kneedly knots (Free subscription) | 17/11/2008
Well, William did his bit as one of the town children in the royal new zealand ballet performance of Don Quixote and thoroughly enjoyed it. He looked really cute in his little pinstriped waistcoat and trousers. And here he is with his two girlfriends.
Tangled Blog (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008
Excellent article here on the blabbering from President-elect Obama.. "Barack Obama managed to say all the wrong things at this week's Governors Global Climate Summit in Los Angeles -- without even showing up. The President-elect appeared to the green faithful on Tuesday and opened his pre-recorded pledge to "take the lead" in addressing global warming with these eerily familiar words: "Few challenges...
Cap'n Bob & the Damsel (Free subscription) | 22/11/2008
Aesthetically speaking, this cellular antenna disguised as a windmill, is no less an eyesore than the conventional, undisguised cell tower. Within a couple of miles of this beast is a cell tower disguised as a palm tree, another tower supposed to be some kind of a conifer and the usual kind, atop buildings, billboards and [...]
Live for Films (Free subscription) | 13/11/2008
Quiet Earth have some good news. Recorded Picture Company (Franklyn, High Rise) has officially Optioned Terry Gilliam's The Man Who Killed Don Quixote and have attached a 2011 release date to it's new listing on imdbpro. There were rumors that Johnny Depp and Gilliam were confident they could resurrect the ill-fated production (the tribulations of which were chronicled in the amazing
CYBEREVOLUTION (Free subscription) | 07/11/2008
So I’ve been out watching the ballet yet again!! It’s beginning to grow on me, I never realised how much fun it could be, and the atmosphere tonight was awesome! Particularly watching the aged yet energetic Sir Jon Trimmer, who’s been at this lark for over 50 years!! I’ll remember this ballet for a good while, it even had a good few laugh out loud moments through the three acts; Gary Harris’ take...
SLV Dweller (Free subscription) | 30/10/2008
In southern Colorado a group of Hispanics for McCain , which, by definition, makes it a small group could be called a Don Quixote tour, but this bus is emblazoned with the word Victory, and "don't believe the polls" is a mantra.
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES (Free subscription) | 28/10/2008
Frankly speaking, I just can't imagine that the quirky character of Spanish origins from the 16 th century could be a role model for today's leadership. The character is Don Quixote. I certainly recall reading about him & his crazy exploits during my Form III studies at a missionary school in Yong Peng , Johor , Malaysia, as part of my English Literature pursuit during the early sixties. To...
Libertarian Democrat Point Of View (Free subscription) | 27/10/2008
I'm not saying that I'm giving up. I certainly hope that I'm wrong, and that some of the people who disagree with me, like William Gross, Ben Bernanke, and James Suroweicki, are people I respect, and could prove to be correct. But I'm beginning to wonder how long it will be until we hear that the Fed's actions and TARP are going to end up losing massive amounts of money, even under a best case scenario....
the Literary Saloon (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
In Humanities Ilan Stavans writes about 'Don Quixote in translation', in One Master, Many Cervantes -- and makes the astounding claim that: What gets published in English today sets standards worldwide, even of the classics.
New York Times (Free subscription) | 23/10/2008
The encore the Spanish viola da gamba virtuoso Jordi Savall, La Capella Reial de Catalunya and Hespèrion XXI appended to their splendid concert at the Rose Theater on Monday was a gift to old hands as well as to novices.
Whatsonstage.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
The Manchester Evening News today announced the winners of its 27th annual MEN Theatre Awards. This year's Oliviers of the North' were hosted by actress Denise Welch and singer Jane McDonald at the Manchester Midland hotel, as more than 20 category ...
Moderato (Free subscription) | 26/11/2008
No foreigner who has been in Spain more than a few days will fail to recognize them. Statues, portraits and images of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza stare out at you from tiled murals on the walls of schools, museums, shops and cultural centers. The familiar figures of the tall, lanky and gaunt knight-errant with [...]
Contactmusic Ltd (Free subscription) | 21/11/2008
Director Terry Gilliam disclosed Thursday that he plans to restart production of The Man Who Killed Don Quixote next year after securing rights from the insurance company ...
Inner Banks Eagle (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
by Marc Sheppard - November 20th, 2008 - American Thinker "Few challenges facing America -- and the world -- are more urgent than combating climate change" - Barack Obama. Stop right there! Waging a Don Quixote style battle against the very forces of nature trumps all but a few challenges? Do these happen to include the immediate issue of collapsing international markets and their very real
Dominican Today (Free subscription) | 20/11/2008
Dulcinea:The smugglers sure chose an appropriate name from "Don Quixote" and meaning "elegant sweetness" in old Spanish language."Don Quixote finds a true love whom he calls Dulcinea. She is a simple peasant in his home town, but Quixote imagines her to be the most beautiful of all women. At times, Quixote goes into detail about her appearance, though he freely admits that...
