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Non-members can add the privileges at checkout through our 30 day free trial, cancellable at anytime. you can have those bubbles poured over your cheese It spills over the top of the petite orange wheel and cascades down the wrinkly sides the bubbles rapidly extinguish in tiny bursts similar to the funk of an Époisses but much milder It’s firm enough to slice but you can spread it I ate hunks of it on the provided crackers using the knife to lap up the excess Champagne and pour it onto each bite Food Morning Nights takes the meat out of dim sum Will vegans or meat eaters bite into a plant-based xiao long bao There is no shortage of dumpling specialists in Los Angeles, but a recent mention in my colleague Stephanie Breijo’s news column brought me to a shopping center in City of Industry a Taiwanese dumpling chain with more than 1,000 locations in Asia There was an order of the signature kimchi potstickers on almost every table the blintz-like dumplings are similar in appearance to the hui tou from Hui Tou Xiang in San Gabriel chewy and swollen with pork and chopped kimchi But the real Bafang star is the “chili pepper fried chicken.” It’s a butterflied fried chicken thigh doused in a piquant vinegar chile sauce that will make your nose run Jenn Harris is a columnist for the Food section and host of “The Bucket List” show. She has a BA in literary journalism from UC Irvine and an MA in journalism from USC. Follow her @Jenn_Harris_. World & Nation Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map ShareSaveLifestyleSpiritsSearching War Memories In Central FranceByTom Mullen You have probably never heard of this location that was awarded (two years ago) the title as ‘most beautiful fortified city in France.' I traveled from my home in southwest France (Bordeaux) to Langres and then onward to Beauchemin for the recent 100-year anniversary of the armistice marking the end of the First World War the walled city of Langres looks like a slightly cubist rectangle from above Lush greenery and open agricultural space sprawl immediately outside its walls you can amble two miles (3.5 kilometers) along a loop of vistas looking out toward Champagne to the northwest west to the Bennelle Valley and east to the Vosges The title is not hype: Langres truly is a beautiful fortified city Stairway in Le Belvédère des Remparts Hotel in Langres View from the ramparts of the inner city of Langres Walking along the western ramparts of Langres previous training centers at cities that included Versailles and Fountainbleau transferred their student troops to Langres At this new training center there was a tank school an anti-aircraft school and a signal corps transmission school There was a weather school and a health school and a trench mortar school and an army machine gun school and a veterinary school Five thousand American soldiers at a time (nicknamed Les Sammies by locals) received training in Langres during the second half of the war An overflow of servicemen was accommodated in surrounding villages their numbers at times eclipsing that of locals 17th century Chapel of Oratorians in Langres military embraced two pivotal decisions: rather than dilute training efforts at disparate locations throughout France they concentrated them at a cluster of training schools relatively close to they respected history for practical reasons a West Point cadet and military tactics instructor chose Langres as a secure training base for the same reason that Celts and Medieval dukes had utilized the site during the previous two plus millennia and the location forms a pivotal transportation center with access to routes spreading out to the east Langres has endured because of its strategic and practical design More than 16 million people perished during the First World War About 116,000 Americans died in less than two years servicemen have died fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan created a 28-volume general purpose encyclopedia (one of the first ever) that could be widely distributed The 2017 Tour de France passing Langres (Credit: Associated Press/Peter Dejong) After a rail line connected Langres to Paris in 1858 residents waited three decades for the construction of a cog railway to transport them 430 vertical feet (132 meters) up to the city a relic tram car now perches on the city's edge I drove seven and a half miles (12 kilometers) across beautiful countryside to arrive at the village of Beauchemin ('beautiful trail') Mayor and flag bearer at Beauchemin Armistice commemoration individuals in the village soon clued me into ancestry I parked and stood before a public memorial where the Mayor read aloud—at 11.11 a.m A group of villagers then walked to the nearby cemetery When I explained that my grandfather was based there a century earlier this woman named Alix Prodhon explained that a man in a nearby village had created a museum with American military memorabilia I had lunch with Alix and her husband Jean-Baptiste and their two children Celesten and Rose We ate chicken and freshly hunted wild boar (sanglier) and several cheeses (including Langres and Epoise) while drinking Beaujolais Cru wine the children eagerly showed me their illustrated history books Prodhon family in Beauchemin—wife Alix and husband Jean-Baptiste informing me that he belonged to an anti-aircraft machine gun battalion and that he arrived in France in October of 1918 and departed in early January of 1919 He also provided his service number and home address in Chicago considering that I had been directed after a chance encounter to this small private museum in a town with only 193 residents Spending this armistice commemoration in the same rural village where my grandfather was based showed me the strong respect that the French people maintain not only for history Church in the village of Beauchemin village the Olympic Torch Relay delighted thousands of spectators massed at the roadside to watch it come past known for its green setting in the heart of Europe The Olympic Torch Relay put the spotlight on the area’s history and those who shaped it from Denis Diderot in the town of Langres àto Charles de Gaulle in Colombey-les-Deux-Églises Weightlifting was celebrated today by means of a collective relay organised by its federation 114 people took it in turns to carry the Olympic Torch through the Haute-Marne including former basketballer Florent Piétrus or also judo athlete Axel Clerget a mixed team gold medallist at the most recent Olympic Games who lit the cauldron at the celebration venue in Saint-Dizier Olympic Membership - Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - join now The Olympic Torch Relay continued its exploration of eastern France on its forty-third stage Located between the Champagne and Burgundy regions The Haute-Marne is blessed with a generous and green natural environment that has transformed it into an extraordinary playground for sports enthusiasts from all horizons Regulars and visitors alike enjoy the calm serenity of the rolling countryside which is ideal for getting away from it all and pushing yourself to the limit It was also a sporty day for the Olympic Torch Relay one of France’s most beautiful fortified towns The Olympic Torch was carried in front of the Town Hall the Saint-Mammès cathedral and the Porte des Moulins gate The torchbearers were able to take in the sights at Bourbonne-les-Bains famous for its dolmens and corner tower of its castle the Olympic Torch Relay headed for Colombey-les-Deux-Églises highlighted thanks to the support of the Grand Est region was a haven of peace for General de Gaulle The Olympic Torch continued its journey through history as it passed near to the 19th century Chaumont viaduct and then the forges at Froncles The industrial past was also given pride of place in Saint-Dizier whose foundries were so popular during the Belle-Époque one of the largest artificial lakes in Europe the Olympic Torch visited the Vert-Bois urban complex was carried along the banks of the canal between the Champagne and Burgundy regions and stopped off in front of the theatre in Saint-Dizier The celebration venue was set up a little further on It was the second organised by the French Federation of Weightlifting in this town where the discipline is particularly well established the chairman of the local club (Langres Haltérophilie Musculation) After having been selected several times to represent the French team he has been club chairman for more than 30 years there were 23 weightlifting enthusiasts present who takes part in the sport despite being disabled plus Sylvain Besancenot and Dagmar Witkowski 114 torchbearers took it in turns to carry the Olympic Torch along the routes of the Haute-Marne it was only logical that athletes from all walks of life were present Such was the case for handballer Abdelkader Rahim an Algerian international player born in Saint-Dizier French para-shooting champion Thomas Mendez and also triathlete Nicolas Thevenin who already boasts nine Ironman participations to his name Having formerly been head of the French delegation at the Athens Olympics in 2004 he is currently the vice-chairman of the CNOSF (the French National Olympic and Sports Committee) Sport was in the spotlight throughout the day right up to the final “torch-kiss” between the two torchbearers who brought the day to a close The penultimate torchbearer was former basketballer Florent Piétrus who was a member of the French national team alongside Tony Parker crowned European champions in 2013 and bronze medallists at the World Championships a year later Florent Piétrus then passed the Olympic Torch to Axel Clerget a judoka who distinguished himself at the highest level: following a world team championship title in 2011 he won Olympic gold in the mixed team event at the most recent games in Tokyo which added to the excitement at the celebration venue as he lit the cauldron there were members of the general public with stories and commitments that reflect the values of the Olympics who are residents at the Foyer Montéclair specialised accommodation centre are working hard to qualify for the Paralympic Games Their energy and determination contribute to making sport accessible to people with disabilities which is a combat also championed by another torchbearer who is a sailing coach for people with disabilities who is the chairwoman of a paragliding club dedicated to promoting cohesion and friendship who are former members of the French national team and currently heavily involved with their clubs the roads of France will again be filled with smiles The Olympic Torch Relay will continue its journey through eastern France by visiting the Meuse Located in the heart of the Lorraine region nature and heritage is set to be buzzing all day Just as our hotels and restaurants each celebrate their own uniqueness and distinct local connections we appreciate our guests also want to pursue one-of-a-kind gastronomy and art de vivre of these new members’ establishments in Africa (Botswana) Middle East (Israel and Egypt) and Asia (China and India) Botswana’s Okavango River is famous for the Okavango Delta which is one of the largest inland deltas in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site This mysterious network of interconnected waterways and wildlife-rich islands is renowned for its tremendous biodiversity and unique ecosystem on the “river that never reaches the ocean” and amidst a natural biome unlike any other in the world is where the Sitatunga Private Island can be found It is an exclusive retreat encircled by narrow crystal-clear waterways winding toward the vast Okavango swamps in the south Sitatunga Private Island is the perfect base for exploring the delta’s natural waterways to discover fascinating wildlife flat-bottomed boat or a traditional fisherman’s canoe known as a mokoro to set off on safaris capturing each moment with a professional camera set complete with a range of lenses and high-quality binoculars To build the two guest suites and two-bedroomed villa Dereck and Beverly Joubert – the celebrated wildlife photographers and co-owners of Great Plains – used recycled wood wherever possible to protect the environment and honor local traditions are raised off the ground and have been designed to hang in gigantic bamboo-and-wood-inspired “fishing baskets,” a nod to the local fishermen The interior décor is a collection of natural woods and soft touches designed to evoke a sense of calm After a massage or cosmetic treatment in the privacy of your suite enjoy dinner by starlight on the floating terrace or at the foot of a towering These are the perfect settings to savor thoughtfully prepared cuisine crafted to each guest’s tastes with responsibly sourced ingredients Only a visionary could have decided it was wise to open a restaurant on Tchoupitoulas Street in the late 1980s a soulless neighborhood without the benefit of city streetlights Yet it was here that chef Emeril Lagasse set out to conquer New Orleans and America an American celebrity chef and author of numerous works on Creole and Louisianan cuisine Emeril decided to turn over the helm of Emeril’s to his son After spending his childhood in his father’s kitchen the young man underwent the classic training of apprentice great chefs: a prestigious cooking school then apprenticeships with famous names in international cuisine In the warmly welcoming decor of Emeril’s gourmet restaurant the young chef faithfully carries on his father’s labor of love through season-specific signature menus composed with ingredients sourced from a handful of carefully selected farmers from the region Guests love being invited to tour the kitchens to see what will soon be served to them once they are seated That friendly style has been a winning formula since E.J Lagasse was presented with the New Talent of the Year Award 2024 by La Liste the restaurant guide and ranking that designates the world’s best 1,000 restaurants Not far from the Route of the White Villages Finca La Donaira is perched above the Serranía de Ronda deep in farming country spanning more than 1,700 acres The landscape in this corner of Spain includes meadows as far as the eye can see and Roman and Arab ruins – all creating an atmosphere of contemplative serenity Finca La Donaira was designed as a holistic environmentally friendly haven to be enjoyed in an all-inclusive experience The property features a restored farmhouse and outbuildings carefully renovated with natural materials while preserving the original beams and frames in duplex or with direct access to a medicinal garden and the Andalusian patio still have their exposed stone or whitewashed walls The polished floors are brightened with colorful rustic rugs and the furniture is a mix of rural and contemporary Those who love the outdoors will thrill to a stay in one of the two hillside yurts The estate’s organic farm and select local producers are the sources of the cuisine’s wholesome ingredients Finca La Donaira offers a broad variety of experiences: personal well-being time at the spa Being the region’s largest equestrian center the soothing presence of magnificent horses adds to the property’s appeal: 100 Lusitano horses are available to guests for hiking and training sessions in natural horsemanship While Transylvania certainly owes some of its renown to Bran Castle should best be known as the home of countless medieval towns and castles Matca Hotel is embraced by an environment of forests and meadows a breathtakingly beautiful landscape that seems to have escaped the reaches of civilization There is something reassuring about the architecture of this sturdy traditional farm concept that blends so comfortably with the surroundings: it presages a stay that is wholesome with long walks in the mountains and relaxed dinners crafted by a creative chef who reinterprets the recipes of Romanian cuisine with true inspiration in outbuildings with pointed shingle roofs and breathtaking views of the rolling hills the summits of the Piatra Craiului Mountains The same welcoming ambiance is found in the two independent villas with the added luxury of a veranda and a private jacuzzi an essential feature for any nature-centered retreat has an indoor swimming pool with lovely panoramic views and a broad range of massages and facial treatments from which to choose This exquisite and aptly named boutique hotel will open in late July just opposite the palace built to glorify Louis XIV Les Lumières has made its home in the two 17th-century pavilions that the Sun King presented to Edouard Colbert and Antoine de Gramont When crossing the threshold of this elegant architectural ensemble you will discover that an historic building can indeed dovetail perfectly with well-chosen contemporary décor You will also experience the welcoming comfort of a private residence and a tranquil garden just a stone’s throw from one of France’s most prestigious and historic sites After some three decades and an equal number of stars in the Michelin Guide for the property Le Clos des Sens in Annecy Laurent Petit returns to his homeland of Haute-Marne to open Le Clos Vauban in Langres joined on this new adventure by his wife Martine wanted to at last place the Grand-Est region in the gastronomic spotlight They continue their devotion to passing on their savoir-faire by working hand-in-hand with the chef a collaboration that first began at Le Clos des Sens on the ramparts of Europe’s largest fortified enclosure Laurent and Martine Petit decided to acquire a solid historic residence from the 19th century surrounded by an herb and vegetable garden that provides produce for the culinary creations The perfect retreat for savoring both nature and culture chef Valentin Loison has been crisscrossing the valleys of the southern Haut-Marnais forging bonds with those who are still close to the land and its treasures: truck farmers that is the inspiration for the poetic cuisine of the intimate Bulle d’Osier unique in its delicate intensity and local sourcing The Brasserie Mirabelle offers equally uncommon but more affordable fare All enhanced by signature wines from Champagne to Burgundy This ensemble of just eight rooms and suites all personalized in their Haussmannian home the canton being home to the country’s only wickerwork school A very private and personal space that promises a meaningful and rejuvenating stay is a land of generosity – warm hospitality 16th-century residence still possesses the elegance that its Renaissance architects so lavishly bestowed upon it Outside the petite village bearing its name Venerable furnishings unearthed at antique shops and prints from eras past give the 23 rooms and suites the understated charm felt in the aristocratic homes of yesteryear with soaring windows looking out past the grounds to Sainte-Sabine and its 16th-century church on one side one of The Most Beautiful Villages in France The former Salle des Gardes was recently turned into a superb suite with period woodwork a reproduction of the hearth built in the Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy in Dijon chef Benjamin Linard prepares his own interpretations of Burgundian cuisine crafted with ingredients from the terroir He sources from select family farms that are committed to protecting the environment and animal welfare These moments of wholesome fine dining enhance the pleasure of a walk through the grounds or sunbathing by the swimming pool – all making your stay at the Château Sainte Sabine an experience of timeless tranquility La Maison Bleue stretches out grandly alongside a private lagoon a stone’s throw from the blue waters of the Red Sea the property was originally designed as a guest house for a destination developer and investor wanting to host his family and friends an adults-only establishment unlike any other in the region The architecture takes its inspiration from Italy and North Africa with numerous nods to the Golden Age: towering colonnades topped by Corinthian capitals coffered ceilings richly adorned with frescoes The 13 immense suites – boasting balconies facing the sea or the mountains of the Western Desert – are brimming with refined a remarkable collection of antiques and objets d’art The restaurant is the domain of Vincent Guillou a French chef who has been living in Egypt for two decades whose dishes are crafted from market and garden ingredients to showcase the flavors of Europe and Egypt With the dynamic seaside amenities of the Red Sea within easy reach La Maison Bleue provides a serene sanctuary for relaxing on the lagoon’s soft 3 stars in the 2024 Michelin Guide and one Green Star Seating for 80 is an association of 580 unique hotels and restaurants throughout the world owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs – most often families – who are passionate about their craft and deeply committed to forging warm Relais & Châteaux members protect and promote the wealth and diversity of the world's culinary and hospitality traditions They are equally dedicated to preserving local heritage and the environment as articulated in the association's Vision presented to UNESCO in November 2014 www.relaischateaux.com @relaischateaux #relaischateaux #deliciousjourneys Head Office Press RelationsRelais & Chateaux LinkThe Langres map, one of the more popular multiplayer maps from Company of Heroes, has been added to Company of Heroes 2, developer Relic Entertainment announced today which has been given a “suitable Eastern Front twist” according to a press statement will be available later today as part of a free update The Langres map was created for Company of Heroes as part of a map design competition held by Relic Langres has been the battleground for more than 3.2 million multiplayer matches racking up about 1.2 million hours of combat Relic notes that the new map is available in both summer and winter forums for both seasons’ campaigns and has been tweaked with additional houses and hay barrels for players to navigate Langres is available for one-on-one matches using the automatch feature and for both one-on-one and two-versus-two custom matches Company of Heroes 2 launched worldwide on June 25 for Windows PC. 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You'd have thought that Company of Heroes 2's release would have meant the end of its non-stop trailer bombardment Today's incoming media air-drop marks a free update which brings a reworked version of the classic Company of Heroes map Langres - one of the most popular small-scale maps from the original this new Langreskaya has been introduced with summer and winter variations Langreskaya is available in-game right now Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals Phil SavageSocial Links NavigationEditor-in-ChiefPhil has been writing for PC Gamer for nearly a decade starting out as a freelance writer covering everything from free games to MMOs He eventually joined full-time as a news writer before moving to the magazine to review immersive sims but still sometimes finds the time to write about his ongoing obsessions with Destiny 2 he's checking out the latest tactics game or dipping back into Guild Wars 2 He's largely responsible for the whole Tub Geralt thing Musée d’Art et d’Histoire et Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot - Les musées de Langres ont fait valoir leur droit de préemption à deux reprises lors de la vente de dessins anciens proposée par la SVV Ader à Drouot le 20 mars dernier acquises pour 1536 euros (frais inclus) chacune l’ont été respectivement pour le Musée d’Art et d’Histoire de la ville (ill 1 et 2) et pour la Maison des Lumières Denis Diderot (ill Pour avoir accès à ce contenu, vous devez vous abonner à La Tribune de l’Art. 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Or sign up to our free newsletter The promotional series within the Stellantis Motorsport Group have traditionally brought up talents in French and international rallying with several rising drivers coming to the forefront through the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cups organised in Europe the qualities of the Rally4 machinery allowed them to express their clear potential three champions were crowned in the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup at the wheel of PEUGEOT 208 Rally 4: Anthony Fotia and co-driver William Hanocq triumphed in the Junior (under 29) category; Lucas Darmezin (co-driven by Valentin Augé and Méryl Giraldo) in the hotly-fought Junior (under 25) category while Jerome Chavanne and Pierre Blot won the Expert category Fotia claimed a dominant five wins from six rounds (with another 208 driven by Loïc Costes claiming the only other win With plenty of previous experience from different one-make series and a handful of outings in the European Rally Championship (ERC) a turn of speed marks Fotia out as one to watch His measured yet rapid approach drives him to the next step in the French Rally Championship with the Citroën C3 Rally2.  The fight for the Junior Under 25 (U25) title was particularly closely-contested with the title battle coming down to the very final round on the Rallye du Var in the south of France Mathéo Codaccioni and Costes all fought hard for the title in a thrilling three-way duel putting on a fantastic show as the championship travelled all over France Jérôme Chavanne and Pierre Blot won the Expert category Jérôme Chavanne was often in the top ten and achieved two podium finishes this season to compete in a wide variety of categories The Cup is showing to be attractive on the international scene with 20 cars entered per event and 36 different drivers taking part throughout the six rounds and Competitors such as Yohan Surroca coming from Switzerland and Ioan Lloyd from Wales made the leap to join the competitive entry list Part of the appeal of the series is the generous prize fund designed to help competitors progress their careers thanks to financial and motivating incentives The competitors are not only rewarded for their performance but also for their dedication thanks to the Loyalty Prize the prizes drawn included for the first place prize a Peugeot 308 GT Line to Loïc Costes: a fine consolation prize after he was forced to retire on the event Matheo Codaccioni will have his entry costs waved for the 2024 season as second place prize while Florent Pueyo was awarded a 1000€ credit to spend in the Stellantis Racing Shop the Peugeot 208 Cup saw the triumph of Márton Bertalan followed by László Berta and Attila Határ Sergi Pérez Benítez stood out in the Peugeot Rally Cup Ibérica was followed by Portugal's Antunes Pedro and Alex Español from Andorra beat young Belgian Tom Heindrichs and German Griebel Marijan Giovanni Fariña García took victory at the wheel of his Peugeot 208 Rally4 Javier Cañada Tribaldo completed this season's podium Anthony Fotia Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup 2023’s Champion: “It’s been an incredible season that has gone far beyond what I could have hoped or wished for the real work starts now that graduate to the incredible C3 Rally2 car and have the chance to fight for the French Championship title given the level of experience and talent that I am up against I am going to do my very best and I hope to follow in the footsteps of all the other illustrious champions who have gone before me from the one-make series supported by Stellantis Motorsport.” Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup 2023 Junior Champion: “We were confident and motivated to give it our all I feel that we have made progress throughout the season: on gravel and especially on asphalt where we saw from the Rallye du Var this year that we could set a very good pace The experience from the Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup has definitely helped me to make that step-by-step progression that is so important when it comes to building a career in this sport Next up is the Under 29 category in the PEUGEOT 208 Rally4 run by the Lycee St Vallier and we aim to win I’m still only 21 so it's nice to dream: I’m lucky enough to be driving great cars and learning a lot.” the competitors will once again tackle a demanding six-round calendar designed to identify the latest generation of future stars Rallye Lyon-Charbonnières / 18-20 APRIL Rallye du Lozère / 31 AUGUST – 1 SEPTEMBER +33 6 87 71 71 85 – didier.clement@stellantis.com Jean Marc Vinatier : Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup Sports Director +33 6 73 48 43 39 – jeanmarc.vinatier@stellantis.com Emilie Korczynski: Communication/Marketing +33 7 64 47 88 06 – emilie.korczynski@external.stellantis.com +33(0)9 68 40 99 95 - racingshop@stellantis.com He's been in Cincinnati only since the fall of 2013 But already the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra has announced an agreement with music director Louis Langrée to extend his current contract to 2020 Langrée's new three-year contract will begin with the orchestra's 2017-18 season the Cincinnati Symphony's 125th anniversary season on every level," said Langrée by phone from New York where he was about to conduct the Metropolitan Opera's 1,000th performance of "Carmen." "The warmth of welcoming (by Cincinnati) was really quite surprising And also the fact that the symphony means something for everybody Even people who don't go to concerts are proud of their orchestra and have the feeling that it's their orchestra That's something you don't find in many places." The French conductor moved his family of four from Paris to Cincinnati last summer The transition has been more than just "changing places." It's challenging – but it's very exciting," he said Highlights of his tenure so far include Lumenocity an event that was initially mounted to welcome him as the orchestra's new music director in 2013 The symphonic light show drew tens of thousands of people to Washington Park in the summers of 2013 and 2014 It's one of the bold initiatives that has reinforced "a welcoming and vibrant culture around the orchestra ," said CSO President Trey Devey "Extending his current contract three additional years advances our vision to engage audiences and community in extraordinary ways in the seasons ahead." Langrée's inaugural concerts in November 2013 included a collaboration with the award-winning author and poet Maya Angelou who narrated Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait" in a weekend that attracted an audience of more than 9,200 It was one of Angelou's final appearances before her death several months later The performance was recorded live for Langrée's first commercial recording with the Cincinnati Symphony His first album also includes world premieres by Nico Muhly and David Lang, a result of his leadership in the 2014 MusicNOW Festival The orchestra's new partnership with MusicNOW a festival of new music established by Bryce Dessner of the rock band The National Langrée will conduct a groundbreaking performance of the CSO alongside The National it's a way to win new fans and provide a forum for new music Langrée said he enjoys mixing up the alternative music and classical audiences it's a way to broaden the orchestra's horizons there are people who are going to come for (Edgard Varèse's) 'Amériques,' John Adams or Christopher Rouse Or people will come because it's new music and they don't want to hear Beethoven's Fifth for the 10th time But what is important for us is to keep performing Beethoven's Fifth as if it were contemporary music," he said Another initiative has been his popular "One City which introduces listeners to classical works through "listening parties" around the region Langrée led a play-by-play and discussed Mahler's Symphony No "His warm demeanor and down-to-earth rapport with audiences have been an invaluable contribution not only to the CSO but for the entire Cincinnati community," said board chair Jim Schwab "I'm truly looking forward to what the next few years bring." The remainder of the current season will include collaborations with two superstars: violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Yo-Yo Ma Langrée will take the Cincinnati Symphony to New York to perform on Lincoln Center's Great Performers Series in January 2016 One Symphony" program focused on the theme of freedom Langrée is also chief conductor of the Camerata Salzburg in Austria and music director of the Mostly Mozart Festival which takes place each summer at Lincoln Center in New York SubscriptionOffers Give a Gift Subscribe Diderot and the Art of Thinking Freely by Andrew S Curran explores the trials and tribulations of Denis Diderot As befits the biography of an author who laboured to make his treatment of ponderous philosophical questions as amusing as possible Diderot and the Art of Thinking Freely entertains Lively in tone and briskly recounting the philosophe’s 71 years his tribulations and his labour as the principal force behind the Enlightenment’s quintessential work Curran’s book is dotted with black and white reproductions of prints such as that of the fortified town of Langres where he was imprisoned for 102 days in 1749 as well as portraits of the period’s major intellectual and political personalities to make itself accessible to a readership unfamiliar with the age and its famed movement of ideas it constitutes a stepping stone into the French Enlightenment Wilson’s magisterial two-volume Diderot (1957-72) this biography also divides the life in two: ‘Forbidden Fruits’ and ‘Late Harvest’ The former covers what little we know of Diderot’s youth his education at Langres’ Collège des Jésuites and later at Paris’ Jansenist Collège d’Harcourt the early publications that landed him in prison and the two decades that cover his editing the Encyclopédie It presents Diderot as an exceptionally gifted young man who left the comfort of his provincial family for an uneasy life in Paris he quit the path that would have led to a successful career in the Church trading it first for the precarious existence of a hack writer task of an editor forever playing hide and seek with the censors and ultimately pleasing no one The Diderot initially portrayed in the second part of the biography is the theoretician and playwright of ‘bourgeois drama’ in which the domesticity of commoners replaces the grand settings of princely tragedies His plays met with a degree of success in his time (Goethe saw Le père de famille in Frankfurt under French occupation) though it is safe to say they would now be deemed deadly dull Whether his criticism would fare any better is debatable; Diderot liked art that seemed artless and subjects akin to his moralising plays he wrote disapprovingly of François Boucher’s nudes though with Diderot one must be particularly careful not to take him at his word Curran considers a number of other Diderots: ‘The Sexologist’ the traveller to Russia to meet his patron the dreamer of evolutionary theory and the decrier of injustice especially the most grotesque – slavery – in the Abbé Raynal’s Histoire des deux Indes (1770) is that there was more than one of him at any one time The overarching Diderot in this book is the atheist and materialist; though there is no denying that his was a journey from belief to unbelief he was acutely aware of the philosophical questions raised by materialism which later inspired Hegel and Marx among others That was before Diderot saw the potential that his ironic unreliable satire had for unravelling the very moral and political order he himself hoped to establish.  Sylvana Tomaselli is the Harry Hinsley Lecturer in History at St John’s College Daniel Langre Wins Match For Mexico In Davis Cup February 11 Jamaica - USC men's tennis senior Daniel Langre won his first round singles and doubles match on behalf of his native country of Mexico in the first round of the Davis Cup on Feb to advance to the tournament second round The team will resume play on April 9-11 to face the Bahamas Four singles matches and one doubles match were played Langre paired with Victor Romero in doubles and defeated Karl Hale and Ryan Russell Langre defeated a familiar opponent in Scott Willinski Willinski was a three-year letterwinner at USC (1997-99) Langre follows a long line of former Trojans from Mexico who found great success competing for the Davis Cup USC All-American Rafael Osuna (1961-63) owns Mexico's Davis Cup record for most total wins most doubles wins and was a part of Mexico's best-ever doubles team Fellow Trojan All-American Jorge Lozano (1983-86) played on Mexico's Davis Cup team for a record 14 years Sponsored by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) the Davis Cup is a year-round competition for teams of men from many nations It is the largest annual men's team competition in the world The team that wins the competition takes possession of a large silver cup for one year The cup was donated in 1900 by the competition's namesake who was then a student at Harvard University and who later became an American statesman 16 nations form what is called the World Group made up of teams that have qualified through regional play or by rankings and past success These nations are matched up against one another in four rounds of single-elimination contests and within the contests each match is called a rubber ties consist of four singles matches and one doubles match All matches are the best three-out-of-five sets Global Sisters Report a project of National Catholic Reporter Sign up now foundress of the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre OSB also known as the Tyburn Nuns (CNS / Courtesy of the Tyburn Nuns) Members of the Adorers of the Sacred Heart of Jesus of Montmartre OSB process during the Dec 3 Mass for the opening of the sainthood cause of Mother Marie Adele Garnier at the Tyburn Convent in Saint-Loup-sur-Aujon View Author Profile View Author Profile A French bishop has opened the cause for canonization of a nun who claimed she saw a consecrated host turn to bloody flesh in the hands of a priest initiated the sainthood cause of Mother Marie Adele Garnier diocesan officials signed an edict with Vatican officials who traveled from Rome to the event at the nuns' convent in Saint-Loup-sur-Aujon foundress of the order of contemplative Benedictines sought the will of God through adoration of the Eucharist led to authentic acts of charity and served as a model of evangelization we want to point at her insistence of the contemplation of Christ in the sacrament of the Eucharist," de Metz-Noblat said we want the evangelization of our country but also the evangelization of all the world." her order has spread around the world with new houses founded in France 3 that the nuns have been sent thousands of letters of gratitude for divine favors at the foundress' intercession and often receive requests from bishops to open new religious houses in dioceses all over the world 3 that the nuns were overjoyed that the cause had finally opened "It was very exciting to see that happen," she said It was such a surreal experience watching [the officials] sign that document." Global Sisters Report CEBU CITY — Nigerian forward Sommy Managor and veteran wingman Jules Langres came up with some crucial points in crunchtime for University of San Carlos to overcome the University of Southern Philippines Foundation Panthers in the 2019 Cesafi men’s basketball tournament on Sunday evening at the Cebu Coliseum Managor made two clutch free-throws to put USC in front for good after USPF forward Karl Langahin bricked a hurried three-pointer Langres leaked out for an uncontested layup to bring USC’s lead to three Langahin attempted and missed another three-point try from the corner and Managor sealed USC’s win with two more free-throws with 17 seconds remaining Managor was the Warriors’ anchor on offense as he tallied 28 points while Langres tacked on 16 markers USC had the inside track on the win as they led by 10 in the fourth canto before USPF made their comeback inside the last two minutes the Panthers came roaring back to tie the game up at 65-all after a fadeaway jumper by Swint and two straight layups by RR Cauba the equalizing one coming off a neat assist from a driving Neon Chavez along the baseline with 12.7 seconds remaining in the game The game was a fiercely contested one that saw both teams engage in numerous skirmishes USC wingman Roosvelt Jellianggao got tossed in the third canto for retaliating with a closed fist during a clash with Cauba after the two got tangled up Get more of the latest sports news & updates on SPIN.ph Spin.ph has been granted the NPC Seal of Registration in recognition of the successful registration of its DPO and DPS We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on Spin.ph. By continued use, you agree to our privacy policy and accept our use of such cookies. Find out more here Langre And Amritraj Endure Narrow First Round Loss May 22 - The USC men's tennis season officially came to a close on Thursday as sophomore Prakash Amritraj and junior Daniel Langre fell in the first round of the 2003 NCAA Doubles Championships in Athens ranked 26th in the final regular season poll endured a narrow loss to Michael Kogan and Victor Romero of Tulane were seeded 5-8 in the NCAA Tournament Amritraj and Langre lost the tiebreaker in the first set then again found themselves knotted 5-5 in the second set This time Tulane's pair won the two following points for a 7-6 First Round - May 21 Hamid Mirzadeh (Florida) def First Round - May 22 Kogan/Romero (Tulane) def With the annual summer dash under starter’s orders we suggest how to turn a schlep into a road trip ROUTE 1From the north-west ferry ports (St Malo then down the backbone of France known as La Méridienne For more articles on travelling in France by Carolyn Boyd, visit carolynboyd.net Looking for a holiday with a difference? Browse Guardian Holidays to see a range of fantastic trips There is a paradox at the heart of military rule in Myanmar its policies consistently weaken the country and make it dependent on others This is particularly true in the energy sector Despite Myanmar’s abundant natural resources successive military regimes have made it energy poor reliant on its neighbours and irrelevant to regional energy politics.  When the Yadana gas field was discovered in the mid-1980s off the coast of Ayeyarwady Region about one in 10 households had access to electricity in Myanmar Thailand and Vietnam discovered fossil fuel reserves at around the same time and used them to build infrastructure and fuel growth instead of investing in gas power plants and new lines to increase access like all its neighbours Myanmar’s ruling military chose to sell 80 percent of the gas from Yadana to Thailand and send much of the post-tax profits abroad This scenario largely repeated itself in the early 2010s with the Shwe gas field 30 years behind Thailand and 40 years behind Malaysia.  While the revenue from gas exports is significant Myanmar’s energy relationships with Thailand and China are one-sided The country fulfils only 1.2pc of Chinese gas demand and 13pc of Thailand’s demand Both countries are also reducing their need for Myanmar gas by investing massively in Liquefied Natural Gas port terminals and China is diversifying its pipeline routes through Central Asia and Russia Thailand could replace its Myanmar gas imports with LNG within a few months depends on gas exports far more than Thailand or China depend on Myanmar gas.  Before introducing political and economic reforms in 2011 Myanmar’s generals had locked 80pc of the country’s gas production in long-term export contracts there wasn’t enough gas and electricity to sustain that growth The National League for Democracy government that took power in 2016 started to import LNG as a stopgap until new domestic gas became available the country was exporting its own cheap gas at long-term contract prices while importing foreign gas at higher and more volatile prices for its own needs.  Dapein-1 and Chipwe Nge – were approved and built in Kachin State to supply China Chinese firms would finance the bulk of the projects and Myanmar would have a right to only 8-20pc of the electrical output But this was just the beginning of the great giveaway of Myanmar’s energy resources The next step was to plan a cascade of seven dams in Kachin known collectively as the Myitsone dam project and a string of mega dams on the Thanlwin River the dams would export at least 85pc of their output to China and Thailand The fact that three quarters of Myanmar’s population didn’t have electricity wasn’t a concern.  During the failed democratic transition of 2011-21 this practice of selling off Myanmar’s energy for scraps was temporarily halted Myitsone was suspended and the government instead focused on increasing local supply and building thousands of kilometres of power lines Power plant capacity and the number of grid-connected households both doubled during that time the new NLD government also tried to fix the military’s past mistakes the 2007 contract for A6 off the Ayeyarwady Region coast the most promising offshore gas block since Yadana didn’t guarantee any gas for domestic consumption so the NLD negotiated a 25-35pc share for Myanmar It also renegotiated the export contracts of the three dams in Kachin so they would keep most of the production for domestic use Myanmar’s energy policy was about providing energy to Myanmar junta leader Senior General Min Aung Hlaing has resumed selling off Myanmar’s resources and weakening its energy security he approved the large Hatgyi dam on the Thanlwin in Kayin State 90pc of the electricity will be sold to Thailand at a time when Myanmar’s power shortage is so acute that industrial zones had to shut down 12 hours per day during this year’s March-May hot season The rest of the export-oriented mega dams are also back on the table all but a handful of minor domestic-oriented projects are at a standstill as the junta finds new ways to scare off foreign and local investors The biggest infrastructure project approved since the coup a US$2.5-billion China-Myanmar LNG project A tender for four dams in Tanintharyi Region had to be reissued for lack of proposals while the prospects of most other dam projects are dim because they are in areas where the military cannot guarantee safe access to companies a tender for 18 solar projects attracted only two bids compared to 50 bids received for a similar tender before the coup This lack of progress means that Myanmar has performed a rare feat going from being one of the most promising developing countries for renewable energy to one of the only countries in the world where electrical capacity declined last year Even the heavily fortified capital Nay Pyi Taw has had unprecedented power cuts this year while military bases around the country have had to rely on generators.  the military has created so much instability that new field developments have been put on ice French energy giant TotalEnergies and Australia’s Woodside have pulled out of the A6 offshore block while Thai company PTTEP says its promising M3 block in Ayeyarwady “is awaiting development due to the political issue in Myanmar” Myanmar’s gas output will fall by 49pc by 2025 and 80pc by the end of the decade the coup is creating a decade-long energy and public finance crisis for all the regime’s isolationist rhetoric military-run Myanmar is anything but independent It cannot fund its public sector without gas revenues from Thailand and China It cannot restock its petrol stations without Russian oil It cannot develop new gas fields without Thailand’s support It cannot build new power plants without Chinese and Thai banks and engineers It will also soon be forced to import power at a premium from China and Laos.  It’s understandable that neighbouring countries would make some use of Myanmar resources to build their own energy security but looking back on six decades of energy data there is no evidence that the military ever tried to do the same for Myanmar The sad irony is that Myanmar could be an energy powerhouse and wield tremendous geopolitical influence within Southeast Asia it is mostly irrelevant to the region’s energy politics Generation after generation of military leaders have weakened the country’s energy security so much that every night seemingly empty space in between its neighbours’ lights Guillaume de Langre is a former adviser to the civilian government and Myanmar energy expert.  Support our independent journalism and get exclusive behind-the-scenes content and analysis Stay on top of Myanmar current affairs with our Daily Briefing and Media Monitor newsletters Sign up for our Frontier Fridays newsletter It’s a free weekly round-up featuring the most important events shaping Myanmar journey south to Provence and southeast France Stop once halfway or take it easy by stopping two or three times ROUTE 2 When travelling from Calais or Dieppe to southwest France save yourself the hair-raising trip around Paris’s périphérique and cut down through Normandy it’s a long way down the middle to the Mediterranean coast Myanmar’s new junta suddenly seemed to care a great deal Civil servants I had worked with in Nay Pyi Taw as an advisor to the energy ministry before the military takeover described a wind of panic blowing across the capital one spoke of “total chaos” at the Myanma Oil and Gas Enterprise raising questions about the regime’s ability to maintain alliances circumvent sanctions and stay financially afloat The military has since the 1990s relied on three main partners to weather sanctions: Singapore for banking Thailand for gas exports and China for other commodity exports and infrastructure development these three countries have benefited from Myanmar’s natural resource exports and investment opportunities But the political and economic mayhem unleashed by junta chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his acolytes has changed that dynamic Thailand and especially China have all signalled that Myanmar is becoming a liability This leaves Nay Pyi Taw more isolated and exposed to sanctions than it has been in decades China has also been a major importer of Myanmar natural gas But as China’s economy has grown in recent decades so has its demand for other commodities such as copper gold and timber that also provide vital income for the Myanmar military landlocked parts of southwestern China have looked to Myanmar as a promising market for their infrastructure helping them close the gap with the rich coastal provinces When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited Myanmar in January 2020 Chinese investors planned to plough billions of dollars into infrastructure projects and offshore gas exploration was in full swing all this has contributed to an 80pc drop in earnings from mining exports between 2020 and 2022 risky moves when the country is so unstable – and when the junta’s capital controls trap any profits made in a currency that keeps depreciating bringing it back to levels not seen for more than a decade the extractive system that has been central to Myanmar’s politics diplomacy and economy since the 1990s is breaking down Min Aung Hlaing’s policies and speeches point to a supposed golden age in the late 2000s and early 2010s but they neglect to mention that those were the days of peak gas production and global interest in Myanmar’s opening markets Unlike former dictator Senior General Than Shwe Min Aung Hlaing cannot rely on natural resources to weather sanctions fund the state and buy support at home and abroad Every scenario that is favourable to the military requires large-scale material support by an external partner For all the talk of China or Russia using the coup to increase their influence in Myanmar the junta may try to retain power at all costs while the country fragments but resource scarcity will likely exacerbate factionalism within the military Myanmar used to belong to a group of sanctioned but resource-rich countries Now it is falling into the category of formerly resource-rich countries that conflict has turned resource-poor They announce with great pomp a new power plant but after three years of butchering Myanmar’s economy you would be hard-pressed to find a major investor who believes anything they say The regime’s resource plight also creates a political window of opportunity it is an incentive to revive backchannel diplomacy with important neighbours it is an opportunity to reimagine Myanmar’s economy based on two unassailable facts the 30-year export-oriented gas boom is over the most powerful ethnic armed organisations have more guns These groups can (and will) impose a change in how natural resources are managed and distributed Myanmar will have to become less centralised and more federal they are preconditions to governing the country Myanmar’s generals are right to be worried as the ground shifts under their boots Singapore is giving the regime the cold shoulder Thailand is rerouting its energy supply from Myanmar and China wants more stability while the coup has dramatically weakened the economic foundations of the military’s power I talked to a source in Nay Pyi Taw who had never criticised the junta and asked them why lengthy power cuts were starting so soon before the hot-season peak starting in March “What is worse than ‘fragile state’?” “Failed state?” I suggested Guillaume de Langre is a former adviser to Myanmar’s Ministry of Electricity and Energy He is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Oxford researching climate change and state fragility Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism MANILA, Philippines – Hundreds of Filipinos gathered in front of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in Manila on Wednesday morning to claim the supposed hidden wealth intended for the public marched approximately three kilometers from the Quirino Grandstand to the BSP building along Mabini Street They came from different provinces across the country Among them was Gilbert Langres, founder of Democratic and Republican Guardians Philippines Inc., who alleged that the central bank is hiding a P19.5 trillion public fund.  Under the administration of President Ferdinand  Marcos Jr., he said in an interview with DZRH that the supposed public wealth should be released.  Displaying a slightly crumpled piece of paper bearing the BSP heading as purported evidence of the hidden wealth he claimed it was a 2005 certification from the treasury department when asked about the document’s origins “Meron itong pinanggalingan (It has a source) Following the massive gathering of people outside its office the BSP said that “it does not directly distribute money to the people.” the BSP provides a dividend to the government to contribute to programs that can improve the livelihood of Filipinos,” the central bank said The BSP said it is working with the national government to boost the economy One myth that has been surrounding the Marcos family is the so-called Tallano gold – supposedly hidden in the BSP. As early as 2011, this narrative about the Tallano gold already started to spread on Facebook, a Rappler investigation showed the Marcoses and their supporters propagated these myths to justify their wealth and push for another Marcos presidency A series of studies showed that the years of online propaganda and disinformation campaigns that sought to rehabilitate the family’s image catapulted Marcos Jr Supporters believe this gold is for the Filipino people and would be distributed upon the reestablishment of a “Bagong Lipunan” or “New Society,” a movement created by the dictator Marcos during his tenure However, the BSP had previously debunked the claim about the so-called hidden Marcos gold. There is also no strong evidence that points to the existence of the fabled Marcos gold Early this year, the President held a massive and expensive rally to launch a movement – “Bagong Pilipinas,” reminiscent of his father’s The 21-year-rule of the late dictator Marcos was marred by corruption In April, inflation disproportionately affected impoverished households and areas outside Metro Manila and the peso’s depreciation against the dollar slightly surpassing the 3.7% recorded in March.  Rappler had fact-checked previous false claims pertaining to the so-called Marcos gold:  – with reports from Pauline Macaraeg/Rappler.com It was a few days after Hurricane Nicole when Langre Edwards landed her first big wedding shoot With no electricity at the church and a bridal party of 18 “Larger weddings were something that was very intimidating before,” the photographer confessed from the hair and make-up through to the dancefloor “My nerves were through the roof,” she said I captured memories that I know they’ll look back on and say It wasn’t the first time she’d been thrown in the deep end While experimenting with the camera in college “I wasn’t studying photography or even doing it as an elective,” Ms Edwards said “So I did it and found I had an eye for it I enjoyed it and even he was impressed with the photos.” I was charging $20 photo-shoots just to have grocery money,” she laughed While she has been doing photography for more than five years she has treated it as a business for the last two “Now when I speak to people who are interested in photography I say Her career began on the other side of thec amera “I realised being in front of the lens that I had a vision of what I wanted the image to look like and at the time the photographer and I didn’t see eye to eye,” the former model said why not be behind the camera and then you can have an opinion She said her gender allows her a certain perspective that is a benefit in shooting other women and aims to capture qualities often missing in the world of social media superstars such as Kim Kardashian but there’s a way to to it where there is still the dignity “I realised that our generation is definitely a visual one,” she continued so you have to get very creative in order to communicate something and that’s what I believe my photography does.” She said her approach is to “counteract” a lot of the negative images that are out there “If you have a lot of images promoting single parents If there are articles out there about fatherlessness I try to highlight a father holding his newborn son and isolate those photos and push that back into the community — to say but let’s also remember this is still happening as well.” She said she doesn’t think that rapidly advancing technologies will render the professional photographer obsolete “The motto of my photography business is: For generations to come My dad passed away when I was 11 years old and those photographs are some of the things I hold most dear My aunt had one of those big camcorders that weighed you down and she has so many home videos I photograph with the mindset that these are images that you’re going to have for ever your grandchildren and you’re going to remember that feeling “I look for those personal moments in the families.” Family is her target market and Ms Edwards has earned a loyal following of repeat clients “I’ve built great relationships with my clients They have more belief in me than I have in myself.” I wanted to put it in anything I decided to do,” she said it reads “go team” a happy accident that has inspired Ms Edwards to look to the future as she hopes to expand the business to include more other photographers Ms Edwards moved to the island when she was 15 but when asked about where she most identifies “In Bermuda you have a great opportunity to be a big fish in a small pond meeting more people without some of the stress of living in maybe New York where you have to kick down the doors “It’s a place where I have to build character and integrity as a business Having that strengthened and sharpened has been really important and a great advantage to why my business has grown to a business and not just a hobby.” added: “It’s such an island life to be able to say the side hustle and the entrepreneurial endeavour.” Which of the Throne Speech promises is the Government best equipped to deliver on View Results