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  • Of course, Ruelle and all the other entomologists who have performed similar “moundectomies” after him weren't actually pandering for a solo show at the Guggenheim or Tate Modern.

    Landscapes as organs of extended physiology 2007

  • Of course, Ruelle and all the other entomologists who have performed similar “moundectomies” after him weren't actually pandering for a solo show at the Guggenheim or Tate Modern.

    Archive 2007-05-01 2007

  • In 1962, entomologist Jean Ruelle — as if possessed by the unborn spirit of Rachel Whiteread — filled a mature Macrotermes michaelseni mound with cementitious slurry, waited until it hardened, and then eroded every bit of the sculpted soil with water and trowels.

    Landscapes as organs of extended physiology 2007

  • In 1962, entomologist Jean Ruelle — as if possessed by the unborn spirit of Rachel Whiteread — filled a mature Macrotermes michaelseni mound with cementitious slurry, waited until it hardened, and then eroded every bit of the sculpted soil with water and trowels.

    Archive 2007-05-01 2007

  • Despite some solid swings from Claire “White Pants” Howorth, Heidi “Smith & Wesson” Smith, Hamish “Finbar” Robertson, Chris “Psycho” Bateman, and Theresa “Teelee” Lee (and support from injured reserve Justin “Arch” Bishop and fan Lee “Let the Good Times” Ruelle), no V.F. batter made it past second base, and 9 – 6 was the final score.

    Softball: Veefers Fall to Reefers, 9-6: Vanity Fair Fair, Vanity 2008

  • The largest State factory of marine ordnance in France was established at Ruelle, some six miles away.

    Two Poets 2007

  • The largest State factory of marine ordnance in France was established at Ruelle, some six miles away.

    Two Poets 2007

  • I turned my bridle, set off at a gallop, and, having found the snuff-box on his desk, retraced my steps to overtake him, but did not succeed in doing so till he had reached Ruelle.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Collection of Memoirs of Napoleon Various

  • First Consul ordered the horses stopped, himself gave orders to have me taken up, and cautioned them to be very careful in moving me; and I was borne, attended by-him, to the barracks of Ruelle, where he took pains before continuing his journey to satisfy himself that I was in no danger.

    Complete Project Gutenberg Collection of Memoirs of Napoleon Various

  • The physician of his household was sent to Ruelle, my shoulder set, and my arm dressed; and from there I was carried as gently as possible to

    Complete Project Gutenberg Collection of Memoirs of Napoleon Various

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