Ready for "The France Show 2012" ?

 The France Show 2012 in association with The Daily Telegraph, December 24, 2011.

Abstract : The website of "The French Show" presents an event which takes place in London from 13 to 15 January 2012. On the syllabus, french food and wines, french property and finance, travels and tourism, language and french culture. Come to taste the french cuisine ! You can reserve tickets on http://www.thefranceshow.com/pre-register.aspx.

Quotation : "The France Show is back for 2012, 13 - 15 January, bigger and better than ever with all that even the most ardent Francophile could wish for.
Make sure you put the date in your diary now!"

Index terms : French food and wine, France Show, 2012.

Found with : Google Alert.
URL : http://www.thefranceshow.com/

MP

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman's Head Of Security Captured In Mexican Drug Cartels Battle

 

Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman: Mexico's top drug Lord

Felipe Cabrera, the "head of security" for Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman* and  for the Sinaloa drug cartel**, has been arrested by the mexican army on Sunday, 25th of December 2011, discovering, as well, victims of a drug battle: "Separately, Mexican soldiers discovered 13 bodies in an abandoned truck Sunday along with a message that they were killed in a war between rival drug cartels in the eastern state of Veracruz, officials said".

Ten of them were decapited demonstrating the violence of drug cartel's battle.

By this arrest, the army is expecting that it will move them closer to Joaquin Guzman.

• *: Joaquin " El Chapo" Guzman is the Mexico's top drug lord, the most powerful drug lord of the world, and one of the most wanted men, after his escape from prison in 2011, in a laundry truck. "El Chapo" means "the little fat" in spanish.

• **: Sinaloa Drug Cartel: "His cartel controls cocaine trafficking on the Mexican border with California and has moved eastward to the corridor between the Mexican state of Sonora, which borders Arizona"

Index Terms: Joaquin " El Chapo" Guzman, Sinaloa drug cartel, head of security, drug battle

Foud with: Fil RSS du Huffingtonpost, Mexico's drug war

URL: feed://www.huffingtonpost.com/tag/mexico-drug-wars/feed/

R.M

Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg, Royal Opera House

By "LondonNet".
Monday, 26 December 2011

Abstract : Presents Opera Room international in London, in England.

The colour, characters and vibrant life of medieval Nuremberg are at the heart of Wagner's glorious opera and Graham Vick's popular production, last staged by The Royal Opera in 2002. 

Extract : "This revival by the Company is an opportunity to hear one of the highlights of the entire opera repertory, with a fine cast and the full forces of the Royal Opera Chorus and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House under the direction of Music Director Antonio Pappano. The entire community of Nuremberg is the setting for the story of challenges and triumphs - of art and of the heart - with Eva and Walther at the centre, under the encouragement of Hans Sachs. Wagner's music is in turns dramatic, reflective, energetic and sublime, with a conclusion that is as musically overwhelming as it is emotionally uplifting. Philosophy and art, love and wit: Die Meistersinger creates one of the most complete and satisfying worlds of any opera." 
Venue: Royal opera house, 41 Covent Garden PiazzaLondon, WC2E 8RF.

Index terms : Graham Vick, Die Meistersinger Von Nurnberg, London, operas, Royal opera house.

Found with : Newsletter "Londonnet"

URL : http://www.londonnet.co.uk/theatre/die-meistersinger-von-nurnberg-royal-opera-house.html

P.B

High Notes and Low Points for Classical Music

DANIEL J. WAKIN. High Notes and Low Points for Classical Music, The New York Times, December 22, 2011.

Abstract : This holiday season brings a set of gifts for the world of classical music, in the form of the highly uncoveted and arbitrarily granted Special Awards for 2011. It was a year of financial hardship for the arts (what year isn’t?), especially for many opera houses, symphony orchestras, festivals and chamber music organizations, but high points also abounded. The following 10 prizes are bestowed in no particular order.

Extract : "BIGGEST FINANCIAL WOE The competition was intense. The Syracuse and New Mexico symphonies folded. The Louisville Orchestra spent much of the year in bankruptcy proceedings and suspended concerts for the fall. The Utica Symphony also fell silent. Even the storied Philadelphia Orchestra sought bankruptcy protection, unheard of for such a major ensemble. Philadelphia shares the prize with the New York City Opera, which moved out of Lincoln Center to save money, cut its budget by nearly two-thirds and is struggling with its orchestra and chorus over its proposal for a drastic reduction in work. A federal mediator has stepped in."

Index terms : London, Orchestra, 10 prizes,  operas.

Found with : Netvibes " The New York Times "

URL : http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/25/arts/music/daniel-j-wakin-looks-at-music-in-2011.html?_r=1&ref=opera

P.B

Don Giovanni, Royal Opera House

By "LondonNet".
Monday, 26 December 2011

Abstract : Presents Opera Room international in London, in England.

As part of the Royal Opera House's Olympic Programme, The Royal Opera stages a cycle of all three operas written by Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, beginning with the most fiery and flamboyant of them all: Don Giovanni.

Extract : "As part of the Royal Opera House's Olympic Programme, The Royal Opera stages a cycle of all three operas written by Mozart and librettist Lorenzo da Ponte, beginning with the most fiery and flamboyant of them all: Don Giovanni. Pursued by his victims and their outraged relatives, the serial seducer of the title is intent on yet further sexual conquests. But his luck eventually runs out when the statue of a man he murdered invites itself for dinner. The double casting brings some familiar star names back to Covent Garden - Gerald Finley and Erwin Schrott share the title role - and some new ones, all under the musical direction of conductor Constantinos Carydis. Beautiful arias, disarming duets and dramatic ensembles characterize the range of Mozart's score, and irony and wit bring a sharp brilliance to a drama with serious undertones. Francesca Zambello's production teems with energy as Don Giovanni loves, charms, lies and fights his way through life on his way to final retribution. The flames of Hell take truly tangible form in a production with the heat turned right up in the music, the drama and on stage!" 

Venue: Royal opera house, 41 Covent Garden PiazzaLondon, WC2E 8RF.

Index terms : Mozart, librettist Lorenzo da Ponte London, Don Giovanni, operas, Royal opera house.

Found with : Newsletter "Londonnet"

URL : http://www.londonnet.co.uk/theatre/don-giovanni-royal-opera-house.html

P.B

Idea of a romantic French dinner for two.

A Romantic French Dinner for Two , Saveur, December 21, 2011.

Abstract : Presents an idea of a typical french dinner for two persons, lovers, amateurs of the French cooking or others. This menu could be served at christmas or for a new year menu.

Quotation : "Featuring decadent buttery oysters, juicy filet mignon, creamy potato-celeriac gratin, and more indulgent French classics, this elegant menu is easy to prepare for two. Whether you're celebrating the holidays, ringing in the New Year, or simply cozying up on a cold winter night, open your favorite bottle of wine and enjoy a romantic evening of cooking with your special someone."

"The Menu

Broiled Stuffed Oysters

Terrine de Foie Gras

Glazed Carrots

Potato-Celeriac Gratin

Filet Mignons with Bordelaise Sauce

Crème Brûlée"

Index terms: french dinner, Christmas time, New Year.

Found with: RSS feed.

URL: http://www.saveur.com/article/Menu/A-Romantic-French-Dinner-for-Two

 M.P.

Endangered Species : Egypt’s sharks

By Steven Viney

The December 15, 2011

 

Silky shark in Red Sea

Abstract

Deals with the fight and actions lead by HEPCA and Egyptian government against illegal shark fishing in the Red Sea. This activity severly threats some sharks species and the natural ecosystem but also the tourism economy.

Extraxt

" Also, many campaigns were initiated by the HEPCA to get vendors and restaurants to remove shark items from their menus. These campaigns helped slow down illegal fishing, but since the uprising earlier this year and the ensuing absence of law enforcement, the situation is deteriorating once again. "

 

Index terms : HEPCA / Egypt / Red Sea / sharks

Found with  Egypt Independent at http://www.almasryalyoum.com/en/node/551641

S.B.