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The article Leschi (fireboat) 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:Leschi (fireboat) for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Bob1960evens -- Bob1960evens (talk) 11:01, 5 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Bob1960evens thanks much, I'll edit the article to incorporate your suggestions within the next few days. Thanks again! LavaBaron (talk) 18:48, 5 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Walter Loving 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 Sainsf -- Sainsf (talk) 05:41, 6 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Sainsf - thanks for your feedback, I appreciate your review. I'm sorry for my delayed response, however, will make the changes you recommended within the next few days. Best - LavaBaron (talk) 18:32, 14 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi LavaBaron! Happy to make a new friend. Please go through the issues carefully, and you need not be sorry. Your article is awesome! Good luck Sainsf <^>_{Talk all words} 18:35, 14 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thanks, Sainsf! LavaBaron (talk) 18:47, 14 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hello, LavaBaron,

I have reviewed the above nomination, and have perceived a possible issue. Your input may resolve the issue.

I must add that I admire your grit in presenting this national security issue in a rational manner.

Georgejdorner (talk) 22:49, 10 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thanks for your good feedback; replied at DYK. LavaBaron (talk) 18:30, 14 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Rideau Cottage 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 Saskoiler -- Saskoiler (talk) 06:01, 11 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

The article Rideau Cottage 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:Rideau Cottage for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Saskoiler -- Saskoiler (talk) 22:21, 11 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thank you for your excellent feedback, Saskoiler - I'll make the changes you recommended within the next two days. Best - LavaBaron (talk) 18:31, 14 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Great. I've done quite a few writing reviews in my career, but this is the first GA review I've done in Wikipedia. I'd really like to develop this skill to give quality, in-depth reviews. Saskoiler (talk) 20:11, 14 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

The article Rideau Cottage you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Rideau Cottage 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 Saskoiler -- Saskoiler (talk) 17:01, 15 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

The article Walter Loving you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Walter Loving 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 Sainsf -- Sainsf (talk) 17:21, 15 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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	From a deeply touched friend to a most amiable friend with loads of good wishes! Sainsf <^>Talk all words 17:25, 15 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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On 18 March 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ground-Mobile Command Center, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "doomsday trucks" may hit the road following a catastrophic nuclear attack against the United States? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ground-Mobile Command Center. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article Rob Roy (dog) 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 Sainsf -- Sainsf (talk) 11:41, 19 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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The article Rob Roy (dog) 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:Rob Roy (dog) for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of Sainsf -- Sainsf (talk) 04:21, 24 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hai, I have put this for FLC. Can you spare some time to take a look at it.--Inside the Valley (talk) 12:35, 26 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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The article Mercados Libres Campesinos 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:Mercados Libres Campesinos for things which need to be addressed. Message delivered by Legobot, on behalf of MPJ-DK -- MPJ-DK (talk) 19:21, 27 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi there, I'm pleased to inform you that I've begun reviewing the article United States Capitol cornerstone laying 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 Sainsf -- Sainsf (talk) 06:21, 28 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

User:Sainsf, User:MPJ-DK, User:Parsecboy, User:Bob1960evens - thank you for reviewing my articles for GA status. Strangely, it seems, all of your reviews have hit while I'm out of town with limited internet access. If it's not too much trouble I was hoping you might be willing to give me some leeway in terms of the deadline for completion of corrections and edits? I anticipate being connected again during the second week of April. Thanks for your consideration. LavaBaron (talk) 13:18, 28 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi LavaBaron. I have kept Rob Roy on hold every since I saw the wiki break notice on your user page. So no worries, I expect you by the second week of April. Sainsf <^>_{Feel at home} 13:23, 28 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

No problems. I'll make a note on the GA review page. Bob1960evens (talk) 16:48, 28 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I agree, no problem at all, I will make a note on the review page so that I do not forget ;-)  MPJ-US  21:08, 28 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Same here, take the time you need. Parsecboy (talk) 11:47, 29 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

On 31 March 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Emergency Federal Register, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the United States' official journal, The Federal Register, may be suspended and replaced with the Emergency Federal Register in the event of an attack against the country? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Emergency Federal Register. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 31 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

I've re-reviewed your nomination. The hook could be made a little more interesting, and it's good to go. Alternatively, you could write up a different hook. - Mailer Diablo 06:27, 31 March 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Hi LavaBaron: A recent edit you performed at DYK has been reverted. You may want to check it out. North America¹⁰⁰⁰ 06:05, 1 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

On 1 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Presidential Emergency Facility, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that President Obama lost his cannonball, cowpuncher, and corkscrew, but retains his crown and palace? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Presidential Emergency Facility. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 10 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Premier ensemble, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the U.S. Marine Band, a U.S. military premier ensemble, is the oldest continuously active professional music organization in the United States? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Premier ensemble. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 12 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article United States military bands, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the regimental band of the U.S. Army's 369th Regiment (the "Harlem Hellfighters Band") is credited with introducing jazz to Europe during World War I? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/United States military bands. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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The article United States Capitol cornerstone laying you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:United States Capitol cornerstone laying 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 Sainsf -- Sainsf (talk) 04:21, 15 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

		The 25 DYK Creation and Expansion Medal
		Please accept this belated 25 DYK medal: you're almost due for your next one. But at least you got a pony for bonus :). Thanks for your tireless contributions, your hard work is greatly appreciated! Zanhe (talk) 16:53, 15 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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The article Leschi (fireboat) you nominated as a good article has passed ; see Talk:Leschi (fireboat) 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 Bob1960evens -- Bob1960evens (talk) 22:21, 17 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

On 18 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Documents for Contingencies (Other than a Plan D Situation) Which Justify Application of Emergency Measures on a National Scale, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that FEMA's "Other than a Plan D Situation" file includes draft legislation to waive penalties for the late-filing of income tax by persons residing in cities destroyed by nuclear attack? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Documents for Contingencies (Other than a Plan D Situation) Which Justify Application of Emergency Measures on a National Scale. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 19 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Education of the British Royal Family, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1970, Prince Charles became the first heir to the British throne to complete a university degree? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Education of the British Royal Family. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 19 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Attempted theft of George Washington's head, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during the attempted theft of George Washington's head, the body of Bushrod Washington was accidentally decapitated? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Attempted theft of George Washington's head. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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I have checked the report on you at Wikipedia:Administrators' noticeboard/Edit warring. My conclusion is that you were edit-warring, but that a block is not necessary, as long as you do not continue to edit-war. It is clear to me that you genuinely thought that your edits didn't count as edit-warring, but your reasons for thinking so were mistaken. Please read the more detailed account I gave there to see why.

Re-reading my post there, I think I may have at times expressed myself in terms which were less friendly than they might have been, considering that I believe you were acting in good faith, but it took me a fairly long time to draft the message, and I am short of time now, so rather than rewriting it all I am just asking you to excuse any wording which may seem less friendly than it might have been. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 09:33, 23 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Thanks, JamesBWatson. Can you separately look into this, where the reporter claims he/she is "gaslighting" me with the 3RR report [5] and this [6] where they bring those same taunts about "apple pie" to a simple barnstar thread on an uninvolved editor's page? I have never, in my life, seen this type of vile, taunting behavior countenanced on a noticeboard. And all this from an editor who says his/her goal is to "punish Wikipedia." I respet your ruling on the 3RR and probably agree with it but the unintended consequence is that a highly disruptive user has been heavily empowered and will take this as a cue that he/she can increase the personal vitriol to an 11. And I anticipate the full-section blankings on the article of original report will now proceed full-steam ahead. Given that, should I just go ahead and close the RfCs? They seem pointless now as the sections will be blanked regardless of outcome. LavaBaron (talk) 09:43, 23 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

The taunting edits at User talk:Kautilya3 were totally unacceptable. I have warned the editor that continuing with similar taunting may lead to being blocked, and I meant it, so please let me know if you get any more harassment from that editor. The edit you link to at the edit-warring noticeboard is a little more equivocal. It was expressed in rather silly sarcastic terms, but it may possibly have been intended to convey a genuine message. If so, it was very ill-judged, in my opinion, but I think there is enough room for doubt about what the intention was that it is best to ignore it. I have no idea what the editor meant by "punishing Wikipedia". It looks to me completely meaningless. As for your speculations about the effects on the editor's future editing, that is a bridge to be crossed if and when we come to it. I don't know about the RfCs, and I don't particularly wish to get involved with them. That is a matter for you to decide. However, please note that the decision that the existence of those RfCs does not justify edit-warring is a decision only on that one issue: it does not imply, for example, that editing contrary to consensus in those RfCs is acceptable, that the editor who filed the edit-warring report is free to edit-war contrary to such consensus, or that nothing else other than edit-warring can be done if there is problematic editing contrary to consensus. The editor who uses the pseudonym "JamesBWatson" (talk) 10:44, 23 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

That makes sense, JamesBWatson. Thanks for being so responsive and my apologies for issues I was responsible for creating by not being attentive enough to 3RR. I'll take a break from this article for a few weeks so as to let the situation deflate. Best regards - LavaBaron (talk) 04:00, 25 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

	The Barnstar of Good Humor
	For taking bad news well, and having the cheek to request your own barnstar. Much deserved! ツStacey (talk) 09:42, 23 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

Gracias, Stacey - LavaBaron (talk) 09:57, 23 April 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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On 24 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lafayette Welcoming Parade of 1824 (New York), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Lafayette Welcoming Parade of 1824 has been described as "New York's first all-out welcoming parade"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lafayette Welcoming Parade of 1824 (New York). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 25 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Woodstock Observer, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Woodstock Observer was the second attempt to establish a newspaper in Woodstock, Vermont? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Woodstock Observer. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 25 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Royal Welch Fusiliers (march), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that "The Royal Welch Fusiliers" is the only march written by John Philip Sousa for a British Army regiment? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Royal Welch Fusiliers (march). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 27 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article United States Coast Guard Pipe Band, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the United States Coast Guard tartan is patterned in a ten-thread count to represent the first ten ships of the Revenue-Marine? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 30 April 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 2014, the U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment was assigned its first female commander? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1st Cavalry Division Horse Cavalry Detachment. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 4 May 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Federal Relocation Arc, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that despite preparing for a variety of situations, many U.S. government leaders remain vulnerable to BOOBs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Federal Relocation Arc. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 5 May 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Diplomatic correspondence, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the customary salutation used in letters from one president to another is "My Great and Good Friend"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Diplomatic correspondence. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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On 7 May 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Officer of the United States, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that officers of the United States have been delegated part of the "sovereign power" of the United States? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Officer of the United States. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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Made a few friendly linkages, wording changes and updates on your Presidential transition article. Found it just as I was going to write the same new article.E.M.Gregory (talk) 19:54, 9 May 2016 (UTC)Reply[reply]

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On 18 May 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Poet Laureate of Washington, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when the office of Poet Laureate of Washington was established in 2007, it was proposed to pay the incumbent with a firkin of beer? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Poet Laureate of Washington. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, ), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

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