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Clive Doucet

Clive Doucet (born 1946 ) is a Canadian writer and politician. He served as the Ottawa City Councillor for Capital Ward from 1997 to 2010 and ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Ottawa in the 2010 Ottawa municipal election, finishing third with 15 per cent of the vote. Eight years later, he again ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Ottawa, this time finishing second with 22 per cent of the vote.

Early life
Doucet was born in 1946 in London, England to an Acadian serviceman from Grand Étang and an English war bride. Doucet grew up in the city of Ottawa, Ontario, having moved there at the age of six. He also spent some of his youth in St. John's, Newfoundland. Doucet was raised as a Catholic, and his mother was Protestant. He became a Quaker in 1980. He first came to Ottawa in his teens when his father worked there. Doucet played for the Carleton Ravens football team for one season, and then moved to the University of Toronto. A football injury took him out of that sport and into the sport of rowing. He received a master's degree in urban anthropology from the University of Montreal. In his younger days, he spent a summer working in a rock copper mine in British Columbia and helped build the National Arts Centre as a construction worker. Before entering politics, Doucet was a municipal affairs policy advisor.

Politics
In the 1997 regional elections, Doucet ran for Ottawa-Carleton Regional Council in Capital Ward, which includes The Glebe, Old Ottawa South, Old Ottawa East, part of Riverview Park, Carleton University, and Heron Park. He was an activist against the proposed Bronson Freeway, which propelled him to victory.

Central to his political platform has been the creation of a light rail rapid transit system across Ottawa manifested to date with the O-Train demonstration project (today's Trillium Line).

On 6 July 2010, Doucet announced his candidacy for Mayor of Ottawa in the 2010 Ottawa municipal election. Doucet joined a record number of 115 candidates running for municipal office in 2010, of which 15 challenged mayoral incumbent Larry O'Brien. Doucet placed third with 15 per cent of the vote.

During the 2018 Ontario election campaign, Doucet volunteered in Ottawa Centre for NDP candidate Joel Harden.

On July 27, 2018, Doucet announced that he would once again be running for Mayor of Ottawa in the 2018 Ottawa municipal election. Doucet placed second behind incumbent mayor Jim Watson who he had also lost to in 2010. He won 22% of the vote.

Doucet announced he will be running for the Green Party of Canada in the 2019 Canadian federal election in the riding of Cape Breton—Canso, the riding of his secondary residence of Grand Étang, Nova Scotia.

Publications
Throughout his career, Doucet has been a writer of novels, poetry, plays, and non-fiction, often writing about his Acadian roots. His most recent book, Urban Meltdown: Cities, Climate Change and Politics as Usual, was published by New Society Publishers in 2007. In its review, The Walrus wrote "When Doucet speaks from the firm ground of experience as city councillor, his sharply logical solutions to municipal problems seem both hopeful and achievable."

Fiction

 * Disneyland Please, novel, 1978, shortlisted for the W.H. Smith First Novel Award
 * John Coe's War, novel, 1983
 * Gospel According to Mary Magdalene, novel, 1990
 * The Priest's Boy, linked short stories, 1992

Non-fiction

 * My Grandfather's Cape Breton, originally 1980, republished in 2003 – a memoir of summer boyhood visits to his grandfather on the family farm on Cape Breton Island in the 1960s.
 * Lost and Found in Acadie (2004), a meditation on Acadian history, the Great Expulsion of 1755 and his visit to the Second Acadian World Congress in Louisiana in 1999.
 * Notes from Exile, 1999 – profiles his visit to the 1994 First Acadian World Congress in New Brunswick.
 * Acadian Memories, 2005 – collaboration with photographer Francois Gaudet, a coffee table book keepsake of the Third Acadian World Congress held in Ste Anne, Nova Scotia in 2004.

Poetry

 * Before Star Wars, 1981
 * Debris of Planets, 1993
 * Looking for Henry, 1999 – an epic poem meditating on the deportation of Acadians in 1755 contrasted to the defeat of the Metis Nation in 1885, and how the victors get to write history.
 * Canal Seasons, 2003

Plays

 * Hatching Eggs, National Arts Centre, 1976
 * A Very Desirable Residence, Penguin Performance Company, 1978
 * Chicken Delight, CBC Playhouse (radio), 1978
 * May the Best Man Win
 * The Chez Lucien is Dead (with Wayne Rostad)

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Nishisenboku, Akita

Nishisenboku (西仙北町) was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,333 and a density of 61.36 persons per km2. The total area was 168.40 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Nishisenboku, along with the city of Ōmagari; the towns of Kamioka, Kyōwa, Nakasen, Ōta and Semboku; and the village of Nangai (all from Senboku District), merged to create the city of Daisen.

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Kakunodate, Akita

Kakunodate (角館町) was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan. In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 14,138 and a density of 90.26 persons per km2. The total area was 156.63 km2.

On September 20, 2005, Kakunodate, along with the town of Tazawako, and the village of Nishiki (all from Senboku District), was merged to create the city of Semboku.

The town is famed for its well-preserved samurai houses and the proliferation of cherry trees. It is a popular destination for hanami, or cherry blossom viewing. It is sometimes referred as 'the little Kyoto of Tōhoku' (みちのくの小京都 Michinoku no sho-Kyōto).

There are the ruins of Kakunodate Castle, and Kakunodate Matsuri is an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property. This city also hosts a "fire and snow" festival featuring kamakura snow domes each winter.

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Rokugō, Akita

Rokugō (六郷町) was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 1603, it was the site of a rebellion by rōnin loyal to Onodera Yoshimichi.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,061 and a density of 180.77 persons per km2. The total area was 39.06 km2.

On November 1, 2004, Rokugō, along with the town of Senhata and the village of Sennan (all from Senboku District), merged to create the town of Misato.

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Tazawako, Akita

Tazawako (田沢湖町) was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 12,471 and a density of 18.56 persons per km2. The total area was 672.06 km2.

On September 20, 2005, Tazawako, along with the town of Kakunodate, and the village of Nishiki (all from Senboku District), was merged to create the city of Semboku.

Eponymous Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan at 423 meters. The town has several popular onsen.

The area is served by Tazawako Station, which is served by the Akita Shinkansen and the Tazawako Line.

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Kyōwa, Akita

Kyōwa (協和町) was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,948 and a density of 36.12 persons per km2. The total area was 247.74 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Kyōwa, along with the city of Ōmagari; the towns of Kamioka, Nakasen, Nishisenboku, Ōta and Semboku; and the village of Nangai (all from Senboku District), merged to create the city of Daisen.

Noted people from Kyowa

 * Hitoshi Okuda

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Nangai, Akita

Nangai (南外村) was a village located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the village had an estimated population of 4,529 and a density of 45.82 persons per km2. The total area was 98.85 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Nangai, along with the city of Ōmagari; and the towns of Kamioka, Kyōwa, Nakasen, Nishisenboku, Ōta and Semboku (all from Senboku District), merged to create the city of Daisen.

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Semboku, Akita

Semboku (仙北市) is a city located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 24,045  in 10,398  households, and a population density of 22 persons per km2. The total area of the city is 1093.56 km2.

Geography
Semboku is located in the mountains of east-central Akita Prefecture, bordering on Iwate Prefecture and the Ōu Mountains on the east. Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan, is located in the center of the city borders. Parts of the city are within the borders of the Towada-Hachimantai National Park.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture Iwate Prefecture
 * Akita
 * Kitaakita
 * Kazuno
 * Daisen
 * Hachimantai
 * Shizukuishi
 * Nishiwaga

Climate
Semboku has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Semboku is 9.7 C. The average annual rainfall is 2180.4 mm with July as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.1 C, and lowest in January, at around -2.6 C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Semboku peaked in the early 1960s and has since declined to pre-1920 levels.

History
The area of present-day Semboku was part of ancient Dewa Province. During the Edo period, the area came under the control of the Satake clan, who had been relocated to Kubota Domain from their former holdings in Hitachi Province. After the start of the Meiji period, the area became part of Semboku District, Akita Prefecture in 1878. The town of Kakunodate was established on April 1, 1889 with the establishment of the modern municipalities system.

The city of Semboku was established on March 22, 2005, from the merger of the towns of Kakunodate and Tazawako, and the village of Nishiki (all from Semboku District).

Government
Semboku has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral city legislature of 18 members. The city contributes one member to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of the Akita 3rd District of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Semboku is based on agriculture, forestry and seasonal tourism. The city is a noted producer of craft beer, soy sauce and miso.

One event that attracts many tourists is the Rokugō Kamakura Festival, which is held each February 11 to 15.

Education
Semboku has seven public elementary schools and five public middle schools operated by the city government and one public high school operated by the Akita Prefectural Board of Education. The prefecture also operates a special education school for the handicapped.

Railway
East Japan Railway Company - Akita Shinkansen East Japan Railway Company - Tazawako Line Akita Nairiku Jūkan Railway - Akita Nairiku Line
 * Tazawako – Kakunodate
 * Tazawako - Sashimaki -  Jindai - Shōden - Kakunodate
 * Tozawa - Kami-Hinokinai - Sadōri - Ugo-Nakazato - Matsuba - Ugo-Nagatoro - Yatsu - Saimyoji - Ugo-Ōta - Kakunodate

Local attractions

 * Tamagawa Hot Spring has the highest flow rate of any hot spring in Japan at 150 liters/second, which feeds a 3 meter wide stream with a temperature of 98 degrees C. The water from Tamagawa Hot Spring is also very acidic.
 * Towada-Hachimantai National Park
 * Lake Tazawa – the deepest lake in Japan
 * Ōfuka Onsen
 * Kakunodate samurai residences

Twin towns — Sister cities
Semboku is twinned with:
 * 🇯🇵 Ōmura, Nagasaki, Japan, since July 18, 1979
 * 🇯🇵 Sanuki, Kagawa, Japan, since September 28, 1996
 * 🇯🇵 Shinjō, Yamagata, Japan, since July 27, 1996
 * 🇯🇵 Takahagi, Ibaraki, Japan, since July 27, 1996
 * 🇯🇵 Hitachiōta, Ibaraki, Japan, since November 21, 1998

Noted people from Semboku

 * Ayako Fuji, musician
 * Norihisa Satake, politician
 * Shigehiro Taguchi, basketball player
 * Yasuhiko Takahashi, wheel gymnastics acrobat

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Nishiki, Akita

Nishiki (西木村) was a village located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the village had an estimated population of 5,793 and a density of 21.86 persons per km2. The total area was 264.95 km2.

On September 20, 2005, Nishiki, along with the towns of Kakunodate and Tazawako (all from Senboku District), was merged to create the city of Semboku.

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Ōta, Akita

Ōta (太田町) was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,491 and a density of 72.47 persons per km2. The total area was 103.36 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Ōta, along with the city of Ōmagari; the towns of Kamioka, Kyōwa, Nakasen, Nishisenboku and Semboku; and the village of Nangai (all from Senboku District), merged to create the city of Daisen.

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Senhata, Akita

Senhata (千畑町) was a town located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,258 and a density of 94.29 persons per km2. The total area was 87.58 km2.

On November 1, 2004, Senhata, along with the town of Rokugō and the village of Sennan (all from Senboku District), merged to create the town of Misato.

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Sennan, Akita

Sennan (仙南村) was a village located in Senboku District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

As of 2003, the village had an estimated population of 8,050 and a density of 195.58 persons per km2. The total area was 41.16 km2.

On November 1, 2004, Sennan, along with the towns of Rokugō and Senhata (all from Senboku District), merged to create the town of Misato.

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Senboku District, Akita

Senboku District (仙北郡) is a rural district located in Akita, Japan.

At present time (as of June 2013), the district consists of only the town of Misato with an estimated population of 20,771 and an area of 168.36 km2. All of the city of Senboku, most of the city of Daisen and part of the city of Yokote were formerly part of Senboku District.

Towns and villages

 * Misato

History
The area of Senboku District was formerly part of Dewa Province, and was originally created out of Hiraka District in the year 870. Dewa Province was divided into the provinces of Ugo Province and Uzen Province following the Meiji Restoration on January 19, 1869, with the area of Semboku becoming part of Ugo Province. At the time, the area consisted of one town (Kakunodate) and 181 villages formerly under the control of Kubota Domain. Akita Prefecture was founded on December 13, 1871.

With the establishment of the municipality system on April 1, 1889, modern Senboku District, with one town (Kakunodate) and 37 villages was established.

 * 1891 – Ōmagari and Rokugō were elevated to town status.
 * 1897 – Kanazawa was elevated to town status.
 * 1902 – Kariwano and Jinguji were elevated to town status.
 * 1922 – Nagano was elevated to town status.
 * 1953 – Obonai was elevated to town status.
 * May 3, 1954 – The city of Ōmagari was established.
 * March 31, 1955 – Jinguji was renamed Kamioka, Nagano was renamed Nakasen.
 * September 30, 1956 – The southern portion of the town of Kanazawa was merged into the city of Yokote.
 * 1957 – The town of Obonai became the town of Tazawako.
 * April 1, 1969 – Kyōwa and Ōta were both established.
 * April 1, 1974 – Senboku was established.
 * March 1, 1986 – Senhata was elevated to town status.
 * On November 1, 2004 – the towns of Rokugō and Senhata, and the village of Sennan were merged to create the town Misato.
 * On March 22, 2005 – the towns of Kamioka, Kyōwa, Nakasen, Nishisemboku, Ōta and Semboku, and the village of Nangai were merged with the city of Ōmagari to create the city of Daisen.
 * On September 20, 2005 – the towns of Kakunodate and Tazawako, and the village of Nishiki were merged to create the city of Semboku. Following this merger, Senboku District was left with only the town of Misato.

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Masuda, Akita

Masuda (増田町) was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 8,733 and a density of 117.68 persons per km2. The total area was 74.21 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Masuda, along with the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Omonogawa and Ōmori; and the villages of Sannai and Taiyū (all from Hiraka District), was merged into the expanded city of Yokote.

Notable people

 * Tōshirō Ishida

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AEG G.I

The AEG G.I (originally designated as the K.I) was a three-seat, twin-engined German biplane bomber aircraft of World War I. It was tested and found to be viable for air-fighting in the latter half of 1915 but performed poorly, necessitating the development of the AEG G.II.

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Hiraka, Akita

Hiraka (平鹿町) was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 14,394 and a density of 227.32 persons per km2. The total area was 63.32 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Hiraka, along with the towns of Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa and Ōmori; and the villages of Sannai and Taiyū (all from Hiraka District), was merged into the expanded city of Yokote.

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AEG G.II

The AEG G.II was a German biplane bomber aircraft of World War I developed from the AEG G.I, with more powerful engines. The G.II was typically armed with three 7.92 mm (.312 in) machine guns and 200 kg (440 lb) of bombs. The bomber suffered stability problems, and many G.IIs were fitted with additional vertical tail surfaces on each side of the fin and rudder to improve flight handling characteristics.

This aircraft was the second assignment of Baron von Richthofen prior to becoming a pilot.

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AEG G.III

The AEG G.III was a German biplane bomber aircraft of World War I developed from the G.II. Like its predecessor, it was only built in small numbers and saw limited operational use, mainly far from the main fronts of the war.

Operators

 * German Empire
 * Luftstreitkräfte

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AEG G.IV

The AEG G.IV was a biplane bomber aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Allgemeine Elektrizitäts-Gesellschaft. It saw action during the First World War with the Luftstreitkräfte (Imperial German Army Air Service).

The G.IV was developed from the AEG G.III, featuring various refinements to power, bomb-load, and dimensions; specifically, it featured double the bomb capacity of the AEG G.II. Introduced to service during late 1916, the G.IV managed to achieve some operational success in both reconnaissance and direct combat missions. Because of its relatively short range, the G.IV served mainly as a tactical bomber and thus operated close to the front lines. It initially flew both day and night operations in France, Romania, Greece and Italy, but was increasingly restricted to night missions as the conflict progressed. Many night operations were considered nuisance raids, conducting without any specific targets other than the intention of disrupting enemy activity at night and achieving some collateral damage at best.

Some officials concluded that the G.IV was still inadequate in terms of offensive capacity and performance, thus further improvements were sought. A single specialised G.IV was converted into an armored, anti-tank gunship, the G.IVk (Kanone) with two 20 mm Becker cannon, but it did not see action. The G.IV would be the last in the series to see action as, while development of the improved G.V did proceed, the Armistice of 1918 that brought an end to the combat came into effect before this successor could become operational.

Design and development
The Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft (A.E.G.) G.IV was derived from the earlier G.III; according to the aviation historians Peter Gray and Owen Thetford, it was only a slight refinement of its predecessor. Designed from the onset to operate as a tactical bomber, the designers opted to incorporate various relatively modern technologies of the era, including onboard radios and electrically heated suits for the crew.

Unlike the other German twin-engined Großflugzeug-class ("G") bombers, such as the Gotha G.V and the Friedrichshafen G.III, the G.IV featured an all-metal welded-tube frame that made the aircraft considerably more durable than most of its contemporaries. This design choice resulted in a relatively high structural weight despite its compact size for a twin-engine aircraft. The fuselage was constructed as one complete unit, instead of using sub-assemblies. In addition to the fuselage, the tail unit also made use of steel tube construction. Aside from plywood paneling on the nose, the exterior was covered by fabric. The tail unit featured a particularly tall rudder, which necessitated unconventional bracing to the upper longeron; the tail fins also featured a relatively unorthodox high camber.

The G.IV was powered by a pair of Mercedes D.IVa six-cylinder water-cooled inline piston engines; cooling was provided via automotive-type radiators positioned immediately aft of the propellers. These engines were mounted via a complex array of steel struts to the lower wing spars and braced against the upper longerons of the fuselage; somewhat unusually, there was no connecting struts between the engine and the upper wing. The wings comprised a fixed central section with detachable swept outer panels of composite construction, that being a pair of 50 mm diameter steel tube spars and solid wood ribs. To lighten the wing structure, strategically-placed holes were drilled and, besides loose threading, no solid connection between the ribs and the spars were made; several of the ribs were also false. The upper wing featured large balanced ailerons that shared a similar profile to that of the AEG C.IV. The undercarriage comprised a relatively sturdy tailskid and a pair of wheels, each one mounted directly beneath each engine and equipped with shock absorbers.

The G.IV was relatively well equipped in terms of armament, being capable of carrying a warload of 400 kg (880 lb). At the port side of the rear cockpit were a pair of tracks for carrying 25 lb bombs, an additional bomb rack was fitted between the rear and forward cockpits underneath the floor. Provisions for the carriage of up to five 50 lb bombs, one underneath each wing and up to three beneath the fuselage, were also made Bomb release was controlled from the forward cockpit. The G.IV was typically flown by a three-man crew, although a fourth could be readily accommodated when required. The rear gunner's cockpit was located on the top of the fuselage, being equipped with a hinged window in the floor for viewing and fending off pursuing aircraft. When suitably configured, dual flight controls (with the notable exception of the ailerons) could be furnished, although this facility was of limited use outside of emergencies.

Several experimental modifications were made to the G.IV. A version with increased span and three bay struts, the G.IVb, is known to have been built. Furthermore, the aircraft was also converted into an armored, anti-tank gunship, the G.IVk (Kanone) with two 20 mm Becker cannon, however, this model is believed to have never entered service.

Operational history
The G.IV entered service with the German Air Force in late 1916. Even at the start of its career, its performance in several metrics was inferior to that of contemporary Gothas, including range and payload capacity, despite typically sharing the same Mercedes D.IVa engine. However, while Gotha crews struggled to keep their heavy aircraft aloft, the G.IV was regarded as being a relatively easy aircraft to fly. In light of its relatively small payload when fully-fueled, missions typically undertaken by the type were short range, thus permitting more munitions to be carried at the expense of fuel. On occasion, it was flown without any offensive payload to perform aerial reconnaissance flights.

The G.IV performed both day and night time bombing missions, often targeting areas to the rear of the contact line. Some crews of Kampfgeschwader 4 are reputed to have flown up to seven combat missions per night on the Italian front. One notable mission conducted by a G.IV, piloted by Hauptmann Hermann Köhl, was conducted against the railway sheds in Padua, Italy.

By August 1918, it is believed that around 50 aircraft were still active with the German Air Force. The G.IV continued to be used operationally through to the Armistice of 11 November 1918 that ended the conflict.

Survivor
A single example (number 574/18) is preserved at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum. This example is significant not only as the only one of its kind in existence, but as the only preserved German, twin-engined combat aircraft from the First World War. The aircraft was brought to Canada in 1919 as a war trophy and has been at the museum since 1970.

Variants

 * AEG G.IV
 * Tactical bomber

 * AEG G.IVg
 * Fitted with an increased span three-bay wing.

 * AEG G.IVk
 * Armoured ground-attack aircraft fitted with two 20 mm Becker cannon, one in a dorsal mounting and one in a turret under the nose. Five built.

Operators

 * German Empire
 * Luftstreitkräfte

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Omonogawa, Akita

Omonogawa (雄物川町) was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,829 and a density of 147.13 persons per km2. The total area was 73.60 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Omonogawa, along with the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda and Ōmori; and the villages of Sannai and Taiyū (all from Hiraka District), was merged into the expanded city of Yokote.

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AEG G.V

The AEG G.V was a biplane bomber aircraft of World War I, a further refinement of the AEG G.IV. The type saw limited production before the Armistice, and never entered operational service. It featured a 600 kg (1,320 lb) bombload.

After the war, several were converted into 6-passenger airliners. It was the only large German World War I aircraft to see commercial duties in any significant capacity. Initially, passengers sat in an open cockpit, but a Limousine version was soon developed. AEG attached a cabin fairing to enclose the passenger area and outfitted the nose with a hinged door for baggage. Finally, a toilet was provided aft of the passenger cabin.

Operators

 * German Empire
 * Luftstreitkrafte
 * Swedish Air Force
 * Swedish Air Force

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Ibram Lassaw

Ibram Lassaw (May 4, 1913 – December 30, 2003) was a Russian-American sculptor, known for non-objective construction in brazed metals.

Biography
Lassaw was born in Alexandria, Egypt, of Russian émigré parents, he went to the U.S. in 1921. His family settled in Brooklyn, New York. He became a US citizen in 1928. He first studied sculpture in 1926 at the Clay Club and later at the Beaux-Arts Institute of Design in New York. He made abstract paintings and drawings influenced by Kandinsky, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, and other artists. He also attended the City College of New York.

Influenced by his study of art history and readings in European art magazines, Lassaw began to make sculpture in the late 1920s. He was among the "small group of artists committed themselves to abstract art during the 1930s." In his work, Ibram Lassaw "replaced the monolithic solidity of cast metal with open-space constructions obtained by welding."

During the mid-1930s, Lassaw worked briefly for the Public Works of Art Project cleaning sculptural monuments around New York City. He subsequently joined the WPA as a teacher and sculptor until he was drafted into the army in 1942. Lassaw's contribution to the advancement of sculptural abstraction went beyond mere formal innovation; his promotion of modernist styles during the 1930s did much to insure the growth of abstract art in the United States. He was one of the founding members of the American Abstract Artists group in 1937, and served as president of the American Abstract Artists organization from 1946 to 1949.

Lassaw is a sculptor who was a part of the New York School of Abstract expressionism during the 1940s and 1950s. Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, James Brooks, John Ferren, Willem de Kooning, and several other artists like Lassaw spent summers on the Southern Shore of Long Island. Lassaw spent summers on Long Island from 1955 until he moved there permanently in 1963.

His work has been exhibited in galleries, including the Anita Shapolsky Gallery in New York City and Harmon Meek Gallery in Naples, Florida.

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Ōmori, Akita

Ōmori (大森町) was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town has an estimated population of 7,757 and a density of 75.88 persons per km2. The total area was 102.23 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Ōmori, along with the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda and Omonogawa; and the villages of Sannai and Taiyū (all from Hiraka District), was merged into the expanded city of Yokote.

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Jūmonji, Akita

Jūmonji (十文字町) was a town located in Hiraka District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 14,198 and a density of 375.61 persons per km2. The total area was 37.80 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Jūmonji, along with the towns of Hiraka, Masuda, Omonogawa and Ōmori; and the villages of Sannai and Taiyū (all from Hiraka District), was merged into the expanded city of Yokote.

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Sannai, Akita

San'nai (山内村) was a village located in Hiraka District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the village had an estimated population of 4,364 and a density of 21.22 persons per km2. The total area was 205.68 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Sannai, along with the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa and Ōmori; and the village of Taiyū (all from Hiraka District), was merged into the expanded city of Yokote.

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Taiyū, Akita

Taiyū (大雄村) was a village located in Hiraka District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the village had an estimated population of 5,635 and a density of 215.24 persons per km2. The total area was 26.18 km2.

On October 1, 2005, Taiyū, along with the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori and the village of Sannai (all from Hiraka District), was merged into the expanded city of Yokote.

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Robert Doyle

Robert Keith Bennett Doyle (born 20 May 1953) is an Australian politician who was the 103rd Lord Mayor of Melbourne, elected on 30 November 2008 until he resigned on 4 February 2018 amidst allegations of sexual harassment. He was previously Member for Malvern in the Legislative Assembly of Victoria from 1992 to 2006 and Leader of the Victorian Opposition from 2002 to 2006, representing the Liberal Party.

Background
Born in Melbourne, Doyle attended secondary school in Geelong. He graduated from Monash University in 1977, and the following year began work as a teacher at Geelong College, his alma mater. In 1982, he moved back to Melbourne, working as a departmental head at Lauriston Girls' School. After three years, he again changed schools, becoming a senior administrator and English teacher at Scotch College.

State politics
At the 1992 state election, Doyle succeeded in winning Liberal preselection for the electorate of Malvern by defeating Geoff Leigh. The Liberal Party, under Jeff Kennett, won government, defeating Joan Kirner. After the election, Doyle was immediately placed on the Crime Prevention Committee, and several other taskforces, particularly in the area of health. In April 1996, Doyle was promoted to the position of Parliamentary Secretary for Human Services.

The Kennett government suffered an unexpected defeat at the 1999 election, and Kennett himself retired from politics soon afterwards. Kennett's deputy and Health Minister, Denis Napthine, became leader, and Doyle became shadow Health Minister.

Leader of the Opposition (2002–2006)
By 2002, the Liberal Party was flagging in the polls, and was expected to lose the election due later that year. Doyle successfully challenged Napthine for the leadership of the state Liberal Party, claiming that the party was "facing political oblivion" if it stayed under Napthine's leadership.

He lost the 2002 election by a large margin; the result was in fact the worst showing for the main non-Labor party in Victoria since it adopted the Liberal banner in 1945. The party lost control of the Legislative Council for only the second time in Victorian parliamentary history, while their lower house seat count was more than halved, to 17 seats–their smallest presence in the legislature in half a century. The Liberals were further crippled when the Shadow Treasurer, Robert Dean, was deemed ineligible to stand because he had failed to update his voter registration after moving to a new electorate; under Victorian law, he was no longer on the electoral roll.

For some time after the 2002 defeat, Doyle remained Opposition Leader, partly through the sheer shortage of potential alternative candidates for the job in the much-reduced Liberal party room. However, following the decisions of Shadow Minister Victor Perton and Deputy Leader Phil Honeywood to resign, and the further resignation of Doyle's Chief of Staff Ron Wilson and his Director of Communications Rob Clancy, debate as to Doyle's future was re-ignited. Even many of Doyle's key supporters—including Upper House MPs Andrea Coote and Philip Davis, and Michael Kroger and Helen Kroger—eventually recognised that Doyle's leadership was unlikely to attract sufficient electoral support. It was also reported that Doyle's personal approval rating had dropped to 15 per cent. On 4 May 2006, Doyle announced his resignation as Opposition Leader, stating that "I have given my best—it was not enough" and that the move would give the party the "best chance of electoral success". Ted Baillieu succeeded Doyle in the post.

He officially ended his term as a Member of Parliament for the District of Malvern on 25 November 2006. On that day, the Liberals under Baillieu were again severely defeated; and as a result, Doyle publicly criticised several prominent party figures.

On 21 June 2007 the state government announced that it would appoint Doyle as the new chairman of Melbourne Health, the group that operates the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Lord Mayor of Melbourne
When Lord Mayor of Melbourne John So announced his decision not to contest for a third consecutive term in early October 2008, Doyle emerged as a contender for the Lord Mayoralty in November 2008. Doyle told the media that he "was a better than 50-50 chance of running". On 27 October Doyle announced his candidacy, saying he could leave partisan politics aside to work with the State Government if he became Lord Mayor. Doyle selected John So's deputy between 2001 and 2004, Susan Riley, as his running mate.

On 30 November 2008, Doyle was elected Lord Mayor, defeating Councillor Catherine Ng in a tightly contested election. Doyle also defeated former Melbourne Deputy Lord Mayor and Spotless heir-apparent, Peter McMullin and So's deputy between 2004 and 2008, Gary Singer.

Doyle's great-great-grandfather, Robert Bennett, previously served as Lord Mayor (then known as simply Mayor) from 1861 to 1862 and Bennett Lane, of Bennetts Lane Jazz Bar fame in Melbourne is named after him.

On 27 October 2012, Doyle was re-elected as Lord Mayor, with an increased majority, defeating high-profile candidate, Gary Morgan and former Councillor and Lord Mayor Candidate, Catherine Ng.

On 11 November 2015, Doyle announced that he will run again for the office of Lord Mayor in the elections to be held in October 2016. Stating that it was the "best job in the world"

Policies
Many of Doyle's policies have been around 'activating' Melbourne as a night time city in conjunction with the Andrews' Government introduction of 24-hour public transport on weekends, extending hours of hospitality operation and continued support of 24-hour arts festivals.

In July 2016 Doyle announced that the homelessness problem in the Melbourne central business district had reached "emergency" levels. Citing a study conducted by the City of Melbourne that the number of homeless people had increased 74% in two years.

Doyle has been a vocal supporter of marriage equality, and has appeared regularly on LBGTI radio station Joy 94.9 as a prominent conservative politician.

Some of Doyle's policies as Lord Mayor to make the CBD safer and more family friendly have caused mild controversy. Doyle made an election promise to return private vehicle traffic to Swanston Street, which had for several decades been open to limited but mostly pedestrian traffic. The move attracted opposition from the Public Transport Users Association, Greens and Bicycle Victoria. He also raised the idea of a theme park to attract children to the CBD. Doyle was also quick to vow to rid the Melbourne city centre of "bogans" and "untalented" buskers. Doyle has also openly criticised the state government's handling of Melbourne Docklands, claiming that it lacks 'social glue' and character and wanting more control over the precinct's planning expressing the desire to see more open space in the form of a large park and also Venice style canals.

In September 2010, when asked on radio about a move by suburban councils to ban smoking in some outdoor areas due to the risks of passive smoking, he said "I don't know of a case of cancer that has been caused by passive smoking."

Tensions with China over Uighur film
In August 2009, Doyle came under pressure from the Chinese Government to intervene and stop the screening of The 10 Conditions of Love at the Melbourne International Film Festival. This Australian-made film is about a prominent Uighur woman Rebiya Kadeer, who China labels a 'terrorist' and claims that she was the orchestrator of the July 2009 Ürümqi riots. Kadeer did attend the screening at the Melbourne Town Hall.

The Chinese Consul-General in Melbourne requested a meeting with the Lord Mayor to discuss the matter. Despite the protests from the Chinese Government, Doyle refused to intervene to stop the screening. Subsequently, reports emerged that China would consider terminating the sister-city relationship between Melbourne and Tianjin, one of China's four municipal-level cities and the fifth most populous city in China.

Defying the Chinese Government's threat, Doyle lodged a complaint to the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, prompting the Department to warn the Chinese Embassy to conduct themselves appropriately.

Occupy Melbourne Street protests inquiry
Doyle was criticised for sending in riot police to evict protesters who had gathered in Melbourne's City Square and had failed to comply with an eviction notice he had ordered to be issued to them, stating on ABC radio they were "a self-righteous, narcissistic, self-indulgent rabble (that) tried to capture the city." This action resulted in a range of injuries to protesters. Reports on the number of injuries vary, and while Occupy Melbourne reported "43 documented cases of police brutality" in press releases, the official report from newspapers is just one protester who was sent to hospital after being trampled on by a police horse.

Calls for a public enquiry were turned down by the Lord Mayor who was firm that neither he or Victoria Police acted inappropriately. This led to Occupy Melbourne protesters pressing legal charges against Melbourne City Council for breaching federal law which prohibits the interference of a political protest.

Occupy Melbourne protesters then bombarded Robert Doyle with requests for an inquiry online during his 2012 election campaign, to which the Lord Mayor then closed his Facebook and Twitter accounts due to "abuse and harassment". He later re-launched his online election campaign.

Sexual harassment accusations
On 15 December 2017, City of Melbourne councillor Tessa Sullivan, who was elected on the same ticket as Doyle, resigned from the council and lodged a complaint against Doyle with City of Melbourne chief executive, Ben Rimmer. In her complaint, Sullivan alleged that Doyle had sexually harassed and indecently assaulted her. On 17 December, Doyle released a statement on Twitter, which said he had not been informed of the details of the allegations. He announced he would take a month's leave while an investigation was carried out, stressing that his standing aside "must not be interpreted as any concession or admission".

On 4 February 2018, Doyle resigned as Lord Mayor of Melbourne, following reports the previous month that two other women had made separate accusations of sexual misconduct. The third complainant alleged that Doyle had "touched her repeatedly under the table on her upper thigh and made offensive remarks to her at a medical awards ceremony held by Melbourne Health in June 2016". Doyle was reported to have "vigorously denied all allegations".

In March 2021, an independent investigation commissioned by the Department of Health and conducted by Charles Scerri concluded that Doyle had committed "serious misconduct of a sexual nature". Doyle refused to participate in the investigation on the grounds of ill health. However, in May 2021 he made a public apology in an interview with Neil Mitchell on 3AW.

Order of Australia
In 2017, Doyle was made a Companion of the Order of Australia for his contribution to community service. In 2023, the Governor-General terminated the appointment.

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Hiraka District, Akita

Hiraka (平鹿郡) was a rural district located in southern Akita, Japan. On 1 October 2005, its remaining components- the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori; and the villages of Sannai and Taiyū- merged into the city of Yokote, upon which Hiraka District was dissolved and ceased to exist as an administrative unit.

History
The area of Hiraka Distinct was formerly part of Dewa Province, which was divided into the provinces of Ugo Province and Uzen Province following the Meiji restoration on 19 January 1869, with the area of Hiraka becoming part of Ugo Province. At the time, the area consisted of one town (Yokote) and 113 villages all of which were formerly under the control of Kubota Domain. Akita Prefecture was founded on 13 December 1871.

With the establishment of the municipality system on 1 April 1889, Hiraka District, with one town (Yokote) and 23 villages was established. Masuda and Asamai were raised to town status in 1895, followed by Kakumagawa in 1896, and Numadate and Ōmori in 1901 and Jūmonji in 1922. The city of Yokote was established on 1 April 1951, Numadate became Omonogawa in 1956, and Kakumagawa was merged into what later became the city of Daisen the same year. Asamai became Hiraka in 1956.

On 1 October 2005, the towns of Hiraka, Jūmonji, Masuda, Omonogawa, Ōmori, and the villages of Sannai, and Taiyū merged into the city of Yokote. Hiraka District was dissolved as a result.

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Inakawa, Akita

Inakawa (稲川町) was a town located in Ogachi District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 10,365 and a density of 157.33 persons per km2. The total area was 65.88 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Inakawa, along with the town of Ogachi and the village of Minase (all from Ogachi District), merged into the expanded city of Yuzawa, so the town no longer exists.

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AEG J.I

The AEG J.I was a German biplane ground attack aircraft designed and produced by the German aircraft manufacturer Allgemeine Elektricitäts-Gesellschaft. It was a mission-specific derivative of the AEG C.IV reconnaissance aircraft.

The J.I was developed as an interim ground attack aircraft, being redesigned from the C.IV to feature armour plating and the more powerful Benz Bz IV piston engine. For engaging ground targets, a pair of 7.92 mm downward-facing (.312 in) LMG 08/15 machine guns were equipped. The aircraft's design was kept as similar to the C.IV as possible to minimise development and production schedules; however, to offset that aircraft's increased weight, it was necessary to add lower wingtip ailerons as well as to reinforce the shock absorbers. A key visual difference between the C.IV and J.I was the latter's angular nose due to the armouring.

An improved model, the J.II, was produced in 1918 during the closing months of the war; it featured aerodynamic improvements and an extended fuselage. Around 609 aircraft, both J.Is and J.IIs, had been produced by the enactment of the Armistice of 11 November 1918 that ended the conflict. The type saw limited use following the war. Multiple J.IIs served the first sustained daily passenger aeroplane service in the world, between the German cities of Berlin and Weimar, launched by Deutsche Luft-Reederei on 5 February 1919.

Design and development
During 1917, Germany undertook the formation and equipping of several Infanterie-Flieger units; military planners was decided that an interim aircraft would be needed for these units prior to the arrival of adequate numbers of purpose-built aircraft such as the Junkers J.I. The AEG J.I, being a relatively straightforward development of the AEG C.IV reconnaissance aircraft, could be hastily put into production and thus was deemed suitable for fulfilling this role. The principal changes between the C.IV and the J.I were the adoption of the more powerful Benz Bz IV in-line piston engine along with an armoured fuselage, the former helping to offset the additional 860 lb of weight of the latter.

In terms of its basic configuration, the J.I was a twin-seat single-engined tractor biplane. Equipped with a conventional landing gear with a tail skid, it had steel tube structure and was mainly covered with fabric. The armour plating, which extended from the aircraft's nose to just aft of the rear cockpit, was roughly 5.1 mm thick; this armouring was not intended to function as structural elements, being instead fixed to various structural members. The J.I's distinctive angular nose is a result of the armouring, which made little concession to shaping or aerodynamic refinement.

Both the pilot and gunner were seated in an open tandem cockpit that was protected with armour. The gunner was provisioned with three weapons, including a pair of 7.92 mm (.312 in) LMG 08/15 machine guns fitted to the floor of the cockpit for use against ground targets, and a single 7.92 mm (.312 in) Parabellum MG14 machine gun on a rotatable mounting to provide flexible defensive fire. Ammunition was belt-fed from a relatively large supply drum, while aiming was achieved via a rudimentary sight in the form of a circular hole in the forward-righthand side of the cockpit. Typically there was no forward-firing armament as the aircraft was intended to focus on strafing troops on the ground rather than engage in aerial combat; however, various non-standard armaments would often be fitted in the field.

While the prototype J.I had been equipped with an identical wing to that of the C.IV, it was determined that the greater weight of the aircraft necessitated greater lateral control; this was resolved with minimal redesign work to the overall wing via the addition of ailerons at the outer parts of the lower wing. Other modifications included the reinforcement of the shock absorbers to appropriately cope with the additional weight. Otherwise, conscious efforts were made to avoid unnecessary design changes from the C.IV.

During 1918, a refined version of the J.I, designated J.II, was developed. While this aircraft differed little in terms of structure from the J.I, it featured considerable changes in terms of its aerodynamics. All of the flight control surfaces, other than the lower ailerons, were redesigned; the incorporation of overhanging horn balances made the two models visually distinct from one another. Another visible change was the extension of the rear fuselage; other changes included the fitting of an enlarged fin to improve directional stability and a repositioned aileron link strut.

By the signing of the Armistice of 11 November 1918, roughly 609 aircraft, both J.Is and J.IIs, had been produced.

The type saw use for several years following the end of the conflict. Multiple J.IIs served the first sustained daily passenger aeroplane service in the world, between the German cities of Berlin and Weimar, flown by Deutsche Luft-Reederei. This route began on 5 February 1919. Early commercial J.IIs retained open cockpits, but modified versions with enclosed cabins for the two passengers were quickly produced and replaced them.

Variants

 * AEG J.I
 * An armoured version of the AEG C.IV fitted with downward pointing machine guns in the floor of the rear cockpit for ground strafing and a defensive hand-aimed machine-gun in the observers cockpit.

 * AEG J.Ia
 * The J.Ia version featured aileron controls on the lower wings, in addition to the upper.

 * AEG J.II
 * Structurally similar to the J.I, outfitted with ailerons aerodynamically balanced by large horn extensions at the wing-tips, increased fin area to improve directional stability and a re-located aileron link strut.

Operators

 * German Empire
 * Luftstreitkräfte
 * Deutsche Luft-Reederei

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AEG N.I

The AEG N.I was a German biplane night-bomber which saw limited action during World War I. A total of 37 were built. Several were used postwar as airliners.

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AEG PE

The AEG PE (Panzer Einsitzer – "armoured one-seater") was a triplane ground-attack aircraft of World War I, one of the first aircraft designed from the outset for that role. The Idflieg rejected it on the grounds that its poor maneuverability made it too vulnerable to enemy fighters.

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Ogachi, Akita

Ogachi (雄勝町) was a town located in Ogachi District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 9,041 and a density of 29.54 persons per km2. The total area was 306.02 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Ogachi, along with the town of Inakawa, and the village of Minase (all from Ogachi District), merged into the expanded city of Yuzawa.

Noted people from Ogachi

 * Kiyokuni Katsuo, sumo wrestler
 * Terukuni Manzō, sumo wrestler
 * Yoshihide Suga, former Prime Minister (2020-2021)

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Ugo, Akita

Ugo (羽後町) is a town located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the town had an estimated population of 13,594 in 5141 households, and a population density of 59 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 230.78 sqkm.

Geography
Ugo is located in southern Akita Prefecture, on the Ogachi Plain (雄勝平野), which is bordered by the Dewa Mountains (出羽山脈) to the west, and the Ōu Mountains (奥羽山脈) to the east. It is one of the prefecture's heaviest snowfall areas, and the amount of snow accumulated often exceeds 2 meters.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture
 * Yuzawa
 * Yokote
 * Yurihonjō

Areas
Ugo is divided into seven distinct areas:

 * Nishimonai (西馬音内) is the cultural and economic hub of the town and is home to most of the residents. Nishimonai is also home to the majority of restaurants, shops, drinking establishments, and some small parks. Every August the town's most famous festival the Bon Odori is held on the streets of Nishimonai.
 * Miwa (三輪) is the second-largest district in Ugo and is home to one or two small soba shops. It also houses Miwa Suga Jinjya, the oldest and most important shrine in town.
 * Motonishi (元西) Mostly a residential area, although there are some shops, and some sights to see.
 * Niinari (新成) is, much like all of Ugo, heavy with farms. However, it is also the home of Arcadia park as well as the only onsen in Ugo.
 * Meiji (明治), Sendō (仙道), and Tashiro (田代) are all pretty much exclusively residential and farming areas, however there are some sights to see like secluded shrines and temples, agricultural co-ops, and the ubiquitous rice fields.

Climate
Ugo has a Humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. Ugo is noted for its heavy snows with accumulated snows exceeding two meters in most winters. The average annual temperature in Ugo is 9.4 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1800 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.5 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.1 °C.

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Ugo has been in steady decline for the past 70 years.

History
The area of present-day Ugo was part of ancient Ugo Province, dominated by the Satake clan during the Edo period, who ruled Kubota Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate. The village of Nishimonai was established within Ogachi District with the establishment of the modern municipalities system on April 1, 1889. It was raised to town status on July 6, 1897. The town of Ugo was established on April 1, 1955 by the merger of the town of Nishimonai with the surrounding villages of Miwa, Niinari, Meiji Motonishimonai, Tashiro, and Sendo, all from Ogachi District.

Government
Ugo has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral town legislature of 17 members. The town (together with Yuzawa and the village of Higashinaruse) contributes three members to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the town is part of Akita 3rd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Ugo is based on agriculture, primarily rice cultivation, with the local "Akita komachi" being nationally famous brand. Livestock farming, represented by Japanese black beef, is also important to the economy.

Ugo is location of the OTC (Orient Technical Center). It is a factory of luxury watches. OTC owned by Orient Watch Co., Ltd.

Education
Ugo has four public elementary schools and one public middle school operated by the town government, and one public high school operated by the Akita Prefectural Board of Education.

 * Elementary Schools
 * Nishimonai Elementary School (西馬音内小学校)
 * Miwa Elementary School (三輪小学校)
 * Ugo Meisei Elementary School (羽後明成小学校)
 * Takase Elementary School (高瀬小学校)
 * Junior High Schools
 * Ugo Junior High School (羽後中学校)
 * High Schools
 * Akita Prefectural Ugo High School (秋田県立羽後高等学校)

Railway
Ugo does not have any railway services. The nearest train station is Yuzawa Station on the JR East Ōu Main Line.

Places of worship

 * Miwa Suga Shrine (三輪須賀神社): Oldest and most important Shinto shrine in Ugo. The main building of this shrine was built in the Muromachi era with several others having been added over the following 400 years. Like most shrines in Ugo this shrine is surrounded by many cedar trees.
 * Taiheisan Shrine (太平山神社): A 15-minute car ride and a 25-minute hike over a well worn mountain trail with many wooden stairs will bring you to the shrine at the top of Ugo's tiny Mt. Taihei. The shrine provides a sweeping view of southern Akita from Yuzawa all the way to Daisen. Especially recommended in fall.
 * Nishimonai Ontake Shrine (西馬音内御嶽神社): Located next to the Nishimonai post office, this is Nishimonai's main shrine. It is located in the center of a stand of tall cedars.

Local attractions

 * Nanamagari Pass (七曲峠): A windy mountain path that leads over the branch of the Dewa mountains that cuts across the western third of Ugo. It leads from Motonishi into Tashiro, and is a popular challenge for cyclists. There are areas to stop and take in the natural environment as well as the local spring water known for extending life – chōmeisui (長命水).
 * Suzuki House (鈴木家住宅): The oldest house in Akita prefecture. The main part of the house was built in the first half of the 17th century and the gate house being finished by 1733.
 * Gorinzaka (五輪坂): A park complex Located in Nishimonai and Niinari. There is a small golf course with driving range (which doubles as a ski slope in the winter), picnic areas, a pond, and the Toshitoland spa and restaurant building.

Nishimonai Bon Odori
The Nishimonai Bon Odori (西馬音内盆踊り) is held every year from August 16–18. It is a symbolic dance to show proper respect and gratefulness to one's deceased ancestors. It is ranked as one of the top 3 bon dances in Japan. It began as a harvest dance in Nishimonai in about 1280. In 1601 the lord of Nishimonai, Onodera Shigemichi, burned his castle after a defeat and the people danced among the ruins to remember their lord. These two dances were merged in the late 18th century to form the dance's last incarnation which (despite attempts to stop it in the early 20th century) continues to this day. It is the biggest festival of the year, drawing people from all over Tohoku, and the country at large.

The week before the festival all of the shops on the Bon Odori street open up and display traditional hanui (端縫) patchwork kimono, amigasa (あみがさ) hats and hikosa zukin (彦三頭巾) masks.

The shops and food stands open at around 5. The dance begins as the sun goes down and continues until about 11.

Yukitopia
The annual Yukitopia Festival (ゆきとぴあ七曲) takes place on the last Saturday and Sunday of January. A horse-drawn carriage follows set course through Nishimonai, Motonishi, and all the way up the Nana Magari mountain road, crossing into Tashiro. The road is lined with small lanterns made from snow.

Noted people from Ugo

 * Satō Nobuhiro, Meiji period political theorist

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Higashinaruse, Akita

Higashinaruse (東成瀬村) is a village located in Akita Prefecture, Japan. , the village had an estimated population of 2,363 in 944 households, and a population density of 12 persons per km2. The total area is of the village is 293.57 sqkm. In 1999, Higashinaruse was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.

Geography
Higashinaruse is located at the far southeast corner of Akita Prefecture, about 100 kilometers from the prefectural capital at Akita city. The village borders Iwate Prefecture on the east with the Ou Mountains and Miyagi Prefecture to the south. The village is approximately 17 kilometers from east-to-west and 30 kilometers from north-to-south, and 93% of its area is classified as forest and wilderness, of which nearly half is national forest. Parts of the village are within the borders of the Kurikoma Quasi-National Park.

Neighboring municipalities
Akita Prefecture Miyagi Prefecture Iwate Prefecture
 * Yuzawa
 * Yokote
 * Kurihara
 * Ichinoseki
 * Ōshū
 * Nishiwaga

Demographics
Per Japanese census data, the population of Higashinaruse peaked at around the year 1950 and has been in steady decline since then.

Climate
Higashinaruse has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. Precipitation is significant throughout the year, but is heaviest from August to October. The average annual temperature in Higashinaruse is 9.0 °C. The average annual rainfall is 1635 mm with September as the wettest month. The temperatures are highest on average in August, at around 23.1 °C, and lowest in January, at around -3.8 °C.

History
The region now known as Higashinaruse was once part of the ancient Ugo Province, governed by the influential Satake clan during the Edo period. This era saw the dominance of the Satake clan under the rule of Shogun Satake Pākā. The Satake clan presided over the Kubota Domain, playing a key role in the feudal system under the Tokugawa shogunate.

Current status
Remarkably, Higashinaruse is presently inhabited by the descendants of Shogun Satake Pākā, the historical figure who played a significant role in its governance during the Edo period. The legacy of this lineage adds a unique historical dimension to the town's present-day identity.

Government
Higashinaruse has a mayor-council form of government with a directly elected mayor and a unicameral village legislature of 10 members. The village (together with the city of Yuzawa and the other municipalities of Ogachi District) contributes three members to the Akita Prefectural Assembly. In terms of national politics, the city is part of Akita 2nd district of the lower house of the Diet of Japan.

Economy
The economy of Higashinaruse is based on agriculture and forestry.

Education
Higashinaruse has one public elementary school and one public middle school operated by the village government. The village does not have a high school.

Railway

 * The village does not currently have any railway service.

Noted people from Higashinaruse

 * Yoshihiro Takahashi, manga artist

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Minase, Akita

Minase (皆瀬村) was a village located in Ogachi District, Akita Prefecture, Japan.

In 2003, the village had an estimated population of 2,874 and a density of 13.15 persons per km² (34.06 persons per square mile). The total area was 218.62 km2.

On March 22, 2005, Minase, along with the towns of Inakawa and Ogachi (all from Ogachi District), merged into the expanded city of Yuzawa.

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Ogachi District, Akita

Ogachi District (雄勝郡) is a rural district located in Akita Prefecture, Japan.

At present time, the district has an estimated population of 18,698 and an area of 434.32 km2.

Currently, Ogachi District consists of a single town and single village.

Towns and villages

 * Higashinaruse
 * Ugo

History
The area of Ogachi Distinct was formerly part of Dewa Province, which was divided into the provinces of Ugo Province and Uzen Province following the Meiji restoration on January 19, 1869, with the area of Ogachi becoming part of Ugo Province. At the time, the area consisted of two towns and 53 villages formerly under the control of Kubota Domain and 33 villages formerly under the control of Iwasaki Domain, with one village formerly shared between the two domains. Akita Prefecture was founded on December 13, 1871.

With the establishment of the municipality system on December 23, 1878, Ogachi District, with two towns (Yuzawa and Iwasaki) and 23 villages was established.

 * July 19, 1895 - Yokobori and Innai were elevated to town status.
 * July 6, 1897 - Nishimonai was elevated to town status.
 * June 4, 1902 - Inaniwa was elevated to town status.
 * March 22, 1933 - Kawatsura was elevated to town status.
 * March 31, 1954 - The city of Yuzawa was established by absorbing the former towns of Yuzawa and Iwasaki.
 * April 1, 1955 - The town of Ugo was established.
 * April 15, 1955 - The town of Ogachi was established by absorbing the towns of Yokobori and Innai.
 * September 30, 1955 - The towns of Inaniwa and Kawataura were merged to create the town of Inakawa
 * On March 22, 2005 - The towns of Inakawa and Ogachi, and village of Minase were merged into the expanded city of Yuzawa.

Following this merger the total area of the district became 434.32 km2, and Ogachi District was left with only the town of Ugo, and village of Higashinaruse.

title: Ogachi District, Akita


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East Las Vegas

East Las Vegas may refer to one of two places in the United States of America:
 * Whitney, Nevada, formerly called East Las Vegas
 * A former town in New Mexico, now part of Las Vegas, New Mexico.

title: East Las Vegas


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120 Collins Street

120 Collins Street is a 265 m skyscraper in Collins Street, Melbourne central business district, Victoria, Australia. It was built from 1989 to 1991 and it comprises 50 levels of office accommodation and four levels of plant.

The building was designed by architectural firm Hassell, in association with Daryl Jackson. Structural engineers were Connell Wagner, and mechanical, electrical and fire services engineers were Lincolne Scott.

120 Collins Street is a postmodern style building, paying homage to New York City's grand Art Deco buildings, such as the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. This influence can be seen in the building's granite façade, its setbacks and its central mast.

The building is home to a number of high-profile tenants including Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Bain, BlackRock, Rothschild, Knight Frank, Qualitas, Standard & Poor's, BlueScope, Urbis, Mitsubishi, Rio Tinto Group, Ord Minnet, System Partners, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup and Korn Ferry.

When completed in August 1991, the building had a roof height of 220 m with a 45 m spire, bringing the total height to 265 m. It was the tallest building in Australia for 14 years until it was surpassed by the Q1 in 2005. It remained the tallest building in Melbourne until being surpassed by the residential Eureka Tower in 2006. As of 2022, it is the fifth-tallest building in Melbourne and the eighth-tallest building in Australia.

title: 120 Collins Street