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  Arthur Gander   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
ARTHUR GANDER, of Switzerland, is recognized for his contribution to the development of the technical rules for men's gymnastics.
Gander rose to positions of international leadership, serving first as chairman of the FIG's Technical Committee for Men, and later, earning election to the position of President of the International Gymnastics Federation.
Arthur Gander was from the old school of gymnastics, but he was never one to shy away from changing image of his sport.
www.ighof.com /honorees_gander.html   (241 words)

  
 Walter Gander   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Walter Gander was member of the SIAM Working Group on Computational Science and Engineering Education and helped to define the curriculum for that field.
The goal of this project is to develop computer-supported interactive courseware to be used for the instruction of first-year natural science students in the systematic use of computers to communicate, to process scientific data and to manage information.
Gander, Computermathematik, Lösungen der Aufgaben mit PASCAL Programmen, Birkhäuser Basel, 1986.
www.inf.ethz.ch /personal/gander   (1178 words)

  
 Science & Steepleflower by Forrest Gander - R A I N T A X I o n l i n e
Gander has about him the intensity of the hunter, the savage combination of patience and readiness: alert before the unexpected.
Gander has an infectious curiosity about science and history, and I think that he has a sincere desire to integrate human experience.
Yes, Gander is a geographer, having the clarity that a mapmaker requires to get us to where we need to go, out of necessity, to travel light in a new world.
www.raintaxi.com /online/1999spring/gander.shtml   (700 words)

  
 Urban Legends Reference Pages: Rumors of War (Take a Gander)
Gander had promised us any and all medical attention if needed; medicine, water, and lavatory servicing.
At the Gander Baptist Church, Gary and Donna House dealt with the needs of four Moldovan refugee families, members of a religious sect who spoke no English and were bewildered by events.
We were the fourth of 37 planes to land in Gander and were kept on the plane for seven hours.
www.snopes2.com /rumors/gander.htm   (2671 words)

  
 Aviation in Newfoundland and Labrador - Gander
Gander's location on the great circle route made it an ideal wartime refueling and maintenance depot for bombers en route overseas.
In 1990, Gander's 103 Rescue Squadron airlifted the wreckage to nearby Musgrave Harbour where it is currently on display adjacent the Banting Interpretation Centre.
After war's end in 1945, Gander's location on the New York to London air route continued to make it a vital refueling and maintenance terminal for east- and westbound traffic.
home.thezone.net /~ainal/Gander.htm   (643 words)

  
 storySouth / Forrest Gander introduction
Though Gander was born and raised in Virginia, the cultivation of the twang has required a great deal of oblique relation to that home land.
Gander challenges us, too, to embrace so wide and so real and so un-ideal a place in place of the pastoral scenes William Gilmore Simms and the romancers of the Old Southwest first fashioned, the dream that resists erosion easily as any fossil.
If Gander’s poems challenge us through their language as well as through their ideas, then they illustrate just how difficult our growth is, after all, just how far we have to go.
www.storysouth.com /winter2002/introforestgander.html   (552 words)

  
 Tragedy at Gander
The mission of the Gander Response Team was to assist the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in search and recovery operations to arrange for shipment of the remains of the Army’s dead to the United States.
The Gander Response Team could also count on logistical and communications support from some forty-five sailors assigned to the United States Naval Station at Argentina, which was about 200 miles from Gander, and a smaller contingent of US Navy personnel with the 770 Communications Research Division stationed at the Canadian Forces Base in Gander.
The Army’s response to the Gander tragedy and the loss of 248 of its own was characterized by a firm resolve to honor fallen comrades and to minister to the needs of their bereaved families.
www.qmfound.com /gander.html   (5169 words)

  
 Gander International Airport Authority Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Gander International Airport makes it more convenient (and less expensive!) to make that pilgrimage home, no matter where you claim your roots.
Did you know that Gander is closer to the home origin of Newfoundland expatriates than any airport in the province?
In fact, a Pulse Research survey indicated almost 40% of Newfoundland expatriates are from communities closer to Gander than any Newfoundland airport community.
www.ganderairport.com /home.htm   (545 words)

  
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MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gander Mountain Company (Nasdaq: GMTN) today announced the signing of leases for eight new outdoor lifestyle specialty stores to open in the spring of 2005, in line with the company's announced plans to open a total of 18 to 22 new stores in 2005.
The Gander Mountain stores offer a broad assortment of equipment, apparel and services for hunting, fishing, camping, boating and other outdoor pursuits at great value, while delivering exceptional service through knowledgeable associates who are passionate about the outdoors.
Certain of these risks and uncertainties are described in the "Risk Factors" section of the final prospectus relating to our initial public offering, as filed with the SEC, as well as in our subsequent reports filed with the SEC, which are available at our website at http://www.GanderMountain.com and at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=DANEWS2.story&STORY=/www/story/01-27-2005/0002908931&EDATE=THU+Jan+27+2005,+06:07+PM   (384 words)

  
 Ancestors of James Gander and Mary Stace
According to research done by Des Gander, our ancestor Richard Gander is first recorded when the government imposed the first "Hearth Tax" in 1622 during the reign of Charles II.
Rev Joseph Gander (b 1813, immigrated to Upper Canada 1848) might have influenced his sons to change the spelling of their surnames as he passed on the legend to them.
There is no record as to the reason they changed their names at all, but the fact they chose "Gandier", rather than one of the many other variations, is interesting.
www3.sympatico.ca /gander/ancestors.htm   (558 words)

  
 FISHING/HUNTING OUTFITTERS ON GANDER RIVER, NEWFOUNDLAND
Gander River Tours provides salmon fishing from late June to mid August with a fall hook and release program for
This has made the Gander River an attractive fishing destination for anglers from across North America and as far away as Australia and South Africa.
We provide ground transportation to and from the Gander Airport for clients who arrive by air and for those clients who chose to drive, we will provide detailed instructions on where to meet us.
www.advertisenorth.com /ganderriver/fishing_hunting_outfitters.htm   (574 words)

  
 Gander River Management.com
The Gander River Management Association (GRMA) is non profit, Communitty Based Watershed Management Group dedicated to the wise management of the "Mighty" Gander River.
The Association is governed by a volunteer board of directors representing a broad base of organizations who have a vested interest in the mangement of the Gander River.
GRMA was formed in 1994 after many interested citizen groups within the Gander River watershed realized that many areas of the river desperatley need management improvements.
www.ganderrivermanagement.com   (137 words)

  
 JS Online:Gander Mountain in big boat deal
Gander Mountain’s newer, larger stores were built with enough indoor and outdoor selling space to display numerous boats and trailers.
Jacobs said he was aware of that when signing the Gander Mountain agreement and included terms to protect the turf of his other dealers.
Gander Mountain will be a competitor, but won’t be much of a threat, said Jim Meyer, owner of Main Marine & Ski, a Genmar dealer in Racine.
www.jsonline.com /bym/news/jan05/295266.asp   (1102 words)

  
 JS Online:Gander, Cabela's may be neighbors
At the Town of Polk site, up to nine acres would be needed for Gander Mountain, and the remaining parcel would become the home of a restaurant and hotel or other complementary businesses, Ayres said in describing a development strategy identical to one expressed by Cabela's representatives for that company's 60-acre site.
Both Gander and Cabela's are publicly traded companies; Gander's shares are traded on the Nasdaq exchange, and Cabela's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
The Gander Mountain competitor asked for $10 million in incentives and was given a state commitment of $5.25 million in highway improvements and $4.5 million from Washington County to help build displays and offer educational programs within the company's trademark showroom.
www.jsonline.com /bym/news/sep05/359337.asp   (777 words)

  
 Gander Mountain Company Reports Second Quarter Results; 35% Increase in Total Sales
On April 26, 2004, Gander Mountain closed its initial public offering of 6,583,750 shares of its common stock and converted existing preferred stock to common stock.
On a GAAP basis, the per share net loss for the second quarter of 2004 was $0.26 per common share compared with a net loss of $8.75 per common share for the second quarter of fiscal 2003.
About Gander Mountain Company Gander Mountain Company, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a leading specialty retailer that serves the needs of outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts, with a particular focus on hunting, fishing and camping.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=109&STORY=/www/story/08-18-2004/0002233884&EDATE=   (1233 words)

  
 Home of The Gander Connection
It also stands as a testament to the open hearts and generosity of the people of Gander Newfoundland Canada, the surrounding towns, the Salvation Army, and the Red Cross who provided care for the thousands of Trans Atlantic airline passengers stranded in Gander.
Upon their departure from Gander the flight crew and passengers of Delta Flight 37 from London to Cincinnati were so moved by their hosts in the small town of Gambo that this site was conceived.
I would ask those people of the Gander Connection to have patience for the parts that might not work immediately, but I know I don't have to.
www.theganderconnection.org   (498 words)

  
 Gander River Outfitters Inc. - Newsletter
The Gander is one of only three rivers in Newfoundland open in the fall.
Gander had 39 jets on the ground and a small town of 15,000 suddenly had 7500 guests.
Gander Airport and the town of Gander are located in the centre of the map where the yellow symbol is shown.
www.ganderriver.com /newsletter.html   (1832 words)

  
 Questions & Answers: Gander
Think of a gaggle of farmyard geese, wandering about in their typically aimless and stupid way, poking their noses in everywhere and twisting their necks to stare at anything that might be interesting.
No doubt to gander became the term because to goose had already been borrowed; this was taken from the way that the birds were known to put their beaks embarrassingly—and sometimes painfully—into one’s more private places.
The form you quote, to take a gander, is recorded from the USA around 1914; here, gander is a noun in the sense of a inquisitive look.
www.worldwidewords.org /qa/qa-gan2.htm   (351 words)

  
 Newfoundland Outfitters - big game hunting, sport fishing - Gander River
We were one of the first outfitters in Newfoundland to specialize in Black Bear hunts.
Hunting the Gander River area of Newfoundland can go from easy physical hunt to a more vigorous hunt depending on your physical conditions or limitations.
We have outpost camps for one or two night stays which are only accessible by air.
www.ganderrivertours.com   (339 words)

  
 Gander real estate, Canada Real Estate Directory   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Gander developed after the site was chosen for the construction of an air base in 1935.
Gander offers an excellent school system and a broad range of cultural and recreational activities.
Although we try to be as vigilant as possible, we are not responsible for any incorrect information or any misrepresentation that may occur on our site.
www.real-estate-2000.com /gander_nf.htm   (223 words)

  
 Car Hire in Gander - Cheap Car Hire
During busy periods and especially after a long flight, hiring a car can be a long and frustrating process, especially if you have already been held up with flight delays.
By booking your Gander car hire in advance you can avoid all this, Kasbah.com offers a wide range of cars, from a number of different car hire companies, which can be booked in three easy steps online.
If you would like to make a Gander car hire booking from anywhere outside the UK please use our worldwide car rental search, which will return car hire deals available to people outside the UK.
www.kasbah.com /cars.asp?carhire=Gander   (270 words)

  
 Gander Canada - Town Hall
Quick action by Gander firefighters averted a potentially serious incident when they responded to a major propane leak at a service station on the Trans Canada Highway.
Mayor Claude Elliott says he is confident a long-term solution for the financial viability of Gander International Airport can be developed in cooperation with local, provincial and federal stakeholders.
Then the Town of Gander may be looking for you.
www.gandercanada.com   (87 words)

  
 Gander, NF - 1959 - Narrative Report - National Archives of Canada
New International Terminal was officially opened by Her Majesty and afterward the royal visitors toured the Gander town site.
43731 F/L WSE Wood, AS/GOb, was TOS 72 GObC Detachment Gander, as OC on transfer from 54 GObC Detachment Peterborough, Ontario.
S/L FL Rowe, CO RCAF Station Gander, laid a wreath for the RCAF at the cenotaph.
www.pinetreeline.org /other/other18/other18y.html   (766 words)

  
 Albatross Hotel Gander
With one of the most popular dining rooms in Central Newfoundland and a cozy, inviting lounge, it makes The Albatross an ideal choice for the individual traveler or convention group.
Located directly on the Trans Canada Highway as it passes through the Town of Gander, the Hotel is just minutes away from Gander International Airport and just across the highway from the North Atlantic Aviation Museum.
The Gander Golf Course is just half a kilometer up the highway.
www.hotels.vc /canada/gander/187185.php   (291 words)

  
 CNW Group   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
Flights depart Toronto at 7:40 a.m., flying through Halifax to arrive in Gander at 1:15 p.m.
"We made the decision to add Gander to the Jetsgo network as part of our ongoing commitment to the people of Eastern Canada," said Michel Leblanc, President and CEO of Jetsgo.
"Gander will be an important addition to our existing Atlantic cities of Halifax, St. John's, Charlottetown, Moncton and Sydney.
www.newswire.ca /en/releases/archive/March2005/01/c9829.html   (290 words)

  
 770 Communications Research Squadron, Canadian Forces Base Gander
Like CFS Masset, Gander was substantially enlarged and upgraded in 1970; SIGINT operations at Coverdale, New Brunswick, were transferred to Gander in 1971.[2] As a result of this upgrade, the station's complement was increased substantially, probably to 300 or more military and civilian personnel.
In May 1977, however, control of Gander was transferred to Air Command, and 770 CRS became a lodger unit at the station (later upgraded to base).
In February 1994, it was announced that the SIGINT facilities at Gander will be converted to remote operations by 1997-98.
www.tscm.com /gander.html   (658 words)

  
 Firearm Buzz Review of Gander Mountain
Gander Mountain is a retail store chain currently located in Midwestern and Eastern states with plans to expand.
Gander Mountain has a different idea on how to use the web and has done an excellent job of implementing that idea.
One design item worth mentioning is that Gander Mountain asks you to select the store you most frequently visit and remembers that fact.
www.firearmbuzz.com /Firearm-Buzz/Review-cat.asp?media1Id=274   (677 words)

  
 Gander, NF - 1958 - Narrative Report - National Archives of Canada
One flight representing RCAF Station Gander participated in the Annual Memorial Day Parade held on the first Sunday of July.
161041 F/O JA Pottier, AS/FtrC, was TOS RCAF Station Gander on transfer from RCAF Station St. Sylvestre, Quebec.
Remembrance Day Commemoration ceremony arranged by the Gander Branch Canadian Legion included two flights from RCAF Station gander, also a group of Air Cadets.
www.pinetreeline.org /other/other18/other18w.html   (720 words)

  
 Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador - 5 Day Weather Forecast - Environment Canada
Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador - 5 Day Weather Forecast - Environment Canada
Observed at: Gander Int'l Airport 9 September 2006 7:30 PM NDT
Gander: Issued 4.00 PM NDT Saturday 9 September 2006
www.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca /scripts/citygen.pl?client=ECCDN_e&city=YQX   (71 words)

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