Betty fans ( me included !) have cause to celebrate , as “ Ugly Betty ” will be on every night of the week in primetime for years to come !
The TV Guide Network has picked up the cable off-network rights to ABC ’ s dramedy ( Novela ) “ Ugly Betty .”
The Deal : Disney-ABC Domestic TV , TV Guide will begin airing “ Betty ” this fall , following the show ’ s Oct . 9 season premiere . The cable network will air the series ’ new installments within two weeks of their run on ABC . ( The episodes will also be available on Hulu . com and ABC . com the day after their initial broadcast on ABC .)
In addition ! TV Guide will run “ Betty ” as a weekly strip beginning in the fall of 2010 at which time TVGuide . com will have rights to stream up to five “ Ugly Betty ” episodes at a time .
Rumor estimated it the license fee at about $ 200,000 per episode .
Bill to decide Puerto Rico ’ s status moves forward
House committee recently approved a a proposal that would let Puerto Ricans decide their island ’ s political status . It was unclear whether the full Congress would consider the bill . The Natural Resources Committee approved the Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2009 , which was submitted by the island ’ s resident commissioner , Pedro Pierluisi .
Voters would choose between keeping the island ’ s commonwealth status , adopted in 1952 , or to opt for something different . In the latter case , a second plebiscite would let them decide whether they wanted statehood , independence or independence with a loose association to the United States .
Two of the island ’ s main parties oppose the proposal , and a similar bill that the committee approved in October 2007 has since died . The debate marked the 68th time that the House has debated a bill related to Puerto Rico ’ s status .
Puerto Ricans voted to maintain the island ’ s current status and rejected statehood in nonbinding referendums in 1967 , 1993 and 1998 . Residents of the U . S . Caribbean commonwealth are barred from voting in presidential elections , and their Congressional delegate cannot vote .
The Magic Power of the Arts By Leslie Farrel , TBPAC Patel Conservatory
hen it comes to teaching performing arts skills to
Wchildren , few people are probably as passionate and experienced as Raquel Aché Leonard , a talented artist American Venezuelan .
As community ambassador and resident artist at the Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center ’ s Patel Conservatory , Leonard enjoys reaching out to the community and introducing the arts to children . Named 2003 Woman of the Year from the Tampa Hispanic Heritage Committee , winner of the 2002 Hispanic Community Leadership Award from Telemundo TV , and the National First Class Award of Theatre from the Caracas Arts Council , and one of 2008 ’ s Latin Times Magazine , Latina Movers N Shakers !
“ Teaching children the performing arts , like dance , ballet and theater , helps to create a stimulating learning environment for children of all cultures and economic backgrounds ,” Leonard says . “ New ideas and energy excite the children and provide much needed encouragement .” ‘ I strongly believe that the arts break down barriers , foster communication and build bridges , Patel Conservatory TBPAC IS a place where ideas lead to action and action creates changes . I believe in the strength of our spirit .
About 10 percent of Patel Conservatory students attend classes on scholarships provided by the Conservatory , funded by grants and donations . Additionally , this summer ( number ) of students are attending summer camps through the Conservatory ’ s Access Arts program .
“ Access Arts reaches out to children who might not even know the Patel Conservatory exists . This is an effort to reach children who don ’ t have access to participation in performing arts , which research shows improves academic achievement , builds confidence and increases social skills ,” Leonard explains .
After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Arts Education . Leonard furthered her studies with post-graduate work in Early Childhood Education , Dance Choreography , Costume Design , Puppetry , and Organizational Management of the Arts .
Leonard founded and directed Native Indians and African Heritage Social and Cultural Rights , was president and founder of Fundación Cultural “ Lourdes Armas ” and worked with the Museum of Visual Arts and Arts Expression School for Children , in Venezuela . Locally , she served as artistic director of The New Place Multicultural Arts Center and director of Puppetry Theater at Munekaché Marionettes .
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