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...reign by the Jesuit priest Giuseppe Castiglione - who had been brought to court by Kangxi and lasted well into Qianlong's time - can be read as a political piece. Pine, Hawk and Glossy Ganoderma was commissioned to mark the Emperor's birthday and is replete with imagery. The pine tree stands for wisdom and long life, and the ganoderma, also known as lingzhi, is a fungus associated with immortality. But the majestic, rare white hawk - it dominates the painting - is the most auspicious symbol, representing a sovereign's virtue and legitimacy. Though Yongzheng's reign was short - he may have...
...Sebastián, and you'll be surrounded by restaurants serving inventive, often experimental cuisine: places like Arzak, a three-star Michelin legend, and in the countryside, Etxebarri, where chef Victor Arguinzoniz takes such pride in his grilled meats and fishes that he bakes his own charcoal out of different tree branches every morning in an oxygen-controlled oven. At the Guggenheim in Bilbao, a prodigy named Josean Martínez Alija, 27, is winning accolades for dishes like roasted tomatoes stuffed with baby squid and candied cod in garlic oil. Most famously, there is Ferrán Adriŕ of El Bulli...
...could be more assertive with our recommendations.”Pinker acknowledged, however, that there is a “burden of proof” for any requirement.Saltonstall Professor of History Charles S. Maier ’60 compared a system of general education to a Christmas tree, with each faculty member hoping to add a particular requirement as an ornament.Presenters said that requirements are still subject to change and urged faculty and students to voice their opinions in coming weeks and months. The report’s recommendations are slated to be discussed at upcoming Faculty meetings, with...
UPENDING TRADITION Nothing says must-have novelty like a $600 upside-down Christmas tree! Or so Hammacher Schlemmer learned when the item sold out almost instantly. Target is charging a mere...
...Asshole, Harvard Law School’ get to him,” Webber joked, prompting hesitant laughter from the audience. The event also included a video produced by actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, and a video performance of a song written for Dershowitz by Carly Simon. The Tree of Life Award is the Jewish National Fund’s highest honor and is given to acknowledge “outstanding community involvement, dedication to the cause of American-Israeli friendship, and devotion to peace and the security of human life.” Previous recipients of the award include...