Art talent on display at library branch

Art talent on displayat library branch
LIBERTY -- The artwork of Liberty High School and middle school pupils will be on display at the Liberty Branch of the Warren-Trumbull County Public Library, 415 Churchill-Hubbard Road, from October through March during regular library hours.
The projects will be displayed in several areas throughout the library.
High school art teachers Jody Nudell and Janie Morris along with middle school art teacher Carol Gallo are coordinating the displays with assistance from Youngstown State University student teacher Andrea Simeone.
Nudell said, "We're very excited to share these art projects with our community. We had a similar exhibit last year and are glad that the library is hosting us again. The students will be working in several mediums so we will be sharing many different types of art."
Indian museum site
The National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI) opened last week in Washington, D.C. Although you may not be able to visit this landmark building -- the last to be built on the National Mall -- in person, there are a few Web sites that will give you an idea of the buzz surrounding its arrival so that you can experience the museum virtually.
The NMAI Web site (www.nmai.si.edu/index_nmai.cfm) is a good place to begin your online exploration. The site contains brief descriptions of the exhibits on display in the news museum and also includes special online exhibits that explore the history, culture and arts of Native American people. One such online exhibit, entitled "Booming Out," looks at the history and role Mohawk ironworkers played in the high-risk construction of bridges and skyscrapers. There is also a Flash presentation that explains the symbolism involved in the distinctive design of the building itself.
To get a broader perspective on the museum's importance, visit the Washington Post's NMAI special section (www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artsandliving/museums/nmai/).
Food for thought:'Supersize Me' DVD
A "family friendly" DVD version of the documentary film "Supersize Me" will be made available in either December or January, and will have a completely different hour of bonus material than the theatrical version, which was released on DVD this week.
The film is about the dangers of fast food. In July 2003, the film's director, Morgan Spurlock, ate nothing but food from McDonald's for a full month. He gains weight immediately, suffering health problems as he gorges himself.
Spurlock will hit the road this fall to take his message to colleges, high schools, junior highs and elementary schools. "I want parents, teachers and students to start examining how they can act locally to shift the current obesity trends that are running rampant in our country," Spurlock said.
To arrange a visit to your school, contact Sean Lawton at Keppler Associates: (703) 516-4894 or SJL@kepplerassociates.com.
Text messaging
Love to chat via text messaging? Check this out: AT & amp;T Wireless has launched the Ogo, a wireless device that can interconnect with the nation's top messaging services.
The Ogo, priced at $99, should appeal to teens who regularly use the family computer to send instant messages to friends.
"We want to make that experience mobile," said Andre Dahan, president of AT & amp;T Wireless Mobile Multimedia. "Parents should love it because they can give their teen an Ogo and free up the family computer."
Ogo's service will be priced at about $18 a month.
Quote/Unquote
"I make sure to carry an eyelash curler, my iPod, MAC lip conditioner, my Blackberry, money and credit cards." -- Singer Kelly Clarkson ("American Idol"), on what she has in her purse at all times, in M magazine.
"You know, reality TV is how I got where I am today. Maybe we'll do another season one day, but right now I'm feeling good about the decisions I'm making."
Kelly Osbourne, about the end of "The Osbournes," in Twist magazine.
"I actually hate being on that sailboat (on "The O.C."). It's just a torturous way to film a scene."
Actor Adam Brody, in J-14 magazine.