Brinkman raps on Chaucer, Darwin at L-S Nov 18, 2009
A native of Vancouver, Brinkman obtained his master s degree in Medieval and Renaissance English Literature in 2003. He is a frequent performer at the Edinburgh Fringe festival, where "The Rap Guide to Evolution" won the prestigious Scotsman Fringe First Award this past summer. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Afghan sport with goat carcass sees resurgence Nov 18, 2009
Buzkashi is undergoing a renaissance in since the regime was ousted from power by U.S. forces in 2001. There are more games, players and spectators than ever before. (USA Today)
Energy independence, cleaner environment Nov 17, 2009
Most importantly, a green economy can lead to a renaissance in nuclear energy a field in which South Carolina has the work force and expertise to excel. To clean up our environment, we must reinvigorate nuclear energy the largest source of carbon-free energy worldwide. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Bullfights, snails a taste of Andalucia Nov 17, 2009
Drop by the Santa Maria church, built on the site of a former mosque and an earlier temple to Julius Caesar, for its interesting mix of Moorish, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque fusion (or confusion). Ronda's unusual Lara Museum, which has everything from sewing machines and matador outfits to torture devices, hosts flamenco evenings three times weekly. (CNN -- Travel)
Q&A: With the game's creative director, Patrice Desilets Nov 17, 2009
In Assassin's Creed II, out today, your 15th Century leading man Ezio Auditore comes to own the family villa -- and you can help himdecorate it with priceless works of Renaissance art by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci and others ... "It is kind of neat to be in your villa and look at the paintings and say, 'They are mine.' ... I've been saying this Christmas if you want to travel to Italy, the cheapest way to do it is to buy Assassin's Creed II.Recently, Desilets talked about the beginnings of... (USA Today -- Life)
Fender guitars are a California success story Nov 17, 2009
Collectors of Strats can be as particular as collectors of Strads, endlessly debating the relative quality of those manufactured during Fender's three historical periods the Leo Fender years (1946-65), the period following its 1965 acquisition by CBS and its renaissance after a 1985 buyout by its CBS management, led by William Schultz, who established a corporate headquarters in Scottsdale, Ariz. but opened the Corona manufacturing facility and launched the Custom Shop there. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Dalton, TCU offense pick up pace as Horned Frogs stay unbeaten Nov 16, 2009
By Jeff Miller, special for USA TODAY FORT WORTH Defense has been the bedrock in the renaissance of football. But the Horned Frogs' offense took command on Saturday night when No. routed No. 14 Utah 55-28 in a Mountain West Conference showdown before the largest crowd in the 80-year history of Amon G. Carter Stadium. (USA Today -- Sports)
A few steps from heaven Nov 16, 2009
Click through to our for more on the Renaissance City. Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Rich with history, high in Transylvania Nov 15, 2009
I wanted nothing but to wander the streets, admiring the mix of Gothic, Baroque, renaissance, and romantic period buildings in the center, and possibly to sit at an outdoor cafe, drinking espresso. And that s just what I did. (Boston Globe)
ASU Basketball Preview Nov 15, 2009
Playing a number of roles in the past, Shipp will continue to be a basketball Renaissance man of sorts for Sendek. In some ways, he will be asked to hold down the fort until some newcomers are ready to assume greater roles. (DevilsDigest.com)
Uranium renaissance Nov 15, 2009
The Gillette News-Record: Today. Sunday, November 15, 2009. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Why Ghana needs to change its approach to education Nov 15, 2009
It has been observed that in order for Ghana to be truly the Gateway to Afrika and play a key role in the economic renaissance of the continent, there needs to be a radical overhaul, re-analysis and re-appraisal of the current education system. There are many flaws in the current education system in Ghana. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Living greener and healthier Nov 15, 2009
Though you would never think of it by looking at the craggy, goofy looking Ferguson, he is a true Renaissance man, having been an actor, musician, construction worker, stand-up comedian, novelist, director, producer, and now the host of television s The Late, Late Show. He reads quickly, but with great panache and knows how to deliver a punch line. (Boston Globe)
Ethiopia: West Oppresses Ethiopia Through Zenawi Support Nov 14, 2009
They comfort the helpless and frightened African masses with sweet words of hope and grand promises of democratic renaissance. Now we have come to find out that the hypocrites are secretly in bed with the very dictators they condemn in public. (allAfrica.com)
Tribe could use Vizquel's services again Nov 14, 2009
In a town that still reminisces often about the Tribe's renaissance in the mid-90s that resul 00002F5F ted in six AL Central titles in seven years and World Series berths in 1995 and '97, the return of Vizquel would, if nothing else, engender more of a feel-good vibe between front office and fan base. After all, it was just a few short weeks ago that some fans were clamoring for the Indians to consider Vizquel for their managerial vacancy. (MLB.com -- Cleveland Indians)
Chris Lawlor Nov 13, 2009
" Four months and 75 full-time students later, the school tapped donors, raising $1.5 million, and there's a renaissance approach to athletics enhancing the image of the school. For Kowalewski, who coached Northern Guilford (Greensboro, N.C.) to the Class 3A state championship in March, it also marked a second chance. Following the championship run Kowalewski's contract was not renewed. Looking for a new gig, Kowalewski signed on with Oak Ridge Military, a program which went 6-15 last season. He... (ESPN -- College Basketball)
Thomas Properties receives REIT award Nov 13, 2009
Hines owns the Renaissance Square towers in downtown Phoenix. Macerich owns many of the major shopping centers in the Phoenix metro area, which are operated through subsidiary Westcor. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Around Town: Im proudly flying my geek flag Nov 13, 2009
Around Town: Im proudly flying my geek flag - Hanover, MA - Hanover Mariner. Around Town: Im proudly flying my geek flag. (Hanover Mariner, MA)
Saucy reduction of the Bard Nov 13, 2009
Inspired by Tom Stoppard's "Dogg's Troupe 15-Minute Hamlet," the troupe first performed a wacky brand of Elizabethan pass-the-hat street theater at Renaissance Faires in Novato. Their 20-minute versions of "Hamlet" and "Romeo and Juliet" were followed by "The Complete Works," their first full-length show, which took the Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm in 1987, followed by a 10-year run in London's West End. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Can video games spur interest in real history? Nov 13, 2009
Set in Italy during the Renaissance, the game introduces hero Ezio Auditore ... "He's still a genius the very definition of a Renaissance man but he's not perfect.". (MSNBC -- Technology)
SPIEGEL Interview with Umberto Eco, Susanne Beyer and Lothar Gorris, Spiegel Online Nov 12, 2009
A new worldview based on astronomy predominated in the Renaissance and the Baroque era. And there were lists. (Harper's Magazine)
Phil Nesmith: gallery talk on early photo techniques and photograms for FOTOWEEK Nov 12, 2009
Use of early photo techniques have had a renaissance in recent decades, including some of America's most famous contemporary artists, Chuck Close, Adam Fuss, and Virginia photographer Sally Mann. Phil Nesmith will provide an overview of the history of these earlier techniques and discuss the processes behind his amazing new series of photograms, now on view in the gallery. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Explore Tuscan treats, Pisa and Lucca Nov 12, 2009
Stray from the tourist zones to experience these two Renaissance cities ... As everyone knows, Pisa has the famous tilted tower you can climb, but an unspoiled Renaissance wall you can bike encircles the lesser-known Lucca ... It's simply a uniquely human and well-preserved city, with a perfectly intact Renaissance wall. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Northeastern Crime Log Nov 12, 2009
Tuesday, Nov. 3 2:45 p.m. Several callers reported a fight on the steps of the Ruggles T station near Renaissance garage. Northeastern University Department of Public Safety (NUPD) and Transit Police responded and found two high school students, one male and one female, shoving each other. (Northeastern News, MA)
KKR Puts Higher Valuation on Dollar General Than Walmart in IPO Offering Nov 12, 2009
Theres definitely a question of whether investors will give them that premium or whether theyll try to push them down, said , a Greenwich, Connecticut-based analyst at Renaissance Capital LLC, which has specialized in IPO research since 1991 ... The debt burden is definitely going to be an issue, Renaissances Einhorn said. (Bloomberg)
Plans to increase user fees opposed Nov 11, 2009
It was the last in a series of hearings statewide to gather public comment on the DLNR's "Recreational Renaissance Plan B.". The state last year proposed its Recreational Renaissance plan, in which it would issue bonds over five years and raise $240 million to repair the state's deteriorating parks and harbors. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Obama, West, reread Fukuyama to the end, and look East Nov 11, 2009
The return of Asia will be accompanied by an astonishing Asian renaissance in which many diverse Asian cultures will rediscover their lost heritage of art and philosophy. There is no question that Asians will celebrate the return of history in the 21st century. (Christian Science Monitor)
* Robinson and Lagarde, the women of the European dream Nov 11, 2009
Lagarde, by contrast, seems to be a global Renaissance woman, but her views on Turkeys EU membership could disprove that image. Perhaps the greatest challenge for Europe in the 21st century is to bring down the walls between its non-Muslim and Muslim communities. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Opinion: GOP too giddy? Nov 11, 2009
Just two days after the election, Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele, who had boasted of the results as evidence of a "Republican Renaissance," issued a stern warning to his colleagues. Steele said that his message for the 2010 midterm elections was that Republicans should remain loyal to the party principles, or "we'll come after you.". (CNN)
World stocks ignore history by retreating before expected interest rate hikes Nov 10, 2009
Federated Investors, Renaissance Financial and Citigroup say investors may miss out on more gains after $12 trillion (R90 trillion) in spending by governments worldwide pushed the MSCI World index up 65 percent since March ... "You absolutely want to front-run the Fed," said Douglas Ciocca, the managing director at Renaissance. (Business Report, South Africa)
Stock Rally Just Getting Started in History of Period Preceding Rate Rises Nov 10, 2009
Federated Investors Inc., Renaissance Financial Corp. and Citigroup Inc. say investors may miss out on more gains after $12 trillion in by governments worldwide pushed the up 65 percent since March ... 7 billion as the managing director at Renaissance in Leawood, Kansas, and recommended corporate bonds in November 2008 before they rallied , according to Merrill Lynch & Co. indexes. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Challenges for a Republican renaissance Nov 10, 2009
Will voter discontent that led to these Republican victories be parlayed into a genuine Republican renaissance ... Taking on these two big challenges -- connecting free market capitalism with traditional values, and outreach to non-white America -- will secure a Republican and an American renaissance. (Townhall.com)
A higher education worth having Nov 9, 2009
It's true that you have to go a long way back to find universities entirely devoted to the spiritual development of students - for example, Harvard College, founded in the early 17th century on the model of Oxford and Cambridge, which were shaped by the ideals of medieval scholasticism and Renaissance humanism. Later, with the rise of the sciences, the task of the education of the soul was preserved in the humanities, in the non-vocational liberal arts, through the systematic study of the great... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A poetic approach to advising the Senate Nov 9, 2009
Pastoral poetry is a classical form from ancient Greek and Latin that was rediscovered in the Renaissance. Because you've got these characters running about an imaginary landscape, they're nymphs and shepherds, but they're actually allegorical characters and through those characters you can say all sorts of things that you couldn't say using your own persona. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Truffles, saki, and reds out West Nov 8, 2009
Under 50-foot ceilings and with a view of the snow-covered mountains, diners will celebrate the season, Renaissance style, serenaded by singers and an actor portraying Squire Bracebridge, the character in Washington Irving s Sketch Book, which is the inspiration for the festivities. The seven-course dinners will include a fish course of Dungeness crab, tenderloin of beef with oxtail pastry, pudding, and wassail. (Boston Globe)
George Na’ope, 81, was a master of Hawaii’s sacred hula dance Nov 7, 2009
They started what we call the Hawaiian renaissance, and because of Uncle George and those other people, ancient hula has been redeemed from that Hollywood-type image. For George Lanakilakeikiahiali i Na ope, it began in childhood. (Boston Globe)
The Airport: Delta deal best way to keep flying high Nov 7, 2009
If we re to best benefit from that renaissance down the road, the city council should ensure a new Delta deal s in place before Mayor Franklin moves the last boxes out of her office. Andre Jackson, for the Editorial Board. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Ancestry.com Raises $100 Million in IPO Nov 6, 2009
-based Renaissance Capital. The company expects to expand overseas, but it hasn't gained traction internationally yet. (Newsmax)
Life lessons in Shakespeare Nov 6, 2009
So there's an interesting dialogue between the modern audience and Renaissance actors. Q: Shakespeare's plays are full of wars and court intrigue. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Residents reject Kokee entrance fees (1211) Nov 6, 2009
Let s keep it a wilderness park, said Girald, adding that he is surprised that after hours of public testimony against the state s Recreational Renaissance Plan B to fund repair and maintenance of state parks and harbors that there have been no proposed changes to the plan ... Public comments on the state plans must be postmarked (via U.S. mail) or e-mailed by Nov. 19, to , or mailed to DLNR, Recreational Renaissance Rules, P.O. Box 621, Honolulu, HI 96809. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
* Looking for the birth of modern Asia in Berlin Nov 6, 2009
Although Chinas economic renaissance had already begun under late leader Deng Xiaoping (Hp), the Chinese Communist Party, after 1989, was able publicly to subordinate ideology to wealth creation. That example, in turn, had a constructive influence on surviving communist parties in Asia and beyond. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
How interest rates affect your share portfolio Nov 5, 2009
"Brain games" are enjoying an intellectual renaissance. Tough economic times have hurt Harvard University's public standing in the media, study finds. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
State's recreation fee plan criticized at Kauai hearing Nov 5, 2009
PUHI, Kaua'i Opposition was a common thread last night among Kaua'i residents testifying about the state's proposed "Recreational Renaissance Plan B." ... "Mary Lu Kelley testified that, "I don't like the way the Recreational Renaissance Plan B is being pushed ahead on the Koke'e and Waimea Canyon State Parks master plan. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Arts: the week ahead Nov 5, 2009
THE BRILLIANT LINE: FOLLOWING THE EARLY MODERN ENGRAVER 1480-1650 A thorough and spellbinding overview of the golden age of engraving from the Renaissance and beyond, including work by Albrecht D. rer, Marcantonio Raimondi, Agostino Carracci, and Martin Schongauer. (Boston Globe)
What is Jewish Meditation and the K... Nov 5, 2009
The Best Guide to Meditation, Victor N. Davich, (Renaissance Media, Inc.,) 1998. Meditation to Go, Christina Rodenbeck, (Octopus Publishing Group Ltd.,) 2008. (Suite101.com)
Click to read:For GOP, Ideological Fissures Loom Nov 5, 2009
Reenergized Republicans are savoring victories in two states that President Obama won last year, with party chairman Michael S. Steele celebrating the GOP's first turnabout after three years of Democratic wins by proclaiming a "Republican renaissance." ... In a news conference Wednesday morning at party headquarters, Steele declared: "The Republican renaissance has begun . . . in earnest." Referring to an Obama campaign slogan last year, he added, "The message was sent yesterday: It's not about... (CBS News)
The Clinton Foundation's donors Nov 4, 2009
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romantic exoticism Nov 4, 2009
Whereas classical art looked back constantly to the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Romantics celebrated for the first time since the Renaissance the wilder aspects of the creativity of Western Europeans from the 12th through the 14th centuries: stained glass in soaring cathedrals, tales of Robin Hood and his merry men, and--above all--the old tales of King Arthur and the knights of the round table ... This process can be seen operating as early as the Renaissance in the Netherlands ... They... (Harper's Magazine)
Indelible Jewish heritage in Harbin Nov 4, 2009
The Modern Hotel was built by a Jewish entrepreneur in 1906 and incorporates architecture typical of the French Renaissance period. It was not only the most romantic and luxurious multifunctional hotel in the early 20th century, but also witnessed many historical events in China. (Xinhuanet, China)
Robert Rines, 87; noted scientist, lawyer, and musician who searched for ‘Nessie’ Nov 3, 2009
I think that s what made him the poet and the composer and the renaissance man that he was, Hutson said. There were so many facets and sides to Bob Rines that as great a lawyer as he was, and as great an educator, he was more than that. (Boston Globe)
A strike away, Lidge unravels in ninth Nov 2, 2009
Indeed, Lidge was one out -- a single strike, for that matter -- away from continuing his postseason renaissance. As forgettable as his regular season might have been, Lidge had been nearly perfect in the playoffs, notching three saves in four scoreless innings. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
Read the story Nov 2, 2009
" The smartest gaggle of Religinutts to grace the face of this planet were the Shakers who believed that intercourse was a sin, so the outcome of their faith should be obvious. There wont be any Shakers running for the House in New York.This nation was founded on the ideas seeded in the Enlightenment and Renaissance, both progressive movements that tore away from the 2000 years of stagnation and sqaller of organized religion. by doc_holliday76 November 1, 2009 8:36 AM EST by louiville35: "Ummm... (CBS News -- Evening News)
Albert York, 80, reclusive landscape painter Nov 2, 2009
His trees had the symmetry of those in Renaissance paintings. His images of a single cow or dog evoked the manner of Dutch or English painters. (Boston Globe)
From Yee-haw to Ha-ha, Bartow Performing Arts Series Keeps Arts Alive Nov 1, 2009
Dan McMillion and his Jazz Orchestra opened the first season, themed Arts Renaissance, on Oct. 6, 2007, followed by the Bach Festival Chamber Choir in November, Florida Dance Theatre in February 2008, and the Imperial Symphony Orchestra String Quartet in March. Following the success of that first season, organizers expanded the second to five performances, beginning with a holiday program, featuring home-grown talent, in December. (Bartow Polk County Democrat, FL)
JIM DODSON: Improving the World and Enjoying It, Too Nov 1, 2009
A quiet grassroots outdoor renaissance is under way, touching every life in town. Fourteen months ago, owing to a creative 30-page revitalization plan its community leaders developed, Robbins was awarded $600,000 in nonprofit NC-STEP grants to stimulate economic development and revitalize its outmoded sewer and water infrastructures. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Super-charged setting awaits Favre, Vikings in Green Bay Nov 1, 2009
The 40-year-old quarterback's renaissance continued during the team's ascendance to 6-0, but the first blip on his radar as a Viking came in last week's 27-17 loss at Pittsburgh. Two Favre turnovers in the fourth quarter, the first a strip-sack, and the second an interception that bounced off the hands of running back Chester Taylor, were returned for touchdowns that helped the Steelers seal the victory. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Q-Tip's Return to Grace Oct 30, 2009
And while latter discs and saw the groups magic beginning to wane, those discs helped introduce the phenomenal J Dilla and provided much inspiration for other hip-hop renaissance figures such as Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Common and The Roots ... Those who savored the guitar-driven Johnny Is Dead or the gentle piano melody that underscores Gettin Up from Q-Tips Renaissance will love Kamaal/The Abstract joints like the opening Feelin and the ruminative Even It Is... (Slate)
Obama shows pragmatic side as president Oct 30, 2009
"He's basically moved to the position that, 'I'll take whatever I can get.' I thought he'd be more of a crusading, turning-point president. Is this the next liberal renaissance or not?". Obama's style, on issues from health care to , is raising questions across the partisan divide about whether the work of his presidency or just the fact that he's the nation's first African-American president will be historic. (USA Today)
No. 1 Huskies Seek Pac-10 Title Defense Oct 30, 2009
Described as "the most beautiful place to watch a college football game," Husky Stadium is the site of one of the most incredible game day environments in the country. Tailgating takes on a whole new meaning while docking on the shores of Lake Washington. (Gohuskies.com)
Renaissance of the undead Oct 29, 2009
au/news/entertainment/tv--radio/renaissance-of-the-undead/2009/10/28/1256405416833. htmltheage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Heated talks in Congress dash hope of climate deal Oct 29, 2009
The Obama Administration and leading congressional Democrats are wooing wavering Democrats and Republicans by dangling federal tax incentives and new loan guarantees for nuclear power plant construction, even though financial analysts warned that huge capital needs and a history of cost overruns would constrain what many in Congress hope will be a ''nuclear renaissance. The elements of the nuclear package under discussion include investment tax credits, a doubling or more of the existing $US18. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
OMG! Teachers say texting can be good for teens Oct 29, 2009
Alan Vitale, who teaches journalism at Charlotte's Renaissance School at Olympic High, says, "Some teachers are actually embracing it," and "the students really appreciate you meeting them at their level.". None of the teachers, experts or even students interviewed disputes the dangers presented by obsessively sending text messages on mobile phones: Some students text too much, text in inappropriate places (like the classroom), text in troubling ways (such as suggestive "sexting") and text at... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Atlantas small-town vision Oct 28, 2009
Centennial Park and Downtown as a whole are on the verge of a renaissance with the College Football Hall of Fame and a new Georgia Dome in the near future there will be over a million more people every year than there are even now with the aquarium and the world of coke. The funniest part is their bashing of MARTA yet they are the ones that use it most. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Wolverine schools to host Leonardo da Vinci traveling exhibit Oct 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009 10:57 AM EDT WOLVERINE -- Wolverine Community Schools will be displaying a Teacher s Discovery Traveling Exhibit featuring the fascinating work of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance Man ... In January, the Harlem Renaissance will be featured. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
The Whereabouts of the Imprisoned Polish Memory, Wojciech Przybylski, Eurozine Oct 28, 2009
This pursuit of history reflected a dream of independence, and historical narrative was used to map a route toward the nation's political renaissance. The years of Soviet occupation were also times of official historical indoctrination. (Harper's Magazine)
