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I CANNOT help taking fire at anything said in disparagement of Walter Scott. I feel that I have got from his writings, not only immense pleasure, but some good. He was a truly noble-hearted gentleman, a model of that class, and his character is impressed on all the works of his pen. A type, he seems to me, of social chivalry. In all his writings, too, there is the buoyancy of perfect health. In reading them you breathe the air of the Scotch hills. I can conceive no better mental febrifuge, no better antidote to depression, no more sovereign remedy for dull care. Scott was a hot Tory, perhaps a Jacobite, and his worship of monarchy in the person of George IV betrayed him into the one ridiculous action of his life. I have always been glad that he sat down upon the wineglass which he had put into his pocket to be kept as a relic because it had touched the sacred lips of the King. But his Toryism was not flunkyish. Nor was it narrow. It did not interfere in the slightest degree with the … [Read more...] about Scott’s Poetry Again

Prince Harry has been branded deluded for thinking the release of his memoir will allow him the same place in Hollywood as Barack Obama. Royal author and the founder of the To Di For Daily podcast issued this claim. She made the admission to Express UK during the course of their interview and was quoted saying, “What I think he’s trying to do is brand himself as a Mark Zuckerberg, Barack Obama — some guy that can get $100,000 dollars for a speech in Miami to a bunch of rich dudes.” “I think he is trying to brand himself as a leader in the United States and will use his book to try to do that.” “He wanted to try to rewrite his story and to be this phoenix rising from the ashes. That is the route I think he is going to go.” … [Read more...] about Prince Harry ‘trying to reaffirm’ Meghan Markle as ‘A-list hero with memoir

At right, Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim, and Mary Rodgers at the Rodgers-Guettel Christmas party in 1965. Photo: Courtesy of the Rodgers-Beaty-Guettel family In the four years between her explosive separation from Jerry Beaty in 1957 and her Mexican wedding to Henry Guettel in 1961, Mary Rodgers (1931–2014) composed the music for Once Upon a Mattress, ushered the show to Broadway and London, assisted Leonard Bernstein on his Young People’s Concerts, and wrote songs for everyone from Bing Crosby to Captain Kangaroo. All this while raising three young children and juggling many unlikely husband prospects, including the producer Hal Prince; a married editor she called Boston Jack; her Mattress lyricist, Marshall Barer, who was gay; and a CIA operative named Cord Meyer. Finally, there was the man she had met and fallen hard for at Oscar Hammerstein’s farm when she was barely a teenager: Stephen Sondheim. Would their affection take the turn they’d described in a song they … [Read more...] about A Trial Marriage to Stephen Sondheim

Fred Savage Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Fred Savage, the executive producer and director of the Wonder Years reboot who played the lead role in the 1988 original, was fired from the reboot in May following allegations of misconduct on the set of the show, a 20th Television rep confirmed at the time. Savage was previously accused of misconduct on the set of the original Wonder Years in 1993 and Fox’s The Grinder , which ran from 2015 to 2018. On August 9, new details emerged about the misconduct allegations, with multiple female crew members telling The Hollywood Reporter that Savage’s alleged “erratic” behavior and proximity to a young woman on set led six women on the crew to report Savage to HR, which resulted in a swift investigation. “To their credit, I was contacted within hours,” one woman tells THR . “An investigation started immediately and he was barred from set.” Beyond Savage’s alleged multiple personas (higher-ups “all see his … [Read more...] about Fred Savage Accused of ‘Erratic’ Misconduct by the

Heinz-Glas is one of Germany's biggest glass bottle manufacturers and produces perfume bottles for illustrious brands such as Gucci and L'Oréal. While the industry has weathered many storms, the current gas crisis rocking the country could prove fatal. At the Bavarian plant, almost 70 tonnes of glass are made every day, at temperatures of up to 1,600 degrees. Massive amounts of gas are used, which has become an endangered and increasingly expensive resource. The rise in energy costs is driving up production costs as Vice President Murat Agac explains. "Since the invasion of Ukraine, some gas and energy prices have risen tenfold compared to 2019 while other costs are even 20 times the price they were. "So, prices are volatile, but basically, they are way too high and it's hardly economically sustainable anymore." If Russian gas suppliers were to turn off the taps, the move would prove disastrous for the industry that produces a million of these bottles daily in … [Read more...] about Perfume bottle manufacturer for Gucci and L’Oréal in danger

Italy's far-right, right-wing and centrist bloc is on track to win a broad majority in both houses of parliament at next month's national election, benefiting from divisions among its opponents. The conservative alliance leads opinion polls ahead of the 25 September ballot, with the far-right Fratelli d'Italia or Brothers of Italy set to be the largest single party. On the basis of its election promises of tax cuts and higher pensions, a win by the conservative alliance may strain Italy's public finances, while the bloc would also be expected to crack down on illegal immigration. A study by the Cattaneo Institute think tank, based on the latest polls, suggests the alliance could elect 245 lawmakers out of 400 at the Chamber and 127 out of 200 at the Senate. Analysis from Italy: A political crisis that nobody wanted Italy's President Mattarella dissolves parliament, new election set for 25 September The conservative bloc includes Giorgia Meloni's … [Read more...] about Right-wing coalition on course to win Italy election, says study

Германия остается европейским лидером в ветроэнергетике. Об этом говорится в только что опубликованном докладе организации WindEurope . В целом в 2016 году количество новых ветряных установок в Евросоюзе сократилось на 3 % по сравнению с 2015 годом. Тем не менее в прошлом году с помощью этого возобновляемого вида энергии было выработано 12 с половиной тысяч гигаватт. Германия является традиционным лидером в производстве ветровых турбин. Общая мощность ее собственных ветроэлектростанций – около трети суммарной производительности ветропарков Евросоюза. По данным WindEurope, в прошлом году ее установки выработали 5 тысяч дополнительных гигаватт. Неудивительно, что эта страна решительнее многих европейских соседей отказывается от ядерной энергетики . Франция и Нидерланды в 2016 году также значительно увеличили количество ветряных производственных мощностей, но в других государствах Европы ситуация не столь радужная. “В прошлом году более половины стран Евросоюза … [Read more...] about Кто лидирует в ветроэнергетике Евросоюза?

¿Qué país europeo es el líder en materia de energía eólica? Alemania encabeza las inversiones en energía eólica en un momento en el que parecen estancarse en el seno de la Unión Europea, según lo revela un nuevo informe . Según datos de Wind Europe, el país, que está reduciendo gradualmente su dependencia de la energía nuclear , sumó más de cinco gigavatios de potencia eólica a lo largo de 2016. Francia y Holanda también incrementaron notablemente su capacidad eólica en el mismo periodo, pero los vientos parecen soplar en otra dirección en buena parte de la Unión. “El año pasado, más de la mitad de los países de la UE no invirtieron nada en energía eólica”, afirma Oliver Joy, portavoz de Wind Europe. “Esto es preocupante, porque muestra que las instalaciones se concentran cada vez más en determinados mercados, sobre todo en el noroeste de Europa y en los países nórdicos. Actualmente, sólo siete de los 28 estados miembros tienen planes claros para las energías … [Read more...] about El poder del viento en Europa

Olivia Newton John's heartbroken daughter Chloe Lattanzi has described her mother as an "angel" in the wake of her death. The 36-year-old singer took to Instagram to honour the Grease icon's memory on Tuesday, after it was announced Olivia has peacefully passed away aged 73 on Monday morning at her ranch in California surrounded by family. Chloe left fans in tears as she uploaded a behind-the-scenes video of the pair singing Window In The Wall side-by-side in the recording studio. The clip showed the strong bond between the pair, with Olivia visibly moved as her daughter began singing. Chloe penned the touching tribute in the caption: "You are my lighthouse mama. My safe place. My heart space. It has been my honour and continues to be my honour to be your baby and best friend. Olivia Newton John's heartbroken daughter Chloe Lattanzi has described her mother as an "angel" ( Image: Chloe Lattanz /Instagram) "You are an angel on earth and everyone touched by … [Read more...] about Olivia Newton-John’s grieving daughter Chloe posts sweet duet clip and calls mum ‘angel’