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Newcastles of the World Newsletter March 2016
Newcastles News March 2016 Sent by email to over 2000 people and organisations in over 50 “ Newcastles” - please share it with your contacts too! MUNICIPALITIES DISCUSS MERGER Two of our Newcastles of the World have, coincidentally, become involved in discussions to merge with their neighbouring municipalities. On February 8th the legislative authorities of Neuchâtel and of three nearby Swiss villages, Corcelles- Cormondrèche, Peseux and Valangin, decided in principle to amalgamate. After this first positive step the population of the four municipalities will have to make this decision by referendum on June 5th. The authorities are convinced that this merger would provide many advantages. Confronted by more and more technical, legal and financial challenges, they consider that a wider approach and a common treatment of many issues would allow greater efficiency. The new municipality – still called Neuchâtel – would experiment with a new form of direct democracy with six "citizen's assemblies" (assemblées citoyennes) in the former villages and in several quarters of the present city of Neuchâtel for decisions about very local issues and with the facility to refer and adopt proposals addressed to the municipal legislative. The "new Neuchâtel" would have about 45,000 inhabitants, an increase of 10,000 on current numbers. In Australia, the City Council in Newcastle, New South Wales, has been responding to proposals from the state government to reduce the number of municipalities to achieve efficiencies and savings and to improve service to residents. The Council has stated a preference to stand alone, but if, as expected, mergers are to take place then it will most likely be with the smaller Port Stephens Council to the north, giving a combined population of 230,000. -
Aichi Prefecture
Coordinates: 35°10′48.68″N 136°54′48.63″E Aichi Prefecture 愛 知 県 Aichi Prefecture ( Aichi-ken) is a prefecture of Aichi Prefecture Japan located in the Chūbu region.[1] The region of Aichi is 愛知県 also known as the Tōkai region. The capital is Nagoya. It is the focus of the Chūkyō metropolitan area.[2] Prefecture Japanese transcription(s) • Japanese 愛知県 Contents • Rōmaji Aichi-ken History Etymology Geography Cities Towns and villages Flag Symbol Mergers Economy International relations Sister Autonomous Administrative division Demographics Population by age (2001) Transport Rail People movers and tramways Road Airports Ports Education Universities Senior high schools Coordinates: 35°10′48.68″N Sports 136°54′48.63″E Baseball Soccer Country Japan Basketball Region Chūbu (Tōkai) Volleyball Island Honshu Rugby Futsal Capital Nagoya Football Government Tourism • Governor Hideaki Ōmura (since Festival and events February 2011) Notes Area References • Total 5,153.81 km2 External links (1,989.90 sq mi) Area rank 28th Population (May 1, 2016) History • Total 7,498,485 • Rank 4th • Density 1,454.94/km2 Originally, the region was divided into the two provinces of (3,768.3/sq mi) Owari and Mikawa.[3] After the Meiji Restoration, Owari and ISO 3166 JP-23 Mikawa were united into a single entity. In 187 1, after the code abolition of the han system, Owari, with the exception of Districts 7 the Chita Peninsula, was established as Nagoya Prefecture, Municipalities 54 while Mikawa combined with the Chita Peninsula and Flower Kakitsubata formed Nukata Prefecture. Nagoya Prefecture was renamed (Iris laevigata) to Aichi Prefecture in April 187 2, and was united with Tree Hananoki Nukata Prefecture on November 27 of the same year. -
World-Wide Wrestling Participation in the Olympic Games and World Championships
WORLD-WIDE WRESTLING PARTICIPATION IN THE OLYMPIC GAMES AND WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Report prepared by Dr. David Curby (USA)-FILA Scientific Department One of the major themes used by the IOC in their decision-making process is their document entitled: EVALUATION CRITERIA FOR SPORTS AND DISCIPLINES – 2012. World-wide participation is a major component of the theme of “UNIVERSALITY.” The criteria for evaluation are listed from this document, along with the objective data for wrestling (listed in red). Number of affiliated national federations: There are 177 National Federations who are Affiliated Members of FILA Number of National Federations which participated in the last two Junior World Championships for men and women: 2011 Bucharest, Hungary Greco-Roman-47, Freestyle-43, Women’s Freestyle-37 2012 Pattaya, Thailand Freestyle-47, GR-45, Women’s Freestyle-33 Number of National Federations which participated in the last two World Championships for men and women: 2010 Moscow: 81 total countries (52 Women’s Freestyle) 2011 Istanbul: 102 Total Countries (62 in Women’s Freestyle) Number of National Olympic Committees sending participants to the last Olympic Games: 2012 London Freestyle-42 Greco-Roman-44 Women’s Freestyle-43 Total Countries-70 Number of National Federations which participated in the qualifying events for men and women for the last Olympic Games: African & Oceania OG Qualification Tournament- Freestyle-21 Pan-American OG Qualification Tournament Freestyle-17 Greco-Roman-15 Women’s Freestyle-10 Asian OG Qualification Tournament Freestyle-17 -
Yoshida Icho American Duo Lead in Preolympic Womens Rankings
From: Tim Foley [email protected] Subject: Yoshida, Icho, American Duo Lead in Pre-Olympic Women’s Rankings Date: July 27, 2016 at 4:25 PM To: [email protected] Yoshida, Icho, American Duo Lead in Pre-Olympic Women’s Rankings By William May, United World Wrestling CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY (July 26) – Saori YOSHIDA (JPN) and Kaori ICHO (JPN) complete another championship cycle atop their weight categories in the pre-Olympic United World Wrestling rankings for women’s wrestling in July. It is the fourth summer in a row since the international rankings were first created for United World Wrestling predecessor, FILA, that Yoshida and Icho are heading into the world meet holding the top ranking in their respective categories. This year, however, Yoshida and Icho are not looking ahead to the world championships but rather have set their sights on winning gold medals in an unprecedented fourth Olympic Games in a row. Meanwhile, the world champion duo Helen MAROULIS (55kg) and Adeline GRAY (75kg) have remained unchallenged in their categories, keeping an eye on becoming the first Olympic Games gold medalists in women’s wrestling for the United States. Valerie KOBLOVA (RUS) Icho, who suffered her first loss on the mat since 2003 in January, came back with a decisive triumph at 58kg at the Poland Open in June, but has watched as 2014 world silver medalist Valerie KOBLOVA (RUS) won the Spanish Grand Prix in July and climbed to No.2 in the rankings. Yoshida, meanwhile, has not been seen since last September’s world championships in Las Vegas, but will be ready for European champion Sofia MATTSSON (SWE), the silver medalist to Yoshida in each of the last three world meets this Olympic cycle. -
Wrestling Roundup: Russia Men Still Dominates, Japan Women Repeats Glory 08:50, August 22, 2008
Wrestling Roundup: Russia men still dominates, Japan women repeats glory 08:50, August 22, 2008 Russia continued its dominance in wrestling, one of world's oldest sports, at the Beijing Olympics, while Japanese female wrestlers made the same achievements as they did in Athens. In particular, Russia topped the medal tally with six golds, three silvers and two bronzes, followed by Japan and Georgia with two golds. China, Uzbekistan, the United States, Canada, France, Turkey, Cuba and Italy got one each. * RUSSIAN MEN'S DOMINANCE* Before the Olympics, people expected to see Russia continue their ruling in men's freestyle wrestling, after it won six of seven titles in World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. At the Athens Games, Russia ranked first with 5-2-3, all golds from men's wrestling. In all, Russia won six of eighteen wrestling golds at the Beijing Games, three in Greco- Roman and three in freestyle. They failed to move further in men's freestyle, while the Greco- Roman won one more than they had four years ago. Nazyr Mankiev opened the gate of victory as he won men's Greco-Roman 55kg title, which was also the first gold of wrestling events at the Beijing Olympics. Islam-Beka Albiev of 60kg and Aslanbek Khushtov of 96kg separately triumphed in their categories, which let Russia win golds totally different from they won in Athens. Russia won Greco-Roman golds in 84kg and 120kg divisions. Athens winner in freestyle 55kg Mavlet Batirov moved up to 60kg category in 2006 and easily won golds at Beijing. -
Environmental Quality in Aichi Prefecture
Excerpt from the FY2013 White Paper on the Environment Environmental Quality in Aichi Prefecture Aichi 1 − Introduction − In 2013, Japan witnessed record heat and destructive typhoons, causing considerable damage throughout the nation. Some experts have argued that such abnormal weather phenomena can be attributed in part to global warming. Recently there has been growing health concern about fine particulate matter, known as PM2.5, an air pollutant found in toxic smog. To provide its residents with detailed information on PM2.5 levels, the Aichi Prefectural Government has reinforced its air quality monitoring system, including increased monitoring locations. Now that global environmental issues have a diverse range of impacts on our everyday lives, we need to strengthen public administration as regards environmental protection from a global perspective. In November 2014, the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) will be held here in Aichi Prefecture. This conference is of great significance, in that it will bring together those engaged in ESD from Japan and abroad to conduct lively discussions on this subject under the theme of “Creating a Better Future for the Planet.” The environmental awareness of the citizens of Aichi Prefecture has been enhanced through international environmental events hosted by Aichi, such as Expo 2005 Aichi Japan in 2005 and the tenth meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD-COP 10) held in 2010. We believe that the UNESCO World Conference on ESD will provide another springboard for the people of Aichi Prefecture to further increase environmental awareness and promote pro-environmental behavior. -
2Nd BCT Participates in Rotation at NTC by Sgt
Vol. 64, No. 30 Publishedished inin thethe interinterest of the 7th Infantry Division and Fort Carson community July 28, 2006 Visit the Fort Carson Web site at www.carson.army.mill 2nd BCT participates in rotation at NTC by Sgt. Luke Koladish and secure the enemy’s fire power brigade’s first deployment since the In spite of all of the deployments 114th Mobile Public allowing the infantry units to conduct Korean War. and relocation, Soldiers from the BCT Affairs Detachment their missions. The unit conducted The unit, which had called the have high spirits. many cache sweeps, mostly through the Republic of Korea its home for the last “The difficulty of deployments Another Army unit with a storied countryside and in houses, trying to 50 years, relocated to Fort Carson after has caused the unit to grow a lot,” and colorful past started its National push out the insurgents. the deployment in Iraq. said Edmonds. Training Center rotation at Fort Irwin, Even with recent combat experi- The upcoming Iraq deployment “The deployment to Korea and Calif., last week. The 2nd Brigade ence, the unit will benefit from training will be the second for the unit, which back-to-back deployments to Iraq has Combat Team has started the intensive at the NTC. According to Staff Sgt. Lee saw 68 of its Soldiers killed and more kept the guys in, building technical training course to prepare for rotation Edmonds, A Co, 1/9, the observer than 400 wounded in its first tour, from proficiency as well as dependence on to Iraq. -
What You Need to Know Womens Wrestling at the 2016 Olympics
From: Tim Foley [email protected] Subject: What You Need to Know: Women's Wrestling at the 2016 Olympics Games Date: August 4, 2016 at 1:45 PM To: [email protected] What You Need to Know: Women's Wrestling at the 2016 Olympics Games By William May, United World Wrestling Yoshida, Icho Seek Holy Grail of Olympic Wrestling, Gold Medal No.4 RIO DE JANIERO (August 4) – Saori YOSHIDA (JPN) and Kaori ICHO (JPN) come to Rio 2016 in search of the holy grail of Olympic wrestling – the gold medal at a fourth consecutive Olympic Games. Icho and Yoshida have won gold medals at their previous three Olympic Games and will be favorites to go where no wrestler – male or female – has gone before when they arrive on the mats at Carioca Arena 2 on Wednesday and Thursday. Greco-Roman legend Alexander KARELIN (RUS) is the only wrestler to have had a glimpse of a fourth gold medal when he advanced to the 130kg final at Sydney 2000. He had to settle for the silver medal, however, after a 1-0 loss to Rulon GARDNER (USA). According to an IOC Factsheet released October 2015, the only winners of four gold medals in the same individual events in the Olympic Games are Paul ELVSTROM (DEN, 1948-1960) in sailing, Al OERTER (USA, 1956-1968) in the discus throw and Carl LEWIS (USA, 1984-1996) in the long jump. Icho will get first chance at a fourth gold medal on Wednesday, August 17, when the women’s welterweights (58kg) take to the mat, while Yoshida takes her shot the following day at 53kg. -
Newcastles of the World Alliance 2018
NEWCASTLES OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE 2018 Report 11th Newcastles of the World Alliance Conference in Shinshiro October 3, 2018 – October 9, 2018 Shinshiro City Hall, Planning and Policy Division, Newcastle Exchange Section 115 Aza Higashi Irifune, Shinshiro, Aichi 441-1392 JAPAN Newcastles of the World Alliance Conference Executive Committee Phone:0536-23-7696 E-mail:[email protected] NEWCASTLES OF THE WORLD ALLIANCE Conference Report 2018 Contents 20 Years of the Newcastles of the World Alliance Conference 《Entered the Alliance》 Japan UK (Newcastle-under-Lyme) Nov. 1st Newcastles of the World Summit in Japan. Theme & Objective ……………………………………………………………………………………… 01 Switzerland Germany 1998 South Africa About 60 participants gather from 8 cities (7 countries). US (Pennsylvania) US (Indiana) Schedule ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 02 France *3 Welcome Ceremony 2000 Sept. 2nd Newcastles of the World Summit in Switzerland. Welcome Address (Ryoji Hozumi, Mayor of Shinshiro) …………………………………………… 04 Welcome Address (Zélie Guérin, Representative of the Newcastles of the World Alliance Secretariat) …… 05 Guest Speaker Address (Hideaki Ohmura, Governor of Aichi Prefectural Government) …………… 05 2002 Oct. 3rd Newcastles of the World Summit in the U.S. Farewell Ceremony 《Entered the Alliance》 Feb. 4th Newcastles of the World Summit in South Africa. Guest Speaker Address (H. E. Jean-François Paroz, Ambassador Extraordinary and UK (Newcastle-upon-Tyne) 2005 Plenipotentiary of Switzerland to Japan)…………………………………………………… 06 Guest Speaker Address (Minoru Kiuchi, Member of the House of Representatives, 2006 June 5th Newcastles of the World Summit in the UK (Newcastle- Soichiro Imaeda, Member of the House of Representatives) ……………………………… 07 under-Lyme). *4 Next Host City’s Mayoral Address (Fabio Bongiovanni, Mayor of Neuchâtel ……………………… 08 July 6th Newcastles of the World Alliance Conference in Germany. -
Lions Clubs International Club Membership Register Summary the Clubs and Membership Figures Reflect Changes As of September 2004
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP REGISTER SUMMARY THE CLUBS AND MEMBERSHIP FIGURES REFLECT CHANGES AS OF SEPTEMBER 2004 CLUB CLUB LAST MMR FCL YR MEMBERSHI P CHANGES TOTAL DIST IDENT NBR CLUB NAME STATUS RPT DATE OB NEW RENST TRANS DROPS NETCG MEMBERS 5498 024659 AGUI 334 A 4 09-2004 50 0 0 0 0 0 50 5498 024661 AMA 334 A 4 09-2004 45 1 0 0 0 1 46 5498 024662 ANJYO MINAMI 334 A 4 09-2004 93 0 0 0 0 0 93 5498 024663 ANJYO 334 A 4 09-2004 79 0 0 0 0 0 79 5498 024667 BISAI 334 A 4 09-2004 36 0 0 0 0 0 36 5498 024669 CHIRYU 334 A 4 09-2004 85 0 0 0 0 0 85 5498 024670 CHITA 334 A 4 09-2004 51 0 0 0 -2 -2 49 5498 024675 GAMAGORI 334 A 4 09-2004 61 2 0 0 -2 0 61 5498 024680 HANDA 334 A 4 09-2004 102 0 0 0 -1 -1 101 5498 024681 HEKINAN 334 A 4 09-2004 86 3 0 0 -1 2 88 5498 024685 ICHINOMIYA 334 A 4 09-2004 77 1 1 0 0 2 79 5498 024687 ICHINOMIYA BIHOKU 334 A 4 08-2004 9 0 0 0 0 0 9 5498 024688 INAZAWA 334 A 4 09-2004 72 0 0 0 0 0 72 5498 024689 ICHINOMIYA NAKA 334 A 4 09-2004 45 4 0 0 0 4 49 5498 024690 INUYAMA 334 A 4 09-2004 69 2 0 0 -2 0 69 5498 024691 ICHINOMIYA SOUTH 334 A 4 09-2004 65 1 0 0 -1 0 65 5498 024696 KARIYA KINUURA 334 A 4 09-2004 46 0 0 0 0 0 46 5498 024698 KANIE 334 A 4 09-2004 27 1 0 0 -2 -1 26 5498 024700 KARIYA 334 A 4 09-2004 69 1 0 0 0 1 70 5498 024701 KASUGAI 334 A 4 09-2004 53 0 0 0 0 0 53 5498 024703 KIRA 334 A 4 09-2004 51 1 0 0 0 1 52 5498 024707 KOMAKI 334 A 4 09-2004 62 5 0 0 0 5 67 5498 024709 KONAN 334 A 4 09-2004 109 2 1 0 -1 2 111 5498 024710 KOTA 334 A 4 09-2004 27 1 0 0 0 1 28 5498 024717 MIHAMA 334 -
Data Book 2011
Financial Highlights THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD. (Millions of yen) FY2007 FY2008 FY2009 FY2010 FY2011 Net sales 497,396 551,431 517,262 466,358 519,742 DATA BOOK 2011 Tires 372,708 419,834 399,728 367,571 411,574 MB 124,687 131,596 117,534 98,787 108,167 Industrial Products — — — 73,967 83,835 Others — — — 24,819 24,332 Operating income 21,069 33,118 12,808 21,454 29,490 Net income (loss) 16,363 21,060 (5,654) 11,486 13,923 Total assets 536,322 526,191 473,376 466,973 478,915 Net income (loss) per share (Yen) 48.79 62.81 (16.87) 34.27 41.55 Net assets per share (Yen) 542.10 525.96 417.45 475.26 489.27 Equity ratio (%) 33.9 33.5 29.6 34.1 34.2 Corporate Data Capital expenditure 40,638 27,292 43,340 17,471 24,944 Number of consolidated Company Name The Yokohama Rubber Company, Limited 157 155 156 127 120 subsidiaries Established October 13, 1917 Number of employees 15,423 16,099 16,772 17,566 18,465 Paid-in Capital ¥38,909 million (As of March 31, 2011) Net Sales ¥519,742 million (Consolidated basis, year ended March 31, 2011) Net sales Operating income Fiscal Year-end December 31 (Change in fi scal year-end) (Millions of yen)Tires MB (Millions of yen) 600,000 40,000 Chairman and CEO and Tadanobu Nagumo 551,431 517,262 519,742 Representative Director 497,396 33,118 466,358 Head Offi ce 36-11, Shimbashi 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-8685, Japan 131,596 108,167 29,490 117,534 30,000 Factory and Plants Hiratsuka, Mie, Mishima, Shinshiro, Ibaraki, Onomichi, Nagano, 124,687 98,787 400,000 Shinshiro-Minami, Hiratsuka-East 21,069 21,454 Tire Test Courses Daigo Proving-ground and Research Center (D-PARC) / Ibaraki 20,000 Takasu Motoring and Researching Yard (T MARY) / Hokkaido 419,834 411,574 372,708 399,728 367,571 12,808 TIRE TEST CENTER OF ASIA / Thailand 200,000 Overseas Subsidiaries Yokohama Tire Corporation (U.S.) 10,000 Yokohama Tire (Canada) Inc. -
Health Physics News October 2016 the Boice Report #51
Health Physics News October 2016 The Boice Report #51 John D. Boice, Jr., NCRP President ICRP Main Commissioner UNSCEAR U.S. Alternate Representative Vanderbilt Professor of Medicine Golden Eyes The Golden Girl. Helen Maroulis had a goal to win an Olympic gold medal when she was seven years old and in elementary school. She had to wrestle boys who didn’t want to wrestle her. Her first year was abysmal, 1–30. She continued, losses turned to wins, and in high school she was the Maryland champion, besting the best boys in the state. She went to Canada to wres- tle since the United States does not support female wrestling. Her hero was the great Japanese champion, Saori Yoshida, who had won 13 world championships and 3 Olympic golds. Af- ter being beaten by Yoshida twice before, Helen studied all Yo- Jennifer Boice (left) and Helen shida’s videos and learned Japanese to understand Yoshida’s Maroulis at Cashell Elementary coaches. In Rio de Janeiro, Helen became the first U.S. woman School to win an Olympic gold medal in women’s wrestling, beating the Photo courtesy of Eleni Stamoulis reigning champion, who had not lost since 2012. My wife was Helen’s elementary school music teacher (see picture). Helen came back to her elementary school (with her mother) and spoke to the kids, mesmerizing them with tales of their elementary school when she was their age and of the fabulous experiences in the Olympics. When she was about to leave, she asked whether anyone would like to see her medal.