Tomorrow your West Country initiative will be officially starting. I'm not too sure how you would like it to be announced on Women in Red. You already have a short list of missing articles on women from Devon which could serve as a basis, particularly if it could be expanded to cover Cornwall and the other parts of the West Country. Maybe Megalibrarygirl would be interested in creating a list for WiR (although it might prove to be rather difficult as I was unable to turn up any useful lists or sets of biographies)? I was also wondering whether we should make an official announcement of Women in Green. Any suggestions on how we could handle it? Perhaps Rosie has some ideas about this too?--Ipigott (talk) 06:51, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
I am working on an announcement for Women in Green. I believe it will be published on Sunday. --Rosiestep (talk) 14:20, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
No it's not tomorrow, when we said July-August we were thinking late July to August but I believe Rod will be away until August 6. It'll be August for three weeks now I think. August 8 it will start.♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:52, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
@Dr. Blofeld and Rosiestep: Would it maybe be a good idea to add the Devon women to a country redlist for England? Megalibrarygirl (talk) 18:26, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
Sounds good, we've got another five weeks before the contest begins so I'm something will be drawn up by then!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:27, 30 June 2016 (UTC)
So I don't think we need to make any further announcements on the West Country until the beginning of August. I look forward to Rosie's announcement on Women in Green.--Ipigott (talk) 13:00, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
For the record, I announced it at Wikimania during my presentation; there's a youtube of that and Commons has my slidedeck. I've been interviewed by Italian press as well as US press and have spoken about WiG each time. I think some of those interviews will be published over the weekend. There's at least 1 more interview coming up where I'll again speak about WiG. --Rosiestep (talk) 13:47, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
You have a link? Haha Project WIG, I love it! Hope we'll see some more takers for the top 100 list entries soon. I've begun drafting Audrey but not really feeling motivated right now!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:52, 1 July 2016 (UTC)
Rosiestep, is there a link then for the video?♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:47, 3 July 2016 (UTC)
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I'm sorry I didn't respond promptly to your post on my talk page. I didn't see the article until after Miyagawa improved it. I always admire your ability to rally the troops to improve articles, and I like jumping on the bandwagon to contribute. The idea of a Sinatra editathon with competition and prizes, though, is not my cup of tea. Best, Yoninah (talk) 12:03, 8 July 2016 (UTC)
It wouldn't be a "competition" Yoninah, it would be an editathon. Two weeks of editing Sinatra content around his birthday annually. Oh well, I thought it was a good idea.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:22, 8 July 2016 (UTC)
Editathons are fine with me. Just draw up a list and we'll go to it! Yoninah (talk) 18:42, 9 July 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for creating this, I have it as a draft since July 2015 but couldn't figure time for it. :) Glad you did that. JimCarter 18:37, 8 July 2016 (UTC)
RIP Kiarostami, one of the world's most respected directors. Almost 10 years ago that I got that to FA status!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:02, 8 July 2016 (UTC)
Thank you for sharing, and for the article! RIP --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:30, 8 July 2016 (UTC)
Thanks Gerda. The article could do with re-researching now to 2016 standards as there'll be a lot of books with good sources on him. There's some unsourced paragraph endings in there and some additions from others, but as early 2007 FAs go it's not bad! Does need updating sometime though.. Anybody could currently argue that it should be delisted as an FA..♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:46, 9 July 2016 (UTC)
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I never thanked you enough for your wonderful copyediting in the Sonam Kapoor article. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help. FrB.TG (talk) 08:36, 13 July 2016 (UTC)
Cheers FrB.TG that was a long time ago now!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:02, 13 July 2016 (UTC)
Well I don't think I expressed enough gratitude at the time. Anyway so I was expanding yet another list – Quentin Tarantino filmography and I recalled a little discussion about him. Who do you think are the best modern film directors. Nolan, Scorsese, Spielberg, Tarantino, Coen brothers and Eastwood are among those I admire. FrB.TG (talk) 18:00, 13 July 2016 (UTC)
I think they're all great except Payne and Anderson as I am not much familiar with their work (need to see their work though). Funny I was watching Soderberg's Traffic today but got distracted after the 20 minutes. You mentioning him was kind of a reminder to get back to it. FrB.TG (talk) 21:53, 13 July 2016 (UTC)
@FrB.TG: I urge you to see all of Payne's and Andersons' films asap, they're really among the very best. They haven't made that many films either so you could see them in a short time period! Sideways and There Will Be Blood are in my top ten of best 2000s films!♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:57, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
Watching Sideways now. FrB.TG (talk) 16:43, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
Okay so I watched the film and I think it was great. I didn't recognize many of the actors, just the protagonist (from a cheesy role in There's Something About Mary). It had really great moments and some scenes between Miles and Maya were really heartbreaking. Great film, thanks for the recommendation! FrB.TG (talk) 20:47, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
Not sure what actor you're referring to. Paul Giamatti wasn't in Mary. You should have recognized him, he's undoubtedly one of the best living actors in Hollywood!! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:56, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
Oh boy, I think I confused him for another actor. Yeah, he is definitely a really great actor – saw his filmography; seen many of his work. I see that you've only seen Zootopia from 2016; how was it? FrB.TG (talk) 21:05, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
I've seen Independence Day and Dirty Grandpa too from 2016!♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:09, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
Draft geonotice etc for The West Country Challenge[edit]
Could you take a look at a draft request for a geonotice for The West Country Challenge at User:Rodw/sandbox. I will also draft some text for a notice to go on talk pages of projects + county articles & major towns/cities in the region at some point. Feel free to edit.— Rodtalk 20:02, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
@Rodw: Yes a geonotice is ideal. I do think we'll maximise the chances of more people joining though if we mention winning £250 in Amazon vouchers. I was thinking of something short and sweet like "Win up to £250 in Amazon vouchers for participating in The West Country Challenge between 8 and 28 August!". We probably don't need to relay all of the counties, people will click it and see anyway. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:12, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
If the vouchers haven't been agreed (yet) it may be false advertising to plug them.— Rodtalk 20:14, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
We'll have to wait until it's approved yup. I don't think it'll be too long on this one as WMUK know that the Dragon one was a big success.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:23, 14 July 2016 (UTC)
@Rodw: Should be OK now as the grant has been approved.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:13, 15 July 2016 (UTC)
OK shall I put in the geonotice request? Also can you take a look at my sandbox for the draft notice for talk pages of projects and county/city articles?— Rodtalk 17:18, 15 July 2016 (UTC)
Go for it yup Rodw, make sure that the prize is mentioned though!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:51, 15 July 2016 (UTC)
Do you want me to start putting the notice (draft in User:Rodw/sandbox ) on the project pages & key articles?— Rodtalk 08:49, 16 July 2016 (UTC)
@Rodw: Give it another week I think, perhaps do it on 24-25th July, that'll give a two week notice then. Just drawn up the rules and scoring. I altered the ruling slightly for GAs though to allow people to progressively work on things throughout the month.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:59, 16 July 2016 (UTC)
OK but you may have to do it as I am away on holiday from 22nd & internet access will only be via pub wifi.— Rodtalk 18:54, 16 July 2016 (UTC)
@Rodw: Perhaps do it on the 21st then before you go?♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:30, 16 July 2016 (UTC)
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This stub might interest you: Palais de la Méditerranée. It is in the news and there's lots more in the French article. --Rosiestep (talk) 17:59, 15 July 2016 (UTC)
Funnily enough Rosie I was thinking about looking into Nice architecture later, great minds think alike ;-). Sad what happened with the ISIS attack..♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:01, 15 July 2016 (UTC)
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Hey Doc! Would you please take a look here, my first American cinema article. I will appreciate your help. Thanks! Krish | Talk 16:41, 22 July 2016 (UTC)
Haven't found any photos, but started working on book refs. Changed my last computer to Windows 10 over the weekend. This one was more of a job for some reason. Settings were changed by the new OS and every time I wasn't working, the computer hit sleep and demanded a sign-in. (I had it set not to do that previously.) Had to change a lot of settings; am now feeling sort of "comfortable" with it. We hope (talk) 13:29, 26 July 2016 (UTC)
Dr. Blofeld, would you like to nominate this for DYK, or should I? Would you like the hook to feature Sinatra or Martin and Lewis? Yoninah (talk) 19:15, 28 July 2016 (UTC)
Rosiestep, can you see if you can add anything else/or/and nom?♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:12, 28 July 2016 (UTC)
I have information to add and can do that tonight. Got side tracked somewhat on Paul "Skinny" D'Amato. It appears that he was quite influential to FS; started searching and reading both about him and the club. Am hoping to expand his article also. We hope (talk) 21:07, 28 July 2016 (UTC)
Maybe over the weekend! --Rosiestep (talk) 01:35, 29 July 2016 (UTC)
I nominated the article for DYK to get it in under the 7-day deadline; if you would like to add any more hooks, please do. Yoninah (talk) 12:54, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
Hi Doctor. Hope everything is fine. Exactly after a month, i am resuming work on Eega. It already had a copy-edit by Baffle gab1978 of the GOCE. Though nothing has been restored to normalcy in my RL, i decided to give this another attempt and am hoping to make it a better article this time. I would begin it with a peer review tomorrow. If you are free and interested, please do attend it. I agree that you are busy with the Africa editathon, but i would be happy if you and SchroCat attend it. Yours sincerely, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:42, 26 July 2016 (UTC)
I'm not busy with wiki stuff at the moment, in fact I've been spending very little time here. I'll be more active in August running the West Country project.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:45, 26 July 2016 (UTC)
Its okay. I'll manage this; all the best for your upcoming project. Meanwhile, i continue to relish watching the Indian badass Rajinikanth play an aged and subtle crime boss in Kabali, whose swag in the viral teaser reminded me of Vito Corleone in the book. What say? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 14:49, 26 July 2016 (UTC)
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Never used it so really have no idea what to do. Can you point me in the direction of some information re: how to get started? We hope (talk) 13:41, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
Also trying to work on some photos of the club. We hope (talk) 14:15, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
@We hope:[1]. What you do is crop out an area of the map that you want and click "export" at the top. For Atlantic City you crop out a map of the city and write down the coordinates and then upload and programme a location map like Template:Location map New York City. Whenever I try to do it on OSM it says exceeded bandwidth or something, never does it.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:40, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
Oh hang on I think it worked for once, trying an upload now ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:44, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
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While working on the Atlantic City clubs, I found a lot of information on Chris Columbo. A very interesting fellow-he was a musician for many, many years and was still playing at the Showboat in AC until his 1990s stroke. He lived to be 100 and was most generous with his time as far as giving it to interviewers and local historians for discussing the bygone times and music. Would like to expand his bio and also that of Skinny D'Amato. We hope (talk) 21:11, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
Didn't he work as a jazz musician and detective on a ship for years and discover the New World ;-) Agree, these are interesting places and characters, if we could get some GAs out of this it would be great. You and Yoninah are starting to put my own researching skills to shame though, you're showing me up as an over the hill editor now! How you find so much beats me!♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:17, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
To me, this means the Northern Africa contest should not include any country east or northeast of Egypt, which are not in Africa. That expanse is more than enough to work on in one month. What would you advise?--Dthomsen8 (talk) 21:26, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
Yes, I agree, but I thought relaxing the boundary to include part of the Middle East in with it would attract more contributors like Al ameerson. Obviously people who want to contribute to just North Africa can do that, and people who want to contribute to just Middle East can do that.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:38, 2 August 2016 (UTC)
Hi, I got a notification that you send one but I didn't receive any. (Probably a bug, happens often lately.) Natuur12 (talk) 07:15, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
@Dr. Blofeld: Tagging off of this, I too have a notification but no email - could you try resending? Might just be worth sending straight to (Redacted) (see history, already started getting spam) and I'll look into it immediately -- samtartalk or stalk 07:43, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
Hey, me too! Isn't Wikipedia email fun? clpo13(talk) 15:26, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
Sigh, I can't remember what I sent now!♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:44, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
@Clpo13: Ask Samtar to forward the emails.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:51, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
What is it, some sort of security system against editors you've involved with BLP disputes in or something. Because I've not said anything by email that I've not said here already..♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:52, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
You kindly noticed me expanding Bells Across the Meadows, - can you also help expanding further? It came without a source for being #36 most popular tune in 2003, also I guess it should be most popular classical tune. Meant to be linked in the blurb of th 9 August TFA, - it's mentioned but with only two unsourced sentences, I didn't want to link it. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:35, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
I'll have a look tomorrow! (Tired this evening and watching a good film!) ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:15, 4 August 2016 (UTC)
I added a bit but can find very little of substance, most hits picking up in google books are just lists of his works :-(.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:12, 5 August 2016 (UTC)
Thank you! - Did you see that I am back to red links on my user page? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:37, 5 August 2016 (UTC)
I didn't nope! I should really start more of those Bach Cantata entries sometime but the West Country contest is starting on the 8th! I'll start one now anyway..♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:39, 5 August 2016 (UTC)
Cantatas would be expanding, - still many stubs ;) - New are more the performers. More red links on BWV 161, which is up for FAC, DYK? - Will nominate the Bells now, added three recordings, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:33, 5 August 2016 (UTC)
Thank you for Eleonore Büning. She is THE opera voice of the paper, wrote the obituary of Patrice Chéreau, for example. Her most recent work was discussed here, about the woman expressing her desperation heftily, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:59, 5 August 2016 (UTC)
De nada. Yes, she seems to be quoted a lot in notable publications.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:02, 5 August 2016 (UTC)
DYK for 500 Club (Atlantic City, New Jersey)[edit]
Hi Dr. Blofeld, I hope you are doing well.. I read your notice that you are less active on wiki currently .. prefer to rarely do PRs. However, if you have the time, kindly take a look at Chinnamasta from a potential FAC perspective. She is a self-decapitated Hindu goddess, who holds her severed head in her hand and drinks blood from her wound. --RedtigerxyzTalk 17:14, 6 August 2016 (UTC)
Kailash29792 has aimed to make it an FA. Feel free to leave comments and do let me or him know if you intend to do so by pinging either of us. Thanks. — Ssven2Speak 2 me 00:26, 7 August 2016 (UTC)
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5 albert square The cast of Neighbours rang me and they told me to tell you that you're a first class Drongo and that you should rack off and do something better with your time. ;-) Have you even read WP:BEFORE?♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:50, 7 August 2016 (UTC)
I have indeed, I searched for a few days to find out more about them, couldn't find anything. I also read WP:ENT and they quite clearly fail that so I've nominated the article.--5 albert square (talk) 23:55, 7 August 2016 (UTC)
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I decided to do the B4008 as well last night as Wikipedia didn't have a Wiki page for it plus wasn't sure if Wikiproject Gloucestershire accepted roads within Gloucestershire etc for the West County Challenge (Please edit the Challenge page if required to state this), Feel free to contact me if this is correct or not. D Eaketts (talk) 08:06, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
@D Eaketts: Yep that's fine, though to start claiming points and the £10 voucher for most work in one day you'll need to edit Bristol articles over the next three days. If you don't want to win anything and are happy just contributing to Gloucestershire throughout that's fine too, just keep adding the article on the main page, cheers.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:33, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Ok, see what I can do from today. D Eaketts (talk) 08:39, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
@D Eaketts: I don't want to pour cold water on your efforts, but minor roads that run through the middle of nowhere are generally not considered particularly notable, so I've redirected it per previous precedent in a number of places (eg: Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/A4032 road, Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/B2177 road (2nd nomination)). Now, it is possible to turn that around and show that such a route was popular with highwaymen, coaching inns, accidents or WW2 bombs, in which case it does deserve a standalone article; however in those cases you tend to find the article ends up better with a different name (eg: see the textbook example of Ipswich Road, Colchester which we managed to turn into a genuinely notable encyclopedia article). Now, the good news is that there are several street articles around Bristol that do need some work and you'll easily get points for - Gloucester Road, Bristol is one, and I'm tinkering away at Stokes Croft, which is another. Ritchie333(talk)(cont) 11:18, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Oh I dunno, there's quite a lot of B roads in Wales for instance which you could write a decent start class article about. As long as there's a few sources I think the encyclopedia is better off having them! Welcome aboard Ritchie333, there's £10 Amazon voucher to win every day of this, for most work done on county in focus. So if anybody wanted to buy a few books (or CDs) and not have to pay for them this is a good way to get a helping hand ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:25, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Do you want me to leave it as a new article or change to a redirct or just wait to see what happens. D Eaketts (talk) 11:28, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Keep it for now I think, but really needs some work and decent sources if it is to stick. As it is currently it should be redirected, but let's give you a chance to work on it first!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:49, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Okay, we'll run it for the contest and if nothing happens I think a redirect is best. I certainly wouldn't AfD it because I don't think the article should be outright deleted. Part of the problem with these things is that the number you see on road signs is often the last part of the entire project, and hence a search for sources is difficult; for example, the working title of the M32 (there's an article to improve right there!) was the "Bristol Parkway", and sure enough a search for sources will get you a ton of false positives with Bristol Parkway railway station. Ritchie333(talk)(cont) 11:58, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Yes, there might be a few needing removing, always good to check!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:44, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
I see you removed Cary Grant from Core articles "as already a GA" - lots of the others are GA or FA. When I set this up I didn't know they should be excluded.— Rodtalk 19:18, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
@Rodw: Yeah, the idea was to only include articles which are below GA. Certainly articles already FA should not be on the list. I guess people can further improve GAs but the idea I think is to be improving those articles which really need the work and getting to GA status. I'll restore it if you wish, but with the Welsh list I excluded articles already GA and FA.♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:20, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
I think you need to go through all 7 core article lists as lots of the entries are GA or FA - often the articles about counties etc - I had no idea you wanted them excluded.— Rodtalk 19:34, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Well they've got to be articles that people can work on. Most articles promoted need a lot less work than most other articles.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:10, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Ding Dong Mines ;-) Excellent work, I'll add them to the main list! Are you sure? It's just a bit of fun and an Amazon voucher could buy you a book for further work here!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:30, 9 August 2016 (UTC)
I don't always work quickly enough. When I start researching something, if I find something else that seems interesting, I'm off to look that up too. ;) We hope (talk) 14:03, 9 August 2016 (UTC)
OK. Collaborations are permitted for this anyway. Just looking at King Street, Bristol and saying to Ritchie333 that most of the buildings should probably be merged if they can't be destubbed. The old library of course and probably a few others are justified in their own right though. I think that would be an interesting one to develop.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:07, 9 August 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for all of the fine editing you have performed to improve English Wikipedia. Seen you around for some years, and your article improvements, creations, and contributions are most appreciated. North America1000 12:52, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for that Northamerica1000, I've been pretty idle of late though!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:54, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
That's where it's headed for me eventually, but not yet. Overall, I enjoy Wikipedia enough to continue onward... North America1000 12:58, 8 August 2016 (UTC)
Did you know that it didn't appear? Hope it will eventually. - Expanding Büning, - isn't that nice that she wrote on Pollini whom I heard two days ago in a place we "created" together? ... that I took this image? A spoken message at the begin of the concert said that he had chosen the first set, pieces by Schönberg, to honour Pierre Boulez. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:07, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
What didn't appear?♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:07, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
Bells across the meadows, was pulled from the queue, but somehow the bot missed that. I wonder what will happen. The source for the hook was questioned, I had to go, Softlavender took care of it, - it's approved again, but I wonder what will happen next if some bot remembers that it "appeared". I wrote about six compositions, hoping that two would complement Ketèlbey as TFA, - one did for 2 hours. Music-making is better ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:14, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
That's strange, I hadn't noticed!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:09, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
It looks like kind of an edit conflict between the pulling and the set going to the Main page, - no idea what needs to be done. Asked at DYKTALK. - Different question: could you look at FAC Komm, du süße Todesstunde, BWV 161? Wehwalt caught most of the details, I bet ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:18, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
I've already got three reviews to do I think!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:19, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
No problem, just asking. It's short ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:24, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
ps: the stats were not bad for the Bells, because the fact was mentioned in the TFA blurb for Ketèlbey. For DYK, the same thing was not sourced enough ;) - it is now. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:28, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
Yes, being in the TFA summary certainly helped that!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:29, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
I always find it amazing how many hits are generated from the mere mentioning of the article title the following days, when the summary is not there. Last day today, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 09:48, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
I rarely look at DYK figures, but if I'm working on a really core actor article it'll interest me to see how much traffic it gets a month/year. DYKS only typically get a few thousand hits but people like Sinatra, Grant and Hepburn get over a million hits annually. that sort of figure it more motivating I think.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:51, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
What ho! I've recently been working on a biography of a fascinating and important figure, Josephine Butler. The lady is now at PR for comment and consideration, and if you have the time and inclination I'd be grateful for any comments you may have. Cheers – SchroCat (talk) 14:11, 9 August 2016 (UTC)
Good morning Dr. Blofeld! I need you helpless! Help me protect the article Nikolai Noskov from evil everything, including delete! If you will helping to me, I will very grateful! Thank you! --Anna Jarvinen (talk) 09:55, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
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@PamD: Hey, the current cleanup target is West Country not Cumbria ;-). Perhaps it would be better to merge it into the main settlement article? It is properly sourced after all.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:57, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
Well we enjoyed Wainwright's Cartmel Fell walk yesterday, so I had a look at the article. Including clarifying how separate it is from Cartmel. Just can't see why Ravensbarrow Lodge should have an article - all it says is that it exists and various people have lived there over time, nothing notable at all. What inspired you to create it? (And not Moor Crag, which is grade I listed?) Am I missing something? Might rattle off another Devon parish or two, but ought to get on with lots of Real Life stuff. PamD 15:53, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
I was browsing google maps I think and saw it marked.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:14, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
Hmm, people can add locations to Google maps can't they - so perhaps promotion by business owner. Anyway, you may have noticed that the redlink for Moor Crag has now gone blue...! PamD 10:49, 15 August 2016 (UTC)
Sack Friary, Bristol-still a stub or now a start? This is what's available re: the order in Bristol. We hope (talk) 13:23, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
It's debatable, I would call it a super stub personally ;-) . 1200 odd char, I think 1500 starts to look more like start class but I'll definitely add it to the list as a notable improvement, thanks!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:35, 10 August 2016 (UTC)
Any particular reason Pendennis Castle isn't a core article for Cornwall, or are you not counting it because it's already at GA? Ritchie333(talk)(cont) 12:10, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
Already a GA so shouldn't be on list.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:14, 11 August 2016 (UTC)
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Thanks for the invite. What a great idea, I'm definitely in. I wasn't ultimately able to take part in the FA drive last year, largely because of stuff going on in the real world, but I did get hold of a couple of books with the intention of doing something, and which could be of use somewhere. This is Paul (talk) 17:57, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
Glad you approve. I could have gone for an FA on it but settled for GA, too many others needing basic work to worry about that. A lot of his albums and songs really need a lot of work in particular I think.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:41, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
Ernst, I didn't know you liked Jazz. I have a question about Jazz charts. On I Can Do All Things, I removed a bunch of chart listings. Roots Music Report doesn't have an article. In AfD's, I see where CMJ can't be used for notability.
Questions are: 1) Can the charts be listed in the article? 2) Is the album notable? Bgwhite (talk) 20:26, 12 August 2016 (UTC)
Yes, I think it meets notability, though contemporary jazz really isn't my thing or something I'm knowledgeable about. Perhaps EddieHugh could offer some pointers!♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:18, 13 August 2016 (UTC)
It meets notability criteria for albums. Including radio play charts is unusual (and 67 Jazz Week-recorded "spins" in a week doesn't look impressive or worth mentioning). Links to a facebook page of images is not the way to present the information, either. Best to ask at Wikipedia:Record charts. EddieHugh (talk) 13:19, 13 August 2016 (UTC)
Thank you Ernst and EddieHugh. It did take me awhile to figure out what "Jazz" is. I've heard of Jazz (airline), Utah Jazz and Jazzy Jeff. Who knew it would be some old time music. :) Bgwhite (talk) 22:36, 13 August 2016 (UTC)
On the rules about scoring the West Country Challenge says "Uploading an original photograph (no geograph or flickr photos). Each photograph has to be of a different building to get points for each. – 5 points for any subject in Bristol, 15 points for any photograph on the hotlist." - can you clarify? I've claimed 5 points for a new pic on the 2 new articles as they were not on any list, but I'm about to upload some more which were on the projects "requested photos" list.— Rodtalk 07:12, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
If the photo was on the hotlist or one which was specifically requested then yup those are worth 15 points each, but you can only claim the points for one photo for one building subject, obviously you can't upload 20 of the same building and claim 20 X 15 points!♦ Dr. Blofeld
Thanks - but perhaps the word Bristol should be updated or made generic?— Rodtalk 07:31, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
Ah, that's an error, it was intended to be generic for the main rules haha!♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:33, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
that Stuart Holmes, whom you wrote an article about a decade ago, is also a sculptor (what I write about) and that you maybe got his birth place wrong. Or maybe I did, but I think not. Anyway, if you are bored or something, check it out. Einar aka Carptrash (talk) 10:06, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
Why, where was he born?♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:12, 14 August 2016 (UTC)
On 14 August 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Clicquot Club, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in a 1931 Prohibition-era raid on the Clicquot Club of Atlantic City, New Jersey, Federal agents "poured several thousand dollars worth of alleged whiskies and champagnes down a drain"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Clicquot Club. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Clicquot Club), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
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In case you or any of your TPSs are interested- do feel free to pass it on to anyone you know who might want to join. Josh Milburn (talk) 23:39, 16 August 2016 (UTC)
It's a good cause, but it would be difficult to do a lot towards it given my perception of Gorman while he was alive in all honesty. I do believe beneath the troublesome facade he had a good heart and was genuinely interested in promoting women's content, but I associate some of the more bitter disputes I've experienced on wikipedia with him, and can't forget that. I know a lot of people will be dismayed to read this but it's the truth. I certainly sympathize though that he had some serious conditions which may have affected him on here, and that it was sad the way in which he passes away so young. It's a good thing though that a drive is being organized to promote content in a weak area.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:27, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
Marc Cohn looks a bit like that now! He wore himself out visiting Graceland all the time ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:56, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
Interesting. Caught a few classics: For Whom The Bell Tolls, The Scarlet Claw and Compulsion. Have you seen them yet? — Ssven2Speak 2 me 09:44, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
I've seen For Whom, not the others though. I'm not really in a filmy mood right now to be honest!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:46, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
Understandable, given you are busy with the West Country Challenge (which is looking good, BTW. Taking from where Awaken the Dragon left off. :-)). Watching films for me is a great stress-buster. It relieves you of life's tensions (at least for a while though. :-)). If you are planning on doing India like the West Country Challenge, do let us Indian editors know. — Ssven2Speak 2 me 10:49, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
Try to start it in mid-November if possible. I will be free that time and can devote to it (which I very very much like to do so! ) — Ssven2Speak 2 me 11:00, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
I'll need people to sign up for it first! I'm not committing to running anything yet, but it depends on how much support there is on it. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:09, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
Sinatra was here, too. If you or We hope have anything to add (images especially welcome), please do! Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 22:34, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
Excellent start Yoninah! I created User:Dr. Blofeld/Atlantic City a while back, so I wouldn't forget! I don't know how many of them are notable, I'd guess at least half might be startable.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:29, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
@Yoninah: Sorry, only just read this, will add one shortly, nice one!♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:03, 25 August 2016 (UTC)
@We hope: Can you find a photo of Grace's Little Belmont in any of the newspapers? Can't see anything in a google image search.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:24, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
Right now, all I have is a photo of Alice Dixon Daniels at the cash register which I need to check re: non renewal. See Yoninah's TP for the tangle that needs sorting out re: Herndon Daniels. We hope (talk) 14:29, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
As part of the collective global effort to attain worldwide domination of the SPECTRE organization, I recently noticed that (concerning another project) you had mentioned something to your illustrious colleague SPECTRE#2, Ghmyrtle, about how people could do joint GA nominations. As an admittedly lower-ranking member of the organization, I did not realize that it could be done, but I would be delighted if you could show me how. I would like to do a joint GA nomination with SPECTRE#2 and SPECTRE#3 (Carptrash) for the Wrecking Crew article--if they would be interested. I humbly promise to your excellency that the article will not fail GA--failure is not an option in the SPECTRE organization. We assure you that the mission will be accomplished to your satisfaction. Thanks. Garagepunk66 (SPECTRE#273543) (talk) 02:40, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
Thanks, evil one, LOL.♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:21, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
Oh by the way, your evil highness, I was wondering if you would know the method (or formula) for doing joint GA nominations. Garagepunk66 (talk) 02:46, 21 August 2016 (UTC)
On 19 August 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Babette's, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that police always tipped off the owner of Babette's Supper Club before they raided its illegal backroom casino, and gamblers escaped through a trap door? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Babette's. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Babette's), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.
Going thru 1,000 articles in a systematic way gave me a lot of miscellaneous info that I didn't write down. I hope my comment at User talk:Casliber was at least close to being correct. Same applies below.
I think you did a lot of bot editing to start geography/muni articles in the US with US census info. I'd meant to ask you about a specific topic: settlements that have a US post office but are not counties, towns, cities, townships, or other official municipalities. There is census data on these by ZIP code. In fact businesses generally use the ZIP code data, rather than the muni data, because it's a bit finer (smaller area) and a more consistent population size. I don't think ZIP code census data should be added to all settlements, it would just confuse things where there is muni census data. I also don't think that the large paragraphs on census data should be added to the small towns I'm talking about; more like 1-3 short sentences.
I stumbled across the ZIP code census data for an atypical example for Media, Pennsylvania, and then did a few more trying to get it down to a formula for more typical examples, e.g. Upper Strasburg, Pennsylvania (add a few later). I did find one, Lima, Pennsylvania, where the data wasn't available - perhaps they closed the post office or made it part of a larger ZIP code.
I was going to ask whether - if I can get you lists of places where this might apply - you could write and implement a bot to add a couple of sentence in these article. I hope I'm clear here and not asking too much.
Hi Smallbones iI can't remember working much on US settlements, though I remember doing a few. I'm not really into geo stubbing or mass editing of settlements any longer. Not that I don't want to have a decent article on everywhere eventually, it's just when larger towns and cities need to much work it would be best to get them into shape first instead of worrying about tiny rural localities. It would be good if they could be improved though. I've never used automation BTW, though I did employ certain devices to speed up the creation process manually.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:52, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
OK, sorry for the confusion. Sometimes, for real small out-of-the-way historic places like Upper Strasburg, there is very little current info. My real sources might themselves be described as "small out-of-the-way and historic" so WP:OR rears it's ugly head. Just looking for something current. Thanks btw for all the things that you *actually do*, and for the encouragement on my modest stats efforts. Smallbones(smalltalk) 16:01, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
Upper Strasburg, Pennsylvania looks pretty decent as unincorporated communites go, and always nice to see an image. A lot of rural localities in the US are missing simple photographs and information. So badly in places that I proposed that Wiki launches a Geograph type project years back and scaled worldwide, including the US but it never came to anything.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:12, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
I would be up for a similar Geograph-type project in the US, in fact already doing something sort of similar. See List of municipalities in Pennsylvania which is/was an informal project to get pix of the 2561 municipalities in PA. After about 3 years we're up to about 2165. Now PA is about half the area (and 20% of the population) of the United Kingdom, 46,055 sq mi (119,283 km2) so it's pretty clear even getting 1 per sq. mile would be a challenge. There are similar but even less formal projects for New Jersey and Ohio. If you have any idea how to organize it more formally, without expecting UK type results, let me know. Smallbones(smalltalk) 18:53, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
I think the best thing would be a global geograph run as a sister project here. Depends if any of the developers are interested!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:10, 19 August 2016 (UTC)
You may have noticed discussions on the WP:FAC talkpage relating to various FAC issues, including the question of mentoring for first-time FAC nominators. At present only a very small percentage of the first-time noms get promoted; this can be very discouraging, and might well be turning editors away from FAC. In discussion with the FAC coordinators, Mike Christie and I have devised a simple, voluntary mentoring scheme for first-time nominators, the details of which can be found here (it hasn't gone live yet).
We hope that, as they become aware of the scheme, first-time nominators will take advantage of it. A link to the mentoring page will be included in the FAC instructions once we go live. But of course, we need mentors. We would like the scheme to kick off with a dozen or so names listed, hoping that many more will sign up eventually. Would you be prepared to act as a mentor? You incur no obligation by adding your name to the list; the extent to which you participate in the scheme is entirely a matter for you, and can vary from regular involvement to just once in a while. The objective of the scheme is to help first-time nominators who seek assistance. So please add your name here if you feel you can, or if you have queries or reservations about the scheme, please drop me a line. Brianboulton (talk) 12:34, 21 August 2016 (UTC)
When you have the time, do see Naan Kadavul at least. Its really stark realistic and based on actual happenings. Disturbing, yet great egg. — Ssven2Speak 2 me 15:41, 21 August 2016 (UTC)
Will see it once you watch Out for Justice!♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:44, 21 August 2016 (UTC)
Glad you enjoyed it. How were Arya, Pooja (the blind beggar) and Rajendran in it? "Om Sivoham" and "Pitchai Paththiram" must have struck a chord. — Ssven2Speak 2 me 13:17, 22 August 2016 (UTC)
Some of them reminded me of [2] ;-) Michel Petrucciani! Yeah Pooja 's eyes looked pretty scary. The odd thing is at times it reminded me of the leper colony in Ben Hur!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:52, 22 August 2016 (UTC)
You mean the midget. There are two of them. One is the handless ascetic. The other is actually a child artist. Do see more of Bala's films, especially his first three - Sethu, Nandha and Pithamagan. They are even more darker. — Ssven2Speak 2 me 00:47, 23 August 2016 (UTC)
Hi Dr. Blofeld, I hope everything is fine. I was wondering if you have the time.. could you take up(look at/review) the "Game of Thrones" article(Talk:Game of Thrones), That has been nominated for a "Good Article". I am trying to later hopefully get this to a "Featured Article".. and I need some one to review and tell me what to fix/do to make that happen. AffeL (talk) 21:07, 23 August 2016 (UTC)
I'm a bit busy right now to do more reviews, but it's certainly a worthy article choice which will get a massive amount of traffic so good luck on that! Perhaps Ssven2 or Krimuk90 or somebody might be willing to help review?♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:19, 24 August 2016 (UTC)
Hi Dr. Blofeld, although I am not sure exactly what is involved, I will gladly work with you to coordinate the The Africa contest. You will tell me what I need to do. Fsmatovu (talk) 22:35, 23 August 2016 (UTC)
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Hey doc, I've been trying to get The Pumpkin Eater but can't seem to do so. Do you know any place where I can get it for free online? — Ssven2Speak 2 me 07:43, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
Buy the DVD!♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:28, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article 500 Club (Atlantic City, New Jersey) you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 09:01, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
In this revert, you leave me wondering how you think my version is "not correct", or how the version you reverted to is better. As I indicated in my edit summary, it can be correct with no commas or with two, depending on whether your treat the "in January 1969" as restrictive or non-restrictive; but it is wrong to treat the stuff through there as an introductory phrase, since the sentence is trying to say "Bessell further maintained that ... Thorpe called him ..." Right? Dicklyon (talk) 16:41, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
Yes, it could be reworded to avoid commas I think. I am just wondering though why you're picking on Brian and this article?♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:43, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
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I tried adding this Wikiproject to the ratings page of Club Harlem and others, but it wouldn't work. Does something need to be done to this WP template to make it work? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 09:46, 29 August 2016 (UTC)
We need to create a project banner first! John Carter is good at that but he's not bene responding in recent weeks!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:51, 29 August 2016 (UTC)
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Have a look-fixed ;) We hope (talk) 14:03, 29 August 2016 (UTC)
The article Club Harlem you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Club Harlem for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 14:21, 29 August 2016 (UTC)
Great work, all! And thanks for taking care of the reviewer's comments so speedily, We hope! Yoninah (talk) 18:26, 29 August 2016 (UTC)
Thank you Yoninah for the amazing research you put into it!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:26, 29 August 2016 (UTC)
Certainly is! Blazing Saddles also hilarious!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:24, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
Also, of course "Putting on the Ritz" another scene of pure comic genius. I cried when I saw that... (as did the audience eventually, of course). Martinevans123 (talk) 09:43, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
OMG! When did this happen? I was just reading about him the other day! Sad turn of events! I was just getting into Mel Brooks and Gene Wilder! Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein (especially the latter) were superb comedies!! RIP. — Ssven2Speak 2 me 14:03, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
Terrible news. There is a thoughtful obituary on the B.B.C site [[3]]. A genius. Irondome (talk) 14:12, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for the link!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:20, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
I remember it well Martin! [[4]] Irondome (talk) 14:28, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
He was special. Good choices all and thanks for the links Irondome. FYI he played opposite Zero Mostel a second time in Rhinoceros (film) and it is remarkable. Parts of it are available on the web for those of you who are interested. MarnetteD|Talk 15:31, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
Sure, I don't mind. It's actually quite simple - there's a special tool that allows it to be done most easily. I just have to remember, is all, and I'm at the office at the moment. I'll try to get to it before too much longer. --Ser Amantio di NicolaoChe dicono a Signa?Lo dicono a Signa. 14:50, 30 August 2016 (UTC)
I'm on my way to improve this GA. There are already some "ill" red links (de), and more to come, in case of interest, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 16:03, 31 August 2016 (UTC)
I'm pretty busy right now with the contest stuff! Seems like a good choice for developing to FA though.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:18, 31 August 2016 (UTC)
Thanks for the encouragement, and good luck for the contest! We singers are pictured before the first of two performances here, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 20:14, 31 August 2016 (UTC)
— Ssven2 Speak 2 me 11:14, 17 August 2016 (UTC)
— Ssven2 Speak 2 me 08:51, 18 August 2016 (UTC)
This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 09:01, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
. The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:500 Club (Atlantic City, New Jersey) for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 15:02, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
; see Talk:500 Club (Atlantic City, New Jersey) for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MWright96 -- MWright96 (talk) 16:21, 28 August 2016 (UTC)
