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Retreat
Retreat or re-treat may refer to: Common uses *Retreat (spiritual), a time taken to reflect or meditate *Retreat (survivalism), a place of refuge for survivalists Military *Retreat (bugle call), a military signal for the end of day, known as "Sunset" in some countries *Retreat (military), a withdrawal of military forces Places Australia * Retreat, Tasmania, a locality in Australia Great Britain *Retreat, County Antrim, a small village in Northern Ireland * The Retreat, the London home of English textile designer, artist, writer and socialist William Morris, who renamed it Kelmscott House South Africa *Retreat, Cape Town United States * Retreat, Indiana * Retreat, Louisiana *Retreat (Port Tobacco, Maryland) *Retreat, New Jersey *Retreat, Texas *Retreat, Wisconsin Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Retreat'' (2011 film), a film starring Cillian Murphy, Jamie Bell, and Thandiwe Newton * ''Retreat'' (2013 film), a short film featuring Sophie Stone * ''The Retreat'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat (spiritual)
The meaning of a spiritual retreat can be different for different religious communities. Spiritual retreats are an integral part of many Hindu, Jewish, Buddhist, Christian and Sufi communities. In Hinduism and Buddhism, meditative retreats are seen by some as an intimate way of deepening powers of concentration and insight. Retreats are also popular in Christian churches, and were established in today's form by St. Ignatius of Loyola (14911556), in his Spiritual Exercises. Ignatius was later to be made patron saint of spiritual retreats by Pope Pius XI in 1922. Many Protestants, Catholics and Orthodox Christians partake in and organize spiritual retreats each year. Meditative retreats are an important practice in Sufism, the mystical path of Islam. The Sufi teacher Ibn Arabi's book ''Journey to the Lord of Power (Risālat al-Anwār)'' is a guide to the inner journey that was published over 700 years ago. Buddhism A retreat can either be a time of solitude or a commun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat (film)
''Retreat'' is a 2011 British horror- thriller film and the directorial debut of former film editor Carl Tibbets. The film stars Cillian Murphy, Jamie Bell, and Thandiwe Newton as three people isolated from the rest of the world on a remote island. Two of them are told they are survivors of a fatal airborne disease that is sweeping over the entire world. However, their induced isolation may be the result of a lie, and it may be that they are being held at the whim of a madman. Plot London architect Martin Kennedy (Cillian Murphy) and his unhappy journalist wife Kate (Thandiwe Newton) often visit a small, remote, uninhabited island off the west coast of Scotland called Blackholme Island for their holiday retreats. The only dwelling on the island, Fairweather Cottage, is seasonally operated by the owner Doug from the mainland and only reachable by ferry. After previously suffering a miscarriage, Kate's relationship with Martin has become tense, and in an effort to rekindle t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat (Cries My Heart)
"Retreat (Cries My Heart)" is a popular song, written by Nancy Farnsworth, Tommy Furtado, and Anita Boyer in 1952. The most popular version was recorded by Patti Page Clara Ann Fowler (November 8, 1927 – January 1, 2013), known professionally as Patti Page, was an American singer and actress. Primarily known for pop and country music, she was the top-charting female vocalist and best-selling female ar ... in the same year. 1952 songs {{1950s-pop-song-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Retreat (2005 Song)
''Capture/Release'' is the debut album by The Rakes, released on 15 August 2005. The album peaked at number 32 on the UK. '' NME'' named it the 13th best album of 2005 and it received a generally positive critical response. It was released in the US on 18 April 2006 with the additional track "All Too Human". Track listing All songs written by Alan Donohoe, Jamie Hornsmith, Lasse Petersen and Matthew Swinnerton. #"Strasbourg" – 2:30 #"Retreat" – 2:58 #"22 Grand Job "22 Grand Job" is the debut single by English indie rock band the Rakes, from their debut album, ''Capture/Release ''Capture/Release'' is the debut album by The Rakes, released on 15 August 2005. The album peaked at number 32 on the UK. '' ..." – 1:46 #"Open Book" – 2:17 #"The Guilt" – 3:47 #"Binary Love" – 3:45 #"We Are All Animals" – 4:08 #"Violent" – 2:34 #"T Bone" – 3:36 #"Terror!" – 2:54 #"Work, Work, Work (Pub, Club, Sleep)" – 4:07 #"All Too Human" (US release) – 3:30 Japanese ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vessels (band)
Vessels are an English band from Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, who formed in 2005. The band started out as a post-rock outfit, but later evolved into a live techno act, notably with the release of their third album, ''Dilate''. Its follow-up, ''The Great Distraction'', was released in 2017. History Several members of Vessels had been playing music together since the early 2000s. They went through a few different lineups and band names before they formed Vessels in 2005. On 5 March 2007, the band released a limited 7" single ("Yuki" / "Forever the Optimist") through Cuckundoo Records, and were tipped by BBC Radio 1 as one of the hottest new bands in the country. The band recorded a session for Huw Stephens's show on BBC Radio 1, which was broadcast on 29 March. This was followed by the addition of Peter Wright to the line-up. Another single, "Two Words & A Gesture", was released in November 2007. Vessels travelled to Minneapolis, United States to record their debut album, '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitler's First Defeat
Adolf Hitler (; 20 April 188930 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was dictator of Germany from 1933 until his death in 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, becoming the chancellor in 1933 and then taking the title of in 1934. During his dictatorship, he initiated World War II in Europe by invading Poland on 1 September 1939. He was closely involved in military operations throughout the war and was central to the perpetration of the Holocaust: the genocide of about six million Jews and millions of other victims. Hitler was born in Braunau am Inn in Austria-Hungary and was raised near Linz. He lived in Vienna later in the first decade of the 1900s and moved to Germany in 1913. He was decorated during his service in the German Army in World War I. In 1919, he joined the German Workers' Party (DAP), the precursor of the Nazi Party, and was appointed leader of the Nazi Party in 1921. In 1923, he attempted to seize gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
