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Reel history | Ran: a storming Japanese Lear, spiced with Lady Macbeth Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55AMWith spectacular battle scenes and a creepy villainess, Akira Kurosawa's 1985 epic is a riproaring retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy in 16th-century Japan Director: Akira Kurosawa Entertainment grade: A– History grade: B+ Mori Motonari was a daimyo in western Honshu, Japan, during the turbulent Sengoku period in the 16th century. Ran (meaning discord) is based on his life and on the Celtic ...
Ran: a storming Japanese Lear, spiced with Lady Macbeth Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:55AMWith spectacular battle scenes and a creepy villainess, Akira Kurosawa's 1985 epic is a riproaring retelling of Shakespeare's tragedy in 16th-century Japan Director: Akira Kurosawa Entertainment grade: A– History grade: B+ Mori Motonari was a daimyo in western Honshu, Japan, during the turbulent Sengoku period in the 16th century. Ran (meaning discord) is based on his life and on the Celtic ...
Cacharel autumn/winter 2010/11 collection Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:02AMInspired by a 16th century French tapestry, the brand famous for its pretty prints presented a collection of bright, modern patterns.
Unraveling royal threads Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:41PMVietNamNet Bridge - A display of original royal suits belonging to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) to celebrate Hanoi's 1,000th anniversary showcases more than masterful tailoring.
Richard Ingrams’s Week: The nation's booksellers lose a valued customer Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:05PMOne of the many good things about Michael Foot, who died this week aged 96, was his refusal to accept honours. With his many achievements as a politician and a writer he could have had anything he chose – Sir Michael, Lord Foot of Hampstead Heath, the Companion of Honour, even the Order of Merit. But he went to his grave as plain Michael Foot, an example to us all.
Knives and beauty queens in the 1970s Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:08AMPOPE PAUL VI, DUBBED THE “PILGRIM POPE,” visited the Philippines in November 1970 and survived an assassination attempt upon his arrival at the Manila International Airport.
Taft Gained Peaks In Unusual Career Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 1:26AMTwenty-seventh President of the United States and its tenth Chief Justice, William Howard Taft was the only man in the history of the country to become the head of both the Executive and Judicial Departments of the Federal Government.
Photojournalist's book lifts veil off Myanmar Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 3:09AMOSAKA--A freelance photojournalist based in Kobe has recently published a comprehensive book on Myanmar, vividly illustrating in words and pictures the lives of people under a military dictatorship.
For your information Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:12PMA sex worker desperate to break free for the sake of love was thrown a lifeline on Wednesday by Calcutta High Court which directed police to investigate her complaint and submit a report within a week....
Geisha tradition lives on in Gion, Kyoto Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 7:13AMIn its heyday, Gion -- Kyoto's well preserved geisha area -- was one of Japan's largest and well known "flower towns." Developed in the Middle Ages, the old quarter is still home to many ancient machiya (townhouses) and ochaya -- private "tea houses," that provide traditional entertainment.[...]
FPI Overnight Brief: February 19, 2010 Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:51PMThe United Nations’ nuclear inspectors declared for the first time on Thursday that they had extensive evidence of “past or current undisclosed activities” by Iran’s military to develop a nuclear warhead, an unusually strongly worded conclusion that seems certain to accelerate Iran’s confrontation with the United States and other Western countries.
Fall in love with Kyoto Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 3:17AMDespite unlimited opportunities to connect through social networking and text messaging, TV commercials for computer dating services suggest that romance can be surprisingly elusive for singles in 2010. But a recent visit to Japan has convinced me that Canadians may be looking for love in all the wrong places.
Writing history Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 2:49AMYoung calligraphers are popularizing a Vietnamese version of the art, insisting that while they no longer use traditional Chinese characters, their work remains true to the philosophy of the craft.
More than museums Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 7:00AMTAIPEI is hip, techno-savvy and home to the world's best dumplings.
Earth Watch Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 6:47AMClimate deadline passes - but does it really matter?
MAG dresses up for exotic kimono exhibit Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 4:12AMA touring Swiss exhibit turns the Memorial Art Gallery into a kimono fashion show.
Ian Gurvitz: Mass. Hysteria Monday, January 25, 2010 @ 11:26AMFrom the moment they took office, the White House message should've consisted of just one word: jobs. Every advisor on every Sunday morning show should've repeated it like a mantra: We're putting America back to work.
Hewitt on Europe Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 6:32AMHow does it feel to wear the burka in France?
Buddhist monks use hip hop, alcohol to attract followers Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 10:56PMOutside the 400-year-old Kyoouji Temple, Kansho Tagai, dressed in his traditional monk robes, paused and began a sutra. He bobbed his head and then broke into a lyrical rap.
Home And Garden Events Calendar Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 3:25PMGarden Design Made Easy Garden coach and designer Deborah Kent will talk about garden design made easy as part of the Friends of Elizabeth Park's garden lecture series Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in the park's Pond House. She'll offer professional how-to's that gardeners can use to evaluate their own landscapes, along with some dos and don'ts.
Documentary explores Klan in Oregon Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 5:16AMKu Klux Klan members met openly in Oregon during the early 1920s, even donning hoods and robes at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, says a filmmaker who has studied the era.
Modern-Day Pilgrims Find Interfaith Bond in Ancient Syrian Monastery Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 8:04AMAn Italian priest’s passion for interfaith dialogue has brought Christians and Muslims together to a remote cliff-top sanctuary.
Modern-Day Pilgrims Find Interfaith Bond in Ancient Syrian Monastery Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 1:25AMDEIR MAR MOUSA, Syria -- As darkness falls over the vast Syrian desert and the first winter stars emerge, a trail of modern-day pilgrims is slowly climbing the stone steps of this remote cliff-top monastery.
Abuse, assault, fraud keep Crown busy in '09 Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 5:23PMIt's been more than four years since Kevin and Treena Edwards brought their semi-conscious infant son to hospital with severe head injuries. For the past 30 months, Kevin Edwards has been doing time in a federal penitentiary for the horrific injuries he inflicted on 10-week-old "Baby Kevin.[...]
Year in review of local court cases and justice system Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 2:54PMIt's been more than four years since Kevin and Treena Edwards brought their semi-conscious infant son to hospital with severe head injuries. For the past 30 months, Kevin Edwards has been doing time in a federal penitentiary for the horrific injuries he inflicted on 10-week-old "Baby Kevin.[...]
Travel: Crestone: Colorado's spiritual crossroads Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 6:35PMIn tiny Crestone, the world's religions coincide with a landscape that inspires believers of all stripes.
Heaven on Film Friday, December 11, 2009 @ 4:19PMHeaven, according to polls, is a place nearly everyone wants to go to, so why don't movies ever remotely capture that yearning? We all carry inchoate visions of heaven around in our heads, but we don't realize how bruising another's interpretation can be until we see it in celluloid. The most recent attempt—the heaven in Peter Jackson's The Lovely Bones—looks more like Barbie dropping acid and ...
Off the face of the earth Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 7:51PMTHE Buddhas of Bamiyan were destroyed by the Taliban in 2001 but recent excavations suggest all is not lost.
Rap and manga - new roads to Nirvana in Japan Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 8:55AMThey rap sutras, use manga characters and serve beers -- some of Japan's Buddhist monks are turning to decidedly unorthodox means to boost the appeal of their ancient faith.
Rap and manga -- new roads to Nirvana in Japan Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 12:16AMYoung Japanese women dressed in classic "maids" outfits posing at the autumn festival manga cafe at Ryohoji temple in Hachiojji, in the western suburbs of Tokyo.
Shades of a soap opera Saturday, December 5, 2009 @ 4:17PMWe are introduced to the main characters in the new TV movie Shades of Black through close-ups. Champagne is being poured into a gold rimmed glass, the height of chic. Then a woman's hand lightly fondles an enormous necklace of silver and pearls.
Nabari no Ou Monday, November 30, 2009 @ 11:14PMShinobi, the ninjas of legend who control the elements through powerful secret techniques, still reside in modern Japan. The great clans now restrict their disputes and displays of power to their elite inner circles: the world of Nabari, and do battle in business suits rather than shozoku robes.
A spirited artist paints portraits of subtle beauty Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 3:04PMTibetan prayer flags grace the entrance of Julia Jandristis’ colonial home in the village of Westminster West, known for its artists, farmers and hiking trails.
Meditation with monks Friday, November 27, 2009 @ 7:32AMHelen Anderson observes ancient Buddhist rituals during a temple stay on the sacred mountain of Koyasan.
Valparaiso University events Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 4:00PMVOLTS series
Cultures, textures interwoven in photos Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 3:02PMPhotojournalist Cary Wolinsky was on assignment in Benares, India, in the midst of a political crisis more than 30 years ago when a chance encounter led him to Bhadohi, one of the centers of India’s traditional carpet-weaving industry. The range and importance of textiles - their role in the “fiber’’ of human culture - has fascinated him ever since.
Books to give at Christmas - 1 of 4 Wednesday, November 25, 2009 @ 11:02AMFor the sheer pleasure of reading a well-written, simple story of first romance and enduring mature love, readers can hardly go wrong with this 20th century version of "Romeo and Juliet".
Valparaiso University briefs Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 10:25AMVOLTS Learning Series
Japan’s Ainu fight for cultural survival Saturday, November 21, 2009 @ 4:30PMOnce they hunted bears and fished for salmon in the wild forests of Japan’s far north – but today the Ainu are an ethnic minority fighting for their cultural survival.
Konichiwa-Japanese cultural event takes over the Stack Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 9:09PMStudents enrolled in Japanese classes model kimono robes during the Japanese cultural event held on Thursday, Nov. 19
Valparaiso University briefs Thursday, November 19, 2009 @ 2:04PMVOLTS Learning Series
Bento: Lunch as an art form Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 9:15AMOmahan Kai Wilken creates elaborate lunches for his son, including sandwiches that look like Batman and sushi that looks like panda bears. They all represent his take on bento, a Japanese take-away lunch.
Best of Fun Fun Fun Fest Monday, November 9, 2009 @ 1:52PMThis weekend's Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin was a tale of two days: Saturday's Sun Sun Sun Fest, with its 80-degree temperatures, and Sunday's Wet Wet Wet Fest, with sporadically heavy downpours challenging the fortitude of festivalgoers. But the crowds still came out for Sunday's gigs -- of course, it didn't hurt that metal punks Danzig were playing their first Austin show in 15 years. Check out ...
Dalai Lama lands in Tawang, hits out at Beijing 'hard line' Sunday, November 8, 2009 @ 4:29PMOn Sunday, the Tibetan spiritual and temporal leader arrived at Tawang - barely 40km from the McMahon Line that divides India and the Tibetan region - to a tumultuous reception from hundreds of monks and followers.
Matohu duo open up Saturday, November 7, 2009 @ 3:10PMTwo hours late to the audition, a leggy model scrambled in to Matohu's showroom. After she presented her portfolio of photos to the designers and performed a short runway strut, she picked up her things, gave a bow and quickly left. One week before their scheduled fashion show, Noriyuki Horihata and Akiko Sekiguchi of Matohu were just getting down to hammering out the details. Horihata sighed ...
Fashion fantasy meets form Saturday, November 7, 2009 @ 3:09PMWith Japan Fashion Week shows now running concurrently with the Tokyo International Film Festival, it was hard sometimes not to liken the collections to films. Theatre Products had "A Passage to India" theme in its collection of traditional Indian embroidery and linen fused with European lace and modern commercialism (one model cradled a giant bottle of Bombay Sapphire Gin).
Hatoyama's Philosophy of Yuai Friday, November 6, 2009 @ 8:29PMHatoyama wants a leadership role.
Community briefs - Nov. 7 Friday, November 6, 2009 @ 4:26PMAround the community
Letters: Students, faculty hurt by higher ed cuts Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 12:59PMGov. Paterson's cuts to SUNY and CUNY will spell disaster for an already overtaxed system. With the economy in the state that it's in, many people are looking to go back to college, and CUNY and SUNY are their first choices as the most affordable options.
Kulongoski Defends Green Business Tax Credits Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 12:19PMOregon ’s governor Ted Kulongoski and Sanyo executives donned Japanese red robes on top of their business suits. With giant wooden mallets in hand, they smashed open two giant barrels of sake. The traditional Japanese wine is used to toast the opening of a building.