A bronze statue of Helen Keller was unveiled at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday as lawmakers praised her as a trailblazer and an inspiration for those with disabilities. [2]
The mega salaries and global exposure mean Miranda is expected to be in top physical shape 24/7. [3]
She (Keller) traveled the world as an adult, wrote 12 books and championed causes including women's suffrage and worker's rights. [2]
She (Miranda) couldn't wait to walk the runwayand show the world that being lean, toned and fit is something you can be. [3]
The foundation, Augusto said, still considers Keller "our guiding light. She embodies the American spirit of limitless possibility...her biggest desire was to leave the world a better place than she found it, and ladies and gentleman, that's the legacy she leaves all of us."[2]
Merkel was later named secretary-general of the Christian Democratic Union, Germany's largest conservative political party. She has also put her strict budgetary imprint on the sprawling European Union budget debates. With her conciliatory powers, Merkel has managed to maintain impressive approval ratings both home and abroad. [1]
Keller's statue will replace one depicting Jabez Curry, who has represented Alabama in the Capitol since 1908. "By placing this statue in the Capitol, we appropriately honor this extraodinary American, and will inspire countless children who will come to understand that with faith and with courage, there truly are no limits on what can be accomplished, and there is no obstacle that can't be overcome", Riley said.
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[1] "The 100 Most Powerful Women" 31 August 2008
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/11/06women_Angela-Merkel_34AH.html (accessed 4 may 2010)
[2] "Helen Keller statue unveiled at Capitol" 7 October 2009
http://edition.cnn.com/2009/US/10/07/HELEN.KELLER.STATUE/index.html (accessed 4 May 2010)
[3] "Miranda Kerr's Hot Body Secrets" 12 June 2008
http://www.cleo.com.au/miranda_kerrs_hot_body_secrets.htm (accessed 4 May 2010)
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