As governments and universities around the world take a more active interest in Wikipedia's accuracy and reach, Wales talks about his site's new status. "I'm not sure if we are becoming a default 'official' source of information" he tells us, "but we are certainly the first port of call for hundreds of millions of people already." Wikipedia has evolved from the hobby of amateur enthusiasts to a fully-financed priority of academics and government agencies looking to improve what is quickly becoming the world’s first source of information. Just last month, the United States National Archives announced a "Wikipedian In Residence," a full-time liaison to the Wikipedia community.
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Feed SubscriptionNoren keeps Wales Open lead as McDowell implodes
Alexander Noren has maintained his lead at the Wales Open after a third round in which defending champion Graeme McDowell slumped to an 81 and fell 11 strokes off the pace.
Read More »Noren leads McDowell by 1 at Wales Open
Four days after qualifying for his first U.S. Open, Alexander Noren overcame windy conditions to shoot a 4-under 67 Friday and lead defending champion Graeme McDowell by one stroke after the second round of the Wales Open.
Read More »Monty on a mission to protect British Open record
NEWPORT, Wales (AP) -After posting his worst halfway score in Europe in 20 years, Colin Montgomerie's major mission now is to protect a proud qualifying record for the British Open that stretches a little longer.
Read More »Horne’s 64 leads Wales Open; McDowell 3 back
South African journeyman Keith Horne led the Wales Open after shooting a 7-under 64 in the opening round Thursday, with defending champion Graeme McDowell trailing by three strokes at Celtic Manor.
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