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Free Writing Classes at Iowa State University!
A six-week, on-line "Writing Through Change" course will be offered at Iowa State University this summer. Writing Through Change encourages creativity and builds the skills of self-expression through short readings, journaling, and narrative and visualization exercises. As part of the Patient Voice Project, it is funded by Johnson & Johnson/Society for the Arts in Healthcare. For more information contact : Mary Swander
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The Patient Voice Project
The Patient Voice Project offers free creative writing classes to individuals with chronic and mental illness in the Iowa City area. Created by students at the University of Iowa Writers' Workshop and Arts Share, the classes are conducted in both one-on-one and group sessions and are intended for all age ranges and ability levels. Please contact us to schedule a class or learn more.
Patient Voice Project Brochure
Clinical research shows that a regular writing practice positively influences immune system response and stress levels. For the chronically and mentally-ill patients participating in the Patient Voice Project, we anticipate three outcomes:
To stimulate health and well-being benefits
To improve patient-doctor-family communication through directed writing assignments and self-expression
To better inform health care practitioners at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics and Mercy Hospital about the human experience of chronic illness and mental illness by publishing the written testimonies
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- Jane Kenyon, "Otherwise"
In spring 2005, the Patient Voice Project launched its pilot phase, conducting 14 individual classes and three group classes, for patients struggling with cancer, mental illness, digestive diseases, AIDS, and Huntington's Disease. Individual classes were offered locally at the University of Iowa Memorial Union, the Iowa City Public Library, and café settings.
For six weeks, for one hour a week, individual patients meet with M.F.A. graduate students from the Writers' Workshop for free creative writing classes.
Group classes take place at outpatient and inpatient health facilities (such as the Mid-Eastern Iowa Community Mental Health Center and Chatham Oaks) and support group settings. The pilot phase of the project was funded by a $10,000 grant from the Provost's Office and administered by Arts Share. The project continues to be funded by a grant from the Johnson and Johnson Society for the Arts in Healthcare Partnership to Promote Arts and Healing.
From a patient perspective, regular creative writing has shown therapeutic benefits such as improved immune system response (Esterling, Pennebaker, Kiecolt-Glaser) and diminished stress levels (Butcher).
Research Articles
These are the primary outcomes of the project. But these studies often treat patient writing simply as a trigger for measurable health benefits and ignore what is written. The Patient Voice Project foremost strives to encourage self-expression as well as to enhance the literary and emotive qualities of the writing itself.
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Wednesday, March 23
Today was another "Books and Authors" day on The Front Row.
Alison Young spoke with Himilce Novas about her latest novel. She'll read from Princess Papaya tonight from 7:00 9:00 at MECA, 1900 Kane, for Arté Publico Press. Audio here.
Alison also talked with author Joan Gould. She'll read from her new book, Spinning Straw into Gold tonight at 7:00 at the Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial Dr. Audio here.
Finally, Bob Stevenson chatted with Director Steve Garfinkel and actress Karen Ross about Main Street Theater's production of Sylvia Regan's Morning Star. Performances run through April 17th the company's Rice Village Location, 2540 Times Blvd. Audio here.

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EAST PRAIRIE -- William Terrell Hendrix, 77, died at 7:21 a.m. Jan. 14, 2005, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Born Aug. 3, 1927, in Henderson, Tenn., son of the late Willis Terrell and Lillie Mae Pruett Hendrix, he lived most of his life in Eat Prairie. He was a retired welder and member of the Wolf Island Baptist Church.
On June 13, 1953, he married Ressie Moore who survives of the home.
Other survivors include: three sons and two daughters-in-law, Kenny and Cherri Hendrix of Millstadt, Ill., Wayne Hendrix and Ray and Mary Hendrix of East Prairie; one sister, Nell Woods of Florida; and 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
One sister and four brothers preceded him in death.
Services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. today at Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie with Bob Herring officiating.
Burial will follow in the East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Nick Hendrix, Joe Hendrix, Neil Hendrix, Carl Moore, Austin Moore, Lester Moore, Terry Moore and Glenn Williams.


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Is the Golden Age of Patent Litigation Coming To an End?
That's the weighty question keeping us up last night as we contemplated In Re Stephen Comiskey, the latest in a string of rulings that has chipped away at patent holders' rights and reflects the growing concern over the patent-litigation boom. (Click here for the Federal Circuit ruling and the oral argument in the case.)
Legal experts say the court's ruling in Comiskey may make it more difficult to obtain and enforce business-method patents, which are granted for abstract processes rather than specific devices. Lawyers also say the decision could help financial-services and software companies facing a barrage of patent-infringement litigation brought by patent holders.
The decision suggests that business-method patents will now be considered invalid unless the invention has a practical application and can be linked to a particular technology, such as a computer. The court said that "mental processes—or processes of human thinking—standing alone aren't patentable even if they have practical application."
The ruling clarifies the scope of State Street, the landmark 1998 Federal Circuit ruling that paved the way for an explosion in business-method patents. It also comes at a time when pressure has been mounting on Congress to restrict the issuance of business-method patents. The House, for example, has passed a bill to ban patents on tax-planning strategies. Supporters are hoping that such a ban will be included in broader patent-overhaul legislation.
This latest ruling came in a case arising from a patent application by Stephen Comiskey, a lawyer — a lawyer! — who wanted to create a system for "mandatory arbitration involving legal documents," such as wills or contracts. The U.S. PTO denied Comiskey's patent application, as did the agency's board of appeals. Comiskey appealed to the Federal Circuit.
The decision is the latest in a string of rulings that have favored companies defending themselves from patent-infringement lawsuits. In August, the Federal Circuit in Seagate in essence raised the bar for proving willful infringement, a finding that allows a judge to triple a damage award. In April, the Supremes inKSR made it easier for trial-court judges to call an invention "obvious" and therefore ineligible for a patent. And in May 2006, the Supremes in eBay gave trial-court judges more discretion in deciding whether to issue an injunction against a patent infringer, rather than automatically issuing one upon a finding of infringement.
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June 3, 2014 ATHENS, Ga. -- University of Georgia sophomore safety Tray Matthews has been dismissed from the Bulldog football team.
"We are trying to make room for guys who want to do things right," said Bulldog head coach Mark Richt.
Matthews played in eight games in 2013 and finished with 36 tackles, including 23 solo stops. The Newnan, Ga., native also had an interception and forced a fumble last year.


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Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15, 2013
New Nutty Nutcracker performance closes the series on Sunday evening, December 15!
The Hartt School Community Division will open its traditional production of Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker on Friday, December 13 at 7:30 PM. As a special treat this season, the Hartt Dance Department will also offer a Nutty Nutcracker. If you're a Nutcracker "regular," you are in for a comical evening with this off-the-wall version of the original Nutcracker. The Nutty Nutcracker, will premiere on Sunday, December 15 at 7:30 PM. Hartt's Nutcracker production includes two casts from its Pre-Professional and Children's Ballet programs, former dancers from the Hartford Ballet, and surprise cameo appearances by several local celebrities and dignitaries. In total, the cast numbers more than 100 performers.
Traditional Nutcracker Performances:
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- Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 PM
- Saturday, December 14 at 7:30 PM
- Sunday, December 15 at 2:00 PM
Hartford premiere of the Nutty Nutcracker
- Sunday, December 15 at 7:30 PM
All performances are held in Millard Auditorium at the University of Hartford, 200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford. Tickets will be available to the public on November 12, 2013. Admission to the traditional Nutcracker is $30 for adults; $15 for children 12 and under; and $20 for students and senior citizens with ID. Ticket prices for the Nutty Nutcracker are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 12. Call the University Box Office at 860.768.4228 or 800.274.8587 or visit hcd.hartford.edu to purchase tickets.
Set to Peter IIyitch Tchaikovsky's glorious score, Hartt's The Nutcracker features choreography by Community Division Dance Department's Artistic Director Samantha Dunster, lighting by Production Designer Dewey Strang, brilliant costumes, a Christmas tree that grows to tremendous heights, snow falling and the ultimate battle between Clara's beloved Nutcracker and his nemesis, The Rat King. Ms. Dunster's choreography maintains the highest traditional quality of this holiday classic and lends itself to an enchanting evening for the whole family. "I look forward every year to our production of this time-honored tradition," says Ms. Dunster, "The combination of Tchaikovsky's enchanting music, the radiant costumes, stunning sets and lighting all paired with our immensely talented students makes for a magical holiday experience for young and old alike."


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Nissan's least expensive offering in its 2010 lineup is currently the sub-$10,000 Versa subcompact sedan. Around the world, however, Nissan markets even smaller and cheaper models like the (sub-)subcompact Micra. The Japanese automaker has set its sights on Mexico to expand production of the Micra, and has confirmed plans to build up to two additional models in revamped facilities there.
According to Automotive News, Nissan's plan for Mexico includes revamping manufacturing plants to produce up to three new small cars. We previously reported that Nissan was considering two models based on the same platform as the subcompact Micra. The plan now includes Micra production, to begin next year, and two other subcompacts — one sedan and one multipurpose vehicle — by 2013.
The cost of Nissan's endeavor to upgrade its manufacturing facilities and produce the three cars is currently estimated at $600 million. Nissan has not yet decided which of its two Mexican operations will produce the new models. Its plant in Aquascalientes currently produces the Tiida hatchback, sold as the Nissan Versa in the United States. Both plants up for consideration have total operating capacity for over 200,000 units per year.
Although it will be produced just south of the border, we're not sure if the Micra, or any of the planned models, will eventually be sold in the States. Is there room for a smaller and less expensive subcompact in Nissan's U.S. lineup?
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Salman Khan chooses gym over Ind-Pak match
The actor is not a huge cricket fan and is not a follower of the game, Unlike, his brothers Sohail Khan, who is watching the match at home and Arbaaz Khan who has flown to Mohali with his sister Arpita, Salman is taking the day working out on his body and fitness.
He has been staying alone at his Panvel farmhouse for the last few days and has been working out at his specially constructed gym for two hours each day. It is reported that he might be coming back to Mumbai today, but won't be watching the match.


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Serves 10
This punch features the delicate apple flavors of chamomile tea and apple juice flavored with a hint of cinnamon and citrus.
• 6 chamomile tea bags
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6 cups hot water
• 4 cups apple juice
• 1 orange, sliced thin
• 1 lemon, sliced thin
• Lemon or orange sorbet
1. In a large container, steep chamomile tea bags and cinnamon sticks in hot water for 10 minutes.
2. Remove tea bags. Add apple juice, orange slices, and lemon slices. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours so all the flavors can combine.
3. Serve in pretty glasses with a small scoop of sorbet as a garnish.
Katherine Huether is a freelance writer and herbalist. She has a B.A. in English from the University of New Hampshire and a Diploma of Herbal Studies from the Australasian College of Health Sciences. She is also the corresponding editor of All Info About Germany, a website dedicated to German culture and travel (
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Please describe your experience with sickle cell disease (sickle cell anemia).
Comment from: Carolyn, 55-64 Female (Patient) Published: August 30
I feel truly blessed in that I am 61 and a half with sickle cell (SC) disease. I had pain episodes as a little girl, but no one knew what the problem was. In my early teens, I was said to have rheumatoid arthritis. I had a baby at age 19 and a few days before I delivered, they finally diagnosed me with sickle cell disease. I didn't have a clue as to what that meant. Throughout my life I learned my triggers, such as being wet and cold, stress, and not getting the proper rest. Now that I know this, I try to do all I can to avoid the triggers. My worse time was going through a divorce in my early 40's. I really didn't handle the stress very well, and was really in denial that it was stressing me. I was in the hospital every other month for the entire year. I had gone years without crisis, and I continue to do so. I recently retired from an office job after 33 years. I had one other job where I worked 7 years, so I'm truly blessed to be retired at age 60. A few years ago I went to the ER in crisis and a nurse just went on and on that she had a sickle cell patient that was 58. Last month, I went to the ER and the doctor said he had never met a SC patient over 40 years old. I feel the key is to find a good hematologist. I had the best and he really taught me a lot about the disease. Also, educate yourself and others as much as you can. I attend conferences and do a lot of reading about sickle cell. Another key, (as a doctor told me), don't try to be a hero. If the pain is really bad, go to the ER and don't let it get out of control - avoid a hospital stay. Being able to work and have the best insurance and doctors was also a plus. I hope something here will help someone.
Comment from: alladice, 45-54 Male (Patient) Published: September 11
My experience with sickle cell anemia became easier with the more knowledge I have had over the years. My toughest years were my 20s, when I found myself going to the hospital with great frequency because of a series of crises. My late 30s and 40s were better. I only went to the emergency room every 13 months or so, allowing some hospital staff to call me the "rare" sickle cell patient. My early 50s were very tough, particularly 51 through 52, where I was hospitalized frequently because of frequent crises. Now that I am on hydroxyurea, my crises have been rare. I currently have hip pain, which I am sure will lead to a hip replacement this summer. One note though, a healthy diet is extremely important. Have lots of juices, fresh fruits, and vegetables. I am also an advocate of physical exercise, using my health club membership religiously. Meditation is good, as is good warm showers, and saunas.
Comment from: Boosmom, 3-6 Male (Caregiver) Published: September 09
We were told there was a possibility that our son would have sickle cell before his birth. I began to research the disease before his birth. At 8 weeks it was confirmed that he had SS. My son is now five and he has a great team of providers (Hemotologist, Pediatrician and Hospital). They all say that the parent's knowledge and being proactive is key to our son's quality of life. He is currently on Penicillin, Folic Acid, Hydroxyurea and baby aspirin. Our hospital's patient advocacy program works with the school to ensure that missed days do not count against him and that he receives his assignments or tutoring when required. We also show/tell him how important it is for him to exercise, drink plenty of water, rest and eat right.
Comment from: Nicole2010, 19-24 Female (Patient) Published: March 22
I am now 24 years of age and I have SC disease. I have a lot of issues due to the ignorance in not knowing in detail about having sickle cell. I started my crisis when I was 13 years of age. I was a cheerleader and I was unable to lift my legs and arms due to a crisis. I began have 104+ fevers and I was unable to walk for 1 1/2 weeks. My sister actually had to teach me to walk again due to my bones and the pain. I was began to get sick with 104+ fevers after that and missed school. Playing catch up was my life mostly. When I turned 20 I started having multiple issues with my spleen due to a flight to Savannah, GA and I began to get flu like symptoms for a week and once I returned home to TX I was rushed to the ER due to me not being able to stand up straight and the pain that made me fall to my knees. I was told my spleen was dying and until the doctors felt it needed to come out I would be on pain meds and needed more fluids than the average SC patient. I have had multiple issues with pain in my arms and legs, back and breathing issues. I am now on an inhaler due to my breathing. I have headaches like crazy, but I'm researching all over to make sure I'm doing everything correctly. The only advice I have for anyone with sickle cell disease is to make sure you and your family are aware of what it is and what it could lead to. My family is still ignorant about sickle cell disease and they don't truly understand how serious the matter can and will be. I have taken myself to the hospital mostly since I was 17. Make your family understand.
Comment from: Billibo, 45-54 Female (Patient) Published: September 11
I am 45 years old and was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia (SC) when I was five years old. For me childhood and young adult were the most difficult times. That's when I had the most crises. I was never hospitalized, at that stage, but I missed a lot of school days and was always playing 'catch-up'. I had my first child at 29 years old. Three months later I was diagnosed with aseptic necrosis at the left hip. I have only just now been diagnosed with bleeding in the eye and require laser treatment. I must say that I have been blessed, because I have only needed to be hospitalized about four times because of painful crises. Other times I am treated at home (maybe it's because of my dislike for hospitals that I am not there more often) and also I think my pain threshold is high. I have gone for years without having a crisis. My necrosis does not bother me a lot. Sometimes I forget about it until I feel a little twinge or something. At other times I can barely walk, but still I go on because the good times are a whole lot more than the bad times. I do try to eat right and have plenty fluids and rest (sleep). I live in Jamaica so I don't have to contend with extreme cold (except A/C in some offices). I try not to physically exert myself too much as I find that this can bring on a crisis as well. I have had medical doctors look at me and try to convince me that I am not a 'sickler' because they say I do not present like the typical sicker...I look healthy. I don't know, am I just extremely fortunate?
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On the 1st of May 1887 Arthur Hartrodt established his own freight forwarding business in Hamburg. He was then 30 years of age. Born in Antwerp of German parents, he grew up in Rotterdam and for a number of years he was employed by his father's company F. Hartrodt & Co which had been established in 1872, also as a freight forwarding business.
It was the right time for the establishment of a forwarding business. After the Franco-German War 1870/71 the German economy was showing strong growth and in all world markets was going into competition with other European countries, in particular the U.K. Consequently in seaports there was a real need for services of companies which took care of goods being delivered on board punctually and reliably, of documents being made out correctly and of all activities ancillary to the actual transport being performed faultlessly.
Right from the beginning a.hartrodt concentrated on the international business, especially sea export shipments. There have never been any activities on the domestic market. At the time of registration of business the staff - besides Mr. Hartrodt - consisted of only 1 shipping clerk, 1 bookkeeper and 1 messenger, it increased however rapidly as the firm quickly acquired the reputation of absolute trustworthiness and efficiency. Instrumental in this certainly was Mr. Hartrodt's business strategy, viz. 'Consignee selling. This has become quite usual nowadays and is practiced by many companies, in the 19 th century; however, it was something absolutely new. Also before the First World War sales terms in most cases were fob or ex works, consequently the freight payer had the right to determine through whom his merchandise was to be shipped.
Was it not an obvious step to contact overseas importers and to solicit their shipments? The services offered definitely resulted in advantages for the client abroad, viz. monitoring and co-ordination of transports from Germany and later on also from other European countries, uniform handling procedures and transparent costs. Considerable propaganda by letters of introduction, newsletters, freight information and sailing lists was made in overseas countries. On top of that the founder made it his business to establish a personal relationship with customers at home and abroad. After frequent trips to England, Mr. Hartrodt first visited Australia in 1892 because the fifth Continent even in those early days was one of the most important markets of the young firm. Throughout his lifetime and even as an elderly gentleman the founder traveled to overseas countries and acquired many friends in Vi- parts of the world. The concept just described seems to be very simple, but it certainly should not be overlooked that traveling before the first world war was much more cumbersome and above all time consuming, and it entailed also considerable physical effort and discomfort.
It soon became obvious that one place of business, namely Hamburg, was not adequate to cope with the ever growing traffic, so that already in 1891 a branch office in Bremen was established followed shortly afterwards by an office in Rotterdam.
In pre-war years a considerable portion of cargo was shipped by sailing vessels, which gradually were replaced, by cargo steamers, which - compared with today's size - were tiny and also had fairly long transit times.
The German hinterland already had an excellently established railway system, which was also used for transportation of cargo to the seaports, whiles local cartage, of course, was arranged by horse carts.
Communication between freight forwarders and their principals cannot be compared with modem systems. Letters were written by hand and copied by a press. Naturally the same also applied to all other documents. When the firm was founded there was no telephone system available as yet, only in the nineties of the 19th century the first telephones were installed in Hamburg offices.
As already mentioned the founder and all his successors paid special attention to a top service and part of it was to have the shipping documents available at the port of destination, when the carrying vessel arrived. As airmail facilities did not exist Bills of Lading had to be dispatched in "ship's bag", so they practically accompanied the cargo. It was a little easier in areas where mail or passenger vessel services existed. In such cases it was necessary that the documents reached a mail steamer, which arrived at destination earlier than the cargo vessel. Office work had to be organized in such a way that the documents either were ready for delivery to a mail ship already in Hamburg or to be dispatched in time to reach her in Rotterdam or Antwerp. All this could only be achieved by regularly working overtime, and the apprentices got a few pennies for the tram so that they could arrive at the Central Post Office before Closing time. Incidentally: UP to the 1950s there was no payment for overtime in the German forwarding industry!
The successful development of the business during the time between the beginning of the century and the First World War led to further expansion of the firm of a.hartrodt. At that time business with Great Britain was of great importance and consequently it was a logical step to establish a branch in London. This happened in 1900 in partnership with G. E. Ohl who became Managing Director of the English company. The new venture operated under the style of G. E. Ohl & Co until 1910 when it was renamed a.hartrodt after the death of Mr. Ohl.
Also in Antwerp 1905 an "Agence Maritime" was established under the style of a.hartrodt. In 1910 a.hartrodt ventured into another continent. In that year an affiliated company under the name of Casa a.hartrodt was opened in Buenos Aires, and it was to play an important role in the history of the company. Other important events were the appointment of Charles Happel Inc. as agent in New York and the delegation of Mr. Robert Dundas-Smith of the London office to Sydney, Australia. When he arrived in Sydney the world war had broken out so that for years he could not do anything for a.hartrodt. After the war, however, He/his Company respectively, again became representatives of a.hartrodt, and his family is still financially and personally connected with the present company of a.hartrodt (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
For a few years before 1914 a.hartrodt also became a ship owner and carrier. In 1907 the steel barque "Cupica" (1 21 0 tons) was bought, having been built in 1888 by J. C. Bigger in Londonderry.
The ship was renamed "Gretchen Hartrodt" after the first daughter of Mr. Hartrodt. She was under the command of Captain C. Cadsen and sailed to Australia - in competition to the Australia Conference. For this reason the ship was loaded at T?ng, Schleswig Holstein, a small North German Harbor, which did not have the status of a "Conference Port". Consequently shipments from T?ng were no infringement of the Conference conditions. Freight rates were extremely cheap. The lowest rate quoted was sh 4/6 per freight ton of 40 cbft or 1016 kg and the highest 15 sh. The "Gretchen Hartrodt" made several voyages under the a.hartrodt flag. Transit time of the 1 st voyage was 83 days from Europe to Melbourne. In Australia the ship loaded coal for Chile and from there Nitrate for Europe. The first beginning of a "Round the World Service"? Who knows? This excursion into the world of ship owning companies still has a nostalgic touch; commercially it was bad business. Nevertheless the Australia Conference was so concerned about these activities that they offered to pay a.hartrodt 50,000 Gold Mark for discontinuing the service. This was accepted and the vessel in 1911 was sold to a Norwegian company. Finally she flew the Canadian flag and was sunk by a German submarine in 1917 off the coast of England.
In 1912 the firm celebrated its 25th anniversary and Arthur Hartrodt had every reason to look back with pride and into the future with confidence. On the occasion of the jubilee a.hartrodt made Rudolph Thode a partner. He had worked for a.hartrodt in executive positions since 1896 and was to influence the development of the company for many years to come.
The size and importance of the company was also documented by the promotion of some proven staff members to managerial positions.
Only two years later the steady growth was abruptly terminated by the outbreak of the 1914-1918 war.
In 1914 Arthur Hartrodt and his family traveled to Buenos Aires. He planned to take over the management of the Argentinean Company for one year and to further build up the South American business. The war changed everything. Whiles his family managed to return to Germany in 1915 via Holland, Mr. Hartrodt had to remain in Buenos Aires and did come home only in 1920. During the war years he successfully attempted to build up business within South America and to develop traffic between North and South America until 1917 when the entry of the United States into the war practically finished that business. Nevertheless during the war years valuable connections were established in South America, which helped the company in post war years. Meanwhile the management of the company in Germany was solely in the hands of Mr. Thode. With great effort business was kept going by shipping to neutral countries, particularly to Scandinavia.
Today it is usually forgotten that the blockade by the Allied Powers was continued after the war and that trade with foreign countries was virtually impossible. Australia e.g. permitted imports from Germany only after 1920.
Economical difficulties were increased by inflation which began in 1920 and which became a totally new and bitter experience. Thanks to the strong involvement in external trade the company was in a relatively good position and had considerable revenue in foreign exchange. Thus it could pay a small part of the salaries in hard currency, and also make a contribution in foreign exchange to a new office building in Alstertor 1, Hamburg. a.hartrodt moved into new offices there in 1922 and stayed in that location for almost 50 years.
Thanks to many good connections abroad but also to the support from 1923-1939 customers in the European hinterland it was possible to rebuild the business fairly quickly during the twenties and to regain the previous importance. a.hartrodt as a forwarder had an absolutely leading position in the trade with Australia and South America whereas in Germany the backbone of the business were shipments of musical instruments consumer goods of all kinds and optical instruments. The most important trade was the piano business. At that time many thousands of German pianos were exported to overseas countries, in particular also the cheaper brands which were predominantly manufactured in Saxony and Berlin. There was hardly a piano manufacturer in Germany who was not an a.hartrodt customer. The senior partner Mr. Hartrodt just loved this business, which gradually faded out when radios came onto the market. Nowadays most of the ordinary pianos are made in Far Eastern countries and only high-class instruments are exported from Germany, mostly by airfreight. The company again had to weather stormy times during the worldwide depression in the early thirties, which had very adverse effects on German exports and led to a considerable decrease in business so that also part of the staff had to be dismissed. There was a turn for the better after 1933, and up to the beginning of World War 11 the company did enjoy some good years.
Mr. Hartrodt visited clients in all parts of the world until he finally died in 1936 on a business trip to Brazil. Provisions for the succession had been made in time. Already in 1922 the son-in-law of Mr. Hartrodt, Dr. Wilhelm Wenzel and the son-in-law of Mr. Thode, Dr. Johannes G?ing, had joined the company. Both became partners in 1937, the 50th anniversary of the company.
World War almost delivered 1939-1948 the final blow to the company. All monies abroad were lost, business was practically dead, most members of the staff and the management was conscripted by the armed forces. In the first years of the war there still was some transport activity left via the Transsibirian Route and to Spain, Portugal and Scandinavia but also this became less and less as the war progressed. In the "3rd Reich" everything was rather well organized and this was to the advantage of a.hartrodt and other seaport forwarders. Those companies that had lost their former business were employed as shipping agents for the armed forces and had to organize the transport of provisions, ammunition etc. Thus a.hartrodt was in charge of traffic to Norway and together with another Hamburg forwarder opened a small office in Aarhus/Denmark.
During the air raids on Hamburg the office at Alstertor was badly damaged so that temporarily other office space had to be used. All archives were destroyed. The end of the war seemed to be synonymous with the end of the company but somehow it managed to stay afloat. Anything that promised some revenue was handled like clearing ruins and wreckage, performing messenger services and arranging storage of military goods in barges.
a.hartrodt was also entrusted with the distribution of CARE parcels. The acquisition of this business again was due to the overseas connections; there still were many friends who had kept faith with the company. Very slowly exports started again and one looked into the future with a certain degree of optimism. Thus in 1946 again the first apprentices were employed. Altogether however the first post-war years were a dreadful time. The liquidity was so strained that salaries could not be paid monthly (which is normal in Germany) but only in intervals of 2 weeks.
The currency reform in 1948 changed all this abruptly. Exports received an enormous impetus and services for the handling of it were in demand again. It was not easy though to rebuild the business. Hamburg had lost most of its hinterland, new business connections had to be established or the relationship with those clients who had moved to Western Germany from the East had to be rebuilt. All the address material was gone and it proved particularly difficult to resume contact with customers overseas. In this connection it should be remembered that in the first years after the war it was forbidden to use airmail, communication was only possible by surface mail and this considerably hampered the competitiveness of the German industry. The company owes it to the excellent memory of some of its employees that contact with old clients could be re-established relatively early, and, of course, the overseas agents helped a lot - they had all remained loyal to a.hartrodt. It should be mentioned here that during the war Casa a.hartrodt in Buenos Aires was closed by the Argentinean Government, and naturally all funds which a.hartrodt had abroad, were confiscated (and never rectitude). Many members of the pre-war-staff were killed in action; others were still prisoners of war and returned only years later. It thus became quite a problem to find qualified personnel for the fast growing business.
A lot of overtime had to be worked in the fifties, all departments worked late hours every day of the week and frequently also on Sundays.
Nevertheless all those who were part of the team in those days remember the time with pleasure. There was a spirit of enthusiasm and a feeling of achievement, and success became soon visible. Business to Brazil and Australia developed most rapidly and in 1951 the grandson of the founder, Mr. Konrad Wenzel, went on the very first of his many missions to Australia and New Zealand. The tradition of keeping in personal touch with the customers in overseas countries was carried on.
In 1949 the branch office in Bremen was transformed into an independent company, which Mr. Heinz Pevestorf joined as a partner.
The inland offices in Germany also played a major part in the reconstruction of the business. They did not exist before the war, but it soon became obvious that proximity to the clientele was more necessary than formerly. Thus in the course of years offices were opened in Cologne, Duesseldorf, Wuppertal, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and Hanover. The development of the export trade made it also imperative to establish branches in other European countries and thus in 1960 the owners decided to establish associated companies in Rotterdam and Genoa. Due to growing competition the business had also to be protected overseas by the establishment of a.hartrodt owned and managed offices. In 1957 a first step was made, by delegating Mr. Henning Harders to Australia. 1958 a.hartrodt (Australia) was registered in Sydney, N.S.W. Also an effort was made to get a better hold over the South American traffic and shortly after foundation of the firm in Australia Mr. Liedloff was delegated to Santiago de Chile. In ocean traffic the a.hartrodt activities still focused on general cargo. In the course of time the composition and structure of the cargo underwent changes. Due to a lack of foreign exchange in many countries and later also due to competition from the Far East, shipments of consumer goods decreased. Machinery, electrical equipment, tools and suchlike merchandise substituted them. The mixture of cargo keeps changing from time to time. Exchange valances also influence it. If the DM is weak, usually there are more exports of consumer goods, if it is strong there are less whereas capital goods are not so sensitive to currency fluctuations. Also the airfreight business commenced in the fifties. It was started with very primitive means and at first airfreight shipments were handled in the Hamburg City Office. It soon became obvious, however, that Frankfurt was developing into the Central German Airport and consequently also our Frankfurt branch office started handling airfreight. As this part of the business was growing in importance all the time gradually more airfreight stations were opened in Stuttgart, Duesseldorf, Hanover, Munich and finally in Saarbr? a.hartrodt at first was a member of the "Hamburger Luftfrachtkontor" and later of the "Deutsches Luftfrachtkontor". With growing volume conflicts of interests arose and so a.hartrodt consolidations were built up. Today all-important airports of the world are served by own consolidations whereby Frankfurt in most cases acts as the Gateway Station.
The sixties on the one hand were marked by further steady expansion of the company, on the other hand by the internal structure and the retirement of the older generation. After the death of Mr. Pevestorf in 1961 the Bremen Company was transformed into a Kommanditgesellschaft, a partly limited company under the German law. Mr. Schulz and Mr. Holzmann were appointed joint general managers in Bremen.
1961 Dr. G?ing died and on the occasion of the 75th anniversary on the 1 st of May 1962 Mr. Konrad Wenzel became a partner. In 1965 Mr. Joachim van Tienhoven, son-in-law of Dr. G?ing, joined the company as a partner. On the 31 st Dec 1968 the senior partner, Mr. Rudolph Thode, retired and one year later Dr. Wilhelm Wenzel also resigned because of old age.
In the course of the expansion of the airfreight organization the offices in Frankfurt, Stuttgart and D?orf received the legal status of Branch offices.
The structure of the business again changed considerably during the sixties. The South American traffic deteriorated in view of the bad economical situation in most countries there, on the other hand business in Australia and New Zealand grew steadily. 1963 a Melbourne branch office was established under the management of Mr. Joachim Braasch, who in 1966 relieved Mr. Henning Harders as Managing Director of the whole Australian organization. Later on offices were established in Fremantle, Brisbane and Adelaide, so that a.hartrodt is now represented in the capital cities of all Australian states with the Exception of Tasmania.
In Buenos Aires after the closure of Casa a.hartrodt during the war the company had appointed a representative. To strengthen its market potential in 1969 a.hartrodt Argentina S.R.L. was founded. In the same year a Representative Office was opened in Johannesburg which later on was transformed into a.hartrodt (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. with a branch office in Cape Town. An important step was the opening of an office in Tokyo in 1971, because the Japanese and other Far Eastern markets grew in importance all the time. Of course more offices were established over the years but it is not so important to go into too much detail now. Suffice to say, that at this point in time a.hartrodt is represented in most of the important markets either by its own offices or by reliable agents with whom co-operation of many years exists. Only one foundation in Europe should be mentioned, because this was the continuation of a very old tradition. It was already reported that before the 1 st War a.hartrodt had its own company in London. This was closed immediately after the outbreak of the war and as a successor the company of C. W. Hartrodt & Co Ltd. was established under the management of Mr. C. W. Hartrodt, who was a cousin of the founder and a British subject. Neither after the first nor after the second war did a.hartrodt succeed in acquiring shares in that company and so it became necessary to look for other partners. Such a partnership resulted from the relationship with a client of many years standing, the Confirming House of S. H. Lock & Co Ltd. Thus in 1969 a joint venture was established under the style of hartrodt Lock Ltd. First General Manager was Mr. J?Klupiec who is now Managing Director of a.hartrodt (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
The sixties were also remarkable for the beginning of a business, which has become very important for the company, the transit traffic from Eastern European countries.
There is a certain political background to this. Already in the fifties the City State of Hamburg pursued the so-called "Policy of the Elbe". At a time when contacts with Eastern Block countries were extremely unpopular with the Federal Government, members of the Hamburg Senate and of the Port Authority traveled to Prague in order to acquire cargo for Hamburg. They had success and transit traffic became very important for Hamburg.
This statement is also correct as far as a.hartrodt is concerned. It required tireless work of many years to develop regular traffic but eventually the effort proved worthwhile. In particular shipments from Hungary, Bulgaria and Rumania, but of course also from countries such as Austria and Switzerland have played an important role ever since.
On the 6th May 1966 the first container vessel of the Sea Land Inc. arrived in Bremerhaven. This was the starting point of a development which decisively influenced the events of the next 1 0 years and which led to radical structural changes in the world of shipping. There was perplexity in many places. The prospects of container traffic were judged skeptically even by experts.
Whereas Bremen grasped the chances of this new means of transport and rapidly extended the terminal in Bremerhaven, the policy of the port of Hamburg was rather hesitant and later on great efforts had to be made to catch up with the Bremen lead. Also amongst seaport forwarders opinion was divided. Some saw a catastrophic development; others - probably the majority - saw new possibilities especially for Container Group age Services.
The top management of a.hartrodt right from the beginning was of the opinion that the "Box" would not disappear from the market and acted accordingly. Even before the official introduction of container services to Australia a.hartrodt shipped group age containers on conventional vessels. Not without problems though, because the Australian trade unions insisted on stripping the containers on the wharf, and threatened with strike actions if a.hartrodt was to do otherwise.
Thus one of the main advantages of containerization viz. better protection against pilferage - went by the board, but also these difficulties were overcome within a relatively short period of time.
Also in the beginning of the seventies groups of forwarders were formed who co-loaded and jointly operated group age container services to North America. a.hartrodt is one of the founders of the so-called "Group of Six" which for 17 years now has been carrying through group age services to many places in the USA and Canada.
Another relocation also became necessary. a.hartrodt purchased an office building at H?damm 35 in Hamburg and moved there in 1971. Also the internal structure of the company had to be examined. The business had reached a volume, which was out of context with the style of a partnership with unlimited personal liability of the partners. On account of these considerations it was resolved to transform the firm into a Private Limited Company (GmbH & Co) under the German law. This took place on the 31st of December 1972. First shareholders were Konrad Wenzel, J. S. van Tienhoven, Arthur Wenzel and Meta Hake, Joint Managing Directors K. Wenzel and J. S. van Tienhoven.
The Bremen Company became a branch office.
In the 1970s there was quick progress in containerization. Gradually traffic to Australia, New Zealand, Far East and South Africa was containerized and finally the container entered the trade also in South America and the Middle East.
The shipping scene changed dramatically in that the conferences lost their predominance. In all markets, which formerly were dominated exclusively by conferences, there appeared "Outsiders" which by no means were "fly by nights" but potent carriers. Their service was hardly, if at all, inferior to that of the conference. Seaport forwarders had to re-think. At all times it had been their task to offer their clients the best shipping possibilities at lowest possible rates, but as long as it was only feasible to work with the "cartels of the seas", the conferences, there were only small differences in prices. In the new situation no forwarder could afford to use exclusively either conference or non-conference. The price/efficiency ratio had to be checked much more closely, all possibilities had to be investigated to come up with the most favorable quotation. Unfortunately this, with some clients at least, led to the attitude, that only the price was important and that service and reliability were minor considerations.
The demands made on the seaport forwarder by the exporting and importing industries have grown steadily since the beginning of the seventies, in particular with regard to information and communication. All this caused high expenditure and it became indispensable to exploit all means of rationalization.
Electronic Data Processing made this possible and a.hartrodt shared and influenced all EDP developments in the transport sector. This led to enormous changes in the internal organization. Not only the staff had to be familiarized with EDP, also the forms and documents, the completion of documents and of course the accounting systems changed entirely. Nowadays all European offices and many overseas a.hartrodt companies are equipped with EDP and use it to the largest possible degree - a "conventional" operation is hardly feasible anymore. No doubt EDP has brought great advantages, but it required and requires permanent investments, which tie up substantial funds.
For the sake of interest it should be mentioned that the introduction of EDP did not meet with any resistance from the staff. Older clerks of course were somewhat skeptical; the younger people accepted the new development with a kind of enthusiasm. The screen became a status symbol for a department, and those who were not linked yet to the system, could hardly wait the day when they would be "on", too.
Within the a.hartrodt Group there was no standing still in this period either. New offices in Milan, Reggio Emilia, Bologna, Barcelona, Antwerp and Dublin strengthened the European organization. In overseas countries a.hartrodt companies were founded in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Osaka, New York, Los Angeles and financial participation were acquired in Bangkok and Manila.
The airfreight business grew steadily in volume and importance. Also here there was a similar development as in ocean traffic: The tariffs stipulated by the IATA became waste paper, on the basis of supply and demand rates were adjusted to the market situation. The ever-growing airfreight consolidations contributed to this evolution. Also A.hartrodt promoted the airfreight business with determination, more and more airports all over the world were served by a.hartrodt consolidations, all stations were equipped with EDP.
It is also remarkable, that a.hartrodt since 1964 has handled the airfreight shipments of the German Olympic team for all Olympic Games, which were held outside Europe: certainly evidence of reliability and efficiency!
1975 the Managing Director of A.hartrodt (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Mr. Braasch acquired a share holding in the company, after his return to Germany he was appointed Joint Managing Director on the l st of July 1976. In 1983 Mr. Jan van Tienhoven and Mr. Andreas Wenzel became shareholders in the company. After having managed the Singapore office for a number of years, Mr. Andreas Wenzel returned to Germany and was appointed Joint Managing Director on l st January 1985.
Many things have changed during the 100 years since the foundation of the firm; manpower has been replaced by machinery in numerous instances. In a service organization however man with his know-how, his experience and his creative capabilities will remain irreplaceable ' in many areas. Even for very simple jobs like messenger services he is still necessary. So his resourcefulness is very much more required where complicated quotations must be worked out, where the shipping of big projects has to be co-ordinated and where daily routine is essential to keep all parties happy.
Owners and staff of a.hartrodt have never looked upon themselves as mere recipients of orders but have always held the opinion that it was and is thinking in the interest of the customer and exhaustive consultant that makes one company better than another. This attitude is also reflected in staff policy. Apart from the fact that a.hartrodt has always taken pride in a thorough training of its apprentices - and it enjoys a very good reputation in that regard - the company also endeavors to offer its employees career opportunities within the framework of the organization. Most people in managerial positions in Germany and many abroad have started their career in a .hartrodt' office or have been in the employ of the company for many years.
Dealing with overseas countries requires knowledge of forwarding, which is beyond normal standards. The job of a freight forwarder is not restricted to e.g. arranging a transport from Hamburg to New York, he must also know customs regulations of the Country of destination and traffic requirements there, he must consider government regulations, particularly if ' the consignment does not remain in the Port of destination but has to be on-forwarded.
He is expected to be equally familiar with the negotiation of Letters of Credit as with collection of funds and dealing with foreign exchange. For this reason a.hartrodt has retained the Proven divisional system for the export departments: For all-important destinations there are departments with experts for the respective countries. Likewise specialists deal with imports and airfreight.
Since airfreight operations differ considerably from sea freight traffic. Already years ago, the Air cargo Division was made autonomous. One member of the Board has special responsibility for it and the General Manager Airfreight for Germany, Mr. Vietz is located in Kelsterbach (Frankfurt) and is responsible for co-ordination amongst the individual stations. Repeatedly it has been mentioned that the demands upon the Seaport Forwarder and the Forwarder in genera] are on the increase all the time. a.hartrodt (GmbH & Co) are confident that they can cope also in the 2nd century of their existence. The company offers its clientele a large variety of services:
It is natural that one looks back on an anniversary, however the future should be kept in mind. The next years will bring more computer-related transport systems, world-wide communication will accelerate and lead to paper less systems, punctual deliveries - just in time will grow in importance more and more.
a.hartrodt (GmbH & Co) is focusing on these new developments. Also in the second century a.hartrodt (GmbH & Co) will make every effort to remain a reliable and fair business partner for their clients and friends in Europe and Overseas.


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Top Five Interesting 10-Q Tidbits
With every earnings season, investors are not only bombarded with profit reports and outlooks, but also Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) quarterly filings.
Many companies don't tout the details of what's in their 10-Q's, but that doesn't mean these filings don't make for compelling reading. Quite the contrary. SEC filings are where the real corporate nuggets find a home, and some may contain profitable ideas. Here are five tidbits worth reading from the most recent batch of 10-Q's.
1) Jobs Isn't Traveling Much
Shareholders and Apple (AAPL) fans should be relieved to know that co-founder and CEO Steve Jobs isn't traveling much these days, perhaps as part of his effort to take it easy and get back to good health.
From page 20 of the company's most recent 10-Q:
The Company entered into a Reimbursement Agreement with its CEO, Steve Jobs, for the reimbursement of expenses incurred by Mr. Jobs in the operation of his private plane when used for Apple business. The Company did not recognize any expenses pursuant to the Reimbursement Agreement during the three months ended March 26, 2011 and recognized a total of $15,000 in expenses pursuant to the Reimbursement Agreement during the six-month period ended March 26, 2011. The Company recognized a total of $127,000 and $143,000 in expenses pursuant to the Reimbursement Agreement during the three- and six-month periods ended March 27, 2010, respectively.
2) To the Cloud
Microsoft (MSFT), the world's largest software maker, wants to become a big player in cloud computing, a fact highlighted by those commercials with the catchy "To the Cloud" slogan. But the company isn't ready to hang its hat on cloud computing just yet.
From pages 45-46 of its most recent 10-Q:
The cloud-based computing model presents execution and competitive risks. We are transitioning to a computing environment characterized by cloud-based services used with smart client devices. Our competitors are rapidly developing and deploying cloud-based services for consumers and business customers. Pricing and delivery models are evolving. Devices and form factors influence how users access services in the cloud. We are devoting significant resources to develop and deploy our own competing cloud-based software plus services strategies. While we believe our expertise, investments in infrastructure, and the breadth of our cloud-based services provides us with a strong foundation to compete, it is uncertain whether our strategies will attract the users or generate the revenue required to be successful.
3) Anadarko: Yikes!
Anadarko Petroleum (APC) recently said it would be willing to come to the table with BP (BP) about some financial liabilities related to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Anadarko holds a 25% non-operating stake in the Macondo well project. On page seven of Anadarko's most recent 10-Q, the company says BP has stuck it with a bill for $4.7 billion. Investors can only hope that Anadarko isn't forced to pay all of that because that sum represents a hefty portion of the company's $38.38 billion market cap (as of Tuesday's close).
4) Transocean: Yikes, Part II.
Transocean (RIG) owned the Deepwater Horizon rig and is firmly ensconced in the Gulf spill tragedy. The company's latest 10-Q contains some ominous wording regarding potential liabilities:
Although we are unable to estimate the full impact that the Macondo well incident will have on our business, the incident could ultimately have a material adverse effect on our consolidated statement of financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Transocean said the Macondo spill will cost an estimated $100 million this year alone, net of insurance recoveries, primarily due to legal expenses for lawsuits and investigations. That would be almost a third of the company's first-quarter net income. The problem is that the spill lawsuits won't even start being heard until later this year, so the really big financial hit will likely not be felt until at least 2012.
5) Netflix Gets Levered
You had to figure that Netflix (NFLX) 10-Q would be good for some interesting reading, and it is. Jim Pyke highlights the company's rising leverage and the drain on book equity due to share buybacks, among other issues that might prove to be concerns down the road in Seeking Alpha.
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New Gira products for Light+Building 2016
Gira is consistently extending its product range and constantly unveiling many new products for intelligent building technology. We will present the most important additions to our product range at the Light+Building trade fair in Frankfurt: from the Gira G1, which is a multi-talent for building control, to various new products for KNX and more.
Gira eNet is the bi-directional radio system for smart networking and control of modern electrical installations. Functions such as light and blind control can be easily retrofitted and networked. Depending on the requirements, wall transmitters, remote controls, and the eNet server are available as central control units.
The Gira Sensotec and Gira Sensotec LED provide greater security in the dark by automatically switching on an orientation light when they detect motion in the long range. The Gira Sensotec uses dimmed room lighting for this function, while the Gira Sensotec LED features an integrated LED orientation light for this purpose. If required, room lighting can be switched on undimmed without contact when motion is detected in the close range of 5 cm.
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enhanced contact protection ("child protection")
Recent tests have shown that the equipment in the socket outlet cover that allows for enhanced contact protection ("child protection") - the shutter - may not always automatically close as intended. Gira is therefore carrying out a systematic recall of the affected socket outlet covers with enhanced contact protection to guarantee the safety of consumers.
Example of the cover of a Gira socket outlet with increased contact protection ("child protection"), which can be identified by the embossed child protection symbol
Are you looking for the suitable dimmer for your LED light source, or vice versa? Test your light-dimmer combination in three steps. The Gira dimmer compatibility tool indicates the respective result of the tested combinations of dimmers and light sources.
Gira dimmer compatibility tool
The Gira KNX system is an intelligent solution for networking and controlling building technology. The targeted linking of devices and functions in accordance with the KNX standard provides a noticeable increase in convenience, greater security, and lower energy costs – at home and at the workplace. In connection with the Gira HomeServer/FacilityServer app the complete building technology can be operated conveniently within a KNX system from each room and while away – using a smartphone, tablet, or PC.
With its more than 300 different functions, the British Standard product range from Gira is one of the largest ranges worldwide, and it leaves nothing to be desired. Of course, all the products fulfil the requirements of the "British Standard" Institute of Standardisation.
Gira is at home in many countries. Therefore, the information is available online in many languages. The Gira website can be viewed in German for Germany, in French and Flemish for Belgium, in Dutch for the Netherlands, and in an English international version. In addition, a total of 20 language versions with the most crucial information are available online for our foreign representatives in 36 countries.
The new way of learning: Online training on the Internet. Electricians can be qualified in the topics of the Gira nurse call system, Gira door communication system and network technology.
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Eric Cramer is focused on the task at hand, and this week that means the Central Coast Section wrestling championships. As the No. 2 seed in the 126-pound weight class, the 18-year-old appears unfazed by the lofty expectations.
"I don't really care who I'm wrestling," Cramer said. "It's just about me and what I want to do, and I'm going to see how far I can take that."
Don't expect Cramer to boast about his accolades or his goals.
His wrestling coach at Gunn High in Palo Alto didn't even know about Cramer's intentions to walk on at Stanford until the 5-foot-4 senior approached him for a letter of recommendation. It was a natural request, considering Chris Horpel was an All-American during his days with the Cardinal and spent 25 years as the coach at Stanford.
"So it's kind of come full circle," Horpel said. "I used to coach there for many years, I went there and now I'm producing some athletes who get to go there and wrestle. It's fun. ... He's going to be a great asset to that program."
It took Cramer roughly a week to open his letter of acceptance to Stanford. He built a relationship with the Cardinal coaches through a series of wrestling camps, so they were receptive to the idea of bolstering the team's depth at 125 pounds -- the first weight division.
But admission wasn't guaranteed, and Cramer sought to avoid any distractions prior to a wrestling tournament.
"I didn't want it to affect me or anything like that," Cramer said. "So when I finally got to it, the late gratification and everything, it felt really good. It's hard to describe."
Sibling rivalry
Ian Cramer's to-do list now likely includes earning a scholarship to Stanford. His younger brother is a 16-year-old sophomore on the Gunn wrestling team who will compete in the 132-pound weight class at CCS.
"You could say we've been wrestling since we were very little kids -- babies, practically," Ian said. "Whenever I achieve something that he did, but just a little bit before him, or whenever I do something that he hasn't or didn't, I'm always really proud. Rubbing it in, almost."
"He's a cocky little guy, but the sibling rivalry definitely helps push me a little further," Eric said. "I'm actually glad he's on the team. Whenever he tries to raise the bar, that just means that I have to raise it further."
The brothers, though, aren't always allowed to put their sibling rivalry to the test on the mat.
"I try not to let them do it too much," Horpel said. "Wrestling your brother can get too downright physical. And sometimes it's not healthy if they wrestle too much."
Rise to the top
Two weeks ago at the Santa Clara Valley Athletic League championships, both brothers claimed titles in their respective weight classes. This season the Titans won the SCVAL De Anza dual-meet title for the first time in school history.
But Eric Cramer's rise to the top has been a progressive climb that began with an eighth-place finish in the SCVAL tournament as a freshman. Last year, he was third in league and reached the podium at CCS as a junior, when he lost the fifth-place match 3-1 in overtime.
"He epitomizes a guy who puts in the extra time," Horpel said. "He's a workhorse, and it's paying dividends now."
His list of role models includes Horpel as well as Braumon Creighton, an assistant coach at rival Paly, and University of Iowa coach Tom Brands, a 1996 Olympic gold medalist.
Cramer doesn't feel he has a specific style, but rather a blend of skills learned from the aforementioned trio and others in the wrestling community.
"I'm taking bits and pieces from different places," Cramer said. "Just looking at different people across the nation and trying to adapt to their styles, I guess."
Quest for state
The CCS championships begin today at 10 a.m. at Independence High in San Jose. After Day 1, the remaining unbeaten wrestlers will find themselves through to the semifinals. The championship matches begin Saturday at 7 p.m. and at least a third-place finish is required to secure a spot at the CIF state championships, which take place next week at Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield.
"I don't want to curse it by saying that he's going to do it," Horpel said. "But he definitely has the potential. He's earned the right to go. So he's just going to have to take it one match at a time and do what he's capable of doing. And if he does that, then he'll go to state."
No. 1 seed Victor Olmos of Gilroy is one of only two wrestlers to beat Cramer this season, when both his losses came at the Mid-Cal Tournament hosted by Gilroy in mid-January.
"I was going in undefeated into that tournament, so when I finally got that first loss it kind of just motivated me," Cramer said. "The second loss, I just shrugged it off. I just need to keep going, get better."
And to do that, Cramer relies on his coach. Plus his teammates. And don't forget his brother.
"You yourself are just not going to make yourself better," Cramer said. "You have to have people around you that bring up the level of competition in the room. You have to have your coach to show you what to do. But really it's a lot about your drive, how much time are you going to put into it, how much effort and what you're willing to do."
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John Eads, founder of Light of the Village Ministry, to speak at commencement May 8
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MOBILE, Ala. – John S. Eads IV, founder of Light of the Village Ministry, will speak at Spring Hill College's commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 8 on the Avenue of the Oaks. Light of the Village is a nonprofit ministry in the Alabama Village community in Prichard, Ala.
Eads and his wife, Delores, founded Light of the Village in 2002. As executive director, Eads supervises an inner-city ministry that operates a private school, summer camp, after-school program, and job development placement program. He also directs a gang intervention program for Mobile County and has established ministry sites throughout the Southeast targeting at-risk youth and communities.
Since 1997 Eads has worked as juvenile coordinator and seminar instructor with Prison Fellowship Ministries, a re-entry and gang-intervention program for incarcerated and gang-affiliated youth returning to Mobile County. He is also teaches business management and marketing courses at Spring Hill College.
Eads worked for Infirmary Health Systems for 10 years, first as lhughesistrator of Washington County Infirmary and then as chief executive officer of North Baldwin Infirmary. In 2005 the American College of Healthcare Executives awarded him the Young Healthcare Executive of the Year for the state of Alabama.
In 2007 Eads left the healthcare field to further the ministry. He traveled to Los Angeles to visit Homeboy Industries, a national model for gang intervention programs. He learned firsthand what approaches could be applied in the Mobile area to help at-risk youth.
Eads holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in human resource management and a Master of Business Administration in health services lhughesistration and finance from New Mexico State University. He holds a Master of Health Administration from Trinity University.
Eads served as a class commander in the U.S. Army in 1990 and received the Leadership Award by the Office Basic Class. He served as platoon leader in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1990 to 1993.


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The Notre Dame Men's Water Polo Team is a club organization that competes in the Collegiate Water Polo Association in the Great Lakes Conference.
The men's competitive season lies in the fall months between August and November. However, the team practices year round four days a week for two hours in the evening at the Rolf's Aquatic Center located on campus. The team consists of over 25 members. Any male student in good academic standing, undergraduate or graduate, may participate. If you are interested in learning more about the program or have any question, please feel free to contact us.
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War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy
War and Peace Volume 2, Part 5, Chapter 15 Summary
- Sonya finds Anatole's letter, reads it, and is horrified.
- She confronts Natasha, and Natasha confirms that she doesn't want Andrei anymore and is all about Anatole now.
- Natasha talks about love, but it's clear that she doesn't have a good sense of the difference between love and lust.
- Sonya threatens to tell, but Natasha swears her to secrecy and sends her away.
- Then she writes a letter to Marya, calling off her engagement to Andrei.
- The day before the Rostovs are supposed to go back home, they have dinner with the Kuragins. There Sonya sees Natasha talking to Anatole about something and confronts her again.
- Natasha tries to sweet-talk her, but Sonya says that Anatole's secrecy means that he's not on the up and up (good call) and that she's worried.
- Natasha tells Sonya that she's happy to be "ruined" (a.k.a., have sex, get dumped, and not be able to marry). She tells her cousin to buzz off and says that they are enemies now.
- The next day Sonya sees Natasha sitting by the window and signaling something to someone outside.
- Sonya has no idea what to do or whom to ask for help, but she decides to protect her cousin by sitting in front of her door and not letting her escape.


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Ducks Unlimited's History: Major Milestones
The idea for Ducks Unlimited was born by the winds that created the Dust Bowl. Untold acres of wetland habitat vanished in the 1930s, taking with them the promise of generations of waterfowl. In 1937, a small group of conservationists who realized that the majority of North America's waterfowl breed in the Canadian prairies, organized to raise money in the United States for waterfowl conservation in Canada.
It was the unique idea that became Ducks Unlimited.
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President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act into law.
First duck stamp, designed by Pulitzer-prize winning editorial cartoonist, Jay N. "Ding" Darling, issued.
Prairie drought peaks.