VSA arts Launches Interactive Online Literary Journal Infinite Difference

Students
are invited to read the work of their peers and post comments on the site --
http://www.

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As teaching aids, the stories and poems in Infinite Difference give
educators a tangible tool to engage students in the writing process. Visit http: //www.

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org and explore the thought
provoking and enjoyable works of the young writers of Infinite Difference .


Two major exhibitions are featured during
the month at the Pacific Design Center in West: "Designed in Sweden" an
exhibition presenting art, glass, furnishings, textiles and industrial
design recently shown at the Museum of London (the installation will be
shown in New York following its Los Angeles debut); and a special showing
of Volvo's futuristic automotive and industrial design . Throughout the year, the
Consulate General supports extensive programs and efforts to bring together
Swedish companies, artists, musicians and many others to interact and forge
partnerships with their counterparts in California.calsweden.org).

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Today as a
leader in arts-based teaching and learning, VSA arts' programs support key
national education goals: literacy and school readiness , teacher training, and
parental involvement.
The Consulate General of Sweden and Volvo
Cars of North America will host a preview opening event at 6:30 PM March
14 at the Pacific Design Center (B203) in West Hollywood to kick off Beyond
Blond - Swedish Lifestyle Month 2005 (March 15-April 15), which celebrates
Sweden's role as a global leader in culture, lifestyle and the arts."

In presenting its annual lifestyle program, the Consulate General of Sweden
aims to highlight the latest trends in a country with a global reputation
as a trend-setter while at the same time demonstrating the synergy that
exists between Sweden and California in lifestyle, design, music, film,
fitness , IT, life sciences and biotechnology.

Many Beyond Blond 2005 events will be open to the public .

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VSA arts is proud to provide a forum for these talented voices.'" A panel of professional writers and teachers judged the
submissions and selected a group of ten stories and poems that best exemplify
the creative voices that emerge from experiences with disability."

"Volvo is pleased to support this year's Beyond Blond Lifestyle Month
program, which is the most ambitious yet," said Roger Ormisher , Vice
President of Public Affairs, Volvo Cars of North America.

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"We hope Ekiwah's work and personal story provide a backdrop for the
important literary contributions of young people around the world," said Soula
Antoniou, president of VSA arts.
A network of VSA arts' affiliates nationwide and in more than 60 countries
serve more than five million people through programs focused on engaging
students in the arts by helping teachers create more inclusive learning
experiences; empowering artists with disabilities by encouraging their career
paths; and supporting arts access to community cultural facilities and
activities for people with disabilities.

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WASHINGTON, VSA arts today launched an interactive
online literary journal showcasing creative writing by students ages 11-18,
with a connection to disability.
Infinite Difference includes poems and creative nonfiction by Ekiwah Adler
Belendez , a young poet from Mexico with cerebral palsy, whose story was
featured on NBC Dateline.vsarts.

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The online journal -- Infinite Difference --
presents selected pieces from a call for flash fiction and poetry.org. Infinite Difference also offers educators an
interactive tool to tackle national writing standards and promote literacy in
the classroom.

PRESS RELEASE Consulate General of Sweden and Volvo Cars of North America Will Host March 14 Event to Kick Off 'Beyond Blond' Swedish Lifestyle Month at the Pa

We are proud to have them as a partner in
our Swedish lifestyle month," says Tomas Rosander , Consul General of
Sweden. The program is complementary to Volvo's mission to
expand our U. (For details
please visit www.

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The call for flash fiction and poetry asked students to "explore the
beauty in variety, perceived imperfections, and the infinite complexities of
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About VSA arts
VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by
Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where people with
disabilities learn through , participate in and enjoy the arts.
Volvo is the Official Corporate Platinum Sponsor of the month -long program,
which will commemorate "Swedish Design Year," the centenary anniversary of
Swedish film icon, Greta Garbo and Sweden's entrepreneurship and
achievements in lifestyle and artistic areas , including Film, Music,
Literature, Food, Sports and Fitness, Tourism and Trade. This year's Beyond
Blond program embraces Sweden's well-recognized leadership and
international influence in culture , lifestyle and the arts.

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"I cannot walk by myself, yet in my poem I not only walk, but give myself
license to have eight legs and experience movement. Among the featured
lifestyle events are: a tribute to Greta Garbo at the Academy of Motion
Picture Arts and Sciences; Nordic Walking classes at Santa Monica Beach; a
Literary Event with PEN USA presenting Swedish and American authors , and
Sweden's Hottest New Rock Bands. On display are the
Tandem cars and the Volvo Extreme Gravity car designed by the Volvo
designers based at the Volvo design center in Camarillo. "Each spring, the
Consulate General of Sweden organizes a month-long series of events,
exhibits, seminars and celebrations that demonstrate Sweden's
entrepreneurial spirit and well-recognized leadership in lifestyle elements
like music and design.

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market by offering a premium product that meets the demands
of today's lifestyle trends.

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When I read a poem, on an
ephemeral level I go to the places the poet describes ," said Ekiwah. By
reading and responding to the work of their peers, students make personal
connections to writing. "Thanks to the generous support of Volvo and other sponsors and
partnering organizations , we are able to present to Californians: Sweden
today -- A nation delivering innovative design, creativity , environmental
systems, scientific breakthroughs, communication technologies and business
prowess that are having an impact worldwide on contemporary lifestyle and
quality of life.S.

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"Volvo is one of Sweden's strongest brands and has earned a solid
international reputation for innovative design, environmental consciousness
and safety within the industry.

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