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In the News (Mon 28 May 12)

  
  The Trail Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Bauska, who teaches many of the advanced creative writing classes, plans to retire from teaching at the University of Puget Sound after 34 years of dedication to his profession and students.
However, Bauska is looking forward to retirement and his plans to spend more time with his 10 year-old daughter.
While Bauska will no longer be part of the UPS community after this spring, his impacts will certainly live on with the students he has taught and with the changes he has helped create in the university.
asups.ups.edu /trail/Articles/DispForm.aspx?ID=344   (615 words)

  
 Baltics online
The proof of that are the parts of luxurious stove tiles (similar ones have been found in the castles of that time) and the data about the goldsmiths' guild and its four trade-masters who did not need to complain about the lack of orders from the rich town dwellers.
In the 17th and early 18th centuries the development of the town was occasionally interrupted by wars when Bauska suffered from the Swedish, Polish and Russian troops destroying and plundering the town.
The largest manufacturing enterprises in Bauska in the late 19th and the early 20th centuries were the brewery, water mill and several potters' workshops.
www.balticsonline.lv /?DocID=1545   (1236 words)

  
 Bauska  Latvia - In Your Pocket
Bauska is situated on the hill between the Mūsa and the Mēmele rivers.
It is an important road junction and the centre of the Bauska region.
Bauska's castle was the last in Latvia built by the Order.
www.inyourpocket.com /latvia/bauska/en   (155 words)

  
 Bauska - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bauska is a town in Bauska County, in the Zemgale region of southern Latvia.
The town is situated at the confluence of the rivers Mūsa and Mēmele where they form the Lielupe river.
Bauska is located 70 km from the Latvia capital Riga and 20 km from the Lithuanian border.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bauska   (122 words)

  
 Bauska Latvia Luxury Apartments
Bauska Region lies in green plain of Zemgale by the border with Lithuania beside Jelgava, Riga, Ogre and Aizkraukle districts.
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Bauska is the 18th-century Rundale Palace, the architectural highlight of provincial Latvia...
www.apartments-4u.com /luxury-articles/bauska-latvia-luxury-apartments.htm   (180 words)

  
 Bauska castle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bauska Castle (Latvian: Bauskas Pils) is a complex of a castle ruins and a later palace at the edge of the Latvian city Bauska.
Recently restored impressive castle is situated at the narrow peninsula at confluence of the rivers Mūsa and Mēmele where they form the Lielupe river.
After collapse of the knights order in 1562, Bauska Castle became residence of the Courland duke.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bauska_castle   (188 words)

  
 Bauska.lv > Education and Culture
The children of Bauska attend five schools providing general education: two primary schools, two secondary schools and the evening secondary school (from 8-12 class).
The number of pupils who live in Bauska and attend schools located in the town is 1631.
The main cultural establishments in Bauska are: Culture Centre ("Tautas Nams"), Bauska Central Library, Bauska Museum of Regional Studies and Art, Bauska Castle Museum.
www.bauska.lv /eng/?id=4   (261 words)

  
 Bauska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Bauska (deutsch: Bauske) ist eine Stadt in der lettischen Region und Hauptstadt des Verwaltungsbezirks Bauska.
Bauska wurde 1443 vom Deutschen Orden gegründet und erhielt 1609 die Stadtrechte.
Außerdem ist Bauska bekannt für das nahe gelegene Pilsrundāle (deutsch: Schloss Rundale), eine imposante Barokanlage, errichtet 1736 - 1767 von Bartolomeo Francesco Rastrelli, dem Baumeister der Petersburger Eremitage.
www.jenskleemann.de /wissen/bildung/wikipedia/b/ba/bauska.html   (149 words)

  
 Bauska Castle
The Bauska Castle was the last fortress built by the Order in the territory of Livonia for the protection of the border between Livonia and Lithuania.
In 1990, the Bauska Castle Museum was founded and it now manages the reconstruction process.
It is experiment of the reconstruction of the 15th - 17th century’s craftsmen’s fair with its typical atmosphere - craftsmen’s work mobile theatre, special attractions and magicians.
www.unesco.org /opi2/baltics/bauska_castle.htm   (367 words)

  
 Meeting.lv Rundale, Bauska
Bauska Castle was built in 1443 and was one of the last castles of the Livonian Order.
This Empire-style manor was built in 1802, and was the property of Princess Charlotte von Lieven, a governess of the Russian Emperor Pavil I. The manor is surrounded by an English park.
When travelling by car from Riga to Bauska, visitors may wish to stop at the fascinating museum of ancient cars and tractors, which is housed in a hangar, located just at Bauska’s outskirts.
eng.meeting.lv /regions/rundale.php   (362 words)

  
 Europa Nostra
Bauska fortress was built in the middle of the 15th century under the rule of the Livonian Order, and rebuilt as the fortified residence of the Duke of Courland towards the end of the 16th century.
Bauska fortress is now open to tourism and iss a venue for music festivals, concerts, theatre and opera performances.
La forteresse de Bauska est maintenant ouverte au tourisme et offre l’hospitalité à des festivals de musique, des concerts, des représentations de théâtre et d’opéra.
www.europanostra.org /lang_en/awards_2004/lv_bauska.htm   (549 words)

  
 castles   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Bauska (German - Bauske) castle was built in 1443-56, when Swordbrothers already fused with German Teutonic knights after the battle of the Sun fiasco and formed the Livonian order.
Bauska castle was one of the largest castles of the order.
In old times Bauska castle hill was a dangerous place - many people have fallen into the river from a steep hillside.
riga-latvia.t35.com /castles/castles.htm   (1894 words)

  
 BAUSKA MUSEUM OF REGIONAL STUDIES AND ART
The basic exposition "Bauska long ago and inhabitants of the town" is under construction and is not accessible.
But you may acquaint yourselves with exhibitions about Bauska town and its inhabitants (Latvians, Jews, Germans).
The experts of museum are doing research work, informing the visitors about the past of Bauska district, guiding excursions through the museum and our town.
www.muzeji.lv /guide/pages_e/bauskasNMM.html   (143 words)

  
 Baltics online
Bauska is small, romantic and green country town situated on the south of
Bauska is famous by its Castle, which is the last castle built by the Order in
Bauska is also famous with its annual International Ancient Music Festival, which takes place in the
www.balticsonline.lv /?CatID=92   (138 words)

  
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The territory of the castle mound in Bauska was inhabited as far back as 1000 years B.C. The Order of Livonian Knights built the fortress near the confluence of the Musa and Memele in about 1443.
The Bauska Castle was the last fortress built by the Livonia Order in the territory of Livonia.
The visitors can view the fortifications around the castle, the Order’s castle ruins and the sightseeing platform in the tower, and the spaces of the Duke’s residence, which are still under reconstruction.
www.pilis.lv /tulk/view.php?id=72   (308 words)

  
 JS Latvija Demo
The first edition of Bauska region was prepared using the latest cartographic issues and data from field survey.
The entire territory of Bauska region was inspected during 2004.-2005.
Both the map and additional information is conformed with local authorities and tourism information center, hence the map of Bauska region is most urgent and precise cartographical edition of this territory.
www.kartes.lv /eng/3220a_map.php?map_id=207   (139 words)

  
 Slakteris Atis - A Would-Be Latvian Prime Minister   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Atis was born on November 21st, 1956, in the town of Bauska.
He began as a mechanic in 1980, and later on was promoted to be a chief mechanic of the farm.
In 1989-90 he was the first deputy director of the state enterprise "Bauskas Lauktehnika".
www.axisglobe.com /article.asp?article=476   (883 words)

  
 Bauska
Bauska is a small picturesque town with the population of 11,700.
Bauska is situated on Via Baltica, 66 km from Riga, the capital of Latvia.
Bauska lies in the south of Latvia, not far from the state border.
www.europeansingles.com /foreign-affair/city/bauska.htm   (247 words)

  
 PGE - 03/30/06 News Release: PGE appoints Scott Bauska to manage Beaver Power Plant
Portland, Ore. — Portland General Electric has named Scott Bauska as plant manager for the company’'s Beaver Power Plant in Clatskanie.
Bauska had served as operations manager at the Beaver plant since 2000 and held various positions there and at other PGE facilities since 1978.
Bauska, who attended University of Oregon, spent four years in the Navy on the nuclear submarine, the Nautilus.
www.portlandgeneral.com /about_pge/news/plant_manager_bauska.asp?bhjs=0   (291 words)

  
 EGN - lv001-Bauskas rajona padome
The compulsory schools’students, pedagogical staff and adults from Bauska district are the major target groups of the Bauska District Council Education Department.
The region comprises Aizkraukle, Bauska, Dobele, Jelgava and Jekabpils districts, with its territory 10 000 km² and almost 300 000 inhabitants.
Bauska district is famous Rundale and Mezotne palaces and Bauska castle.
www.egnetwork.info /default.cfm?obj=26845   (388 words)

  
 Bauskas Dzīve
Ar saviem līdzaudžiem tiekas arī skolēni, kuri apmācīti Bauskas rajona Padomes un Baltijas-Amerikas partnerattiecību programmas atbalstītajā projektā «Es varu palīdzēt sev un tev».
Arī Bauska var piedalīties projektā «Eiropas pilsētas pret narkotikām» (ECAD).
Bauska narkotiku izplatītājiem ir izdevīga vieta, jo atrodas tuvu Rīgai un robežai, lielās transporta maģistrāles malā.
www.bauskasdzive.lv /?node=0&zina=360   (333 words)

  
 Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Latvia: [LH] No. 2, June 2000
June 6, "Jews in Bauska till the World War II" was among the themes discussed at the research conference devoted to cultural heritage and history of Bauska, a town in central Latvia.
Bauska due to the activities of two outstanding rabbis - Joseph Eliasberg and Abraham Kook - is considered one of the centres, where the Jewish cultural enlightenment movement was started, as well as a religious centre and a place that also gave birth to ideas of Zionism.
Bauska almost entirely lost its Jewish population during the Holocaust of 1941.
www.mfa.gov.lv /en/news/Newsletters/History/4199/?print=on   (752 words)

  
 Zaļās lapas
Iecava, Tirgus 7a, Iecavas pagasts, Bauskas rajons, LV-3913
Iecava, Skolas 4, Iecavas pagasts, Bauskas rajons, LV-3913
Vecumnieki, Rīgas 24a, Vecumnieku pagasts, Bauskas rajons, LV-3933
zl.zl.lv /?obj=39&adm=13&dala=2&burts=P&nozare=1000000129590   (100 words)

  
 Houses / homes for sale or for rent in Bauska - Vacation Rental   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
If you are considering buying real estate in Bauska, or anywhere else for that matter, the most widely used method of borrowing the funds to make the purchase is a mortgage.
When renting a home in Bauska you are usually limited to the changes/improvements you can make.
In many cases vacation rentals in Bauska are offered by the owners of the property but in some instances real estate agents offer vacation rentals in Bauska.
www.propertyworld.com /_Latvia_Bauska_Bauska   (831 words)

  
 Open Directory - Regional:Europe:Latvia:Localities   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Otherwise, please submit your page to the proper subcategory in World/Latvian and/or the other language translations that are listed for that page in World.
Pages that are concerned with a larger region that the city of Bauska, but is still focused within the country of Latvia should be submitted in the proper subcategory in Latvia.
Bauska became a town in 1609 AD and is almost 400 years old.
dmoz.org /Regional/Europe/Latvia/Localities/desc.html   (856 words)

  
 Castle Ruins in Bauska   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Where the Mûsa and the Mçmele come together a picturesque peninsula has been developed with a view on the ruins of the former Bauska castle.
The building of castle is dated with 1456, but in 1706 Russian military commander Sheremetjev occupied the castle and it was set off.
As this castle was destroyed and not rebuilt it has been the only castle in Mannerism style in Latvia, therefore the reconstruction of this castle has been started.
ai1.mii.lu.lv /kultura/angl06.htm   (105 words)

  
 Trejupe
Description: Folklore group Trejupe has grown from Bauska 2'nd secondary school's children's folklore group Urdziņa - first participants of adults group were mums and grandmothers of the children participants.
The ensemble for the first time has performed in front of public in October 1990, when in Bauska, after long years of repair, the Folk house was reopened.
In our repertoir are basically songs which have been written down in Bauska district and Zemgalia.
folklora.lv /kopas/trejupe/en.shtml   (288 words)

  
 Bauska - Rooms and Roommates
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www.okroommate.com /cities/Bauska_Bauska.aspx   (403 words)

  
 BAUSKA CASTLE MUSEUM
The first written records of the Bauska Castle date back to 1443 when the Order of Livonia built a fortress at the confluence of the rivers Musa and Memele.
At the end of the 16th century Gothard Kettler, the first Duke of Courland, transformed the fortress into a fortified residence.
Visitors can also take a guided tour of the Duke's residence which is still under reconstruction.
www.muzeji.lv /guide/pages_e/bauskaspils.html   (132 words)

  
 Send flowers to Bauska. Send gifts to Bauska. Gifts delivery service
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Having received your application our managers will contact with representative in Bauska and give you qualified answer about the cost and possibility of fulfilment of your order.
www.my-present.com /flowers-to-latvia/bauska.html   (265 words)

  
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