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Mike Leigh on fifty years of Nouvelle Vague
It's the 50th anniversary of the French film revolution known as the Nouvelle Vague – when critics such as Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut picked up cameras and took to the streets. Trevor Johnston reflects upon the revolution and, with the help of Mike Leigh, examines the effect films such as 'À Bout de Souffle' had on British cinema
Cinema programmers love an anniversary, so the combined forces of BFI Southbank, Barbican and the Ciné Lumière will be mounting a fulsome season to mark the occasion. Certainly there's no shortage of celluloid enterprise worth celebrating, since that year's Cannes programme also listed Alain Resnais's slinkily time-skipping 'Hiroshima Mon Amour' and in the summer of 1959 Godard was on the Paris streets shooting his epochal low-slung crime pic 'À Bout de Souffle'. Moreover, his fellow Cahiers du Cinéma critic Claude Chabrol beat all his critic-turned-director mates to the punch when his sinewy character study 'Le Beau Serge' opened in Paris that January. When you also factor in the release of Eric Rohmer's first feature 'Le Signe du Lion' (about a struggling American artist on the Left Bank) and the fact that Jacques Rivette began his conspiracy story 'Paris Nous Appartient' during 1959, it's clear that there was something remarkable going on. This lot went on to dominate French cinema and loom large on the international arthouse scene for the greater part of the next five decades.
That there are diverse sensibilities here almost goes without saying. Godard, in his early work at least, takes his movie maniac's knowledge and makes mischief with it, whereas Truffaut prefers to muse on the bittersweet fortunes of his youthful characters and Chabrol casts a trenchant eye on the social manners and mores of the day. What made their work as bright and bracing as just-shucked oysters and Sancerre was something revolutionary then but rather commonplace now – with the new lightweight cameras you could hit the streets, forget the previous generation's stuffy rules about film grammar, and get right to it. Without the Nouvelle Vague, there would be no 'Slumdog Millionaire', with Danny Boyle experimenting with the latest digital technology on the streets of Mumbai. Align this with a remarkable constellation of gifted individuals determined not to blow their chances and soon critical mass was forming on a once-in-a-lifetime cinema movement, the Nouvelle Vague.
It's not just the stuff of dusty cinephile reference books either, since Wong Kar-wai, for instance, claims their influence (there's a lot of Godard in 'Chungking Express' after all), Tarantino named his production company after JLG's caper movie 'Bande à Part' and surely the Dogme gang, which galvanised the digital film revolution in the late '90s, was also aiming for the back-to-basics appeal of the Nouvelle Vague's invigorating early releases?
And what of the influence on British cinema of this much-lionised Gallic crew? Well, unfortunately the key practitioners of that era – think of Tony Richardson, Karel Reisz, Lindsay Anderson – are no longer with us to answer that question directly. Among today's leading British filmmakers, one distinguished individual is well-positioned to offer his sage opinion on the achievement of the Nouvelle Vague and the traces it left on this side of the Channel. Mike Leigh arrived in London in September 1960 when 'À Bout de Souffle' was still in the cinemas, and was to come of cinematic age in the following years when the radicalism of the French found an echo in the class-conscious dramas of the British New Wave.
'Before I arrived down here, I'd never seen a subtitled film,' Leigh recalls of the period when he left Salford to attend Rada and pursue acting in the capital, 'so suddenly I had this massive discovery of what we now call "world cinema". With Godard's "À Bout de Souffle" in particular, it was the real, fundamental, anarchic, status quo-challenging, breathing-real-air aspect of it which resonated with me. It keyed into an aspiration I'd had for some time – seeing Jack Clayton's "Room at The Top", stagey though it now seems, certainly fed into this – that you could have a film where the people were real and the film was like real life…'
For Leigh, Truffaut's 'Jules et Jim' also represents the quintessence of the Nouvelle Vague. 'That moment where Jeanne Moreau's character does her musical number, just allowing the reality of that actress singing the song to become the reality of the film… Just a few minutes later there's an incredible helicopter shot, so you have this chemistry between things that breathe in the moment and elements that are more classically cinematic. What Truffaut's brilliant at is tapping into a nostalgia, in the true sense of the word, for life, even if he did once say that British cinema was a contradiction in terms – for which he would probably deserve to get his legs broken.'
Leigh refers to Godard's 'Vivre Sa Vie' (with his muse Anna Karina as a Parisian call-girl) as 'one of my all-time greats', and commends Agnès Varda's 'Cléo de 5 à 7' (two hours in the life of a pop singer awaiting crucial medical results) 'for showing me just how little you needed to leap in time just to deal with something'. Varda's name comes up in the context of another moment underlining the gulf between British and French standards of celluloid achievement. 'For three days I was in a Michael Winner film, in this non-part which ended up on the cutting-room floor. Every day at the end of the shoot, I'd race down to the NFT for their season "Left Bank, Right Bank" and see these wonderful Varda shorts. To me, it encapsulated what cinema was and wasn't'.
Not that everything produced in Britain at the time can be tarred with the same brush. 'Coming from Salford and seeing the credits sequence in Tony Richardson's "A Taste of Honey", where Rita Tushingham rides round Manchester by bus, was just so real and exciting and Nouvelle Vague-ish – it's the most cinematic thing in the film because it leaves the original play behind.
'What's commendable about Richardson, and Karel Reisz's "Saturday Night and Sunday Morning", and Lindsay Anderson's work is that they tried to challenge the status quo, but in the end they still really keep one foot on the bottom of the swimming pool in terms of studio-style film-making. All those guys would acknowledge the influence of the Nouvelle Vague, but perhaps the best film to come out of it was when that was all over – Lindsay Anderson's "If….", where he plugged into the depths of his own perfectly valid English experience and created something more radical and powerful than any of them.'
In assessing the subsequent traces of the Nouvelle Vague on these shores, one might point to the stylistic insouciance Richard Lester brought to his Beatles films and 'The Knack', perhaps even the more concise expressivity of Ken Russell's best BBC work ('Elgar' and his Delius film 'Song of Summer'), and maybe even compare Nic Roeg's quicksilver editing with Alain Resnais's innovative reconfiguring of cinematic time. Leigh draws our attention to Ken Loach's formative years: 'There's definitely a sense that when Ken and Tony Garnett got hold of the lightweight cameras and went out into the streets for those early "Wednesday Plays" such as [1967's] "Up the Junction", they were following in the footsteps of the Nouvelle Vague, and they'd be honest about that. Beyond that, it's perhaps slightly pretentious even to talk about that influence coming down through Ken and myself to Shane Meadows, for instance, because these things really work by osmosis.'
And his own work? One wouldn't on the surface make any link with the Nouvelle Vague, but Leigh insists it's there. 'There was a time when my very veins were pulsating with "Jules et Jim", but then a decade later I made my first feature, "Bleak Moments" and it's a very static piece of cinema. The truth is that by that point I'd assimilated the Nouvelle Vague, and Pinter and Beckett, and I wanted to make a radical film. The French got it. It ran for months in Paris, which I've always been rather proud of.'
Such British exports remain the exception, though, since we've been importing Nouvelle Vague cool for the past 50 years. Truffaut, Godard and cohorts shot from the hip on the streets they knew, and yet the films never feel old. It's another instance, surely, of the timeworn cinematic truism that embracing the particular somehow makes it universal, as these stories of De Gaulle's France and Gauloises still play beautifully for generation after generation worldwide. Maybe there's a lesson there for British cinema after all.
'The 400 Blows' opens at Barbican, Curzon Mayfair, Everyman Hampstead and BFI Southbank on April 10 and Barbican will host a Truffaut retrospective from April 12 to May 31. The Nouvelle Vague season is at BFI Southbank throughout April and May. The Ciné Lumière's 'Nouvelle Vague Influences' season runs from April 14 to 23.
Author: Trevor Johnston
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Manitowoc (NYSE:MTW) competes in just two broadly-defined markets, construction cranes and foodservice equipment. Unfortunately, these are not especially strong times for either market. Although Manitowoc was not bubbling over with optimism in its latest quarterly report, the Street was nevertheless very encouraged by what it heard. Even though this stock jumped more than 20% in the wake of its third quarter report, investors can still expect more to come from this small industrial stock.
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Signs of Progress in Q3
Overall revenue rose 16% this quarter, with growth in the crane segment leading the way at 21%. Although slower, foodservice revenue growth of 10% was hardly terrible. Manitowoc management doesn't go as far into specifics as investors might like, but they did say that crane demand in the Americas was strong; not much of a surprise, really, considering the growth in markets like Brazil.
Manitowoc did manage to deliver stronger profits, as well. Gross margin fell about a point from last year, but did improve slightly on a sequential basis. Operating income jumped 27% from last year and showed a slight sequential improvement. Operating income growth was led by the cranes business, where segment profits jumped 58%. Even with that improvement, profitability in cranes is still far below the level of foodservice.
Getting into Growth Markets and Waiting for Growth to Come
One of the challenges for Manitowoc is that the company needs to get stronger in the markets showing the most construction and infrastructure growth. More than a third of the company's crane revenue comes from the Americas, but Asia-Pacific is less than 20% of sales. What's more, Europe is still a big chunk of the sales base and that's certainly not as attractive of a market, today, as Brazil, India, Indonesia and so forth.
Another challenge, though, is whether Manitowoc really has the scale to effectively penetrate these new markets. Caterpillar (NYSE:CAT) and Deere (NYSE:DE) can go anywhere and suppliers like Eaton (NYSE:ETN) and Dover (NYSE:DOV) are there, as well. Smaller companies, like Manitowoc and Terex (NYSE:TEX), have a little more difficulty, though, and encounter more issues of scale and operating leverage. In addition, larger rivals, like Sany, Liebherr and Kobelco, as well as regional contenders, can be more troublesome.
Above and beyond those expansion questions, Manitowoc also has to wait for a full-fledged recovery in North America. A fair percentage of Manitowoc cranes serve industrial or petrochemical markets, but road construction, power plants and commercial construction are all major markets that are not so strong today.
Foodservice - Not Bad or Ugly, but Not Really Good
Manitowoc's foodservice operations are relatively profitable, but the overall industry is still in tough shape. Successful chains like McDonalds (NYSE:MCD), Starbucks (Nasdaq:SBUX) and Panera (Nasdaq:PNRA) continue to expand and buy new equipment, but many chains have declared bankruptcy in the last 24 months and the family-owned restaurant space is still under a lot of pressure. Manitowoc generally holds its own against Dover, Illinois Tool Works (NYSE:ITW) and Middleby (Nasdaq:MIDD), but this market is likely a few years away from a real recovery.
The Bottom Line
I would not be shocked to see a company like Deere, Caterpillar, or Komatsu (Nasdaq:KMTUY.PK) acquire Manitowoc to fill out its range of construction equipment. Disposing of the foodservice business would be a bit of a hitch, but it should not be an insurmountable hassle to find a legitimate buyer for the business.
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Ohio State Goes Streaking
Ever since coach Urban Meyer stepped on the Ohio State sidelines in 2012, the Buckeyes have peeled off 23 straight wins, a school record. But their unbeaten streak comes with one major caveat. Due to NCAA sanctions, Ohio State hasn't played in a bowl or conference championship game during this span—and those types of games tend to be difficult to win.
Applying the "Buckeye caveat" across college football, Northern Illinois is currently riding a 23-game unbeaten streak, exempting their Orange Bowl loss to Florida State last season. The Huskies are 12-0 after beating Western Michigan, 33-14, on Tuesday night and are in contention to earn a second consecutive BCS bowl bid.
From 2000 to 2003, Miami won 39 consecutive games, excluding Bowl appearances. The Hurricanes won the national championship in 2001, beating Nebraska in the Rose Bowl, but lost the 2002 title game to Ohio State at the Fiesta Bowl. Pete Carroll's Southern California teams from 2003 to 2006 won 38 straight, excluding bowl games and vacated games.
To continue the streak, Ohio State travels to the Big House to play archrival Michigan on Saturday. The Wolverines were the last team to beat the Buckeyes in a regular-season game, 40-34, in 2011.
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The world's leading venture capitalist of today shared the career advice below almost a decade ago. While the advice is targeted at the young, I think the experienced ought to pay heed.
Whether you are 22 or 62, a job search may be in your future. But the 20-something's job search strategy should look very different than the 60-something's — and so should everyone's in between.
Especially in this economy, people of all ages are in the market for a new job. Some people are looking to improve their pay or title, some want to change their career paths and some have been involuntarily plunged into a job search due to downsizing. No matter what the catalyst, a job search should be carefully calculated and cultivated, with a great many factors taken into account. One of the most important, but often overlooked, is the impact the job seeker's age can and should have on the process.
Job seekers in their 20s are long on enthusiasm and education but short on experience. Family and financial responsibilities tend to be limited, so it's a good time to take chances. It's also a period during which you can take some time to figure out the ways in which your talents and skills can best be applied.
"Seek out positions where you can learn from others, but be a valuable resource through your fresh perspective, youthful exuberance and the fact you have minimal responsibilities to tie you down," said Yolanda M. Owens, author of "How to Score a Date With Your Potential Employer."
Joanie Natalizio, author of "Fast Track Guide to a Professional Job Search," said one of the biggest mistakes 20-somethings make is waiting to start their job search until after they have graduated from college. "A job search should start once they have declared their major," she said. "This is when they should begin to build a professional network in the way of professional societies, relationships with key professors and with possible employment opportunities through internships."
In the end, there are few things that trump experience, and younger job searchers may have the luxury of being able to gain that experience by working for less or even no pay — at least for a while.
"Having your college degree is great, but experience gets your foot in the door," said Don Burrows, author of "Resumes that Resume Careers" and a former human resources executive. "Do volunteer work within your field. Seek internships, paid or unpaid, if you have to."
In your 30s, you need to be thinking long-term. At this point, each job is shaping your career.
"Think about the next job on your resume," said Elizabeth Lions, a human resources consultant and career coach. "Does it make sense in your career path? If it doesn't, don't make that move. Your resume tells a story."
You also may have started a family at this point, so benefits and the demands of the job — not just wages — will be more of a consideration.
Unlike your 20s experience is less important than demonstrating your skills, but there's still room to take risks, she said.
"In your 30s, you've built up confidence in your skills and should look for roles that showcase your abilities and allow you to take some professional risks," said Owens. "At the same time, however, you'll want to scrutinize your work/life balance since you probably have more personal responsibilities in your 30s. You may also want to consider the kind of work you'll be doing and how your contributions will make a difference with the employer. The benchmark at this stage is to establish respect in your abilities and begin branding yourself as an expert."
In your 40s, you have laid a firm career foundation. Now is the time to think about your impact and legacy.
A key driver for a voluntary job search in your 40s is often the degree of job satisfaction and personal and professional recognition coming from your current position, said Burrows. "For the 40s and beyond, I think you start looking for a job that has impact," he added. "By 40, you start defining yourself not just by who you are but also by what you do. This increases as you get older."
At this point in your career, you need to be able to show potential employers that you have effectively managed your career.
"Look at the arc of your career over 20 years, and hopefully you see a forward progression of accomplishment and bigger roles," said Caroline Ceniza-Levine, co-founder of SixFigureStart, which offers HR consulting and leadership development. "Companies have 20 years of data on you, so they will be looking at this arc, as well. You are getting more expensive; are you worth the cost?"
At this point in your career you need to invest more in your job search tools — your resume, personal brand and interviewing skills — to ensure all tell the correct story of your career progression and demonstrate you are worth the price you request.
As many can attest, looking for a new job in your 50s is not easy.
Job seekers in their 50s may be seen as too expensive. Going for a lower-titled, lower-paying position may be seen as a way to get their foot in the door, but employers often hesitate to hire overqualified candidates for fear that their hearts won't be in the job or that they will leave the company the minute something better comes along.
Even with these challenges, there are several strategies that can be used to counteract some of the bias against older workers, said Natalizio. "First and foremost, emphasize accomplishments and experience while de-emphasizing age," she said. "Leave the year you graduated from college off your resume and, unless relevant to the job you're applying for, only show an employment history for the last 15 to 20 years.
Burrows agreed that, for job seekers in their 50s, "first-hand experience with age discrimination moves from potential and theoretical to real and immediate." With that said, added Burrows, the 50-something job seeker has a professional lifetime of experience to offer a potential employer. And, if circumstances allow, this is the time to be thinking about taking on a position that has real meaning.
"Fifty-plus is a time when … what you do has to have meaning — not necessarily a big title but actual 'meaning,' " said Burrows. "[A new job] should be interesting enough so that you learn something and challenging enough so that it calls on all the skills and experience you've acquired. By this time, the rewards are more in the work than in the paycheck."
"Baby boomers who thought they were going to retire at 59½ to 62 are now dealing with the aftermath of the collapse of their job security and the collapse of their retirement funds and are saying, 'Now I have to work 'til 68 or maybe 70,' " said Laurence J. Stybel, co-founder of Stybel, Peabody & Associates Inc., and executive in residence at the Sawyer School of Business at Suffolk University in Boston. "But employers aren't interested in that."
When it comes to 60-somethings, employers have fears related to potential length of service, technological obsolescence and skyrocketing insurance costs.
At this stage in your career you must use your personal brand to combat those perceptions, but be flexible to different working arrangements like consulting and part-time work. Career experts say job seekers in this age category should be proactive, emphasizing the experience and work ethic that come with age, while demonstrating the flexibility and hunger to succeed that are often attributed more to younger workers.
Speaking of flexibility, experts add that 60-somethings should have it in spades and should demonstrate their willingness to be flexible in their personal brand and resume. Consider consulting, part-time work or freelancing, as opposed to a traditional full-time, benefited position. Pursue consulting work now, and adding those titles and positions to your resume will help.
"In your 60s, it's a whole different ballgame," said Lions. "This may be about part-time work more than full-time work. You've been there and done that."
Experts added that it's key for older job seekers to emphasize the experience, wisdom and dependability that (usually) come with age.
"Companies value institutional knowledge and deep industry expertise. Do you have this?" asked Ceniza-Levine.
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The company's factory, which opened in 1955, and according to Wilson is the only "dedicated football factory in the world." Employing about 120 people, the factory produces about 700,000 footballs annually, including all NFL games balls, and those for the NCAA and some high school conferences.


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Geithner: TARP Refinancing Under Lending Program 'No Mystery'
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner defended the Small Business Lending Fund program in hearings this week, saying Treasury officials had expected that about half of the banks receiving cash under the fund would use it to repay previous government bailouts.
"There was no mystery that was going to happen," he said Tuesday in response to questioning about the matter during a hearing of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Of 332 banks that received a total of $4 billion under the program, at least 137 used $2.2 billion to repay their Troubled Asset Relief Program obligations, according to a recent analysis of Treasury Department data by the Wall Street Journal. For more, see "A Tale of Two Loan Programs."
Geithner said during the hearings that Congress had included provisions to allow the banks to refinance TARP with the cash, while adding better incentives to lend. Under the lending fund, banks can reduce rates on government-provided capital to well below 5% by boosting loans to small businesses. Meanwhile, rates on TARP funds are fixed at 5% and rise to 9% in two years.
"You can't force banks to lend," Geithner said. "But for every bank that has capital in this program, they have more capacity to lend than they otherwise would have." He said every dollar of capital the government provided under the program will translate into $8 to $10 in increased lending capacity at these banks.
Bankers had also lobbied hard for a provision to refinance TARP funds under the program.
Sen. Olympia Snowe (R., Maine) said many of the banks had already begun raising small-business lending before receiving the cash and didn't need the added incentive.
"Not surprisingly the banks saw a great deal and refinanced," she said, adding that there were better uses of taxpayers' dollars. The program had been authorized to disburse up to $30 billion, though many banks that applied were rejected, Geithner said.
Critics have raised questions about whether the funds should have been redirected to TARP obligations. "It was basically a bailout for 100-plus banks," said Giovanni Coratolo, vice president of small-business policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, told the Journal in its earlier story. "From a point of view of a small business owner, it was very ineffective in getting funds out to small business," he said.
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D., La.), the committee chair who strongly supports the program, said there was nothing controversial about banks repaying TARP with the funds.
"The bottom line is this: All small-business lending fund banks, whether they received TARP or not, must increase loans to small business to keep their rates low," she said.
Landrieu called for a second lending fund to get more capital in the hands of small businesses, which have struggled for access to credit since the financial market crisis.


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2006 Olympian … WC silver medallist … World Cup bronze medallist … Three-time Canadian champion.
World Championship (WC) Results
2009 (Gangwon, KOR): 5th – halfpipe; 45th – big air 2007 (Arosa, SUI): 15th – halfpipe 2005 (Whistler, CAN): Silver – halfpipe; 31st – big air 2001 (Madonna di Campiglio, ITA): 21st – halfpipe; 47th – snowboard cross
Career Notes
2009-10: Best Nor-Am Cup result was 14th in halfpipe. 2008-09: Won silver at National Championship in Mont-Tremblant, Que. … Finished 5th at WC … Had three top-10 results on World Cup circuit, including two 5th-place finishes. 2007-08: Captured bronze at National Championships in Cypress, B.C. … Secured three top-six World Cup results. 2006-07: Won silver at National Championships in Calgary, Alta. … Finished 15th at WC … Recorded three top-10 results on World Cup tour. 2005-06: Competed at first Olympic Winter Games, finishing 21st … National champion … Nabbed two top-10 results on World Cup circuit. 2004-05: Captured silver at WC … Won bronze at Breckenridge stop on Nor-Am Cup … Finished 4th at World Cup in Lake Placid, USA. 2003-04: Recorded three top-10 results on World cup tour, including 4th in Kreischberg, AUT and 5th in Stoneham, Que. … Competed in World Cup Big Air competitions. 2002-03: World Cup bronze medallist in Stoneham, Que. … Was 9th at National Championships in Calgary, Alta. 2001-02: Best World Cup result 14th in Whistler, B.C. 2000-01: Won second National Championships in Big White, B.C. … Competed at first WC. 1999-00: Was 4th at Nor-Am Cup in Stoneham, Que. … Finished 10th at World Cup in Whistler, B.C. 1998-99: Won first National Championship in Nakiska, Alta., also finishing 4th in snowboard cross … Captured silver at FIS Race in Mt. Ste. Anne, Que. 1997-98: Was 4th in halfpipe and 5th in snowboard cross at National Championships in Mont-Tremblant, Que. 1996-97: Finished 40th at FIS Race in Big White, B.C.
Parents are Claude and Lorrain … Brothers Claude and Martin … Studied mechanical engineering at University of Waterloo … Lists Kelly Slater, Tony Hawk, Jordan, his father, and Leonardo DaVinci among his idols … Likes to surf, skateboard, mountain bike, climb, run around outside … Always puts on his left sock and boot first, but does not know why … Supports the David Suzuki Foundation.


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PASTOR�S pre-anniversary services honoring the Rev. Curtis Clark at 7:30 p.m. through Jan. 25 at Morgan Chapel Church, Richlands, with different speakers/choirs each night. Call 910-324-4700.
FREEDOM Worship Center, 2658 Richlands Hwy., hosts a Prayer Revival at 7 p.m. Jan. 25-26 with guest speaker Patricia Francis of Pawtucket, R.I.
ECCLESIA Ministries, Richlands, hosts a spaghetti dinner/movie fundraiser on Jan 25. Dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Plates $6/$20 family. Movie �Won�t Back Down� at 7:30 p.m. emcrichlands.com.
SANDY RUN Burial Society meeting at 10 a.m. Jan. 26 at the church. All members urged to attend this meeting of importance. Call 910-455-3013.
PRAISE TEAM competition �Dance for the Lord� at 5 p.m. Jan. 26 at Greater Shekinah Glory Full Gospel Ministry, 818 New Bridge St. Donation $10. Call 910-546-2943.
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GeographyPopulationLanguageReligionClimateTime zonePublic Right of AccessCourses in Basic SwedishBanksPublic holidaysDrivingElectricityPharmaciesPost OfficesShops/storesTrainsSwedish Institute
Geography Sweden is situated between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea and is the fifth largest country in Europe. In terms of area it is similar to for example Spain, Thailand or the state of California. The distance between the northern tip and the southern tip is nearly 1,600 km (1,000 miles), and this means that its natural features are quite varied. Half of the land surface is covered with forest and less than 10% is farmland. Nearly 100,000 lakes are connected in a lacework of waterways, and many large rivers flow from the northwestern mountains through the forests to the sea. The mountains in northwest reach heights of up to 2,100 m (7,000 ft). A long coastline with thousands of islands also contributes to the character of the country. Population Sweden has a population of 9 million. About 80% of the inhabitants of Sweden live in cities and urban areas. About 20% of the labour force work in industry, more than 30% in the public sector, and only 4% in agriculture. The central and southern parts of Sweden are the most densely populated. However, as the area of Sweden is large, the overall density is only 54 inhabitants per square mile (20 per km2). For many years, Sweden was ethnically very homogeneous. One special exception is an ethnic and linguistic minority in the north, 15,000 of the Sami people (Lapps), some of whom still make their living by herding reindeer. During the 1960s and 1970s more than half a million immigrants moved to Sweden to work, mostly people from Finland but also people from the Balkan countries, Greece and other countries. In addition, Sweden has received refugees from many troubled corners of the world and still receives refugees in acute need of protection. Language Swedish belongs to the North Germanic branch of the Germanic languages, along with Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faroese, and is the largest of the Nordic languages. In addition to the people living in Sweden, Swedish is today spoken by about 300,000 Finns in Finland. Some 300,000 Swedish immigrants in the United States and Canada can also speak Swedish. English is taught as a second language in Sweden and most people can speak and understand English. Quite a few Swedes can also get along well in German and some in French or Spanish. Religion 90% of the population in Sweden belongs to the Church of Sweden, which is Lutheran. Around 160,000 Catholics are registered in Sweden. The Muslims make up the largest single group of non-Christians. Climate Sweden is located so far north in Europe that the Arctic Circle slices through its northernmost province, Lapland. But it is not an Arctic country. Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream in the Atlantic, Sweden has a rather mild climate considering its location.
The difference between the southern and northern parts of Sweden is slight during the summer but greater during the other seasons. Northern Sweden is snow-covered at least between December and March, while elsewhere it varies from region to region. In the far south it often rains during the winter season. In Uppsala seasons are very distinct from one another:
Time zoneSwedish time is the same as in most Western European countries. It is one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) in the U.K. From late March to late October Sweden is on daylight saving time.Public Right of Access The Scandinavian rule of Allemansrätt/Public Right of Access gives Swedish citizens and their guests the right of access to privately owned land – provided they abide by the rules – and thus to the pleasures of the forests and countryside from one end of Sweden to the other. Courses in Basic Swedish The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences do not offer any courses in Basic Swedish. You can apply for a Swedish course at Folkuniversitetet and pay for it yourself. The cost for one course is approximately SEK 2,000. Courses at Folkuniversitetet are offered at different levels. Banks
All banks have one or several branch offices. All banks are closed on Saturdays. Many offices close at 3 p.m.What to bring to the bank:- Your "personbevis", issued by the Swedish tax office ( if you stay more than 1 year ).- Your "Letter of acceptance". The letter must state when your program/course starts and when you will be finished. The letter must be presented in original with a school-stamp, signed and dated.- Identification i.e. passport and id-card.Some shops agree to let you withdraw some money in cash if you pay your purchase with a credit card.Public holidays
Most State employees are also free on weekends, on Midsummer's Eve, Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
All Sundays and holidays are marked in red on a Swedish calendar. Check with your department for exact vacation days. Driving Sweden, like most European countries, has right hand traffic. In Sweden you have to be 18 and hold a driver's licence to drive a car. You must have the licence with you whenever you drive. You can use a foreign driver´s licence for a year in Sweden. Before the end of this one-year period, you can apply for a Swedish licence. You apply at the County Name Commissioner's Office (Länsstyrelsen, körkortsavdelningen). Electricity In Sweden the current from wall outlets is 220 volt, 50 cycles (Hz). The outlets or plugs might also be different. Hence, in order to use your computer, electric razors, hair dryers, radio etc, you may have to use an adapter and/or converter. Pharmacies Hotline to pharmacy consultation 24 hours a day: 0771-450 450.Prescriptions and over-the-counter medicine are only available at local state-run pharmacies called "Apotek" in Swedish. These are open during normal shopping hours. A 24-hour service is available in the major cities. If you take medication, it is a good idea to make sure that you have an adequate supply before leaving for Sweden. Post Offices The post offices in Sweden have been replaced by stores or petrol stations that have Postal services. Sending or picking up packages and parcels can be done at various places, usually grocery stores or petrol/gas stations with long opening hours. Official postal boxes for sending pre-postage letters are yellow and grey and are found on street corners. Stamps can be bought at stores responsible for package handling.Shops/Stores Open 9:30-18:00 weekdays, 9:30-14:00/16:00 Saturdays. Some stores downtown are open on Sundays and a number of food markets and/or supermarkets have varying hours.Supermarkets are usually open from 8 in the morning until 22 approximately. There are of course exceptions to this. Larger stores are open longer and stores that are near student areas usually are open even later than that.
Alcohol is only sold in special shops called Systembolaget Monday -Friday 9.00 (or 10) a.m. - 6.00 p.m and Saturday morning. Some stores are open until 7 p.m. Trains Student discount applicable upon presentation of a special card received a few weeks after the student fees have been paid. For further information, phone (toll-free): 020-75 75 75 or (local) 0771-141414.Swedish Institute The Swedish Institute has a large number of information booklets about Sweden. Please visit their home page www.si.se and www.studyinsweden.se.
In case of emergency, dial 112 and ask for ambulance, fire brigade, police, or doctor on call.
PoliceSee website.
In case of IllnessIn non-emergency situations, you can call 1177 to speak to a registered nurse for medical advice and a referral to the nearest clinic if your condition calls for care by a physician.The local health clinics (Vårdcentralen) are usually only open weekdays from 8-17.
SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, has its main locations in Alnarp, Uppsala and Umeå.Tel: +46 18-67 10 00 • Fax: +46 18-67 20 00 • VAT nr: SE202100281701 • About the website


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CHADBURN, John William
Peacefully at Gateway Haven in Wiarton on Sunday evening August 12, 2007. In his 81st year, John William CHADBURN the loving husband of Lilian CHADBURN (née LYNCH.) Loving father of Christine and her husband Len HOLMES, Janet and her husband Reg SAMPSON/SAMSON, Margaret and her husband Art KING and Muriel and her husband John RAWLINGS. Proud grandfather of seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Bernard and Doris and by his brother Herbert and his wife Sheila. Friends may call at the Breckenridge-Ashcroft Funeral Home on Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, Owen Sound on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Major Charlie YOUNG, Captains Colin and Maureen BAIN officiating. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Society, the Canadian Cancer Society or to Gateway Haven would be appreciated by the family.
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RAWLINGS firstname.lastname@example.com_county.london.london_free_press 2007-01-06 published
McAULIFFE, Jerry Wayne
Peacefully at Chelsey Park Nursing Home, London, Ontario on January 2, 2007, Jerry Wayne McAULIFFE passed away in his 55th year. Beloved son of Elizabeth "Betty" and the late Thomas Ronald McAULIFFE (1970). Jerry will be sadly missed by his former wife and best friend Barbara and their daughters Nikki and Maranda. Papa will also be remembered by his grand_son Jesse. Brother of Deanne (Norman) SCHEIDING, Ronda (Martin) VAN DER PLAS and Barbara (Virgil) STRINGARI of Watsonville, California. Nephew to Della MacDOUGALL and John R. RAWLINGS. Jerry will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and Friends. Visitation will be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Chapel, 1997 Dundas St. E. (at Wavell) on Sunday, January 7, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation, Suite 1206, 383 Richmond Street, London, Ontario N6A 3C4 would be appreciated. A special thank you to the doctors, nurses and PSA workers at London Health Sciences Centre-Commissioners Rd, 5th and 6th floors. Thank you to the staff at Chelsey Park Nursing Home for their care and support.
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KALLIN, Inga-Karin (November 5, 1915-August 19, 2007)
At Sunnybrook Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Nils Fredrik KALLIN. Loving mother of Margareta RAWLINS and her husband Edward, Helena JOHNSON and her husband Patrick, and Freddie KALLIN and his wife Anne. Dear grandmother of Anders RAWLINS and his wife Victoria, Jeremy RAWLINS, Christopher, Nanna, and Stefan JOHNSON, and Megan and Robert KALLIN, and great-grandmother of Kaylin RAWLINS. A private family service will be held. Inga-Karin's cremated remains will be taken home to Sweden at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Swedish Lutheran Church of Toronto, 25 Old York Mills Road, Toronto, Ontario M2P 1B5 would be appreciated.
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DALEY, Francis Alexander (1927-2007)
It is with great sadness that we announce Frank's sudden passing in Toronto on November 27. Survived and dearly missed by his devoted wife of 59 years Marian (née RAWLINSON.) Predeceased by son Bruce and survived by daughters Heather and Phyllis (Beatty), son Bob and beloved grandchildren Lisa, Sarah, Alison, Frances, Travis, Danielle and Simon. Predeceased by Heather's husband Nino WISHNEWSKI on November 24. Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick and raised in Toronto; only son of Francis and Margaret (nee STOUT.) Frank's passion for music developed in his youth and his teaching career began at age 19. Frank touched many lives through his dedication to music and music education. Former Co-ordinator of Music (Scarborough Board) and mentor to countless students, Frank was director of the Scarborough Music Camp at Manitouwabing, former choir master Holy Saviour (Anglican), Waterloo, and St. Andrew's (Anglican), Scarborough. Frank's tremendous compassion, warmth and humour will live on through his family and many Friends in Toronto, Waterloo, Nova Scotia and beyond. The family will receive Friends at the Ogden Funeral Home, 4164 Sheppard Avenue East (east of Kennedy Road), on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the church of St. Andrew-Anglican, 2333 Victoria Park Avenue, Scarborough (south of Hwy. 401), at 11 o'clock with visitation one hour prior to the service. Reception to follow. Memorial donations made to the Toronto Symphony Orchestra or the Church of St. Andrew would be appreciated by the family.
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RAWN email@example.com_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-07-16 published
BOLTON, Margaret Elizabeth (LIESEMER)
Went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 14th, 2007 at the Grey Bruce Health Services in Meaford in her 82nd year. The former Margaret LIESEMER was the beloved wife of the late George BOLTON. She was the loving mother of Joseph, Larry and his wife Linda, Rodger, Jean and her husband John RAWN and Laura and her husband Ernie GATCHELL. She will be fondly remembered by her 8 grandchildren and her 15 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by one grandchild and a brother Lloyd. Friends are invited to call at the Currie Funeral Home in Chatsworth for visitation on Monday afternoon and evening 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., Thence to Saint_James Lutheran Church where the funeral service will be conducted on Tuesday afternoon at 2 p.m. Pastor Harry HUFF will officiate. Interment: Saint_James Lutheran Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, if so desired, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
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RAWN firstname.lastname@example.com_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-10-09 published
McMANN, Harvey Lawrence
Peacefully at Grey Bruce Health Services, Owen Sound on Saturday, October 6, 2007. Harvey McMANN of Owen Sound in his 71st year. Beloved husband of Mae (née CURRIE.) Dear father of Brad and his wife Dorothy, Bryon and his wife Louise, Penny DOWN, and Shawn all of Owen Sound and Dwayne and his wife Sandra of Calgary. Sadly missed by eleven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Also survived by a sister Marjorie and her husband Jim DISHER of Owen Sound. Predeceased by his parents Bailey and Annie McMANN, son-in-law Larry DOWN, two brothers Henry and Wes and two sisters Marion RAWN and Betty SCOTT. Friends are invited to the Tannahill Funeral Home for visiting on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock with Doctor Brad CLARK officiating. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.
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RAWN firstname.lastname@example.com_county.owen_sound.the_sun_times 2007-12-20 published
GLENNY, Mary Eileen (née BRYON)
In Durham on Tuesday, December 18, 2007. Mary (née BRYON) of Durham in her 76th year. Wife of the late Clifford GLENNY. Daughter of the late William and Lillian BRYON. Loved sister of Nancy RAWN of R.R.#3, Durham, Barbara CAMPBELL (Lou) of Durham, Margaret (Gary) LAWSON of Durham and the late Betty LAWRENCE. Sadly missed by several nieces and nephews. The family will receive Friends at the Fawcett-McEachern Funeral Home and Cremation Centre, Durham Thursday from 7-9 p.m. Funeral and Committal Services will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 21st, 2007. Interment Durham Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.
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CASEY, Donna Leann (née HUESTIS)
On Monday January 8, 2007 with her family at her side at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie in her 60th year. Donna of New Lowell, beloved wife of Bill. Loving mother of Charlien STULL, Loralee and her husband Jim RAWN, Bill and his wife Wendy and Patrick. Cherished grandmother of Kyle, Jessica, Denise, Spencer, Miranda, Caroline and Nicole. Dear daughter of Donald and Norma HUESTIS. Donna will be missed by her siblings Myrna and Brian DYKEMAN, Richard HUESTIS and Vincent and Marjorie HUESTIS and by her father-in-law Percy CASEY and the entire Casey family. The Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 215 Pine Street, Stayner Wednesday January 10, 2007 at 11 o'clock. Remembrances to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by Donna's family. For further information or to sign the on-line guest book, log on to www.generations.on.ca. Arrangements under the direction of CARRUTHERS and DAVIDSON Funeral Home, Stayner (705-428-2637)
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RAWNSLEY, Fleur " Pat"
Passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17th at the age of 77, after a short but gallant battle with Leukemia. She will be deeply missed by Gordon her husband of 53 years and sorrowfully by sister Doreen and her husband Byron PEEBLES, in-laws Doris and Bob LYALL and Shirley DE FOE. Cherished aunt to Diane and Kalle, Larry and Martha, Pam and Tim, Dawn and Steve, Scott, Michael, Michelle and Tim. Cousins Bob, Marion, Tom and especially Betty and Barb who were so attentive. Known affectionately as Pat by family and Friends, she was blessed with an engaging personality, an infectious smile that would light up the room, a love for the written and spoken word, a delightful sense of humour, and an abundance of common sense. Special thanks to her oncologist Dr. Matthew CHEUNG, nurse John and the other caring and compassionate nurses in haematology at Sunnybrook Hospital. A celebration in her honour will be held at the Humphrey Funeral Home - A.W. Miles Chapel, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East). Please call funeral home for service dates and times. A reception will follow in the Bayview Room. If desired, in lieu of flowers, a donation to Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Oncology, 2075 Bayview Ave., Toronto M4N 3M5 in her memory would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.
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RAWSON- ONCLIN, Verna
Peacefully at Central Place Nursing Home on Thursday, August 17, 2007, in her 95th year. Loved mother of Diann (Jack) RODGER of Owen Sound and Don (Marina) ONCLIN of Saskatoon. Also missed by Daughter in Law Rose (David) ONCLIN, her sister Eunice MELITZER, and her brother Jack REED. Missed by her 8 grandchildren and by her Great-grandchildren and Great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Hubert ONCLIN, her son David ONCLIN, sister Ariel, and brother Gordon. A private family service has taken place. Interment of ashes Greenwood Cemetery. As Expressions of sympathy, the family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Stills Foundation.
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PEARSE, Jean Margaret Wilton
Jean died peacefully on Thursday September 27, 2007, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of the late Allan T.M. (Monty) for 37 years, she is survived by Vicki (John GULLICK,) James (Victoria PEARSE,) Sandy (Stewart CAMPBELL) and Bob. Cherished Nana to Brittany, Tobey, Katie, Jillian, Jessica and Christopher. Jean was born in Leeds, England, and during World War 2 was a Royal Navy Women's Royal Naval Service working at Bletchley Park when she met Monty, then a Captain in the Canadian army stationed in London. She immigrated to Canada shortly afterwards, living first in Vancouver and later settling in Toronto. An active member of All Saints' Parish for over 50 years, Jean enjoyed the companionship of many great Friends, literature, music, theatre, cottage life, bridge, sewing, travel and above all her grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Kathleen RAWSON, brother Geoffrey HEPWORTH, and sister Marjorie SCOTT. Cremation. A celebration of Jean's life will be held at All Saints' Kingsway, 2850 Bloor Street West, Toronto, on Monday October 15 at 1: 00 p.m. with reception to follow. As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Salvation Army.
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Tag Archives: Carolyn Kirk
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall–The Opening Ceremony
The Crowd, The Speeches, The Families, The Memories, You can see it all in everyone's faces. Take time and walk the wall, and remember.
Standing Up for Gloucester
Thank you Mayor Kirk for casting your visionary net far and wide over the Gloucester community these past seven years.
I think I speak for many in wishing Carolyn congratulations on her new job with the Baker administration. We in Gloucester are so fortunate to have been the beneficiary of the gifts and inspiration she has brought to our community. The new Massachusetts Governor's administration is so fortunate to have Carolyn on their team. We wish the Kirk Family all the very best!
Mayor Kirk's parting words to her fellow Gloucester citizens are Stand Up for Gloucester. She asks, "What will you (or already do) stand for in Gloucester"?
Presenting Carolyn with the Keys to the City
GloucesterCast 111 Mayor Kirk Talks About Her Intention To Resign, Highlights and Lowlights of Her Tenure
GloucesterCast 111 Mayor Kirk Talks About Her Intention To Resign, Highlights and Lowlights of Her Tenure
We speak about Mayor Kirk's intention to resign, a lot of the positive things that she has accomplished, what events led to the process of considering her resignation, West Parish School, St Ann's, The Turbines, Fundraising, The Campaigns, Other Jobs That She Was Pursuing Before Potentially Resigning, The Baker Position and What It Entails, The Dynamics Behind How The Baker Offer Came To Be, How Martha Coakley Messed Up and Baker Got Her Endorsement Even Though She Is A Registered Democrat, Her Ten Questions For Each Candidate, Jay Ash, Putting In A Transition Team In Place, Some Examples Of The Types Of Things She Will Be Doing As Deputy Secretary Of Housing and Economic Development, What are Gateway Cities?, The State Is Driven By Jobs and Payroll Tax vs Cities and Towns Being Driven By Real Estate Tax, Her First Mayoral Campaign and What it Was Like In Her House The Night She Won For The First Time, "The Outsiders", Betsy Works, Ally O'Connor, Yoshi Campbell, Stepping In To Protect Children, The Fire and Police Chief Hires, Memorial Day Event Controversy, Staying True To Your Convictions, The Rainbow Flag Controversy, My Apology To Sean Horgan, The Times Excellent Coverage Of The Resignation, The Appreciation For Her Support.
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Home Video- VHS Footage From When Mayor Kirk Realized She Won Her First Mayoral Election In 2007
The precinct that is shown being reported in the video is the one that put Mayor Kirk over the top when she realized she had won. The piece of paper she tore up was her "I lost" speech. (Thanks Mayor Kirk for providing the video to GMG)
Mayor Kirk Makes The Tamano City Newspaper In Japan!
Hi Joey, my visit to our sister city – Tamano City in Japan – made this newspaper ! Third story down. Photo of me admiring public art with the Mayor – beyond that, I have no idea what it says! So happy to be home in Gloucester. Thx for all you do.
Mayor Kirk Represents! In Japan
At the Mighty-Mac store.
Still says "out o' Gloucester"
Kagoshima Mayor Kirk writes-
On a boat in Kagoshima observing fish being fed in their pens. Active volcano behind me.
Farm caught fish being packaged fresh.
Open House and BBQ at the Magnolia Fire Station July 5th
"Got Milk?" RNAC's "Season's Best Cookie Competition"
Saturday, December 21, 2:00PM
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
As part of the Holiday Art & Fine Crafts Festival, the Winter Solstice Party on Saturday, December 21 will feature a "Season's Best Cookie Competition". Any kind of home-baked cookie may be entered, except chocolate chip – everyone makes good chocolate chip cookies – as we are looking for competitors to come up different, unique and prize-winning entries.
The first prize winner of the cookie competition will become the proud owner of this hand-painted silk scarf by Adriana Mederos, titled "Got Milk?" This beautiful scarf depicts Shortbread, Anise, Oatmeal-Raisin, Linzerkuchen, Chocolate-dipped Diamonds, Biscotti, Baklava, Sugar Cookies, Snowball, Mandelkuchen, Macaroons, Almond Mezzalune, Polvorones, Pizzelle and Crinkles. There is also a First Place Blue Ribbon painted on the scarf to memorialize the winner's proud achievement.
There will also be 2nd and 3rd place prizes, as well as prizes for "best presentation" and "classic".
First prize – "Got Milk?" hand-painted scarf
Second prize – limited edition trivet
Third prize – set of Ice Box Bling
"Best Presentation" and "Classic" prize winners will receive notecard sets
The cookie competition will be judged by the Honorable and Venerable Judges Ed Collard (renowned master of food competition judging), Mayor Carolyn Kirk (whose birthday is December 21, so come help celebrate her birthday by bringing your well wishes and most awesome cookies for her to judge), and Sister Felicia Ciaramitaro (the Cape Ann Queen of culinary delights, so bring on your absolute best).
We are hoping to have some unique and festive cookie entries, such as those depicted on this delectable scarf, but bakers are encouraged to enter what they know to be their best cookie (again, no chocolate chip). If you would like to enter the competition, please email firstname.lastname@example.com with "cookie competition entry" in the subject line and your name, type of cookie you plan to enter, and your phone number in the email body. Entries will be limited to the first twelve unique cookie entry submissions received (we want to have diversity and be considerate of the judges' waistlines, and eating more than 12 cookies isn't in anyone's diet). Please be prepared to bake at least two-dozen cookies, for the judges and party attendees to taste and enjoy.
Also, RNAC is considering creating a Best Cookies calendar as a fundraiser for 2015 which would include the recipes, bakers' credit and photos of the 12 cookie entries. Please indicate in your email entry if you are willing to share your recipe and have it included in the calendar, if we go forward with producing it.
E.J. Lefavour
Hillary Clinton in Gloucester Today
Did you know that Hillary and Bill Clinton were in Gloucester today. We didn't see Bill, but Hillary came to the women's breakfast in support of Carolyn Kirk at Castle Manor Inn this morning, along with her entourage of secret service gals. It was very impressive.
E.J. Lefavour
Reminder: Green Mayoral Debate ~ UU Church ~ Tuesday, Oct 15 @ 7PM
Mayor Kirk Atop The Wind Turbine
I bet Mac Bell would love to take Carolyn up on the same offer he made her in the push off the Magnolia pier for charity😉
Top of the wind turbine! pic.twitter.com/BXUbdORRie
— Carolyn Kirk (@MayorKirk) September 28, 2013
Drive by Samaritans Strike Again!
Fred Bodin submits-
Drive by Samaritans Strike Again!
The first part of this installment can be found here
This morning at 10 am the two Samaritans and their mothers came to my gallery to claim their rewards for finding $106 on Main Street and, with my assistance, it was returned to the owner. On the left are Paige and her mom Tracey Harmon, and on the right is Baylee with mom Mayor Carolyn Kirk. But the story of good deeds by these young ladies is not over – read on.
The envelopes are open, and the proud 13 year olds each display their $12.50 rewards.
Paige and Baylee with their small fortunes of reward money. What are they going to do with it? They told me they're going straight to CVS, and spend it on toys to give to the Boston Children's Hospital. Still making that good karma – that's just who they are. You gotta love it!
St Peter's Fiesta – Fire. Police Dept. and Coast Guard Race
Mayor Carolyn Kirk, cheers on the her departments in the Seine Boat Race.
Gloucester Fire Department – 2013 Champions
Mayor Kirk presents award to Jan Bordinaro @ Lobsta Land last night
A few Fred Bodin's Photos of Harbortown Cultural District celebration
Catherine Ryan submits-
Hi Joey,
Here's a few photos from Fred Bodin's coverage of Tuesday's May 28 kick off Celebration for the Harbortown Cultural District. The party was held in the Gorton's gallery of Maritime Gloucester and it was packed! Check out the special cake –it very nearly covered a 4 x 6 table.
Gloucester from its water's edge and beyond: the center for all! Like the "Harbortown" name, the cake was a mash up of two flavors, too. Lise Breen and Judith Hoglander worked with Jim's Bagel and Bake Shoppe for this classic riff of Saul Steinberg's famous 1976 New Yorker cover, a favorite motif for him.
Music filled the rooms and welcomed everyone. One of the Harbortown event's surprises was the talent of musicians Zach Bridges & Steve Lacy from Henry Allen & The New Swingset. Here's Henry Allen (on the steering committee for Harbortown) visiting with Mayor Carolyn Kirk and Karen Ristuben (Rocky Neck Cultural District) Gloucester 's Rocky Neck Cultural District is a partner. Mayor Kirk spoke twice.
Leadership here and at the state level are advocating for the arts in a big way. The Harbortown Cultural District would not have happened without the support and commitment from Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Harbor Planning Director Sarah Garcia, Chief Administrative Officer James Duggan, all the Gloucester City Councilors, Senator Bruce Tarr, Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council representatives. The party filled up quickly. There was bountiful conversation and energy buoyed by appetizers and drinks thanks to so many wonderful partners and stakeholders. Here's one of Fred's crowd photos peeking through Maritime Gloucester's display–what an apt framing for the themes of connection.
One of the first surprises on the evening's program was a presentation from Harbortown partner, the Gloucester Public Schools. Teachers Kurt Lichtenwald's and John Barry's S.T.E.A.M. (science technology engineering, Arts and mathematics) classes feature students' and made, engineered musical instruments. David Puglisi came to the event and showcased his handmade plywood electric guitar see his youtube video!
Co-chair for Harbortown Cultural District, Judith Hoglander looks on.
Anita Walker, executive director for the Massachusetts Cultural Council gave a wonderful speech about Gloucester , this district, the arts and maritime connections. She spoke to the legacy of the continuous involvement of youth and fostering stewardship through generations. She took a moment to recognize a contribution completed for the application.
Fred captures the authentic spirit of Anita Walker in this one and sheer fun. The MCC is passionate about Gloucester and the arts across Massachusetts . Sarah Garcia surprised Walker with an iconic Gloucester southwester. They visited Nelsons on Main Street on the day of the site visit, and the classic yellow slicker hats and ancillary businesses of the fishing industry were obvious topics. To the left of Walker, Gloucester Lyceum & Sawyer Free Library Director, Carol Gray enjoys the moment.
More photos to come; David Cox, local media, and co-Chair Bob Whitmarsh were all snapping away at different points. By the way, one of the best Facebook pages in town, Fred Bodin may have some posted https://www.facebook.com/BodinHistoricPhoto
We'll add some photos to our website http://www.gloucesterharbortown.org.
Thank you Joey and GMG for helping!
New Launch Service
Mayor Kirk pops her cork at the ceremony celebrating the start-up of the City's new launch service.
Day boaters will now be able to come to Gloucester and have access to downtown using the launch. Boaters will be able to pick up available City guest moorings or drop anchor in the large Federal anchorage conveniently located in the center of the inner harbor, under the watchful eye of the Harbormaster's staff. From these locations, boaters will be able to hail the launch on VHF channel 72 or call 978-942-0660 for a lift to one of Gloucester Harbor's three public floats or the Historic Art Colony at Rocky Neck.
The launch is a first-class, 26-foot, 24-passenger, solid fiberglass "Duffy" built by Atlantic Boat Company. It was christened GLOUCESTERMAN by Mayor Kirk and Waterways Board Chair Anthony Gross.
Evelyn's Gloucester
I went to Evelyn's wake yesterday, accompanied by Jim Casey. We arrived at Ross Funeral home early, before the family. When I entered the first parlor, I immediately saw this beautiful arrangement of flowers and walked over to look at them, then at the card. I was so proud and overwhelmed when I read the card, which said: "Deepest Sympathy on the loss of Evelyn who the City of Gloucester was blessed to know" from Mayor Carolyn Kirk, Police Chief Leonard Campanello, Fire Chief Eric Smith and USCG Station Gloucester. The family was so moved by this gesture from the City of Gloucester, as was I, knowing that very special lady, Carolyn, was behind it. This is such an amazing place in so many ways, the reason Evelyn so loved living here.
I put together a couple of photo collages to display at the wake and wanted to share them. The first one was made so that her family and friends who had never been to Gloucester (many lived in the Wrentham/Norfolk area and RI) could see and understand Evelyn's great love and passion for the place. The second one is of some of the abundant life Evelyn experienced and shared here. Special thanks to Kim Smith for the beautiful photo of Evelyn that I used for the central image on both collages.
In my 58 years, I have been very fortunate to have not lost any close friends or family members (except grandparents when I was young), until now. This morning I went to put out recycling and trash. When I pulled out the recycling bin, I saw the two empty champagne bottles Evelyn had brought to Sunday's Mug Up along with pomegranate juice to make mimosas to go with her amazing lemon/lime cheesecake topped with homemade whipped cream. I looked at the name of the champagne and totally lost it. Its name was "Barefoot Bubbly". That was Evelyn. Barefoot as could be whenever she could be, and as bubbly as champagne. Evelyn, you will be so sorely missed by many, but I know your beautiful spirit of light and love will shine on forever, and I am so happy to have known you.
During the past week I have spoken with many people who had only met Evelyn once or on a couple of occasions, but all were feeling the same sense of loss of a very special person. That is because when you met Evelyn, her spirit went out before her, and that was what you encountered first – the "person" came next. So whether you'd known her all your life, or for just a brief time, everyone had the same pure and beautiful experience of encountering her perfect self. We should all live as Evelyn did.
I know Evelyn's death will have a profound effect on many people, so great that no one will ever know the full extent of it. For me, her passing has already given me a great gift. My dear friend Wendie Demuth and I had a falling out at the end of last season and hadn't spoken since. Last week Evelyn and I were talking about Wendie, and Evelyn told me that one day we would reconnect, make up, hug and again be best friends. That very thing happened last evening at Evelyn's wake – and I know she was there, her big beautiful spirit cheering over what she had accomplished.
At the family's request, Donations in Evelyn's name can be made to The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, MA, a place Evelyn loved and was very involved as a volunteer.
E.J. Lefavour
GloucesterCast With Host Joey Ciaramitaro and Mayor Carolyn Kirk Taped 4/28/13
GloucesterCast With Host Joey Ciaramitaro and Mayor Carolyn Kirk Taped 4/28/13
Topics Include: Kim Smith, What Brought Carolyn Kirk To Gloucester, Bill Kirk- Playa, Steve Winslow, Grant Writing, Area Mayor Group Meetings, Gloucester School Infrastructure, Handling Criticism, Gloucester Times Comment Section, Good Harbor Beach Footbridge, Allocating City Resources, Thanks For This Place
P&V's LOL #4: The harder you resist change, the more you need it
Given that we're now in our 4th week, those of you who follow GMG probably know about our Monday series Peter & Vickie's Laws of Life (LOL, for short). Click here, if you missed any of the first 3. In our LOL #2, we introduced the concept of inverse proportions. Today's concept of direct proportions is much simpler and today's law could be stated thus, The vigor with which you fight against change is directly proportional to your need for change.
It won't take you long to think of plenty of examples of this LOL, the most obvious being addiction, but I thought I'd start with a personal one. Back in 1998, when Vickie and I founded Van Ness Group, we built complex, data-driven websites and Web applications for public companies and big financial institutions. We were experts in a niche and that was that. People told us to diversify. We resisted. Local businesses asked us to build websites for them. We refused. Clients wanted us to help with marketing. Forget about it! We had spent 10 years becoming experts in employee stock benefit plans and 15 years in database technology. We were determined to stick with it — and we did! That is, until the niche vanished suddenly in 2001 right before our very eyes like a cheap magic trick. YIKES.
Mayor Kirk alluded to this LOL in her Mayor's Desk column with this gem, "Expansion of the commercial tax base is the antidote to rising taxes for homeowners which most people claim to want relief on but at the same time is fought every step of the way."
Back to addiction. You've probably seen or heard of addicts resisting, with all their vigor, the one thing that is their only hope — to quit. But this applies to lots of things, not just drugs. Before the Civil War, the South was addicted to slavery — they believed their economy depended on it. But in the long run, the best thing for their economy was the abolition of slavery.
Now the one addiction I'll just accept is music. I'll never try and quit. Especially while I live in the middle of the hottest independent music scene north of NYC. Just look at all the music this week — and it's off season!
Here's one of my favorite videos from MTV's heyday about another addiction:


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Ana Ivanovic put a stop to her Serbian Slide for now.
The former no. 1 defeated rising Frenchie baller Alize Cornet 6-1, 7-6 (1) in Beijing today earning her first tour win since her US Open first round defeat of Russian Vera Dushevina on August 26th - almost a full month ago.
I guess that's why Ana looks so pumped up here - and what a good sign. Let's hope she can keep her intensity and consistency for the remainder of the season. A championship run at in Moscow and at the WTA Championships in Doha could get her career back on track, quiet the talk, and set Ana up for a great 2009.
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Ana stops Serbian Slide, earns first win since first round of US Open
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As ordered reported by the House Committee on Natural Resources on June 7, 2012
H.R. 4094 would require the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina to be managed according to the Interim Protected Species Management Strategy/Environmental Assessment (Interim Strategy) issued by the National Park Service (NPS) on June 13, 2007, until the NPS issues a new final rule. Under the bill, that final rule cannot include additional restrictions on pedestrian or motorized access to the seashore beyond those in the Interim Strategy unless the restrictions are based on peer-reviewed science and the public has had the opportunity to review and comment on them.
H.R. 4094 would prohibit implementation of the existing final rule entitled "Special Regulations, Areas of the National Park System, Cape Hatteras National Seashore— Off-Road Vehicle Management" and would invalidate the consent decree concerning use of off-road vehicles at the seashore, which was filed on April 30, 2008.
Based on information provided by the NPS, CBO estimates that the legislation would have no significant impact on the federal budget over the 2013-2017 period. Management of the seashore under the Interim Strategy would not require significant changes in NPS operations regarding the seashore.
CBO estimates that enacting H.R. 4094 would affect direct spending; therefore, pay-as-you-go procedures apply. Under the existing final rule, the NPS will charge fees (which are recorded in the budget as offsetting receipts) for off-road vehicle permits. Those fees would be available to be spent at the seashore without further appropriation. Those fees are not a part of the Interim Strategy; therefore, under the bill, the NPS would not collect or spend those fees. CBO estimates that the net impact of that change would not be significant. Enacting H.R. 4094 would not affect revenues.
H.R. 4094 contains no intergovernmental or private-sector mandates as defined in the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act.


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Take three sisters, give them watercolours, oils, pastels and acrylics and what do you get? No, not a homage to Chekhov, but Sister Art, the latest exhibition at the cornerHOUSE arts centre.
The siblings - Margaret Flint, Elaine Kimber Mole and Ros Williams - are showing the fruits of their diverse talents at the centre in Douglas Road, Surbiton, from April 9-23.
Art is in the genes. All three have been inspired by their father and uncle to take up a paintbrush.
The eldest, Margaret, has studied various art mediums including watercolour, oil and pastel. She also has an interest in costume, and took a fashion course at Banbury College, later going on to produce bespoke bridalwear. Now retired, she creates costumes and sets for theatrical productions.
"As three sisters who have always loved and appreciated art, this is our opportunity to share and display some of our varied mixed media works, which we hope visitors will enjoy," she said.
Elaine, the middle sister, became motivated by the cornerHOUSE's annual art competition to paint again.
"I have now retired to a houseboat and have the opportunity to paint whenever and whatever I choose," said Elaine, who formerly worked in printing and publishing.
"My inspiration is largely the wonders of the world about us: the Northern Lights, volcanoes and the weather!"
Last, but by no means least, is baby sister Ros.
"I have enjoyed art since I could hold a pencil - I was always making a mark, drawing or etching on whatever surface was available," she explained. "Our parents, George and Evelyn, inspire me to this very day!
"I have attended many courses from life drawing to graphic design, and am continuing to develop drawing and painting skills using mixed media."
Ros was inspired by the cornerHOUSE's community art exhibition to show her work publicly.
"I am grateful to be able to share this exhibition with my sisters, and hope this inspires others who appreciate 'making their mark' to have a go!"
Some of the exhibits are for sale, priced between £30-£100.
There is a special gala evening on April 9 to launch the exhibition. Come along, enjoy a drink, and talk to the artists about their work. The event runs from 7-9pm.


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Spring Fling for F.U.E.L – May 12 from 10 am to 2 pm to benefit Bryson's FUEL (A non profit organization that helps kids and their families with childhood cancer by providing gas cards, copay assistance, care packages etc.). www.brysonsFUEL.org. Idlewild Volunteer Fire Department, 10241 Idlewild Road. Vendors, bake sale, raffles, and more. For more information, call Kristin at 704-493-5689.
Spring Fling for F.U.E.L.
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Kim Kardashian is a woman who knows what she wants. The reality star has been dating NBA hottie Kris Humphries, and while he hasn't put a ring on it… she's already wedding planning!
Kim has dreamed about her wedding dress since she was a little girl, and envisions a strapless white gown that fuses classic with sexy. She wants to feel like a princess, so a dramatic ball gown with a curve-hugging corset bodice seems like an obvious choice. The Kardashian clan will be in tow when Kim tries on bridal gowns, and a trip to Paris for a couture Chanel dress is already in the works.
The curvaceous starlet knows what type of bling she wants, too! Kim hopes to receive a huge diamond engagement ring custom-designed by Lorraine Schwartz, a cushion-cut stunner inspired by Elizabeth Taylor's famous cushion-cut Krupp diamond.
Since Kim is planning the wedding before the engagement proposal, it's only natural that she's block shopping in NYC so she can move closer to her beau. What do you think of Kim's unconventional approach? Do you think her and Kris will make it down the aisle? Share your thoughts!
I feel that she will have children and get married, but its obvious that many people don't like her. I don't see her marrying Kris Humphries because he doesn't have the look she really likes but its not my life its hers. I feel that her husband will be dark and handsome because that is what she truly loves a dark skinned brother.


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Hi Kar, yes I'm sticking with it, down the same 6lbs. I've lost about 3 times this year so I am trying to build upon it. I do find it motivating and so easy to track with a device right in my hands. I'm surprised how often I look up a food and decide it's not worth eating.
I'm not posting much these days, not too much to say, but I'll try and check out the CC thread!
P.S. Great job on reaching goal and figuring out maintenance!


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Other than a Stanley Cup Playoff game or a one-game playoff with the winner making the playoffs and the loser going home there may never be a regular season game where Lucic could have shown the fire, guts and sheer attitude that made him the most feared winger in the game than last night. What did he do, another complete no-show.
I'm fairly certain most fans would be happy with a 15-20 goal season out of Lucic if he also played that same aggressive, hard charging style he did when he first came into the league. However if he's not going to score and he's not going to hit anyone what is he capable of? He's not a speed guy like Paille, he's doesn't create offense for others like Krejci. His value is rooted in hitting, intimidating and scoring. And let's face it, these aspects of his game are absoultely missing fom his game.
With Soderberg being ready to play it's time for Lucic to watch a few games from the 9th floor. Before all the trolls start with "Soderberg's never played in the NHL, blah blah blah. My point is not what necessarily what Soderberg is or isn't or will become. What we have in him is the potential of something. What that something actually turns into is TBA. It's more about what Lucic is providing right now, which is nothing beyond not hitting, not scoring, not intimidating while also blowing every scoring chance he has, not skating and turning the puck over like it's giong out of style.
You can't live on the past and with Lucic that's where his good play lies, in the past. There's been more than a large enough sample size to work with here, he's in a funk. Can he still work out of it and be a force in the playoffs, maybe? But from what I've seen I doubt it not only based on his play this year but lets be realists here, the last two playoff years he's been an absolute no show as well.
The bigger problem is still in the distance. What to do with Lucic next year? He's going to be the highest paid forward on the team next year and he hasn't even come close to playing as well as someone like Dan Paille or Gregory Campbell. With the cap going down to $64M next year, $6M for what Lucic has given this year could force the Bruins to try and trade him or god forbid use the amnesty buyout (something I seriously doubt Jacobs would approve anyway and something I don't think would be a smart move regardless).
I'm not going to post line suggestions because the last time I did two days ago I had Lucic on the fourth line and some trolls barked the "how do you suggest such a thing" crap. Instead I'll ask what player of these forwards does Lucic deserve to play over, you tell me?
Krejci, Jagr, Bergeron, Marchand, Seguin, Paille, Campbell, Peverly, Kelly, Horton, Thorton or Soderberg?
Okay maybe Thorton, Peverly and Soderberg (depending on what he shows) but what does this say? It says he's as valuable "RIGHT NOW" as Thorton, Peverly or a guy that's never skated in the NHL and it certainly says he has no business on the top two lines or the power play (RIGHT NOW).
Trolls and Lucic remeberists (not Lucic's actually play this year and his play in the playoffs the last two yeas) have at it. But I'll say this Lucic could still be a force if he wants to play that way but based on his play (not my opinions) and sure seems he's not interested in being that player of yesteryear.


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When 2 or more people talk over skype while playing system shock/system shock 2
Over skype: "Hey u and me wanna Do some SHOCK-SKYPING L8R? I got my bro too play too, but hes a new so he can be the marine. Fckin marine. I got 40 cyber modules LOLOLOOLOL"
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PCC in the News
News: PCC Parent Education Classes Offered in the Fall
Pasadena City College will be offering free parenting classes beginning Aug. 27. Parents of children up to four years old can attend classes that include crafts, music and movement, and snacks. Discussion topics will cover discipline, nutrition, and developmental stages.
"This is a real service to the community," Coordinator Gia Blount said. "This changes parents' lives."
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the fiscal deficit for the fiscal to 4.8% of GDP. It has recently announced a clutch of austerity measures many of which were reiterations of existing rules to curb expenditure.
So far this fiscal, the government has raised only R828 crore through stake sales, in MMTC and Hindustan Copper.
The government feels that buyback of government shares by Coal India may be a more palatable option for the workers unions as it does not involve any transfer of shares to outsiders. Declaration of special dividend may, however, be contested at the board as the twin proposals could substantially reduce company the cash reserves and hit its investment plans.
The government has already warned cash-rich PSUs not keep the money idle and plan investments or else face a direction to declare special dividends.
In May this year, the Prime Ministers Office also met the heads of all major PSUs and at the meeting a capital expenditure plan target of Rs 1.41 lakh crore was finalised for the current fiscal in case of 23 companies.
The PSUs were also told that this investment would be monitored closely so that in the event of a slippage, the government could consider companies to declare special dividends or buy back their shares. This was also supported by finance minister P Chidambaram, who has instituted a quarterly monitoring mechanism. The cash reserves of 25 rich PSUs are estimated to be in the region of Rs 2.5 lakh crore.


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Crown Marketing Pharmaceuticals' Controlled Drug Delivery Technology (CDDT) presents a new approach to controlled-release medication through harnessing the principals of Chaos Theory and chemical potentials. Through embracing historic theories and applying them to a new manufacturing process, we are able to achieve a far superior spectrum and reliability of pharmacokinetic profiles. While revolutionary in medicine, the simple design of our process allows for a high level of flexibility in matching chronotherapeutic requirements without significant investment in new manufacturing machinery or complex chemical diffusion matrix formulations.
The concept of Crown's technology is based on the observation that a device coated with an impervious membrane, with one or more orifices and of a defined geometry, releases molecules in an organized, predictable, and controllable manner utilizing compound-specific chemical potential energy along gradients. For specific applications, the ideal geometry of the device can be precisely calculated through novel mathematical modeling based on known theorems of energy diffusion. Our modeling equations take into consideration the basic laws of diffusion, as well as the biochemical profiles of the drugs and excipients tested.
The figure below determines and defines the release of molecules through the orifice of a device coated with an impervious membrane that follows well-defined laws of molecular diffusion.
Crown Marketing Pharmaceuticals intellectual property applies to the discovery that specific geometries of a controlled-release device with an impervious coating reliably define kinetic parameters for a broad range of drugs, including small and large molecules. More specifically, the technology utilizes defined geometries of four distinct structural parts: a Solute Reservoir, Gradient-Forming Element, Source Element, and an Orifice.
In vitro and in vivo experiments demonstrate the ability of the device to generate nearly-constant and controlled concentrations of drug at the orifice, such as zero-order release kinetics, over a selected period of time. These release kinetics are highly predictable from mathematical modeling. The design also permits controlling kinetics at the beginning and end of the delivery period, allowing fine-tuning of the kinetic profile to match pharmacodynamic expectations (including the magnitude of initial bolus and duration of release).
The objective of intelligent drug delivery design is to maximize the percent of time that drug plasma levels are within the therapeutic range, thus avoiding patient exposure to potentially toxic or sub-therapeutic levels. This ideal pharmacokinetic profile reflects zero-order rate kinetics, defined as the constant release of drug into the circulation without dependency on the amount of drug remaining for delivery, with the option of an initial loading bolus to shorten the time to therapeutic plasma concentrations.


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Prospectors, schemers and dreamers left an enduring mark on the towns along Highway 49. I followed in their footsteps, exploring California's historic gold country from Placerville to Groveland on a six-day road trip. The … [Read more...]
Cycling Holidays: Italy
Italy's alpine lakes offer cyclists much more than scenic rides. The lake shores are dotted with beach parks, resorts, villas, quaint villages and Italian towns settled in Roman times. Ferries provide easy access to bike … [Read more...]
Music, dance, theater: Oregon
Oregon is the perfect venue for a relaxing six-day road trip for parents and their adult children. This itinerary starts in Ashland at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, continues to the wine country and ends in … [Read more...]
Adventure Cruising: Norway
The west coast of southern Norway and the coast of northern Norway are regarded as the cruise destinations of a lifetime. National Geographic listed the Norwegian fjords among the world's top tourist attractions. Wild, … [Read more...]
Wonders of the World: Hawaii
This 9-day itinerary provides the essential details for a fun-filled celebration trip. Spend two days on Oahu at Waikiki, then seven days on Kauai. Read a celebration traveler's tale in Hawaii: Cinematic Adventures. Fly … [Read more...]
Scenic Drives: Mexico, Nayarit
Nayarit extends 192 miles between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre Mountains. Tourists come for the culture, nature and water sports and forget to leave. European expats have opened galleries and shops in the beach … [Read more...]
Summer Recreation: Mammoth Lakes, California
Every summer, outdoor enthusiasts from around the world are drawn to the Eastern Sierra's high mountain peaks, crystal blue skies, alpine lakes and wilderness trails. To get the most from the short, sweet summer, stay in … [Read more...]
Ecotourism: Costa Rica
Costa Rica only takes up .03 percent of the Earth's surface, but it possesses an astonishing four percent of the world's biodiversity. Roughly the size of West Virginia with a mountainous spine that includes four major … [Read more...]
Luxury Travel: Ireland
Ireland tourism thrives on the 80 million people worldwide who claim Irish ancestry, including 41 million Americans. This tour of southern Ireland includes poignant moments at the Rock of Cashel, Glendalough and Cobh. Other … [Read more...]
National Parks: Newfoundland, Canada
Western Newfoundland is known for its powerful natural beauty, colorful fishing villages, Viking settlement, seaside cabins and moose burgers. Scenic Route 430 travels the length of the Great Northern Peninsula. At Gros … [Read more...]


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some new mokapots, cone filters, knock box, piddley stuff
We have some new products this week. We are stocked a new model of Moka Pot (i.e. stovetop espresso). The Bialetti Musa Mokapot is brushed stainless steel, remarkably sturdy and looks pretty sharp too. We have 3 different size; 4 tasse, 6 tasse and 10 tasse. We have a new Commercial Espresso Knock Box, stainess steel with a nice big non-slip rubber base. And as a preview (coming in a week), we have a new larger sized Porcelain #4 Cone Filter Holder (I have been looking for these for years!). We also have an elegantly simple Porcelain #1 Drip Pot Set, a filter cone and matching pot with lid. Once agian, these porcelain items come in a week or so.
they are in stock now. we had
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they are in stock now. we had a little delay with the shipper ... but all these items finally came. I know, a #4 poreclain filter cone has been very hard for ME to find too -Tom
i am on a mad search for a #4
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i am on a mad search for a #4 porcelain coffee cone. will you be getting them back in?


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EDIT 12.02.2009: Scroll down for the video announcement!
Some news for Iron Sky, dear readers. Here's a press release we just put out:
Julia Dietze will be starring Iron Sky, the science fiction comedy about Nazis from the Dark Side of the Moon. Dietze, who just played opposite Til Schweiger in a German comedy 1½ Ritter, will play the lead role as a Moon Nazi officer who is sent to Earth to find out if our planet is ripe for the Fourth Reich.
"Julia is a perfect opposite to the testosterone-filled Nazis and massive space battles the film's visual imagery consists mainly of", says the director of Iron Sky Timo Vuorensola.
Earlier this week the people of Berlin and the EFM visitors were shocked to find out that a secret Nazi Moon base on the dark side of the moon had been spotted by a satellite. The news were delivered by a paperboy handing out copies of a newspaper called The Truth Today.
"The Internet community of Iron Sky helped us again to come up with a kick-ass cost effective marketing campaign which increases our visibility, not only within the industry but also among the audience", says Tero Kaukomaa from Blind Spot Pictures, who is currently in talks with sales companies in Berlin. "Last year Iron Sky got it's first blast of publicity when the 2,5 minutes teaser was released on the Internet in May. It started spreading out like wildfire and we're already closing on to 2 million viewers." Kaukomaa adds.
Iron Sky is a co-production with Blind Spot Pictures (Finland), Energia Productions (Finland), Cinet (Finland) and 27 Film Productions (Germany).


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Images: Central Texas SWAT, united through competition [Image 8 of 14]
Photo by Sgt. John Healy
Sgt. Michael Randall, 410th Military Police Company, 89th Military Police Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas, hammers upon a training door with a battering ram during the individual agility competition of the 3rd Annual Central Texas Special Weapons and Tactics Challenge, held at Fort Hood, Texas, Dec. 5, 2013. The SWAT Challenge brought all of the Central Texas SWAT teams together on Fort Hood to test their individual agility and marksmanship skills, as well as their ability to operate as a team. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John Healy, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
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