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Judge Me Paris: A Baroque Burlesque Opera
Show Business
The performers mill about the large open space of the 303 Bond Street Theatre, which is set as an enormous dressing room of mirrors and bright lights by the designer Zane Pihlstrom. They put on their makeup, chat with one another, smoke, ...

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Roundtable: French Open preview
CNN
His two defeats over Djokovic. He couldn't ask for much more heading into Paris. As for the women, my pick to win is Serena Williams, and my second choice is Maria Sharapova (the two could meet in the quarterfinals). Again, if this pans out, ...

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First-round Canadian duel in Paris
Montreal Gazette
El Tabakh booked her spot with a 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-2 win over Camila Giorgi of Italy on Friday, overcoming the disappointment of having let a 5-2 lead slip away in the first set after she had two opportunities to close it out. “She could play lights out, ...

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Telegraph.co.uk
Francois Hollande takes over as new French president
Los Angeles Times
Hollande, the first Socialist leader of France in 17 years, has made a point of appearing to be "Monsieur Normal," and he arrived for his swearing-in just on time after crossing Paris by car, stopping at traffic lights en route and even waiting in a ...
Lightning sparks Hollande's French presidencyFox News
Hollande takes charge of France, survives lightning bolt and tackles Europe's ...Washington Post

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Greece hands Olympic flame over to Britain
SunHerald.com
His star power - the kind that sends children into shrieks of hysteria and turns diplomats' wives in Athens into paparazzi - is part of the reason the International Olympic Committee took notice of the London bid over Paris, the favorite.

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AFP
Street lights disrupt ecosystem, says beetle study
AFP
PARIS — Street lights have an unexpectedly strong effect on insect populations, favouring some species while punishing others, according to a study released Wednesday that raises new questions about human impact on wildlife. Researchers led by Thomas ...

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Lighting up amazing concepts
Malaysia Star
Lighting is also emotional. The La Grande Arche de La Defense in Paris inspires with its grandeur conveyed through its huge opening, like a giant window. At night, lighting enhances its magnificent height and its large void, which is the gift of the ...

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