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30 novembre 2008

Napoleon III and Queen Victoria

Well, I never knew that Queen Vic was friends with that nasty chap Napoleon III... Napoleon III and the Queen Victoria Napoléon III et la reine Victoria. Une visite à l’Exposition Universelle de 1855. Compiègne, Musée national du Château, from 4 October...

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29 novembre 2008

Richard Hickox

With great sadness, I've just read about the incomparable conductor, Richard Hickox who died last Sunday. Singing under his baton is one of the most memorable experiences of my time with the Orchestre de Paris. Maitre Hickox was simply unforgettable to...

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29 novembre 2008

Roumania in crisis?

Dear Everyone, The country of my heart suffers once again, though this time, Im not at all sure that many actually notice. What am I talking about? The economic crisis of course. Of everyone I asked, only three friends of mine were concerned, and I mean...

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29 novembre 2008

Share and share alike!

Dear Everyone, Below, articles from The Economist that made me temporarily forget my excitement to find Bucharest once more as well as my fear of flying! What a great magazine. Enjoy! Love, Sarah

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29 novembre 2008

Hmmm...!

A modest proposal O give me a home... Nov 13th 2008From The Economist print edition The Maldives’ president has come up with a solution to the world’s problems Rex Features LOSING one’s home is a sadly common experience in these dark economic days, but...

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29 novembre 2008

Eastern Europe and America Looking west,

Eastern Europe and America Looking west, hopefully Nov 13th 2008 | WASHINGTON, DCFrom The Economist print edition Eastern Europe awaits a new American president nervously but in hope DETAINING the next president of the United States for three hours in...

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29 novembre 2008

Shocking...

Child-killing Most foul Nov 13th 2008From The Economist print edition The wrong lessons learnt, and another horrifying death ON NOVEMBER 11th two men were found guilty at the Old Bailey of killing a 17-month-old boy known to the public only as Baby P....

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29 novembre 2008

Another forgotten conflict Nov 13th 2008 |

Another forgotten conflict Nov 13th 2008 | CHISINAU AND TIRASPOLFrom The Economist print edition Good behaviour in Moldova’s separatist dispute reaps meagre rewards “LET us live in poverty, but in a country at peace,” says Vasily Sova, Moldova’s negotiator...

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29 novembre 2008

Matilda...

My goodness...to think that I spent the evening with Matilda and Geta, but had no idea what incredible people they are. Of course, I knew that Matilda was a professor of letters, member of the Roumanian Academy and had written an Aromanian dictionary,...

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29 novembre 2008

Mile of London Tunnels for Sale, History Included

Mile of London Tunnels for Sale, History Included Steve Forrest for The New York Times David Hembra of the BT Group, Britain’s largest phone company, in one of the secret tunnels built during World War II as bomb shelters for London residents. Published:...

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29 novembre 2008

OECD warns of worst recession since early

OECD warns of worst recession since early 1980s Tuesday November 25, 6:54 am ET By Pan Pylas, AP Business Writer OECD says developed world could face worst recession since early 1980s; warns of deflation LONDON (AP) -- The financial crisis will likely...

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16 novembre 2008

French cinema news...

France on the crest of a new New Wave A series of acclaimed gritty urban comedies and thrillers reflecting the realities of modern, multicultural France is rejuvenating French cinema - and challenging its bourgeois arthouse image... Jason Solomons guardian.co.uk...

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13 novembre 2008

J'arriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive!!!

“The Requiem” by Dvorak, at “George Enescu” Philharmonic A rarity in the repertoire! Dvorak’s “Requiem,” scheduled by the “George Enescu” Philharmonic of Bucharest will take place today and tomorrow, at 19.00, at the Romanian Athenaeum. Conductor: Gerd...

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13 novembre 2008

90 years ....

'This wild strangeness somehow excited me' The Guardian, Monday November 10 2008 Troops moving around the trenches in the first world war. Photograph: Bettmann/Corbis Inside an enemy trench, by Siegfried Sassoon There wasn't much wire in front of quadrangle...

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11 novembre 2008

Urban Myths

Apparently, one of the commonest urban legends features a warning to people of alligators in the sewers of New York City. It seems that wealthy residents often return home from sunshine holidays in Florida with baby alligators as pets. When they grow...

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11 novembre 2008

Good for them!

Protesters block French nuclear waste Article published on the 2008-11-10, Latest update 2008-11-10 12:56 TU Radio France International Riot police remove a protester from a railway track in Germany (left)(Credit: Reuters) Some 1,000 protesters in Germany...

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11 novembre 2008

Pollock and Shamanism

Dear Everyone, Today I ventured to the Pinacothèque at the Madeleine for the Shamanism exhibition of Jackson Pollock. I have to admit that I have never liked Pollock much, but when I read that this 'period of his art was inspired by Mexico, spirituality...

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10 novembre 2008

Singin' in the Ghetto

I'm appalled... See article below from The Guardian Singin' in the ghetto Is the story of Jews trapped in the Warsaw ghetto really a fit topic for a musical? And do the Nazis get to sing? Tanya Gold goes behind the scenes at an unlikely West End show...

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9 novembre 2008

Braaaaaaaaaaaavo!!!

Bravo Everyone!!! We did it! Friday nigh t's concert at the Roumanian Orthodox Church was a box office smash and raised 4500 euros for the children of Sf. Elena's creche in Sighetul Marmatiei! Thank you to all who bought tickets, gave or sent donations...

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5 novembre 2008

The Galaxy Song

How small and insignificant we are - beautifully summed up in Monty Python's Galaxy Song...shame we can't sing this on Friday evening as a Finale! As Dvorak inspired me, so does the Galaxy Song. I'm in the mood for something silly. (From: Monty Python's...

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