Page 24 Thursday, June 20, 2002 The Westfield Leader and THE TIMES of Scotch Plains – Fanwood A WATCHUNG COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PUBLICATION Pen & Ink ArtsArts && EntertainmentEntertainment With Michelle H. Le Poidevin If the Medium Is the FIRST CD RELEASED OUT OF SCOTCH PLAINS Call Off the Quest: Message, Why Isn’t The Call Off the Quest: Michael L. Bartiromo for Message Behind Music The Leader/The Times Message Getting Across? The Ideal Bathing Suit By MICHELLE H. Le POIDEVIN The Ideal Bathing Suit Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Matters to Clang Bang A little black girl slipped through the slippery fingers of the foster care system, vanishing from existence. Unassociated with a Is Within Your Reach By MARYLOU MORANO the dream. Can the dream be inter- Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times world of wealth, she’s also unconnected to any large profile preted as “the American Dream?” By JENNIFER PINTO Blanca. SCOTCH PLAINS — The influ- “The song is really meant to con- figures, like a senator. There are thousands of children like Rilya Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times Thick Waist ence of The Kinks, The Beatles and vey the power of the obsessive mind Wilson disappearing daily, yet MSNBC’s Ashleigh Banfield spent other classic rock musicians are Every woman knows that For the girl with a thick and the lust for fulfillment, whether over a week devoting her program, “A Region in Conflict” to waist or just a little bit of widely felt in the self-titled, first CD it is in the form of love, power, finding 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart, a girl who has also vanished trying bathing suits after a by New Jersey band, Clang Bang. long winter is never fun. a belly, look for a one piece political ideal, patriotism or some- and is associated with an affluent, loving family. CNN also or even a tankini with The compilation was recorded at SRA thing else entirely,” said Andrews. Standing in a fitting room Studios in Scotch Plains. dedicated countless hours to the disappearances of Chandra Levy with terrible lighting tummy control. Look Another example of the CD’s mu- for a suit that empha- In fact, the group’s leader, pro- sical diversity is heard in “Wonder- and Danielle van Dam. while trying on a dozen ducer and songwriter, Barrett swimsuits that do noth- sizes your chest, ful News” which employs the upbeat Although all missing cases are tragic, barely a snippet of airtime something with a Andrews of Califon, is the first to Jamaican influence of Ska music is used to search for Rilya. Try hearing a news byte about the ing for you is a night- agree. mare most women can plunging neckline or a diagonal line across “I think the Kink’s investigation on the evening news. It’s hard to find. Is it because do without. member Ray Davies is a the talking heads of our big news outlets would rather shine the But take it from me, the front of the suit. Avoid crisscross genius as a songwriter spotlight on high profile missing white girls? Is Rilya’s case any when I was in college, I and performer,” he said worked at a swimwear backs, simply be- less important? cause the lines will in an exclusive interview Renowned journalist Marshall McLuhan (1911-1980) believed boutique selling de- with The Westfield signer swim suits to bring your eye around your back di- Leader and The Times of that “The medium is the message.” This is one of the first laws women of all body types Scotch Plains-Fanwood. taught in Journalism 101. Yet, veteran journalists have developed and I know for a fact rectly to your stom- ach. Look for Anne The Clang Bang CD amnesia, delivering everything but a message, instead, filling that there is a suit for contains much more than every women. Delia’s - Pacific Suit Top, Cole and those fa- evening hours massaging the hard facts, molding them like pounds Bottom, $19 per piece. mous miracle suits. classic rock-driven of Play-Doh until they resemble something concrete. Many women have songs, however. been on the quest If you can afford to spend a few extra Andrews’ socio-politi- Folks are seated on their sofas in a Post Traumatic Stress for the perfect cal-philosophical ap- Disorder/Post 9/11 World, being spoon-fed from heaping jars of swimsuit for years, dollars I suggest in- vesting in a suit by proach to the lyrics News Fluff – and they’re unwittingly eating the stuff up, instead but finding a great suit coupled with the selec- can be somewhat intimi- Gottex, their quality of demanding to have reports on the real question – the elephant suits will last you a life- tions’ different music in the room – What are we doing to prevent another 9/11? dating. Looking for a bath- styles work together to ing suit that flatters you in time. Small Bust give an underlying depth I don’t know about you, but 9/11 kind of shook me into a new the best light can be challeng- to the music that has reality, one where I wanted to hear about the Middle East conflict, ing but it isn’t impossible. All To enlarge a small bust look for bikinis or a cross-generational ap- not one with anchors currently obsessed with finding out who you need is peal. some direction. one piece with “Deep Throat” was during the Watergate years. Did I fall asleep detail on top, “Firecracker,” the Barrett Andrews of “Clang Bang” jams in recording and the war ended? When look- CD’s first single, is an ing for a suit, be such as trendy and mixing sessions at SRA Studios in Scotch Plains. ruffles or example of cross-appeal No anchors covered every angle of the attacks on The World it a bikini, a both generational as well Trade Center and The Pentagon with more clarity, conviction and tankini or a two- fringe. Avoid bandeau tops as genre. In the chorus’ lyrics, “the accompanied by punk influence, a objectivity than Banfield and CNN’s Aaron Brown. Yet, Banfield’s piece; remem- dream is all that matters,” the lis- musical genre often demonstrated ber to accentu- with no pad- new region in conflict has turned from Ramallah to Salt Lake City, ding; they will tener has an opportunity to come to by The Police and Mighty Mighty Utah. In an unusual statement made by Brown when Dirty Bomb ate the positive. his or her own conclusion regarding Bosstones. What is your make your bust appear even “Silence (is part of the danger),” suspect Jose Padilla was arrested, Brown planted the question as best asset? Is it the second single to be released off to whether or not Padilla (who allegedly planned to blow up your bust, waist, hips, stom- smaller. Your best bet is investing in a top or a one-piece the CD, is a haunting melody the thousands) was being stripped of his rights. Chris Matthews is one ach, or your bottom? Well, Bill Blass lyrist calls an ode to free speech. pick your best feature and with a little bit of pad- Bill Blass of the only anchors to keep his eye on the ball, but he’s screaming ding, remember you “This song is a more somber reflec- show that off. tion of the human condition,” said so loudly, my ears turned him off weeks ago. For example, if you are want to look natu- 1922-2002 ral, so don’t over do Andrews, adding that it centers on hope Asking our news outlets to provide us with straightforward, looking for a bikini, but By JENNIFER PINTO of open dialog and communication for balanced, fair reporting is like you are trying to hide it. Look for Junior Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times THE TALKING HEADS...In today’s brands that tend to resolution of problems and conflicts. hoping Britney Spears will wear climate of war and uncertainty, are your hips, emphasis CONNECTICUT — Bill Blass, Regarding the current availability your bust with a cater to petite fig- clothes in her next music video. the correspondents keeping up with an American fashion designer, died of socio-political music, Andrews the beat? Pictured, clockwise, are: printed top. A detailed ures, like Roy or at his home in Washington, Conn. at It just ain’t gonna happen. Still, Rampage. feels most of it isn’t hitting the mark. CNN’s Christiane Amanpour, Edward top matched up with a the age 79. A friend of Bill Blass, “You could say Clang Bang re- we ask that these outlets at least R. Murrow, MSNBC’s Ashleigh solid and simple bot- Big Bust Helen O’Hagan, said that he died of Old Navy - Women’s Retro- If a big bust is keep their trained ears to Banfield of “A Region in Con- tom will draw your eye Flower Bikinis, $16. cancer. flict,” CNN’s Aaron Brown, away from your hips. your problem, re- Blass will be missed by the fash- the ground in the Middle Marshall McLuhan, and That’s why separates member to look ion world and East and the crisis at MSNBC’s Chris are so wonderful; they for support. A bi- by the nation of hand before shifting Matthews of can offer you so many kini top or a one- women he has “Hardball.” piece with under the spotlight alto- options. captivated with gether. If you’re shopping for a wire or shelving is his classic de- bathing suit, choose wisely key. Avoid triangle signs. Blass not and be realistic. Do not at- tops and look for a flat- only designed tempt to try on swimwear that tering halter instead, it for the haute will provide you with bet- won’t work with your body Bill Blass couture but his type, it will only disappoint you ter lift. Also look for a strong runway model in the end. Look for cuts, fabrics strap that will support your represented the average American and patterns. Avoid letting your eye bust. Try Sunsets, they make won- woman. automatically take derful separates and have tops that From the stay-at-home mom to cater up to double you to the color of Below: Robin Piccone - Ava, the workingwoman, Blass served the flects music of the people, by the your choice; color is $144 D cups. fashion needs of everyday women. Just remember people for the people,” he commented. the least important He designed casual and practical “The songs on the Clang Bang” CD factor and can be de- ladies, it’s hot clothes for petite women to plus size outside and were all written and recorded prior to cided after finding the women, setting the standard for 9/11, so it seems material was more right style. whether you love American Style. or hate your body, prophetic than I ever dreamed pos- Most importantly, Blass is most famous for design- sible,” Andrews continued. My Take on It when shopping, keep in embrace what ing outfits for women like former you’ve got. So Appearing on “Clang Bang” are D. mind basic guidelines for first lady Nancy Regan, singer and Jordan on guitar, Jonathan Dinklage With Kerrianne Spellman Cort your problem areas and grab a few girl- actress Barbra Streisand and jour- friends and head to on violin, Gordon Winfield on bass, don’t be afraid to ask for nalist Barbara Walters. Blass said he Jay Dittamo on drums and percussion help. your favorite de- designed for the woman “not ob- partment store or and Dave Poerner on keyboards. Spirituality In Post 9/11 World, What is your sessed with fashion,” but instead he Andrews has been working with problem area? boutique, get in focused on women with other inter- that fitting room members of Clang Bang in various Where Celebrity Still Consumes Us ests such as family and career. musical groups since the 1970s, when Bottom Heavy with no more than Blass was born on June 22, 1922 in By KERRIANNE SPELLMAN CORT Should Winona Ryder go free for five bathing suits Andrews and Gordon had a band Specially Written for The Westfield Leader and The Times allegedly stealing thousands of dol- If your are bottom heavy Fort Wayne, Ind. He was the son of a called The Dandies. In 1999 they and have wide hips look and give them a se- hardware store owner and of a dress- I admit that I am very spiritual. Spiri- lars worth of clothing from a Los rious shot. joined together again to form Clang tuality is, of course, a rather sweeping Angeles department store? Who for a suit with a high cut maker. Blass played football, worked Bang. Poerner and Andrews have on the thigh, this will give Great places to on the school paper and studied at term and has nothing to do with what cares? Now that she has announced shop: Everything But worked together in two bands - Airfair religion you consider to be the truth; her divorce from Cris Judd, should J- your figure a elongated il- the South Side High School in Fort and Mellonhead. whether you are Catholic, Protestant, lusion. If your looking for a Water in Short Hills and Wayne were he graduated in 1939. Lo go back to P. Diddy? Whatever! Bloomingdale’s in The Mall All songs were written and produced Jewish or someone who likes to chant This past weekend, two-piece, avoid a scoop bot- He went on to study fashion at Par- by Andrews with the exception of “Ver- under the moon. Britney Spears was tom, it will only emphasis your at Short Hills or Bridgewater sons School of Design in New York Commons. For Trendy affordable tical Invaders,” which was co-written In a broader sense, I booed off the stage at a curves, instead try a medium cov- City and after enlisting in the army and co-produced by engineer Seth mean that I am spiri- Texas concert because erage bottom or swim shorts. How- suits try Old Navy and Delia’s Stores. during World War II and serving for If you want to shop online, check out Alexander, owner of SRA Studios. tual in the sense that I the show had to be cut ever, stay away from shorts with 3 1/2 years, he found himself back in “Clang Bang” will soon be available believe we are all broth- short due to a power fail- heavy prints and bright colors. Try mailiamills.com and New York City. robinpiccone.com. in local stores. It can also be ordered ers, and, regardless of ure. Apparently, the pop swimwear by Malia Mills and La Continued on Page 23 online at www.clangbang.com. what you personally idol cried because her believe, I think we can fans became so mali- all find something to cious. Poor Britney. agree upon if we only I’m sure that the set our minds to it. billion dollars Clubhouse I am also extremely impres- she will re- sionable. I am not ashamed to admit ceive for the tour will somehow ease ANTIQUES & that. 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