Weck jar Weck jar A Weck jar is a molded glass jar used in canning to preserve food. It is popularly used for jam preservation, for its minimal look and foolproof rubber gasket with a glass lid. Weck jars were created by the J. WECK Company in Germany, who began selling them in 1895. They were initially sold in Germany and began selling outside of Germany in 1902. It soon became the most popular home canning system in Germany and Europe. This system uses glass jars (200 ml–1.5 l), reusable rubber seals, and glass lids. During the canning process the lids are
Mark S. Fowler Mark S. Fowler Mark S. Fowler (born October 6, 1941) served as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission from May 18, 1981 to April 17, 1987. Appointed by Ronald Reagan, he led repeal of the Fairness Doctrine and spearheaded the deregulatory trend in telecommunications policy, and was a proponent of deregulation of television stations, and radio ownership laws. Fowler was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He received both his Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from the University of Florida. Fowler was a communications counsel at the law firm of Latham & Watkins LLP from 1987 until 2000 FCC. He was