Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo DS Jul 28, 2008
Players can choose to play as Genghis Khan, Queen Elizabeth I, Julius Caesar, Abraham Lincoln, Mohandas Gandhi and Napoleon Bonaparte to name a few, and each ruler starts the game in their own part of the world and with their own special abilities. The simple aim of the game in Civi- lization Revolution is to claim victory over the other civilizations, and you can achieve this in a number of different ways: You can utterly destroy them with military might; you can be the first civilization to... (Brantford Expositor)
All that sparkles Jul 27, 2008
One among many highlights is the Heneage or Armada jewel, presented by Queen Elizabeth I to Sir Thomas Heneage in the early 1590s. On its front is a gold profile relief of the queen, in a pearl-studded crown and ornate ruff, on a blue enamel ground, surrounded by an intricately worked frame of square cut diamonds and rubies. (BBC News -- UK)
Choirgirl saved by canopy in Venice hotel fall Jul 21, 2008
The school was founded in 1594 by Lady Dacre and Queen Elizabeth I, near where Buckingham Palace now stands. It moved to the borough of Wandsworth in 1883 and now has more than 720 students. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Who is Hamlet: Playing the Time Lord is perfect preparation for ... Jul 20, 2008
The first was in 1966, when, sitting at the controls of a machine which allowed the operator to be a Peeping Tom upon any event in the history of the universe, one of his companions chose to spy upon the moment when Elizabeth I badgered the playwright into giving Falstaff his own show. Although the universe is a big place, it's hard to imagine that their paths will fail to cross again simply because they are both such substantial figures in the culture. (Independent)
Did the police ever catch up with Bill Posters and was heprosecuted? Jul 19, 2008
Anthony Rowley is possibly a variant of John Bull and his Heigh Ho a mixture of disgust and amusement at the proposed marriage between the Duc d'Alencon and Elizabeth I. The duc was the one Elizabeth openly referred to as "my frog". The French ambassador was her ape, Leicester her lap dog and Raleigh her fish. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Vexed by wax Hitler Jul 19, 2008
There are heads of state too, historical figures from Henry XIII to Queen Elizabeth I, from the Dalai Lama to Hitler. The celebrated Chamber of Horrors seems a little jaded and tame by todays standards. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, Battle Again Jul 15, 2008
NEW YORK -- England's Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, will square off on Broadway next spring in the critically acclaimed London production of "Mary Stuart," starring Janet McTeer and Harriet Walter. McTeer will portray Mary, Queen of Scots, and Walter will be Elizabeth in the Donmar Warehouse production, which later moved to London's West End. (Newsmax)
Ohio Renaissance Festival for 16th ... Jul 14, 2008
The Ohio Renaissance Festival opens Labor Day Weekend for seven weekends of medieval fantasy set in the historic era of the 16th century complete with Queen Elizabeth I. ... Queen Elizabeth I and her Royal Court preside over the festivities, which include Renaissance musicians, dancer's jugglers, comedians, swashbuckling sword fighters, colorful storytellers, dancers and hundreds of costumed performers ... Renaissance Park is a 3 acre permanent village that has been authentically and... (Suite101.com)
Leading article: The Church would do well to learn from Elizabeth I Jul 7, 2008
Elizabeth I said she did not desire to "make windows into men's souls". Global Anglicanism needs that kind of humane pragmatism today. (Independent)
Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar (Today) Jul 6, 2008
Here's a freebie: The Great Horned owl's Latin name is "bubo virginianus" as it was named after Queen Elizabeth I, the "Virgin Queen." Bring your own flashlight and travel in a carpool to seek out owl hotspots. 814-744-8475. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Pot of gold makes Irish eyes smile Jul 5, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Skip directly to: Search Box, , , Text Version. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
The Daily Break Jul 2, 2008
- During the reign of Elizabeth I, a tax was placed on men's beards. Her advisers recommended using post boards or placards, but Elizabeth was always notably reckless in her methods for disseminating new information. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Vast reserves of gold discovered in Irish hills Jul 2, 2008
Its biggest claim to fame - albeit from about 400 years ago - is that it was one of the few places to repel the forces of Elizabeth I during the conquest of Ireland in the 16th century. But for the village population of just over 300, that is all about to change. (guardian.co.uk)
Michigan Renaissance Festival: Step... Jun 30, 2008
Queen Elizabeth I and Her Majesty's Royal Court stroll the grounds and mingle with guests at this interactive event. Enthusiastic patrons get into the act and come dressed in period costumes. (Suite101.com)
Acting her own age Jun 23, 2008
" The projects Scacchi has responded to have taken her all over the world - to Hollywood, the West End, Australia and Europe. She has starred in Merchant Ivory films and Hollywood schmaltz, worked with directors such as Robert Altman and Alan Pakula, and done obscure theatre and European arthouse films. In October her choices will lead her back to Sydney, where she has an apartment and lives several months a year. She will play Queen Elizabeth I in an Ensemble Theatre production of Mary Stuart... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
MAUREEN DOWD: Bush as a hopeless idealist? Jun 22, 2008
At the end of dinner, he posed under a portrait of Elizabeth I in the drawing room and gaily promised: "This is going to be my White House Christmas card."If Brown had any thought of promoting himself as the anti-poodle with some arm's length body language, W. swiftly disabused him. He spread his wingspan to draw in Gordon and Sarah, and then clasped Gordon so heartily around the shoulders that the Brit was forced to grab W.'s waist in a shy embrace as they entered the building. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Federal Report: Warming = More Harmful Climate Extremes Jun 21, 2008
June 19, 2008, 2:27 pm. (Kevin Moloney for The New York Times). (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
Jennifer Aniston, Halle Berry Named as Favorite 'Cougars' Jun 20, 2008
Queen Elizabeth I, 48, and her one-time fianc. Fran. (Fox News)
Dining at No. 10 Jun 18, 2008
At the end of dinner he posed under a portrait of Elizabeth I in the drawing room and gaily promised: "This is going to be my White House Christmas card.". Today in Opinion. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Hilton Hotels & Resorts and the Tony Awards(R) Put Theatre Education for Young Adults on Center Stage Jun 14, 2008
For Tony Award Productions, Elizabeth I. McCann is Managing Producer and Joey Parnes is Coordinating Producer. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss/White Cherry Entertainment are Executive Producers of the 2008 Tony Awards. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
post a comment » Jun 13, 2008
Hate speech or free speech. What much of West bans is protected in U.S. - International Herald Tribune. (International Herald Tribune)
Master thespian Jun 8, 2008
Not only because, as a presidential candidate, she morphed from Queen Elizabeth I to Norma Rae, as Newsweek put it. But because, through humiliation and pain, she has shown herself to be a skilled survivor. (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Evolution of Women Heroes in Film Jun 4, 2008
This is mainly an issue in fiction; real-life heroines are abundant, from Elizabeth I to Madame Curie to Norma Rae to Karen Silkwood (all Oscar nominated roles, with a win for Sally Field). The female hero in American film has evolved from villainess to sexpot to superhero, shepherded by a select number of male filmmakers. (Suite101.com)
Protestant Refomation Leaders Jun 2, 2008
Elizabeth I made it quite clear that Knox, originally from Scotland, was not welcome in her realm. He had left during the reign of Elizabeth s sister, Mary I (Bloody Mary) and studied in Geneva under John Calvin. (Suite101.com)
Lessons of Da Vinci for the modern age Jun 1, 2008
"I use historical figures as models to talk about leadership and innovation," explains Alan Axelrod, author of a new book, "Edison on Innovation: 102 Lessons in Creativity for Business and Beyond," as well as the earlier "Elizabeth I CEO," "Patton on Leadership" and "Eisenhower on Leadership." Before video games and 24-hour television, Axelrod says, youngsters grew up reading biographies of famous people so they could learn from their lives and emulate them. "We should turn more to these... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
George Garrett, at 78; versatile author, poet May 31, 2008
"The Succession" (1983) focused on the ascension of James VI of Scotland to the throne of England after the death of Elizabeth I and was told through a variety of characters, including two runaway Catholic priests. "Entered From the Sun" (1990) used the device of two detectives, an actor, and a spy, looking to solve the stabbing death of playwright Christopher Marlowe in 1593. (Boston Globe)
Soothing as a deterrent against crime May 31, 2008
If music be the food of love, play on, wrote Shakespeare during the reign of Elizabeth I. Some 400 years later, during the reign of Elizabeth II, the saying was put to the test not in the UK but in the Wild West, more precisely at a bus station in the Vallejo district of San Francisco. The incidence of crime in and around the bus station was said to have plummeted once the 00004000 local authority started playing orchestral music, including live performances of the Vallejo Symphony. (India Times)
The week in books May 31, 2008
In a blindfold test (another favourite prac-crit technique) a lot of readers, I believe, would think it's of Elizabeth I, not Elizabeth II vintage. It's Winehouse, of course. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
In Fortuny's footsteps, Isabelle de Borchgrave's painted paper shoes May 31, 2008
As it traveled, Borchgrave expanded it - with costumes from the wardrobes of Queen Elizabeth I of England, Marie-Anoinette and the Empress Eug. nie, consort of Napoleon III, while it was in Japan, and adding Ottoman kaftans in Turkey. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
So can the lyrics of Amy Winehouse REALLY be compared with Sir ... May 29, 2008
Sir Walter Raleigh was an adornment of England's Golden Age - the reign of Elizabeth I. ... Associates: Sir Walter Raleigh was a one-time favourite of Elizabeth I ... Fell out of favour with Elizabeth I. The new King James took away his house, the governorship of Jersey and his position of influence, then sent him to the tower. (Daily Mail)
University exam pits pop's lyrical prowess against Raleigh May 28, 2008
Raleigh (1552-1618), a poet and explorer under Queen Elizabeth I, suppressed Irish rebellions and discovered the "New World". He was held in the Tower of London for marrying a lady-in-waiting without permission and was later sentenced to death, accused of plotting against King James I. He wrote a history of the world as well as some of the best poetry of the Elizabethan age, and was an MP representing three counties. (Guardian Unlimited)
Police evict Tamils from Colombo May 27, 2008
" SRI LANKA CRISIS BACKGROUND PROFILES HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED Australia Muslim school rejected Strong winds wreck campsite tents Faster bank transfers under way The best way to find meaning at work? Don't look for it Coldplay announce UK tour dates MOST READ Women breach all-male Greek site Australia Muslim school rejected Rare Elizabeth I portrait found Peacekeepers 'abusing children' New exodus... (Yahoo News -- Sri Lanka)
Fantasy author Jordan dies at 58 May 27, 2008
Rare Elizabeth I portrait found. Strong winds wreck campsite tents. (Yahoo News -- Literature and Authors)
Zimbabwe attacks 'out of control' May 27, 2008
Page last updated at 18:56 GMT, Friday, 16 May 2008 19:56 UK. Zimbabwe attacks 'out of control. (Yahoo News -- Zimbabwe)
Smooth run for Australia's relay May 27, 2008
" The former Australian Olympic swimmer, Ian Thorpe, who was the last to carry the torch in the relay, said demonstrators should not be singling out the torch relay for protests. "It should be something that's done consistently," he said. Protests in Athens, London, Paris and San Francisco - where demonstrators angry at the Chinese occupation of Tibet tried to disrupt processions - have dominated media coverage of the torch relay. However, the flame has made relatively peaceful progress through... (Yahoo News -- Olympics)
Bush defends Syria reactor claim May 27, 2008
Page last updated at 17:11 GMT, Tuesday, 29 April 2008 18:11 UK. The US said Syria's reactor was similar to a North Korean one. (Yahoo News -- North Korea)
Iran 'installing new centrifuges' May 27, 2008
" US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice appealed to Tehran to halt enrichment. "Iran faces continued isolation in the international community because it will not take a reasonable offer from the international community to have another way," she said. French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner suggested sanctions on Iran could be "reinforced". Last month, the UN Security Council approved a third round of sanctions against Iran. But Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov instead suggested a new... (Yahoo News -- Iran)
British actors dominate TV Globes May 27, 2008
Dame Helen Mirren, who also won a film acting Globe, and Jeremy Irons triumphed for Elizabeth I, which was named best mini-series ... Collecting the award for her performance in the title role of the Channel 4/HBO mini-series Elizabeth I, Dame Helen said: "Elizabeth I would have an amazing speech at this moment, wouldn't she? "And then she would get very humble, and then she'd be teary, and then she'd be powerful ... " GOLDEN GLOBES Awarded by Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for film... (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
Dreamgirls Wins Big at the Golden Globes May 27, 2008
Helen Mirren wins (for Elizabeth I) AND loses (for Prime Suspect: the Final Act) ... 8:57 p.m. Salma Hayek presents the best mini-series or motion picture made for television to Elizabeth I. In true Brit fashion, the acceptance speech is clipped and dry. (Yahoo News -- Golden Globe Awards)
EU treaty 'in Britain's interest' May 27, 2008
" Bookmark with: VIDEO AND AUDIO NEWS LATEST NEWS THE UK AND EUROPE FEATURES LISBON TREATY RELATED BBC LINKS RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED Cat puts Japan rail firm on track The best way to find meaning at work? Don't look for it Women breach all-male Greek site Lorry fuel price demo hits roads Rare Elizabeth I portrait found MOST READ Jump record fails to take flight Australia Muslim school rejected Day in pictures... (Yahoo News -- European Union)
'Human-animal' embryo green light May 27, 2008
----------------- ----------------- RELATED BBC SITES. Last Updated: Wednesday, 5 September 2007, 14:34 GMT 15:34 UK. (Yahoo News -- Human Stem Cell Research)
London's Victoria & Albert Museum May 26, 2008
Many historic articles are on show including diamonds worn by Catherine the Great of Russia and jewels once owned by Queen Elizabeth I. The , a gift from Napoleon to his adopted daughter, gleam in the subdued light alongside ornaments and tiaras worn by the Empress Josephine. The V&A has many other galleries exploring everything from architecture to medieval history and from ceramics to childhood. (Suite101.com)
Renaissance Festivals in Oregon May 23, 2008
The era Shakespeare and Queen Elizabeth I is set in the Renaissance years of 1558 to 1603. Village lanes have names like Urchone's Alley, Goose Hill Way, Friar Tuck's Forest and Wallows Village Lane. (Suite101.com)
Sailor denied place in record books after hitching a lift through ... May 22, 2008
"On two occasions Mr Flanagan had to stop sailing. Once when he was waiting for permission from the Russian government to sail through the Arctic and once when conditions were too treacherous off the Norwegian coast and he wintered there. He also hitched a ride with a ship in the Russian Arctic because the sea was still icebound.The sailor has also written a book describing his challenge, Over The Top, which will be published later this year.He said he would now take time to finish the... (Scotsman)
Kevin D. Thompson - TV Talk May 15, 2008
Fall TV Sneak Preview: CBS. Feeling rather bullish as America's "most watched network," CBS announced today that it's adding five new shows (two comedies, three dramas) to its new fall schedule. (The Palm Beach Post)
Leyla Gencer May 13, 2008
As Queen Elizabeth I of England, first in Donizetti's Roberto Devereux, and then in Rossini's Elisabetta, Regina d'Inghilterra, Gencer preceded Montserrat Caball; and Beverly Sills, who later recorded the roles ... The sparks that flew on stage in the confrontation - historically absurd but dramatically thrilling - when Gencer as Mary Stuart ripped off her glove and flung it in the face of Shirley Verrett as Elizabeth I at the words, "Vil bastarda" will surely live in the memory of all who... (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Hidden England May 11, 2008
For four decades William Cecil faithfully served Queen Elizabeth I, first as her most trusted adviser ... A portrait of Henry hangs in the Great Hall alongside Jane Seymour, Henry VIII's third wife, who died of post-natal complications following the birth of Edward VI. There's also a portrait of his daughter, Queen Elizabeth I, surrounded by several courtiers, including William Cecil of Burghley fame. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
I'm Not There May 5, 2008
Moreover, the once and former Queen Elizabeth I did a credible job of depicting the former Robert Zimmerman in his diamonds-and-rust days. Marcus Carl Franklin, Christian Bale, Richard Gere, and Heath Ledger portrayed Dylan at various stages of his life and in various eras of American pop culture. (Boston Globe)
* [ HARDCOVER: US ] A Splendid Exchange is a splendid book May 4, 2008
And he has many in this book, from Francis Drakes voyage around the world (which repaid its backers, including Queen Elizabeth I, 50 pounds for every 1 invested) to the Black Death that remorselessly followed the trade routes as it worked its devastating way through Europe and the Middle East. But he never loses sight of his overall goal: to show how trade shaped the world in the past and will shape the world in the future, whether we like it or not. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Son disfigures Rameses, usurps UNC mascot throne Apr 23, 2008
1587: Mary Queen of Scots is beheaded on the order of her cousin, English Queen Elizabeth I. 1828: Shaka, king of the Zulus, is killed by his half-brothers and successor. (News & Observer -- Sports)
The Royal Shakespeare Company undertakes the History Plays Apr 22, 2008
But playing the lyrical poet Richard with both a nod to Elizabeth I and like a modern-day drag queen, Slinger burrows frighteningly deep into the bruising heart of a play about a man left with nothing but language, a dethroned monarch in active and complete acquisition of a soul. While Shakespeare gives us a seething, restless panorama whose scope and sweep simply cannot be diminished, the contemporary English dramatist Mark Ravenhill has now concluded a mightily ambitious project of his own,... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Mirren hates Hollywood glitz Apr 18, 2008
Mirren starred as Britain's Queen Elizabeth I in the TV miniseries 'Elizabeth I' and Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 movie 'The Queen' also revealed she is ready to take on another regal character. She told Britain's BBC Radio 2, "I'd love to play Queen Catherine of Russia next - another queen! She was a very interesting character.". (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Bulldog Golfers In WCC Championship Apr 14, 2008
The Gonzaga Bulldogs Official Athletic Site - Men's Golf. Chambers Bay to host tournament Monday and Tuesday. (Gozags.com)
TEMPO: Cochise College presents madrigal madness Apr 14, 2008
Focusing on English madrigals and poetry from the age of Elizabeth I, with some Italian extras, topics include love, political maneuvering, birds, more love, nymphs and shepherds, and, of course, unrequited love. Hearing these pieces in the acoustically vibrant Kino Hall will make this an unforgettable musical experience. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
ESCONDIDO: Renaissance Fair fills Felicita Park Apr 13, 2008
On Saturday outside the mock House of McFionn encampment, a make-believe Irish mercenary army was entertaining passers-by with old Gaelic tunes, while plotting an attack on the daily procession of Queen Elizabeth I.. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandy Salamon, 22, of San Diego, had traded the navigational charts of her day job for handwritten maps and a sword. (North County Times)
Poetry guardians reject modern verse Apr 13, 2008
Gibson praised the work of Chaucer, Shakespeare, John Donne, Robert Graves and even Queen Elizabeth I, all of whom he thought followed the rules of poetry. But he was critical of current writers, including Andrew Motion, the Poet Laureate. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Stephen McGinty - I'm all for change, but let's hear it for those ... Apr 12, 2008
The agreement was struck back in 1565, when Elizabeth I asked Helier de Carteret, the Seigneur of a large chunk of Jersey, to clear out the pirates who had set up home on Sark as it was convenient for preying on passing ships. It is 35. (Scotsman)
New on DVD: There is a well of talent in 'Blood' Apr 11, 2008
The Virgin Queen (* * 1/2; 1955, Fox, unrated, $20): In her second screen outing as Elizabeth I, Bette Davis steals this eye-soothing plodder from Richard Todd's Sir Walter Raleigh, who originally was intended to be the movie's focus. At 22, Joan Collins is a lady-in-waiting, and the DVD's making-of featurette makes you think you've just watched a better film than you have, which is a compliment. (USA Today -- Life)
Sark ends 450 years of feudalism Apr 11, 2008
Sark, which lies about 10 kilometres east of Guernsey off the coast of Normandy, has broadly held onto its political and judicial systems since Queen Elizabeth I bestowed them upon it nearly 450 years ago. The car-free island has been governed by a mainly unelected parliament called the Chief Pleas, traditionally made up of members of landed families. (Globe and Mail -- International)
DVD reviews: 'Will Be Blood,' 'Walk Hard' Apr 11, 2008
Hush, Sweet Charlotte, starring Davis as a reclusive spinster whose cousin (Olivia de Havilland) plots to have her committed; Phone Call From a Stranger, about revelations unveiled about the victims of a plane crash; The Virgin Queen, with Davis as British monarch Elizabeth I; and The Nanny, featuring Davis as a woman suspected of child murder. DVD set, $49. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Bet on Bette Apr 9, 2008
This richness can be seen in Margo, or in her desperately beautiful performance as Elizabeth I in The Virgin Queen, which is bad history but good costume drama. Then, in The Nanny, she is quietly terrifying as an English nanny with a unique approach to child rearing. (Edmonton Sun)
Bard festival opens with 'Who Really Wrote Shakespeare?' Apr 6, 2008
Playwright Amy Freed attempts to answer it with her tale that follows the Bard of Avon from his marriage in Stratford to life in London and his association with Queen Elizabeth I and back again to Stratford. Dan Rowlands plays Will, supported by Elizabeth Holmes as his wife, Anne Hathaway, and Linda Hurd as the royal figure. (Syracuse.com)
Bobby Brown: 'I Died Three Times' Apr 5, 2008
featuring a look at Mirren s Emmy for HBO s "Queen Elizabeth I.". "Oooh," Siegal said, ogling the gold statue, as a New York night of nights came to an end. (Fox News)
Brass in pocket Apr 4, 2008
As for beaded borders on our coinage, these have been around from the time of Elizabeth I, slightly longer than 200 years. I shall probably use my credit card even more so that I don't have to handle these horrible 'bits of metal'Geoff Reynolds, Redcar, England. (BBC News -- UK)
Witch who cast a spell over the movies Apr 3, 2008
Davis clutches one of her Oscars; in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane , and as Queen Elizabeth I. ... Davis clutches one of her Oscars; in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane , and as Queen Elizabeth I.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
