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Note that there was another Quebec Citadels team, at least in 1947. I don't know anything more about them, but see this photo from Library and Archives Canada Maybe one of our hockey historians can add info about this team to the article... Cheers, Fawcett5 01:50, 4 October 2005 (UTC)

 * Well thats Jacques Plante in the front row... looking at his stats he played for a Quebec team in the QJML. I'm assuming thats stands for "Quebec Junior Hockey League". They all look really young. Its not minor league like the reference I editted out a while ago if that what this is about. Quote: "Quebec Citadelles (French: Citadelles de Québec) was the name of a minor league hockey franchise that saw at least two incarnations since the establishment of formal organized ice hockey in North America." Given that its a reference to a major landmark in Quebec (Citadelle of Quebec), I would imagine there have been other teams named as such. Mention them if you want, but the AHL Citadelles of this article was the only professional hockey team to operated under that name and would have no ties to any other sports team named similarly. ccwaters 02:40, 4 October 2005 (UTC)

1) The first notable team to use the Citadelles name was around much longer thant just the 40's, played in the QJHL, and -- as I re-edited the article to note -- developed Béliveau & Plante before they went to the big leagues. Was shut down in 1969 (I think).  The AHL Citadelles were emphatically *not* the first professional team to use the name.

2) I re-edited the article to take note that the Citadelles did not become the Bulldogs (which existed since 1996, I believe), but were actually merged with Hamilton for a year, before the Canadiens bought the team outright from the Oilers.

Thanks for all the work!

 * 1) So it was a junior team? I don't know much about junior hockey history, but today the juniors are neither "minor" or "professional." Given that Plante was only 17 or 18 in that pic, I would assume the same applied back then.
 * 2) Yeah, there actually 2 Bulldogs teams. When the Oilers announced they were suspending operations of the first team, local interests scrambled to find a replacement. The bought and relocated the Citadelles. There was a name the team contest and the "Bulldogs" won. Edmonton had a partial affiliation with that new team in their first season, before they reactivated their dormant franchise as the Toronto Roadrunners. I have references at Talk:Hamilton Bulldogs

 * Anyway, I'll be reformating the article to look like other defunct teams in the A. see Binghamton Rangers for an example ccwaters 13:23, 12 October 2005 (UTC)

References about Quebec -> Hamilton move
Start from American Hockey League press releases...

The move: http://www.theahl.com/AHLNews0207/03_ham.html

The recycling of the Bulldog name: http://www.theahl.com/AHLNews0303/20_ham.html

ccwaters 15:37, 26 October 2005 (UTC)

Jeez -- your OWN REFERENCES make it clear that there was a MERGER of the Bulldogs with the Citadelles for the '02-'03 season:

"For the 2002-03 season, the Montreal Canadiens and the Edmonton Oilers will have a sharing agreement, requiring each NHL team to supply half the players to the Hamilton Bulldogs."

"...the team's color scheme will switch to the familiar bleu, blanc et rouge of the Montreal Canadiens when the Canadiens take over a full affiliation in 2003-04. "

The teams even played against each other prior to the '02-'03 season. Nothing could be clearer that the Citadelles were merged into the Bulldogs for that one single season, with the Oilers & Canadiens mixing both their AHL-level talent. There was never two Bulldog teams.

Also, QMJHL is professional. They get paid. They're considered professional by NCAA standards. The reference to the earlier Citadelles should stay, if not for the professional status of QMJHL, then for historical value.

For the love of Pete, stop making the article inferior & less accurate to the earlier one!

 * http://mysite.verizon.net/creasemonkeyhockey/ahl/0203archive.html ... So, the Oilers reliquish the Bulldog trademarks in exchange for 1) negotiating a Southern Ontario territorial deal (read: they had been eying up Toronto), 2) a place to put their prospects in the interim.

 * Ohhh... its the old major juniors get travel stipends (that's legalese for "allowance") therefore they are professional agrument. Yawn...

ccwaters 02:36, 2 November 2005 (UTC)

Rebuttal to ccwaters above (w/explanation of RV'ing)
Sorry, but I only see the changes you've made make the article less accurate and less informative.

(1) QMJHL gets paid. They get money to play, albeit not much. Amateurs pay to play, professionals get money to play -- it is really simple. QMJHL players are considered, by all definitions, "professional", even if they are MINOR league...and the NCAA, IIHF and NHL agree. The wikipedia article on junior hockey even states that "Canadian junior hockey is recognized as professional by organizations such as the NCAA, as players receive a small stipend -- however, the earnings for junior players are invariably far smaller than can be earned in most levels of professional hockey...". Since this distinction no longer matters with regards to participation in the Olympic Games, it has become less important, but it still remains that American Junior Hockey is amateur, while Canadian Junior Hockey is professional.

(2) The Citadelles players *and* the Bulldogs players from '01-'02 played *AGAINST* each other that season. They were *different* teams. In fact, Quebec finished the regular season a single point ahead of Hamilton that year/

The following season, they played on the *SAME* team, *TOGETHER*. Both the Oilers and the Canadiens shared ownership and used the single AHL franchise as their ONE AHL-level affiliate. The Citadelles were merged into the Bulldogs.

The season *AFTER THAT* (2003-2004) the Oilers fully divested themselves of their partial ownership of the Bulldogs. Not before. The Canadiens *and* Oilers had shared ownership of the organization for one season. The link that you provided actually substantiates this and backs me up.

Furthermore, I've tried to change the language in the article to accomodate your views if you don't like the term "merged"

(3) In my opinion, you're making the article inferior by eliminating the reference to the prior Citadelles. One of the *major* reasons the AHL Citadelles chose that particular name was because of the links to the earlier QMJHL team and to Béliveau -- they used him in their marketing promotions regularly, and there are many promo photos with him in an AHL-Citdelles' sweater. To remove that information is petty and disingenuous. The earlier Citadelles team was very significant in ice hockey history, and references to it should stay.

This was emphatically NOT started as an article about an AHL team. It was started as an article about the history of the use of the team name "Citadelles" in Québec ice hockey. If you go to the Ice Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, they not only had on display a AHL Citadelles sweater, but they also had photos of the earlier QMJHL team. Please don't water-down and confuse this entry for vindictive reasons. 20:00, 4 November 2005 (UTC)

 * Thanks for bringing in others. Anyway: I'm not being vindictive and I never editted out the QJHL (not the QMJHL, BTW) Citadelles' existence. Quite honestly, I think each team should have its own page. There's no need to share an article. Based on Special:Whatlinkshere/Quebec_Citadelles everything looks to be referencing the AHL team, and therefore this article should be for the AHL team. I'd suggest Quebec Citadelles (QJHL) for Plante's team.

 * QJHL Citadelles amatuerism/professionalism: Well, first off: is this a junior league? The only evidence I've seen is a dated photo with 17-18 year old Plante. Based on his age, I assume it is junior. I mentioned that assumption before so I don't think that status is contested, but if I'm wrong there, please let me know. Actually I'd appreciate any more details on the Quebec Junior Hockey League and its member teams. If you're knowledgable please start an article. Now from want I gather, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League was established in 1969. You seem to have these 2 leagues confused. If they league are somehow related, please supply references. Back to the amatuerism/professionalism: I can't find anything about the IIHF's stance on the Majors Juniors: a reference would be nice. Everything I see points to the NHL currently and historically treating juniors as amatuer. In fact the NHL Amatuer Draft began in 1963 to "provide each team with an equal opportunity to acquire amateur players." In 1979, they changed the name to NHL Entry Draft to "reflect the inclusion of young players eligible for selection who had played professionally in the now-defunct World Hockey Association." (REF: http://www.nhl.com/futures/drafthistory.html Is that a good enough reference???????). NHL.com lists the major juniors as amatuer leagues (REF: http://www.nhl.com/futures/index.html ). Yes the NCAA does currently treat the juniors as professional (REF: NCAA Div I manual 12.2.3.2.4). Major Junior players are currently afforded a process to establish amatuer status (REF: NCAA Div I manual 12.2.3.2.4.1). I saw mentions of the NCAA further loosening those restrictions at uscho.com (college hockey news source) but its down at the moment. So, current status: you proven one organization wishywashy treatment of Junior hockey; an organization that also can't decide what native american references are allowed or devise a sane method of declaring a football champion. You also seem to be forget that we are discussing junior hockey status, quoting your copy, circa "1920s through the 1960s".

 * Hamilton <-> Quebec AHL franchise: This was only a few years ago. How quickly we forget. You seem to have the concepts of franchises and affiliations confused as well. "Sharing agreement" means dual affiliations, as in both NHL clubs send players to the same AHL team. It doesn't mean there are 2 franchises playing together (off hand the only time that happened in the AHL was when Eddie Shore sent his WWII-depleted Springfield Indians roster over to play with the Buffalo Bison for a season). Now the important part is "The Hamilton Bulldogs have announced the completion of the final step to secure the future of professional hockey in Hamilton". As in there wasn't going to be a team in Hamilton until the Citadelles were bought. That's because Edmonton suspended operation of the first Bulldog franchise. They wanted Toronto, but there wasn't a venue ready. They gave the trademark rights away (allowing the Citadelles franchise to assume that identity) and in return they got 1) an OK to be in within Hamiltons "territory" in Toronto. 2) A partial affiliation to develop their prospects while the Ricoh was being renovated. What you are implying though is the near bankrupt Oilers disolved their AHL property only to establish a new franchise in Toronto (burning a million or so in expansion fees) one year later.

 * I'm sorry if you don't approve of my references. I was unaware that press releases directly from the organizations involved were unacceptable. The theahl.com references are solid. The stuff from that guys site is just that BTW: an archive of league and team press releases. Those originally came straight from the Bulldogs, they're not his opinion or anything. I'm sure they can be verified via microfiche archives from Hamilton Spectator. Lets compare it to the references that I've asked you to supply all this time....hmmm...that didn't take long. Come on dude: I'm not getting paid for this. ccwaters 19:58, 5 November 2005 (UTC)

 * USCHO.com is back up. Here's that mention ( http://www.uscho.com/FAQs/?data=recruiting ). I've spent to much time on this: I'll look for specifics another day. And yes, USCHO is a valid reference. Its probably the most comprehensive source for NCAA hockey and a lot of media outlet's syndicate their articles. ccwaters 15:16, 6 November 2005 (UTC)

 * Just confirmed that the historical Citadelles were a junior team. They hosted and participated in the '51 Memorial Cup . Furthermore prior to 1972 the Memorial Cup was "contested by two teams with the winners of the various branches of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association participating in playdowns until with the Eastern Canadian Champions taking on the champions from Western Canada". (REFS: http://www.chl.ca/CHLMemorialCup04/history_1951.html, http://www.remparts.qc.ca/eng/index.asp?page=colisee_pepsi_histoire ). The "Canadian Amateur Hockey Association" is an odd name for a organization allegedly in the business of pro hockey. ccwaters 19:03, 6 November 2005 (UTC)

Continued counter-argument/discussion
So, essentially, our differences come down to three things, two of which I think we mostly agree on:

1) I don't feel that this is nor should it be an AHL article. I think that we should not split the articles into two, since (A) there isn't enough information I've seen on the QJHL team to warrant a separate article (B) the QJHL team was quite famous (enough for HoF recognition) and responsible for the development of at least two Hall members (C) The AHL-Citadelles made a conscious effort to reference the older team, and the QJHL team's former existance was a key factor in the choice of the name and colours, etc.  I've since tried to clean up the start of the article a bit, hopefully to your liking.  I've added a brief link to why the name "Citadelles" was ever chosen at all.

2) You seem to object to the term "merged", although everything I've seen to date (including *your* references) support a one-year temporary merger of the Montreal Canadiens-owned Citadelles into the Bulldogs, before the Oilers divested themselves of partial ownership and shared affiliation. I don't know how else you'd properly describe it.  I think we might actually agree here, but we're not explaining ourselves properly to one another.

3)The reference to "minor league" you feel is inaccurate for both clubs, as the QJHL should be properly designated as "Junior League"...although I agree that any reference to professional or amateur hockey would be problematic and should be eliminated -- the AHL is pro, the QJHL was what we'd probably consider today "amateur", and the QMJHL exists in a limbo more amateur than pro (but is, for the history of the Citadelles, moot, since you were right, I was conflating the QJHL with QMJHL). I've removed the reference to minor league.

Cheers

05:46, 11 November 2005 (UTC)

 * 1)I'm still a little weary on this. Quebec isn't the only market that recycled team names. There have been 3 completely separate Cleveland Barons teams. If you can come up with more than 1 sentence on the QJHL team, I think it should have it own article and both should make reference to each other. Its not a demotion to give it another article. I'd contribute it myself, but all I know about them is mentioned above. Ditto for the entire QJHL and its members. If you can find specific dates that would be great.

 * 2)I'll leave this alone for now. The demise of teams (like the first Bulldogs) isn't as well documented as the introduction of "new" teams. One is better PR than the other. I looked hard for more specific details of the whole Edmonton-Montreal swap. I think we can both agree that it was an odd situation. I'd imagine the best source would be the Hamilton Spectator but the online version is only accessible to print subscribers (how dumb is that?). I don't think the Philly library would have archives of that publication.

 * 3) That's better. There's something about the phrase "feeder team" that doesn't quite settle with me. I don't that terminology is used much in minor league hockey (??). I'll leave it be though.

 * Anyway I'll leave it alone for now. Do you mind if I rearrange this a bit though? I won't omit anything, I just want to get into a format more like all the other teams I've played with. My goal is to have an uniform article for every AHL team, past and present.

 * ccwaters 13:52, 11 November 2005 (UTC)

I came here in response to the request for a third opinion. I reviewed the last few versions and I tried to make some compromise changes to the page. I suggest that any future changes be made based on the most recent version, rather than reverting to a previous preferred version. I believe that will help us reach consensus more quickly. --JeremyStein 19:00, 20 December 2005 (UTC)

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Ikire

Ikire is a town in Osun State, in south-western Nigeria. It is a place where local cash crops (cocoa, palm oil, and kernels) are brought together. It is also a place where yams, corn (maize), cassava (manioc), palm produce, cotton, and kola nuts are sold.

Historical background
Prince Akinere, a renowned elephant hunter founded the Ikire Township.

Geographical feature
Irewole Local Government, Ikire is highly blessed with a conducive climate. The availability of the fine climate has broadly enhanced the cultivation of Arable and cash crops, which has further contributed to the economic development of the area. In addition, the vegetation cover of the Local Government Area is typically evergreen rainforest that is normally luxuriant during the raining season. The presence of the evergreen luxuriant forest has aided the rearing of cattle and other domestic animals at the Irewole Local Government Area.

Education
Senior high schools: New generation nursery and primary school
 * Ayedaade Government High School
 * Baptist Grammar School, Oke-Ako, Ikire
 * Fatima College, Ikire
 * St.Augustine, Sanngo, Ikire
 * College of Humanities and Culture, Osun State University, Ikire Campus

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Ikirun

Ikirun is a town in Osun State, Nigeria. It is the headquarters of the Ifelodun Local Government Area. The population of the town is estimated to be 1,000,000.

Geography
Ikirun bordered to the north by Inisa, to the south by Osogbo, to the east by Iragbiji, and to the west by the town Eko-Ende. The town is located in a valley surrounded by two hills: Obagun to the north and Aafo to the south. The Alaroka and Idi-olo mountains are to the east.

History
The town was founded by Akinorun, from whom the name Ikirun derives. Akinorun had two sons, Akinbiyi and Akinyemi, who also ruled the site.

Climate
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Conversely, the cooler season in Ikirun lasts for around 3.8 months, extending from June 16 to October 10. Throughout this period, the daily high temperatures remain below 83 °F on average. August is recognized as the coldest month of the year in Ikirun, with an average low temperature of 69 °F and a high of 81 °F.

Schools
Among the school that is in the town is federal government college ikirun a federal own school. we also have Akinorun grammar, a senior secondary school in the Town.

Culture
Every July, the Irele festival is held in Ikirun. It coincides with the harvest of new yams. The festival is celebrated in commemoration of Irele, the companion of Akinorun. Another celebration is the Egungun festival, which is held annually in May and lasts seven days. The Ikirun Day Celebration is a festival that commemorates the progress of the town, as well as a reunion for those who moved away from Ikirun.

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Ikorodu

Ikorodu is a city in Lagos State, Nigeria. It is located to the north-east of Lagos, along the Lagos Lagoon and shares boundary with Ogun State. With a population of over 1 million inhabitants, Ikorodu is currently the 12th largest city in Nigeria and growing at a rate of 5.26% annually, it is projected to reach 1.7 million inhabitants by 2035, It is the 2nd largest local government in Lagos State. Indigenous settlers of Ikorodu emigrated from Sagamu in Ogun state.

Geography and economy
Situated approximately 37 km north of Lagos, Ikorodu is bounded to the south by the Lagos Lagoon, to the north by a boundary with Ogun State, and to the east by a boundary with Agbowa-Ikosi, a town in Epe Division of Lagos State. The town has grown significantly in the past 40 years and is divided into sixteen or seventeen "Ituns" or minor areas. The main industries in the town are trading, farming and manufacturing. Ijebu dialect is widely spoken in ikorodu.

Nearby major towns include Imota, Isiu, Liadi, Egbin, Ijede, Igbogbo and Bayeku, all of which constitute their own Local Council Development Area with their own traditional rulers (Obas). Together these areas make up Ikorodu Division.

Ikorodu Division has a large industrial area containing several factories. The town of Ikorodu itself is home to branches of several established Nigerian banks.

Ikorodu is the fastest growing part-exurb of Lagos metropolis, owing in part to increasing influx of people from Ikorodu's surrounding towns and villages attracted by the town's proximity to Lagos.

In 2003, the existing Ikorodu LGAs was split for administrative purposes into Local Council Development Areas. These lower-tier administrative units now number 6: Imota, Igbogbo/Bayeku, Ijede, Ikorodu North, Ikorodu West, Ikorodu.

Imota rice mill
The Imota rice mill is an agricultural plant. It was built in 2021 and will commence full production in the second quarter of 2022.

Capacity
The rice mill has a capacity to produce 2.8 million bags of 50 kg bags of rice yearly, while generating 1,500 direct jobs and 254,000 indirect jobs. On completion, in line with the estimated installed infrastructure of the facility, the production capacity of the rice mill in Imota will set it among the largest in the world, and the largest in sub-Saharan Africa.

Economic effect
According to Lagos State governor Sanwo-Olu, full production of the facility will drastically reduce prices of rice and pressure to purchase the commodity. At this moment (early 2022) Nigeria produces husk rice, yet imports hulled/polished rice at a higher price. Processing the national staple food rice in its own country therefore should improve Nigeria's trade balance.

Technical process
In a rice mill, primarily the cereals spelt, barley, oats, millet and rice are hulled, i.e. the husks that are firmly attached to the grain and do not fall off during threshing are removed (dehusking). The husks are indigestible for the human organism and would negatively influence the taste and chewing sensations. Furthermore, in a rice mill, the hulled cereal grains are usually also subsequently rolled (oat flakes), cut (groats) or polished (rice, rolled barley). Other possible processing steps are mostly identical to those in a grain mill.

Surroundings
The State Government is also developing an industrial park adjacent to the mill. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the park would have amenities that would make businesses thrive and bring returns on investment to business owners.

Religion
Inhabitants of Ikorodu include adherents to several religions, including Christianity, Islam, and traditional worship.

Education
Within greater Ikorodu there are 69 public primary schools and 12 secondary schools. There are also several private nurseries, primary and secondary schools, and two tertiary institutions.

These include:

 * Caleb University, a private university located in the Imota area of the town, the first private university in Lagos.
 * Government College Ikorodu
 * Lagos State University of science and technology Ikorodu.

Ikorodu Divisional Library
There are several public libraries that are accessible to students, teachers, researchers and anyone who loves to read newspaper or any material of their choice.
 * Ikorodu Town hall library located at T.O.S Benson Rd.
 * Lasustech library.
 * Ijede Reading Room

Tourist centres

 * Cradoo Lake Waterfront, Ipakodo and Ibeshe.
 * Egbin Thermal Power Plant, Ijede is the largest power plant in Nigeria and West Africa
 * Odoro stream and beach,Ijede
 * Ikorodu Lighter Port Terminal, lpakodo
 * Iledi Oshugbo Abalaiye Ikorodu: sacred groove for the installation of Ikorodu Kings
 * Lagos State University of science and technology, Odogunyan, Ikorodu
 * Palace of the Ayangburen of Ikorodu.
 * Voice of Nigeria [VON] Transmitting Station, Ikorodu
 * Dream Park Cinemas

Notable people

 * Asisat Oshoala, footballer for Bay FC and the Nigeria national team

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Skid mark

A skid mark is the visible mark left by any solid which moves against another, and is an important aspect of trace evidence analysis in forensic science and forensic engineering. Skid marks caused by tires on roads occur when a vehicle wheel stops rolling and slides or spins on the surface of the road. Skid marks can be analyzed to find the maximum and minimum vehicle speed prior to an impact or incident. Skidding can also occur on black ice or diesel deposits on the road and may not leave a mark at all.

Characteristics
Skid marks are divided into "acceleration marks" created on acceleration, if the engine provides more power than the tire can transmit; "braking marks", if the brakes "lock up" and cause the tire to slide; or "yaw marks", if the tire slides sideways. Each skid mark has a characteristic appearance, and an experienced accident reconstructor or forensic engineer can often determine what the vehicle was doing by examining the marks left by the tire.

Different road surfaces produce different kinds of skid marks, sometimes also referred to as scuff marks or tire marks. On asphalt road surfaces, skid marks are usually the result of bituminous oils in the asphalt that are heated because of the friction of braking or accelerating and rise to the surface, leaving dark marks. This kind of mark on asphalt can last for months or even a year or two if they are particularly dark and the roadway is not well traveled. On other road surfaces, such as concrete, the marks result from the deposition of tire compounds onto the surface of the roadway. This kind of skid mark is typical of airport runways, which need to be periodically cleaned to remove deposited debris that reduce the frictional coefficient of the runway. The durability of these marks depends on a number of factors, including road use, tire compounds, weather, and frequency of road cleaning.

Braking marks will vary depending on whether the car uses ABS or not. If not, there will be two lines. The darker marks on the outside are from the front wheels, while the back tires leave thinner marks. This is because the force exerted makes the wheels take on a conical shape. If the car uses ABS, the marks will be much fainter as less heat is produced by the release-stop mechanism of ABS. Scuff marks may be visible however with ABS.

The term "scuff mark" is more often used for marks left by rubber shoes on a floor, mainly sneakers or trainers leaving black rubber marks on a gymnasium floor or basketball court when someone comes to a hard stop, or pivots in place, or a hockey puck leaving a rubber streak along the edge boards of the rink.

Ladder accidents

Skid marks can also be formed where a ladder suddenly slips and the user falls to the ground, especially if the ladder feet are faulty or absent. Loss of the rubber feet or foot causes the aluminum stile to make contact with the ground, and if a hard surface like concrete or tiling, a skid mark shows how and why the ladder slipped. Unless fixed to the wall upon which they are leaning, ladders can slip down easily, especially if the ladder is leaned at an angle lower than about 75 degrees. Such slip accidents tend to happen when the user is near the top of the ladder, increasing his or her chances of serious personal injury.

Accident reconstruction
Such marks are important evidence for vehicular accident reconstruction, when their size and shape can reveal much about vehicle speed and forces of acceleration or deceleration. They are one form of trace evidence. They represent a form of contact evidence produced according to Locard's exchange principle. The length of the skid mark is usually closely related to the vehicle speed at the instant of braking, so measuring the marks yields an estimate of original speed.

Modern slang
In modern slang, the term "skid mark" means a fecal stain or smear on the back of one's underwear. It may also apply to a pet experiencing anal irritation and sliding (or scooting) across the floor to relieve the itching or obstruction, leaving a line of feces behind.

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Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Linapore

 This page is an archive of the proposed deletion of the article below. Further comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as the article's talk page or on a Votes for Undeletion nomination). No further edits should be made to this page.

The result of the debate was delete. Sjakkalle (Check!)  12:34, 31 August 2005 (UTC)

Linapore
Non-existant. Google returns zero results. Delete. utcursch | talk 13:02, August 25, 2005 (UTC)

 * Delete. Hoax which the creator has cunningly attempted to disguise by omitting any trace of humour. Demogorgon's Soup-taster 13:12, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
 * Delete silly hoax/micronation whose "official site" is hosted on Geocities. No Google hits at all.  Andrew Lenahan - St ar bli nd  13:31, August 25, 2005 (UTC)
 * The name Linapore was derived from the founder Royal Andrew Lin in the 1900s.

 * Delete. Hoax. See Votes for deletion/Andrew Lin. - Mgm|(talk) 13:34, August 25, 2005 (UTC)
 * Certainly delete. It's not even hilarious. Peeper 16:07, 25 August 2005 (UTC)
 * Speedy delete self confessed hoax --TimPope 07:47, 28 August 2005 (UTC)
 * Speedy delete. Hoax and nonsense. *drew 11:48, 31 August 2005 (UTC)
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Ilaro

Ilaro is a town in Ogun State, Nigeria. Ilaro town houses about 57,850 people. Ilaro is the headquarters of the Yewa South Local government, now known as YEWALAND which replaced the Egbado division of the former Western State, and later became a part of Ogun State of Nigeria. Ilaro town is about 50 km from Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, and about 100 km from Ikeja, the capital city of Lagos State.

Close to this monument is the town hall named after the honourable warrior "Orona Hall", whose statue is nearby.

Osata was an Ancient Ilaro ruler in the 19th century who sacrificed his own son for his people to enjoy an abundance of rainfall at a time when Ilaro was plagued with drought. The dialect spoken in Ilaro is the Egbado dialect. When Ilaro indigenes meet outside of the home, the shout of “Omo Oluwewun” has the power of unifying the "Ilu Aro" people.

Agriculture and Industry
In the past the major occupation of the Yewa/Egbado people was mostly farming of arable crops and cash crops like cocoa, coffee, kola nuts, oranges, and pineapples. Other farm products included Cassava, yam, okra, rice, bananas, plantains, water leaf, and spinach. Mineral resources found in Ilaro include Phosphate and limestone. The Ilaro soils are mostly loamy and humus, rich in manure and elements that support the growth of cocoa, cashew, pawpaw, kola nut, maize, sugarcane, and potatoes at plantation and mechanized levels.

Due to a very thick forest, the major industry of the Ilaro people is the timber industry. There are several timber milling industries spread at the outskirts of the town for the production of planks and plywood for both local consumption and exportation.

Industries in Ilaro town include the local fufu and gari processing industries, the timber/plank making industries the local Aso Oke weaving industry, paint industry and cement industry located some few kilometers from the Ilaro town a few minutes walking distance from the Ibese town.

History
Ilaro was founded in the 18th century by Aro who migrated from the Oyo town to settle down in Igbo Aje, a little hill situated at the centre of the town from where he and his warriors could sight enemies (mostly slave traders from the neighbouring Benin republic known then as Dahomey) on attack from a long distance. Aro himself was a warrior and a hunter to be reckoned with. Ilaro had her name from "Ilu Aro" meaning the settlement of Aro which later became Ilaro for ease of pronunciation. Ancient Ilaro town had great farmers, hunters and warriors out of which Orona and Osata ranked the files of Ilaro history.

In the history laid by these humble kinsmen and peace-loving individuals, apart from saving the lives of their kinsmen from the hands of the invading Dahome and other warriors, news had it that Orona with his "Ekun" (Leopard) when he became old and wanted to show the potency of His powers entered into the ground and told his people to call upon him whenever there is problem, i.e. in times of war, by just pulling the chain attached to himself and the leopard as at the time of entering the ground. This place where Orona disappeared into the ground with his Leopard is today known as the Orona Shrine and has been renovated and constructed as an emolument for lovers of history and tourists. It is also the location where the coronation of every new traditional ruler of the town is performed. The Orona Ilaro Festival is celebrated annually in remembrance of the great warrior.

During the Nigerian Civil War, Ilaro acted as the headquarters of the Egbado land and produced brave warriors who fought for the sustenance of the unity of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Notable of these patriots include late Major General Olurin (Rtd), late brigadier general Samuel Adegoriola Oniyide, late Major Onifade and the Late Major Ibikunle Armstrong.

Apart from warriors, the Ilaro town also produced renowned Yoruba literature guru Prof. Afolabi Olabimitan who later became a politician few years before his death and was also a delegate to the Nigerian Constitutional conference in 1999.

He authored Kekere Ekun, this being his first novel published in 1967. He also authored “Ta lo p’omo Oba?" and other literatures. Until his death he was a member of the “Akomolede Yoruba" group and a former Don at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.

The aforementioned people contributed in part to the development of Ilaro town as either moralist worthy of emulation, educators, devoters of religion, principal of secondary schools in Ilaro, former sole administrators / governors, former speaker of the Ogun state house of assembly, Minister of State for Education, secretary to the Yewa south local government, Philanthropists, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, gubernatorial candidate, member of the house of assembly, as the case may be. Also apart from these people there are also indigenes of Ilaro that are spread all over cities and other towns in Nigeria and as well as around the world in Europe, in the United States of America, in Asia, in various islands and some countries in Africa such as Ivory Coast, Ghana, Libya, Senegal, Cameroon, Niger Republic and the neighbouring Republic of Benin.

In addition, there are different Iga (Compounds) and communities associated with indigenes of Ilaro that give every individual a point reference to the exact compound or community where he / she originated from within the town. Examples are Iga Ekerin, Iga Badagunro, Iga Babaolu, Iga Saatun, Iga Papa-nla, Iga Modeolu, Iga basasin, Iga sawo, Ile-Eeleri, Ile-Olooja-meje, Iga keeke, Ita Alaran, Ilu-Ata, Oju-okeke, oju-Alumuwa, Oju-Obe, Oke-Ibese. Oju-Omofe, Oju oronna, Ona otun, Ona-Osi, Ona-Ola, Isale Idomo, Ile marun, Oju Yewa, Iga elemo. etc.

Ilaro town had a very good romance with the missionaries from Europe in the 19th and the 20th centuries. History has it that the likes of the Late Lord Lugard, Late Mary Slessor visited the Ancient Ilaro town. Many missionaries lived the whole of their lives as Chaplains and as medical doctors in Ilaro town and in remembrance of this, the longest street in Ilaro to date is named Leslie Street after J. Leslie.

Culture
The Ilaro people have a very rich cultural heritage. The Ilaro people are the originator of the “Bolojo“ and the “Gelede” dance. The language of communication at the Gelede dances is songs known as “EFE” which is mostly composed to expose and correct the ills done by people in the neighbourhood. One wouldn't know that one is being noticed at every bad steps one took until a visit to a Bolojo dance performance or the Gelede dance stand when specific songs will be composed and rendered to one's hearing.

Listen to the EFE and you will have the cause to laugh out the stress as well as sorrows out of your life. The Adebowale and Atolagbe family of Ona - Otun and the Isale Idiroko compounds of Ilaro are known for the carvings of the Masks and the breast plates (In general the costumes for the Gelede dance performance). The Bolojo dance are usually held at the Oronna hall or at venues for annual occasions such as the independence anniversary, children's day celebrations etc.

The Gelede dances are usually held in the market square and usually during the summer time to enable each and every one both, young and old indigenes of Ilaro to participate. Ilaro festivals include The Egungun Masquerade festival, which in most cases usually last for three months with almost a daily dance and magic performance at the Egungun play ground in the “Ago Ishaga “ area of Ilaro town., the Oro Festival, the Ogun festival, the Sango festival, the Elegbara, the Alamuwa, the Iya Ala festival, the Igbala festival and the Igunuko festival.

The Orona Ilaro festival is however the most significant for its attraction of culture and tourism enthusiasts to the town. The festival usually includes such events as the Sisi Ilaro beauty pageant, a football match, masquerade displays and festival dances, a talent hunt and lots more.

A popular promoter of the Yoruba culture in the movie industry popularly known as "Ogogo" was born and bred in Ilaro. Ilaro indigenes have as part of their appellation "Ogogo 'kulodo", "Ogogo T'alujofe", "'Omo Eribigbo Oyo Mako- tracing the history back to the Oyo town" etc.

Rivers such as the "Odo Ela", "Odo Ogburu", "Odo Yewa" and "Odo Oniru" are major rivers in Ilaro. Others are Odo Iran, Odo Ponpola, and Odo Ontede. The rivers serves a twofold purpose of grazing and watering the rich farmlands of the Yewa/Egbado people and is also dammed to produce potable drinking water to the entire inhabitants of Ilaro. The Ilaro people have their farmlands located in: Oke Ela, Igbo Igbin, Oteyi, Gbokoto, Abobado, Apakoso, Ona Egbo, Olorunda, Igbeji, Igbogun, Iwoye, Olute, Igbo Adaaro, Ebute Igbo Iro, Oke Ibese, Iweke, Igbo ewe, Ijado, Ilobi, Eredo, Olorulekan, to mention but a few.

A visit to Ilaro will not be complete without the taste of "Idobesi Apara" and "Oso". The ancient Ilaro people welcomes visitors as well as their sons and daughters in foreign lands back home with Apara, Oso and Eko. To the Ilaro people the kola and the bitter kolas are meant for occasions such as the worship of Ogun (Kola), Child naming ceremony (Orogbo). Elder family members are usually called "Ogboni". Thus it is usual of Ilaro people to say "Ba mi ki Ogboni e O.", meaning "extend my greetings to your dad" (or the leader of your family). The Ilaro family is mostly extended in nature. The old / ancient part of the town still have these extended families housed, fenced and named as Iga.

Thus it is popular in Ilaro to have compounds named as; Iga Adebari, Iga Bada, Iga Keke, Iga Babaolu, Iga Ekerin, Iga 'Modeolu etc. Of note is the fact that these extended families have specific / unique emblems for recognition as either character, art and craft, trade, chieftaincy title or eligibility to the Ilaro Kingship (heirs to the throne).

Presently Ilaro is a mixed religion town. There are as many numbers of mosques as there are churches. There are also Muslim Missionary training centers of the Ahmadiyat Muslim Mission and the Nawar-ud- deen Missions respectively.

The Missionaries introduced religion and western education to the people of Yewa Land. Churches and schools were founded of which the Christ Missionary Church and school was founded as CMS and the first secondary school in Egbado land known then as Egbado College Ilaro, now Yewa College was also founded.

Neighbouring Towns to Ilaro

The following towns are neighbouring towns to Ilaro; they include : Ajilete, Oke-Odan, Owode, Ibese, Oja Odan, Pahayi, Idogo-Ipaja, Papa-Alanto, and Imasayi.

Politics
There is a State High Court and Magistrate Courts located in the town.

Climate
The daily temperature in Ilaro ranges between an average minimum of 23 °C to a maximum of 34.2 °C.

Education
Ilaro contains schools where pre-primary, primary, secondary and tertiary education can be obtained. Higher institutions of learning include: The Egbado Teachers Training College, Ilaro, and the Federal Polytechnic Ilaro www.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng, founded in September, 1979. There are several privately owned pre-primary education and kindergarten school located and spread within the Ilaro town. In addition to Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro also has the Polytechnic Staff Primary and Secondary schools.

Infrastructure
Means of transportation is primarily by road. However, there is a locomotive railway line linking the town to Lagos and Abeokuta via Ifo junction and also to the terminus of the Lagos Ifo rail trunk line “Idogo”.

Communication with the outside world form Ilaro town is through mobile telephones and land phones through the +234 8083.., +2348084...., +2348082.... +2348085.... +234 039 4 area codes. Internet access is possible either through private link ups with major internet service providers from Lagos and Abeokuta or through commercial browsing centers located in the town square, on Leslie road, at the Orita Pahayi and The Federal Polytechnic campus.

Ilaro is the site of the Olu of Ilaro who also doubles as the Paramount Ruler of Yewa land. The incumbent paramount ruler is his Royal Highness Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, who ascended the throne on 14 April 2012. Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle was selected as the Paramount Ruler of The Yewaland by His Excellency, The Governor of Ogun State, Gov. Ibikunle Amosun, exactly four years after the demise of Oba Samuel Adekanmbi Tella II, who ascended to the throne of Obaship in 1976 after the demise of The Late Oba Adetona Amerika. The Olu Ijana of Ijana town, The Oni Igbeji of Igbeji town, Oloja of Oja Odan, The Oni Idogo of Idogo Ipaja, Oni Iwoye of Iwoye town, Olu of Eredo, Olowode of Owode, Olu of Imasayi, Baale of Iweke and other traditional rulers in Yewa Land are some of the kings in Yewa land which His royal highness, the incumbent Olu of Ilaro, Oba Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle (Agunloye IV) rules over.

Social amenities in Ilaro town include: government-owned and privately owned hospitals, government-owned dispensaries, public libraries, electrical plants, water works and road networks linking the town with other towns and even neighbouring country, Republic of Benin. There are quite a number of hotels of quality spread over the town. In January, 2009, Governor Gbenga Daniel commissioned the Ilaro International stadium. The stadium is capable of hosting international and national sports competitions.

The Ilaro town has several banks which serve the needs of individuals, farmers and businesses.

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Viralimalai

Viralimalai is a developing town and Suburb of city of Tiruchirappalli, located in Pudukkottai District, 28 km from Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu, India. The famous Lord Shanmuganathar temple is situated on the top of the granite hill at Viralimalai. The temple was once a renowned seat of the Bharatanatyam dance form and boasted of a separate dancer for each of the 32 adavus (dance movements).Arunagirinathar vizha(festival) also takes place each year in the Tamil month of aadi.

History
The natural caverns in the hillock show signs of early human habitation and may have shared the fortunes of Kodumbalur, 6 km away. The presence of an early Chola temple suggests that Viralimalai was a prosperous village as early as the 9th century AD. The sides of this hill are covered with non-thorny trees, mainly Wrightia. Viralimalai is home to an exclusive kuravanji dance-drama. The kuravanji named after Viralimalai has had an unbroken tradition of presentation for nearly two centuries. On Maha Shivaratri night every year, till 1993, the Kuravanji was played as an all-night show to large crowds of nobles, officials and ordinary folk, in front of the mandapam below the foot of the hill.

Peacock Sanctuary
Peacocks are abundant in the region and Viralimalai forms a sanctuary for the birds. The town, Temple and Peacock Sanctuary have been declared and funded as a Heritage Place by order of the Governor. Viralimalai tk

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Ilobu

Ilobu is a town and the administrative headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. It is located in a sparsely forested area and is bounded on the north by Ifon-Osun, on the south by Osogbo, on the east by Oba and on the west by Erin-Osun. It is watered by Ojutu River, Erinle River, Konda River and a few other streams. The town is said to have been founded by Laarosin, a powerful warrior in the Old Oyo Empire. It has a population of about 30,825 (2006 census).

People and culture
The Ilobu people's tradition and culture has to do with the way they live, govern themselves, their religion, language, dressing pattern, arts, festivals and the rules they set for themselves. They have a very strong sense of community and this has enhanced mutual understanding and meaningful development in the town.

Arts and crafts
Ilobu is a big arts and crafts centre in Nigeria. These include metal crafts, weaving, painting and sculpturing and leather work. The dyeing of clothes known as "adire" is well known in Ilobu. Adire is a special art of tying and dyeing of clothes to bring out unique designs. It is very popular all over the world.

Traditional religion beliefs
Erinle is an annual festival of worship within the town where ram with pounded yam and Sekete wine - a traditional wine - are used to worship but the tradition is not as it used to be. Everybody in the town, worship Erinle with Olobu the king. On the fifth day, Erinle images would be brought out. A twenty-eight day notice would be given, around August before the actual festival in September. Erinle had been worshipped before the arrival of Islam and Christianity. The ram would not be killed but would be thrown into the river alive. Akodo is the priest and there are many spots in the river called Ibu which represented where Erinle’s sons live.

The significance of the festival is linked to the continued peace, harmony and progress of the town. Despite the fact that majority of its populace are either Muslims or Christians, Erinle festival remains a rallying point for the natives of Ilobu in Osun State.

System of administration
Politically, the Olobu enjoys extensive power. He has legislative and judicial powers.In the past, he monopolised the right to impose or commute capital punishment and also controlled appointments to senior political offices. Though the Olobu has the right to choose his own chiefs, he is, himself, chosen by the kingmakers. In the palace, the Olobu has some palace officials called ' Oba ni nki o '. This is hierarchically set up with 'Baba kekere ' as its leader. The 'Baba kekere' is chosen by the reigning Olobu or his chiefs. The palace officials also include the Palace Chronicler in person of the Chief Drummer.

The Olobu rules the town through a chain of the most senior chiefs. The chiefs are known as 'llu' or 'Town Representatives'. The 'llu' is headed by Bara, who is regarded as next in rank to the Olobu. The other senior chiefs are Jagun, Balogun,Otun and Baalẹ Gbobamu (Gbobamu Chief). Women also play active roles in the traditional and political administration of llobu and are given a voice through their political representative, Iyalode, who is assisted by her Otun Iyalode and Seriki, second and third in rank respectively.

Next to the llu, come the Baale(heads of households). The Baale(s) represent their different households. They do not hold meetings together except when called together by the Olobu and his chiefs. The oldest man in the compound is usually elected as the Balaeẹ It is required that all members of a household should be able to trace their descent from a common ancestor. The unit is strictly exogamous, and sexual relations between members are regarded as incestuous and are punishable by the gods of the community.

Past and present Olobus

 * Láarọ́sìn
 * Láaró
 * Ńlánru
 * Ayọnu
 * Ayédùn
 * Lálùwóyè
 * Mọláoyè
 * Olúsílọo
 * Olúyíde
 * Ẹníyítàn
 * Ọmọlará
 * Ayẹnii
 * Àjàyí died in 1933
 * Ọláníyan 1933—1935
 * Oyèélàdée 1935—1939
 * Sànúsí Àraoyè 1943—1971
 * Àmínùu Siyanọ́láa 1971—1972
 * Ásírù Ọlátóyè Ọláníyan 1974– present

Hotels and accommodation
Most prominent among the many hotels in Ilobu is the Royal Palace Hotel (owned by the present Olobu of Ilobu), and located within a ten minutes drive from the state capital.

Sport developments
Ilobu appreciates the importance of sport. Most young and able bodies in the community are fans of sports, with football being the most popular. The town has two major football clubs - Ilobu Vipers Football Club (past winners of the state league) and Ilobu United Football Club who are strong contenders in the state league.

Market days
Ilobu is blessed with two markets, Olobu and Adio markets. Olobu market is held at five day intervals while the latter is held at three day intervals. There is also a daily night market in the town.

Situated along Ilobu-Ifon Osun road, Olobu market is one of the oldest markets in Yorubaland and it comes up every three days. It is the best place to buy and sell staples and cash crops, jewellery, plantains, citrus fruit, yams, cassava, sorghum, beans, okra, peppers, and gourds. Cash crops such as cocoa, cotton, tobacco, palm oil, and palm kernels are collected and sold here.

Livestock, including dwarf cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, and guinea fowl, are also an important part of the town's economy. Weaving and dyeing are the prominent traditional crafts.

Ilobu is connected by road to Ogbomosho and Oshogbo. Population (1995) 194,400. The market attracts a lot of people from within and outside Ilobu most especially from around the neighbouring cities, towns and villages.

One of the remarkable things about Olobu market is its size. It is normally held from morning to evening.

Situated along Ilobu-Ire-akari-Erin Osun road, Adio market is an everyday market in Ilobu where food stuff and other goods are sold. The market attracts a lot of people from within and outside Ilobu and it is normally held from morning to evening.

Future development
With the establishment of Irepodun Local Government in 1976, there is every hope that the government will come to the aid of the town and with the new sense of pride and identity which the people now possess, it is hoped that the rate of development of llobu will increase remarkably.

Town planning
The planning of llobu has assumed a new dimension since the establishment by law of the town planning authority. The Osun State Town Planning Authority has exerted considerable influence on the town.

Places of interest
Places of interest in Ilobu are the Olobu Palace Complex, the Erinle shrine and Ilobu museum situated within the palace complex.

Public utilities
There are tarred roads from llobu to Osogbo, about 9.5 kilometres away, and Ogbomosho 48 kilometres, and the other from llobu to Ede, 24 kilometres. The town is linked by many roads, which are tarred and motorable. It has modern buildings, electricity, pipe-borne water, post office, telephone service, radio and television.

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Cyril Wong

Cyril Wong (born 27 June 1977) is a poet, fiction author and literary critic.

Biography
Born in 1977, Cyril Wong attended Saint Patrick's School, Singapore, and Temasek Junior College, before completing a doctoral degree in English literature at the National University of Singapore. His poems have appeared in journals and anthologies around the world, including the Atlanta Review, Fulcrum, Poetry International, Cimarron Review, Prairie Schooner, Poetry New Zealand, Mānoa, Ambit, Dimsum, Asia Literary Review, The Bungeishichoo (Japanese translation), the Norton Anthology Language for a New Century, and Chinese Erotic Poems by Everyman's Library. He has been a featured poet at the Edinburgh International Book Festival, the Hong Kong International Literary Festival, the Sydney Writers' Festival, and the Singapore Writers Festival. Time magazine has written that "his work expands beyond simple sexuality ... to embrace themes of love, alienation and human relationships of all kinds." The Straits Times has described the poet like this: "Cyril Wong is a graceful slip of a man, with a quiet air about him. He reads his poetry without drama, like he's just talking to you. But when he reads, the words sent tingles down my spine. His performance made one participant confess he 'peed in his pants'."

Poetry
According to the International Examiner, "Cyril Wong mines the contradictions and frustrations of a broader existence with poems that shimmer with language, art, religion, disaster, death, murder, adultery and, of course, love." He has been recognised as Singapore's first truly confessional poet, mainly "on the basis of the brutally candid sexuality in his poetry, along with a barely submerged anxiety over the fragility of human connection and a relentless self-querying; but the label understates Wong's constant evolution". By turns "acerbic and tender, ironic and meditative", the poet "has many styles, all of them limber, which combine the anecdotal and the confessional with the intuitive and the empathetic." His poems are known for their "lyrical intensity" and for "training an almost anthropologically curious eye on the laws and customs of his own family: their strange taciturn ways, their gnomic references to disappointment and guilt, and their penchant for self-delusion." In a way that makes him distinctive within the Singaporean poetry scene, his work possesses "a heightened awareness of the physical body, and a desire to probe its visceral materiality for emotional truths." Ng Yi-Sheng describes that throughout the poet's career, "he has unashamedly presented himself in public as a gay man, winning himself a large LGBT fan base that identifies intimately with his writings on love, depression and antipathy towards his family." Edwin Thumboo has praised Wong's poems for their "remarkable inwardness" and how, "without exception, they leave us with the feeling of subjects – occasion, non-happening, an especially poignant experience – explored to unusual limits." His third collection, Below: Absence, and its play of presence and absence in the context of Singapore's urbanity and cultural memory, has been described by John Phillips as offering "an affirmation of emptiness in a time and place where this is barely possible."

Although Wong has also been popularly known as a gay poet, Singaporean critic Gwee Li Sui has stressed that readers need not perceive the poet's persona in terms of gay exceptionality: "his qualities of spaciousness and morphing images also manifesting an interest in a kind of New-Age irreligious spirituality." This interest is fully expressed in Wong's book, Satori Blues, in which the author "teases us out of our complacencies and directs/guides our thinking along the long, hard route to self-awareness ... Hence 'blues'. Hence the extraordinary attempt to seduce the reader into somnambulance-via-rhythmic, rhymic language, the language of meditative poetry." In closer connection to the poet's Confessionalism, Andrew Howdle writes of the poems in The Lover's Inventory as having "a sense of musical persona, a manner of singing, of intonation and expression, and are fully aware of how they confess through masks and make others reveal the masks that they wear." In a review by the Southeast Asian Review of English, Wong's work has been described as "an art that works simply from a personal plane, and from within such a plane we have some of the most sensitive, articulate probings into the nature of one's self that have never been seen before in all of contemporary Singaporean verse."

Gwee Li Sui has suggested that political and non-political verse are "paradoxically saying the same thing in Singapore", their forms "too often conflated in poetic argument with their creator's bodiliness"; and as regards the supposedly "non-political" and inward nature of Wong's verse, the poet has "landscapes that replicate so tightly his corporeal condition that his own poems become not just the means but also the ends of his self-transference. Wong regularly brings into his writing the empty space on each page in some performance of being more than words, embracing the word-space dichotomy as a version of a mind-body one ... His poetry ends up filling books in a way that destroys their form to give shape to heightened interiority." Tijan Sallah also writes: "Cyril Wong takes the ordinary and carries one on a meditative trance. There is a Buddhist mystique in his poetry, of the questioning self, trying to understand itself to free itself of desire, of the self in a Cartesian battle, which eventually ends in a state of awakened enlightenment, the state of rest."

Other poets who have responded to his work include Timothy Liu, who has called Wong's "transpacific sensibility a fine refreshment"; Lewis Warsh, with his description of Wong's poems as "evocative and sensual" and "untainted by bitterness"; Margot Schilpp, who has remarked that his work shows "how great the divide between expectations and outcomes can be"; and Robert Yeo, who has commented on the framing devices in his work that "deliberately blur distinctions between the real (Cyril Wong) and the persona (the poet who 'wonders at his own existence'). The result is a distancing that layers the poems and renders them more fraught and complex and encourages, indeed demands, repeated reading."

Poetry collections

 * The End of His Orbit (Firstfruits, 2001 | Math Paper Press, 2017)
 * Below: Absence (Firstfruits, 2002 | Math Paper Press, 2017)
 * Unmarked Treasure (Firstfruits, 2004 | Math Paper Press, 2012)
 * Like a Seed With Its Singular Purpose (Firstfruits, 2006 | Math Paper Press, 2018)
 * Excess Baggage and Claim, co-authored with Terry Jaensch (Transit Lounge, 2007)
 * Tilting Our Plates to Catch the Light (Firstfruits, 2007 | Math Paper Press, 2012)
 * Fires (Book Merah, 2009)
 * Oneiros (Firstfruits, 2010 | Math Paper Press, 2018)
 * Straw, Sticks, Brick (Math Paper Press, 2012)
 * The Dictator's Eyebrow (Ethos Books, 2013)
 * After You (Math Paper Press, 2013/2020)
 * The Lover's Inventory (Math Paper Press, 2015/2018)
 * Infinity Diary (Seagull Books, 2020)
 * Beachlight (Seagull Books, 2023)

Short story collections

 * Let Me Tell You Something About That Night (Transit Lounge, 2009 | Ethos Books, 2012)
 * Ten Things My Father Never Taught Me and Other Stories (Epigram Books, 2014)

Novels

 * The Last Lesson of Mrs De Souza (Epigram Books, 2013) | (Turkish translation: Alabanda Yayinlari, 2017)
 * This Side of Heaven (Epigram Books, 2020)

Chapbooks

 * The Boy With The Flower That Grew Out Of His Ass (Math Paper Press, 2007 and 2015)
 * You Cannot Count Smoke (Math Paper Press, 2011)
 * Satori Blues (Softblow Press, 2011 | Math Paper Press, 2020)
 * Animal Season (Math Paper Press, 2020)
 * My Grandmother's Body (Whittle Micro-Press, 2024)

Anthologies (as editor)

 * Here and Beyond: 12 Stories (Ethos Books, 2014)
 * Rainbow Voices: An Anthology of Creative Writings (The Arts House/Singapore Association for Mental Health, 2014)
 * We Contain Multitudes: Twelve Years of SOFTBLOW (Epigram Books, 2016)
 * The Epigram Books Collection of Best New Singaporean Short Stories: Volume Three (Epigram Books, 2017)

Transcreations

 * Me Migrant (Poems by Md Mukul Hossine, tr. from Bengali, Ethos Books, 2016)
 * Braving Life (Poems by Md Mukul Hossine, tr. from Bengali, HealthServe, 2017)

Awards

 * Best Literary Work finalist of Singapore Book Publishers Association's Singapore Book Awards for This Side of Heaven (2021)
 * Like a Seed With Its Singular Purpose listed by The Straits Times as among the 50 greatest works of SingLit (2021)
 * Best Valentine Poetry Film, Rabbit Heart Poetry Film Festival (2017)
 * Singapore Literature Prize for The Lover's Inventory (2016)
 * Finalist of Singapore Book Publishers Association's Singapore Book Awards for The Dictator's Eyebrow (2016)
 * Let Me Tell You Something About That Night listed by The Straits Times as among the best 5 books of the year (2009)
 * Tilting Our Plates to Catch the Light listed by The Straits Times as among the best 5 books of the year (2007)
 * Singapore Literature Prize for Unmarked Treasure (2006)

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Ikenbana
Is this the same as Ikebana? >>sparkit| TALK << 13:07, August 25, 2005 (UTC)
 * Don't think so. Ikenobo is the oldest form. Perhaps it evolved into Ikebana? Soo 18:40, 25 August 2005 (UTC)

The article claims that the current grand master is the 45th. In the Urasenke tradition of tea ceremony, which also traces its lineage to the 15th century, the current grandmaster is only the 16th. Why the big difference? Exploding Boy 18:36, 17 May 2006 (UTC)

There is a thorough explanation about the Ikenobo family name and history, which answers the above question, at this Japanese web page: http://shushen.hp.infoseek.co.jp/keijiban/ikenobou1.htm Tksb (talk) 01:39, 27 January 2009 (UTC)

Romanisation of Japanese Headmaster names
I responded to a request from, Gryffindor, to complete the transliteration of the Headmasters names.

There is only one name that I was unsure of the on reading for 池坊専存. It is most likely Ikenobō Senzon although Ikenobō Senson is possible. Please also note that some names are pronounced the same but have different kanji characters. These names are taken to resemble a previous master's name, but also to subtly distinguish them from a predecessor. Dr.khatmando (talk) 06:37, 6 July 2017 (UTC)

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Talk:Worthing

founder
The Infobox lists the 'founder' of Worthing as 'Freddie Male', with no subsequent explanation in the article. Is this vandalism? Not many UK cities have 'founders'... Nonleagueapps (talk) 01:24, 23 November 2023 (UTC)
 * Good spot: there was some vandalism back in August, hidden between some legitimate edits. I've removed it.  Hassocks 5489 (Floreat Hova!)  09:10, 23 November 2023 (UTC)

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Data element name

A data element name is a name given to a data element in, for example, a data dictionary or metadata registry. In a formal data dictionary, there is often a requirement that no two data elements may have the same name, to allow the data element name to become an identifier, though some data dictionaries may provide ways to qualify the name in some way, for example by the application system or other context in which it occurs.

In a database driven data dictionary, the fully qualifithcfted data element name may become the primary key, or an alternate key, of a Data Elements table of the data dictionary.

The data element name typically conforms to ISO/IEC 11179 metadata registry naming conventions and has at least three parts: Many standards require the use of Upper camel case to differentiate the components of a data element name. This is the standard used by ebXML, GJXDM and NIEM.
 * Object, Property and Representation term.

Example of ISO/IEC 11179 name in XML
Users frequently encounter ISO/IEC 11179 when they are exposed to XML Data Element names that have a multi-part Camel Case format:

Object [Qualifier] Property RepresentationTerm

The specification also includes normative documentation in appendices.

For example, the XML element for a person's given (first) name would be expressed as:

John

Where Person is the Object=Person, Property=Given and Representation term="Name". In this case the optional qualifier is not used, in spite of being implicit in the data element name. This requires knowledge based on data element name, rather than use of structured data.

title: Data element name


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