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  American Masters . Diego Rivera | PBS
Rivera was searching for a new form of painting, one that could express the complexities of his day and still reach a wide audience.
Rivera concerned himself primarily with the physical process of human development and the effects of technological progress.
For Rivera, the foundation of history could be seen in the working class, whose lives were spent by war and industry in the name of progress.
www.pbs.org /wnet/americanmasters/database/rivera_d.html   (910 words)

  
 Diego Rivera
Rivera was the elder of twin boys, but his brother died at the age of two.
Rivera soon showed himself to be a precociously gifted artist and began to study in the evenings at the Academy of San Carlos at the age of ten.
Rivera's first attempt was painted in encaustic, but he soon mastered traditional fresco technique, and shed stiff European allegories in favour of a new and popular style, where the influence of the Aztecs mingled with that of Cubism and Rousseau.
www.artchive.com /artchive/R/rivera.html   (2382 words)

  
 Diego Rivera Web Museum: Biography
Rivera establishes a congenial relationship with the new minister of education, J.M.Puig Casauranc.
Rivera paints six large nudes, symbolizing purity,strength, knowledge, life, continence, and health in the conference room of the Secretaría de Salubridad y Asistencia.
Rivera, Frank Brangwyn, and José María Sert are commissioned to create nine murals in the main corridor of the lobby of the RCA building in New York.
www.diegorivera.com /bio   (3780 words)

  
 Tomás Rivera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Despite facing the oppressive conditions of migrant life, Rivera graduated from high school and went on to receive a bachelor’s and master’s degree in education from South West Texas.
Rivera was particularly concerned with the liberation of the children of Chicano migrant workers.
Today, Rivera is considered to be one of the most important Chicano writers and educators.
www.ou.edu /worldlit/authors/rivera/rivera.html   (326 words)

  
 Inside Mariano Rivera's mind - Baseball's greatest closer
Rivera trotted steadily toward the infield, head down, his glove in his right hand, his face, as usual, fixed in the unaffected expression of a Customs agent.
Rivera believes his purpose is the same, no matter the situation: Retire the hitter who is standing in the batter’s box as quickly as possible.
Rivera has pitched on consecutive days eleven times this year, and in those games—when he should be weary—he has not allowed any runs (he injured his back last week, but it appears to be just a tweak).
newyorkmetro.com /nymetro/news/sports/features/9375   (1192 words)

  
 Gale - Free Resources - Hispanic Heritage - Biographies - Diego Rivera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Upon returning to Mexico in 1921, Rivera was invited by the Minister of Education to participate in the new government's cultural plan to bring art to the people by decorating public spaces.
Rivera began to experience international fame in the 1930s beginning with a one-man retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City in the fall of 1931.
Rivera continued to receive commissions throughout Mexico during the 1940s and 1950s, including what is considered one his greatest works, "Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park," commissioned for the Hotel del Prado in 1947.
www.gale.com /free_resources/chh/bio/rivera_d.htm   (2683 words)

  
 City of Pico Rivera | COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES
The Committee is charged by the City Council to encourage, endorse and publicize Pico Rivera's cultural activities, and in general, help establish a cultural identity for the City.
Pico Rivera's sister city is San Luis Potosi, the capital of the State of San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
The Pico Rivera San Luis Potosi Sister City Program is dedicated to planning and conducting projects that foster mutual understanding and goodwill between the citizens of both cities.
www.pico-rivera.org /government/citycouncil/commandcomm.html   (837 words)

  
 Diego Rivera Web Museum El museo virtual dedicado al gran muralista mexicano el internet
DIEGO RIVERA (1886-l957), muralist painter, was one of the greatest artists in the XXth century.
Diego Rivera with the use of classicist, simplified and colorful painting recovered the pre-columbian past catching the most significant moments in mexican history: the earth, the farmer, the laborer, the custumes and popular characters.
Diego Rivera's legacy to modern mexican art was decisive in murals and canvas; he was a revolutionary painter looking to take art to the big public, to streets and buildings, managing a precise, direct, and realist style, full of social content.
www.diegorivera.com /index.php   (294 words)

  
 Culture Shock: Flashpoints: Visual Arts: Diego Rivera's Man at the Crossroads
When Rivera refuses, offering to balance the work with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln on the opposing side, the managers pay his full fee, bar him from the site, and hide the mural behind a massive drape.
Rivera never works in the United States again, but continues to be active, both politically and artistically, until his death in 1957.
Rivera's work is also in the collection of New York's Museum of Modern Art, co-founded by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller.
www.pbs.org /wgbh/cultureshock/flashpoints/visualarts/diegorivera_a.html   (417 words)

  
 SI.com - Writers - Verducci: Even Yankees closer Rivera needs a little help - Tuesday June 1, 2004 3:43PM
The fact that he can be deployed nearly every night in the eighth inning is a huge asset for the Yankees, and has been one of the major reasons why they have gone 16-4 in postseason series since 1996.
Rivera's value was spotlighted last weekend when he registered the 300th save of his career, joining San Diego's Trevor Hoffman (361), Oakland's Dennis Eckersley (320) and Kansas City's Jeff Montgomery (304) as the only closers to get 300 saves with one team.
Rivera is a no-doubt, first-ballot Hall of Famer, which may be odd when you consider that he became eligible for Cooperstown only this year.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2004/writers/tom_verducci/06/01/rivera.yankees   (1159 words)

  
 Celebrating 10 Years: The Tomás Rivera Mexican American Children's Book Award
Rivera is a Distinguished Alumnus of Texas State University-San Marcos.
Tomás Rivera is best known for his landmark 1971 novel...y no se lo tragó la tierra (...and the Earth Did Not Part), which is based on his childhood experiences as a migrant laborer.
Rivera's writing has inspired generations of migrants, cataloging their struggles while providing hope for a better future.
www.library.txstate.edu /swwc/exhibits/traward.html   (497 words)

  
 HeavyWinter | Personal site of Mike Rivera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
All I can dish up is this nugget: amongst all the people with the last name Rivera who ran the race, I did pretty well.
My closest Rivera competitor was 51 year old Carlos who clocked 1:10:33.
Slowest of the Riveras was 32 year old Karen who finished with a time of 1:55:26.
www.heavywinter.com   (780 words)

  
 Rivera: Sedona Series Owner's Manual
Rivera Replacement Tubes: All Rivera tubes are thoroughly tested and selected to assure that your Rivera Amplifier performs flawlessly through the years.
Subject to the Obligations and Exclusions found below, this RIVERA product is warranted against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship for the period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, with the exception of tubes, which carry no warranty, and loudspeaker drivers, which are covered for 90 days.
In no event shall RIVERA be liable for special or consequential damages arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance or this warranty due to causes beyond our control.
www.rivera.com /manuals_html/s-manual.html   (6809 words)

  
 Miguel Primo de Rivera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The unión patriótica española ("spanish patriotic union", upe) was the party created from above by spanish dictator miguel primo de rivera, conceived as a...
José antonio primo de rivera (april 24, 1903-november 20, 1936) was the son of general miguel primo de rivera, who was dictator of spain...
José Antonio Primo de Rivera José Antonio Primo de Rivera quick summary:
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/mi/miguel_primo_de_rivera.htm   (1134 words)

  
 City of Pico Rivera | COMMUNITY FACILITIES   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Pico Rivera Municipal Golf Course was built in 1965 for the enjoyment for all those in the surrounding communities.
The Pico Rivera Plaza and Crossroads Plaza, located along Whittier Boulevard, are two of the biggest existing commercial centers in the City.
Pico Rivera Plaza will soon be home to Target, a leading retailer; Home Depot at Crossroads Plaza supplies residents and neighboring communities their home improvement needs.
www.ci.pico-rivera.ca.us /ourcommunity/commfacilities.html   (1017 words)

  
 Diego Rivera Internet Mansion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Diego Rivera was not only a fantastic muralist, but an incredible person with an extraordinary personality.
Rivera worked up to his death on November 25, 1957, and left behind a huge amount of fantastic works of art.
The design, writing, and concept of this website is copyright (c) 1996 by Kimberley Masters.
members.aol.com /fkahlofan/rivera.htm   (216 words)

  
 Lionel Rivera for Congress
Mayor Lionel Rivera was joined by several leaders in the alternative fuels industry as he annouced plans to lead Colorado towards energy independence...
Lionel Rivera visited with voters in all six counties of the 5th Congressional District this weekend, delivering his message of service, vision and leadership...
Lionel Rivera raised over $40,000 in only two weeks for his race to become the next U.S. Congressman serving the 5th Congressional District...
www.lionelrivera.com   (179 words)

  
 Diego Rivera Online
Rivera's third wife was the painter Frida Kahlo.
Diego Rivera in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Database
All images and text on this Diego Rivera page are copyright 1999-2005 by John Malyon/Artcyclopedia, unless otherwise noted.
www.artcyclopedia.com /artists/rivera_diego.html   (440 words)

  
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Mariano Rivera's poor showing is at first surprising, and, a little later on, we'll take a more in-depth look at the New York Yankees reliever usage patterns over the last 4 years.
Octavio Dotel is stuck with Billy Wagner, and Steve Karsay is stuck with Mariano Rivera (though he hasn't been effectively used prior to that).
And in 2002, Rivera's LI jumps to 1.99, while Steve Karsay takes over the seconday role of Mike Stanton.
www.tangotiger.net /optrelief.html   (696 words)

  
 The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute
Founded in 1985, The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute advances critical, insightful thinking on key issues affecting Latino communities through objective, policy-relevant research, and its implications, for the betterment of the nation.
The Tomás Rivera Policy Institute (TRPI), a freestanding, nonprofit, policy research organization, helps shape public policy by providing elected officials and community leaders with non-partisan research.
Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa delivered the keynote address at the Tomás Rivera Policy Institute's 20th Anniversary Gala Dinner where nationally prominent figures from the political, corporate and entertainment arenas gathered Thursday, May 18 to salute 20 years of achievement at the Center at the Cathedral Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles.
www.trpi.org   (371 words)

  
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The art of suiseki can easily become a way of life as we plan more and more collecting trips in search of that perfect stone, which, of course, is never found."
All images and written material and their copyright are owned by Felix G. Rivera.
Images and/or written material may not be reprinted or reused without my express written permission.
www.felixrivera-suiseki.com   (363 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Rivera: Music: Jerry Rivera   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
It's quite a shock considering Rivera's salsa-drenched history, but he handles most of the material well, thanks to the guidance of writer-producer Bebu Silvetti.
Some of the sounds are repetitive, but Rivera spices things up with "Vuelve," a Rudy Perez-produced track that rides a lilting pop beat, and "Caramelito," which features the now-requisite Santana-esque guitar riff.
I love the Spanish male singers such as Cristian Castro, and Alejandro Fernandez, and Jerry Rivera is a great discovery for me. I love Latin ballads, and this CD is perfect for that.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000059RWO?v=glance   (1099 words)

  
 Mariano Rivera MLB Baseball at CBS SportsLine.com
Compare Rivera against his opponents in his next game.
Mariano Rivera worked a scoreless ninth for the Yankees on Monday vs. the Red Sox.
He had been unavailable the previous four games because of back spasms.
www.sportsline.com /mlb/players/playerpage/8019   (182 words)

  
 RA: Resident Advisor - Sandy Rivera DJ Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
In a club-oriented career that has spanned almost a decade, Rivera has taken house music - beitvocal - or track-driven - to a purely melodic level worthy of the attention his cuts receive both on the dance floor and in the columns of club music critics globally.
Sandy Rivera currently ranks 228 of the 592 artists listed.
To rate artists on RA's DJ Pages you need to be a registered member.
www.residentadvisor.net /dj_view.asp?ID=137   (353 words)

  
 NPR : Chita Rivera's Life Hits Broadway as a Musical
Chita Rivera's Life Hits Broadway as a Musical
Weekend Edition Sunday, December 11, 2005 · Dancer Chita Rivera has teamed up with Terence McNally to create a musical about her life in theater.
The show had a warm-up in San Diego and is now heading to New York City, where the curtain goes up on the performance Sunday.
www.npr.org /templates/story/story.php?storyId=5048067   (147 words)

  
 Mariano Rivera Statistics - Baseball-Reference.com
Salaries for mid-season call-ups or traded players may not be shown.
View Mariano Rivera's uniforms at Dressed to the Nines, a Baseball Hall of Fame on-line exhibit
Statistics may come from our work, the Baseball Databank, or other sources including SABR.org.
www.baseball-reference.com /r/riverma01.shtml   (292 words)

  
 Geraldo Rivera
In 1972, WABC-TV in New York sent rookie reporter Geraldo Rivera to Staten Island to infiltrate the Willowbrook State School.
Robert Kennedy had visited the mental institution in 1966 and declared: "Willowbrook State School was not fit for even animals to live in." Geraldo gained entry using a stolen key and documented the brutal and horrific living conditions of its disabled residents, which included several mentally retarded children.
Submit a correction or make a comment about this profile
www.nndb.com /people/308/000022242   (128 words)

  
 ESPN.com: New York Yankees Player Card
Through June 6 - Current stats updated real-time, Career stats updated nightly.
News: Rivera (back) said he was feeling better Saturday and expects to be ready to pitch again Monday, when the Red Sox visit Yankee Stadium, the Yankees' official site reports.
Mariano Rivera has not been involved in any transactions this season.
baseball.espn.go.com /mlb/players/profile?statsId=5400   (96 words)

  
 Rivera Engineering & Primo Belt Drive - Serving Harley-Davidson Enthusiasts Everywhere!
Rivera Engineering & Primo Belt Drive - Serving Harley-Davidson Enthusiasts Everywhere!
Hours of operation: Monday thru Friday 7:30 AM to 5 PM Pacific time.
Copyright © 2001-2006 Rivera Engineering, All Rights Reserved
www.riveraengineering.com   (32 words)

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