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  divastation: dana international
international was a creative child, the expression of which had taken form as an interest in singing and performing at an early age.
strictly religious, international's acknowledgement of her true gender identity was (and still is) regarded as an affront to cultural sensibilities.
in egypt, where fl market tapes of international's music had made her an icon among the country's youth, the government released statements expressing their belief that dana international was, in fact, an agent of the israeli intelligence organization mossad.
www.divastation.com /dana_international/international_bio.html   (1181 words)

  
 Richard Henry Dana jr. (1815-1882) Two Years Before The Mast (1840)
Dana describes the lives of sailors in the ports and their exhausting work of hide-curing on the beaches, and he gives close attention to the daily life of the peoples of California: Hispanic, Native American, and European..
Dana was a member of the Massachusetts legislature from 1867 to 1868.
Dana is buried in Rome's Protestant Cemetery with Keats and Shelley.
www.winthrop.dk /rhdana.html   (2015 words)

  
 Dana International VCD's!
Don't worry, Dana is joined on stage by her dancers, an overweight woman with a rubber chicken, a kinky nurse, a female doctor with a buzz cut, two belly dancers, and a guy who looks like one of the three wise men (coming out at the end to accost her).
Dana arrives, carried in by her (nipple-pierced) dancers, accompanied by two confetti-tossing angels in feathery bikinis and a bunch of flamenco dancers and a bullfighter (who I think is supposed to be Don Quixote!) They do a quick bit of choreography (quick because the instrumental bridge has been shortened).
Dana appears (for a split second) on a show introducing what appears to be an "alternate" version of the Chinquemilla video (see clip 10 for the one I'm more familiar with).
www.dangermuff.com /dana_vcd3.html   (1468 words)

  
 ILR International Programs: Student Profile - Dana Ford
Dana Ford’s international experience grant is helping her spend Summer 2005 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where she is writing her senior honors thesis.
Dana writes, "My desire to work in a recovered press connects to the independent research I plan to conduct during the final two weeks of my stay in Argentina.
Dana's senior honors thesis is supervised by ILR Professor Maria Cook.
www.ilr.cornell.edu /international/profiles/DanaFord.html   (596 words)

  
 Dana Adds International Studies Major
International Studies majors will be able to apply for travel abroad loans from a fund at Dana established by Simon with money left over from his presidential campaign in 1988.
Dana’s outstanding academic programs in business, education and social work, among others, ensure that students have the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to pursue challenging careers or placement in graduate school.
Dana College is a private, liberal arts institution in Blair, Neb. To learn more, visit www.dana.edu.
www.dana.edu /news/n042204.html   (524 words)

  
 Dana International :: Discography
Dana has released or is releasing records with at least five different companies.
The first is a list of all Dana's songs with all versions I know of and the catalogue numbers of the different records they have been released on.
A small note on the formats: Very few of Dana's records have been released on vinyl, those which are have been 12" singles (maxi singles) for promotion use or releases limited to some territories.
www.phreak.co.uk /dana/discography.html   (351 words)

  
 Dana International: Record review
Dana's lyrics are a weird mix of the original words in Arabic, child rhyme English and singsong Arabic.
Helicon, Dana's former record company, seems to be of the idea that Diva ha-osef would not suit the European market (despite strong sales on import in many countries), and have put together a different compilation album for the world outside Israel.
As was clear from several interviews after Dana won the Eurovision in 1998, both she and her management were a bit confused as to what kind of style to go for when recording for the European market.
home.online.no /~geskogse/review_geir.html   (2115 words)

  
 Dana International Wins European Song Contest
Eurovision is a major media phenomenon, and the 43rd edition drew an international television audience variously estimated from tens of millions to 600 million; the Israeli audience was estimated at 2 million.
Dana performed "Diva" with four backup singers chosen to represent a variety of female vocal styles ranging from opera to traditional Middle Eastern.
Dana got where she got without forgetting where she came from." To those who suggested that Dana won because of being transsexual, Qedar said, "Dana did not win because of who she is, but despite who she is."
www.ifge.org /news/1998/may/nws5158a.htm   (932 words)

  
 YouTube - Dana International - Diva Eurovision Live
Dana rocks and thats all that is important here.
She is very beautiful (yes, I do know shes a tranny!)and the song is catchy.
Israel - Dana International - Diva (live) - Eurovision 1998
www.youtube.com /watch?v=ZQ-THgyCVvw   (419 words)

  
 ALL GIRL / Transgender Israeli export Dana International courts fans and controversy around the globe
Still a cult figure in the United States, International's visit to San Francisco is being documented by the Israeli television show "Passport," and an MTV microphone and camera are waiting for her the moment she exits the dressing room.
By the time "Diva" made her a European celebrity, International had released a handful of hit albums and inspired an estimated 4 million bootleg tapes, circulated by fans in Egypt and other countries where her music was banned.
International's life as a luminously gorgeous transsexual of Yemeni descent hasn't been all accolades and awards, of course.
www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2001/06/27/DD4717.DTL   (1194 words)

  
 Dana Consolidates International Automotive Aftermarket Sales Operations
As part of this consolidation, Dana World Trade plans to close its Maumee, Ohio, office by the end of September, relocating its division headquarters and consolidated sales, accounting, and marketing functions to the Miami location.
Schaff added that Dana people not relocating to Miami will be assisted in finding other positions within the company locally.
Dana Corporation is one of the world's largest independent suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets.
www.prnewswire.com /cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/07-12-2000/0001263721&EDATE=   (271 words)

  
 Dana International
Dana International had her first album during 1993, a year after the operation.
Dana and her producers Ofer Nisim and and Shy Cerrem signed a deal with CNR Music and are currently working on a new album
Dana International visited La Nueva Escuelita for the grand opening on December of 1996 and she will be back soon...
www.escuelita.com /pages/dana.htm   (616 words)

  
 israelinsider: Culture: Israel's Dana International takes back seat to ABBA in "Best of Eurovision"
Dana hoped to slip through to the finals.
Viewers of the show broadcast live from the Danish capital cast their votes on the 14 entries by telephone, in the same way that the winner is selected in the regular Eurovision contest.
Before the show, Dana said she was convinced ABBA's Waterloo would win, 'But I wouldn't mind being second to them.
web.israelinsider.com /Articles/Culture/6885.htm   (527 words)

  
 Dana International - Site description
Dana has received a lot of media attention through the years - some of it is presented in translation to English here.
Dana sings a number of songs in Arabic - I happen to be taking a master's degree in Arabic.
Dana's records can be a bit difficult to get hold of - especially her Israeli releases.
home.online.no /~geskogse/this_site.html   (572 words)

  
 Dana International: Viva la Diva!
Dana International, or Sharon Cohen, is one of the biggest stars in Israel.
Dana happens to be transsexual, and this has made her an abomination in the eyes of many leading religious figures in Israel.
As she declared it, Dana is the Queen of each human being who wants to be represented by her.
perso.orange.fr /babel-site/dana.html   (345 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/danainternational
However, as the Israeli children danced and sang along to the her song hits, wondering who the female singer was, Yaron was on his way to London to undergo sex change surgery.
Dana currently recorded her international album called "FREE" which was released in Europe in April 1999.
Dana was in Spain and performed AGAIN "Diva" at a Show there.
www.myspace.com /danainternational   (1296 words)

  
 Dana International
"Dana International" (ãðä àéðèøðùéåðì) (artist name of "Sharon Cohen", born "Yaron Cohen" February 2, 1972) is an Israeli transsexual pop singer, who won the 1998 Eurovision Song Contest for her song "Diva".
Her entry into the contest caused some uproar in Israel where certain religious politicians called for her to be replaced with a more conservative act.
Next to original songs, Dana is known for her cover versions of old hits.
www.artistopia.com /dana-international   (114 words)

  
 About Tokyo Therapy - Psychotherapy & Healing Practice
Prem Dana’s international experience in a diversity of settings gives her a unique ability to deal with a wide range of presenting issues with flexibility and care.
Prem Dana is a Clinical Psychologist which means that she is specialist in human behavior and change.
Prem Dana is trained in brief and in other longer term and in depth therapy approaches.
www.tokyotherapy.com   (451 words)

  
 Rutgers University Libraries: Subject Research Guides: Business: Resources for International Business
The International Economic Review is a monthly publication of the US International Trade Commission, and focuses on trade developments as they affect the United States.
The Social Indicators of Development (ALEXANDER International Documents HC 59.69.S63; CAMDEN, DANA REF HC 59.69.S63) is also from the World Bank; this data is to "provide a picture of the social effects of economic development." The database, searchable by country and topic, is made possible by the Center for International Earth Science Information Network.
International Trade Statistics is an annual report from the World Trade Organization, with statistical data in PDF and Microsoft Excel formats.
www.libraries.rutgers.edu /rul/rr_gateway/research_guides/busi/intbus.shtml   (3351 words)

  
 D I V A { a dana international fansite and fanlisting }
D I V A { a dana international fansite and fanlisting }
Dana's long-awaited cover of the classic 'Im Nin' Alu', made famous by the incomparable Ofra Haza, is finally available as 'Im Nin' Alu (Mike Cruz Israel Mix)' on Many Moods of Mike Cruz.
Dana is hard at work on her new album.
www.lunaestas.com /dana/index.php   (366 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Special Report | 1998 | 05/98 | Eurovision | Transsexual singer stirs up passions
It may be the third time Israel has won the Eurovision Song Contest, but it is the first time the winner is a she who once was a he.
After the show, Dana said her victory was a sign of changing times.
Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain said: "Dana International's sexuality is totally irrelevant to her ability to sing well or perform on behalf of her country, just as anybody else's sexuality should have no bearing on their professional life unless it interferes with their work."
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/special_report/1998/05/98/eurovision/90279.stm   (387 words)

  
 :: Dana Group ::
Dana Group has established itself as an integral part of the Nigerian economy with an integrated commercial, industrial and service-orientated organisation, positioning itself as one of the leading business houses in Nigeria.
Dana Electronics presents the latest home entertainment systems from Philips, one of the world's top three consumer electronics companies.
Dana Steel Mill: The Group has recently acquired a Steel Rolling Mill in Katsina to produce debars and wire rods.
www.danagroup.com   (432 words)

  
 Dana International wants a Björn & Benny song!   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
Dana International sings material written especially for her by the idols Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson.
Dana International is in love - with Sweden.
Dana would of course get very happy if it happened, Guido Janssens says.
www.abbamail.com /news/danaintl.htm   (167 words)

  
 Al Dana in International City
Al Dana II offers a comfortable lifestyle enhanced by recreational facilities and modern amenities.
Al Dana II is located in the heart of the Central District in International City.
International Financial Centre and 15 minutes to Dubai Festival City.
www.dubaiwaterfronts.com /al_dana_2.html   (201 words)

  
 Dana International struts in style | Jerusalem Post   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
The transsexual singer drew condemnation from religious groups after being chosen as Israeli's representative seven years ago, and she arrived in style for Sunday night's performance, wearing arm-length fl gloves, fish net stockings and a fl lace hat as accessories to her miniscule fl leotard, parts of which were see-through.
While her outfit was a stunner even by Eurovision's famously flamboyant standards, Dana International was not among the five performers selected to appear in a final round of competition.
Dana International was joined for the festivities by Zvika Pick, who wrote the music for "Diva," and Yoav Ginai, who wrote the words.
www.jpost.com /servlet/Satellite?cid=1129540591411&pagename=JPost/JPArticle/ShowFull   (728 words)

  
 Language & International Studies Programs
The department's other major, International Studies, combines elements of languages, business and communication to help student prepare for the multinational world of today and tomorrow.
The Languages and International Studies Department also teams up with Dana's renowned Education Department to provide a Spanish for Secondary Teachers major.
And for our international students, Dana offers an English as a Second Language program to help them prepare for studying in the United States.
www.dana.edu /language/programs.html   (139 words)

  
 Dana International News
News about Dana International continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.
Dana International proved that gender reassignment need not be a block to Eurovision success.
Fair enough, the contest has had its fair share of offbeat participants in recent times, from Dana International...
www.topix.net /who/dana-international   (251 words)

  
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Dana International is one of the biggest stars in Israel since 1993.
She is a transsexual woman born in february 1972 as Yaron Cohen.
I am a big "Dana addict" since May 1998, and my love for her will last forever, that's why I want this page to be a little tribute to the best singer in the world.
membres.lycos.fr /maganuna   (295 words)

  
 Dana Gas joins the International Gas Union | Dana Gas
Dana Gas to sponsor and partake in the First Annual GPCA Forum
The IGU is a worldwide non-profit organization founded in 1931, with the objective of promoting the technical and economic progress of the global natural gas industry.
In addition to its current projects, Dana Gas will be expanding into all elements of the natural gas value-chain, including upstream exploration and production; through the midstream transmission and distribution of gas including LNG trading; and downstream into gas-related industries and petrochemicals.
www.ameinfo.com /105283.html   (747 words)

  
 D*I*F*F Homepage
Of course D.I.F.F. first emphasize is on Dana International and the goal of making her the Super Star she is and deserves to be.
Following from that D.I.F.F. is not simply a fan club for an artist but a socio-political force which carries out the true significance of who and what she really is. Because of this, from the very beginning D.I.F.F. has made the choice to open three different but at the same time very related fronts.
The struggle for GayRights is one which Dana International is very strongly engage in.
www.diffteam.freeservers.com   (709 words)

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