The French actress tells PEOPLE about the "beautiful experience" of making the ballet drama — and its challenges Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Corbis via Getty It’s one of the most ambitious and addictive series of the year actresses Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou de Laâge shine as a sharp business-minded ballet director and a fiery We meet two passionate and fascinating actresses La Danseuse…dance has often inspired great cinematic moments with its rigorous discipline and sensual aesthetic Prime Video steps up by placing this art form at the heart of an ambitious new series: Étoile Created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino (of The Marvelous Mrs The story follows two ballet companies (one French the other American) that decide to exchange their star dancers due to financial difficulties (the classical dance world has struggled post-COVID) The cast is particularly compelling. Lou de Laâge (Black Box, The Mad Women’s Ball) stuns as a rebellious, impulsive ballerina, while the iconic singer and actress Charlotte Gainsbourg impresses as the interim director of the Paris Opera and National Ballet Lou de Laâge in the series Étoile (2025) PHILIPPE ANTONELLO © AMAZON CONTENT SERVICES LLC Numéro: Charlotte Gainsbourg and Lou de Laâge Charlotte Gainsbourg: It was reading the first four scripts that convinced me so committing without knowing the whole story was strange not knowing what would happen to my character I felt I had to charm the directors so they’d write me a good arc What drew me in were the personalities of the two creators I was asked in an interview what kind of new role I’d like to play I said: “I’d like to play a very physical role And someone later brought up that interview and said to me ‘It’s kind of crazy because that’s exactly what you said and that’s exactly what happened with your role as a ballerina in Étoile.’ So there was a kind of alignment between a wish and real life.” “I never wanted dance to be my career.” Lou de Laâge Were you familiar with the dance world before joining the series Lou de Laâge: I did a lot of dance as a kid and teen in a specialized program I trained with girls who truly wanted to make it their life and who worked incredibly hard But I never wanted to do it professionally Charlotte Gainsbourg: I knew very little about classical dance My mother (Jane Birkin) steered me more toward Pina Bausch-type choreographies I remember being around Zizi Jeanmaire and Roland Petit because my parents were close with them But I saw one of Roland Petit’s ballets as a child my mom used to call me “Zizi” throughout my childhood My father (Serge Gainsbourg) wore Zizi Repetto shoes and I think my mom got them for him after meeting Roland Petit and Zizi Jeanmaire Any similarities between them and yourselves Charlotte Gainsbourg: I was hoping for a more dance-involved role but with a dancer’s background so I could take some classes and prepare someone fascinated by the artists around her and with a vision for what the opera needs is one of the top star dancers of the moment That’s what I like about her: she’s anti-seduction yet totally committed She can be annoying but also deeply sympathetic Do you see parallels between the dance world and cinema both struggling to attract young audiences post-COVID I fear being replaced by tech or that people will only watch the first 15 minutes the threat is being seen as old-fashioned or too traditional Lou de Laâge: It’s hard to imagine live art disappearing Charlotte Gainsbourg: (laughs) They’ve already used holograms in concerts “Filming wasn’t just physically demanding on the body I had to be able to get all that dialogue into my mouth.” Lou de Laâge strike extended my prep from three to nine months So I had time to really train and work on the script The English text had to be spoken at a certain rhythm Charlotte Gainsbourg: I didn’t work physically like Lou Amy was very strict about the lines; we were warned but I didn’t take it seriously enough (laughs) I studied the script throughout the nine months of prep created by Daniel and Amy Sherman-Palladino Newsroom 54 rue des Acacias 75017 Paris T+33 1 56 88 98 00   |    Advertising 54 rue des Acacias 75017 Paris T+33 1 56 88 98 37     |    Copyright © 2024 Numéro     |    Legal notices Votre inscription a bien été prise en compte January 17th at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brooten Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church  Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home in Belgrade to Roy and Erna (Kirckof) Orton in Brooten She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and attended school in Brooten Elva married Richard Laage at the church parsonage in Villard They made their home on the family farm north of Brooten until 1962 Richard’s career took them to Sauk Rapids Elva worked as a kitchen aide for the BBE school system for 10 years She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church Elva also contributed to the library committee and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Brooten Her love of cooking over the years was appreciated by all her friends Her times with her coffee clutch and her “ladies” was also very special to her Elva is survived by her children: Linda (Brad) Olson and Paul Laage; four grandchildren: Natasha (John) and Taylor (Shelby); and seven great-grandchildren Elva will be remembered as a faithful friend That would be using linemen in a heavy formation to pounce the football into the end zone and convert two-point plays It all began with BBE offensive coordinator Alex Schumann Schumann's idea came to life in the midst of the 2023 season and the Jaguars have seen the fruits of the uncommon use of their linemen Hunter Laage and Harley Weber are at the forefront of BBE's two-point attempts this year They are seniors and both wrestle in the winter who serves as the fullback in BBE's heavy set He also filled this role in a 2023 season where he was named the Mid Northwest-Gopher Gold District Defensive Lineman of the Year Jaguars head coach Chris Moscho said that Schumann does a "great job" of getting players involved Moscho's team has embraced the heavy attack since its launch Harley was that guy to come in on heavy," Moscho said "They think having heavy out there on two points is the best play we could do." The two lineman add another dynamic layer to a BBE offense that is averaging 45 points per game and has led the Jaguars to a 4-0 record at the midway point of the 2024 season Laage utilizes his speed to convert runs outside Weber bulldozes his way inside the trenches Whoever gets the ball is determined by what the opposing defense is presenting them "I would say it's pretty split and we try to keep it consistent," Moscho said The Jaguars will look to continue their success with the heavy package as they have a mighty fight on the horizon plays host to eighth-ranked Upsala/Swanville at 7 p.m It is rematch of last year's Section 4A championship where the Jaguars earned a 36-12 victory on Nov "It's going to be a big week for us with homecoming," Weber said "It's going to be a fun game to come out and watch." "It's normally our toughest game of the year Throughout the week's preparation for the Patriots Moscho noticed that they also have plays that feature the heavy "There's going to be a lot of talent on that field for a 1-A football game Friday night," Moscho said there's going to be a couple big boys in the backfield." BBE will be on the road in two of the last three weeks of the regular season The Jaguars play Browerville-Eagle Valley in Week 6 on Oct Then BBE is host to Long Prairie-Grey Eagle in Week 7 on Oct The Jaguars play against Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sunburg in Week 8 on Oct One the major question marks that Moscho needed to find an answer with his team heading into the 2024 season was the quarterback position BBE graduate Luke Dingmann quarterbacked the Jaguars to the Class A state semifinals and was a Mr Dingmann finished his senior campaign with 1,903 yards and 31 touchdowns on 136 completions of 195 attempts and 740 yards and 10 touchdowns on 81 carries A shoulder injury in the state quarterfinals eventually prevented Dingmann from playing quarterback the majority of the state semifinal game against Minneota the Mid Northwest-Gopher Gold District Wide Receiver of the Year Illies' first true game at quarterback was in a 63-6 loss to Minneota in the Class A semifinals at U.S That is not an ideal way to kickoff your quarterback career Illies came back and Moscho named him the team's starting quarterback for 2024 175 pound quarterback has been dealing for the Jaguars Illies has completed 50 of 83 passes for 665 yards and 13 touchdowns with one interception "Luke Illies is a phenomenal athlete and a great pocket passer," Moscho said I can't downplay it because we knew he is a really good athlete." experienced running back Jack Lundberg is dominating on the ground 155 pound senior has rushed for 580 yards and 10 touchdowns on 66 carries "He's so fast and fun to watch," Moscho said Lundberg was an All-Mid Northwest-Gopher Gold pick in 2023 The Jaguars have made it to the state tournament two of the last three seasons and believe they have the ability to get back "This group has high hopes," Moscho said of his BBE squad A win against the Patriots on Friday could be a strong indicator for where the Jaguars stand this season "Going to the bank and playing there gave us the confidence that we needed to comeback this year," Weber said "The guys who are returning have the mentality of wanting to get back to the bank and try to win the state tournament again." While interventional radiology (IR) has become an essential subspecialty in the U.S., access to minimally invasive image guided procedures is still very rare in most low- to middle-income countries. With support from an RSNA R&E Foundation grant the nonprofit organization Road2IR is working to train radiologists and expand access to IR procedures in Tanzania Despite a population of more than 100 million in those three countries combined just a few years ago these East African nations had no interventional radiologists the number is growing quickly because of Road2IR Road2IR began in 2018 as a collaboration between several imaging departments including the Yale Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging in New Haven the Emory University Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences in Atlanta and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) in Dar es Salaam The program aims to build self-sustaining IR training programs in East Africa through high-frequency training trips from U.S.-based teams of interventional radiologists When Road2IR co-founder Fabian Laage Gaupp first visited Tanzania as a 2nd year radiology resident in 2017 with his mentor Dr he was shocked to learn that there was a complete lack of IR procedures in the entire nation meaning that many lifesaving procedures were not available to patients This resulted from a dearth of IR training opportunities in the entire region with the nearest IR training at the time being in Egypt “The lack of access was startling because we take it for granted here in the U.S.,” Dr “Children were dying from readily treatable things like a liver abscess and a lot of patients were suffering from conditions that interventional radiologists can treat with standard procedures.” Road2IR focused its initial training on establishing simple procedures such as core needle biopsy biliary drain placement and abscess drainage more and more procedures were added to the training program eventually spanning nearly the complete range of procedures offered at large academic centers in the U.S The high frequency and continuity of training It allows trainees to practice a high number of procedures be exposed to different faculty with different approaches and quickly become experts who can then train others the first class of three IR fellows graduated from MUHAS the country’s flagship medical school and the first accredited program in East Africa to offer a Master of Science (MSc) in IR Ivan Rukundo and Erick Mbuguje co-founded Road2IR together with Drs and they are the heart and soul of this entire program bringing the number of graduates to sixteen twelve IRs in Tanzania remains well below the goal set by the Society of African Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Therapy (SAFIRE) That goal is to have one IR per one million people which means at least 60 IRs are needed in Tanzania Laage Gaupp said the organization hopes to reach that goal within the decade Several other nations in the region are even further away from this goal “We’ve had a huge positive impact but there is still so far to go,” Dr “I’m optimistic that there is a desire to learn and get these programs up and running but it requires additional grant funding.” Laage Gaupp received the 2020 Derek Harwood Nash International Scholar Grant “The grant came at a critical time during early COVID and provided an essential boost for this new training program while it was still in an early and fragile state,” Dr “This funding was absolutely crucial to the program and without it we likely would’ve not made it through.” The program spends up to $5,000 in airfare and lodging for each team traveling to East Africa and the unrestricted funding helped support several years’ worth of teams working with Road2IR A perpetual challenge for Road2IR is getting the right medical equipment to the region While the program has been able to get some imaging and medical equipment to East Africa the visiting teams need to bring medical equipment themselves Laage Gaupp last traveled to East Africa a few months ago he brought one small carry-on for himself and checked four large bags full of medical equipment including catheters Laage Gaupp said the program in Tanzania is mostly independent and requires fewer trips so the organization has shifted its focus to establishing a presence in other parts of East Africa The program’s extension in Uganda will graduate its first class of three fellows in 2025 with plans to graduate the first class in Rwanda in 2026 “I think there is a misconception that IR is too technologically advanced and cannot play a role in Africa “The need for this type of care is extreme and anything is possible—we have shown it It’s just a matter of proper allocation of resources.” Learn more about R&E Foundation funding opportunities Learn more about Road2IR Read previous RSNA News stories about expanding radiology training in Africa: customerservice@rsna.org About RSNA  Event calendar  Jobs at RSNA Contact Career Connect Promotional Opportunities RSNA News R&E Foundation Patients Companies & exhibitors Government relations  Media Copyright © 2025 Radiological Society of North America | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy | Privacy Settings | Feedback Based directly at the German Air Force base HENSOLDT Services helps to keep the German Eurofighter fleet operational customer proximity has created trust and long-standing relationships over the years News 20 years of Eurofighter service directly at the customer's site Laage/Ulm 26 September 2024 –  The Technical Diagnostic Cell (TDC) in Laage near Rostock has been in existence for 20 years this year The use of automated diagnostic procedures and advanced tools was uncharted territory at the time.  The multi-role combat aircraft Eurofighter has been in service in Europe and numerous export nations since 2003 the TDC in Laage is of particular importance here because it allows all components of the radar and the self-protection system to be repaired on site within a very short time and approved for flight operations The model served as a blueprint for all subsequent TDCs: just six months later the Technical Diagnostic Cell in the UK was set up using the same model The Technical Diagnostic Cell concept is also being applied outside of Europe another TDC was set up in Neuburg an der Donau in 2011 to support the country's ever-growing aircraft fleet with the same standards of efficiency the TDCs of Hensoldt Services act as a direct partner of the German Air Force on-site and take over a malfunctioning device removed from the aircraft via the shortest route for fast and targeted repair Our technicians in the TDCs are supported by Hensoldt's own diagnostic and test systems technicians and engineers from Ulm work to supply the TDCs with spare parts and continuous technical expertise we support the on-site staff in carrying out even complex repairs efficiently and with consistently high quality the two TDCs in Laage and Neuburg an der Donau support the entire German Eurofighter fleet.  there are about 20 radar and ESM/ECM-related line replaceable items (LRIs) in the Eurofighter main assemblies that are repaired in our local workshops the key to the success of the model was the rapid repair of LRIs The targeted replacement of defective subassemblies from the LRIs makes it possible to reduce aircraft downtime to a minimum while also reducing costs This method is particularly advantageous for large and complex assemblies such as the CAPTOR radar or the PRAETORIAN self-protection system and it conserves resources because only small subassemblies have to be transported for more extensive repair The service staff in the TDCs not only repair HENSOLDT LRIs but also the LRIs of the partner companies Indra which are also participating in the CAPTOR and PRAETORIAN joint projects The defective LRIs identified during the repair process are always returned to the respective manufacturer for repair.  Depending on how critical the situation is – for example on the eastern border – the use of the German Eurofighters increases and with it The high level of commitment of TDC employees makes it possible to react flexibly to such changes This flexibility was proven during the COVID-19 pandemic The 20th anniversary is a milestone in the support of complex systems such as the Eurofighter What once began as a novelty has developed into a frequently adapted concept The efficiency that was made possible by the rapid exchange of subassemblies continues to have staying power: upgrades such as the DP4 package on the Praetorian self-protection system the extension to an E-scan radar or even the possibility of supporting further systems underpin the TDC's concept for the future.  HENSOLDT is a leading company in the European defence industry with a global reach the company develops complete sensor solutions for defence and security applications the company is also driving forward the development of defence electronics and optronics and is continuously expanding its portfolio based on innovative approaches to data fusion artificial intelligence and cyber security HENSOLDT achieved a turnover of 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Chinmoy shown arrested in Saiful murder case The hit song "Laage Ura Dhura" from the popular Eid special release "Toofan" has sparked controversy. Lyricist Shorif Uddin has expressed his frustration, stating that the song, which he had given to Pritom Hasan two years ago for a personal project, was used in the film without his consent. Additionally, another lyricist was added to the credits without his permission. Songwriter Shorif Uddin shared, "Two years ago, I gave the song to Pritom Hasan, asking him to save it for an eventual recording. Recently, I was informed that the song was used in the movie 'Toofan' without my prior knowledge. Although I received Tk 20,000 two months ago and signed some documents, I was not made aware of the additional lyricist." The song "Laage Ura Dhura" is derived from the tune of Rajjak Dewan's "Morar Kokiley" and has been voiced by Pritom Hasan and Debosrie Antara, with musical arrangement attributed to Pritom Hasan and Rajjak Dewan. The song credits both Shorif Uddin and Rasel Mahmud as lyricists.  Shorif expressed his discontent, saying, "It's painful that another lyricist was added without my permission. Only the chorus from my lyrics was retained, which contributed significantly to the song's success." Pritom Hasan, on the other hand, denied the allegations, explaining, "The first four lines of the song are written by Shorif Uddin, while Rasel Mahmud wrote the rest. We obtained permission from the family of the original composer. I also sent four people to Shorif's house with the necessary documents and payment." The other lyricist of the song, Rasel Mahmud also voiced his disappointment, saying, "Often, lyricists are not acknowledged when a song becomes popular. Despite the massive success of 'Laage Ura Dhura', there's no recognition for the lyricists in discussions or events." Despite the controversy, "Laage Ura Dhura" has amassed around 91 million views on YouTube so far, and is continuing to receive widespread acclaim. |রাজনীতিব্যানারে-স্লোগানে খালেদা, তারেকের সঙ্গে জোবাইদার নাম২০০৮ সালের ১১ সেপ্টেম্বর স্বামী তারেক রহমানের সঙ্গে লন্ডনের উদ্দেশে বাংলাদেশ ছেড়েছিলেন জোবাইদা। এরপর একে একে ১৭টি বছর কেটে গেলেও দেশে ফিরতে পারেননি তিনি। "Laage Ura Dhura" created a storm all over social media when it was released on YouTube. From TikTok to Instagram, everybody seems to still be dancing to the tunes of Pritom Hasan and Debosrie Antara's song which has over 86 million views on YouTube, as of yet.  Now the song has reached another milestone on YouTube, it has become the first ever Bengali song to enter the Global Top 100 chart on YouTube. "Laage Ura Dhura" is trending at number four on this chart and everybody involved with the film and music is super elated by the news. Chorki shared the news on its Facebook page with the caption "'Laage Ura Dhura' has created a record for Bengali music milestones. A moment of pride for all of us." "The chorus tune of this song is taken from the late Matal Rajjak Dewan's famous song "Morar Kokiley", which has been voiced by legends like Momtaz and Baby Naznin. There are many versions of this song available worldwide. This specific version was penned by Shorif Uddin.  Released during Eid-ul-Azha, "Toofan" has been a major hit in Bangladesh, showing in more than 100 theatres including Star Cineplex, Blockbuster Cinemas, Lion Cinemas, and Modhumita.  The movie stars Shakib Khan alongside India's Mimi Chakraborty and Bangladesh's Nabila, with significant roles played by Chanchal Chowdhury, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Gazi Rakayet, Salauddin Lavlu, and Gausul Alam Shaon.  Produced by Alpha-i Studios Limited, with digital partner Chorki and international distributor SVF, "Toofan" is making its mark both domestically and internationally. Your Ads Privacy ChoicesIMDb, an Amazon company© 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc. Text description provided by the architects. The stone marked the starting point. Being on volcanic soil, the mountains are only covered by a light layer of clay that supports the vegetation. The plants are short and seasonal; vibrant greens for five months of rain and dry the rest of the year. The landscape is transformed as well as the architecture. That means that it is built from a thought of transformation of the landscape by obtaining from the land the resources to build habitable spaces. the Rancho Tehuán exercise brings with it a lot of learning (which we hope shows something with these images) in the way of imagining new architectures for a future that calls for a return to the origins You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email continue to creep ever closer to achieving gender equality female sports journalists – and more specifically photographers – have their own battle to fight One of the leading figures in this field is German sports photographer of Malaysian Chinese origins a 1972 Olympian who became one of the best sports photographers in the world Her journey as an athlete started at Chung Hua Middle School where her school teacher spotted her talent and encouraged her to start the sport she won silver in high jump at the 1967 Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok she was voted Malaysian sportswoman of the year to take part in a training camp organised for Asian athletes in preparation for the Munich 1972 Olympic Games That’s when Chai met her future husband both in their private life and professional one Chai von der Laage lined up for the 100m hurdles She completed the high jump and shot put before withdrawing from the Olympic event due to injury “The Olympic Games were supposed to be a joyous occasion,” she said “Munich was set to celebrate a festival of peace I felt very proud and happy to represent my home country Malaysia The first 10 days were indeed lively and cheerful.” the 1972 Olympic dream in Munich turned into a nightmare that marked every Olympian that summer On 5 September eight Palestinian terrorists broke into the Olympic village killing two members of the Israeli team and taking nine hostages who were later killed Five of the terrorists and one police officer also met their fate in the attack “This happened just a few blocks away from our quarter where Esther Roth’s coach the Olympic Games were a good experience and a great adventure,” she added Gladys Chai von der Laage in action at the 1974 Commonwealth Games Chai von der Laage returned to the South East Asian Games to win the high jump and pentathlon gold in 1973 Her high jump record of 1.73m achieved during the Games stood for 17 years She repeated the same achievement in 1975 and was the first Malaysian woman to compete in the high jump at the Commonwealth Games where she finished ninth with 1.70m after winning gold in high jump at the 1979 South East Asian Games her fifth gold medal at the Games in a 13-year competitive career Malaysia waited 39 years to see a female high jumper competing at the Commonwealth Games and 40 years to win gold in the same event at the South East Asian Games; Yap Sean Yee was Chai von der Laage’s successor and currently holds the national record of the event (1.83m) Chai von der Laage took her first sports shot in 1974 during the Asian Games in Tehran Photography was just a pastime up until her retirement from sports in 1979 “I realised that I wanted to turn my hobby into a professional career,” she said “I saw it as a calling and an opportunity to stay connected to the sport I gave up my job as a radio sports reporter at the Deutsche Welle and started sports photography.” the Von der Laages established their own agency ‘ASVOM-Agentur’ They travelled all over the world to report on the lives of world-class athletes such as Carl Lewis whom they met at the famous Santa Monica Track Club and Donovan Bailey whom they met in Jamaica for an exclusive home story “Rolf told the story with words and I illustrated it with photographs,” she recalls Above: Usain Bolt at the 2008 Olympic Games Chai von der Laage was awarded the German Athletics Association media award after more than 20 years in this profession Although she considered herself an all-round photographer “It is the dynamic aesthetic movement and beauty that fascinates me in sports,” she says “It is always challenging to capture the concentration of emotions of victory or disappointment in a situation at the right moment in time.” Despite the continued efforts of international sports organisations towards gender equality “You can find more and more female photographers in equestrian sports but men still outnumber female sports photographers,” she says you have to use a magnifying glass to find a female photographer in the pool.” Above: Annu Rani in the javelin at the 2019 World Championships Below: the men's 1500m at the 2019 World Championships Sports photography is a competitive environment where hungry photographers are constantly looking for the best position from which to take the perfect shot Chai von der Laage describes it as a ‘battle field’ “Sports photography is a very demanding and competitive job which requires heavy and expensive equipment “Some people perceive it as unfitting for women making it even harder for female sports photographers to find a job I hope that the few of us can help to break these prejudices.” more and more women are following in Chai von der Laage’s footsteps and most of them are athletes transitioning into sports photography The men's 5000m at the 2017 Diamond League final (© Gladys Chai von der Laage) “I am glad that after my active career as an athlete I had the chance to remain on the sports scene for a second career in the stadium,” she says “Sport has given me the chance to travel and see the world to meet new people and athletes from every corner of this planet and I am very pleased to share their beautiful and emotional moments in pictures sports photography was a way to stay in touch with my passion.” Photographers are constantly in search of their greatest shot After a 40-year career in sports photography she admitted that she was “still waiting for the perfect shot” Chai von der Laage has blazed a trail for other women – especially ones with a competitive sports background – to pursue a career in athletics photography These are just some of the women who are following in Chai von der Laage’s footsteps Website | Instagram I’ve been competing in athletics and other sports since I was eight years old It wasn’t until I went to university to study graphic design where I developed an interest in photography; it was one of the compulsory papers in the first year but it turned out to be a blessing because I fell in love with the medium straight away I only started out doing basic portraits and still life work at university for my assignment then my athletics photography career started by accident It was the Auckland Championships (where I live) and I was injured so I decided to bring my camera to the track to take photos of my friends In time I was approached by Athletics Auckland and eventually my work got noticed by my federation I’ve been their team photographer since 2015 Athletics is a beautiful sport to photograph There are so many lines and curves to play with and a huge variety of events to experiment with a plethora or horizontals verticals and intersecting curves to provide aesthetic images but the emotion and drama that come along with sport is something I love to capture across all the genres I work with even today Throughout my entire photography journey and beyond it has always been important to have visible role models in the field In photography you never stop learning and seeing the work of the photographers you look up to helps this It is also nice to see other women in the field I just hope I can inspire girls younger than me to become sports photographers as well Website | Instagram I started out in the sport as an athlete and I represented Poland at the 2007 European Mountain Running Championships Having that background helps to bring more empathy and authenticity to my work now as a photographer as well as tell athletes something new about themselves I try to draw attention to the less obvious things that can often go unnoticed in the blink of an eye During my career I have worked at World Championships European Championships and Diamond League meetings I’ll be covering the Tokyo Olympic Games this year too In 2019 I created the ‘(Not) Ordinary Girl’ project from which an exhibition and calendar were produced is about young athletes who have the chance to become sports superstars in the future Website | Instagram My career in journalism started at the age of 16 when I decided to cover my sport because of the lack of coverage in my country It was a necessity and something I did very naturally I took my first photography class while pursuing my studies in Illustration and comics I loved telling stories with visuals and I find it super fun The experience that changed my life was the IOC Young Reporters Program in 2014 which was my first major event as a sports journalist My daily work consists of doing everything from writing It wasn’t until the World Championship in Doha 2019 that I found that photography is something I enjoy so much enjoying every bit of it just as I do with jumping The following year I was shooting at the Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne and I will be in Tokyo 2020 for my second Summer Olympic Games I’m still at the beginning of my career as a photographer; writing about Gladys Chai von Der Laage really inspired me to further grow in this field It also made me realise that I also have a role to play in a field dominated by men There are prejudices and barriers that we must break Having someone who paved the way to female sports photography is a privilege and a great honour Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M on Friday at the Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home in Brooten and will continue at the church on Saturday beginning at 10:00 A.M Arrangements are with Hoplin-Hitchcock Funeral Home of Brooten Minnesota to parents Oscar and Myrtle (Hansen) Laage She grew up on the family farm near Brooten and was baptized at the Bethlehem Danish Evangelical Lutheran Church in Askov 1940 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Brooten That fall she enrolled in a business course in Minneapolis which she successfully completed on July 12 she was united in marriage to Elmer Barchenger in Osakis The two first made their home in Los Angeles California where they lived for five years before moving back to Minnesota and settling on a farm near Brooten May worked alongside Elmer on the farm and together they raised five sons and a daughter May was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Grove Lake where she was active in Lutheran Women’s Missionary League She was also a member of the Brooten American Legion Auxiliary May became a resident at Belgrade Nursing Home Patricia Barchenger of Plymouth; five sons and Terry (Darlene) of Brooten; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one step-great grandchild Elmer Barchenger in 1983; an older brother Fredrick Neal Laage in infancy; and a granddaughter in infancy Piece of the Week: Sandrine de Laage’s Boyfriend Band Last year, Sandrine de Laage made her jewelry trade show debut in Couture’s Design Atelier for emerging brands The French-American designer cut her teeth at such iconic jewelry houses as Cartier Harry Winston and De Beers before launching the eponymous label that’s all her own One of her signature styles is the “Boyfriend Band,” a pair of interlinking rings inspired by the idea of a woman layering a man’s band with her own resulting in a delightfully off-kilter proportion It provides a new, playful interpretation of unisex jewels.   This version, available at Twist for $1,800, is rendered in 18-karat yellow gold. 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SourcingApr 25, 2025De Beers Sales, Production Fall in Q1 Amid UncertaintyThe company said it expects sightholders to remain “cautious” with their purchasing due to all the unknowns around the U.S. tariffs. Supplier BulletinApr 24, 2025Protect Your Customers and Your BusinessSponsored by the Gemological Institute of America This site uses cookies to give you the best online experience. By continuing to use & browse this site, we assume you agree to our Privacy Policy Born and brought up in a family that practices and appreciates the art of music, Debosrie Antara officially debuted in Dhallywood with "Laage Ura Dhura" from the upcoming Shakib Khan starrer film "Toofan". The song, composed by Pritom Hasan, has now become the party anthem of the season.  The singer, as of late, has been assumed to be from West Bengal simply based on her name, but she has been in the limelight since amassing two duets with the famed Habib Wahid. I, myself am feeling Ura Dhura (laughs). However, I have to admit, they got the right song for me, at the right time. It feels like a step forward for my career, as my name is still not 'out there' in the industry, in that sense.   Pritom bhai called me one day and said that he had a work for me. Suffice to say, I was stunned, as it would mean working with a musician like him for the first time. When I was told that I would be lending my voice to an item song, I wanted to know more about the lyrics, considering item songs ought to have a standard.  When all the related decisions were made, funnily enough, I still had no idea that I would be singing for a song in "Toofan". That was mostly because I am obviously not a part of the film industry, and when I was told that Mimi Chakraborty would be lip-syncing to my voice, I still did not know enough to connect the dots.   A personally significant aspect of the song that I discovered once the trailer was released, was that it is penned by Rasel Mahmud and Shorif Uddin. Now, Rasel Mahmud is the man who wrote the first-ever jingle I voiced. It was a full-circle moment for me.  What matters to me the most is how the song reached the top trending music charts across notable platforms like YouTube. Moreover, people are constantly dancing and singing to it while making reels for social media. The fact that this is my first time singing as a playback singer for a film, which has been jointly produced by Bangladesh and India is immense!  Besides, the film is about Shakib Khan, so the male singer having most of the limelight is natural. He is a very humble, nice, and genuine individual, who was transparent from his end, from the get-go. He is also very knowledgeable, so when it comes down to sound mixing — he is extremely meticulous.  When we were discussing the required texture of "Laage Ura Dhura", Pritom bhai further elaborated on the analyses of female singers with deeper voices being preferred worldwide, nowadays. His explanation boosted my morale and made me realise that the texture of my voice is an asset that I have.  We had anticipated the song becoming a hit, because of its energetic ability to make people dance – it's a Pritom Hasan's project after all. However, I had no idea that it would reach the heights that it has been reaching around the world!  I am working on several projects, including works related to my profession outside the musical world. I will be releasing my self-made song this year, followed by more originals. I have returned to dance and music classes to hone my skills. As an artiste, I believe I must work on myself so heavily so that I can, at the very least, be solid in my work.  When asked about the hallmarks of classic French jewelry design, the French-American designer Sandrine de Laage points to three defining characteristics: high quality If this is indeed what unites the iconic Place Vendôme jewelers then de Laage seems to have inherited some of this from the old guard all while tailoring her designs to meet the aesthetic requirements of an urban sophisticate with minimalist leanings and an appreciation for the art of restraint Although de Laage launched her eponymous line in 2016 she’s spent 25 years in the jewelry business and creative director at such prestigious houses as Cartier she is versed not only in artistry and craftsmanship but also the complex waters of brand strategy and identity It’s a background that promises to give her an edge as she sets out to develop new collections and chart a path for her jewelry’s successful reception both here in the United States and abroad “I’ve learned that creating a piece of jewelry is a team effort between the jeweler and the designer,” says de Laage “Each one nourishes the creative process as well as the craftsmanship process to achieve a creative vision This is a dynamic I experienced on both sides of the Atlantic.” After spending much of her career immersed in the glitter of diamonds and gemstones de Laage has decided to focus her current work on the purity of line and silhouette that something as familiar as an ID bracelet or a tiny gold hoop “The Boyfriend ring is one of my most popular pieces,” says de Laage “It encompasses all of what I put in a design: A new take on classic jewelry a strong concept.” Inspired by the idea of wearing your boyfriend’s button-up shirt de Laage’s Boyfriend ring interlaces a pavé band with and an oversize band—the “boyfriend”—for a token of affection that’s sentimental but neither saccharine nor expected and completely fresh and modern All of de Laage’s designs are meticulously manufactured in the top workshops of New York City which served as de Laage’s home base for many years “This move has only enlarged my inspiration landscape,” she says add an additional layer to nourishing my creative life.” It’s also lead her in a “magical” new direction with a ring composed of a jumble of links that unravel to form a bracelet—two looks in one Sandrine de Laage’s Magical collection—a ring that converts to a bracelet The Sandrine de Laage collection will return to Metal & Smith on May 3–4 and it’s a great opportunity to view the pieces in person and to see how they might fit in to your spring/summer lineup A few more highlights from her collection are presented below Mademoiselle bracelets with pink sapphires $2,900 (this bracelet is worn across the back of the hand)  Charming bracelet with turquoise in 18k gold Top: Designer Sandrine de Laage and her new Magical collection ring Follow me on Instagram – @aelliott718 Amy Elliott is the writer of our blog All That Glitters 2025 © RX USA. 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Print People have their choice to join many nonprofits and philanthropic organizations but none has been in existence longer than modern Freemasonry will celebrate the 300th anniversary of the oldest fraternal organization which has been around for more than a century will open its doors to the community from 4 to 9 p.m where there will be food trucks and displays showcasing the work that the organization does in the community said that masonry originally had two sides to it — operative masonry which was the practice of constructing buildings personal development and symbolic sides of masonry what we practice today is speculative masonry,” Lutterbie said “We aren’t actually building physical buildings Freemasonry revolves around bettering one’s self and trying to make the community around them better He said he always looked up to his grandfather and respected all the community work he did and the lifelong friendships he made with others didn’t find out until after his grandfather had passed away that he was a Mason When Lutterbie started looking into joining the Burbank Masonic Lodge he said he started connecting the mission of freemasonry to his grandfather’s actions “It was like meeting my grandfather all over again,” Lutterbie said so much of who he was and so much of who my family was really fell into place I realized this was something that I needed to be a part of.” Worshipful Master James W Laage will help the Burbank Masonic Lodge on Irving Drive will celebrate 300 years of freemasonry (Raul Roa / Burbank Leader) Jim Laage the worshipful master of the Burbank Masonic Lodge said he was looking for ways to give back to the community when he turned 60 years old in 2010 and his wife suggested masonry Though her father and brothers have been worshipful masters — the head member of a lodge — Laage’s wife knew nothing about the organization or what it entailed “It used to be that Masons didn’t say anything about the organization but that has gradually changed,” Laage said After learning about the mission and values of the organization Laage decided to become a Mason shortly after his birthday and has been a member ever since who is now 67 years old and resides in Granada Hills said that being a Mason has taught him how to see the world from other perspectives which helps him look for ways to find solutions to issues and avoid getting into arguments you just calm down and have a dialogue instead of contention with that person,” Laage said adding that he tries to continue the level of service to the community his grandfather was able to give “It’s important to recognize that we’re a part of something larger and play what role we can to make it better,” Lutterbie said The Burbank Masonic Temple is located at 406 Irving Drive anthonyclark.carpio@latimes.com Twitter: @acocarpio Anthony Clark Carpio was a reporter with the Burbank Leader He joined the Times Community News staff on New Year’s Eve 2012 and covered everything from the City Council to community events He has a journalism degree from Cal State Northridge he was a reporter with the Huntington Beach Independent and a freelance reporter for the Pasadena Sun the La Cañada Valley Sun and the Santa Clarita Signal Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map Munich, 22 June 2020 – Airbus, acting as the main contractor within the industrial Pilot Synthetic Training System (PSTS) consortium, has been awarded two contracts to extend the Eurofighter PSTS at the Main Operating Base (MOB) in Laage and introduce state-of-the-art simulator cockpits at all Eurofighter MOBs in Germany. The second contract includes the replacement of 10 cockpits in the FMS and CT at all the German Eurofighter bases in Neuburg, Laage, Wittmund, Nörvenich and the Central Integration Facility at Airbus Manching. The FMS will be equipped with a state-of-the-art LED projection system, which provides a high-resolution out-the-window view for pilots, regardless of the time, day and weather conditions in which the training takes place. Furthermore, by introducing a common concept for computer racks, power supplies and emergency equipment throughout all devices, a baseline for future upgrades of the remaining German MOBs has been created. The PSTS consortium is the result of a collaboration agreement between the German and Spanish Ministries of Defence and is composed of three partners: Airbus Defence and Space, Indra and CAE, where Airbus is the main contractor. The development of the PSTS is intrinsically linked to the improvements with which the Eurofighter's capabilities and performance have been reinforced, emphasizing those related to electronic defence systems, state-of-the-art avionics and the new CAPTOR-E radar. @AirbusDefence @Eurofighter @Team_Luftwaffe As for the designs, De Laage paid homage to many of Massin’s key motifs in her first three collections that will be launching mid February. The lace flower collection, for instance, reproduces the guipure technique he developed on rings, earrings, pendants, among other designs. The intricate results feel precious, but not too delicate.  The second is the filigree collection. De Laage describes the threaded motif as, “Remain[ing] true to a very couture spirit. The filigree setting is a bezel set, which represents a thread of gold which gives the impression that the threads are pierced inside the diamonds.” The threads of gold give the jewelry an interesting and layered texture that warrants a closer look.  The final collection features a beaded theme. “I got inspiration looking at all these elements of beads and paillettes on very high end couture robes,” De Laage says. When stacked together, the rings and bangles in the beaded collection fit together almost like gears. With diamond and gold options, why not buy a whole set?  A collection featuring rose cut diamonds, similar to the necklace Wintour wore to the Met, will come later. De Laage describes it as “super rock and roll,” with the diamonds set in black rhodium. One particularly inventive design is a necklace that can be converted into two earrings. The prices for the first three collections range from $1,400 to $22,000, making heirlooms more attainable. 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Please review updated ';P+='Privacy Policy Here';P+=' Joan Laage first saw a picture of Butoh practitioner Akaji Maro in the early 1980s while living and performing contemporary dance in Hong Kong She recalls the striking image of him crouched in a corner with a shaven head ‘that looks interesting,’ ” she says on a recent fall morning as we sit on the floor across from each other at a wooden coffee table on the upper level of her Green Lake house I was in Japan and I was lucky enough to see a performance by his group I sat in the audience for two-and-a-half hours and by the end I thought Laage describes the act of trying to describe Butoh as a “slippery fish.” Some call it dance; others label it as theater; and others still as a hybrid between the two it could be described as a type of movement that rejects the codification and formalism of other types of dance such as ballet or jazz It is a relatively young art form that emerged in Japan in 1959 under the collaboration of Tatsumi Hijikata and Kazuo Ohno as a reaction to the Japanese dance scene at the time Butoh usually brings to mind grotesque imagery; extreme twisting or distorted movement; and dancers with shaved heads and white-painted bodies who trained under Butoh masters including Ohno this is only one style — as with any type of performance art or choreography “While themes and aesthetics can be quite different,” she says overarching subject you’ll see in Butoh is the life cycle many of the basic Butoh postures — for example a fetal position — are experiences that we all carry so there is a lot of universality and archetype.” could be considered the godmother of the Seattle Butoh community In addition to decades of teaching and hundreds of performances over the years Laage is responsible for bringing the art form to the city in the early ’90s when she and her husband moved here from Japan and she was also a founding member of the DAIPAN Butoh Collective which celebrated its 10th anniversary this past January (before that she was the artistic director of Dappin’ Butoh Company from 1991-2002) titled “(Re)evolution,” will showcase work from the collective A painter and a sculptor without a dance background Wolfe was taking classes at Gage Academy of Art in 2009 when she met local Butoh artist Vanessa Skantze while the latter was modeling for a drawing course I instantly felt this very strong connection between my sculpture work and this dance form,” Wolfe recalls She and Laage both note that many Butoh performers are visual artists with little to no significant dance training when I’m teaching and I get someone with formal dance training it’s almost more difficult,” Wolfe notes “They have these very particular long-ingrained ways of moving that are hard to let go of.” “Remains of the Sacred,” is a solo work that evolved from of a set of ideas that started in 2016 when she started saving discarded figure drawings noting that each scrap was a fragment from a once-living tree A memorial to all the trees that have been cut down for human use the solo features sound by local composer and musician Joey Largent and “honors the relationship between humans and the environment.” tight-knit Butoh community in Seattle is not a singular phenomenon Wolfe notes that most larger cities have one but it might be less popular than traditional forms of dance such as ballet due to its perceived strangeness “Butoh artists are always evolving their work,” Laage says “but that doesn’t always mean that they are looking for new things Maybe they are just digging the hole they are already in deeper to see what’s down there even further.” Seattle Butoh Festival 2019: “(Re)evolution”: 8 p.m. Nov. 1-3; Taoist Studies Institute, 225 N. 70th St., Seattle; $18-$20; 206-226-9484, seattlebutohfest2019.brownpapertickets.com The opinions expressed in reader comments are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of The Seattle Times. Stay secure and make sure you have the best reading experience possible by upgrading your browser! IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news. While scrolling on social media, several videos catch our attention. Among them, dance videos seem to be really popular. They are entertaining to watch, and many of them even go viral. So, if you also love watching dance clips, you cannot miss out on this duo performing semi-classical on the song Manwa Laage by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal. Duo performs on Manwa Laage.(Instagram/@rishisharma08.04) In a video shared by Instagram user @rishisharma08.04, you can see a duo in blue outfits. Both of them are performing on Manwa Laage in a park. As the song plays, they match the steps and facial expressions to the song. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @rishisharma08.04 and the clip has also received more than 73,000 likes Many people have even reacted to the dance video An individual in the Instagram comments section wrote and you aced it as usual." A second person added "It's choreographed and presented smoothly and beautifully And it seems you're quite well with this dance style." "I can't believe that you choreographed this This doesn't look like you're doing it for the first which only reflects that you're such an amazing dancer," added a third Lou de Laage and Juliette Binoche in L'Attesa (The Wait) Set amid Sicily's stark volcanic landscape L'Attesa (The Wait) is a visually powerful But the movie is not for the literal-minded — a group that includes director and co-writer Piero Messina The idea for the film came from Luigi Pirandello's play and its theatrical origins survive in the many scenes that feature just two actors a French-born widow who has long lived in a remote villa near Mt a younger Frenchwoman who has just arrived but finds herself in the hushed aftermath of a funeral Anna can't bring herself to tell the newcomer what's happened and Jeanne doesn't figure it out for the longest time Viewers will probably be quicker on the uptake The latest in a string of grieving-survivor roles that began with Three Colors: Blue Binoche's Anna shows a fetishistic attachment to her son's things notably an air mattress filled with his breath whose relationship with Giuseppe was intermittent and apparently turbulent is better equipped to move on — if only someone will tell her what happened allows Messina to frame the story with images of death and resurrection the camera almost caresses the crucifix that darkly presides over the local church And the movie's Fellini-like climax is staged during a solemn procession of hooded men where the director indulges a magical-realist flourish Anna and Jeanne get to know each other in the kitchen and on excursions to local tourist attractions becoming acquainted with Jeanne is also learning about Giuseppe Jeanne meets two young men and invites them to Anna's austere home for dinner spontaneously — even if Jeanne and a guy dance to Leonard Cohen's "Waiting for the Miracle," not one of the all-time-great party tunes (Other portentous musical choices include the XX's "Missing" and Heard but unanswered cellphone messages advance — while also stalling — the story They demonstrate that Anna and Jeanne do indeed live in the modern (if not precisely contemporary) world Yet the overall impression is of someplace out of time The director expertly uses weathered buildings and lifeless terrain as visual equivalents of Anna and Jeanne's weekend in limbo Messina served as assistant director on Paolo Sorrentino's The Great Beauty and he shares that filmmaker's flair for balletic cinematography as when conveying the birth-like experience of surfacing from the depths of a lake Perhaps this is just because of the movie's solemn theme but Messina does not share Sorrentino's interest in shifts of tone enlivened only by Binoche and de Laage's naturalistic performances L'Attesa offers striking images of grief and rebirth but it's most persuasive when depicting everyday life Become an NPR sponsor MENUCULTURELou de Laâge: Euro StarThe young actress is a master of manipulation Eric GuillermainWhen the director Mélanie Laurent sat down to write Breathe a psychological drama that was recently released in the U.S. she kept a photo of the 25-year-old actress Lou de Laâge on her desk “Mélanie wanted someone who looked angelic but was a devil behind it all,” says de Laâge a classically trained French theater actress the antagonist in a destructive relationship between two high school best friends “She is a manipulative narcissist but very well dressed!” When it comes to her own style de Laâge epitomizes the effortless Parisian chic that is the stock and trade of brands like Vanessa Bruno such wicked beauty as hers doesn’t require much conjuring “Eyeliner and a touch of lipstick—it’s discreet and not overwhelming.” Sign In Subscribe Now Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines Print In a ceremony held at the Burbank Masonic Center local Masons gathered this past week for the 109th time to support their 2018 leadership and honor those who served throughout 2017 More than 250 friends and family members joined members of Burbank Lodge 406 of Free and Accepted Masons as newly elected and appointed officers were installed Under the direction of Installing Officer Russ Charvonia master of ceremonies Arthur Weiss and Installing Chaplain Vernon Dandridge the assemblage witnessed the elevation of Jhairo Echevarria to serve as the organization’s 2018 Worshipful Master This year’s installation ceremony began with a welcome address by outgoing Worshipful Master Jim Laage followed by the installation of Echevarria Retiring Master Jim Laage and his wife Carmen were among the 200-plus Masons friends and family members who were on hand to witness the leadership change at Lodge 406 (David Laurell / Burbank Leader ) A member of Lodge 406 for nine years Echevarria said his focus throughout 218 will be to positively expand the experience for new prospects and members “We are seeing a higher level of incivility being introduced into our world and society,” Echevarria said regardless of anyone’s politics or religion want to reach out to those who want to raise the level of civil decency and community involvement.” this year’s presiding appointed officers are Lee Broussard The organization’s elected officers are Peter Babia a dispensation was granted by the California Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons for a group of men who formed Masonic Lodge 406 The lodge actually pre-dates the city of Burbank and members held their inaugural meeting on July 1 of that year in their first home on South San Fernando Road who was installed as Lodge 406’s 2018 senior deacon with Jesus Valdiviezo who was elected to serve as the organization’s senior warden (David Laurell / Burbank Leader ) With initial membership applications received from five ranchers moved to its second location on Olive Avenue in 1931 and its current location on Glenoaks Boulevard in 2000 with more than 200 members and more than a century of service to the community and charitable organizations local Masons are currently supporting the causes of the national Masonic organization as well as local groups and organizations now held by Echevarria for a one-year term is the highest honor to which a lodge may appoint one of its members and is filled annually by a secret-ballot election DAVID LAURELL may be reached by email at dlaurell@aol.com or (818) 563-1007 David Laurell writes about the social scene in Burbank He can be reached by email at dlaurell@aol.com or (818) 563-1007 .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Joanna Connors, The Plain DealerINNOCENTS.jpg Lou de Laage and Agata Buzek in "The Innocents," a film directed by Anne Fontaine Ohio -- Anne Fontaine's "The Innocents" is as quiet austere and slow-moving as the life of the nuns in the remote Polish convent where much of the film takes place one that actually happened in December of 1945 based on true events recounted by Madeleine Pauliac the French Red Cross doctor who helped the nuns is all the more devastating for its reserved tone It opens on the nuns singing their morning prayer their sweet soprano voices suddenly interrupted by a scream A young nun slips away and runs through the snow to the city but then reluctantly agrees to go to the convent The screams belong to a young novice who is in danger of dying during a difficult breech birth Mathilde soon learns that six -- or possibly more -- nuns are pregnant and hiding their condition under their habits They tell her they were victims of "an indescribable nightmare" when their sanctuary was invaded by Soviet Red Army soldiers worried that this will bring shame and worse to the convent refuses to let Mathilde return to help the others fear - the age-old response of victims of rape -- haunt the dark halls of the convent which Fontaine shoots with kerosene lamps and available light Most of the young nuns are loath to let even a female doctor touch them; for them comes to understand them only after Soviet soldiers attack her as she drives back to the city Except for a couple of fairly brief scenes Fontaine avoids showing the assaults and resulting horrors; she's more interested in what the horrors have done to the nuns Some of them wonder how God could have let this happen soul-damning decision in the name of protecting the convent's reputation Sister Maria questions the strength of her faith "Faith is 24 hours of doubt," Maria tells Mathilde "and one minute of hope." 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Home of magazine editions DSCENE and MMSCENE – Click for more about DSCENE and for our Terms of Service Please enter your username or email address to reset your password a slew of jets and vintage aircraft were unleashed across the sky last month in a display in honor of American fighter pilots who flew on France’s behalf during World War I France was involved in the war well before the United States and there was a group of American airmen who opted to join the fight against the Germans a full year before their country did This ceremony marked the 100-year anniversary of the formation of the Lafayette Escadrille on April 20 French lawmaker Jean-Marc Todeschini addressed the large crowd of airmen and dignitaries that gathered at Marnes-la-Coquette for the celebration This location was selected because it was where the group first formed “We are gathered here today to remind ourselves that France and the United States stood together against the enemies of the free world.” Lafayette Flying Corps is another name that the Lafayette Escadrille goes by The group was originally named after the Marquis de Lafayette the well-known French aristocrat who arrived in the United States in 1777 when it was in its infant stages as an independent nation Lafayette became a key ally of General George Washington the soon-to-be first president of the United States pilots headed to France to serve in the war They were all volunteers and they were motivated by the desire to fight against German aggression 68 were killed before they could return home The American pilots flew in some of the first aerial battles of the war in the skies above the western front their names are recorded on an arch at Marnes-la-Coquette The French still appreciate the American volunteers to this day Their exploits were widely reported and gained much sympathy for the allied cause in the US before it entered the war many American diplomats were initially embarrassed by the unit as it could have appeared that America was not really neutral in the war America entered the war and indeed helped to turn the tide of conflict on the Western Front Ian Harvey is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE