 2013 please fill in this Google form to tell us when you're arriving: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RSfefkv0EK99q0wbJ28ZFGzGtv97lM4POMdBYg-l5Ro * All responses are strictly confidential and can only be accessed by the Wikimania 2013 local team. Thanks! Also if you're attending Wikimania 2013 but aren't subscribed to wikimania-l, please do so now as it is the primary channel with which we make announcements concerning the conference :) https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l See you in Hong Kong! Deryck Chan Global engagement coordinator, Wikimania 2013

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Panic phones!
by Deryck Chan 04 Aug '13

04 Aug '13

Hello Wikimaniacs, Because we're here to show you awesome hospitality, there will be two panic phones at Wikimania 2013! They are: (+852) 97657894 - Deryck Chan (general enquiries & HKBU dormitory) (+852) 90772757 - Samuel Chan (transport & PolyU venue) If you're in panic, just call either of us regardless of what your problem actually is. Both of us are prepared to handle any problem our fellow Wikimaniacs might have :) *Save these numbers into your phones now!* Both numbers are temporary numbers which are posted publicly for the purposes of Wikimania 2013, and will be disposed of afterwards. Our personal numbers will also remain operational throughout Wikmania. See you in Hong Kong! Deryck & Samuel

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Wikimania DevCamp
by aude 02 Aug '13

02 Aug '13

We invite folks attending Wikimania to join the DevCamp during the preconference days (August 7-8) at the main conference venue. Newbies, experienced developers and everyone is welcome. There will be a series of tutorials on topics including Wikimedia Labs, Wikidata, security and performance for developers, pywikipedia, Lua, OAuth and content handler. You do not have to do anything special to register for DevCamp. Just show up! (though you are welcome to add your name on the DevCamp wiki page): http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/DevCamp If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Cheers, Katie -- @wikimediadc / @wikidata

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Re: [Wikimania-l] Panic phones!
by keilanawiki＠gmail.com 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

I definitely want to get a local SIM card, will there be enough English labeling for me to figure out which one I need at a 7-11? Thanks! Sent from my HTC One™ S on T-Mobile. America’s First Nationwide 4G Network. ----- Reply message ----- From: "Andrew Lih" <andrew(a)andrewlih.com> To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" <wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org> Subject: [Wikimania-l] Panic phones! Date: Tue, Jul 30, 2013 12:46 PM Definitely worth buying a local SIM for phone service, mainly because it's so cheap in HK. As long as you have an unlocked GSM phone. You can pick up mobile SIM cards from 7-11 or mobile stores, for as low as HK $38 (US $5). -Andrew Lih Associate professor of journalism USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism Email: andrew(a)andrewlih.com WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 1:42 AM, Teemeah . <teemeah.wikiposta(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Thank you for the info guys! > > By the way, is it worth buying a local sim card for international calls > or should stick to VOIP providers? I don't need data plans, though. > > Thanks! > Timea > > > 2013/7/30 Andrew Lih <andrew(a)andrewlih.com> > >> Hong Kong mobile subscriber penetration rate (April 2013) 229% >> >> :) >> >> http://www.ofca.gov.hk/en/media_focus/data_statistics/key_stat/ >> >> >> >> -Andrew Lih >> Associate professor of journalism >> USC Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism >> Email: andrew(a)andrewlih.com >> WEB: http://www.andrewlih.com >> BOOK: The Wikipedia Revolution: http:/www.wikipediarevolution.com >> PROJECT: Wiki Makes Video >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:WikiProject_Wiki_Makes_Video >> >> >> On Wed, Jul 31, 2013 at 1:08 AM, Deryck Chan <deryckchan(a)gmail.com>wrote: >> >>> Hello Wikimaniacs, >>> >>> Because we're here to show you awesome hospitality, there will be two >>> panic phones at Wikimania 2013! >>> >>> They are: >>> (+852) 97657894 - Deryck Chan (general enquiries & HKBU dormitory) >>> (+852) 90772757 - Samuel Chan (transport & PolyU venue) >>> If you're in panic, just call either of us regardless of what your >>> problem actually is. Both of us are prepared to handle any problem our >>> fellow Wikimaniacs might have :) >>> *Save these numbers into your phones now!* >>> >>> Both numbers are temporary numbers which are posted publicly for the >>> purposes of Wikimania 2013, and will be disposed of afterwards. Our >>> personal numbers will also remain operational throughout Wikmania. >>> >>> See you in Hong Kong! >>> Deryck & Samuel >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimania-l mailing list >>> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >>> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimania-l mailing list >> Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimania-l mailing list > Wikimania-l(a)lists.wikimedia.org > https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimania-l > >

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Wikimedia Asia meetup
by Josh Lim 31 Jul '13

31 Jul '13

Hi guys, The annual Wikimedia Asia meetup will take place during Wikimania 2013 in Hong Kong! While there's no definite time yet, we will definitely set off a lunch day for our meeting. We have a lot of things to discuss, so I hope you guys can come in! :) For more information (and to sign up), please go to http://wikimania2013.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Asia_meeting. Regards, Josh JAMES JOSHUA G. LIM Block I1, AB Political Science Major in Global Politics, Minor in Chinese Studies Class of 2013, Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines Trustee (2010-2013), Wikimedia Philippines Member, Ateneo Debate Society Member, The Assembly jamesjoshualim(a)yahoo.com | +63 (917) 841-5235 Friendster/Facebook/Twitter: akiestar | Wikimedia: Sky Harbor http://akira123323.livejournal.com

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certificate of attendance
by Esteban Zarate 30 Jul '13

30 Jul '13

I'll need a certificate of attendance to show in my job. It may be via email. Thanks a lot!!!

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