[FCN Announcements] two items from the FCN

[public at lists.fcn.ca]

1. Calling photographers! for the next issue of gN/aN

In its next issue (Winter 2009-10), the FCN's magazine, Going  
Natural / Au naturel, plans to publish a poem about Santa Claus.  
Although it's what you might expect --- a nude version of "'Twas the  
night before Christmas," we think you'll like the twists in it.

But we haven't yet any good photos to accompany the poem. So we ask:  
how'd you like to get into the Christmas season early, dress up  
(actually down!) as a naturist Santa, and send us the pictorial results?

The main requirement is that Santa be nude (except for boots and a  
cap, perhaps a Santa hat). A white beard would be welcome. He might be  
dispensing gifts (volleyballs? sarongs? sunscreen? sunhats?) or even  
riding a sleigh (with a towel on it, of course). Humour is encouraged.

Others in your photo may be nude but don't have to be. Video welcome  
too! But ask us first (at the e-mail address below).

Let your imagination go on this one. And although we expect photos of  
men, we're sure women can come up with something. In the spirit of  
naturist equality, we don't limit Santa to being a man.

So, please send photos, which may be in low resolution for a first  
consideration. (Don't increase their size or resolution; reducing is  
fine for now if you keep the original.)

We can print more than one photo, so don't hesitate! Send photos to: editor at fcn.ca 
  --- as soon as possible (no later than October 20). Please include  
your phone number.

Have fun with this!


2. Digital edition update

About two weeks ago, we alerted you to the second digital issue of  
Going Natural / Au naturel, Fall 2009. It's probably the first  
naturist magazine to publish video. That fact may make it into the  
mainstream news media.

In the earlier message, you were directed to a URL that presents the  
magazine in its digital edition. Now Magazines Canada has launched its  
own digital newsstand. That includes, of course, Going Natural / Au  
naturel.

On September 28, a national newspape in Canada, the Globe and Mail,  
published an article about the launch.

Here's the way in to Going Natural / Au naturel at Magazines Canada:

http://magazinescanada.zinio.com

Then on the left click on "special interest," and up will pop the  
FCN's magazine. Have a look!

Note that the FCN intends that subscribers to the digital edition be  
considered equal to subscribers to the print edition.