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Good news - for me anyway

Hello DB. My copy of Marketa Lazarová arrived today. When I went to order it I was pleasantly surprised to see that The Navigator: A Medieval Odyssey had finally made its way to DVD so I picked it up as well. I have a BBQ to go to tonight so it looks like the weekend will be spent in the Middle Ages :-) BTW I was glad to see A Woman of Paris added to the list. From everything I've read and the documentaries I've seen I sense that Edna had a special place in Chaplin's life. After their romantic relationship ended they stayed friends which was not the case with the other women he became involved with - well until Oona anyway. Enjoy your weekend. MarnetteD|Talk 20:35, 31 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Evening MD. Excellent. I do hope I don't disappoint you with it! There was just something about it for me which ticked all the boxes. It's something I think you'd have to watch several times to fully appreciate. Yes, also saw one of F. W. Murnau's earlier films. Both a treat. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:39, 31 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

All I can say is yowza DB. Not only did it tick all the boxes - It ticked boxes that I didn't know that I had or had forgotten in their entirety. As I just finished watching it I know that it is going to take me awhile to put everything into words. OTOH there are a couple things I can say. First, visually it is stunning a) B&W is so striking and the film would have been less in color b) two days ago I rewatched AK's The Idiot so (even though it is in the 90's here I have a good winter chill going :-) Second, and this may only apply to me, there is something about a watching a film where I don't know any of the actors other performances - it is as though they only inhabit this set of characters. Of course this is a bit shortsighted but it also adds to my initial reaction to this film. I look forward to future viewings of the film because, as you say, my appreciation will grow. That is such a hallmark of our favorite films and directors. MarnetteD|Talk 04:19, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Glad you enjoyed it. The strength for me aside from the cinematography was the music. Soul stirring. I think it was more the combination of the two rather than particularly good acting or screenplay or whatever. At times it gave me chills and stunned me. But they did seem realistic characters, as I say it was like being transported back in a time machine to medieval times, a special viewing experience.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:32, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Sands Hotel and Casino

The article Sands Hotel and Casino you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Sands Hotel and Casino for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 21:01, 31 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Congrats! - I just nominated another GA, Schauet doch und sehet, ob irgend ein Schmerz sei, BWV 46, which I would like to see on DYK on 9 August ;) - perhaps I will be bold enough to insert "tsunami aria" by then, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:40, 31 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! I'm still on a break from reviewing myself for a few weeks though. If I review yours I'll have to do half a dozen others from FA and GA!♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:43, 31 July 2015 (UTC)[reply]

No worries, I found one, and when you get back to reviewing you will have a choice of others, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:55, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Grats! I had peeked at it when I saw you working on it. I really do like your overviews and the general flow of your writing. ChrisGualtieri (talk) 00:12, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers. I could look at photographs of vintage Vegas and read about it all day. I may do some more old Vegas casinos if We hope is up for it. The original Thunderbird Hotel should have its own article. Something like Caesar's Palace though is a core article which I might work on.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:02, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The Beverly Hills Hotel

Thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia. Regarding your edits to The Beverly Hills Hotel, it is recommended that you use the preview button before you save; this helps you find any errors you have made, reduces edit conflicts, and prevents clogging up recent changes and the page history. Thank you. Magnolia677 (talk) 11:03, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Magnolia677: And it is recommended that you refrain from calling (straight) BLP men like Jay Leno "gay" in edit summaries you asshole.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:10, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

My error indeed. I got it right here though. Such a potty mouth you are. Magnolia677 (talk) 20:11, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A watching admin can decide if this against a BLP is a blockable offence.♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:15, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Photomontage is in and I'm now going to start on the old photos and floor plans for the original hotel. Will post the file links here after I get them uploaded. We hope (talk) 15:49, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Files-We hope (talk) 17:22, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, a gallery I think would be best.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:18, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Alan Light has a Flickr album from a 2009 stay at the hotel. Haven't seen all the photos but know Light is very kind about CC licensing that works for WP. You might want to take a look through it. We hope (talk) 21:49, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Great find! Calliopejen1 Can you upload them to the commons with the tool?♦ Dr. Blofeld 05:48, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of A Dog's Love

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article A Dog's Love you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 16:21, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Intertranswiki

Do you want a round of Dutch RC biographies for this month? I've picked up enough redlinks doing the Dutch monasteries. Eustachiusz (talk) 20:13, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps later in the month, yeah.♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:31, 1 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of A Dog's Love

The article A Dog's Love you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:A Dog's Love for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 11:41, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of A Dog's Love

The article A Dog's Love you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:A Dog's Love for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 12:21, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Piccadilly

The article Piccadilly you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Piccadilly for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Tim riley -- Tim riley (talk) 13:01, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Varanasi

The article Varanasi you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:Varanasi for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of West Virginian -- West Virginian (talk) 16:40, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of The Beverly Hills Hotel

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article The Beverly Hills Hotel you nominated for GA-status according to the criteria. This process may take up to 7 days. Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments you might have during this period. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 19:40, 2 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Irataba

Thank you for your part in it, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 07:14, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers Gerda, I'm sure Montanabw will also be delighted ;-)!♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:34, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of Varanasi

The article Varanasi you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Varanasi for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of West Virginian -- West Virginian (talk) 14:21, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@West Virginian: A superb review, what the article needed. Thankyou kindly!♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:28, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Dr. Blofeld: It was a sincere privilege as always! Keep me posted when your next article is ready for review. -- West Virginian (talk) 15:16, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Your GA nomination of The Beverly Hills Hotel

The article The Beverly Hills Hotel you nominated as a good article has been placed on hold . The article is close to meeting the good article criteria, but there are some minor changes or clarifications needing to be addressed. If these are fixed within 7 days, the article will pass; otherwise it may fail. See Talk:The Beverly Hills Hotel for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 20:40, 3 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

An award for you!

		The Hinduism Award
		To Dr. Blofeld, for taking Varanasi to GA status! Keep rocking and continue the good work! — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 06:23, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Ssven2: Cheers Ssven! A core article no doubt. Funny you should mention "keep rocking", I was playing my guitar pretty loudly (yet only 1.5 of 10 on my 100 watt Marshall ;-)) with my looper pedal last night and out of the corner of my eye I noticed some neighbours watching me through the window! Obviously I was a spectacle worth watching/listening to haha! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:32, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

What a coincidence, LOL. My next semester has just begun. So far, so good. Won't be able to watch films for a while though. Will continue to do so probably in November this year, when the semester ends. I will continue to edit here though for the time being. — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 06:34, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ah well, you've managed to see a great deal in the last few weeks though. I'm sure you're glad I recommended some of them!♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:58, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks to you, I have managed to see a lot of gems! It was truly a delightful experience.

— Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 07:05, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Ssven2: If you have time still try to see No Way to Treat a Lady if you can!♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:12, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

An award for you

	The Shiva's trident
	For bringing the article of one of my favourite places, Varanasi to GA status. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 07:31, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thankyou Pavanjandhyala! Several people need to put it on their watchlist though to stop it attracting lists of businesses and schools in CAPLOCKS ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:35, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

A barnstar for you!

	The Special Barnstar
	For being able to churn out so many Good Articles like a bad case of diarrhoea - I really do wish I had your skill and patience. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 09:38, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Haha, thanks Ritchie333!! Well, I tend to go through productive phases, other times I can't be arsed, but at the moment I see the need to promote articles to GA!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:33, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I just choked on my coffee, but thanks for the laugh Ritchie333. I am amazed at how many of these you are able to do Dr. B and only wish that someone would get interested in doing the same for WomeninRed articles. I keep asking for a production line because I do not think that one person can do it all. As you say, it is phases. Congrats on another GA. I nominated Margaret Anderson for DYK. SusunW (talk) 15:39, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@SusunW: If you want to be truly helpful, you could have a look at Draft:Zella Jackson Price and see if there's any way of getting it up to mainspace. Rhonda wrote it and I tried to grab every source I can find, but it still didn't take. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 15:48, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ritchie333 lemme finish my re-write of Sue Bailey Thurman and I'll take a look. We truly, truly, truly need to get them to rewrite these notability guidelines. They exclude so many women because the reviewers take them way too literally. If I have 10 sources each saying a person is notable, though each sources may only include one line, how does that not meet notability? The way they are written, most editors assume you must have multiple complete articles on the person, which for historic women, that would be a rarity. If I have a web page from her university, a web page from the government of her country, a news article on women's day, a news article on the organization she worked for, none explicitly about her but all reliable sources claiming the woman was the first doctor, lawyer, or even baker, why is that not notable? Aggravates me to no end. SusunW (talk) 15:59, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I have Kathleen Andrews on my watchlist, not because I'm developing it (while there's probably more you can say about the first female bus dispatcher in Edmonton, Alberta, it'll be in local sources I can't find) but because I was paranoid somebody would come along and delete it with a rationale of "not enough sources". Or, I was looking up Jade's Crossing, a very well known local and poignant landmark, many news sources over several years, that I recall trying to look up here and discover it didn't even have an article. Or The Mariposa Trust, which AFAIK got speedy deleted three times before somebody (ie: moi) stopped bean counting the sources and used a bit of nous. I need to lie down because I'm feeling fed up. Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 16:08, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Ritchie333 WEARESOINAGREEMENT (WASIA) I have no idea even how to propose that they relook at this but add to it the whole no original sources nonsense. I get no original sources by the person involved but please tell me how a passport record or a census record or a university document created at the time of an event would be a less reliable as a source than a newspaper or magazine or book article created years after the fact with incorrect dates????? The guidelines as written leave no room for common sense. SusunW (talk) 16:36, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

The original reason for that guideline is because low profile people didn't want personal details like their date of birth exposed. Are you happy to tell everyone in a very public area on the internet how old you are - of course you're not! So we only publish that information when we have evidence that the person involved is happy to share it, or if it's "out in the open" anyway. I'm mentioned it before, but Keith Moon and Elisabeth Sladen did a pretty good job of fooling everybody how old they really were. Anyway, that's why the guideline was in place. Of course, there are situations where it doesn't apply, such as somebody who's been dead for 150 years, for instance, and there's nothing more bloody infuriating than somebody shouting some magical WP incantation of a policy or guideline without explaining what it means or why it applies! Ritchie333 ^(talk) ^(cont) 16:42, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@SusunW: Thankyou! Yes, I don't think GA needs a massive amount of work, just fairly adequate and written properly. I find I work best at either GA level or quick stubbing. More often than not now though I'm in the frame of mind that after 14 years, there's certaun core articles on here which really should be GA minimum and that's priority. I find it difficult to mass produce decent start/B class articles like you and Aymatth on a massive range of topics. I'm unlikely to write a start class article on a Mexican feminist or something, but if it was a core article on a Mexican actress or something I might be attracted in getting it to GA. I think Wp:Women should aim to get an article on a woman up to GA status a month alongside the stubbing work. Some of those Argentine actress articles you expanded might be worth it. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:39, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Okay so do Tita 3:) you know I love my rogues. ;) I nominated my first GA on María Teresa Ferrari we'll see how it goes. SusunW (talk) 16:45, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Eeks Susun, I would quickly remove the subst:GAR from the talk page on that one, it's more a C class article. The lede especially doesn't summarise the article.Amelia Bence has potential, we could aim to get that one up to GA, but hold off on nomming before it's ready!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:53, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

I am never going to learn how to do it if I don't jump off a cliff and do one. It may just not be my thing, but Montanabw said I should try one. If nothing else, it will be a learning experience. I guess I don't really care which woman you do, I just think it'd be lovely to have a Latina done. SusunW (talk) 17:00, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

It's not a "hit and hope" thing though LOL. I guess it takes some time before you have a good idea of what constitutes a good article. For GA Ferrari would need more adequate career coverage, more than just one section. It would need to be highlight the major aspects of her life and career and have a lede which effectively summarises her career. I don't want to deter you but you'd be much better off nomming one of the Argentine actresses you expanded as a first attempt. As you've nommed María Teresa Ferrari now, I'd do my best to further improve in the meantime if I was you!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:04, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Rosiestep: You and Susun could make a hotlist of core women articles you'd like to see brought up to GA status, and each month you could make it a goal to produce one GA together. I'd be happy to help out, especially if it's an actress.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:45, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

@Ritchie333: Would her having sung at Carnegie Hall pass muster for notability? (She says in her most southern drawl while batting her lashes) [1] I also find an article from 1967, so she was not a flash in the pan. Working on it. SusunW (talk) 19:39, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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Your GA nomination of The Beverly Hills Hotel

The article The Beverly Hills Hotel you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:The Beverly Hills Hotel for comments about the article. Well done! If the article has not already been on the main page as an "In the news" or "Did you know" item, you can nominate it to appear in Did you know. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 13:21, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

If you can't find something here, you're not trying. :-) We hope (talk) 13:45, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Cheers WH, can you work out a 4-6 image montage of the interior for the article for the rooms section? I've moved up the celeb montage.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:59, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Lahia

Hey, since you created Districts of North Sumatra any idea if Lahia actually exists? I couldn't find any sources. --NeilN ^{talk to me} 20:14, 4 August 2015 (UTC)[reply]

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+Hey, since you created [[Districts of North Sumatra]] any idea if [[Lahia]] actually exists? I couldn't find any sources. --[[User:NeilN|<b style="color:navy">Neil<span style="color:red">N</span></b>]] <sup>[[User talk:NeilN|<i style="color:blue">talk to me</i>]]</sup> 20:14, 4 August 2015 (UTC)