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July 6, 2006
I've gotten several comments about the new image which adorns the entry headings. The image is called a "Fleur-de-lis" which translates to "lily flower."1 Over the centuries it has adopted several meanings, many of which are related Christianity. However, there are other non-religious uses as well, some more applicable than others. From the Wiki article (which is a fun read):
- Whatever its origin, it is an ancient design which has been found in various cultures, usually as an emblem associated with royalty.
- By the 13th and 14th centuries, the three petals of the lily of France were being described by writers as symbols of faith, wisdom and chivalry.
- The fleur-de-lis is the major element in the logo of most Scouting organizations. In that usage, it is considered to represent the outdoors, which is a major theme in Scouting.
- The Fleur-de-lys is used in (on top of) the compass rose in combination with flights and boats as a maneuver/measure symbol pointing up to the north.
Honestly, it's only there because it was part of the template and I thought it looked nice. If you've got a better icon, I'm willing to reconsider.
1. Which I suppose would make it's function here a "lilly pad."
July 3, 2006
Welcome back to the new and improved YUTOPIA!
I finally have most of the site in working order, including the Jewish Guitar Chords Archive. Search is currently down, but I'll have to talk to Shaya about that. If you're wondering, I'm using a heavily modified version of Lilia Ahner's Stevenson style. The new layout and templates should help page loads. The code is certainly cleaner, with valid XHTML and valid CSS.
I'll probably be making some smaller cosmetic changes as I notice all the new quirks. If you happen to find any problems or would like to offer helpful suggestions, please let me know.
