Thomas Kinkade Cobblestone Bridge painting

Thomas Kinkade Cobblestone Bridge paintingThomas Kinkade Clearing Storms painting
Two of spades: conflict," she murmured, as she passed the place where Harry crouched, hidden. "Seven of spades: an ill omen. Ten of spades: violence. Knave of spades: a dark young man, possibly troubled, one who dislikes the questioner —"
She stopped dead, right on the other side of Harry's statue.
"Well, that can't be right," she said, annoyed, and Harry heard her reshuffling vigorously as she set off again, leaving nothing but a whiff of cooking sherry behind her. Harry waited until he was quite sure she had gone, then hurried off again until he reached the spot in the seventh-floor corridor where a single gargoyle stood against the wall.
"Acid Pops," said Harry, and the gargoyle leapt aside; the wall behind it slid apart, and a moving spiral stone staircase was revealed, onto which Harry stepped, so that he was carried in smooth circles up to the door with the brass knocker that led to Dumbledore's Office.

Edward Hopper The Camel's Hump painting

Edward Hopper The Camel's Hump paintingEdward Hopper Soir Bleu paintingEdward Hopper Railroad Sunset painting
I don't know," said Mrs. Weasley anxiously, clearly torn between a desire to finish the shopping quickly and the wish to stick together in a pack. "Hagrid, do you think...- ?"
"Don't fret, they'll be fine with me, Molly," said Hagrid soothingly, waving an airy hand the size of a dustbin lid. Mrs. Weasley did not look entirely convinced, but allowed the separation, scurrying off toward Flourish and Blotts with her husband and Ginny while Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Hagrid set off for Madam Malkin's.
Harry noticed that many of the people who passed them had the same harried, anxious look as Mrs. Weasley, and that nobody was stopping to talk anymore; the shoppers stayed together in their own tightly knit groups, moving intently about their Business. Nobody seemed to be shopping alone.

Alphonse Maria Mucha The Judgement of Paris painting

Alphonse Maria Mucha The Judgement of Paris painting
Pierre Auguste Renoir Two Sisters (On the Terrace) painting
Again, Voldemort looked up at the slowly revolving body as he went on, "I shall attend to the boy in person. There have been too many mistakes where Harry Potter is concerned. Some of them have been my own. That Potter lives is due more to my errors than to his triumphs."

　　　The company around the table watched Voldemort apprehensively, each of them, by his or her expression, afraid that they might be blamed for Harry Potter's continued existence. Voldemort, however, seemed to be speaking more to himself than to any of them, still addressing the unconscious body above him.

John William Waterhouse The Lady of Shalott painting

John William Waterhouse The Lady of Shalott painting
Leonardo da Vinci The Last Supper painting
To those people in the huts and villages of half the globe, struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required, not because the Communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it 's cannot save the few who are rich.To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge, to convert our good words into, good deeds, in a new alliance for progress to assist, free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile power s. Let al our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere ill the Americas. And let every other power know that this hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house.

Edgar Degas dance class painting

Edgar Degas dance class painting
Edgar Degas Ballet Rehearsal painting
Asked by Lineker if the weight of public opinion could sway Newcastle, Robson said he felt there would be no way that the board would release him. Pundit Mark Lawrenson said the inference of the stop-gap measure in approaching Robson was that the FA had a long-term successor lined up.
Seizing on a round of new poll numbers, Vice President Al Gore says he has recaptured the momentum in his tight presidential race with Texas Gov. George W. Bush.
"The other side is trying to — hold the ball, run out the clock and hide behind tracking polls," Gore told supporters at a campaign rally in Everett, Wash. "But you know what? Those tracking polls have a way of kinda closing up and getting closer and closer."

Raphael Saint George and the Dragon painting

Raphael Saint George and the Dragon painting
Pablo Picasso The Old Guitarist painting
The incident sparked fears of an uncontrolled return to earth by the 130-ton Mir with possible catastrophic consequences if debris struck populated regions. Solovyov moved to quash such concerns: "There is no threat. Mir will not fall on our heads tomorrow nor on New Year's."He said a sudden discharge of all batteries aboard Mir was responsible for the communications breakdown but what had caused the loss of power remained a mystery. The batteries were now accumulating energy. Once they are fully charged, computers will start checking equipment on board to identify the fault, he said. Mir, to be dumped in the Pacific Ocean late February, was in a safe orbit some 200 miles above earth, but Solovyov acknowledged that the hitch was one of the most serious during the station's record-breaking 14-year voyage

Avtandil The Grand Opera painting

Avtandil The Grand Opera painting
Eugene de Blaas In the Water painting
a year of impressive performances, nobody in sports came within a two-iron of Woods. Woods won nine tournaments, including three majors. That kind of thing just doesn't happen in golf. Woods won the British Open at St. Andrews without landing in a single sand trap. That kind of thing just doesn't happen in the British Open. He won the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, finishing 12 under par, 15 strokes ahead of the field. That kind of thing just doesn't happen at the U.S. Open. Woods won the PGA in August in a thrilling finish over journeyman Bob May. By year's end, he owned or shared scoring records in all four majors. Woods started off slowly in the year's first major, the Masters, and although he moved back into contention, he didn't win. Overrated hack.

Douglas Hofmann paintings

Douglas Hofmann paintings
Diane Romanello paintings
Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, has asked that the balloons be released today to mark the anniversary. The official, commercial opening had been delayed by technical problems that could have made the wheel seem as unlucky as a certain other millennium structure in Greenwich. Instead, it has turned out to be so popular that even taxi drivers respect it. “It could have been a terrible eyesore, but it has worked,” said Bob Oddie, General Secretary of the London Taxi Drivers’ Association. “Everyone wants to see it. The reaction from visitors is invariably favourable, and I’ve never met a London cabbie who didn’t like it.” So far 3.5 million visitors have boarded the wheel. It has planning permission for five years, but its success means that it could become an enduring part of the landscape.

Floral paintings

Floral paintings
Garden painting
Julia in the SpotlightJulia Roberts was the winner who spent the most time there and deservedly so, as she was clearly the star of the evening. From her black vintage dress with white satin trim to her chinois tresses to her funny and adorably sincere acceptance of the Best Actress Oscar, she brought Hollywood and the press to their knees. As giddy as she was on camera, Roberts was equally so backstage, joking about everything from her decision not to become a veterinarian to heeding the strong words of advice from last year's Best Actress winner, Hilary Swank, who gave Roberts a valuable piece of advice: "Breathe, just breathe."On the flip side of the coin was Russell Crowe, who to the surprise of many, walked away with the Best Actor Oscar for his role in Gladiator, but was not especially well-received.

Frederic Edwin Church paintings

Frederic Edwin Church paintings
Frederic Remington paintings
Downey had been scheduled to do an in-store appearance Tuesday at a record store in Los Angeles with singer Vonda Shepard to promote a soundtrack album from Ally McBeal. On the album, Downey does a duet with Sting of "Every Breath You Take." Downey also sings a song that he wrote called "Snakes." "I think he may get a record deal after this, when this record comes out," Shepard said prior to the arrest. "He's got soul." Long History of Legal TroubleThe actor has had repeated brushes with the law over his drug use. His lawyers are currently challenging the legality of the hotel room search that led to last fall's arrest on drug possession charges. Police say they found cocaine and Valium in the room. He is expected to appear in court Monday in San Bernadino on those charges, and could face jail time if convicted. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 4 in connection with Tuesday's arrest.

Pino Soft Light painting

Pino Soft Light painting
Pino Mystic Dreams painting

Beijing will have a more beautiful environment, fresher air and a sounder ecology by 2005.Blue skies and starry nights are no longer strangers to Beijing residents.
The Olympic Movement's Agenda 21 is Beijing's guideline for hosting the 2008 Olympic Games. One of the themes for Beijing 2008 is a "Green Olympics" if it is selected to host the Games. Hosting of the Games in Beijing will serve as a "catalyst" for environmental improvement and help promote sustainable development in Beijing and China.Beijing will invest a total of 12.2 billion U.S. dollars in protecting the ecological environment in the period of 1998-2007.Since 1998, Beijing has invested a total of 3.63 billion U.S. dollars in spreading the use of clean fuels, controling gas pollutant emission, treating wastewater, safe disposal of solid waste and protecting wild life species.

Jules Breton paintings

Jules Breton paintings
Johannes Vermeer paintings
The most recent addition of apparently right-oriented New Caledonian has led some to wonder if, when it comes to sharing a preference for one side, most animals are much more like people than previously thought."The old idea that this is only in humans and not in other animals is clearly not true," said Hopkins. "I think you could argue a handedness is present in many many animals and it's just a matter of finding them."
While batteries that power electronic devices are getting smaller and more powerful, the latest development in portable power is literally a new twist.
Power Paper Ltd., a tiny company based in Tel Aviv, Israel, has developed a battery that can be printed directly onto paper, plastic or other flexible material.Secret SauceThe Power Paper battery produces electrical energy much like ordinary alkaline batteries. Two electrodes, or terminals, separate an electrolyte — a chemical compound that generates negative ions. Connecting the battery's two terminals — say, with a light bulb or a motor — completes the circuit, allowing the electricity to flow and power whatever is attached.

Angel painting

Angel painting
animal paintings
Becks made the announcement after casting aside rumours over his future. He pledged to stay in Spain and keep playing with Real Madrid.In a statement, Beckham said: "I have a long term commitment to Real and to my life in Spain. I've been here for one season and it feels like the job's not done yet."The support that I have received from the fans has been amazing and I would like to see them repaid with success."Victoria shares my vision of our life here together."Brooklyn will be enrolled at a Spanish school and Victoria will be continuing her career from her new Spanish home.Victoria said: "The time is now right for the children to move to Madrid and we are all looking forward to it enormously."It is a fantastic city with wonderful people and David and I are looking forward to strengthening our links with both. We are all very excited."

Gustav Klimt The Three Ages of Woman painting

Gustav Klimt The Three Ages of Woman painting
Claude Monet The Red Boats Argenteuil painting

Aid workers in one of history's largest relief efforts struggled to get food, water and medicine to survivors of tsunamis. The official death toll from one of the biggest tsunamis stood over 125,000.
Aid workers in one of history's largest relief efforts struggled to get food, water and medicine to survivors of tsunamis. The official death toll from one of the biggest tsunamis on record stood over 125,000. But with tens of thousands still missing, that number was almost certain to be much higher. There were fears that disease could bring a new wave of deaths. Without clean water, respiratory and waterborne diseases could break out within days, putting millions at "grave risk," the U.N. children's agency said. Donations for recovery efforts came in from all parts of the globe. China donated US$300,000 to the Thai Government. Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai said the second batch of aid materials are prepared.

Caravaggio paintings

Caravaggio paintings
Claude Lorrain paintings
RHETT: Scarlett! Whoah. Climb into this buggy, this is no day for walking, you\'ll get run over. SCARLETT: Rhett, ride me to where Aunt Pitty is, please. RHETT: Panic\'s a pretty sight, isn\'t it. Whoah, whoah. That\'s just another one of General Shermans calling cards. He\'ll be paying us a visit soon.SCARLETT: I\'ve gotta get out of here, I gotta get out of here before the Yankees come.RHETT: And leave your work at the hospital? Or have you had enough of death and lice and men chopped up? Well I suppose you weren\'t meant for sick men, Scarlett. SCARLETT: Don\'t talk to me like that, Rhett, I\'m so scared, I wish I\'d get out of here! RHETT: Let\'s get out of here together. No use staying here, letting the South come down around your ears. There are too many nice places to go and visit. Mexico, London, Paris...SCARLETT: With you?RHETT: Yes Ma\'am. I\'m the man who understands you and admires you for

Georgia O'Keeffe paintings

Georgia O'Keeffe paintings
Gustave Clarence Rodolphe Boulanger paintings
Now, are they?" she said, with beautiful unconcern. "Well, I never could see but that my bread rose just as light when Grits were in as when they were not. And if any party, Mrs. Doctor, dear, will make it rain before the week is out, and save our kitchen garden from entire ruination, that is the party Susan will vote for. In the meantime, will you just step out and give me your opinion on the meat for dinner? I am fearing that it is very tough, and I think that we had better change our butcher as well as our government."
One evening, a week later, Anne walked down to the Point, to see if she could get some fresh fish from Captain Jim, leaving Little Jem for the first time. It was quite a tragedy. Suppose he cried? Suppose Susan did not know just exactly what to do for him? Susan was calm and serene.
"I have had as much experience with him as you, Mrs. Doctor, dear, have I not?"
"Yes, with him--but not with other babies. Why, I looked after three pairs

Steve Hanks Forever a Mystery painting

Steve Hanks Forever a Mystery painting
Gustav Klimt The Tree of Life painting
name of the vessel was the Four Sisters and they were to be gone about nine weeks.
"It must have been a relief to Leslie. But she never said anything. From the day of her marriage she was just what she is now--cold and proud, and keeping everyone but me at a distance. I won't be kept at a distance, believe me! I've just stuck to Leslie as close as I knew how in spite of everything."
"She told me you were the best friend she had," said Anne.
"Did she?" exclaimed Miss Cornelia delightedly. "Well, I'm real thankful to hear it. Sometimes I've wondered if she really did want me around at all--she never let me think so. You must have thawed her out more than you think, or she wouldn't have said that much itself to you. Oh, that poor, heart-broken girl! I never see Dick Moore but I want to run a knife clean through him."
Miss Cornelia wiped her eyes again and having relieved her feelings by her blood-thirsty wish, took up her tale.

Eugene de Blaas paintings

Eugene de Blaas paintings
Eduard Manet paintings
annoyed her. Inconsequently she remembered that Mrs. John Blythe was so fond of cats that she kept as many as her husband would allow.
"They ARE adorable animals, aren't they?" she said wickedly.
"I have never liked cats," said Mrs. Gardner remotely.
"I love them," said Dorothy. "They are so nice and selfish. Dogs are TOO good and unselfish. They make me feel uncomfortable. But cats are gloriously human."
"You have two delightful old china dogs there. May I look at them closely?" said Aline, crossing the room towards the fireplace and thereby becoming the unconscious cause of the other accident. Picking up Magog, she sat down on the cushion under which was secreted Priscilla's chocolate cake. Priscilla and Anne exchanged agonized glances but could do nothing. The stately Aline continued to sit on the cushion and discuss china dogs until the time of departure.
Dorothy lingered behind a moment to squeeze Anne's hand and whisper impulsively.

Franz Marc paintings

Franz Marc paintings
Fabian Perez paintings
meant that the ability to write for the Press was a great responsibility," said Aunt Jamesina severely. "and I hope Anne realizes, it. My daughter used to write stories before she went to the foreign field, but now she has turned her attention to higher things. She used to say her motto was `Never write a line you would be ashamed to read at your own funeral.' You'd better take that for yours, Anne, if you are going to embark in literature. Though, to be sure," added Aunt Jamesina perplexedly, "Elizabeth always used to laugh when she said it. She always laughed so much that I don't know how she ever came to decide on being a missionary. I'm thankful she did -- I prayed that she might -- but -- I wish she hadn't."
Then Aunt Jamesina wondered why those giddy girls all laughed.
Anne's eyes shone all that day; literary ambitions sprouted and budded in her brain; their exhilaration accompanied her to Jennie Cooper's walking party, and not even the sight of Gilbert and Christine, walking just ahead of her and Roy, could quite subdue the sparkle of her starry hopes. Nevertheless, she was not so rapt from things of earth as to be unable to notice that Christine's walk was decidedly ungraceful.

Steve Hanks Blending Into Shadows Sheets painting

Steve Hanks Blending Into Shadows Sheets painting
William Bouguereau The Rapture of Psyche painting
Do you like Billy?" asked Jane bluntly.
"Why -- why -- yes, I like him, of course," gasped Anne, wondering if she were telling the literal truth. Certainly she did not DISlike Billy. But could the indifferent tolerance with which she regarded him, when he happened to be in her range of vision, be considered positive enough for liking? WHAT was Jane trying to elucidate?
"Would you like him for a husband?" asked Jane calmly.
"A husband!" Anne had been sitting up in bed, the better to wrestle with the problem of her exact opinion of Billy Andrews. Now she fell flatly back on her pillows, the very breath gone out of her. "Whose husband?"
"Yours, of course," answered Jane. "Billy wants to marry you. He's always been crazy about you -- and now father has given him the upper farm in his own name and there's nothing to prevent him

William Bouguereau The Rapture of Psyche painting

William Bouguereau The Rapture of Psyche painting
Guillaume Seignac The Wave painting
But this last year at Carmody she seems so different. . .so. . .so. . ."
"I know," nodded Diana. "It's the Gillis coming out in her. . . she can't help it. Mrs. Lynde says that if ever a Gillis girl thought about anything but the boys she never showed it in her walk and conversation. She talks about nothing but boys and what compliments they pay her, and how crazy they all are about her at Carmody. And the strange thing is, they are, too. . ." Diana admitted this somewhat resentfully. "Last night when I saw her in Mr. Blair's store she whispered to me that she'd just made a new `mash.' I wouldn't ask her who it was, because I knew she was dying to be asked. Well, it's what Ruby always wanted, I suppose. You remember even when she was little she always said she meant to have dozens of beaus when she grew up and have the very gayest time she could before she settled down. She's so different from Jane, isn't she? Jane is such a nice, sensible, lady-like girl."
"Dear old Jane is a jewel," agreed Anne, "but," she added, leaning forward

Claude Monet paintings

Claude Monet paintings
Charles Chaplin paintings
Paul's voice quivered and his lip trembled. He looked down at his roses, hoping that his teacher would not notice the tears in his eyes.
"And yet," said Anne, very softly, "you wouldn't want it to stop hurting . . .you wouldn't want to forget your little mother even if you could."
"No, indeed, I wouldn't. . .that's just the way I feel. You're so good at understanding, teacher. Nobody else understands so well. . .not even grandma, although she's so good to me. Father understood pretty well, but still I couldn't talk much to him about mother, because it made him feel so bad. When he put his hand over his face I always knew it was time to stop. Poor father, he must be dreadfully lonesome without me; but you see he has nobody but a housekeeper now and he thinks housekeepers are no good to bring up little boys, especially when he has to be away from home so much on business. Grandmothers are better, next to mothers. Someday, when I'm brought up, I'll go back to father and we're never going to be parted again."

Leonardo da Vinci the picture of the last supper painting

Leonardo da Vinci the picture of the last supper painting
Pierre-Auguste Cot Springtime painting
Cottons; and there was no doubt that the small beauty with the long brown curls and hazel eyes, who was casting coquettish looks at Jack Gills over the edge of her Testament, was Prillie Rogerson, whose father had recently married a second wife and brought Prillie home from her grandmother's in Grafton. A tall, awkward girl in a back seat, who seemed to have too many feet and hands, Anne could not place at all, but later on discovered that her name was Barbara Shaw and that she had come to live with an Avonlea aunt. She was also to find that if Barbara ever managed to walk down the aisle without falling over her own or somebody else's feet the Avonlea scholars wrote the unusual fact up on the porch wall to commemorate it.
But when Anne's eyes met those of the boy at the front desk facing her own, a queer little thrill went over her, as if she had found her genius. She knew this must be Paul Irving and that Mrs. Rachel Lynde had been right for once when she prophesied that he would be unlike the Avonlea children. More than that, Anne realized that he was unlike other children anywhere, and that there was a soul subtly akin to her own gazing at her out of the very dark