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World Pharmacists Day

World Pharmacists Day on September 25 is a celebration of every pharmacist, pharmaceutical scientist, and others who are part of this field. Four million people are engaged in this profession around the globe. World Pharmacists Day is thus not only a welcome event, but it is also a crucial holiday to honor the role these guys play in improving global health outcomes. The day is marked by events and activities sponsored by various governmental and non-governmental organizations. Globally, they all have one common goal — to increase awareness about pharmacists and their roles.

History of World Pharmacists Day

The ancient art of pharmacy probably began when someone somewhere first thought of applying the juice from leaves to heal a wound. There have also been Greek legends written centuries ago that spoke of gods being apothecaries or pharmacists. The Greek god of healing, Asclepius, delegated the compounding of his remedies to Hygieia, his apothecary or pharmacist.

For the longest time, healing and pharmacy went hand-in-hand and were often thought of as the same practice. The line between pharmacy and medicine began to be defined by the eighth century and was firmly established by the time the 17th century rolled along. Now, physicians could no longer prepare medications for their patients themselves. The field transformed yet again with the onslaught of World War II. New drugs were constantly introduced into the market, and the role of the pharmacist became more defined than ever.

Today’s pharmacist performs multiple vital duties. Their tasks include identifying and providing people with the right medication, overseeing stocking and restocking of medicines, and staying ahead of medicine expiry dates. This is probably why the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) established this day to honor all pharmacists. The premier global body to represent all pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists, the FIP aims to support the pharmacist network and the development of this profession. The reason behind the date for the annual celebrations can also be traced back to the FIP. According to the founders of this day, they wanted to honor the organization that was doing so much for pharmacists. This is why they picked the date the FIP was established — September 25, 1912.

World Pharmacists Day timeline

1618 The Oldest Drug Reference Book

Backed by King James I and used by the Royal College of Physicians, the book “Pharmacopoeia Londinensis” names and controls the sale of medicines.

1821 First Pharmacy College in the U.S.

The very first college to train pharmacists in America is the 'The Philadelphia College of Pharmacy' — now called Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science.

September 29, 1982 Changing the Way Pills Are Sold

Cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules kill seven people in Chicago after which tamper-resistant packaging becomes the new norm for pharmaceutical companies.

2008 An Artificial Pharmaceutical Assistant

The RIVA robotic device automatically prepares medicines, setting new pharmaceutical safety standards and reducing the chances of human error.

2009 An Idea Takes Root

At the International Pharmaceutical Federation's council meeting in Turkey, members float an idea to celebrate all pharmacists by founding a special World Pharmacists Day.

World Pharmacists Day FAQs

What is the theme of the World Pharmacist Day 2021?

The official theme for World Pharmacist Day 2021 was “Pharmacy: Always Trusted For Your Health,” to highlight how this part of the health sector — and its people — have always been trusted by the public.

What is national pharmacist day?

January 12 of each year is celebrated as National Pharmacist Day, to honor pharmacists and the work they do in the U.S.

Which country is the largest producer of pharmaceuticals?

Countries like China, Germany, the U.S., and Europe have consistently been the biggest producers of drugs and medicines over the past decades.

World Pharmacists Day Activities

Appreciate your pharmacist

Patronize local pharmacies

Learn about a pharmacist's role

We bet your local pharmacy has seen you through some very trying times. Show them your gratitude. Start with simple thanks and then move to advertise their awesome services to everyone you know.

Buy medicines and other available items from local pharmacies as much as you can. This way, you contribute towards keeping the place open and keep your pharmacist in a job.

What they do for the local community, how they've helped the global community, and which health services they are qualified to provide — learn all you can about this noble profession. Share this new information with everyone you know, so that they can celebrate this day too.

5 Cool Facts About Pharmacists

First-world pharmacists

Many pharmacists were famous people

The first commercial drug

The first pharmacy also sold traditional remedies

Ginger ale by accident

Around 90% of people in the U.S. live within five miles of a pharmacist — that's how many of these health professionals the country has.

Alexander Flemming (who discovered penicillin), Agatha Christie (world-famous crime author), and Hubert Humphrey (38th Vice President of the U.S.), are only some famous names who have also been pharmacists.

Pharmacists began selling the first mass-produced, pre-packaged drug called 'antipyrine' in 1883; by the 1900s, most medicines were sold by pharmacies this way.

Louis Dufilho, Jr., America's first licensed pharmacist, opened a pharmacy in New Orleans that sold Voodoo remedies, opium, and leeches, alongside traditional medicines.

A pharmacist named James Vernor was creating a mixture to calm the stomach when he accidentally made what would then be known as one of America's oldest soft drinks — 'Vernors Ginger Ale.'

Why We Love World Pharmacists Day

They're making the world richer

They're the most accessible

They make the world better

More than four million pharmacists worldwide had reportedly boosted the revenue of this market to around 1204.8 billion U.S.D! That's a big number, and it looks like it'll keep growing. We — and many governments, we're sure — love this positive growth.

Of all healthcare professionals, pharmacists are one of the easiest to get to. With a huge population of these professionals present worldwide, they have the potential and the opportunity to help people as soon as they are needed.

They readily use their expertise, knowledge, and skills to help us extract the best use from our medicines. Pharmacists are always ready to help, which is why we love that there's a special day dedicated to them.

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¿Sabías qué?

La Coca Cola ��Lectura rápida? Entérate de curiosidades en esta sección. #aperturaintelectual #sabiasqueaintelectual

La Coca Cola Durante algún tiempo ha existido una versión que dice que el refresco de cola más vendido en el mundo fue inicialmente de color verde, esto es totalmente falso, el color que conocemos hoy en día es exactamente el mismo desde su invención en 1886. Este refresco que nos ha acompañado por más de 130 años fue gracias a la curiosidad del Dr. John Stith Pemberton, un farmacéutico de…

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Blackpool - BBC One - November 11, 2004 - December 16, 2004

Musical / Drama / Crime (6 Episodes)

Running Time: 60 minutes

Stars:

David Morrissey as Ripley Holden

Georgia Taylor as Shyanne Holden

Sarah Parish as Natalie Holden

David Tennant as D.I. Peter Carlisle

Thomas Morrison as Danny Holden

Steve Pemberton as Adrian Marr

David Bradley as Hallworth

Bryan Dick as D.C. Blythe

Kevin Doyle as Steve

John Thomson as Terry Corlette

David Hounslow as D.C.I. Jim Allbright

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Title: Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Rating: PG-13

Director: Tim Burton

Cast: Eva Green, Asa Butterfield, Samuel L. Jackson, Judi Dench, Rupert Everett, Chris O’Dowd, Allison Janney, Ella Purnell, Terence Stamp, Milo Parker, Cameron King, Finlay MacMillan, Callum Wilson, Kim Dickens, Lauren McCrostie, Pixie Davies, Georgia Pemberton, Raffiella Chapman

Release year: 2016

Genres: family, drama, fantasy, adventure

Blurb: A teenager finds himself transported to an island, where he must help protect a group of orphans with special powers from creatures intent on destroying them.

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W.I.P Introduction

Genre: Young adult contemporary fantasy Current status: Completed, published 20/08/2023 Synopsis: Blanchard academy is a boarding school for the most elite students across the country. However before it was a school for child prodigies, it was home to the very private Blanchard family. That is until they disappeared one night in 1889. For fans of: Marauders, Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar children, The inheritance games.

Characters:

In 1886....

Isabella Holloway: First born heir to the Holloway fortune, Isabella was taken in by the Blanchard family after a failed attempt on her life.

Jacob Blanchard: Middle child of the Blanchard family, Jacob finds Isabella and her brother in the woods one day and offers them sancturary.

Joseph Blanchard: The eldest Blanchard, slightly standoffish, the only Blanchard that lives in the city.

Today...

Ivy O'Connor: A student at Blanchard academy, incredibly smart, incredibly competitive.

Noah Pemberton: Newest student at blanchard academy, in the words of Will Hunt 'ridiculously rich, he was Ivy’s only equal when it came to their intelligence. Equally stubborn aswell they’ve been rivals for years'

Amelia and Will Hunt: The Hunt twins have been friends with Noah and Ivy since childhood. Complete opposites, Will is an art student and a prankster while Amy is a scientist who keeps to herself.

Georgia King: Artist and baking extraordinaire, Georgia king is one of the newer editions to the friend group at Blanchard academy. However recently she has been acting suspicious with secret trips to a beachside town.

Tom Price: Will's partner in crime in pranking antics, and also the one person no one knows how he got into Blanchard academy.

Sneak peak:

Before 

May 30th, 1889 

Isabelle could not think straight, there was too much going on at once. Thunder bellowed through the house. She was scrambling together all that she could with the limited visibility she had in the dark room. She let out a huff, her breath appearing before her. Too many thoughts were running through her mind at once but none of them were loud enough to hear. 

All of a sudden a loud bang was let off in the distance. 

She looked up for a second but realised quickly that she had no time to waste and desperately grabbed for her stuff. Eventually, she managed to get everything packed and was about to run out of her bedroom when she realized. “Shit” she breathed out. She had almost left her most important possessions. 

She dropped her bag and ran straight to the bay window, fiddling around with the wooden panels under the cushioning. That is when two boys ran into the room, one her age and one slightly younger. “Oh thank god you’re okay, they are in the main house we have to go, now!” The older one cried. 

Isabelle looked back to the panel and decided to leave it. Hoping that one day she would return. She ran to the door and grabbed her case with one hand and take the older boy’s hand as they ran through the house. 

“We need to go out the back” He muttered, dragging two others to the back of the house and breaking the door open. The three of them ran out of the house towards the woods. A scream of a young girl rang out from the larger house. The three of them stopped in their tracks at the mouth of the woods. 

The boy looked at Isabelle with remorse. No words needed to be said, she knew what he was thinking, she shook her head, feeling her eyes well up. “Jacob no it’s too dangerous, they’ll kill you” She cried. He placed both of his hands on her shoulders. “Take Peter and run, run far, and don’t look back” He instructed. “Jacob” her voice came out as a whisper.

“Promise me you won’t come back” he demanded. 

“I can’t lose you,” she responded. “We will find each other again” He kissed her forehead. “I swear” Isabelle leaned into his touch. “Now run” he stepped away from them. “RUN!” He yelled before running to the house. Isabelle froze in place, her brother then tugged at her arm “Let’s go” he said, breaking her trance. 

So they ran, and they ran, and they ran. 

They eventually managed to catch a ride in a carriage that happened to be passing by on the other side of the woods. It was then that it hit her. 

She had just lost everything.

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DC Character Birthdays

The dates in parentheses are for when the character has multiple canon birthdays. I’ll keep editing as it’s not done.

January

3: Jim Corrigan

5: Jim Gordon

7: Sandra Knight

8: Queen Hippolyte

16: Wally West (November 11)

17: Kent Nelson

26: Kate Kane (March 21), Cassandra Cain

27: Al Pratt

29: Arthur Curry

31: Mera Curry

February

5: Tasmia Malor

8: Tenzil Kem

9: Rex Mason

10: Greg Sanders

11: Rokk Krinn

18: Eobard Thawne

19: Bruce Wayne (March 30, April 7, April 25, May 27, October 7)

20: Hal Jordan

21: Jo Nah

24: Dirk Morgna

26: Atlanna

29: Clark Kent, Billy Batson (December 23)

March

6: Garth of Shayeris, Dick Grayson (March 20, March 21, October 24, November 11, December 1)

8: Zatara

11: Lee Travis

12: Perry White

13: Mick Rory

14: Selina Kyle, Barry Allen (March 19, May 13)

19: Barry Allen (March 14, May 13)

20: Dick Grayson (March 6, March 21, October 24, November 11, December 1)

21: Kate Kane (January 26), Dick Grayson (March 6, March 20, October 24, November 11, December 1)

22: Diana Prince

23: James Jesse

24: Lydda Jath

27: Lar Gand

28: Happy Terrill

30: Katar Hol, Bruce Wayne (February 19, April 7, April 25, May 27, October 7)

31: Arthur Curry jr., Alfred Pennyworth (April 8, August 16)

April

3: Jay Garrick

4: Darell Dane

5: Chuck Taine

6: Brainiac

7: Bruce Wayne (January 19, March 30, April 25, May 27, October 7)

8: Alfred Pennyworth (March 31, August 16)

9: Sargon

10: Dinah Lance

11: Linda Danvers

19: Samuel Scudder

21: Tanya Wazzo

25: Bruce Wayne (January 19, March 30, April 7, May 27, October 7)

26: Donna Troy

28: Uncle Dudley

May

3: Maxwell Jensen

5: Condo Arlik

7: Freddy Freeman

8: Jack Ryder

13: Barry Allen (March 14, March 19)

18: Charles Mcnider

19: Digger Harkness

20: Zatanna Zatara

21: Beautia Savana

25: other Diana Prince

26: Ralph Dibny

27: Bruce Wayne (January 19, March 30, April 7, April 25, October 7)

June

1:Carter Hall

3: Salu Digby

4: Mark Mardon

19: Shayera

22: Thomas Peterson

27: Terry McGinnis (August 10, August 18)

July

2: Tawky Tawny

7: Johnny Thunder

9: Ray Palmer

10: Drake Burroughs

17: Lana Lang

19: Tim Drake

20: Al Desmond

21: Staq Maylen

25: Lucy Lane

26: Oswald Cobblepot

August

1: Joker

6: Kid Eternity

7: Morgan Edge

9: Damian Wayne

10: Terry McGinnis (June 27, August 18)

13: Duke Thomas

15: Ral Benem

16: Ira West, Alfred Pennyworth (March 31, April 8), Jason Todd

17: Lois Lane

18: Wing, Terry McGinnis (June 27, August 10)

20: Jan Arrah

21: Shiera Sanders

September

1: Pa Kent

10: Reep Daggle

11: Roy Raymond

12: Ted Grant, Jefferson Pierce

13: Thaddeus Savana Jr

18: Val Armorr

22: Kara Zor-El

23: Barbara Gordon

26: Sandy Hawkins

27: Iris West

28: Lex Luthor

October

2: Alan Scott (October 13)

5: Luornu Durgo

7: Bruce Wayne (February 19, March 30, April 7, April 25, May 27)

13: Alan Scott (October 2)

17: John Stewart

19: Magnificus Sivana

20: Terry Sloane

22: Thom Kallor

24: Dick Grayson (March 6, March 20, March 21, November 11, December 1)

26: Lois Barnett

28: Blackhawk

30: Dexter Miles

November

1: Roy Harper

3: Wesley Dodds

5: Rex Tyler

6: Boston Brand

7: Martha Kent

10: Garth Ranzz, Ayla Ranzz

11: Dick Grayson (March 6, March 20, March 21, October 24, December 1), Wally West (January 16)

15: Richard Grey jr

16: Johnathan Crane

19: Lyle Norg

21: Kamandi

22: Abra Kadabra

23: Imra Ardeen

29: Jimmy Olsen

30: Dag Wentim

December

1: Dick Grayson (March 6, March 20, March 21, October 24, November 11)

3: Adam Strange

5: Dr. Mind

7: Harvey Dent

8: Nura Nal

9: Oliver Queen

11: Len Snart

13: Sylvester Pemberton

14: Ulu Vakk

16: Leena Thorul

18: Ted Knight

19: Princess Projectra

22: Brek Bannin

23: Mary Batson, Billy Batson (February 29)

27: Sir Justin

29: Georgia Sivana

30: Qeurl Dox

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Here's a description of Coca Cola:

Name: Coca Cola

Type: Carbonated Soft Drink

Origin: Atlanta, Georgia, USA (1886)

Founder: John Pemberton

Iconic Logo: Spencerian script

Famous Slogan: "Taste the Feeling" (and previously "The Real Thing" and "Open Happiness")

Available in: Over 200 countries worldwide

Varieties: Regular, Diet, Zero Sugar, Cherry, Vanilla, Coke with Lime, and more

Description: Coca Cola is a sweet, fizzy, and refreshing drink made with carbonated water, sugar, caffeine, caramel color, and natural flavors.

Would you like more information? Coca Cola is a carbonated soft drink founded in 1886 by John Pemberton. It's a sweet, fizzy, and refreshing beverage made with carbonated water, sugar, caffeine, and natural flavors. Iconic logo and slogans like "Taste the Feeling" and "The Real Thing" make it recognizable worldwide

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Coca-Cola: From Pharmacist's Tonic to Global Icon

Origin Story Coca-Cola’s journey began on May 8, 1886, in Atlanta, Georgia, when Dr. John Stith Pemberton, a pharmacist, created a unique syrup. Seeking a remedy for his morphine addiction, Pemberton concocted a mixture of coca leaf extract and kola nut, which he initially marketed as a medicinal tonic. The first glass of Coca-Cola was sold at Jacobs’ Pharmacy, where it was mixed with carbonated…

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John Stith Pemberton - El Inventor de Coca-Cola 🥤✨

John Stith Pemberton, nacido el 8 de julio de 1831 en Knoxville, Georgia, Estados Unidos 🇺🇸, es conocido mundialmente como el inventor de la bebida Coca-Cola. Su creación ha tenido un impacto duradero en la industria de bebidas y la cultura popular global.

Pemberton, un farmacéutico de profesión, buscaba desarrollar una bebida medicinal que ayudara a aliviar sus dolores tras haber sido herido en la Guerra Civil Americana. En 1886, en su laboratorio en Atlanta, Georgia, Pemberton creó un jarabe a base de extracto de hojas de coca y nuez de cola, mezclado con agua carbonatada. Inicialmente, la bebida se comercializó como un tónico medicinal llamado "French Wine Coca."

Cuando Atlanta implementó la prohibición del alcohol en 1886, Pemberton modificó su fórmula para crear una bebida no alcohólica. El resultado fue Coca-Cola, una bebida que rápidamente ganó popularidad por su sabor único y refrescante. El nombre y el icónico logotipo de Coca-Cola fueron creados por el socio de Pemberton, Frank M. Robinson.

Aunque Pemberton vendió los derechos de su fórmula a varios socios debido a problemas financieros y de salud, su invención sentó las bases para la que se convertiría en una de las marcas más reconocidas y valiosas del mundo. Coca-Cola sigue siendo un símbolo de innovación y éxito comercial.

John Stith Pemberton falleció el 16 de agosto de 1888, pero su legado perdura en cada botella de Coca-Cola disfrutada alrededor del mundo.

#JohnPemberton #CocaCola #Innovación #Historia #Bebidas

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National Pharmacist Day

In the world of medication experts, these professionals ensure prescriptions are on point and everyone's health is in good hands.

National Pharmacist Day implores everyone to take a moment to think of all those important people who work as pharmacists. These are people whose job it is to mostly see people when they are sick with a cold or cough, need a refill on that asthma inhaler or even have a hangover. Or perhaps when someone has run out of toothpaste.

In any case, these helpful folks are able to assist people all over the world to feel better, even though they mostly only see them at their worst. So, now it’s time to learn about and celebrate National Pharmacist Day!

History of National Pharmacist Day

The practice of pharmacy got its start in ancient times when plants were used as drugs, and the practitioners might have been known as herbalists. Pharmacy even has roots in the Greek legend about Asclepius, the god of the art of healing.

The separation of physicians and pharmacy dates back to 1683 in Bruges, Belgium, where a law was enacted forbidding doctors from making medication for patients. By 1751, when Ben Franklin helped to establish the first hospital in the United States, Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, the first pharmacy was created in the US.

The role of the pharmacists changed significantly after World War II when the science behind drug development began changing rapidly.

Today, the pharmacists aren’t not responsible for actually making the pills and potions, but for storing them, fulfilling them with correct dosage, offering advice to patients, watching for mistakes or drug interactions and other duties that are vital to the health of billions of people all over the world.

How To Celebrate National Pharmacist Day

Looking for ways to get involved with National Pharmacists Day? Here are some great ideas to get started:

Visit a Pharmacist Just to Thank Them

Know a Pharmacist or a student of Pharmacy? Well, get out there and thank them on this important day.

In fact, perhaps on this special day, National Pharmacists Day, it would be a delightful idea to take a moment to visit a pharmacy with a smile on your face and a healthy bounce to your step – it’s certain to be a surprise to them! Pop up to the counter without a need for a medical refill or to buy cough syrup. Simply step up and tell them that it’s National Pharmacists Day and they deserve to be thanked!

Learn Some Important Facts About Pharmacists

Not sure what the person wearing that white coat does? Here are some interesting facts that might help people to understand a bit better:

Pharmacists Hold Doctorate Degrees At least in the United States, since the year 2000, all practicing pharmacists must hold a Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy Degree). In addition, they complete 1-3 years of residency and fellowship training.

Pharmacists Can Administer Vaccines All 50 of the United States allow pharmacists to administer at least some vaccines. Annual flu shots are the most common immunizations that pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can administer.

Pharmacists Help with Medication Management When a patient is seeing several doctors, particularly for chronic conditions, it can get confusing when they are taking a variety of different medications. Pharmacists offer Medication Therapy Management (MTM) to help patients optimize their drug therapy resulting in improved outcomes.

Pharmacists Are Highly Accessible While getting to a doctor may be difficult or far away, 90% of Americans live within 5 miles of a pharmacy.

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Coca-Cola is an iconic carbonated soft drink known worldwide for its distinctive taste and branding. Created in 1886 by pharmacist John Pemberton, it's one of the most recognizable beverages globally

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Coke Adds Life-But Only for So Long

Next to sweet tea, grits, and the MoonPie, the greatest southern invention is Coca-Cola. Dr. John S. Pemberton, a Columbus pharmacist, developed the original formula for Coke syrup, which is still a secret recipe. Legend claims there is only one copy in existence and it is kept in a closely guarded location, more secure than the Declaration of Independence.

Pemberton's home and apothecary are preserved on 7th Street, complete with a Pemberton mannequin and re-created pharmacy. At his death in 1888, he was interred in the family plot in Linwood Cemetery, his slab engraved with ORIGINATOR OF COCA-COLA. Contrary to popular belief, Coke never contained cocaine, and the rumor that Pemberton was a morphine addict is also probably untrue. His greatest sin on this earth was selling the fabulous formula for only $1,175.

Also in Linwood is a large monument to the Moffett family, whose patriarch was a physician famous for developing Teethina Powder, an aid for infants. This monument has developed a strange phenomenon: a group of greenish ghostly faces. Mildew forming on the front of the stone resembles a man's face. If you happen to pass in front of the marker and walk off in either direction along the road, the eyes will appear to follow you, according to Jan Doolittle Page, whose website explores weird places in west central Georgia. And it gets weirder. "When you look at that image to the left of his head, kind of in the background, there appears to be an arm with a smoking pistol pointed toward the back of his head," Jan Page reports. "Mom and I did some research and found out that two duels played an important part in his life." On one side of the monument appears the image of a man with a bushy beard and a cap. On the other side is a woman with a full head of hair, a witchlike chin and nose, and a full skirt. Not exactly a couple with whom you'd like to spend eternity.

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The History of Coca Cola

To get an understanding of the Coca Cola branding I went all the ay back and had a look at the history of the brand and how it was first made. I made some bullet points of the important information.

Created in Atlanta, Georgia on 8th May 1886 by Dr John Stith Pemberton who was a local pharmacist.

Dr Pemberton made the syrup where he sampled it at Jacobs’ Pharmacy, the feedback he received was “excellent”, so he started selling it for five cents a glass as a soda fountain drink.

The drink was a mix of carbonated water and the new syrup mixture that was described as “Delicious and Refreshing”. This is still a theme that is used today for Coca-Cola.

Frank M Robinson, who is Dr Pemberton’s partner and bookkeeper, he thought that “the two cs would look well in advertising”. He then created the hand drawn Coca-Cola logo which is still the same to this day and is easily recognisable anywhere around the world.

To advertise the drink to the public they used hand-painted oilcloth signs with the Coca-Cola logo in large. It also had the word “Drink” on it to tell the public that it was a new drink for soda fountain refreshment.

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La spesa resistente

Breve storia del mito per eccellenza: la Coca Cola

È una storia che parte lenta. Siamo nel 1863, in qualche parte della Francia. Angelo Mariani crea una ricetta realizzata macerando delle foglie di Coca nel vino Bordeaux. L’ispirazione gli viene dopo aver letto un saggio dello scienziato Paolo Mantegazza di Monza. Nel testo, il medico italiano elogia le proprietà medicinali della pianta peruviana, avendola osservata e sperimentata durante un lungo soggiorno in Perù. Lo so, sto cercando di arrampicarmi sugli specchi per rivendicare un lontano contributo italiano alla Coca Cola, che ovviamente non esiste.

La bevanda di Angelo Mariani, conosciuta anche come Vino Mariani, una volta in commercio ha larga diffusione ed è conosciuta in tutto il mondo. Molte le celebrità ad apprezzarla, tra le quali: Papa Leone XIII e Pio X; lo Zar di Russia, il Principe di Galles, il presidente statunitense Mc Kinley e anche lo scrittore Emile Zola, autore de Il ventre di Parigi.

Preparazione

La bibita, si ricavava macerando sessanta grammi di foglie di coca in un litro di Bordeaux per circa dieci ore. La percentuale di cocaina per litro era tra i centocinquanta e i trecento milligrammi, per cui un bicchiere ne conteneva tra i venticinque e i cinquanta. Dosi infinitesimali. Il dottor Mariani apre sedi del prodotto in Europa e anche negli Stati Uniti, e comincia a vantare diversi imitatori. In seguito, la bevanda resta in commercio fino alla metà del ‘900 per poi essere progressivamente ritirata dagli eredi.

Stati Uniti

Vatti a fidare dei medici. Poco più di venti anni dopo l’intuizione di Mariani, un altro farmacista, John Stith Pemberton, ad Atlanta in Georgia, per rimediare ai fastidi del mal di testa e alleviare dalla spossatezza, (1886), pensa a una bevanda che si ispira al Vino Mariani.

Al posto dell’alcol, causa il proibizionismo vigente in Georgia nel 1886 (la cocaina fu rimossa dalla bevanda nel 1905 per una grande percentuale ed eliminata progressivamente dopo il 1929, in pratica scartando l’elemento psicotropo dalle foglie), utilizza estratti di noci di Cola, una pianta dei tropici. È ovviamente dovuto all’unione delle foglie di coca con l’estratto di cola, la derivazione del nome.

Se John Stith Pemberton avesse immaginato le prospettive dell’affare, avrebbe senz’altro pianificato un progetto. Il medico si reca alla farmacia Jacobs con un assaggio della sua bevanda. Qui è gustata e messa in commercio. Allo sciroppo di Pemberton, fu presto aggiunta acqua gassata, raggiungendo il gusto oggi conosciuto.

Era Candler

Il farmacista di Atlanta, però, oltre all’accumulo di debiti, non aveva ben chiaro il potenziale della bevanda e nemmeno il senso degli affari.

Non ne era sprovvisto, invece, Asa Candler, abile imprenditore, che in poco tempo, dopo aver acquistato le quote della società da Pemberton, oltre alle piccole percentuali che costui aveva già ceduto a piccoli commercianti, divenne il proprietario di Coca Cola company, il cui marchio fu registrato all’Ufficio Brevetti degli Stati Uniti nel 1893.

In quella che è definita l’era Candler, il quale era ben cosciente dell’importanza della pubblicità da potenziare notevolmente il settore marketing, nel 1895 la Coca Cola è bevuta in ogni angolo degli Stati Uniti d’America; nel 1899 comincia l’imbottigliamento su scala industriale (fino a quel momento, stiamo trattando di bibita al bicchiere). Nel successivo ventennio si passa da due stabilimenti d’imbottigliamento nel paese, a oltre mille.

Woodruff

Fu però, dopo il 1919, con l’acquisto della società da parte di un gruppo d’imprenditori capeggiati da Ernest Woodruff, e, nel 1923, con l’elezione del figlio Robert a presidente, che le sorti del colosso americano iniziarono l’espansione che si arriva fino ai nostri giorni. Perfino lo scoppio della seconda guerra mondiale, fu un’opportunità di veicolare la bibita in ogni parte del mondo. Robert Woodruff s’impegnò personalmente affinché ogni soldato americano potesse acquistare una bottiglietta di Coca Cola per cinque centesimi, ovunque si trovasse.

Terzo millennio

Nel mercato globale la Coca Cola è certamente un simbolo, ma di cosa, è complicato stabilirlo con imparzialità. Per certi aspetti, è indice di democratizzazione, perché, per parafrasare Andy Warhol, la bibita è la stessa per il ricco e per il meno abbiente. Da un diverso punto di vista, manifesta lo strapotere industriale per antonomasia.

Nei supermercati, grazie a specifici accordi commerciali che il largo consumo gli permette, la Coca Cola può disporre di spazi espositivi superiori a qualunque altro marchio per cui, competere con Coca Cola, è impresa titanica.

L’impatto sull’immaginazione collettiva è totalizzante. Nel bene o nel male, è impossibile pensare a un mondo senza Coca Cola. Intere generazioni sono nate, cresciute con la Coca Cola. La Fanta, la Sprite (tutti marchi della company), e appunto la Cola, erano le bevande principali delle feste da adolescenti. Era una cosa che potevi bere sia col dolce, che col salato e anche senza mangiare. Refrigerava, effettivamente, ma non toglieva la sete: alimentava il bisogno e non volevi nient’altro che Coca Cola. Questo, a parte la riservatezza sulla ricetta, il suo segreto.

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Sexual adventure 

Like the Netherlands, prostitution is legal in Curaçao. 

Near the airport is an adult resort called Campo Alegre (Happy Camp), a jaw-droppingly enormous brothel. 

Because of the shape and color of the logo, locals discretely refer to the camp as "The Green Leaf.” 

The $6 admission fee (they don't check identification) is so worth the adventure. 

The sprawling open-air property was originally an army encampment. 

And it has recently undergone considerable refurbishment: There's a sleek high-speed Internet cafe, a gift shop, a clothing boutique (that sells Falcon's Mike Branson dildos), a massage parlor, an S/M dungeon, a business center, a lounge bar and even a water fountain.

Campo Alegre is like a small town — with boulevards that guests can stroll through as they pass by the tiny 1940s cabins where the prostitutes live. 

Except for a couple of restricted trips per week, the women are not permitted to leave, less they start independently cutting their own deals. 

The employees keep in shape at the gym. 

And after a sweaty workout, guests can watch them rinse off through the glass-walled shower stall. Upon a recent visit, I was told that I had just missed the annual "community day" — where locals are invited to inspect Happy Camp and see how well maintained it is. 

Apparently, parents are encouraged to bring the kids. 

Corporate sponsorship is big at Campo Allegre. 

Huge neon-lit beer signs arch across the boulevards. But my Dallas civic pride burst with joy when I stumbled across gigantic meticulously tiled Coca-Cola logo. 

In case y'all didn’t know, the first batch of Coke ever bottled came from Deep Ellum in 1902. 

As I looked at the cabin directly in front of the Coke logo, an enormous dildo proudly stood inside the windowsill.

The vibe at Campo Allegre is strictly hetero. 

However, during the Wednesday night strip shows, the johns apparently get a little frisky and the men are known to cruise each other — however, the down-low scene there appears way too dangerous for a tourist to dare attempt.

Original Site of the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Dallas

One of the first companies in the nation granted franchise rights for the distribution of Coca-Cola in bottles, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Dallas produced the city's first bottle of Coca-Cola on this site on June 10, 1902.

J.T. Lupton of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was the principal owner, with an initial investment of $5,000.

Three employees handled the entire operation. They were: R.D. Twinam, company manager; Mr. Dixon, the bookkeeper; and Fred Welsh, who operated the bottling machine.

The employees sold 37 cases on the first day of production and delivered them in a one-horse wagon.

In the bottling process, glass Coca-Cola bottles were filled by using a hand-operated, foot-powered machine that held two bottles, one beneath the syrup and the other under the filling head for the carbonated water, where the bottles also were capped.

Bottles were reused and had to be hand-washed by putting cleaning fluid and steel pellets, similar to gunshot, into the bottles and shaking them vigorously.

By 1905, sales of Coca-Cola had increased such that the company moved the bottling plant to 1800 Wood Street.

From its small beginnings here in Deep Ellum, the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Dallas, later renamed the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of North Texas, grew to more than 2,600 employees in 19 locations by its centennial in Dallas in 2002. (2002) 

The Universal Drink

How Coca-Cola came to rule the world. In the fizzy world of carbonated beverages, today marked a notable anniversary.

On May 8, 1886, a pharmacist in Georgia named John Pemberton sold the first glass of Coca-Cola, inaugurating what is arguably the most successful product in history.

According to the beverage maker, Pemberton sold nine servings per day during the soft drink’s first year; by the time The New Yorker’s E. J. Kahn wrote about it, in 1959, that number had soared to forty thousand servings every minute.

European royalty drank it; so had Hitler.

The Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie imported special deliveries on his imperial plane—or he did, that is, until a bottling plant opened in Addis Ababa.

Despite the company’s astonishing rise, the quintessentially American creation was not without detractors.

Critics across the political spectrum derided Coke’s sweeping expansion, identifying “a new type of imperialism” in the form of “Coca-Colonialism.”

The Second World War had played a major role in the company’s global spread, but the Cold War was proving a serious obstacle.

(Although the Iron Curtain had a few cracks: Soviet-bloc athletes guzzled more Coke than anyone else at the 1956 Olympics, in Australia.)

At the end of the article, Kahn jokes that Coca-Cola might prove the key to global peace—a prophecy that didn’t come to pass, unfortunately, but one that did anticipate the company’s iconic “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” ad campaign, which launched a little more than a decade later.