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Battling the Beauty Myth in Argentina
By AnyBody member Sharon Haywood
María Pérez (pseudonym), a 34-year-old Argentine, works as a sales clerk in a clothing store in the capital of Buenos Aires, but she doesn't wear the clothes she sells. She's a size 46 (UK 18/US 16) and the largest size her store offers is 38 (UK 10/US 8). She told AnyBody, "The only clothes that I can find to fit are imported name brands like Levis but they're really expensive, at least twice the cost of an Argentine brand. The problem is, I can't fit into any Argentine brands. There aren't that many speciality shops for larger sizes and even then the clothing is quite boring, not fashionable at all." She deals with the problem by asking friends who travel to North America or Europe to bring her back the clothes she wants.
Kasandra Shay, a 40-year-old American living in the province of Buenos Aires wears a US size 6-8 (UK 10-12) and said, "it's impossible to find anything that fits." She told AnyBody that for the last three years she has resided in Argentina she only buys clothes when visiting the States. "I feel like if you aren't five feet tall and an absolute stick with twigs for arms and legs, (and no hips), then clothes just aren't for you."
Luciana La Morgia, a 34-year-old Argentine residing in the capital of Buenos Aires, doesn't know what her size is. Depending on where she buys her clothes, her size ranges from a 30 to a 40 (UK 2-12/US 0-10), sometimes even in the same store. She stated that it is challenging to find clothes that fit properly and said that women's clothing in Argentina "is made for little dolls and girls without hips."
According to Monique Altschul, the executive director of the feminist organisation Fundación Mujeres en Igualdad (Women in Equality Foundation), approximately 70% Argentine women have difficulty finding clothes that fit. As a result, women have no choice but to shop at speciality stores that carry larger sizes, but in Argentina, fashion and larger sizes are not congruous. By comparison, women in the UK and the US can shop at popular and style-conscious chains like Marks & Spencer or specialists such as Evans and Lane Bryant. AnyBody also spoke with Dr. Mabel Bello, the executive director of ALUBA, Argentina's Association Against Bulimia and Anorexia who said, "Argentina has the second highest rate of eating disorders in the world … and 95% of its women believe they are fat." Taking such facts into consideration, the lack of a full range of clothing sizes isn't just an inconvenience. It's feeding a national health crisis.
Activists and key governmental forces recognised the problem and lobbied for change. In December 2005, legislators implemented the country's first size law (la Ley de Talles) for the province of Buenos Aires, which covers the extensive suburbs outside of the country's capital. The law states that retailers of clothing for teens must stock sizes 38 to 48 (UK 10-20/US 8-18) of all items available for purchase. It also mandates that sizes small, medium, and large, and sizes 1 through 4 be abolished. Furthermore, every size must be accompanied by a ticket that specifies bust, waist, and hip measurements that adhere to standards set by the National Institute for Normalisation and Certification, otherwise known as IRAM. The penalties for noncompliance include fines and even store closure. Argentine consumers and activists applauded the legislation. But the celebration didn't last long.
In 2007, Fundación Mujeres en Igualdad (MEI) conducted a follow-up of store compliance at one of the province's largest shopping malls, Unicenter, which revealed discouraging findings. Most stores carried only up to a size 42 (UK 14/US 12); various store employees asserted that they did not carry size 48 (UK 20/US 18); and a good number of retailers had incorrectly labelled the sizes of clothing items in which larger sizes were actually a size or two smaller than stated. Furthermore, none of the size labels included the IRAM-specified bodily measurements, and the majority of store employees were not aware of IRAM's norms. Shortly after its inspection, MEI contacted the 100 representatives appointed by the Consumer Advocate's office to enquire about their monitoring activities. Only two officers responded, stating that they had conducted educational campaigns with store owners and had subsequently issued fines and temporary store closures for those retailers who failed to conform with the law. After MEI's assessment, the organisation calculated that the current compliance rate sits at 25% due to minimal to non-existent government monitoring and enforcement.
The problem of noncompliance is threefold. First, designers, manufacturers, and retailers staunchly oppose the law. Designers told the country's national newspaper La Nación that the law was "nonsense." Manufacturers state they cannot afford the additional raw materials and extra labour required to produce a full range of sizes. Shop owners assert that it is not economically feasible to increase their on-hand stock. Altschul of MEI concurred that their concerns are valid: "They need loans to help them make the transition." Bello of ALUBA, who advised the Senate on both the provincial and the capital size laws, believes enforcement would be more successful if retailers were provided with incentives, rather than punishments by fines: "I believe taking the stance that the retailers are guilty of this situation is a strategic error." She added that the size law could act as a catalyst for further awareness and education surrounding body image issues if it were regulated differently.
The second barrier to size law compliance is corruption. During MEI's inspection at Unicenter, the organisation reported that many store employees were reluctant to offer information for fear of losing their jobs; however, some staff explained that monthly inspections ceased when inspectors "made deals" with store owners. Bello reinforced such realities by stating, "It's very difficult to regulate the law where corruption exists and inspectors receive bribes." Additionally, Altschul reported that a representative from the Consumer Advocate's office pressured the organisation to cease their lobbying efforts. She said, "They told us that if we insisted on this law we would only be doing damage to our own neighbourhood because they [the retailers] would need to move to another neighbourhood." Shortly thereafter, Altschul said that the Secretary of Commerce for the province of Buenos Aires called a meeting with MEI and echoed the same message, encouraging the organisation to sympathise with manufacturers and retailers.
The resistance from manufacturers, retailers, and the Consumer Advocate's office reveals the third and most relevant barrier to seeing the law enforced: Argentina's commitment to the beauty myth. Bello said that in Argentina "we are slaves to image. Appearances are more important than who a person is. We have to look a certain way, be a certain person. This is our cultural imperative." The executive director of MEI cited an example of her country's bias against fat illustrated in a particular Argentine brand of jeans: "They have jeans that young girls love but the brand only carries up to size 42, and for sizes higher than that, the size ticket reads 'anonymous.'" She also told AnyBody that the Spanish-based clothing retailer Zara has a store in Unicenter shopping mall in the province of Buenos Aires that was legally granted permission to not comply with the size law. Altschul said, "I've been to Zara stores in Berlin, Athens, Washington, DC and Switzerland and they have all sizes. But not in Buenos Aires."
Glorification of thinness is not a phenomenon exclusive to this South American country. In North America, an example of size discrimination can be found at the teen and women's clothing store American Apparel. Activists and consumers alike have criticised the wildly popular retailer for not stocking many of their clothing items over a US size 6 (UK 8). Brianne Widaman of the body activism movement Revolution of Real Women in the United States stated, "American Apparel is not the first company to do this, but they are currently one of the most popular and most obvious examples of undisclosed size limitation … its lack of size diversity on its racks begins to come across as elitist and size-shaming." The Argentine fashion industry is sending the exact same message as American Apparel: If you want to be fashionable, you must be thin.
According to Altschul, the Argentine Senate takes the issue seriously. In December 2009, the Senate passed a size law for adults within the capital of Buenos Aires; at present, enforcement is pending budget allocations. Additionally, a national size law for adults is currently under review in the Senate. MEI believes they are "good laws but the problem is how to translate them into public policy." Until then, consumers must make their voices heard. MEI recommends that shoppers file a formal complaint when they discover their clothing size is unavailable. Altschul admits that the Consumer Advocate's office demands a lot of consumers: Each consumer complaint must be submitted in writing accompanied by a notarised copy. MEI will continue to lobby against what Altschul calls "pure discrimination" but without the unified support of the public, change is not forthcoming. Bello believes that education is the answer. In a culture where Bello said, "mothers want to look like their daughters," achieving size law compliance isn't just a political issue. It's a public health emergency.
Note: Endangered Species, an international body image summit organised by AnyBody, will raise the issue of the size law in Buenos Aires on March 16, 2011. Visit www.anybodyargentina.org for more information.


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It's funny as JFK is classed as an attacking full back however doesn't look like scoring or creating. The way our team is this is critical to goals and with him and Martins offering nowt it means we are easy to play against as we try and do it all through s congested middle of the field.
He isnt classed as one, he is one.. see his under 23games this year and last, see his england under 23 games.. its why he is likened to Coleman, and is known as Coleman mk2.to me it looks like he has been ordered to punt the ball from deep(not his strong suit, his strong points are well..lets say Coleman-esque hence why he is compared to him a lot) He looks like he is trying to hard, earlier on in the season he was running down the line, doing 1-2s and getting to the bi line, since Allardyce has taken charge the BEST part of his game has been nullified. Kennys an average defender at best, but what he has got is his attacking play. Sam's making him look like Martina mk2.holgate made some vital interceptions yesterday, plus the goal. Williams was playing as a CM, left on his own against 2 WBA attackers. Again, Holgate has shown he can bring the ball out comfotabley(he did a pirouette Fellaini style and drove into the wba half) but more often than not, he just launches to our striker (Cenk or DCL or Niasse) who are totally isolated from the rest of the attacking players.We have n o ball carrying midfielders. we had Barkley, but we have no one else who can transition the ball,we need a decent manager before anything else.
This is the thing in the best part of 80 odd games in total for clubs and country at different levels he's scored 1 goal and hasn't really looked a threat from what I've seen. I was all up for giving him a chance but he's been very poor in recent weeks which is dissapointing.
Kenny is definitely a defender first and foremost.
Fuck me, have we moved on to crucifying Kenny now. I despair sometimes.
He's pretty solid, decent in the air but he drops so deep. I dunno why eitherHe's defo more Hibbert than Coleman
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I plan to go camping this summer but don't want my fun ruined by bug bites, bee stings or poison ivy. With my luck though, I'll spend most of the camping trip itching my legs rather than enjoying the wilderness. Preventive measures – bug sprays and campfires – can only go so far; try our herbal remedies to soothe those common camping complaints.
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Camping Ailment #2: Poison Oak
Poison oak grows mainly in the western United States. It usually grows as a shrub but can also grow as a vine.
Like poison ivy, poison oak usually has three leaflets; sometimes it has five. Its leaves are green in the summer, but red or pinkish in the fall.
The remedies for poison ivy work equally well for poison oak.
Camping Ailment #3: Bug Bites
To prevent bug bites, try diluting these herbs with vinegar or oils such as olive, almond, grapeseed, sesame or walnut, to deter mosquitoes, chiggers, gnats, ticks and biting flies.
• Lemongrass
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Lemon juice also relieves itching from bug bites. The juice works against bug saliva, the source of the itching. Baking soda and apple cider vinegar work similarly.
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Apply the end of an onion (any type works) to an insect sting. The onion draws out venom and creates a soothing sensation.
Plantains also soothe stings. Crush a few leaves of the plant and apply the juice to the affected area.
Lotions or creams that contain calendula or chamomile can also soothe mild stings.
Enjoying the great outdoors can come with an itchy price. I hope these herbal remedies help. Do you have any natural remedies for soothing common summer ailments? Tell me about them in the comment section.


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My wife Kate is a big Jane Austen fan. It seems like most college educated women are these days. I found a nice history blog site that focuses on Ms. Austen at Jane Austen's World.
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This blog brings Jane Austen, her novels, and the Regency Period alive through food, dress, social customs, and other 19th C. historical details.
I have to admit I am not an Austen fan. I do not like watching TV and film versions of her books over and over again. However, this is a good site and anyone who is interested in 19th Century England will probably find this blog worthwhile.


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I will be holding my quarterly town meeting from 10to 11:30 a. m. on Saturday, Aug. 21 at the Moneta Library. Stop by with questions and comments. This is an opportunity for me to learn your areas of interest and concern. There is a lot happening in the county that will affect all citizens.
Unless things changed after my deadline, there is still no agreement in place for televised debates in this year's Fifth District Congressional race.
Incumbent Democrat Tom Perriello has tried mightily to get a debate agreement from his main opponent's campaign. But Republican Robert Hurt has resisted those efforts, first saying he'd accept a three-way debate and then changing his mind.
Back in 1994, Republicans won with their "Contract with America." They didn't do a very good job of doing what they promised and voters fired them for breach of contract in 2006.
During the last 18 months, with one of their own in the White House, "Democrats" have carried out a liberal agenda that could best be described as a contract on America. Their achievements at imposing this agenda on us, whether we wanted it or not, is why they are in deep trouble as we move toward the November election.
There will be some changes this year as some 10,500 students head back to Bedford County Public Schools on Monday.
For some, class sizes will be bigger; some class offerings have been eliminated all together. At some smaller elementary schools, some grades might even be combined in one class. It's the new normal — not just for BCPS but for most school divisions across the commonwealth.
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"(Bleep) My Dad Says," will star William Shatner, and the title, which actually uses a series of symbols to suggest an expletive, has drawn fire from the Parents Television Council. The PTC has sent letters out to more than 300 would-be advertisers of the show urging them not to support the show unless the title is changed.
A local veteran, a retired sergeant major with four decades of service, recently sent me an e-mail that showed that some people still appreciate us.
If we believe conventional political wisdom, the Republican Party is set to make major legislative gains in this year's mid-term elections, perhaps even taking over the House and/or the Senate.
Generally, this is hardly shocking. The party in the White House almost always loses in the mid-terms, sometimes badly.
Folks all across our nation are worried. They worry if their job is still going to be around in six months. They worry about what will happen to their families, their children, and their homes if their employer shuts down and they find themselves out of work. Unfortunately, too many people are facing this situation today with nationwide unemployment hovering around ten percent.
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FY11 Access to Artistic Excellence (part 1)
Announced November 23, 2010
Some details of the projects listed below are subject to change, contingent upon prior Endowment approval.
Alabama Symphony Orchestra (consortium), $15,000
To support Reflect and Rejoice: A Community Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In partnership with the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, the tribute will include performances including the premiere of a new work by composer Adolphus Hailstork, a spoken-word performance, and educational activities for school children.
Alabama Symphony Orchestra, $25,000
To support a residency by Israeli composer Avner Dorman. Two week-long visits are planned that will include master classes for university music students, lectures to school students and adults at Jewish community centers, radio broadcasts, and the commissioning and performance of a new work by the composer.
Albany Symphony Orchestra, Albany, NY, $22,500
To support the American Music Festival: Nurturing New Generations of Creative Artists. The five-day festival will feature commissions by numerous American composers including Aaron J. Kernis, Joan Tower, Zhou Long, and Michael Daugherty who will each mentor a group of emerging composers who also will be commissioned to create new works.
American Composers Orchestra, $50,000
To support the So Far...Festival of 21st Century American Music. The nine-day festival will feature works by 50 young composers; 15 ensembles including the orchestra and other ensembles such as Either/Or and eighth blackbird, 10 or more concerts; outreach programs; broadcasts and other media events; and professional meetings.
Apollo's Fire, The Cleveland Baroque Orchestra, $30,000
To support Handel and Vivaldi Fireworks, a series of baroque musical performances on tour in various U.S. cities. Music director Jeannette Sorrel and French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky will collaborate on these engagements, each complemented by master classes at major conservatories; pre-concert lectures; and outreach activities.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (consortium), $35,000
To support the Atlanta Symphony's A King Celebration project. In partnership with Morehouse College, the project will highlight the legacy of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through performances, educational outreach activities, and a national radio broadcast.
Boston Symphony Orchestra, (on behalf of Tanglewood Music Center), $55,000
To support the Festival of Contemporary Music at the Tanglewood Music Center. The four-day festival, directed by composer Charles Wuorinen, will feature chamber music and orchestral performances by resident musicians and guest artists of works by 15 to 20 contemporary composers including the premiere of a commissioned work by Wuorinen.
Boston Symphony Orchestra, $75,000
To support performances featuring guest conductors with related educational activities. Conductors Sir Mark Elder, Susanna Mälkki, and Thomas Adès will conduct Friday evening concerts in an informal format designed to attract a younger audience and will be broadcast on WGBH-FM radio.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, $20,000
To support world premiere performances of a new work for violin and orchestra by composer Daron Hagen. Violinist Michael Ludwig will be the featured soloist of the work that is tentatively titled Songbook (Concerto for violin and orchestra).
Chicago Symphony Orchestra, $80,000
To support a residency with conductor Riccardo Muti. Performances in Chicago and at Carnegie Hall in New York City will include a concert version of Giuseppi Verdi's Otello and works by composers Anna Clyne, Edgar Varese, and Dmitri Shostakovich and will take place as part of Muti's inaugural season as music director.
Civic Orchestra of Chicago, $50,000
To support stipends and training for pre-professional musicians of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Culminating in four full orchestra concerts, the musical training will include rehearsals, performances, and community engagement activities, under the direction of conductor Cliff Colnot, guest conductors, and members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
The Cleveland Orchestra, $80,000
To support the Contemporary Soloists project of the Cleveland Orchestra with guest artist eighth blackbird. Approximately 19,000 people will attend performances and 60,000 listeners will hear radio broadcasts on WCLV-FM.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, $20,000
To support world premiere performances of a new work for gamelan and orchestra by composer Stewart Copeland. Titled "Gamelan D'Drum," the performance will feature Dallas-based gamelan ensemble D'Drum and will be preceded by master classes with the composer and the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestras.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra (consortium), $20,000
To support a performance of composer Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8: Symphony of a Thousand and related educational activities.
Detroit Symphony Orchestra, $75,000
To support performances of a complete cycle of Beethoven symphonies and related educational activities. All nine Beethoven symphonies plus the three Leonore Overtures, the Fidelio Overture, and Creatures of Prometheus will be performed, conducted by Music Director Leonard Slatkin, over a three-week period.
Eugene Symphony Orchestra, $12,500
To support American Encounters: John Harbison. The week-long residency will include performances of his recent compositions, a radio broadcast, and educational activities led by the Harbison.
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, $20,000
To support concerts and radio broadcasts featuring young guest artists. French pianist Lise de la Salle and American mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke will be featured on two concert programs each performed at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, CA, and the Royce Hall on the campus of University of California, Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Philharmonic, $100,000
To support the presentation of Aspects of Adés, a festival celebrating the life and work of composer/conductor/pianist Thomas Adés. As curator for the events, Adés will conduct and perform on the programs, each featuring one of his commissioned works or music never performed in Los Angeles.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, $15,000
To support American Masters, a concert featuring the premiere of a commissioned work by Terence Blanchard with related educational activities.
Minnesota Orchestra, $50,000
To support the Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute, a professional development project. As many as eight composers, selected competitively, will participate in the week-long institute, which will enable them to hear first-hand their work performed by a full orchestra.
The Minnesota Sinfonia, $15,000
To support orchestral concerts. Free concerts featuring works by composers Henri Vieuxtemps, Antonín DvoÅák, William Grant Still as well as works by living American composers including two recent commissions by Jay Fishman and Joseph Adams are planned in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
National Repertory Orchestra, $10,000
To support Riverwalk Center Concerts, professional development for emerging orchestral musicians. Under the direction of music director Carl Topilow and guest conductor JoAnn Falletta, the project will include master classes, a summer seminar program, and performances.
National Symphony Orchestra, $60,000
To support presentations commemorating the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's 1961 inauguration and the historic concert performed at Constitution Hall.
New Century Chamber Orchestra, $12,500
To support the Featured Composer Residency by American composer Mark O'Connor.
New World Symphony, $65,000
To support the Musician Professional Development Program. Under the artistic direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, the program will use performances, coaching, and community outreach activities to prepare more than 80 gifted young musicians for musical leadership positions in the orchestral field.
New York Philharmonic, $80,000
To support the New York Philharmonic's commissioning and performance of a new work by composer John Corigliano to commemorate the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. The work for mezzo-soprano and full orchestra will use text from "One Sweet Morning," a poem by E. Y. "Yip" Harburg.
Oregon Symphony, $20,000
To support Music in the Time of War, performances of 20th century compositions created under the influence of war, including Unanswered Question by Charles Ives and The Wound-Dresser by John Adams.
Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, $40,000
To support the Living Music Initiative, which includes the commissioning and performance of a new song cycle by Augusta Read Thomas, premiere performances of new works by emerging composers, and revival performances of a previously commissioned work by Fred Lerdahl.
Pacific Symphony, $50,000
To support The Passion of Philip Glass, a festival celebrating the composer's musical legacy. The festival will be directed by music director Carl St. Clair and artistic adviser Joseph Horowitz and will showcase The Passion of Ramakrishna, Glass's work for orchestra and chorus commissioned in 2006.
Philadelphia Classical Symphony, $10,000
To support the American Mosaics project, a new orchestral work based on the culture of the Lenni-Lenape Indians of Delaware by composer Brent Michael Davids of the Mohican (Nenape) nation. Its premiere will be complemented by a screening of the 1920 silent film The Last of the Mohicans with a live performance of the composer's film score, directed by music director Karl Middleman and the composer, and will include a number of performances and school concerts.
The Philadelphia Orchestra, $75,000
To support The Living Composers Collection: New Sounds for Philadelphia Audiences. The orchestra will perform new works by composers Osvaldo Golijov, Jimmy Lopez, Magnus Lindberg, Christopher Rouse, James MacMillan, and Jonathan Leshnoff at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, $70,000
To support the Composer of the Year, an artist residency with composer Joan Tower. In addition to a performance of her work, Tambor, Tower will host a reading session and symposium for young composers and visit local universities.
Post-Classical Ensemble, $17,500
To support Celebrating Ives, a festival honoring the American composer Charles Ives (1874-1954). Through scripted, inter-disciplinary presentations of readings, chamber works, songs, and connecting commentary developed by artistic director Joseph Horowitz, the programs will bring to life the composer's work and his time and place.
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, $65,000
To support the Living Composers Project featuring performances of a new work by American composer Gabriela Frank, as well as works by John Adams, Rudolf Barshai, Elliott Carter, and Matthias Pintscher.
San Francisco Symphony, $75,000
To support an artist residency by pianist Yuja Wang. Under the direction of music director Michael Tilson Thomas, the 23-year old Wang and the orchestra musicians will be engaged in chamber and orchestral performances, open rehearsals, master classes, and related community engagement events, including national public radio broadcasts of performances.
Seattle Symphony, $25,000
To support the Alan Hovhaness Festival and other performances of contemporary musical works, including the world premiere of Symphonic Poem by composer-in-residence Samuel Jones.
Toledo Symphony Orchestra, $20,000
To support Road to Carnegie Hall, a touring project featuring the orchestra's performances at Carnegie Hall in New York. As one of seven orchestras invited to perform at Carnegie Hall's inaugural "Spring For Music Festival," the ensemble is part of the new initiative to present mid-sized symphony orchestras devoted to performing music of our time.
American Music Center, $35,000
To support online services for new American music. Services for composers and contemporary musicians and enthusiasts will include www.NewMusicBox.org, a monthly Web magazine about artists and issues in the new music community; the American Music Center Online Library, a searchable encyclopedic database of contemporary American composers; and Counterstream Radio, an online radio station.
Aspen Music Festival and School, $20,000
To support the Aspen Music Festival and School's Shakespeare Festival. Programming will explore the influence of William Shakespeare's literary works on classical and contemporary music through performances of works such as Hamlet by Dmitri Shostakovich and Benjamin Britten's opera A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Association of California Symphony Orchestras, $25,000
To support professional and leadership development and technical assistance programs for California orchestras. Plans include webinars and "Ask the Expert" conference calls; an annual statewide conference; and workshops for artistic and administrative staff, trustees, and volunteers from more than 150 orchestras.
Ballet Austin, $20,000
To support the creation and presentation of a new full-length ballet choreographed by Artistic Director Stephen Mills. The musical score, based on a non-vocal transcription of Mozart's opera The Magic Flute, will be performed by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, and the ballet will feature large dancer-manipulated shadow puppets created by ShadowLight Productions.
Bard Music Festival, $25,000
To support the Bard Music Festival. Led by resident ensemble the American Symphony Orchestra, the festival will explore the world and music of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius by presenting a range of musical forms including orchestral, chamber, and choral concerts with associated educational activities.
Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival, $12,500
To support the 24th annual Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival. The summer festival will feature chamber and orchestral concerts, open rehearsals, public workshops, the Young Artists Program, and educational outreach concerts.
Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music, $25,000
To support a professional development program for conductors and composers. The training program, led by conductors Marin Alsop and Gustav Meier, will offer 20 emerging conductors the opportunity to lead small and large ensembles in rehearsals and a public performance, program contemporary works, and collaborate with composers.
California Summer Music, $10,000
To support the Composition Program. The project will comprise residencies for emerging composers, the creation and premiere of new chamber works, a free public concert of works by established living composers, and residency activities with guest composer Judith Shatin.
Carnegie Hall, $100,000
To support the American Mavericks Festival. The centerpiece of the festival will be a five-concert residency by the San Francisco Symphony, conducted by Michael Tilson Thomas. Live and online educational and community programs also will be featured.
Chorus America Association (consortium), $20,000
To support the Choral/Orchestral Conducting Master Class. In partnership with the Mannes College, a four-day conducting workshop for 40 to 50 early- to mid-career conductors will take place involving Mannes orchestra musicians and a professional chorus at the New School of Music in New York City.
Concert Artists Guild, $30,000
To support the career development of emerging classical musicians through national concert engagements.
International Contemporary Ensemble Foundation, $15,000
To support ICElab, a project of commissioning, residency workshops with six emerging American composers, and premiere performances in concerts across the country.
League of American Orchestras, $140,000
To support the League's strategic services designed to strengthen orchestras through learning and leadership development, research, and communications within the orchestra field. The League will focus attention on best-practice models through a series of field-wide forums and an annual national conference for more than 1,200 participants.
Mann Center for the Performing Arts, $30,000
To support the presentation of the Philadelphia Orchestra at the outdoor summer festival in Fairmont Park, located near the center of Philadelphia. Programming will feature full orchestral repertoire, as well as lecture-demonstrations with guest artists and students from the Curtis Institute of Music.
Meet The Composer, $75,000
To support the Creative Ventures initiative. The project will offer composers networking opportunities through regional workshops and meetings and new web content, provide technical assistance to composers and presenters involved in artist residencies, and enable organizations to present programs at national and regional music service organizations' conferences.
Monadnock Music, $15,000
To support Sound Unbound, free community concerts in rural southwestern New Hampshire towns. Each week during the two-month festival, a composer and a poet will be in residence at the festival.
Music Academy of the West, $15,000
To support a guest conductor residency program. Professional conductors, including Larry Rachleff, Leonard Slatkin, and James Gaffigan, will conduct young instrumentalists in orchestral and chamber music repertoire as part of their professional training during the summer festival. summer festival.
Ojai Festivals, $17,500
To support the Ojai Music Festival. The 65th annual music festival will be curated by soprano Dawn Upshaw, who will serve as the 2011 festival music director and featured vocalist in performance, as well as the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the Maria Schneider Orchestra.
Sphinx Organization, $55,000
To support the artistic development of the Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, an ensemble of professional African American and Latino musicians from orchestras and institutions around the country.
Toledo Opera, $10,000
To support a concert program of selections from Richard Wagner's Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung). The Romance of the Ring will be performed by guest singers and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Thomas Conlin.
Washington Performing Arts Society, $25,000
To support music presentations featuring soloists and ensembles. Presented at the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Hall, and the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, the concerts will feature soprano Renee Fleming; violinists Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, and Itzhak Perlman; pianists Maurizio Pollini and Simone Dinnerstein; as well as the Boston Symphony, the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra (Russia), and NHK Symphony Orchestra (Japan).
Young Concert Artists, $50,000
To support the Young Concert Artists Series, the professional development program of recitals and concerto debuts in New York City and Washington, DC. Also included is the commissioning of a new work by a young composer, career management for emerging classical performers and composers, and residencies in schools and community centers while the artists are on tour.


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Celebrating illustration, design, cartoon and comic art of the mid-20th century.
Monday, March 03, 2008
More Illustrated Album Covers
Whether your a fan of traditional Jewish songs or your tastes run more to thrash metal (or maybe both?) there's no denying that the cover of this recent find would be much beloved of any mid-20th century illustration fan. I'm almost 97.5% sure that Mike Ludlow painted the album art - and probably in the late 50's.
If you take a look at some of the examples in my Mike Ludlow Flickr set I think you'll agree that this looks very similar to the work Ludlow was doing for The Saturday Evening Post and Esquire around 1957 to '61.
But since there is no signature visible we'll have to put a question mark behind the credits on this first one.
No doubt about the next record jacket, though - its signed in Ludlow's earlier signature style and is a great example of the classic 50's romance "big head" style the illustrators of the Cooper Studio perfected. I'm willing to bet Ludlow painted this piece around 1960.
And finally, a later period Ludlow album cover. Its got the popular mid-60's 'streaky line' style that many illustrators were adopting at that time... and the less legible signature that we were finally able to determine is Mike Ludlow's, thanks to reader Harold Henriksen, who helped identify it in this recent post.
You'll find plenty of other illustrated album covers -where else? -in my Illustrated Album Covers Flickr set.
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Leif, I have to say, that's about the most Christian/Catholic-looking Jewish family I've ever seen! Oi!!ReplyDelete
Great album cover art but Ludlow probably did use the same models for those Jewish folks songs as he did for the Christian folks songs album. I love the painting style.ReplyDelete
I really see a strong Coby Whitmore influence in the "Good Night Sweetheart" album cover. Whitmore used that blue color scheme frequently, but his style towards the late 50's and early 60's, became looser and more impressionistic than Ludlow's more academic resolved renderings. The paint streaks in the background of the "Glenn Miller" album cover, became more prominent, especially in Fuch's early Sports Illustrated illustrations... rendered in acrylics. Acrylics were brand new at that time. That effect was referred to as the "rain storm look". It is achieved by using a lot of medium in the paint, which makes it slick like painting on glass... very hard to control at first, but the happy accidents were could be exciting. Take a look at yesterday's Bob Peak illustration of a boy sitting against totally abstract background, and you will see how far that method was taken. At the time, it conveyed looseness, spontaneity and bold dramatic energy, replacing the smoother blended backgrounds of the early to mid 50's. It was a pretty daring and exciting new look for illustration. Ludlow is using a more subtle version of that look.ReplyDelete
Tom Watson
In reference to Ava's comment. It reminded me of when my wife, a gentile, worked for a large insurance company in Los Angeles in 1961. She met a Jewish girl at work and they became close friends. One day my wife wore a cross necklace to work, and her friend was floored. She assumed my wife was Jewish, because of her appearance and personality. ( Actually my wife is English and Irish heritage.) Her friend was 20 years old, grew up in a Jewish neighborhood, and had never had a gentile friend in her life. They had a good laugh over it and remained close friends.ReplyDelete
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hey guys I've just got myself a version 2 TA-05 and I would like to go CS
I was wondering if I go with,
37t / 16t front with a version one belt & 22t / 30t rear with a version one belt I get a ratio of 1:1.7
37t / 18t front with a version two belt & 22t / 30t rear with the version one belt I get a ratio of 1:1.51
I'm very happy with those ratios if i can get them
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is this all I need apart from the belts and 37t, 18t and 16t parts that I already have
my main question is will the belts fit and the parts listed work?
thanks in advance for any help
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Re: TA-05 Ver II
What I do for belt length and seems to work fairly well when changing the ratio, lets say you start out with 36/18 and you are going to 40/16. You simply look at how many teeth you are adding/subatracting to you drive system, with this example you add 4 to the front but are taking away 2 from the middle. So that means you would ideally want a belt that is 2 teeth longer but sometimes you can only get belts in length by mm so for every tooth you add/subtract it's 3mm. So you would want a belt that is a total of 6mm longer for this example. Also if your stock setup has some slack in it you can always just try to use that belt and adjust your tension via the cam tensioner on the diffs. This is what I have always done and it works for me.
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i have this chassis and even with the 1.98 its still really easy to drive. i'd say go with that first. i got a bigger pulley to raise the cs level for a more realistic look.
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The speculation that Terrell Owens may be released in the next few weeks is running rampant. There are definitely two opposing views on what the Cowboys should do with him. One argument is that he opens up everything for the offense and the Cowboys will take a step back offensively without him. The other view is that T.O. is poisoning this team with his antics and the Cowboys must get rid of him if they want to win.
The reality is that the Cowboys can win with him and they can win without him. The decision to keep him or dispose of him is not going to make or break this team's chances next season. I personally believe that we would be better off without the distractions that seem to follow his every move. But I also understand that he has unbelievable talent that is not easily replaced.
The decision to keep him or cut/trade him is a fork in the road for the direction this team will take next season. Without him on the team it would seem that most of the distractions for the players and the coaches would be eliminated. The coaches could put more focus on utilizing every player on the offense and exploiting the weaknesses of the opposing defenses. Tony Romo wouldn't have to worry about whether T.O. would throw one of his patented tantrums if the ball didn't come his way.
But on the other hand, the way that the Cowboys are defended would probably change dramatically. The defenses would probably be much more balanced and we likely would not see the safety playing 20 yards from the line of scrimmage any more. Major adjustments to the offense would have to be made. But it is not as if this team has a lack of talent on the offensive side of the ball to allow for changes to be made. With Jason Witten, Marion Barber III, Felix Jones, Roy Williams, and Tony Romo it seems that Jason Garrett would still have plenty of weapons at his disposal.
Don't forget about the impact that defense and special teams play in a game. The Cowboys would have probably made the playoffs had it not been for a defensive collapse against the Baltimore Ravens. And the special teams errors combined with a defensive letdown in the 4th quarter cost the Cowboys the game against the Steelers. The Cowboys need improvement on punt returns, punt coverage, and kickoff coverage. They need the defense to consistently perform at a high level. Terrell Owens has no impact on either of these units.
I am really crossing my fingers that T.O. is gone before next season. I believe the team unity would improve dramatically, especially on the offense, but I am not one of those fans who is going to threaten a team boycott if I don't get my way. I have come to accept the fact that Jerry Jones doesn't have much interest in my opinions on the management of his team. I'll keep hoping that Jerry does what I want him to do, but I believe that this team will win no matter what decision is made on Terrell Owens.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
The Cowboys Can Win With or Without T.O.
Posted by romo2witten at 6:24 PM
Labels: Dallas Cowboys, Eagles, Felix Jones, Giants, Jason Garrett, Jason Witten, Jerry Jones, Keith Davis, Marion Barber, NFC East, Redskins, Roy Williams, Terrell Owens, Tony Romo, Wade Phillips
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It's true that this team can win without TO, but as you said it would take some significant work for them to do so with the way coverage will change. That isn't the best plan considering how long it takes Garrett to make adjustments.ReplyDelete
It's an interesting point you have about the coaches though, I hadn't yet thought about how they approach the game differently without TO.
- AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 11:51 AM
the only problem i have with letting him go is the cap penalty. it would cost them what, 9 million to cut him? that's a huge chunk of change. especially with the other free agents we still need to sign. i think he will stay.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousFebruary 12, 2009 at 1:46 PM
If Romo is still around choking games away like the worst Big Game performer in the history of Sports, it won't matter who is split wide.ReplyDelete
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This is a lesson about how magnetism causes solar flares. Learners will set up an electrical circuit with magnets to examine magnetic fields and their similarities to magnetic fields seen on the Sun. Learners should have a conceptual understanding... (View More) of magnetism prior to exploring this lesson. This activity requires special materials including a galvanometer, copper wire, and sandpaper. This is Activity 2 in the Exploring Magnetism in Solar Flares teachers guide. (View Less)
This is a lesson about magnetism in solar flares. Learners will map magnetic fields around bar magnets and investigate how this configuration relates to magnetic fields of sunspots. This activity requires compasses, bar magnets, and a equipment for... (View More) the instructor to project a PowerPoint or pdf lecture presentation. This is Activity 1 in the Exploring Magnetism in Solar Flares teachers guide. (View Less)
This lesson is an introduction to the use of a magnetic compass. At a specific location, learners will locate an object using a compass, identify its bearing, and others will attempt to locate the object by only knowing the bearing reading and the... (View More) corresponding location where the bearing was obtained. Next, learners will develop a method for determining if a magnetic storm is occurring, and they will test this method using online information and a compass. This activity requires compasses and access to the Internet. This is Activity 5 in the Exploring Magnetism on Earth teachers guide. (View Less)


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Beaumont Public School Foundation celebrates 20 years
The Beaumont Public School Foundation Inc. (BPSF) recently celebrated its 20th year of serving the staff and students of the Beaumont Independent School District (BISD). In honor of the anniversary, BPSF honored charter members at the BPSF Annual Meeting on Friday, May 24, hosted by Sallie Curtis Elementary at 6225 N. Circuit in Beaumont.
City leaders honored BPSF for two decades of service to the community. The Beaumont City Council declared March 18-22, 2013, "Beaumont Public Schools Foundation Inc. Week" in celebration of the anniversary. March 21 at its monthly board meeting, the BISD Board of Trustees honored the foundation with a plaque and congratulated BPSF for 20 years of service to the staff and students of BISD.
Before the annual meeting and presentation last week, members of the group got to take a close look at the school on a tour guided by fifth grade students including Mae Guidry, Alexandra McCall and Morgan Williams.
Former mayor of Beaumont Evelyn Lord, Beaumont City Attorney Tyrone Cooper and Judge Lupe Flores, all charter members, were honored during the meeting, and BPSF President Shirlene Cook presented each of them with glass apples and plaques commemorating their 20 years of service to the foundation.
"We would not be having this meeting if it were not for the people who brought this organization together," Cook said as she presented each with their award. "So it is fitting that on our 20th-year celebration, we would like to thank our charter members for organizing such a group that has benefited the school district for twenty years."
"I think the whole concentration of the city at that time was on education and the problems with youth," Lord, who was mayor of Beaumont when the organization was founded in 1993, said. "That is why three things started: the Evelyn M. Lord Teen Court Program, the Beaumont Public Schools Foundation, and Communities in Schools. They are all celebrating 20 years and we (Lord, Cooper and Flores) were in all three of them. They were all aimed at helping kids."
"We have raised a lot of money over the years," Flores said of BPSF. "Everything that we do is geared strictly to giving awards to teachers and students. It's basically stuff that the school district does not provide."
Flores said the foundation has provided items, and even animals when requested, through grants distributed during Grant Caravan events twice a year.
Teachers at some BISD schools have worked diligently with their students on grants for projects not funded by the district. Cooper said teachers are responsible for the grant-writing skills of their students.
"The teachers are amazing grant-writers," Cooper said of educators who have received grants in the past and passed on their knowledge to students.
The foundation was formed in 1993 by a group of education advocates who had a vision of forming an organization that would support the district as it strives for academic excellence. Within six weeks, the BPSF was formed with an elected Board of Directors. They developed a mission statement, applied for nonprofit status, adopted bylaws, and began soliciting funds to feed the endowment, which in turn funds BISD educational grants.
The mission of the foundation is to fund grants for projects to enhance teaching and learning in the Beaumont Independent School District and to receive and administer gifts for other educational purposes for BISD students. The BPSF primarily gives grants to promote innovative classroom learning.
The BPSF also administers three memorial scholarships: the Joan Nathan Gross Graphic Arts Scholarship, the John Hodges Memorial Scholarship, and the Eleanor J. Briggs Memorial Scholarship.
After hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the foundation donated $4,000 to purchase clothing and school supplies for students adversely affected by these storms. In addition, it served as the repository for funds donated by community organizations for recovery.
A board of 42 directors chosen from the diverse Beaumont community governs the foundation. Over half of the members have served six or more years, and 11 of the members are charter members. An Advisory Council of 21 members supports the Board of Directors. The foundation employs a full-time executive director to work with the district in promoting the organization's mission.
Over the last 20 years, the foundation has awarded grants of more than $188,800 to 296 BISD staff and students and scholarships of $53,000 to 79 students. The BPSF accepts donations from individuals, corporations and family trusts. The board also holds two fundraisers each year, the BPSF Fiesta Breakfast in the fall and a golf tournament in early June. Monies generated from the fundraisers support the grants program. The foundation's Endowment Fund ensures the grants program is available for generations of BISD staff and students.
BPSF Charter Members are Johnny Atkins, Bessie Chisum, Tyrone Cooper, Judge Lupe Flores, George Hudspeth, Benny Hughes, Evelyn Lord, Joy James, Bonnie Madden and Clayton Mayfield.


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Reader Debbie Kennett was kind enough to remind me of the work of this organization. Founded in 1979, the Guild of One-Name Studies is now home to more than 7,850 surname studies registered by over 2,300 people. Debbie's own work on the Cruse/Cruwys family can be found there, and provides a wonderful example of how a study can create a great location for those researching family names to come together.
This website should be one of the first stops for anyone researching their family surname, or registering a new name. Thanks Debbie, for a great reminder.


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Dish Network Chairman Charlie Ergen recently contacted DirecTV Chief Executive Officer Mike White to discuss a merger of the two satellite television companies, according to several people with knowledge of the matter. Shares of both companies rose.
Ergen made the approach in response to Comcast's $45 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable announced in mid- February, one of the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. White is reluctant to push forward with formal talks out of concern regulators may block the deal because the two companies directly compete with each other, another person said.
DirecTV is the largest U.S. satellite-television operator, with about 20 million paying subscribers. Dish is No. 2 with about 14 million subscribers, and also has a spectrum portfolio that may be valued at almost $26 billion, according to Bloomberg Industries. Dish has said it remains open to all options to monetize the U.S. airwaves, including building its own network or teaming up with an existing carrier, such as Verizon Communications or AT&T.
"Given the rapidly changing industry dynamics, everyone should be talking to everyone, and if you're not you might be left behind," said Walt Piecyk, an analyst with BTIG. "I highly doubt that DirecTV is the only company that Ergen has spoken with. This should serve as a reminder to AT&T and Verizon that a strategic asset has other options that could make Dish un-buyable in the future."
A deal may be more likely to pass after the current administration departs, one person said. The key to a deal being approved is how regulators view the market, another person said. If video competition is extended to online services, such as Netflix Inc., a deal could pass, the person said.
Even if regulators allow Comcast's acquisition of Time Warner Cable, DirecTV management doesn't see the cable deal as a proxy for an approval of deal with Dish, said another person. DirecTV and Dish's 2002 attempt to merge was blocked by regulators.
"We aren't suprised that the two CEOs would discuss a deal," James Ratcliffe, an analyst at Buckingham Research Group, wrote in a note after the report. "Ergen has made it clear in the past that he believes a combination with DTV would create significant value (and we agree), so the fact that he approached DTV CEO Mike White wouldn't surprise us." Still, Ratcliffe wrote, "we remain skeptical" because of prospects for a "difficult regulatory approval process."
Shares of DirecTV rose 5.7 percent to $77.34 at the close in New York, giving the company a market value of almost $40 billion at the close in New York. Dish gained 6.3 percent to $62.09, giving it a market value of $28 billion.
"There is obviously a business case that makes a lot of sense for consolidation in the satellite industry," Ergen said in November, before the Comcast-Time Warner Cable deal was announced. "You're going to see consolidation, maybe first in the cable industry," he said.
"You're seeing in the government's part that they do negotiate things within the airline side, so it makes a lot of sense," Ergen said, referring to the U.S. government's willingness to negotiate on antitrust issues in the airline industry. While federal regulators initially sued to block American Airlines parent AMR's $17.2 billion merger with US Airways Group, in November the companies reached a settlement with the Justice Department that put the merger back on track. "Whether that ever comes to fruition is another story, but I mean I think both Dish and DirectTV realize that that can make a lot of sense."
Although White is hesitant to pursue a deal, he hasn't ruled it out entirely, one person said. The talks are being conducted at a senior level with no official process yet under way, several people said. White has been openly more wary about a possible combination.
"While I certainly believe our industry has changed substantially and I believe there are a lot of reasons why consolidation in our industry would be pro-consumer to try and improve the balance between programmers and distributors, you still have to go sell that in Washington," White said in December.
Darris Gringeri, a spokesman for DirecTV, declined to comment, as did Bob Toevs, a spokesman for Dish.


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The other day I was trying to style CSS3 border-radius to image element and I realized that Firefox doesn't display border-radius on images. Then I figured a way to work around it — wrap a span tag around with the original image as a background-image. Thanks to Darcy Clarke for the jQuery code which does the magic tag wrapping automatically.
My goal to use the CSS3 border-radius and box-shadow feature to make the image element look like the screenshot below.
The problem is none of the modern browsers display rounded corners image the way I want it. Webkit does display the rounded corners, but the inset box shadow is not supported. In Firefox, the border-radius doesn't even display at all.
The CSS Trick
The trick is very simple: wrap a span tag around the image element. Specify the original image as background-image. To hide the original image, specify opacity:0 or display:none. I find using the opacity method is a better approach because the image will remain available for copy or download.
Final Solution With jQuery
To make things easier, we can use jQuery to automatically wrap a span tag around the image.
The jQuery code below will find any element with ".rounded-img" or "rounded-img2" (in my case, it is the image element) and wrap it with a span tag. The script finds the src, width, height, and CSS class attribute of the original image and apply them as inline styling in the span tag. Then it specifies the opacity of the image to 0 to hide it.
It works with any image dimension (with or without the width and height attribute). It can also be combined with other CSS classes. No additional markup is required.
<script type="text/javascript" src="jquery-1.4.2.min.js"></script>
<script type="text/javascript">
$(".rounded-img, .rounded-img2").load(function() {
return '<span class="' + $(this).attr('class') + '" style="background:url(' + $(this).attr('src') + ') no-repeat center center; width: ' + $(this).width() + 'px; height: ' + $(this).height() + 'px;" />';
Sample Usage
I hope you will find this trick useful. For example, you can use it to style your blog's avatar or profile photos.
Thanks to Darcy Clarke for the jQuery code.


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_Matthias_ needed a new web page design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 21 designs submitted by 14 freelance designers.
I have a horoscope website with daily horoscopes, lots of information about Zodiac signs and videos. I was mostly focusing on the related Facebook application and need some good design ideas to make the website more attractive
I am looking for a major redesign.
Please use the existing Biotrend logo and the existing color scheme (Facebook Blue).
All the dynamic content on the page should remain on the page (zodiac signs, horoscope, video horoscope, video astro weather, link to forum, link to facebook app, some space for ads).
I need to see the homepage http://www.biotrend.us and one of the zodiac pages like http://www.biotrend.us/aquarius
- cool horoscope and astrology related theme
- Simple web 2.0 like design
- many graphics
- dark background colors


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I was Pinspired!
Friday, May 4, 2012
* "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" School Year Memory Book Tradition
Here is another great idea I found on Pinterest.
Lisa's Workshop blog shared this great idea and it was so easy, I had to do it too!
I was Pinspired!
I was Pinspired!
At the end of each school year, she secretly asks her child's teacher
to sign the inside cover of a copy of Dr. Seuss' "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
I loved the idea so much that I pinned this earlier in the year
and purchased a second copy of the book,
we already had one copy on our book shelves.
Armed with a copy for each daughter, I got to work.
I glued a preschool photo of each of the girls inside her own book with her name and the year.
Then, I glued a small piece of paper to the back inside cover of the book
with the year she'll graduate from high school. We'll add that photo when each girl is a senior.
I packed up the books in manilla envelopes with a note explaining what I was up to.
I asked each teacher to write a quick note to my daughter and sign their name
and the year or grade they taught
and I thanked them profusely for teaching my children
and for helping with such a special project!
We secretly circulated the book around to all of their teachers,
since I only started the book this year I had to go back and contact
each of their previous teachers - I even took them to their preschools and got
those teachers in on it!
It has been so heart warming to read the kind words my daughter's
wonderful teachers have inscribed to them.
Geoff and I had tears in our eyes when we read the notes.
It will be so special for the girls to read all of these nice
words of encouragement when they embark on their future journeys
when they graduate from high school.
In the meantime, I'm just storing their books inside our school memory file boxes
and trying my best to keep it a secret!
Happy Memory Making!
Pink and Green Mama
Posted by pink and green mama MaryLea
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On Wednesday afternoon, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) completed the nation's second competitive lease sale for offshore wind development in federal waters, garnering $1.6 billion in high bids for 112,799 acres on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore Virginia.
Virginia Electric and Power Co., a Dominion subsidiary, is the provisional winner of the sale, which auctioned a Wind Energy Area (WEA) approximately 23.5 nautical miles off Virginia Beach. According to the DOI, the WEA has the potential to support 2 GW of wind generation.
The auction lasted one day, consisting of six rounds before determining the provisional winner. Although eight companies were pre-approved to bid, only two firms participated: Virginia Electric and Power Co. and Apex Virginia Offshore Wind LLC.
The Attorney General, in consultation with the Federal Trade Commission, will now have 30 days in which to complete an antitrust review of the auction. The lease will have a preliminary term of six months in which to submit a site assessment plan to BOEM for approval. Such a plan describes the activities (e.g., installation of meteorological towers and buoys) the lessee plans to perform for the assessment of the wind resources and ocean conditions of its commercial lease.
After the plan is approved, the lessee will have up to four-and-a-half years in which to submit a construction and operations plan (COP) for approval, which provides a detailed outline for the construction and operation of a wind energy project on the lease. If the COP is approved, the lessee will have an operations term of 33 years.
The sale follows a July 31 auction of 164,750 acres offshore Rhode Island and Massachusetts for wind energy development that was provisionally won by Deepwater Wind, generating $3.8 million in high bids.
BOEM is expected to announce additional auctions for WEAs offshore Maryland, New Jersey and Massachusetts later this year and in 2014.