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Carl Cohen (businessman)

Hi, I just created this article. Could you do your magic and find some pictures of him? Thanks so much, Yoninah (talk) 13:58, 25 November 2015 (UTC)

Excellent job! I'll see what I can do.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:14, 25 November 2015 (UTC)

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DYK for Goa State Museum

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Your GA nomination of Jean Sibelius

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Cheers Tim, Ipigott all yours.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:16, 29 November 2015 (UTC)

I am pleased to inform you that you were mentioned here, pictured, - less pleased to see how many compositions by Sibelius miss an article, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:41, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

That's a good one of His Evilness!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:25, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

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Your GA nomination of Maureen O'Hara

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Cheers Jaguar, now this one's written by me ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:57, 29 November 2015 (UTC)

It's a lovely article Dr. B. Congrats. I have no doubt it will be approved as a GA. SusunW (talk) 21:01, 29 November 2015 (UTC)

Cheers SusunW, glad you like it. It's admittedly a bit production/quote heavy (largely because one of the chief books about her is her own autobiography) but sufficient for GA I think. I'd trim by about 1000 words and cut back on a few quotes before I come to the peer review/FA stage. The important thing is that it's comprehensive and all the material there. I'm moving on to Cary Grant now.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:06, 29 November 2015 (UTC)

Bessie Braddock FAC

The above article, to the PR of which you recently contributed, is now at FAC. Brianboulton (talk) 22:24, 29 November 2015 (UTC)

Indeed, and supported, fantastic work Brianboulton.♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:24, 29 November 2015 (UTC)

SRK dispute

I don't know if you have time for this, but as the FA co-author of Shah Rukh Khan I wanted to make you aware that after the article was TFA, some editor wanted to remove something from the lead, which led to a big discussion here: Talk:Shah_Rukh_Khan#perhaps_the_world.27s_biggest_movie_star.3F. Now it has escalated to a DRN here: Wikipedia:Dispute_resolution_noticeboard#Talk:Shah_Rukh_Khan.23perhaps_the_world.27s_biggest_movie_star.3F. Even the DRN volunteer is making other changes to the article without discussion, and saying that he will ask for a FAR. BollyJeff | talk 02:28, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

Annihilation of List of flamenco guitarists

Dear Dr., Re: Annihilation of List of flamenco guitarists. An editor has deleted all the redlinked flamenco guitarists but I restored them and tagged them with {{citation needed|date=November 2015}} for now.

Can you help hang references on them and/or create stubs for them? Cheers! {{u|Checkingfax}} {Talk} 05:11, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Checkingfax. It's important to add red links to lists. I'll see if I can create a few this coming week, but there's quite a lot missing which I doubt I'll feel like doing.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:29, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

Doc, a brand new editor, Natalie.Desautels used a redlink from that page and created a nice page for Canadian flamenco and classical guitarist Michael Laucke and in just 2 months out of diapers it is already getting 6000 page views per month. Yes, those red links are important and it took time for you to dig them all up. It would be a shame to lose them. Actually I just re-read the notability guidelines for lists and each list item does not need a reference unless somebody gets fussy.

Congratulations on almost nailing article 5M on English Wikipedia Cheers! {{u|Checkingfax}} {Talk} 09:47, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

Just imagining studying under Segovia, Bream and Paco de Lucia. I'd be in heaven!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:53, 30 November 2015 (UTC)

Your GA nomination of Maureen O'Hara

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DYK nomination of Frank Sinatra

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Nomination for deletion of Template:Indian cinema under construction

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Nomination of John Abdo for deletion

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Nomination of National Fitness Hall of Fame for deletion

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Craig

Craig Colony for Epileptics and Friends' Asylum for Colored Orphans may interest you or @Susun. The PD sentences need re-wording before they can be nomed, etc. --Rosiestep (talk) 15:08, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

Nice job! You know I been so lazy on here of late it's difficult to want to edit anything anymore! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:03, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

Rosiestep I did some work on the Friend's Asylum. It is still operational! SusunW (talk) 18:05, 3 December 2015 (UTC)

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Peer review

Hello Doctor! I have opened a peer review for actress Sonam Kapoor. If you have got time and interest, please leave your suggestions here. -- Frankie _talk 19:32, 4 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Ray Bloch

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Heavy rainfall

Due to heavy rainfall in Chennai, I'm not able to use Wi-Fi. Communicating through 3G at present. Wanted to inform you that I'll be back by the latter part of this week. Continue expanding Cary Grant until then, Doc.  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 15:57, 6 December 2015 (UTC)

Oh right, sorry about that, I had no idea! Waiting for the Grant books and working on Caesars Palace at the moment anyway!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:16, 6 December 2015 (UTC)

Thoughts with you and the other South Indian editors on here. I looked at that photo of Chennai Airport! Be safe!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:41, 7 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Stephanie Burns

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Films

Thanks for the recommendations, Doc. Planning to watch Rififi today (might even catch up on my French that way. It is, after all, my third language.) Might I also recommend To Sir, With Love if you haven't seen it. Poitier's superb in it.  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 04:23, 9 December 2015 (UTC)

Haven't seen that one, I'd noticed it on your list. Poitier is superb in most films though haha! I'm sure Lugnuts will also agree with me on Rififi!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:27, 9 December 2015 (UTC)

Yep, amazing film! The robbery scene is fantastic. Lugnuts ^{Dick Laurent is dead} 10:33, 9 December 2015 (UTC)

Kiss Me Deadly the same year I think has to definitely be one of the best Hollywood film noirs, the definitive noir I think. Better than many of the more hyped ones IMO.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:36, 9 December 2015 (UTC)

Saw The Night of the Hunter yesterday too. Mitchum really makes you hate him in that. Loved the scene where he loses the children who travel upriver with their father's (biological) skiff and then he sort of says "mmmmaaahhhh!!" Found it a bit funny too. Plan to watch Cape Fear today.  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 04:19, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

Watched Cape Fear (1962) today. Do watch it if you still haven't. Mitchum and Peck are in top form in it.  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 11:35, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

Yes, he's evil in that. I used to loathe Mitchum but he's steadily grown on me. Heaven Knows, Mr Allison is a good one. I don't think I've seen the original Cape Fear but I might be wrong. I still think he looked a nasty piece of work and shifty, nothing on George Raft though. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:37, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

See the original ASAP (the AFI haven't ranked Mitchum's performance #28 for nothing!), as well as To Sir, With Love and Topkapi (Another Jules Dassin film, might remind you of Rififi in terms of the heist and Peter Ustinov rocks in it!).  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 12:59, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

I'll see them when I can. I already have a head full of films I've been meaning to watch, I can't see them all! It's really going to take a at least 20 years before I see all I've been meaning to watch haha! I've been meaning to resume with the mid 70s and the 1001 book but as I was watching the Cary Grant earlier films I felt like beefing up on 30s films, a period I also love. You really must get the 1001 movies book, you can get the 2010 edition here for just 24 pence! Check out the cover of the 2013 edition♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:11, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

Glad you enjoyed Cape Fear (BTW, why the Christian cross? Is it due to Mitchum's talk about human nature? ) Life of Pi on the 2013 edition, nice! Caught up with some Kurosawa too this week (Seven Samurai, Yojimbo and Sanjuro). Mifune was great in all the three. Loved it when he imitated the old man walking and when he fell off the horse in Seven Samurai. He was badass in the next two. Such versatility!  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 16:13, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

The cross is for films which not only moved me spiritually but which have an "electric" atmosphere or creepiness to them which affect you emotionally in watching it. Cape Fear definitely has the classic elements of the latter.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:39, 10 December 2015 (UTC)

Glad you enjoyed To Sir, With Love and Topkapi. I recommend Lassie Come Home (1943) and This Sporting Life (1963).  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 10:28, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

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Congrats on this one and Caesars. Sorry, but my day went to hell in a handbasket. Long story involving iguanas, a gardener, a ladder, a cat and our patio cover. No serious injuries, though the patio cover is the worse for wear. *sigh* getting ready for people who come to the sun for winter is exhausting ... SusunW (talk) 01:38, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Freida Pinto

I know you're not very active. It's been almost two years since I invited you for a PR of this article. Now that both her career and article have advanced so well, I thought there is enough scope for this to become an FA. If you find time, can you review the article which is currently at FAC, in it's second attempt without receiving a great deal of attention? —Vensatry _(Talk) 12:17, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

I'll look on the weekend. Can't believe that was two years ago!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:41, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

Yep. Time has flown away like anything! —Vensatry _(Talk) 14:49, 11 December 2015 (UTC)

Just in case you'd forgotten this one, a gentle reminder! —Vensatry _(Talk) 15:57, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Frank Sinatra

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DYK for Hank Sanicola

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DYK for Julie Budd

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A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	For getting Maureen O'Hara, Newton House, Llandeilo and Caesars Palace to GA status!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 10:31, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

And Cal Neva Lodge & Casino haha!! Cheers Ssven, I'm glad at least somebody appreciates it!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:32, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Frank Sinatra

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DYK for Oh! What it Seemed to Be

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DYK for Caesars Palace

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A barnstar for you!

	The DYK Barnstar
	For the Frank Sinatra DYKs!  — Ssven2 Speak 2 me 12:14, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Thankyou Ssven!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:29, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Good article barnstar
	For bringing Maureen O'Hara and Newton House, Llandeilo to GA status within a span of ten days. If that wasn't enough, another GA in the form of Caesars Palace on the same day the latter was promoted. This legendary feat is surely inspirational for someone like me. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:05, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

This success of yours is a grand way to celebrate Sinatra's 100th anniversary from your side. Isn't it? Whenever i get i GA, i watch this by Michael Jackson, esp. for Billie Jean. If interested, you too can watch it. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:09, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

And Cal Neva Lodge & Casino which passed today, though that was mainly Miyagawa's. Cheers Pavanjandhyala! Nah, I'm listening to Sinatra's entire recordings all day!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:12, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy to know that, Doctor. But time flew away like nothing, isn't it? 32-years old track still remains fresh for me, mostly because of Jackson's performance. I loved it in this particular video because it broke a few conventions, say the length, that silver glow, spot lights etc. It was more spontaneous and natural yet very short. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 13:18, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Frank Sinatra barnstar

	Frank Sinatra barnstar
	Dr. Blofeld, Thank you for all the work you did on Frank Sinatra and connected articles in preparation for his 100th birthday. Great job, and much appreciated. P.S. There's an invisible barnstar behind Frank; if you want to make it visible, that would be fine by me. :) Rosiestep (talk) 14:16, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Aw thanks Rosie!! That's lovely! ♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:20, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Brilliant Idea Barnstar

Congratulations, Dr. Blofeld, for planning and executing an unprecedented 24-hour run for Ol' Blue Eyes on DYK! My internet provider unceremoniously disconnected me for 3 days over an unpaid balance, so I wasn't there to witness the drama of promoting each hook to prep and, astonishingly, how you managed to nominate and get Caesars Palace approved as a GA right before the set went live on December 12, but you did it! You are an asset to Wikipedia and someone whom all of us at DYK look up to. Bravo! Yoninah (talk) 17:38, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Yoninah! You deserve a barnstar too for your valiant efforts to write SInatra related articles, I couldn't have done it without you!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:45, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
	For putting all the hard work into the Sinatra DYKs, and if that wasn't enough, the promotion of three extra GAs in the space of one week! Truly impressive and fitting for honouring the greatest singer of the 20th century! JAGUAR  19:29, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Cheers Jaguar!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:37, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Teamwork Barnstar
	I think that the Sinatra day on DYK, as well as the work you did on taking Frank Sinatra, Caesars Palace and Cal Neva Lodge & Casino all to GA is amazing. What is even more amazing is your continued ability to get editors to work together in a manner that no one else does. You deserve every credit you get for all the work that you do. Miyagawa (talk) 19:52, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Aw thanks Miyagaw, that means a lot, without yours and Yoninah's help though I couldn't have done half of what we accomplished together for all the Sinatra related DYKs!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:01, 12 December 2015 (UTC)

Would you mind

weighing in at Verita Bouvaire-Thompson? Carptrash (talk) 19:05, 13 December 2015 (UTC)

WP:DYKSTATS

Thanks for that image of the 24-hour DYK sets. What a memory! I felt like I was riding your bandwagon for a whole month!

I think you should adjust the listing at WP:DYKSTATS to reflect the fact that there were 2 hooks and 2 images that added up to that grand total of 72,000+ hits. Also, it should be listed in the regular December 2015 listing as well. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 00:16, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

 Done[1] That was easier than I thought. Yoninah (talk) 01:02, 16 December 2015 (UTC)

Blue-eyes barnstar

	Blue-eyes barnstar
	For a unique and worthy DYK effort, exemplifying teamwork and collaboration that makes the wiki better! Congrats on the Sinatra series. Montanabw(talk) 01:57, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

Frank Sinatra Day

a result of collaboration

Thanks in a box to all who participated in making this happen (copied from the article talk, but I can't do it for all who helprd, - that's why I left it there). - When we tried to do a bit of that kind for Sibelius, we were told that we have rulez to prevent it: no DYK when the TFA is related to the subject. Bad rulez I think, not supporting collaboration which is the key element. The Sibelius hooks will keep trickling.into the new year. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:17, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

Cheers MBW!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:27, 14 December 2015 (UTC)

I didn't even know about Sinatra day! Than you so much for all your wonderful work on the world of articles that you've created. Sinatra was one of the reasons I joined Wikipedia, and to see so many brilliant editors makes me so happy. Gareth E. Kegg (talk) 16:02, 16 December 2015 (UTC)

Thankyou User:Gareth E. Kegg!! Lovely words. They weren't all created by me but thanks to Yoninah and Miyagawa and myself mainly we managed to cover a lot. There'll be some new names in there like Hank Sanicola, Jack Entratter and Carl Cohen (businessman) which a lot of Sinatra buffs will recognize and be very grateful for. We even have Frank Sinatra and Jewish causes now! I'm working on Desert Inn at the moment, Sinatra's first Vegas venue. I may consider taking on Dean Martin in the New Year after I do Cary Grant.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:35, 16 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Jack Entratter

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Wildlife of Laos

Cast your mind back eight years, to the time you created the stub article Wildlife of Laos. You included a long list of fauna found in Laos, but no references. Do you have any idea now where that information came from? Cwmhiraeth (talk) 11:01, 15 December 2015 (UTC)

No idea.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:08, 15 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for 363 Copa De Oro Road

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Cary Grant

Thanks for the comment re Cary Grant but I only fixed some referencing issues because he shows up at the Bristol cleanup list. I'm not interesting in working on that article in any depth - have plenty of other things at present.— Rod ^talk 19:35, 16 December 2015 (UTC)

Desert Inn

OK, I'm done. It really is a good-looking article now that you've found all those sources. I spent a lot of time staring at all those unsourced paragraphs but was unable to find the information online. If you don't see my note on SusunW's page, I'd like to note that that picture of the Grand Lobby seems out of place, as it was taken in 2013 and the Desert Inn was destroyed ten years earlier. Yoninah (talk) 21:47, 16 December 2015 (UTC)

Good job, yeah it looks near GA now. The lede could use some work now to reflect the article though, perhaps Rosie can look into that if she has time. The lobby image doesn't seem to fit does it? I think it was taken around 1999 but somebody just uploaded it in 2013 and claimed that was the uploading date. The focus should be on the classic Desert Inn covered in the text. I say remove it.

Next I think I'll do Ambassador Hotel (Los Angeles), which was one of Sinatra's main venues in LA. A very notable hotel and super modern for its era. No rush though, I want to get on with Cary Grant next, maybe towards the weekend.♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:30, 16 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Sheraton Skyline Hotel at London Heathrow

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The article Desert Inn 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:Desert Inn for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Jaguar -- Jaguar (talk) 16:00, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Congratulations! (How do you get these promoted so quickly? My GA noms usually wait weeks before they're reviewed.) Yoninah (talk) 17:43, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

Jaguar knows what I'm working on and when I nominate articles. He reviews a lot of them, West Virginian, Tim riley and occasionally SchroCat review others. Krimuk90 used to review a lot but he left. Generally if you nominate and don't ask somebody to review it you're going to be waiting at least 6 weeks.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:33, 17 December 2015 (UTC)

American films

I'll get back to it at some point. I haven't been so active in the past couple of months, really. --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 06:27, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for your participation

Thanks for joining the Women in Religion Virtual Edit-a-thon, 5 to 15 December 2015, hosted by Women in Red. Over 125 articles were created or expanded. Your contributions are appreciated! Hope you will also join us for the WiR Women in Music Virtual Edit-a-thon from 10 to 31 January.--Ipigott (talk) 14:35, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Laurence Tubiana

I noticed you saw I was working on this article the other day. I was amazed at how poor our coverage had been of the person who was really behind the success of the Paris climate meeting. I've expanded it quite a bit and wonder if it now qualifies for DYK. If it does, I would really appreciate having it nominated. We've been covering hundreds of women over the past two or three months but I don't think any have been as important as this one. Tubiana deserves a bit of promotion. Feel free to expand further if you wish.--Ipigott (talk) 16:19, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Yes, a nice new article. I doubt I could be of much help though.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:30, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

How can I find out if it is a candidate for DYK? I'm not very good at the mechanics and don't know which sections of the additions qualify as bone fine text.--Ipigott (talk) 21:20, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

You mean a x 5 expansion for DYK? Prose length was 600 B originally. You expanded it to 4916 B, easily a x5. Great job!♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:26, 18 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks. Perhaps I can persuade Yoninah to submit it to DYK?--Ipigott (talk) 07:51, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

@Ipigott: I nommed it for you. It's rare that I nom for DYK now but I nommed some of Aymatth's at the same time.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:02, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks. That's great.--Ipigott (talk) 12:10, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

File:Xmas Ornament.jpg

To You and Yours!

FWiW Bzuk (talk) 03:32, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Cheers Bzuk, you too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:41, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Is it an exploding bauble?--Lerdthenerd wiki defender 21:00, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

A very happy Christmas and New Year to you!
May 2016 bring you joy, happiness – and no trolls or vandals! All the best Gavin / – SchroCat (talk) 16:15, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Cheers SchroCat, you too, with a big emphasis on "no trolls" for 2016!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:18, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings

Merry Christmas Dr. Blofeld from Alan. (A. Carty (talk) 16:28, 19 December 2015 (UTC))

Thanks User:A. Carty, you too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:32, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

It's that time of the year

		Seasonal Greetings and Good Wishes
		Seasonal greetings for 2015, and best wishes for 2016. Here's to another year's productive editing, with peace, goodwill and friendship to all! Brianboulton (talk) 17:19, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

You too Brianboulton, have a great Christmas and fingers crossed for no trolls or infobox zealots in 2016!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:24, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Request

Hello there! I can understand that you might be busy but if you've got time and interest, please leave your suggestions in this peer review. I would appreciate the feedback. -- Frankie _talk 19:29, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

I already have a peer review to look at I'm afraid. I wouldn't be able to give a really good review unless I really read it very carefully, I don't feel like that right now, especially having just reviewed one! In a few days maybe I will find time to look at it!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:32, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

No problem. Merry Christmas. -- Frankie _talk 19:34, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Desert Inn

Hi, I was waiting for you to nominate it, but couldn't wait anymore! Feel free to add more hooks. Yoninah (talk) 20:31, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Oh right LOL, didn't even occur to me. Ocean what's his name usually does that within ten minutes of it passing ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:54, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Looks like you've got a very cushy system going for you – instant GAs, instant DYKs ... Yoninah (talk) 20:59, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Well, not quite instant GA, Jaguar does kindly take the time to read articles and post comments, let's respect that.♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:12, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and all your loved ones, and a joyous and prosperous 2016. All the very best from your friends: Cliftonian, Mrs Cliftonian and the two little Cliftonians. —  Cliftonian (talk)  20:35, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Lovely card, thankyou Cliftonian and family! Same to you!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:52, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

WP:VA/E/P

As stated on the top of the page, the assessments were last checked half a year ago. Thank you for your updates. Cobblet (talk) 23:05, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

No worries Cobblet, I'm glad to see that myself and Susie have contributed to vital articles! I'm working on one now.♦ Dr. Blofeld 23:08, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Likewise. I'm a big admirer of your work here. Cobblet (talk) 23:12, 19 December 2015 (UTC)

Yo Ho Ho

MarnetteD|Talk is wishing you Seasons Greetings! Whether you celebrate your hemisphere's Solstice or Christmas, Diwali, Hogmanay, Hanukkah, Lenaia, Festivus or even the Saturnalia, this is a special time of year for almost everyone!

Spread the holiday cheer by adding {{subst:User:WereSpielChequers/Dec15b}} to your friends' talk pages.

Make sure to click on both pictures to see them full size Dr. Blofeld as they will give you a chuckle. May your 2016 be full of joy and special times and many wonderful films. MarnetteD|Talk 03:42, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Cheers Marnette, you too! Nice pics, File:Our_little_Alaskan_cousin_(1907)_(14586469407).jpg for some reason actually reminds me of Nanook of the North.♦ Dr. Blofeld 07:30, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

I hadn't thought of that but it does a little. Cheers. MarnetteD|Talk 04:43, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Wikiclaus Cheer !

		Wikiclaus greetings
		Michael Q. Schmidt talkback is wishing you the happiest of Wikipedia cheer from Wikiclaus himself. This message celebrates the holiday season, promotes WikiCheer, and hopefully makes your day just a little bit better. Choose to spread smiles, fellowship, and seasonal good cheer by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone with whom you had disagreements in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Share the good feelings and the happiest of holiday spirit from Wikiclaus.

Haha LMAO, cheers MichaelQSchmidt, I mean Wikiclaus! Have a good one!♦ Dr. Blofeld 11:38, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2016, Doc, in advance! God bless you in your forthcoming endeavours in your life!  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 16:07, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Aw thanks Ssven, you too! Here's to a happy 2016 of film watching!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:27, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Same to you! Do watch my Indian film recommendations.  — Ssven2 ^{Speak 2 me} 04:07, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Yes I will, but there's such a lot to see!! Watching Parasakthi now.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:22, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Maureen O'Hara

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:01, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Season's Greetings!

Hello Dr. Blofeld: Enjoy the holiday season and upcoming winter solstice, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 18:47, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

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That's a wonderful card, thankyou Northamerica1000, you too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:19, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Nadolig Llawen

Martinevans123^{Santas Grotto} ... sends you warmest wishes for a:

"Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda"

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May the true spirit of Christmas bless you with warmth and peace! ... And "Mele Kalikimaka" (Hawaiian Merry Christmas)!!

That's an excellent card, thankyou Martinevans123, you too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:19, 20 December 2015 (UTC)

Wikipedia Problems

Greetings, Dr. Blofeld. Your user pages, particularly the one on Wikipedia Problems, are unique and interesting. Looking at the bulk and quality of your work, I can only say: it is astonishing! Your thoughts about the problems we face in WP and your suggestions are also praiseworthy. I can imagine that investing so much energy in WP has made you a more knowledgeable, compassionate and sensitive person. Please, continue your work. For the future of WP, I sincerely hope your thoughts and ideas will have the attention they deserve. You inspire others. I was a bit confused, however, with a section in the problems' page: "Harassment of women." It began as if you were trying to take away credibility from the protests and complaints. But then, just a few lines before the end, you seemed to have changed directions toward a more reconciliatory tone. Nevertheless, I thought this section contrasts with the rest of your writing and contributions. Cheers. Caballero/Historiador (talk) 08:45, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Caballero. Personally, I never see women being harassed on wikipedia, that's why. In fact I was so sure of myself on one occasion that I put my foot in it and people who had discussed it at a recent conference all turned up to complain. But apparently many women have complained about it so I'll take their word for it ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:49, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks for your quick response, Dr. Blofeld. You moved toward a wiser position, I think. Cheers. Caballero/Historiador (talk) 09:05, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks @Caballero1967: for your work too on Puerto Rican topics. The Municipalities of Puerto Rico really need a lot of work the last time I checked and cleanup. A long term goal to get them all to GA status would be good!♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:38, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

Greetings with laughter

Thank you for your wishes on top, I will publish on my talk on 24 December ;) - Thank you also for your remark in a GA review, made me think that I desperately need a GA review for a Christmas cantata for DYK, with laughter. Sorry for being late, - I thought I had expanded enough but misread the notice. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:46, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Gerda, have a good one!♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:53, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

I would review it but last review I felt that you've lost respect for me which I found uncomfortable. I told myself at the time it's not a good idea reviewing for you, which is sad, as I'd be happy to help you promote them.♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:39, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Lack of respect is about the worst thing I have been accused of. What is it that made you think so in a review? Can't have Christmas without clarifying that. -For the other question: how can I make the template for a free score an inline citation?I managed for the other two that concerned you. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:12, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

We don't perceive each other in the way we used to Gerda. The infobox warring and things which have been said has done irreparable damage. We're never going to have the respect and love for each other we once had. I vaguely recall you disagreed with/overlooked most of the things I brought up in the review and you indicated that you thought the article was perfect as it was. I remember thinking, fine, if you're going to be like that I won't bother again.♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:34, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

I am sorry to hear that, but sort of relieved. It seems to be a matter of perception and feelings on your part which I will not be able to change. It would be much worse for me if you would point me to a comment showing lack of respect. Can we agree on the following: If you (or anybody reading here) sees me making a comment that looks disrespectful, please tell me, immediately. I respect you, actually any editor building the encylopedia. Happy 2016, the year of the reader! I never loved you (nor any other editor), but perhaps that's the problem ;) - btw, I found a reviewer for the cantata and won't bother you again. - Thank you for praying for my health, - I loved that. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 13:06, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

There's two different types of love. There's editors on here I love, but not in that way if you know what I mean. You were one of those people before you got bitten by the infobox bug.♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:43, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

I follow the voice of opera and reason, waiting for you, Precious no. 2 ;) - It's an anniversary, DYK? The last work on the program, composed for the event, was the first I ever sang in choir, 10 years old. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:53, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

I've just rewritten a load of stuff about Trafalgar Square's Christmas Tree but it would be a miracle to get that on the front page on Christmas Day (it would have to pass GA today and then pass the DYK this evening!) Ritchie333 ^{(talk) (cont)} 12:31, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

Go for the miracle, always! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:53, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

Mentioned here: Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Quality Article Improvement/Post, to help a miracle. Christmas hooks in demand! Make the lead image bigger, at least for the season ;) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:28, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

I'm afraid I feel really lazy at the moment. I can't even muster up the willpower to continue with Cary Grant. Perhaps if Jimbo sent a Christmas bonus I might perk up ;-)♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:59, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

	Merry Christmas!!
	Hello, I wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year, Thanks for all your help on the 'pedia!    –Davey2010 Merry Xmas / Happy New Year 16:42, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Davey2010, you too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:48, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Dr Blofeld! :) –Davey2010 ^{Merry Xmas / Happy New Year} 19:27, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Solstice & Season's greetings

	Merry Christmas and happy New Year
	And thanks for your WP:contributions! Best wishes to you and your family. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 18:50, 21 December 2015 (UTC) |}

Cheers, you too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:51, 21 December 2015 (UTC)

Garage rock article went GA!

SPECTRE 1: It is my pleasure to inform your excellency that the Garage rock article has just gone GA, and made a DYK appearance on Dec. 15. I hope that you will be pleased that the mission has been successfully accomplished and that our organization's overall objective of world domination is one more step closer to fruition. I hope that your little white cat is pleased too. I hope that both of you have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Garagepunk66 (talk) 05:19, 22 December 2015 (UTC) Congrats! Merry Christmas!♦ Dr. Blofeld 08:12, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of El Muerto es un vivo

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Season's greetings!

Hello Dr. Blofeld: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 03:51, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

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Keep up the good work, and happy editing! (And yes, I know you've got one at the top of the page, there...) --Ser Amantio di Nicolao^{Che dicono a Signa?}_{Lo dicono a Signa.} 03:51, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

It's a nice card haha! Cheers Ser Amantio di Nicolao, you too!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:55, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Devadasu (1953 film)

It is a GAN, nominated by User:Srivin. Would you like to review it? If he does not respond, I'll address the comments. Kailash29792 (talk) 03:59, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Please sir, please do review the article.Srivin (talk) 05:59, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Best wishes for the holidays... II

		Season's Greetings
		Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season, and all best wishes for the New Year! Hafspajen (talk) 11:53, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks Hafspajen, have a great Christmas!♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:55, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Best wishes for the holidays...

		Season's Greetings
		Wishing you and yours a Happy Holiday Season, and all best wishes for the New Year! Adoration of the Shepherds (Poussin) is my Wiki-Christmas card to all for this year. Johnbod (talk) 10:26, 22 December 2015 (UTC)

Cheers Johnbod, great image as to be expected from you! Have a great Christmas and here's to a productive 2016!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 15:58, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Season's greetings!

Hello Dr. Blofeld: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, Esquivalience ^t 21:25, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

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Cheers Esquivalience, have a good one!♦ Dr. Blofeld 21:26, 23 December 2015 (UTC)

Season's greetings

	Dr. Blofeld: My granddaughter joins me in wishing you Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year 2016
	Nvvchar. 01:52, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

You too Nvvchar. Merry Christmas to you and your granddaughter who I'm sure is a fine young woman! Here's to a productive 2016!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:45, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Happy Christmas!

		Happy Christmas!
		Have a happy holiday season. May the year ahead be productive and happy. John (talk) 18:46, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Cheers John, Happy Christmas!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:45, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

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Season's Greetings

	Wishing you a Charlie Brown Charlie Russell Christmas! 🎄
	Best wishes for your Christmas Is all you get from me 'Cause I ain't no Santa Claus Don't own no Christmas tree. But if wishes was health and money I'd fill your buck-skin poke Your doctor would go hungry An' you never would be broke." —C.M. Russell, Christmas greeting 1914. Montanabw(talk)

Cheers Montanabw, here's to a great new year too!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 20:45, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Season's Greetings

Good Doctor, I didn't mean to ignore you! I've been getting so many greeting cards that I just made up one of my own. Hope you like it. Wishing you and yours a warm and wonderful holiday season. And despite what it says at the top of your talk page, I hope to see a lot of your work next year, too! Best, Yoninah (talk) 21:08, 24 December 2015 (UTC)

Cheers Yoninah! Have a great one!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:54, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Caballero/Historiador (talk) is wishing you a Merry Christmas! This greeting (and season) promotes WikiLove and hopefully this note has made your day a little better. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Happy New Year!

Spread the cheer by adding {{subst:Xmas2}} to their talk page with a friendly message.

Caballero/Historiador (talk) 04:41, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks User:Caballero1967!♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:55, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Gus Levene

Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

And now for 2016

A view of Lake Bondhus in Norway, and in the background of the Bondhus Glacier, part of the Folgefonna Glacier. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. — | Gareth Griffith-Jones |The WelshBuzzard| — 16:32, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas User:Gareth Griffith-Jones!!! All the best for the new year!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:47, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Et tu

I told him you’d been good, made lots of useful edits, did not engage in, but fought against vandalism, were always willing to come to the aid of a friend, were a downright upright editor who had generally made wikipedia a better place in 2015 than you found it in 2014.

He told me he’d keep it in mind.
Carptrash (talk) 18:02, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Merry Christmas!♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:31, 25 December 2015 (UTC)

Wishes

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2016!

Hello Dr. Blofeld, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you a heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2016. Happy editing, Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:22, 26 December 2015 (UTC) Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

Thankyou User:Pavanjandhyala, you too!!♦ Dr. Blofeld 17:22, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

I really hope i can. On the personal front, nothing to cheer about (remember September 2015?). But here, i commence my work on another favourite film of mine. Hope you help me taking it further. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 17:27, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

Doctor, i completed my part on Malliswari and have requested a c/e at WP:GOCE/REQ. What do you think of its raw, unfinished form as of now? Pavanjandhyala (talk) 15:23, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

I don't know, just let me know when you think it's ready for GA and I'll review it.♦ Dr. Blofeld 22:26, 28 December 2015 (UTC)

Sure. I've just completed watching the film again to ensure everything is perfect in the plot summary and listing of the cast. I suggest you too to watch it for my sake, at least as a reviewer before commencing the review. It is one of the best Indian films i've seen and dare i say, it is on par with Mayabazar and Mughal-e-Azam. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:44, 29 December 2015 (UTC)

I will try to see it.♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:34, 29 December 2015 (UTC)

Max Deutsch

Worth saving. 7&6=thirteen (☎) 21:47, 26 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Cal Neva Lodge & Casino

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

Essay on Encyclopedia problems

Your essay on Problems coincides with my own experience. I have been discouraged to develop the Moby-Dick article any further precisely because of the kind of discussions you describe in your "Lack of focus" sections. Editors who have nothing to add to the Herman Melville content but merely happen to pass by focus on some minor detail and start discussions that distracts and eventually discourages editors who are willing to spend hours in libraries to extract the best scholarly sources. Instead of developing the section on such important literary categories such as "Structure" and "Themes" I found myself discussing whether the book should be called a novel or not, or a detailed modification of one quotation in the lede, all initiated by editors who have no intention to join the editing process but simply disappear after the isue is dealt with. I finally gave up on the article, but it's nice to see that someone recognizes this problem. Cheers and have a good 2016, MackyBeth (talk) 08:57, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

Thanks MackyBeth, yes a lot of people have approached me approving of that essay. Even my harshest critics would agree with some of it I'm sure!♦ Dr. Blofeld 12:56, 30 December 2015 (UTC)

DYK for Desert Inn

Allen3 ^talk 12:04, 30 December 2015 (UTC)