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July 21, 2010

New Tattoo issue covers Arcadia, Paris and Brisbane

Youth Journalism International writer Kayley Willis doesn't let a couple of ornery alligators stop her from showing off her YJI t-shirt in Louisiana.

A new Tattoo issue -- available at www.ReadTheTattoo.com -- has several top travel pieces. One is a hometown story about Brisbane, Australia by Youth Journalism International newcomer Nancy Hsu. Another features photographs from Paris on Bastille Day, taken by YJI veteran Caroline Nelissen of the Netherlands. And finally we have a story on what makes Acadia National Park in Maine such a wonderful spot.

YJI Senior Reporter Kiernan Majerus-Collins writes in his Acadia story that he "can understand why President Barack Obama and his family chose to vacation at Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island in Maine. The real question is, why would they want to go back to Washington?" There are lots of photographs as well, by both Kiernan and Mary Majerus-Collins.

We're so blessed to have all these wonderful, talented, idealistic and energetic young journalists spread across the globe, working together to showcase a new generation on the rise. They are learning to reach out to one another to create a more diverse and stronger world. YJI, with its firm faith in the future, is doing everything it can to give a voice to the teens and students who are going to inherit our institutions and our world.

Youth Journalism International is a 501(c)(3) public educational charity, which allows donors to get a tax deduction for contributions and opens the door for possible grants to help YJI flourish as never before. If you're in a position to help financially, you can find information on how to donate at www.youthjournalism.org.

The Tattoo, which started in The Bristol Press in 1994, has become the world's leading online teen-written newspaper. We've had 218 issues so far and won tons of journalism awards -- 17 first-place awards from the Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists since 1998; 34 National Gold Key awards from the National Newspaper Association and the Quill and Scroll Society since 1997; 55 Scholastic Press Forum awards since 1999; and the Suburban Newspapers Association's award for Best Young People's Coverage in both 2002 and 2005, as well as its feature writing award in 2007; along with a Distinguished Service Award from the Connecticut Committee for Youth Suicide Prevention in 1997.

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June 9, 2009

Rell comes to Bristol, urges everyone to stay home

Press release from Gov. Jodi Rell:

Governor Rell Highlights Staycation

During Visit to Carousel Museum in Bristol

Governor M. Jodi Rell today toured the New England Carousel Museum to highlight the benefits of the second summer of “Staycation – Your Connecticut Destination,” a campaign in which businesses and attractions across the state offer discounts, deals and special packages for Connecticut residents vacationing close to home this year.

“We started this campaign last year when gas prices were soaring. Although prices are down from the record-highs of 2008, families continue to look for ways to stretch their household budgets and that includes vacations,” Governor Rell said. “Staycation offers them endless choices at world-class attractions at affordable prices, all just a short car ride away.”

The Governor said the Staycation campaign is also a great boost for the state’s $9 billion tourism industry, which supports thousands of jobs and helps businesses and attractions increase their customer base. Last summer, Connecticut families took advantage of savings by visiting Staycation attractions that included amusement parks, museums, restaurants, hotels, vineyards, golf courses, sporting venues, galleries and more.

The New England Carousel Museum is one of more than 200 attractions and businesses offering discounted prices and lodging, free gifts and other deals to Connecticut residents through Labor Day, September 7. Located in a former 33,000-square-foot hosiery factory, the Museum features restored antique carousel animals as well as an art gallery, gift shop and children’s carousel. The Museum is offering a 10 percent discount for Connecticut residents.

“The Carousel Museum is a great example of a Staycation destination for families,” Governor Rell said. “There truly is something for everyone.”

For a list of attractions and businesses participating in this year’s campaign go to: www.CTvisit.com

September 5, 2007

Good publicity for Bristol

There's a nice writeup about Bristol in AAA's new issue of its Journeys magazine.

Here's the beginning: "The city of Bristol, Connecticut’s 11th largest city, is unique with several museums, recreational areas, the oldest continuously operating theme park in the country, the international headquarters for the Little League’s Challenger Division and home to sports giant ESPN, the largest cable sports network in the world."

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