An idea for ya.
I went on to Google News.. did a search for 'OpenStreetMap' then down at the bottom it gives you options. You can subscribe to the RSS Feed of it and add it to your Google Reader, and also add a iGoogle Gadget. This way, you will always be up-to-date on where and when OpenStreetMap is making the news :)
... But hopefully where will be a way for wiki.openstreetmap.org to be able to show a news feed :)
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So at least for me, this helps in keeping me motivated to keep on mapping, and passing the hurdles(mostly technical) so then the map book can be made :) Its great to see whats being accomplished so far.

Cheers,
Happy Mapping