New martial arts cooperative to open in Frederick
Wickham Studio Inc transforms Wickham Stud of Korean Karate into a larger martial arts cooperative opening April 14 beside the National Little League Field on East Street. Demonstrations mark opening day with 1,000 pound ice block breaking by Todd Martin Rude and space for Tang Soo Do Kendo Kung Fu and more.
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New Martial Arts Studio Opens in Frederick
The new studio occupies 5,000 square feet with 3,000 feet of pinewood flooring. Wickham supplied mats, bags, weights, and protective gear. Mirrors line the hall, an adjoining spectating room serves visitors, and an eight-seat Jacuzzi is available to clients. A video camera records sparring for students. Wickham cites growing therapeutic value and a shift from mystique to self defense and discipline.
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Soft Sell Ads Rise on Madison Avenue
John Cunniff reports on image advertising shifting toward soft sell messages that aim to leave a favorable impression rather than force a purchase. Image ads now command about $1 billion in billings, with proponents like Alden Sulger Jr. of Ogilvy & Mather citing studies and anecdotes such as Smith Barney gaining accounts after ads featuring actor John Houseman.
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Genstar earns NAPA plant quality certification in 1964 1985 program
Genstar Stone Products Co. of Frederick is designated a Quality Certified Plant under the National Asphalt Pavement Association NAPA Plant Quality Certification Program. The designation signals adherence to criteria ensuring asphalt meets specifications for projects from driveways to airports, boosting consumer confidence and public obligations.
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Qatar tops world in per capita GNP, $27,790 share
Qatar, though smaller than Connecticut, has the highest per capita GNP in the world with 220,000 residents poised to share about $27,790 each. By contrast Ethiopia's per capita GNP is $142, highlighting vast global disparities in wealth.
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