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Cabadbaran

Cabadbaran, officially the City of Cabadbaran (Dakbayan sa Cabadbaran), is a sixth class component city and de jure capital of the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 80,354 people.

Founded in 1894, the city rose from its Spanish period beginnings to become the premier town of Agusan del Norte. Its rich cultural heritage is evident in its preserved colonial period houses and its archaeological collections.

On August 16, 2000, the seat of provincial government was transferred from Butuan to Cabadbaran through Republic Act 8811, although the provincial government still holds office in Butuan, pending the actual transfer of provincial offices to the new capital. Cabadbaran was officially declared a city in 2007.

Spanish period
Traces of 12th century villages can be found near the waterways that pass through the territory of Cabadbaran. With the exception of a site in Sanghan where Chinese ceramics from 15th to 16th century were found, no other pre-colonial records have been located.

Cabadbaran was first mentioned by the Spanish as a small village chosen by the Spanish authorities to be turned into a reduction called "La Reunion de Cabarbaran" in 1867. The reduction was mostly populated by people from Southern Agusan. Then in 1879, the reduction was disbanded. The inhabitants of the reduction went back to their places of origin while the remaining migrated to Tubay.

In 1880–1881, the reduction was revived by Father Saturnino Urios, but was named Tolosa to honor Father Urios' hometown in Spain. In 1880, Tolosa was headed by the Teniente del Barrio Don Eduardo Curato. He petitioned to the Spanish authorities for the township application of Tolosa to be approved. On January 31, 1894, the petition was approved. The population and the economy grew, which was driven by agriculture and commerce. But the growth suddenly came to a halt when the revolution against Spain started. No significant turmoil affected the city until the coming of the American forces in 1901.

American period
When the Americans arrived, Spanish forces were forced to surrender. Included with them was Capt. Andres Atega. Under the Americans, the town was called again as Cabadbaran (according to Don Andres Atega's proposal).

In 1903, the public education system was established with George Bohner as the first American teacher. Public health also improved when Dr. Pedro Malbas was appointed as the Public Health Officer in the 1920s and constructed sanitary toilets, deep wells and drainage canals. Public infrastructure was also improved by the Americans.

Then in the 1935 Constitutional Convention, Apolonio "Oyok" D. Curato, a lawyer, represented Agusan. He then became the Governor and Congressman of the province of Agusan.

The local economy grew when it started producing abaca from coconut plantations established by the Americans. Rice was also grown and remained as staple crop grown in the fields up to this day. The Agusan-Surigao road opened in the 1930s and several bus lines started public service along this route.

World War II
Cabadbaran had been occupied at one time by those resisting the Japanese occupation of Mindanao. Eventually the Japanese occupied it. On January 17, 1945, combined American and Filipino troops including recognized guerrillas fought a force of Japanese troops on the road between Cabadbaran and Butuan. The Japanese were in the process of reinforcing their garrison at Butuan. The guerrillas retreated when Japanese reinforcements arrived. The guerrillas also had depleted their ammunition.

On March 31, 1945, Major Juan Rivera and a guerrilla detachment attacked the Japanese at Cabadbaran; the Japanese abandoned the post after an hour-long battle.

The general headquarters of the Philippine Commonwealth Army and Philippine Constabulary was active on 1945 to 1946 in Cabadbaran during and aftermath of World War II.

Cityhood
On July 28, 2007, the municipality Cabadbaran becomes a city in the province of Agusan del Norte after ratification of Republic Act 9434.

The Supreme Court declared the cityhood law of Cabadbaran and 15 other cities unconstitutional after a petition filed by the League of Cities of the Philippines in its ruling on November 18, 2008. On December 22, 2009, the cityhood law of Cabadbaran and 15 other municipalities regain its status as cities again after the court reversed its ruling on November 18, 2008. On August 23, 2010, the court reinstated its ruling on November 18, 2008, causing Cabadbaran and 15 cities to become regular municipalities. Finally, on February 15, 2011, Cabadbaran along with the other 15 municipalities became cities again, declaring that the conversion to cityhood met all legal requirements.

After six years of legal battle, the League of Cities of the Philippines in its board resolution acknowledged and recognized the cityhood of Cabadbaran and the 15 other cities.

Geography
Cabadbaran is in the northeastern part of Mindanao, about 29 km from Butuan.

Its boundaries are Tubay and Santiago to the north, Butuan Bay to the west, Magallanes and R. T. Romualdez to the south, and Sibagat, Agusan del Sur to the east.

It is generally flat with rolling hills and swamplands in its western part. The highest of all mountains in the Caraga region, Mount Hilong-Hilong (with an altitude of 2012 m above sea level), rises in this city.

Climate
The city belongs to the Second Climatic Type of the Corona Classification. No definite dry season in the place and maximum rainfall occurs from October to January. The average rainfall is 171.29 mm per month, average annual temperature 28 C.

Barangays
Cabadbaran is politically subdivided into 31 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Language
The entirety of Cabadbaran speaks Cebuano. There are also significant number of people who speak Surigaonon, for these people have lived or have ancestries from the northern municipalities and speak in a variety of the Jabonganon, Mainitnon and Gigaquitnon dialects of the Surigaonon language. English and Filipino are also widely spoken, while Ilocano, Hiligaynon, Waray, Manobo languages, Butuanon, Boholano dialect, Maguindanaon, Maranao and Tausug also have significant speakers in the area.

Economy
Cabadbaran produces several agricultural crops such as rice, corn, coconut, abaca, banana, and mango. The city has the biggest area planted with coconuts in Agusan del Norte with 18.46% of the total land area planted with the crop.

Cabadbaran has a booming economy based on agriculture, commerce and trade. It also has varied ecotourism destinations such as Caraga's highest peak, mile-long tunnels and adventure tourism sites.

Tourism
Like other popular destinations situated in neighboring provinces, Cabadbaran has a growing ecotourism industry. Annual climbs to reach Caraga's highest peak Mt. Hilong-Hilong (2,012 meters above sea level) has been organized by trekkers and mountaineers, there are also organized climbs to Mt. Mas-ai, a plateau located in Putting Bato which has a mountain top lake. Locals have also put up white water tubing adventures along Cabadbaran River including rappelling at some of the steep falls located at the foot of Mt. Hilong-hilong. Mt. Pongkay, which is a hill that can be seen from the city proper, can be a great destination for families who wants to experience the value of the Holy Week's penance and devotion. It is also a destination for mountain climbers and for those people who wants to see the panoramic view of Agusan del Norte and Butuan Bay.

Cabadbaran also has cheap inland pools used by local residents as an alternative to inland resorts. Many of these pools have sprouted through the years because of Cabadbaran's abundant fresh water supply which the city is known for. The city is also a beach destination for people from neighboring municipalities because of its crystal clear water and gray sandy beaches. The city has multiple hotels as well like Loreta's, Gazebo, and Casa Alburo.

Although Cabadbaran does not yet have any mainstream fast food restaurants, the city has various restaurants that offers Filipino, Japanese, and Chinese cuisine that serve an alternative to people who want to have their fine dining locally rather than in the neighboring Butuan.

Festivals and celebrations

 * Charter Day Celebration - held annually every July 28 to commemorate the cityhood of Cabadbaran.
 * Dagkot Festival - It is the sole important event during the fiesta celebration of Cabadbaran City. The weeklong festivity features socio-civic activities, sporting events, trade fairs and capped by a grand street dancing parade and competition to celebrate the historic past and the bright future that awaits the city also in honor of Nuestra Seniora de Candelaria.
 * Musikainan Food and Music Festival - It is a celebrational tribute to the city's "culture and history as well as the local's cooking tradition".

Provincial Seat of Government
After the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte attains the reclassification of their land conducted by the Department of Agriculture in Barangay Sanghan, Cabadbaran City where the new Capitol building will be constructed, land conversion by the Department of Agrarian Reform will soon follow. The new Capitol will feature a modern design, including an employees village at the back of the new building intended for the provincial employees.

List of mayors
The list of mayors that took office in Cabadbaran starting in 1896.

 * Eduardo M. Curato * – 1896-1902
 * Luis L. Cabrera – 1904-1905
 * Mariano Alaan – 1906-1908
 * Antonio C. Dagani – 1908-1909
 * Adolfo C. Mortola – 1910-1911
 * Fabian B. Monteroso – 1912-1913
 * Angel M. Manlapaz – 1917-1919
 * Saturnino D. Curato – 1919-1924
 * Fidel C. Dagani – 1925-1928
 * Fabian D. Mora – 1928-1931; 1938-1940
 * Jose Baylin – 1932-1934
 * Servano S. Jongko – 1935-1936
 * Regino J. Batitang – 1936-1938
 * Felixberto Curato Dagani – 1941-early 1942; 1963-1985
 * Pedro Mariveles Malbas – early-Sept 1942
 * Virgilio Noja Atega Sr – Oct 1942-May 1943
 * Alejo P. Rabuya – 1945-1951
 * Leonardo R. Corvera – 1951
 * Teofilo D. Curato – 1952-1959
 * Julio Carlon – 1959-1960
 * Basilisa Atega-Kittilstvedt – 1960-1963
 * Bienvenido C. Milan – 1963
 * Alan M. Famador – 1985-1986
 * Abelardo M. Carloto – 1986-1992
 * Ernie M. Ceniza – 1987
 * Rosario M. Amante – 1992-2001
 * Herman M. Libarnes – 2001-2007
 * Dale B. Covera ** – 2007-2016
 * Katrina Marie O. Mortola – 2016–2019
 * Judy Amante – 2019–present

 * The first municipal mayor.
 * The first city mayor.

By land
Cabadbaran City is accessible by bus from Bachelor Express, Davao Metro Shuttle, or Surigao Bus via Butuan-Surigao routes or vice versa. There are also vans, jeep and multi-cabs that have routes towards both Surigao City and Butuan which are stationed in the City Transport Terminal.

Accredited Transport Cooperative:
 * Agusan Del Norte PUV Transport Service Cooperative

By air and sea
Currently the city has neither seaports nor airports. Cabadbaran can be reached by air from Manila and Cebu via Butuan which is 30 kilometers away. From the Visayas, it can be accessed via the Nasipit Municipal Port in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte (60 km) or via the Lipata Port and Verano International Port both in Surigao City (79 km) through the Maharlika Highway.

Education
There are the list of the different schools within the city of Cabadbaran.

Public elementary schools

 * Alfonso B. Dagani Elementary School
 * Ansili Elementary School
 * Antonio C. Dagani Elementary School
 * Antonio Luna Elementary School
 * Bay-ang Elementary School
 * Bayabas Elementary School
 * Caasinan Elementary School
 * Cabadbaran South Central Elementary School
 * Cabinet Elementary School
 * Calamba Elementary School
 * Calibunan Elementary School
 * Comagascas Elementary School
 * Concepcion Elementary School
 * Dagnasay Elementary School
 * Del Pilar Central Elementary School
 * Francisco C. Jongko Elementary School
 * Katugasan Elementary School
 * La Union Elementary School
 * Lusong Elementary School
 * Masundong Elementary School
 * North Cabadbaran Central Elementary School
 * Palidan Elementary School
 * Pirada Elementary School
 * Puting Bato Elementary School
 * Soriano Elementary School

Public secondary and senior high schools

 * Cabadbaran City National High School
 * Calamba National High School
 * Del Pilar National High School
 * Francisco C. Jongko National High School
 * La Union National High School
 * La Union Senior High School (Stand Alone)
 * North Cabadbaran Central Elementary School Integrated School (Evening Opportunity High School)
 * Puting Bato National High School

Public integrated schools

 * Chief Justice Ramon Avancena Integrated School
 * Mahaba Integrated School
 * Sanghan Integrated School

Private schools

 * Agape Christian Academy
 * Bishop Haden Institute, Inc.
 * Cabadbaran City Baptist Academy, Inc.
 * Candelaria Institute of Technology of Cabadbaran, Inc.
 * Mindanao Institute
 * Montessori de Cabadbaran
 * Northern Mindanao Colleges Inc.
 * Oaktree Christian Preschool Inc.
 * Rafael A. Mondejar Memorial College
 * Rainbow Speechworld Learning Center, Inc.
 * St. Aloysius Learning Center of Cabadbaran, Inc
 * Tolosa Christian School, Inc.
 * Trailblazer Study Center, Inc.
 * Zion Children's Day Care Center

Private colleges

 * Northern Mindanao Colleges Inc.
 * Candelaria Institute of Technology of Cabadbaran, Inc.
 * Rafael A. Mondejar Memorial College

Public university

 * Caraga State University - Cabadbaran Campus

Notable personalities

 * Soledad Duterte - a Filipino teacher and activist, known as the mother of President Rodrigo Duterte
 * Edelmiro Amante - former Executive Secretary, Congressman, Assemblyman and Presidential Consultant for Mindanao Flagship Projects
 * Erlpe John Amante - former Governor and former Representative. In 2014, he was awarded as Outstanding Filipino Achiever in Public Service by the Golden Globe Annual Awards for Business Excellence
 * Maria Angelica Rosedell Amante - born in Cabadbaran City, current Representative and former governor

Sister cities

 * Makati, Philippines
 * Naga, Cebu, Philippines
 * 🇨🇳 Rizhao, China
 * Batac, Philippines

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Isa Khan

Isa Khan (Middle Bengali: ঈশা খাঁ, c. 17 April 1536 –29 August 1599) was the leader of the 16th-century Baro-Bhuiyan chieftains of Bengal. During his reign, he successfully unified the chieftains of Bengal and resisted the Mughal invasion of Bengal. It was only after his death that the region fell totally under Mughal control. He remains an iconic figure throughout West Bengal and Bangladesh as a symbol of his rebellious spirit and unity.

Early life and background
Isa Khan was born in the 16th-century into a zamindar family known as the Dewans of Sarail in the Bhati region of the Sultanate of Bengal. There are conflicting accounts regarding his origins. According to one tradition, his grandfather Bhagirat was a Bais Rajput from Oudh who came to Bengal in search of fortune. His father Sulaiman Khan, originally named Kalidas Gajdani, converted to Islam and carved out a principality in Bhati. Another account suggests Isa Khan was of Afghan origin. Abu'l Fazl, in his Ain-i-Akbari, calls him "Isa Afghan", though in the Akbarnama assigns the Bais Rajput origin. Isa Khan's mother, Syeda Momena Khatun, was the daughter of Sultan Mahmud Shah. His maternal aunt was married to Khidr Khan Surak. Isa had one younger brother, Ismail Khan, and one sister, Shahinsha Bibi.

Following the death of Sultan Mahmud Shah, Isa's father declared himself as the legal successor and revolted against the Sur Empire. He was later killed in battle.

Rise to power
With the help of Taj Khan, a Karrani ruler during 1564–1566, Isa obtained an estate in Sonargaon and Maheswardi Pargana in 1564 as a vassal of Karrani dynasty of Bengal. He gradually increased his power. In 1573 he helped Daud Khan Karrani in his expedition to Chittagong against Udai Manikya, the Maharaja of Tripura.

From the inscription on a cannon, it is known that by 1593-1594 Isa Khan was using the title Masnad-i-Ala. Various theories have been put forward regarding who might have been granted him the title. Historian Abdul Karim believes he assumed the title himself sometime after 1581–1582.

Military campaigns
The ruling of Karrani dynasty ended when Daud Khan was defeated in the Battle of Rajmahal in 1576. Isa started playing a leading role in the local resistance. In the end he successfully conquered Dhaka, Rangpur, Pabna, Tripura, parts of Mymensingh and Bogra. In 1577, Isa established Egarasindhur (in present-day Pakundia Upazila, Kishoreganj) as the political and trading centre. Forming a petty kingdom that remained independent. He declared himself as the ruler of the Bhati region in 1581–82. From Sarail, he shifted his administrative centre to Sonargaon. He built fortresses at Katrabo, Kalagachhia and Khizrpur near Sonargaon.

Battle against Khan Jahan
In 1578, Mughal Subahdar of Bengal, Subahdar Khan Jahan led an expedition towards the Bhati region and set camp in Bhawal. Isa faced the Mughal force led by Shah Bardi and Muhammad Quli on the Sarail-Juan Shahi border in Kastul on the bank of Meghna river. According to the Rajmala, Isa then quickly retreated to Tripura and sought assistance from the then Maharaja of Tripura, Amar Manikya. With the good grace of the queen Amrabati, the king granted an army of 52,000 to help Isa face the Mughals.

However, before Isa returned to Sarail, two zamindars – Majlis Pratap and Majlis Dilawar already attacked and defeated the Mughal forces under Khan Jahan. Muhammad Quli was captured but Shah Bardi fled to Bhawal camp. Khan Jahan retreated to the city of Tandah where he died on 19 December 1578 after a prolonged illness.

According to descriptions by Rajmala, Khan, who became the Zamindar of Sarail, sent one thousand labourers for Amar Manikya along with other Zamindars of Bengal in response to the request made by Manikya to excavate the Amar Sagar Dighi at around 1580 AD. Besides, as the naval commander of Manikya, Khan fought against the Zamindars of Taraf and Sylhet, Syed Musa and Fateh Khan respectively, in 1581.

Battle against Shahbaz Khan
In 1583, Mughal General Shahbaz Khan destroyed Isa's palace in Baktiarpur. In September 1584, the then-subahdar Shahbaz crossed Ganges near Khizirpur and attacked Sonargaon, Katrabo and Egarasindhur and pursued the defeated Pathan forces under Masum Kabuli up to Bikrampur in Dhaka, the cunning Isa then deluded negotiation of surrender and delayed the attack of Mughal general for several months. However, in 1584, Isa and Masum Khan Kabuli, deploying musket and gunpowder artilleries, launched a counterattack which finally defeated Shahbaz Khan in the naval and land battles of Egarasindur and Bhawal, and even killing one of Mughal general, then Shahbaz Khan retreated to Tandah.

Battle against Laksmana Singh Hajra
In 1585, he attacked two Koch rulers, Ram Hazra and Lakshman Hazra, and occupied their Jangalbari Fort (in present-day Karimganj Upazila, Kishoreganj).

Another source from local tradition was recorded that this happened in 1586 after Man Singh had defeated him in the battle of Egarasindhur. In the same year, Mughal Subahdar Shahbaz Khan again sent his forces against Isa to the south.

Second battle against Shahbaz Khan
With the help of reinforcements by Emperor Akbar, Shahbaz Khan led another military expedition towards Bhati in 1586. Isa attacked him at Bhawal (north of Dhaka) but forces of Shahbaz Khan were well fortified near Brahmaputra. Isa then chose to give allegiance towards Akbar and prevented an imminent invasion of Bengal by the Mughals.

He even promised the Mughals he would dispatch Ma'sum Khan Kabuli, the renegade to a compulsory Pilgrimage to Mecca, something that was viewed as an act of banishment.

In late 1586, Ralph Fitch, an English traveler and merchant, came to Sonargaon, Bengal's eastern districts and stated, "They be all hereabout Rebels against the King Zebaldin Echebar (Jalaluddin Akbar) for here are so many Rivers and Iands, that they flee from one to another, whereby his Horsemen cannot prevaile against them. The chief King of all these Countries is called Isacan (Isa Khan), and he is chief of all the other Kings, and is a great friend to all Christians."

Later on in 1588, he was involved in conflicts against Chand Rai and Kedar Rai.

Battle against Raghudev
Isa continued his campaign against the Koch dynasty. He fought and defeated Raghudev, the king of Koch Hajo, who ruled from Sankosh River in the west to the Bhareli River in the east on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River and rival to Koch Bihar kingdom which gained prominence after the latter's annexation by Mughal empire. Isa successfully captured portions of Raghudev's territory as far as Rangamati and Goalpara. However, later Isa Khan and Raghudev formed an alliance against the threat of Mughal invasion.

Battle against Durjan Singh
On 17 March 1594, Man Singh was appointed the Subahdar of Bengal by Emperor Akbar. After establishing Rajmahal as the capital of Bengal, Man Singh set out on 9 December 1595 to wrest the East Bengal delta from Isa Khan. Isa was emboldened to resist the Mughals after he successfully sought alliance with Raghudev, his former enemy and Kedar Rai, Zamindar of Bhusna in Faridpur. In the clash that took place in August 1597, Isa became engaged in a battle against Mughal naval forces with the assistance of Masum Khan Kabuli, an ex-Mughal defector. At first Isa faced defeat with the Mughals attacking Katrabo, one of Isa's pargana and city. However, on 5 September, Durjan Singh was killed and the Mughal forces were defeated. Both the army and navy of the Mughal-Koch Bihar alliance were either routed or captured.

It is recorded that in this clash, Isa personally fought Man Singh in a duel. However, the duel ended inconclusively when Isa Khan stopped fighting after Man Singh's sword broke. The noble gesture touched Man Singh and both men developed respect for each other which culminated into a friendship. Man Singh's respect for his rival was later made evident; when Isa sought to submit to the Mughal under a guarantee that it was wiser for Mughals not to incite a full invasion, Man Singh accompanied him to the Mughal court.

Administration
Due to his submission, Akbar assigned 22 parganas or administrative units under the ruling of Isa. • # Atia

• # Kagmari

• # Barabaju

• # Sherpur (now Sherpur District)

• # Jayan Shahi

• # Alapsing

• # Mymensingh

• # Jafarshah

• # Nasirujiral

• # Khaliajury

• # Gangamandal

• # Paitkura

• # Bardakhat

• # Swarnagram (Now Sonargaon Upazila)

• # Baradakhat Mandra

• # Husainsahi

• # Bhawal

• # Maheswardi

• # Katrar

• # Kurikhai

• # Jour Husainpur

• # Singdha

• # Darjibaju

• # Hajradi

Marriage
Khan first married his maternal cousin Fatima Bibi, a daughter of his aunt Raushan Akhtar Banu and her husband Syed Ibrahim Danishmand. Later he married Sarnamoyee, the daughter of Chand Rai of Sripur. After her conversion to Islam, Sarnamoyee took the name Sona Bibi.

Descendants
Khan's son, Musa Khan, took control of Sonargaon after his death. On 10 July 1610 Musa was dethroned by Mughal General Islam Khan Chisti. After that, the descendants of Isa left Sonargaon and settled in Jangalbari Fort. Masum Khan was the eldest son of Musa Khan. Masum served as the Mughal army General during the Hughly invasion in 1632. His eldest son was Monwar Khan. Monwar acted as the chief of the Bengal Zamindars' flotilla on the conquest of Chittagong in 1666. Monwar, leading naval ships armed with bronze 9,5 inches cannons, recovered Chittagong from the Portuguese. A village called Monwarbagh, in Bandar Upazila of Narayanganj District, was named after him. Haybat Khan, another grandson of Musa, established Haybatnagar (in present-day Kishoreganj district) and made it the centre of his land-lordship of seven parganas.

James Wise (d. 1886 ), a civil surgeon in Dhaka for 10 years, published a report on Baro-Bhuyans in Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, Volume 43 in 1874. He found information from the account of his meeting with the descendants of Isa in Jangalbari and Haybatnagar. He addressed Isa as the Zamindar of Khizirpur. The Haybatnagar family had possessed sent by Shah Shuja in 1649 and another one from Shaista Khan in 1667. Subhan Dad Khan had been the head of the family in Jangalbari in 1874. The other descendant of Haybatnagar family, Ilah Nawaz Khan, had died in Calcutta in 1872. Other branches of the family had settled in Jafarabad, Baghalpur, Mymensingh, Harishpur (Tripura), Katrabo (Dhaka), and Barisal. The wealth, property and Zamindari was distributed amongst the descendants which is why they each lived in different parts of the country.

As of 2005, Dewan Amin Dau Khan, the 14th descendant of Isa has been living in Jangalbari Fort in Egarasindur village. The fort seemed to have a circular front and had 40 rooms. The fort was mostly destroyed during an earthquake in 1893.

Death and legacy
So called alliance between Kedar Ray and Isa Khan turned into animosity as Isa Khan abducted Kedar's widow niece Swornomoyee. Rattled by this, Kedar Ray invaded Isha khan's capital, tearing down the Kalagachhia and other forts one after another up until his death in 1599. Frightened by Kedar Ray's attack, Isa soon fled to Medinipur. Kedar Ray continued to occupy the zamindari of Isa Khan. Khan died there in September 1599. His tomb remains in the village of Baktarpur in Kaliganj Upazila, Gazipur District of Bangladesh.

On 12 February 1909, a farmer unearthed seven cannons in Monwarbagh in Bandar, Narayanganj. The cannons were partly made of brass. They had labels "Isa Khan" and "1002" (Hijri 1002 year is 1593 CE in Gregorian Calendar). These cannons were made from the era of Sher Shah Suri who ruled Bengal before the Bara Bhuiyans while at least three cannons which carved with Isa Khan labels were made during the Baro-Bhuyans independent era.

Bangladesh Navy has named a base, BNS Issa Khan in his honour. The base, BNS Issa Khan, was the first Bangladesh Navy base to receive the national standard in 1974.

Popular culture
On 15 September 1992, Bangladesh issued a commemorative stamp in honour of Isa.

A jatra, named Isa Khan, depicting the life of Isa, written by Bhoironnath Gangopadhyay and directed by Mridul Kanti Dey, was staged on the premises of Bangladesh Lok O Karu Shilpa Foundation on 18 October 2012.

DA Tayeb made a movie named Isa Khan.

Primary

 * Akbar-nama/Book of Akbar Volume 3:Ain-i-Akbari
 * Memoirs of Bengal by Ralph Fitch
 * Tarikh-i-Sher Shahi
 * Chronicle of Bhara Buiyans by Baharistan-i-Ghaibi

Secondary

 * NK Bhattasali, Bengal Chiefs' Struggle for Independence in the Reign of Akbar and Jahangir, Bengal Past and Present, 38, 1929;
 * MA Rahim, The History of the Afghans in India, Karachi, 1961;
 * Abdul Karim, History of Bengal (Mughal Period), I, Rajshahi, 1992.

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Talk:Belldandy

So how is Belldandy a soft porn or sexual goddess?
http://mangavolume.com/index.php?serie=ah-my-goddess&chapter=ah-my-goddess-69&page_nr=23 http://mangavolume.com/index.php?serie=ah-my-goddess&chapter=ah-my-goddess-69&page_nr=24

Doesn't this pretty much disprove the whole idea of Belldandy being a sexual/porn goddess when she herself says she isn't ready for sex, also do actual pages from the manga count as a source in Wikipedia, because if so I think this should be added into the section.74.207.208.6 (talk) 03:06, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

 * I don't think she is - the issue, though, is that she was described as one, which caused significant problems at the time. - Bilby (talk) 03:32, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

 * Problem is, the reference is wrong, as the linked manga pages show 98.231.242.193 (talk) 20:58, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

 * However that description is proven wrong as shown in the manga pages I linked. Just calling someone a sexual/porn goddess because you find them sexually attractive, would mean that nearly any female character and person in the world ever could be referred to as a sexual/porn person ,I mean rule 34 exists because there is porn of nearly every character ever created, but I don't see references in other articles to characters being refferred to as sexual/porn characters just because someone considers them sexually attractive.  The fact that the manga itself shows that she is not sexually inclined and that there are sources for that, disprove the idea that she is a sexual/porn goddess 74.207.208.6 (talk) 04:22, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

 * True enough, but the article doesn't say she's a soft porn goddess, only that she was described as one. Then it uses Poitras and Newitz to point out why she isn't. :) Part of the character's history was this mischaracterisation, but, as you point out, we also need to show why it was wrong. - Bilby (talk) 04:36, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

 * Exactly, I mean, the first line of the paragraph in question refers to the sexual nature of the character, well first off the pages I linked show that the character has little or no sexual nature, and if they're referring to how other people view her, why no section for Skuld or Urd or Peorth discussing how often they are viewed sexually by fans, especially considering Urd and Peorth go out of their way to express their sexuality far more than Belldandy ever does. The entire section on discussing Belldandy as being sexual seems very poorly worded and described, since it paints an image off the character which is far removed from reality, and I can link to many pages from the manga that show this.74.207.208.6 (talk) 04:46, 21 June 2009 (UTC)

 * Further, to add to others comments above, we all have opinions on what Belldandy represents. However, we can't write all the different opinions on here whether printed or not due to the nature of the cite and the quantity of the opinions. Therefore, we must endeavour to cite useful sites with well thought out statements that have been proven influencetial one way or the other. I personally believe Belldandy to be a reflection of what men want in women ultimately. The beauty of body, mind, and soul is reflected by the male author Kosuke as he speaks for us to the world. That being said, I haven't exactly released a quality publication on the subject or multiple quality sources so I don't add my opinion or search for others who are similar and can be sourced by an internet cite alone. That is why I have continued to delete the Village People's statement, not due to disagreement(though I disagree) but due to the lack of the full article available and too much trust in the website page(which isn't even signed). What is as close to absolute as possible is the words of Fujishima Kosuke, and I am certain we can find more about what he has said on the subject in the last 21 years! Thank you for your time. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wiggalama (talk • contribs) 00:06, 2 December 2009 (UTC)
 * Poitras commented on the Village Voice description in two sources - his book and the associated website. I referenced the website on the grounds that it provided a source, so I could reference where Poitras claimed the quote was from, as given that I hadn't seen the source myself it was not possible to reference the Village Voice article directly. That said, I've now seen the Village Voice article and been able to reference it, and I have quoted the relevant line for ease of verification. This means that we don't need Poitras's site, so I've changed that reference to the book, which is necessarily more reliable. - Bilby (talk) 00:54, 2 December 2009 (UTC)

 * Except, neither we, nor the author of some book are the final arbiter on what Belldandy is or isn't, the only one who is, is the actual series creator and his depiction of her, everything else is just unsubstantiated speculations and interpretations. In fact, I could post links to the manga, posted online, which contradict the comments made by the author of the book this article references98.231.242.193 (talk) 20:55, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

 * Excellent :)^ Yaeger, Lynn (September 3, 1996). "Pacific overtures". The Village Voice (New York): p. 34. "...a paintit-yourself model of a soft-plastic, soft-core porn babe named Belldandy" ... I can't visit the cite where the article is and The Village Voice isn't the most remarkable sort for advice, however you have a good source and they are well cendicated so good job and I guess I will trust you. Now if we can just stop people from assuming the Almighty is her father and find Kosuke's words on it or in the manga to show this to people...perhaps there should be more on the slight debate as to who Belldandy and the rest of the core goddesses' father is. It is also of note that we have a good balance of positive and negative male and female reactions to Belldandy. We also may need more on the Keichi page to show what the general reaction to him is and also more recent information for both.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wiggalama (talk • contribs) 06:29, 2 December 2009 (UTC)

Vague edit
About this edit, The source said Kikuko, but since the name appearing right before the sentence states Akemi instead, the English sentence in the article became very vague. Is there any way to fix it other than reverting? —Preceding signed comment added by MythSearchertalk 08:19, 9 September 2009 (UTC)

Debate of Shojo Influence/Art Noveau
Basically, the cite was unsigned and poor quality; commerical, not academic. Further, just because its a seinen that focuses on a love story and is highly appealing to women does not mean it has any shojo influences. The cite(and Nuwitz) should try looking at Tenjho Tenge, multiple love stories surronded by great "fan service" and martial arts=its seinen and also has romantic comedy elements. Another example would be Video Girl AI among others. This is a further sign of the ignorance that the publishers showed in the early days here in America when they thought the target audience was women because of the romantic comedy nature which is more of a female audience in America, but is neutral more or less statistically in Japan among others. Finally, shojo ultimately as we know it today sprang out of the increase in population and technology for women and while not nearly as large as that for men in Japan has still gained a following with the majority even today have more apprenticeships under males of manga in general than females of shojo. This why I removed the small sentence and reference to the supposide "shojo" and "art noveau" influences. The main reason above all is that Fujishima Kosuke never claimed to have been influenced by them, nor are there any references to him doing so. If you can provide that solidly, then it should be restored. If not, let it rot in the wide womb of uncreated night in the "deleted subjective truth" pile. :D Wiggalama (talk) 19:43, 29 June 2010 (UTC)

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Carmen, Agusan del Norte

Carmen, officially the Municipality of Carmen (Lungsod sa Carmen; ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 23,172 people.

History
The first Christian settlers of Kabayawa village (now Carmen) was the family of Fulgencio Loque and Demetria Mamba from Jagna, Bohol in the early 1900s. The family encounters of the native Manobo and Higaonon tribes of Mankalasi clan was not that difficult as they were friendly. Day to day's trade was done through a barter system wherein goods and services were directly exchanged for other goods and services without using any money and through this “system”, parcels of lands were also being acquired.

In early days, parcel of land corners were planted with a moringa tree to mark and determines its boundaries which was later replaced with concrete pin called mohons when the Spanish authorities assume control of the village.

The news of abundance then spread among the siblings and extended families of the new settlers, resulting in an influx of newcomers from Luzon and other parts of Visayas. The Loques and Mambas settled in what is now poblacion while the extended families in the adjoining areas to the east, west and south of poblacion like; the Pacon, the Quesaba, the Honcolada, the Malimit, and others. Farther west the Rojales and the Jamito. While the Ebarle, the Jamero, the Sajor and the Salas in Tagcatong, and the Balmoceda in Goso-on.

Carmen got its present name from the miraculous image of the Virgin of Mount Carmen, believed to have been instrumental in killing the leader of the bandits who used to inhabit the place.

A Spanish Soldier named Juan Cardoniga was supposed to have fired his rifle at the leader of the outlaws who possessed an amulet of some source. Since his rifle did not work, Cardoniga got the image of the virgin from his necklace and place it inside the hole of the barrel after which he succeeded in firing the rifle and in killing the outlaw chief.

It was Rev. Saturnino Urios, the famous Jesuit priest of Agusan, who suggested that the name Kabayawa be changed to Carmen in honor of the secret image.

Carmen was created into a municipality in 1949, when the barrios of Carmen, Tagcatong, Cahayagan and San Agustin were separated from the municipality of Nasipit and constituted into the newly created town, by virtue of Republic Act No. 380 which was approved on June 15, 1949. This law was sponsored by Congressman Marcos M. Calo. The town came into being on July 1, 1949.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 311.02 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

Carmen is strategically located in the Western Agusan Corridor. It is bounded on the north by Butuan Bay, south by Buenavista, east by Nasipit and west by Misamis Oriental. Its rolling hills are planted with different kinds of orchard, where some 500 ha are devoted solely to mango plantations. About half of these are fully developed and are already producing sweet mango fruits which are being sold in volume in Cebu and Manila and to neighboring municipalities and Butuan City.

Barangays
Carmen is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Carmen had a population of 23,172. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Government
Elected government officials of Carmen for the term of 2016-2019:
 * Mayor: Ramon "Monching RMC" M. Calo
 * Vice Mayor: Wilfredo T. Taglucop
 * Sangguniang Bayan:
 * Eva D. Palarca
 * Maria Riza P. Ledesma
 * Diosdado R. Palang-at
 * Gilda A. Samaco
 * Abraham Dela Cruz Jr.
 * Julius Tamayo
 * Corazon Alpuerto
 * Jan Ledesma
 * SB Secretary:
 * Felomino Palisan Jr.

List of former mayors

 * Honculada, Nicanor O. - 1949–1951
 * De Guzman, Arturo - 1952–1955
 * Malimit, Jose - 1956–1960, 1964-1967
 * Degamo, Esteban - 1960–1963
 * Calo, Tranquilino Jr. - 1968–1969, 1972–1985, 1988-1993
 * Campos, Ernesto - 1969–1971
 * Pacon, Dionesio - 1986–1987
 * Aparecio, Joaquin - 1987
 * Battad, Arnulfo - 1987 - 1988 (until January only)
 * Luneta, Eliseo - 1993–1995
 * Calo, Ramon - 1996–2004, 2007–present
 * Calo, Jovitte - 2004–2007

Tourism

 * Carmen Municipal Hall: new municipal hall officially opened on July 1, 2011.
 * Plaza Beach Resort: beach covered with white sands in its coast located at Sitio Bulihon, Barangay Tagcatong.
 * Mount Carmel View Park: park commonly called by Carmenanons as "Marcos Park", located at San Isidro, Barangay Tagcatong. From here, one can view the entire Carmen and nearby municipalities, and the island province of Camiguin.
 * Punta Diwata Cave: one of the popular destinations in Carmen consisting of 43 caves, located in Barangay Vinapor.
 * Balite Beach Resort: located in Barangay Vinapor.
 * Vinapor Blue Waters: located near the Cliffs of Barangay Vinapor, this resort features carved stones formed into a dinosaurs, a reason for it to be commonly called "Jurassic Park".
 * Veranda I and II Resorts: a beach resort, hotel and convention venue located at Barangays Tagcatong and Rojales. It has air-conditioned rooms and suites, air conditioned cabañas and other facilities like cottages fronting beachfront, seafood and Chinese restaurants, mini-bar, convention hall and swimming pool.
 * Scuba diving sites: Carmen is known for its adventurous dive sites along the Punta Diwata Reefs and Balete Wall. It has six dive sites. Reef life includes soft and hard corals plus abundant reef and pelagic fishes. Profile ranges from sloping wall to cliffs with depths from 40 ft. to over a hundred, with generally sandy floors. Prime sites are located in barangays Vinapor, Tagcatong & Poblacion.
 * Cabatuan Beach
 * Kibanlag Falls

Transportation
In February 2017, the new integrated bus terminal was opened with buses for travel to and from Butuan and Cagayan de Oro.

Trisikad is also an option when traveling within the area of Carmen and also from the town proper to Nasipit.

Elementary

 * Antonio Quiamjot Elementary School
 * Cahayagan Elementary School
 * Carmen Central Elementary School
 * Cervantina Elementary School
 * Doña Josefa Elementary School
 * Elpidio Salas Elementary School
 * Gosoon Elementary School
 * Manoligao Elementary School
 * Rojales Elementary School
 * San Agustin Elementary School
 * San Isidro Elementary School
 * Tagcatong Central Elementary School

Secondary

 * Carmen National High School
 * Cahayagan National High School
 * Manoligao National High School
 * Our Lady of Carmen Academy of Caraga, Incorporated
 * Vinapor National High School

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Jabonga

Jabonga, officially the Municipality of Jabonga (Lungsod sa Jabonga; ), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,855 people.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 293 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

Jabonga is bounded by Kitcharao and Surigao del Norte to the north; Butuan Bay to the west; Tubay and Santiago to the south; Surigao del Sur to the east. It is 60 km from Butuan City.

The topography of the land features plain to rolling and hills. Among the municipalities, Jabonga ranks first in total area and number of farms (464) mostly owned by individuals. It has one of the 36 crop storage facilities of the province. Its major crops are coconut, rice, corn, timber and both fresh and sea-water fish.

Barangays
Jabonga is politically subdivided into 15 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Jabonga had a population of 24,855. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Economy
Jabonga is home of the 24.9mW Lake Mainit Hydro Power Plant that will serves Agusan del Norte.

Festivals and celebrations

 * Sumayajaw Festival- Held during the town fiesta of Jabonga. It is a thanksgiving celebration for the bounties showered by the Heavenly Father through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Lady of Assumption.
 * Baoto Festival- Held annually, this is a regional race for native wooden barotos, the main event is the 30K Paddling Marathon. Other activities include tree planting, adventure skills clinic, triathlon, airsoft match and bikini open.

By land
Jabonga is accessible by bus from Bachelor Express, Davao Metro Shuttle, or Surigao Bus via Butuan-Surigao routes or vice versa. There are also vans, jeep and multi-cabs that have routes towards both Surigao City and Butuan which are stationed in Jabonga Integrated Land Transport Terminal.

By air and sea
Not Accessible

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Kitcharao

Kitcharao, officially the Municipality of Kitcharao (Lungsod sa Kitcharao; ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,278 people.

History
Kitcharao was created on June 22, 1963, under Republic Act No. 3842, sponsored by Congressman Guillermo R. Sánchez. It was once a barrio of Jabonga. Through the initiative of the then Vice Mayor Francisco M. Tuozo of Jabonga, a resolution was sponsored petitioning Congress for the creation of the Municipality of Kitcharao.

The inhabitants of the municipality came from various regions in Luzon and the Visayas, hence the presence of Ilocanos, Tagalogs, Leyteños, Hiligaynons, Warays, Cebuanos, Boholanos, and indigenous people known as the Mamanwas.

On August 29, 1963, the first Municipal Officials were inducted to the office by then Governor Democrito O. Plaza. Félix Q. Basadre, Sr. was the appointed Mayor, Marceliano Morada as Vice Mayor and the councilors Mariano M. Napalan, Sr., Gaudencio Pojas, Pencionico Bermúdez, Juan Tidalgo, Agustín Patagan and Uldarico Atuel.

The same set of Municipal Officials was elected in the ensuing regular election in November 1963.

In 2005, Barangays Crossing and Songkoy were created.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 171.92 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

Barangays
Kitcharao is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Kitcharao had a population of 21,278. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Transportation
The Kitcharao Land Transport Terminal serves multicabs, buses, vans and jeepneys bound for Butuan/Surigao.

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Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte

Las Nieves, (Spanish for "The Snows"), officially the Municipality of Las Nieves (Lungsod sa Las Nieves; ), is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,240 people.

History
On 27 March 2021, over 304 NPA militiamen and supporters of the New People's Army surrendered at Las Nieves in Barangay Ibuan to the Philippine Government, dismantling the rebels' key support in the area.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 582.69 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

Las Nieves is bounded by Butuan and Buenavista, Agusan del Norte to the north, municipality of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur to the northeast, Bayugan to the east, municipality of Esperanza, Agusan del Sur to the south and municipality of Claveria, Misamis Oriental to the west.

Barangays
Las Nieves is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Barangay Casiklan was created in 2000.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Las Nieves had a population of 30,240. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

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Magallanes, Agusan del Norte

Magallanes, officially the Municipality of Magallanes (Lungsod sa Magallanes; ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,293 people.

The municipality was named after the Hispanized surname of the Portuguese-born maritime explorer Ferdinand Magellan. Formerly part of Butuan, Magallanes was created as a municipality on June 21, 1969, through Republic Act 5660.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 44.31 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

The topography of the land is mostly flat and rolling, surrounded by mountains. Swamps characterize much of the landscape that is situated at the mouth of the two major rivers in the province, the Agusan and Baug Rivers.

The elevation of most of lands is 2 ft below sea level. The town center is in the river delta and has to be kept protected by dikes. The land gradually rises in the north-west to the 99 m high Mount Taod-oy at barangay Taod-oy and the 162 m high Mount Panaytayon.

Around 2,834.89 ha of Magallanes lands have slope of 0 to 3 percent, 399.28 ha have 8 to 18 percent, 1,497.30 ha 18 to 30 percent and 250.53 ha 30 to 50 percent.

Hydrosol, San Miguel Loam, San Miguel Clay Loam, Malalag Silt Loam and Butuan Loam are its soil types. Upper Miocene, Cretaceous-Paleogene and recent sedimentary materials are the rock elements that make up Magallanes lands.

Land use
Of its total land area, 4109 ha are classified as alienable and disposable. The other 882 ha are forestlands. 149.95 ha or 3 percent is built-up, 92.26 ha of that for social facilities and the other 59.69 ha for roads. Around 3210.72 ha or 64.33 percent of its lands are utilized for agriculture, the other 1630.33 ha or 33.20 percent, for forest use. Four hectares are also being utilized for tourism in special use. Within the agricultural area, 1727.63 ha are under CARP coverage.

Climate
Magallanes is generally outside the "typhoon belt". Its climate is, by Philippine classification, Type II. There is no definite dry season in the area. Maximum rain is from November to January. Lying within the eastern coast, the place is within the pathway north-east monsoons, trade winds and storms.

Barangays
Magallanes is politically subdivided into eight barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Magallanes had a population of 22,293. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Economy
The town has two plywood manufacturing firms: EMCO (Barangay Santo Rosario) and PSPI (Barangay Marcos), and one safety matches manufacturing firm: JAKA Equities Corp (Barangay Marcos). The three manufacturing plants are all on the main street and operating near the Baug River and Agusan River.

A 2000 ha of prawn/shrimp farm in Magallanes used to be the Philippines' top exporter of first class prawn/shrimp to Japan, until the entire farm was hit by a white spot disease in 2001 leading to the collapse of the industry.

Tourism

 * Philippine Centennial Tree: The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) awarded Magallanes as the place that host the Oldest Tree (more than 500 years old) in the Philippines called Bitaug.

 * Lisagan Festival: Magallanes celebrates its annual fiesta every third Saturday of October in honor of patroness Nuestra Señora del Rosario, Our Lady of the Rosary, which includes thanksgiving mass, parades and more.
 * The 'Lisagan Festival' held on Sunday after the fiesta includes street dancing similar to Sinulog Festival and fluvial procession at the Agusan River and Baug River. The town parish doesn't allow major public gathering like disco, live bands and other similar events the night before the fiesta.

 * Magellan Shrine: Located at Poblacion near the Municipal Hall, the shrine was the site of the 'first' Catholic mass in Mindanao on April 8, 1521. It was believed that the Magellan's Cross in Cebu was also erected here by the explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his men before they sail North. Evidence showed church ruins near the Agusan River.

 * Agusan River: The Agusan River is the widest and navigable river in Mindanao.

Infrastructure
The Magallanes Coastal Road (Known as Cuenca Avenue Street) was started on 2019 under municipal mayor Cesar Cumba, Jr. The said project was under the Local Government and it was completed in October 2020. The REBAR Sports Center was located in P-6 Buhang, Magallanes which was opened on October 9, 2020. The said sports center was owned and maintained by the private family, and it has 2 badminton courts, 2 table tennis courts, 2 darts courts, and the taekwondo dojang.

Communications
The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company provides fixed line services. Wireless mobile communications services are provided by Smart Communications and Globe Telecommunications.

Transportation
Magallanes can be reached through the Mindanao gateways:

Air

 * Bancasi Airport of Butuan and Laguindingan International Airport of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan
 * PAL Express and Cebu Pacific have daily flights from Manila to Butuan and v.v. Cebu-Butuan-Cebu flights via Cebu Pacific scheduled Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, and PAL.

Sea

 * Masao Port of Butuan
 * Port of Nasipit
 * Port of Surigao
 * Macabalan Port of Cagayan de Oro

There are several major shipping lines serving the Manila and Cebu routes namely: 2Go, Cokaliong, Medallion Transport and PSACC.

The boat ride from Butuan to Magallanes, navigating the Agusan River, takes about 45 minutes.

Land
Bachelor Express and PhilTranCo is the dominant public land transport from Manila and Tacloban passing Surigao, Cabadbaran and Butuan to Cagayan de Oro and Davao. The public mode of transportation within the municipality is by motorcabs and pedicabs. Passenger vans commonly known as V-Hire are also available for Butuan routes.

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Nasipit

Nasipit, officially the Municipality of Nasipit (Lungsod sa Nasipit; ), is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 44,822 people.

The Port of Nasipit is the major seaport or base port in Agusan del Norte. The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) assigned PMO Nasipit as an International Base port.

History
Perched on a promontory overlooking the picturesque Nasipit Bay is the progressive industrial town of Nasipit. From the open sea, approaching the town one would readily notice that pall of heavy smoke emanating from giant smoke-stacks, evidence of industrial activity within the sprawling compound of the Nasipit Lumber Company and the Philippine Wallboard Corporation.

The shoreline of Nasipit assumes a claw-like from which “Nasip-it” was derived. Until 1929, Nasipit was a barrio of Butuan. The then Governor Guingona proposed to change the name Nasipit to “Aurora”. Due to the strong opposition of the early inhabitants, however, the word Na-si-pit was retained.

Little is known about historical events that took place in this town during its early days. But legend has it that three women were abducted by marauding Moro pirates who occasionally came to this place to rob and plunder. It was said that the villagers were terrified whenever the pirates came ashore and they went into hiding for days atop the thickly-forested hill which they later on settled and developed as the present-day Poblacion. Because of this danger, the early settlers constructed a watchtower at the site presently occupied by the Catholic Church, to watch out for and warn the people of an impending pirate raid.

The earliest settlers of this town were immigrants from Cebu, Leyte and the different parts of the archipelago threaded their way into this town to settle permanently.

The administration of the late Mayor Catalino Atupan saw the beginnings of industrial activities in this once sleepy town. During his nine years in office, Mayor Atupan strove to increase tax collection and encouraged the establishment of factories on account of the town’s strategic geographical location and ideal shipping facilities. At the end of his term in 1946, the Nasipit Lumber Company Incorporated, controlled and operated by the Fernandez Hermanos started its operation. Thus, began Nasipit’s march to progress.

Nasipit was officially separated from the municipality of Butuan on August 1, 1929. It became a municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. 181 issued by Acting Governor General of the Philippines Eugene Allen Gilmore. A proposal to change its name to Aurora was initiated by then Governor Teofisto Guingona Sr., but due to the strong opposition from townsfolk, the name Nasipit was retained.

In 1949, the barrios of Carmen, Tagcatong, Cahayagan and San Agustin were separated from Nasipit and constituted into the new town of Carmen by virtue of Republic Act No. 380 which was approved on June 15, 1949.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 144.4 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

Nasipit occupies the north-western portion of the province. It is bounded in the east and south by Buenavista, west by Carmen, and north by Butuan Bay. It is 24 km west of Butuan and 175 km north-east of Cagayan de Oro. The town is accessible by sea through the inter-island vessels docking in the Nasipit International Seaport, to destinations such as Manila, Cebu, Bohol, and Cagayan de Oro.

Barangays
Nasipit is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Of these, 5 are urban and 14 are rural. Of the 19 barangays, 9 are coastal: Cubi–Cubi, Ata–Atahon, Punta, Barangay 1 Apagan (Poblacion), Talisay (home to the Port of Nasipit), Santa Ana, Camagong, Amontay and Aclan.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Nasipit had a population of 44,822. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Economy
Nasipit was identified by the Caraga Regional Development Council (Caraga RDC) through Resolution Number 44 Series of 1996, as the Regional Agri-Industrial Growth Center (RAGC) of the Caraga Region. The municipality's identification as the RAGC and its inclusion in the Agusan Norte Special Economic Zone (ANSEZ) can be attributed to the establishment of the Nasipit Agusan del Norte Industrial Estate (NANIE). Covering a total of 296.9 ha and located within barangays Camagong and Talisay, the proposed estate is envisaged to be an industrial nucleus or manufacturing center in the province where industrial plants, bonded warehouses, container yards and other industrial facilities will be located and made available to investors.

Town fiesta
Nasipit celebrates its annual fiesta every 29 September in honor to the town's patron saint, St. Michael, the Archangel, which includes thanksgiving mass and parade before the day of fiesta activities.

Araw ng Nasipit
Araw ng Nasipit (Day of Nasipit) - the day commemorating the townhood anniversary of Nasipit from 1929 after it was a barrio of Butuan

Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church
Located at the heart of the town, it was built by MSC or Dutch priests during the 1960s. Recently, the altar of the church was constructed on its new image.

Communications
The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company provides fixed line services. Wireless mobile communications services are provided by Smart Communications and Globe Telecommunications.

Transportation
Nasipit can be accessed through the Mindanao Pan-Philippine Highway.

Air

 * Bancasi Airport of Butuan
 * Laguindingan Airport of Cagayan de Oro

PAL and Cebu Pacific have daily flights from Manila to Butuan and vice versa.

Sea
Through the Port of Nasipit, there are several major shipping lines serving the Manila and Cebu routes: 2GO Travel, Carlos A. Gothong Shipping Lines, Philippine Span Asia Carrier Corporation aka Sulpicio Lines, Cokaliong Shipping Lines Inc., and Trans-Asia Shipping Lines. The Philippine Coast Guard — CG Detachment Nasipit is located at the Port of Nasipit near the Nasipit SeaPort Terminal.

Land
Nasipit can be reached by riding jeepney, van, multicabs and buses from Butuan in 45 minutes, and 4 hours to 5 hours by bus from Cagayan de Oro. The public mode of transportation in Nasipit is by tricycle similar in Butuan.

Elementary schools

 * Aclan Elementary School
 * Amontay Elementary School
 * Ata-Atahon Elementary School
 * Camagong Elementary School
 * Cubi-Cubi Elementary School
 * Culit Elementary School
 * Jaguimitan Elementary School
 * Kinabjangan Central Elementary School - East Central
 * Nasipit Central Elementary School - West Central
 * Northwestern Agusan Colleges
 * Punta Elementary School
 * Saint Michael College of Caraga
 * Santa Ana Elementary School
 * Talisay Central Elementary School SPED Center
 * Triangulo Elementary School

High schools and colleges

 * Saint Michael College of Caraga
 * Ata-atahon National High School
 * Culit National High School
 * Jaguimitan National High School
 * Nasipit National High School - Annex
 * Nasipit National Vocational School
 * Northwestern Agusan Colleges
 * Saint Joseph Institute of Technology - Cubi-Cubi Campus

Notable personalities

 * Sylvia Sanchez

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Remedios T. Romualdez

Remedios T. Romualdez, officially the Municipality of Remedios T. Romualdez (Lungsod sa Remedios T. Romualdez; ), is a 5th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,155 people, making it the least populated town in the province.

The town is one of the leading rice producers of Agusan del Norte province.

Etymology
Remedios T. Romualdez was named after Remedios Trinidad Romualdez, the mother of former First Lady Imelda Marcos, the wife of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos.

History
Remedios T. Romualdez was created into a municipality on September 8, 1982, when the barangays of Agay, Basilisa, Humilog, Tagbongabong, San Antonio, and Panaytayon, all of the then-municipality of Cabadbaran, were constituted into the newly created town, through ''Batas Pambansa Blg. 236''.

The seat of the Municipal Government Center was designated in Barangay Agay, now Barangay Poblacion 1.

Remedios T. Romualdez is the youngest town in the Province of Agusan del Norte.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 79.15 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

It is situated along the Maharlika Highway. It is bounded by Cabadbaran to the north, Municipality of Sibagat, Agusan del Sur to the east, Butuan to the south, and Magallanes, Agusan del Norte to the west.

Elevation
Remedios T. Romualdez is located at °N, °W. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 23.8 meters above sea level (M.a.s.l.).

Barangays
Remedios T. Romualdez is politically subdivided into 8 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Remedios T. Romualdez had a population of 17,155. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

Nature and Man-made Attractions

 * Tagnote Falls - located at Sitio Tagnote, Barangay San Antonio
 * Sak-a Falls - located in Barangay San Antonio
 * Mount Hilong-Hilong - accessible through Malvar Trail situated in Barangay San Antonio, the highest mountain peak in the entire Caraga Region. It is 2,012 meters above sea level (masl).
 * Humilog Cave 1 - located in Barangay Humilog

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Santiago, Agusan del Norte

Santiago, officially the Municipality of Santiago (Lungsod sa Santiago; ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,657 people.

History
In the later part of 1898, a group of natives fleeing from the municipality of Jabonga settled in a place recognized by the municipality of Cabadbaran as barrio Santiago, However, in 1924 the Aciga River swelled its banks, destroying all properties, crops and animals along it. This forced the inhabitants of Santiago, Cabadbaran to transfer to barrio Jagupit. In 1936, the same river wrought extensive damage which made the inhabitants decide to transfer at the foot of the hill, particularly at Sitio Paypay, which was inhabited by two groups of natives-the Manobo and the Mamanwa.

The construction of the national highway, which passes thru sitio Paypay, lured more people to settle in the place.

On April 26, 1959, the name Paypay was changed to Santiago through Republic Act 2170, in honor of Senior Santiago or Saint James.

In 1964, the barrio officials of Santiago indicated their desire to become a separate municipality. Finally, on June 15, 1969, the barrios of Santiago and Jagupit were separated from Cabadbaran and constituted into the new municipality of Santiago, through Republic Act 5242.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 275.61 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

Barangays
Santiago is politically subdivided into 9 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Santiago had a population of 28,657. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

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Animal Hospital

Animal Hospital is a British television show starring Australian singer and TV presenter Rolf Harris that ran on BBC One from 29 August 1994 to 13 September 2004. Other presenters included Lynda Bryans, Steve Knight, Mairi McHaffie, Rhodri Williams, Shauna Lowry and Jamie Darling who featured as reporters. Later episodes featured Phil Dixon. The series featured animal welfare stories from many RSPCA hospitals, including: Harmsworth Animal Hospital in North London.

Locations
Harmsworth Animal Hospital in North London was the first of three RSPCA hospitals that opened their doors to allow the BBC to produce this factual television show which ran for over a decade. The programmes were presented by Rolf Harris. After Harmsworth, the series moved to the Putney Animal Hospital in South London, and then to Salford Animal Hospital in Greater Manchester.

In 2015, the RSPCA announced that the animal hospital in Putney, South London would be closed. The animal hospitals at Sonderburg Road in Islington, North London, and Eccles New Road, Salford, Greater Manchester remain open.

Australian version
The Australian version of Animal Hospital on the Network Ten between 1996 and 2001. Like Easy Eats, the show's highlights dubbed as episodes edited in Animal Tales, a one hour show dedicated to animal welfare stories. It was broadcast on the Nine Network since 2019.

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Tubay

Tubay, officially the Municipality of Tubay (Lungsod sa Tubay; ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,785 people.

It was created from the barrios of Tubay, La Fraternidad, Tinigbasan, Cabayawa, Victory, Santa Ana, and Tagmamarcay of the municipality of Cabadbaran in 1947, through Republic Act No. 188.

History
The town of Tubay is named after its legendary founder Datu Tabay, and lays claim to being the second Spanish Settlement in Agusan and was known as a pueblo as early as 1751. Formerly, the people settled in the wilderness of Ilihan, then transferred to sitio Malabog and later to Tubay-Tubay and Sabang near the mouth of the Jabonga River. However, the danger of constant inundation and Moro attacks convinced the succeeding leader of the place to move the pueblo to Daang Lungsod where the massive magkuno post of once spacious and strongly built church now stand. It was here where the settlement firmly took place.

Since 1898, Tubay was a prosperous town. But when the Americans visited Tubay and Cabadbaran, they were convinced that the latter was the better place for the seat of government. Therefore, in 1903, Tubay was reduced to a barrio to give way to its equally thriving neighbor, Cabadbaran. Although reduced to a barrio status, it still remained the center of commercial activity due to the presence of Chinese merchants. Booming business in Tubay was still noticeable until the fabulous 20's when the navigable Jabonga River was the chief artery of its copra and hemp traffic. However, when the road connecting Tubay-Santiago and Cabadbaran was finished, business in Tubay began to decline and trade through the Jabonga River disappeared.

On June 22, 1947, Tubay officially became a municipality when the Congress of the Philippines enacted Republic Act No. 188 which separated the barrios of Tubay, La Fraternidad, Tinigbasan, Cabayawa, Victory, Santa Ana, and Tagmamarcay, all from Cabadbaran, and constituted into the newly created town. By virtue of said law, President Manuel Roxas issued Presidential Proclamation No. 44 on October 20, 1947, thus making Tubay regain its township status.

Geography
According to the Philippine Statistics Authority, the municipality has a land area of 138.09 km2 constituting NaN% of the 2,730.24 km2 total area of Agusan del Norte.

Barangays
Tubay is politically subdivided into 13 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks while some have sitios.

Demographics
In the 2020 census, Tubay had a population of 25,785. The population density was undefined PD/km2.

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Neil Macdonald

Neil Macdonald (born 1957) is a Canadian journalist with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and a former senior correspondent for CBC News The National. He is married to former CTV News bureau Chief Joyce Napier.

Early life and family
Macdonald was born and raised in Quebec City. His father was Percy Macdonald, who served with the Canadian Army during World War II and helped liberate the Netherlands. His mother is Ferne Macdonald (née Mains). He has two brothers, one of whom was comedian/actor Norm Macdonald. He is married to Joyce Napier, a former parliamentary bureau chief for CTV News.

Career
After graduating from Algonquin College in Ottawa, Macdonald worked first as a print journalist. He joined the CBC in 1988 and covered Canadian Parliament for approximately a decade. He then served for five years (1998–2003) as the network's chief Middle East correspondent.

Macdonald was involved in a public dispute with Canadian media mogul Leonard Asper in 2003. Asper had accused Macdonald of being "anti-Israeli" after taking exception to some of the CBC's Middle East coverage. Macdonald responded with a rebuttal in The Globe and Mail, accusing Asper of defamation and alleging editorial censorship in the Asper-owned CanWest media outlets.

In November 2010, Macdonald led a CBC investigation into the United Nations International Independent Investigation Commission and the Special Tribunal for Lebanon, which had been mandated with solving the murder of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri. The report uncovered documents suggesting the UN investigative body had strong evidence to link the Shia paramilitary group Hezbollah to the 2005 bombing that killed Hariri, and that the UN had not acted on this intelligence due to diplomatic concerns. Macdonald's report also sharply criticized the performance of the Special Tribunal's head prosecutor, Daniel Bellemare, who responded that he was "extremely disappointed" with the report.

In 2014, Macdonald harshly criticized Linden MacIntyre, a former CBC employee, after MacIntyre made comments about the CBC in regard to the Jian Ghomeshi incident.

In 2015, Macdonald moved back to Canada after 17 years in the United States, 12 of which he spent in Washington, D.C. as the Washington bureau correspondent for The National. Macdonald produced editorial articles for the CBC's website, as well as appearing as a senior correspondent for The National before he retired in December 2019.

Awards
In 1988, Macdonald received a Centre for Investigative Journalism Award honorable mention for the 1987 story "CSIS: Making a cop into a spy just doesn't fly" in the Ottawa Citizen.

In 2004, Macdonald received a Gemini Award for his reportage on political violence in Haiti. He was awarded a second "best reportage" Gemini in 2009 for his coverage of the U.S. 2007 economic crisis.

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Yam Laranas

William Laranas (born 12 December 1978) is a Filipino director and cinematographer.

Early life
Laranas studied filmmaking at the Mowelfund Film Institute and is currently a professor of Cinematography at the Ateneo de Manila University.

Filmography

 * Balahibong Pusa (2001, English: Cat Hairs)
 * Radyo (2001, English: Radio)
 * Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon (2002, English: Only You)
 * Hibla (2002, English: Thread)
 * Sigaw (2004, English: The Echo)
 * The Echo (2008, English language remake of Sigaw)
 * Patient X (2009)
 * The Road (2011)
 * Abomination (2018)
 * Aurora (2018)
 * Nightshift (2019)
 * Death of a Girlfriend (2021)
 * Greed (2022)
 * Laruan (2022)

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Talk:Salton Sea State Recreation Area

Why is this little orphan separate from Salton Sea? --Wetman 07:40, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)

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Wikipedia:Requests for adminship/TheoClarke

TheoClarke
final (42/1/0) ending 07:40 22 June 2005 (UTC)

I think this is the first time I've ever nominated anyone, so I guess it's about time. Theo is a quality editor whose primary focus is on maintaining the highest possible standards on Wikipedia. He also has a sense of humour, which is a vital attribute for an admin. Filiocht | Blarneyman 07:42, Jun 15, 2005 (UTC)
 * Candidate, please indicate acceptance of the nomination here:

I am warmed by this nomination. Admin tools would certainly ease my tidying. I accept. --Theo (Talk) 09:38, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Support
 * 1) Yes! Intelligent and friendly. Maurreen 07:50, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 2) Really ought to vote for my own nominee. Filiocht | Blarneyman 08:53, Jun 15, 2005 (UTC)
 * 3) Support-JCarriker 10:56, Jun 15, 2005 (UTC)
 * 4) Okay! El_C 11:11, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 5) Support - Darwinek 12:02, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 6) Support. Strong candidate. Sjakkalle (Check!)  12:35, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 7) Support. -- Silversmith Hewwo 12:51, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 8) Absolutely support. Helpful, civil, and intelligent. Should be an excellent admin. --Scimitar 13:41, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 9) Support - I look on RFA for the first time in a while and there's a familiar name at the top, which is always cheering... Excellent candidate. Shimgray 14:07, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 10) Support. SlimVirgin (talk) 14:32, Jun 15, 2005 (UTC)
 * 11) Support. Guettarda 15:23, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 12) Soitenly. TenOfAllTrades(talk) 17:45, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 13) Support--very friendly and open to advice, and a fine article writer. Meelar (talk) 21:46, Jun 15, 2005 (UTC)
 * 14) Support- Bratsche talk 5 pillars 22:38, Jun 15, 2005 (UTC)
 * 15) Support - Excellent contributions to the community --FCYTravis 23:18, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 16) Support - Considerate, helpful, and very friendly. Sango  123  01:53, Jun 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * 17) Support. JYolkowski // talk 01:55, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 18) Support- Flcelloguy [[Image:Bass clef2.gif|25px|Cello today?]] Give me a note! Eighth note (crop).gif Desk 02:48, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 19) Everyking 03:26, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 20) Support. →  Jarlaxle Artemis   03:31, Jun 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * 21) Support.  ral  315  04:51, Jun 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * 22) Support Zzyzx11 (Talk) 06:41, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 23) Support --Spangineer (háblame)  10:45, Jun 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * 24) Support Andrew Lenahan - St ar bli nd 13:46, Jun 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * 25) Support this obviously qualified candidate. Capable janitor and has shown the clear capacity to moderate, rather than enflame, conflict.  Kelly Martin 21:46, Jun 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * 26) Support. Reasonable, courteous, and and a valuable editor. Mindspillage (spill yours?) 23:41, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 27) Support, most definitely. I'm sure I owe him a pint, too. James F. (talk) 01:01, 17 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 28) Support. Give him the mop. -- ALoan (Talk) 10:21, 17 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 29) Support. Seems like a good editor to me. Paul August ☎ 13:29, Jun 17, 2005 (UTC)
 * 30) Michael Snow 19:00, 17 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 31) Absolutely! - UtherSRG 22:59, Jun 17, 2005 (UTC)
 * 32) Support. Mike H 23:00, Jun 17, 2005 (UTC)
 * 33) Support -- Francs2000 | Talk 23:01, 17 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 34) Support wisdom and wit. — mark ✎ 13:20, 19 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 35) Support 100% - great editor, feel that this person will make a great admin! - Ta bu shi da yu 02:58, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 36) Wiglaf 09:09, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 37) Cool. JuntungWu 11:41, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 38) Support. Marcus2 12:51, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 39) Support. History indicates responsible adminship. Jayjg (talk)  16:32, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 40) Support. "Thought he was an admin" moment. Hedley 22:37, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 41) Support, great edits, great at communicating with other editors, great attitude. -- M P er el ( talk 00:22, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * 42)  Support For reasons already mentioned.--newsjunkie 14:16, 21 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Oppose
 * 1) --Boothy443 | comhrÚ 07:31, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Boothy has opposed all the nominations which exist, giving no reason. Sjakkalle (Check!)  09:17, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Because Boothy443 has opposed every adminship request on this page without reason, I have left him a polite comment/suggestion on his user talk page that he either provide reasons for his opposition or withdraw his votes. Flcelloguy [[Image:Bass clef2.gif|25px|Cello today?]] Give me a note! Eighth note (crop).gif Desk 21:20, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Yes I'll give you a note, a symphony of about 12 all above saying just "support" their reasons being?... Stop bullying him for a reason it's his choice! Giano | talk 21:36, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * The purpose of voting on Wikipedia is to build consensus. Votes without reasons do not help to build consensus. Kelly Martin 21:46, Jun 16, 2005 (UTC)
 * Thank you for your opinion, Giano. However, I am neither bullying Boothy443 nor pressuring him to change his vote; on the contrary, I respect everyone's opinions and their votes. I am simply informing him of the standard RfA practice of listing a reason for opposition. Given that he has opposed every nomination on this page without a reason, I was attempting to help him by notifying him of the standard RfA practice, of which he may not have been aware of. Thank you for your understanding; undubitably we are all here to make Wikipedia better! Flcelloguy [[Image:Bass clef2.gif|25px|Cello today?]] Give me a note! Eighth note (crop).gif Desk  21:56, 16 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Scanning this may help with understanding these votes. I regularly vote support on this page with little or no comment and do not really see the difference with someone voting oppose in the same way. The concern here is, I suppose, because of the blanket-bombing approach. Boothy443 seems to have wider concerns with the adminship of Wikipedia and is entitled to hold and express them. Unfortunately, the approach chosen is likely to be ineffective, as this kind of protest vote very quickly comes to be both expected and ignored. Filiocht | Blarneyman 07:41, Jun 17, 2005 (UTC)
 * I attend to agree with Filiocht. I have given a long and tedious explanation of my views on this subject here Giano | talk 07:58, 17 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Copied from TheoClarke's talk page:
 * I just wanted to make clear that in no way was I bullying or intimidating Boothy. When I posted my first comment, I was unaware that other people had already asked the same question- I simply did not think that a relatively current issue would be in the archives (stupid me!). However, I have already apologized to Boothy for re-asking this question, and want to make clear that I simply wanted to help Boothy by making him aware of (what we consider) an RfA standard. However, now that I have read his archive page, I completely understand his views. I have always respected everyone's opinions; after all, a plethora of diverse opinions is integral for Wikipedia! Sorry for any misunderstandings I might have caused, and thank you all for your dedication to Wikipedia. I hope this matter is now closed. Flcelloguy [[Image:Bass clef2.gif|25px|Cello today?]] Give me a note! Eighth note (crop).gif Desk  14:37, 17 Jun 2005 (UTC)
 * Well, I for one find this attitude to be more than a little puzzling. If he opposes all admins, the deciding beuracrat is going to ignore the oppose. I've left my own message on his talk page. - Ta bu shi da yu 06:40, 20 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Neutral

Comments
 * TheoClarke has approximately 3150 edits, according to Kate's Tool. Flcelloguy 14:25, 15 Jun 2005 (UTC)

Questions for the candidate

A few generic questions to provide guidance for voters:
 * 1. What sysop chores, if any, would you anticipate helping with? (Please read the page about administrators and the administrators' reading list.)
 * A. The two main areas where I will find the tools useful include vandalism reversion (I have over 1000 items on my watchlist) and tidying up moves and merges. I have always tried to behave as a steward of the structure so I do not anticipate much change in my behaviour except being able to delete articles where there is appropriate consensus.  Conseuqently, I will now look at the speedy candidates, which I previously ignored.
 * 2. Of your articles or contributions to Wikipedia, are there any about which you are particularly pleased, and why?
 * A. I have created too many articles to have any real favourites. I am proud that my first creation has survived largely intact but trying to get David Helvarg through FAC has tested my self-esteem at times.  I guess that what pleases me most is the diversity of my contributions and the number of editors with whom I have successfully cooperated.  I think that Wikipedia is a magnificent creation and I am warmed by the belief that my actions have improved it.
 * 3. Have you been in any conflicts over editing in the past or do you feel other users have caused you stress? How have you dealt with it and how will you deal with it in the future?
 * A. The only real stress I felt (and I was most surprised by my response) was when a vandal forged my identity and left some abusive messages for others. I was very active in defending against the pointlesswasteoftime attack and believe that its early resolution was in part due to my negotiations with the leader of the attackers.  I have made a point of contributing to some controversial debates and tring to moderate the heat.  In only one case am I aware of the isue being left unresolved with an editor feeling personal animosity towards me and in that case the reassurance that I afforded the initial victim of the antagonism made it worthwhile.  I find it important to remember that in every case we are dealing with a real person who can be hurt by our behaviour and does what feels right for themselves at any moment (even if they subsequently regret the act or know that it does harm).  This attitude has enabled me to help several apparent vandals become constructive editors.


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Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance

Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance is the third studio album by the American Christian metal band Tourniquet. It was originally released on Intense Records in 1992 to the Christian market and later released on Metal Blade Records in 1993 to the secular market. It is the last Tourniquet album to feature vocalist Guy Ritter, who left the band after the recording of the album. It was independently re-released on Pathogenic Records in 2001 with digital remastering, two bonus live tracks from the 2000 Dutch Flevo Festival featuring then-lead vocalist Luke Easter, and new cover art (with "Dissonance" misspelled as "Dissonence" on the tray liner edges). Retroactive Records released a Collector's Edition remaster on June 26, 2020 with the original cover art, an expanded album booklet, and four different bonus tracks. Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance was voted as the "Favorite Album of the 1990s" by readers of HM Magazine. In 2010, HM Magazine ranked it #23 on the Top 100 Christian metal albums of all-time list.

Recording history
Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance was recorded at five studios. The album was produced by Metal Blade Records' Bill Metoyer. The album's name is a reference to 2 Corinthians 4:18.

Musically, the album went for a more aggressive thrash metal direction. The songs are complicated, technical and feature experiments with styles such jazz and blues. The latter can be heard on the song "Phantom Limb". The band's characteristical style of incorporating classical music into its guitar riffs is especially reminiscent on the beginning of the title track. The album introduced more Slayer-esque shouting vocal patterns by Gary Lenaire as well as a darker atmosphere. Guy Ritter sang less on the album than on previous Tourniquet albums. It is often thought that the vocalist Guy Ritter left the band during the recording session. However, during an interview with HM Magazine in 2007 he clarified:

It [leaving the band] was actually right after we finished [the recording of the album]. Otherwise I wouldn’t have had any vocals on that album. (laughter) We had just finished the album and it was not too long after it came out.

Ritter stated his reasons for leaving the band:

I am not being critical of the band or where the direction they went, but for me the band was always more of "this is a ministry and we just happen to play heavy metal." I got into music for that reason. I was originally into pop music, but when I saw what Stryper was doing with music I went and tried to learn that style because it was a tool to reach people. Ted and Gary were always great metal players before I met them. They are just phenomenal musicians. I have never really been good at any instrument. I play a little of every instrument…drums, guitar or keyboard. I am not great at anything. But I learned a style of singing and tried to write the songs that I wrote for Tourniquet on guitar because I felt like it was a tool to reach people. By the time we finished Pathogenic I felt like we were more of a metal band, we were Christians in a band. That is the way I felt. It was my personal opinion. We weren’t praying as much as we were before and weren’t doing things like we used to like meeting with a musical pastor. Our focus was just different. Couple that with the music…I really just wasn’t into the thrash vocals as far as the yelling type shouting vocals. I wanted that to be a compliment to the singing. I just felt like there was too much yelling on the POD album and I sat down with Ted and Gary and I told them that if I was going to stay that I wanted to do less yelling and maybe do some more ballads or some more commercial stuff. I remember Ted saying if anything it was going to get heavier.

According to Ritter, there was also some disagreements concerning the label:

The label was not paying us for royalties at all. Almost nothing. Just enough to probably be legal about it. And I really wanted to audit the label. We got paid maybe $3000 in royalties the whole time I was in the band. Then we got a letter saying, "We paid you too much so we are going to have to take payments of a thousand or more back!" It was crazy. And I couldn’t get the band to agree with me that we needed to audit the label. So I had some disagreements there. It wasn’t like this big fight or anything. You never would have thought there would be the tension there was after I left the band.

Themes
The lyrics kept the pattern that began on Psycho Surgery and feature bizarre medical terminology. These terms and syndromes are used as metaphors for spiritual and social issues. The album title refers to color blindness and the title song uses it as a metaphor for lack of wisdom of sight from God. "Gelatinous Tubercles of Purulent Ossification" is about nicotine addiction that causes larynx benediction. The sound samples of the song are produced with Western Electric 5000 voice synthesizer.

The album's final song "The Skeezix Dilemma" uses the board Uncle Wiggily's (also a children's book series by Howard Roger Garis) concept as an allegory for child abuse. The song starts out with a minute of circus music (organ played by Bob Beeman) which is followed by a nervous child reading a bit of the game's introduction. The heavy metal song "Exoskeletons" contains a short riff of Black Sabbath's 1972 song "Supernaut" at the end. The Metal Blade Records version of Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance contains a live version of Trouble's 1984 song "The Tempter" from Tourniquet's Intense Live Series, Vol. 2 and features vocalist Les Carlsen of the American Christian metal band Bloodgood; this track was later included on the 2020 remaster along with three instrumental demos.

Personnel
Tourniquet
 * Guy Ritter – lead vocals
 * Ted Kirkpatrick – drums, hymn guitar and 12 string guitar on "The Skeezix Dilemma"
 * Gary Lenaire – lead guitars, rhythm guitars, vocals
 * Erik Mendez – lead guitars, rhythm guitars, vocals
 * Victor Macias – bass guitar, vocals

Additional musicians
 * Pastor Bob Beeman – circus keyboards on "The Skeezix Dilemma"
 * Evan Price – child voice on "The Skeezix Dilemma"
 * Acorn Kirkpatrick – Skeezix vocals on "The Skeezix Dilemma"
 * Les Carlsen (Bloodgood) – vocals on "The Tempter"

Live recordings (2001 remaster)
 * Ted Kirkpatrick – drums
 * Luke Easter – lead vocals
 * Aaron Guerra – guitars, vocals
 * Steve Andino – bass guitar

Production
 * Bill Metoyer – producer, mixing, engineer (1992 version)
 * Pete Magdaleno, Thom Roy, Pat Whoel – assistant engineers
 * Matthew B. Hunt – executive producer (2020 version)
 * Ted Kirkpatrick – producer (2020 version)
 * Mixed at Mixing Lab A in Garden Grove, California

Additional personnel
 * Matthew Duffy – A&R direction
 * Patrick House – photography
 * Brian Godawa – art direction
 * Jim Muth – photography
 * Joe Potter – design, cover (1992 version)
 * Brian J. Ames – layout, cover (2001 version)
 * William Cooke – remastering at Raven Mastering in Chatsworth, California (2001 version)
 * Rob Colwell, Mark Fields – remastering at Bombworks Sound in McKinney, Texas (2020 version)
 * Scott Waters (Ultimatum) – design, layout (2020 version)
 * Chris Jericho, Ted Kirkpatrick – liner notes (2020 version)

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Fair use in Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance
Though this image is subject to copyright, I feel its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because:
 * 1) It is a low resolution copy of a CD album cover.
 * 2) It does not limit the copyright owner's rights to sell the CD album in any way.
 * 3) Copies could not be used to make illegal copies of the album artwork on another CD.
 * 4) The image on the cover is significant because it was made by a famous artist, Tourniquet (band).


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Talk:Taslima Nasrin

Eugenics
Taslima's tweet advocating for eugenics against disabled people certainly deserves a mention, likely in the Political views section. It would be against Wikipedia's policy of neutrality to omit it due to inconvenience. We should find a common ground of agreement in this talk section as to what extent. I would think that a mention of the tweet under 'Political views' would be sufficient. Vaurnheart (talk) 14:40, 21 June 2019 (UTC)
 * Controversial stuff needs WP:RS and not rely on original interpretation, as per WP:BLPSOURCES. I have now added a reference to an op-ed by a neuroscientist who is also the editor of the fact-checker AltNews.in, but keep in mind for the future, thanks. w umbolo   ^^^  09:37, 24 June 2019 (UTC)
 * Just putting in someone's tweets and drawing a conclusion as to what that means it supports is original research. This needs a secondary source to be included, and should be carefully worded to reflect what that source says. Melcous (talk) 23:11, 9 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the advice, the entry is sourced now. Vaurnheart (talk) 18:27, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Sorry but I have again reverted your edit because you did not take into account how carefully these kind of claims need to be worded. The source you provided explicitly said her tweet "knowingly or unknowingly" "echoes" those views - that is a far cry from saying she has "publicly expressed support for" them. Melcous (talk) 21:07, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
 * I fear there has been a misunderstanding, as the source says her statement "echoes" those of certain eugenicists, not eugenics itself, since her statement is unambiguously an expression of eugenics by any dictionary definition of the term. I believe the wording was suitable, but I would be happy to change it if you wish to identify something more specific. For example, Taslima didn't express whether this should be voluntary or involuntary, an important element, and I could include such a sentence. All the best, Vaurnheart (talk) 21:04, 22 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Here's the problem, you say "her statement is unambiguously an expression of eugenics". You may well be correct. But we need a  secondary source that says that. That is how wikipedia works, we don't draw our own conclusions or interpretations - see WP:OR. From the source provided, the most that could be said would be something like "in a tweet she echoed the views of eugenicists", because that is the interpretation/conclusion the source draws. Thanks, Melcous (talk) 21:14, 22 December 2019 (UTC)
 * Added the revised version as per this advice. Vaurnheart (talk) 11:15, 29 April 2020 (UTC)

Controversy
Restored the controversy section that has been removed from an IP. AniksDutta (talk) 17:00, 7 April 2021 (UTC)

Category issue
Is there a reason she is listed in the category "female critics of feminism," when everything on this page about her association with feminist seems to be supportive and Nasrin is repeatedly mentioned to be a feminist? Plenty of feminists criticize aspects of the movement, of course, but that's not what that category is for; it largely consists of anti-feminist women such as Phyllis Schlafly. I was wondering if someone could provide more information (perhaps in the article) explaining Nasrin's listing there. Beggarsbanquet (talk) 04:00, 27 July 2023 (UTC)

title: Talk:Taslima Nasrin