Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; “Connecting Through Difference: Share Your Story” Online Video Contest, 61916-61917 [E8-24721]

Download as PDF 61916 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 202 / Friday, October 17, 2008 / Notices Agenda: November 19 Directorate Activities and Plans. Discussion of Draft Strategic Plan. Division Subcommittee Meetings. Education & Diversity Subcommittee Meeting. November 20 Earth Scope Briefing. Meeting with the Director. Planning for Spring Meeting. will also be posted in ADAMS. Persons who do not have access to ADAMS, or who encounter problems in accessing the documents located in ADAMS, should contact the NRC Public Document Room staff by telephone at 1– 800–397–4209 or 301–415–4737, or by e-mail to pdr@nrc.gov. The application is also available at https://www.nrc.gov/ reactors/new-reactors/Fermi.html. Dated: October 14, 2008. Susanne Bolton, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–24657 Filed 10–16–08; 8:45 am] Dated at Rockville, Maryland, this 10th day of October 2008. For the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. 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Harmon, Acting Secretary. [FR Doc. E8–24720 Filed 10–16–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8011–01–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice: 6401] Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; ‘‘Connecting Through Difference: Share Your Story’’ Online Video Contest ACTION: Notice. BILLING CODE 7590–01–P Detroit Edison Company; Notice of Receipt and Availability of Application for a Combined License VerDate Aug<31>2005 The Office of the Secretary at (202) 551–5400. Jkt 217001 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Sunshine Act Meeting Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act, Public Law 94–409, that the Securities and Exchange Commission will hold a Closed Meeting on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, at 10 a.m. Commissioners, Counsel to the Commissioners, the Secretary to the Commission, and recording secretaries will attend the Closed Meeting. Certain staff members who have an interest in the matters also may be present. 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For further information and to ascertain what, if any, matters have been added, deleted or postponed, please contact: PO 00000 Frm 00140 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUMMARY: People all over the world ages 14 and older are invited to submit videos, not to exceed three minutes in length, containing any form of artistic expression including, but not limited to, dance, spoken word, poetry, and song, that highlight the theme ‘‘Connecting through Difference: Share your Story.’’ DATES: Contest submissions will be accepted from on or about December 1, 2008, 12 p.m. EST, until January 26, 2009, 11:59 p.m. EST. The Department will accept comments from the public up to December 16, 2008. SUBMISSIONS: Only videos submitted online at connect.state.gov will be considered. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by any of the following methods: • Mail (paper, disk, or CD–ROM submissions): U.S. Department of State, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, SA– 44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 800, Washington, DC 20547, Attn: Michele Peters. • E-mail: ExchangesDirect@state.gov. Please reference ‘‘Online Video Contest’’ in the subject line of your message. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michele Peters, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, (202) 203–5102; SA–44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 800, Washington, DC 20547. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), under the authority of the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (Fulbright-Hays), fosters mutual understanding between the United States and other countries through international educational, professional and cultural programs. ECA does so by promoting personal, professional, and institutional ties between private E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1 sroberts on PROD1PC70 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 202 / Friday, October 17, 2008 / Notices citizens and organizations in the United States and those abroad, as well as by presenting U.S. society and culture in all of its diversity to overseas audiences. The strategic objective of ECA is to assist in the development of friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations between the United States and other countries of the world by establishing and furthering common interests and values between Americans and people of different countries, cultures and faiths. To this end, ECA designs and implements programs that build personal and institutional relationships and that engage educational institutions and the private sector as partners on key public diplomacy initiatives. ECA is building on and amplifying its international exchange programs by creating online communities that enhance mutual understanding. On October 1, 2008 ECA launched an interactive Web site and online social networking space (connect.state.gov) to build a worldwide community of people dedicated to creating international understanding and dialogue. Through this Online Video Contest, members of ECA’s social networking Web site are invited to submit one video each that addresses the theme ‘‘My Culture + Your Culture = ? Connecting Through Difference: Share your Story’’. The Contest goal is to open active channels of communication, with the ECA Web site serving as the focal point for fostering a discussion of common values and interests. This overview of the Contest initiative is provided in order fully to inform the public and interested members of the philanthropic, corporate and NGO communities of ECA’s strategic objectives and priorities. The Contest will be open to the general public worldwide and will be launched and open for submissions in December 2008. Employees and contractors of the U.S. Government, and their immediate family members (spouse, parent, child, sibling and spouse or ‘‘step’’ of each) and those living in the same household, are not eligible to enter the Contest. The general public will be invited to submit videos of three minutes or less. Videos will be submitted and judged in two age group categories: (1) 14–17 years, and (2) 18 years and over (ages at time of submission). Videos may contain any form of artistic expression (e.g., song, dance, skit). Initially, the general public worldwide will be invited to vote for their favorite video contest submissions on ECA’s social networking Web site (connect.state.gov). The 40 videos receiving the most public support will be sent to a blue ribbon panel of alumni from ECA’s international exchange VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:18 Oct 16, 2008 Jkt 217001 programs to be ranked. Four grand prize winners will receive global recognition of their videos and be eligible to participate in an ECA-funded, approximately two-week international exchange program. Winners must have a valid passport by the time of travel; prizes are contingent on visa eligibility and issuance. Contest Details and Rules will be available at connect.state.gov no later than the December 1, 2008 contest start date. ECA welcomes the views of the philanthropic, corporate and NGO communities on this initiative and the potential for strategic partnership in achieving them. Dated: October 10, 2008. Goli Ameri, Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–24721 Filed 10–16–08; 8:45 am] 61917 additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Julie Simpson, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State (telephone: (202) 453–8050). The address is U.S. Department of State, SA– 44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 700, Washington, DC 20547–0001. Dated: October 10, 2008. C. Miller Crouch, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State. [FR Doc. E8–24724 Filed 10–16–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4710–05–P DEPARTMENT OF STATE BILLING CODE 4710–05–P [Public Notice 6402] DEPARTMENT OF STATE [Public Notice 6403] Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Fragment to Vase: Approaches to Ceramic Restoration’’ SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the five objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Fragment to Vase: Approaches to Ceramic Restoration,’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of two of these objects at the Getty Villa, Malibu, CA, from on or about December 18, 2008, until on or about June 1, 2009, and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the remaining three objects at the Getty Villa, Malibu, CA, from on or about January 1, 2013, until on or about September 1, 2013, and at possible PO 00000 Frm 00141 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Culturally Significant Objects Imported for Exhibition Determinations: ‘‘Taking Shape: Finding Sculpture in the Decorative Arts’’ SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given of the following determinations: Pursuant to the authority vested in me by the Act of October 19, 1965 (79 Stat. 985; 22 U.S.C. 2459), Executive Order 12047 of March 27, 1978, the Foreign Affairs Reform and Restructuring Act of 1998 (112 Stat. 2681, et seq.; 22 U.S.C. 6501 note, et seq.), Delegation of Authority No. 234 of October 1, 1999, Delegation of Authority No. 236 of October 19, 1999, as amended, and Delegation of Authority No. 257 of April 15, 2003 [68 FR 19875], I hereby determine that the objects to be included in the exhibition ‘‘Taking Shape: Finding Sculpture in the Decorative Arts’’ imported from abroad for temporary exhibition within the United States, are of cultural significance. The objects are imported pursuant to a loan agreement with the foreign owner or custodian. I also determine that the exhibition or display of the exhibit objects at The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, California, from on or about March 31, 2009, until on or about July 5, 2009; and at possible additional exhibitions or venues yet to be determined, is in the national interest. Public Notice of these Determinations is ordered to be published in the Federal Register. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, including a list of the exhibit objects, contact Wolodymyr Sulzynsky, Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of E:\FR\FM\17OCN1.SGM 17OCN1

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[FR Doc No: E8-24721]


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DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Public Notice: 6401]


Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs; ``Connecting Through 
Difference: Share Your Story'' Online Video Contest

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: People all over the world ages 14 and older are invited to 
submit videos, not to exceed three minutes in length, containing any 
form of artistic expression including, but not limited to, dance, 
spoken word, poetry, and song, that highlight the theme ``Connecting 
through Difference: Share your Story.''

DATES: Contest submissions will be accepted from on or about December 
1, 2008, 12 p.m. EST, until January 26, 2009, 11:59 p.m. EST. The 
Department will accept comments from the public up to December 16, 
2008.

SUBMISSIONS: Only videos submitted online at connect.state.gov will be 
considered.

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by any of the following 
methods:
     Mail (paper, disk, or CD-ROM submissions): U.S. Department 
of State, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Educational and 
Cultural Affairs, SA-44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 800, Washington, DC 
20547, Attn: Michele Peters.
     E-mail: ExchangesDirect@state.gov. Please reference 
``Online Video Contest'' in the subject line of your message.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Michele Peters, Office of the 
Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, (202) 203-
5102; SA-44, 301 4th Street, SW., Room 800, Washington, DC 20547.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Bureau of Educational and Cultural 
Affairs (ECA), under the authority of the Mutual Educational and 
Cultural Exchange Act of 1961, as amended (Fulbright-Hays), fosters 
mutual understanding between the United States and other countries 
through international educational, professional and cultural programs. 
ECA does so by promoting personal, professional, and institutional ties 
between private

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citizens and organizations in the United States and those abroad, as 
well as by presenting U.S. society and culture in all of its diversity 
to overseas audiences.
    The strategic objective of ECA is to assist in the development of 
friendly, sympathetic, and peaceful relations between the United States 
and other countries of the world by establishing and furthering common 
interests and values between Americans and people of different 
countries, cultures and faiths. To this end, ECA designs and implements 
programs that build personal and institutional relationships and that 
engage educational institutions and the private sector as partners on 
key public diplomacy initiatives.
    ECA is building on and amplifying its international exchange 
programs by creating online communities that enhance mutual 
understanding. On October 1, 2008 ECA launched an interactive Web site 
and online social networking space (connect.state.gov) to build a 
worldwide community of people dedicated to creating international 
understanding and dialogue. Through this Online Video Contest, members 
of ECA's social networking Web site are invited to submit one video 
each that addresses the theme ``My Culture + Your Culture = ? 
Connecting Through Difference: Share your Story''. The Contest goal is 
to open active channels of communication, with the ECA Web site serving 
as the focal point for fostering a discussion of common values and 
interests. This overview of the Contest initiative is provided in order 
fully to inform the public and interested members of the philanthropic, 
corporate and NGO communities of ECA's strategic objectives and 
priorities.
    The Contest will be open to the general public worldwide and will 
be launched and open for submissions in December 2008. Employees and 
contractors of the U.S. Government, and their immediate family members 
(spouse, parent, child, sibling and spouse or ``step'' of each) and 
those living in the same household, are not eligible to enter the 
Contest. The general public will be invited to submit videos of three 
minutes or less. Videos will be submitted and judged in two age group 
categories: (1) 14-17 years, and (2) 18 years and over (ages at time of 
submission). Videos may contain any form of artistic expression (e.g., 
song, dance, skit). Initially, the general public worldwide will be 
invited to vote for their favorite video contest submissions on ECA's 
social networking Web site (connect.state.gov). The 40 videos receiving 
the most public support will be sent to a blue ribbon panel of alumni 
from ECA's international exchange programs to be ranked. Four grand 
prize winners will receive global recognition of their videos and be 
eligible to participate in an ECA-funded, approximately two-week 
international exchange program. Winners must have a valid passport by 
the time of travel; prizes are contingent on visa eligibility and 
issuance.
    Contest Details and Rules will be available at connect.state.gov no 
later than the December 1, 2008 contest start date.
    ECA welcomes the views of the philanthropic, corporate and NGO 
communities on this initiative and the potential for strategic 
partnership in achieving them.

    Dated: October 10, 2008.
Goli Ameri,
Assistant Secretary for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of 
State.
[FR Doc. E8-24721 Filed 10-16-08; 8:45 am]
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