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Congo's history often seems like an uninterrupted tale of woe. After decades of often brutal foreign rule, first as the private possession of King Leopold II of Belgium and then as a Belgian colony, Congo won its independence in 1960. But within months its first elected Prime Minister had been killed by Belgium- and U.S.-backed opponents because of his growing ties to the Soviet Union, an assassination that eventually opened the way for army general Mobutu Sese Seko to grab power. A U.S. favorite during the cold war, Mobutu presided over one of the most corrupt regimes...
...gold. On January 27, 1756, Mozart—whom his father modestly described as “the miracle which God let be born in Salzburg”—screamed his way into existence in this very building. Now most parents think their children are miracles. But Leopold Mozart cannot be censured for his paternal arrogance. His son,Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, is, after all, arguably the greatest composer in the history of the universe. Such a man deserves quite a birthday celebration and this year marks his 250th anniversary. Accordingly, this Friday, from 8-10 p.m. in Lowell...
...celebrate his anniversary. This year will be filled with his music, but it will also be a time to re-examine the contradictions and conflicting interpretations of his brief 35-year life. He has been cast in many roles: the infant prodigy paraded around European courts by his father, Leopold; the foulmouthed brat whose letters attest to a fondness for off-color practical jokes. One widespread misconception has him buried in a pauper's grave in Vienna's St. Marx Cemetery. Another unproven legend, given widespread credence thanks to the hit movie Amadeus, depicts him as the victim...
...Learn More: takaratoys.co.jp (Japanese only) It's small, it's cute and it sashays across your desk, tail wriggling. To program Walkie Bits, simply tap its shell with your finger. It can remember and mimic a rhythmic pattern of up to 15 clicks. In song mode, it bleep-bleeps Leopold Mozart's Toy Symphony. But the most fun you can have with these tiny turtle robots is to race them against each other. In basic walk mode, the Walkie Bits' pace is unpredictable, so you never know which one-peach? melon? pineapple? mint?-will win. Each one runs...
Sarah K. Bourne ’08, a biology concentrator in Quincy House, had planned to take Buell’s Literature and Arts course this semester, both because she was attracted by the syllabus—which included books by Willa Cather, Adlo Leopold, and Henry David Thoreau—and because Buell is one of the highest-rated Core instructors in the Committee on Undergraduate Education (CUE) guide...