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  Stade - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stade is a city in Lower Saxony, Germany, and is the seat of the district named after it.
Stade was also occupied by Sweden from 1645 to 1712, and some of the buildings built by the Swedes are still in use today.
In 1355 and in 1712, Stade suffered from the plague epidemic, which killed at least 30-40% of the city's population.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stade   (352 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Stade Français   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
French A Rugby match in the Stade de France Rugby union is a team sport that was (according to legend) developed from the rules used to play football at Rugby School in England.
French Ligue Nationale de Rugby A Rugby match in the Stade de France Rugby union is a team sport that was (according to legend) developed from the rules used to play football at Rugby School in England.
Rugby: Toulouse narrowly beat Stade Français in the all-French Heineken Cup Final at Murrayfield but their joy was marred by a scuffle in the tunnel afterwards.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Stade-Fran%e7ais   (1046 words)

  
 Stade de France - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Stade de France (the English translation "Stadium of France" is not used) is a stadium in a close suburb of Paris, and the national stadium of France, built for the 1998 Football World Cup.
It is important to note that the word "France" in Stade de France does not refer to the country France, but it refers to an area (pays) of the historical province of Île de France known as pays de France.
In fact, the new national stadium of Switzerland is called Stade de Suisse in presumed homage to the Stade de France.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Stade_de_France   (746 words)

  
 Stade
Located on the banks of the Elbe river, the Stade NPP was commissioned in 1972.
Stade ranks alongside the Würgassen plant as one of the first nuclear power plants used for commercial power production in Germany.
The Stade plant was decommissioned on November 14, 2003.
www.eon-kernkraft.com /frameset_english/nuclear-power-plant_eng/npp_locations_eng/npp_kkstade_eng/npp_kkstade_eng.jsp   (129 words)

  
 Releases :: Metropolitan Opera’s Frederica von Stade at Moravian
In November 1995, Miss von Stade's return to New York's Carnegie Hall for a sold-out recital was the culmination of an extensive, critically acclaimed recital tour which took her prominent venues throughout North and South America.
Miss von Stade's 1996-97 season begins with a gala concert with the San Francisco Symphony to open their season and is followed by performances with Washington's National Symphony, under the direction of Leonard Slatkin.
Frederica von Stade is the holder of honorary doctorates from Yale University, Boston University, the Georgetown University of Medicine, and her alma mater, the Mannes School of Music.
www.moravian.edu /news/releases/2001/002.htm   (1081 words)

  
 Stade - Education - Information - Educational Resources - Encyclopedia - Music
Stade is a town in Lower Saxony, Germany, and is the capital of the district named after it.
In medieval times, Stade was a prominent member of the Hanseatic League, but was later eclipsed by Hamburg.
Stade was also occupied by Sweden for some time, with some of the buildings by the Swedes still being in use today.
education.music.us /S/Stade.htm   (384 words)

  
 Edinburgh Evening News - Sport - Rugby - Stade to be kings of Europe - Townsend   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
"Stade are probably happier mixing things up in the forwards than Toulouse before releasing to the backs and their slightly extra muscle in two extremely physical packs might hold sway.
The message from Townsend is that, while Stade may be favourites, it would be anything but an upset were Toulouse to succeed in a city they have previously visited three times to face Edinburgh in sectional matches, winning twice.
Stade Francais: bt Gloucester (h) 39-31; bt Cardiff (a) 38-15; bt Ulster (h) 30-10; lost to Ulster (a) 10-18; bt Cardiff (h) 35-16; bt Gloucester (a) 27-0; bt Newcastle (h) 48-8; bt Biarritz Olympique (h) 20-17.
edinburghnews.scotsman.com /rugby.cfm?id=553602005   (927 words)

  
 Hastings Fisherman's Protection Society home page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The Stade was origenally a small area between today's boating lake and coach park, but the building of the 1887 groyne at Rock-a-Nore and the 1896 harbour stopped shingle moving east along the coast.
The result was that the Stade then steadily grew out to seaward, providing new room for the fishing fleet and many amenities.On the Stade is Britain's biggest fleet of beach-launched fishing boats.
There are many other interesting places to visit on the Stade, including Underwater World, the Shipwreck Heritage Centre, the East Hill Cliff Railway, the Lifeboat Station, the Coastguard Station and access to the Country Park.
www.hastingsfish.co.uk /stade.htm   (257 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | European Club | Stade Francais 20-17 Biarritz
At this stage Stade Francais were struggling to get into the game but when they were awarded a penalty Fillol was on target to cut the gap to 9-3 after 27 minutes.
Stade Francais were handed a lifeline a minute later when Giullaume Bousses was yellow carded for a high tackle on the flying Dominici.
Stade Francais launched a late assault on the Biarritz line and when a ruck was formed Dominici picked up the ball from the base and cut through the defence, before fending off a despairing tackle and diving over.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/rugby_union/european/4472373.stm   (643 words)

  
 Stade De France   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It was well worth the sixty-year wait, because the Stade de France, now rising proudly in Paris' northern suburb, Saint-Denis, is "the handsomest stadium in the world," according to Joao Havelange.
The ability to vary its capacity is one of the Stade de France's chief assets.
The elliptical form of the stands was chosen to enable the best possible view of the games area, while their actual design, "hugging" the curve of the race track, has long been recognised as the most effective for an Olympic stadium.
www.sfo.com /~csuppes/Soccer/France/Stade   (606 words)

  
 Holiday Destination Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony) - Stade - a Maritime Experience
STADE Tourismus-GmbH is the agency for you, whether you would like to go on a guided tour of the town, seek accommodation, or plan a stay of several days.
Stade is well-known for its diverse cultural aspects.
Stade, the city at the river Schwinge, finished building the culture and meeting centre “STADEUM“in 1989.
www.niedersachsen-tourism.de /en/regionen-staedte/staedte/stade/index.php   (404 words)

  
 Telarc International: Frederica von Stade
Frederica von Stade, described by The New York Times as “one of America’s finest artists and singers,” stands now at the pinnacle of a career that has taken her to the stages of the world’s great opera houses, as well as concert and recital platforms throughout this country and abroad.
Among the other roles on which Miss von Stade has put the stamp of her unique artistry are Cherubino in Le Nozze di Figaro, Sextus in La Clemenza di Tito, Idamante in Idomeneo, Dorabella in Cosi fan Tutte and Octavian in Der Rosenkavalier.
Miss von Stade’s orchestral and recital programs have been presented throughout the world, where she has been received with critical acclaim and enormous accolades from the audience.
www.telarc.com /biography/bios.asp?aid=111   (695 words)

  
 Frederica von Stade - USOperaWeb Interview   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Von Stade stunned audiences with her interpretation of the mother of the doomed inmate.
Heggie asked von Stade to sing the mother of one of the victims, but she chose to sing the mother of the convict instead.
Von Stade immersed herself in research to help understand the machinations of the prison system as well as the issues and feelings that would affect the mother of a death-row inmate.
www.usoperaweb.com /2001/july/stade.html   (3024 words)

  
 Stade Municipal - Quebec City, Quebec
Before the '99 season, Stade Municipal went under $1 million worth of renovations.
Stade Municipal is located in downtown Quebec, though the city skyline is not really visible as it is blocked by trees directly behind the fence.
It does get a bit loud at times, and would probably get sickening after a while, but the fans do seem to be into the game as well.
www.ballparkreviews.com /quebec/quebec.htm   (461 words)

  
 Capital News 9 | 24 Hour Local News | HEADLINES | Von Stade named museum chair
After serving as the longest-tenured president in the history of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, John von Stade was named chairman of the museum's board of trustees.
During his 16-year presidency, von Stade oversaw an $18 million project that added a new wing to the museum, providing necessary updates and expanded exhibition space.
Von Stade's father was one of the founders of the museum in 1950.
www.capitalnews9.com /content/headlines?ArID=144420&SecID=33   (186 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | European Club | Stade Francais 12-18 Toulouse
Stade Francais number 10 Skrela converted four penalties in the first half, while Jean-Baptiste Elissalde responded with two for Toulouse, who included Wales captain Gareth Thomas in their starting line-up.
The Toulouse celebrations were marred by a bizarre incident as their coach Guy Noves was led away by the police after an apparent altercation with stewards at the end of the game.
Sadly for Stade Francis that was the end of their scoring, although they did not help themselves with their conservative game plan.
news.bbc.co.uk /go/newsFeedXML/moreover/-/sport1/hi/rugby_union/european/4559935.stm   (479 words)

  
 Thayer Succeeds von Stade as Racing Museum President - bloodhorse.com
John T. von Stade, the longest-tenured president in the history of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., completed 16 years of service Aug. 11 and was named chairman of the museum's Board of Trustees.
During the second half of the 1990s, von Stade oversaw the construction of new wing that provided much need-ed exhibition space, and addressed issues such as making the building handicap-accessible and updating the aging heating and air conditioning systems.
She is the former chairman of the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, the governing board of Tampa International Airport and is the former chairman of the Hillsborough County Hospital Authority.
news.bloodhorse.com /viewstory.asp?id=29468   (824 words)

  
 Frederica von Stade, Mezzo-Soprano
Miss von Stade can also be seen in concert and recital performances throughout the season, including Brahms' Alto Rhapsodie with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, an extensive tour in duet recital with bass Samuel Ramey, and a program of the music of Pauline Viardot at London's Wigmore Hall and Paris's Théâtre Musical de Paris.
Frederica von Stade is the holder of honorary doctorates from Yale University, Boston University, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (which holds a Frederica von Stade Distinguished Chair in Voice), the Georgetown University School of Medicine, and her alma mater, the Mannes School of Music.
In 1998 Miss von Stade was awarded France's highest honor in the Arts when she was appointed as an officer of L'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and in 1983 she was honored with an award given at The White House by President Reagan in recognition of her significant contribution to the arts.
www.fredericavonstade.com /biography.html   (1141 words)

  
 Stade Hôtels - Hôtel Logement à Stade | Lower Saxony Allemagne
Stade Hôtels - Hôtel Logement à Stade
This family-run hotel, which has been frequently extended and improved, is located on the outskirts of the historical town of Stade.
With a great range of budget to luxury hotels in Stade, with many reviews and thousands of visitors per day, you can be sure to enjoy your Lower Saxony visit.
www.simplehotels.com /fr/de/stade   (202 words)

  
 icWales - Stade grab bonus point to turn up heat on Tigers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
STADE FRANCAIS kept up the pressure on Heineken Cup Pool Three rivals Leicester Tigers as they picked up their first try bonus point after completing the double over fellow French championship side Clermont Auvergne.
Wales outside-half Stephen Jones gave the visitors the lead with an early penalty, but Stade Francais were 15-13 ahead by the interval thanks to tries from scrum-half Jerome Fillol and prop Rodrigo Roncero.
But Stade Francais were able to turn up the heat in the final quarter and a brace of tries from right wing Lucas Borges and another from flanker Pierre Rabadan guaranteed the bonus point for the home side.
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 Frederica von Stade   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In addition, Miss von Stade has appeared with every leading American opera company, and her career in Europe has been no less spectacular, with new productions mounted for her at Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera Covent Garden, the Vienna State Opera, and the Paris Opera.
She is invited regularly by the finest conductors to appear in concert with the world's leading orchestras.
In 2002 she was seen on national television in a concert with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir as part of the opening ceremonies of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.
www.cincinnatisymphony.org /Musicians/GuestArtists/vonStade.asp   (538 words)

  
 Irish Examiner > Breaking News > Stade pick up bonus-point win
Stade Francais kept up the pressure on Heineken Cup pool three rivals Leicester Tigers as they picked up their first try bonus point as they did the double over fellow French Championship side Clermont Auvergne.
Having struggled to score one try in their 16-12 triumph in Clermont the previous weekend, the Parisians turned on the style at a packed Stade Jean Bouin to run in six to move ahead of Leicester with 14 points.
But Stade Francais were able to turn up the heat in the final quarter and a brace of tries from right wing Lucas Borges and another from flanker Pierre Rabadan guaranteed the bonus point.
www.irishexaminer.com /breaking/story.asp?j=57482252&p=5748z496&n=57482550&x=   (223 words)

  
 yaledailynews.com - Von Stade embodies refinement   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Her voice was a blessing to the air and her presence shimmered on the stage in a purple glow.
Stade embodied refinement, combining charm and grace in her music and expressiveness.
The delighted audience was tickled by Stade's enunciation and inflection of the words and notes in Michael Thomas' "Message Machine Blues." Adding to the humor, Stade shook her hips, elongated the notes and exaggerated the lyrics.
www.yaledailynews.com /article.asp?AID=10437   (523 words)

  
 Facts about topic: (Stade Français)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
It currently competes in the top level of the French league system (additional info and facts about French league system).
The club was founded in its current form in 1995 with the merger of the rugby sections of the Stade Français and CASG sports clubs.
They play at Stade Jean-Bouin (capacity 12 000).
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/s/st/stade_fran%e7ais.htm   (112 words)

  
 A digest on the Stade de France (France stadium) in Saint-Denis, host of the France 98 soccer world cup final, ...
The Stade de France, looking like a flying saucer, accomodates 80 000 visitors and can host all kinds of sports and cultural events.
The Stade de France is located a few kilometers north of Paris in the city of Saint-Denis, a city also known for its 12th century cathedral which used to be the burial place of the kings of France.
Outside of days with events, the Stade de France is open 7 days a week, from 10 a.m.
www.parisdigest.com /monument/stadedefrance.htm   (313 words)

  
 Mondavi Center > Events > Frederica von Stade, mezzo-soprano
Two of the world’s greatest vocalists join forces on the Mondavi Center stage when operatic superstars Frederica von Stade and Samuel Ramey appear together in a joint recital.
Mezzo-soprano von Stade is internationally renowned for her work in opera and concert settings, with dozens of major awards and more than 60 albums to her credit.
The majestic and theatrical Ramey is widely recognized as today’s foremost interpreter of bass and bass-baritone opera and concert repertoire.
www.mondaviarts.org /events/event.cfm?event_id=108   (139 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Rugby Union | European Club | Clockwatch: Stade F v Toulouse
49 min: PENALTY Toulouse launch an attack on the Stade Francais line after a fine break from Jauzion and the Paris side are forced to infringe.
46 min: Stade Francais win a lineout near the Toulouse line but just when they look as though they might rumble over they are called back for an accidental offside.
Stade Francais: Hernandez; Arias, Glas, Liebenberg, Dominici; Skrela, Pichot; Roncero, Blin, De Villiers; Auradou, James; Ma Bergamasco, Martin, Sowerby.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/rugby_union/european/4571063.stm   (749 words)

  
 Gabion: The Stade de France 1/2
We're in the presidential suite overlooking the half-way line of the World Cup pitch in the Stade de France, Paris.
The Stade de France is, as it happens, a bit of a Blairist enterprise.
Yet the Stade opened in January on what was previously a derelict gasworks in the northern suburb of St. Denis.
www.hughpearman.com /articles/cwa6.htm   (614 words)

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