Louvre's Exhibit Devoted To Lists
NPR Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:09 AM PST
An exhibition at the Louvre in Paris explores the meaning of lists in arts, literature and culture. The exhibit and accompanying program were prepared with Italian writer Umberto Eco, an expert on the subject. He says humans attempt to grasp the incomprehensible through things like catalogs, dictionaries and museum collections. Eco's latest book is The Infinity of Lists. |
Masterpieces too popular
The Australian Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:00 AM PST
THE National Gallery of Australia has rebuffed patrons who have been unable to get into the much-touted Masterpieces from Paris exhibition. |
World stocks rebound dramatically in 2009
Manila Bulletin Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:59 AM PST
PARIS, January. 1 (AFP) â€" After a dismal 2008, world stock markets recorded a spectacular rebound in 2009 even though the economy was in crisis, but confidence had not been completely restored and there were fears for 2010. |
Goodbye 2009! World ready for a more hopeful 2010
The Mercury Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:46 AM PST
Associated Press Writer PARIS â€" Fireworks exploded over Sydney's famous bridge and the Eiffel Tower prepared for its own colored-light spectacle as the world celebrated a New Year that many hope will be more prosperous and peaceful than 2009. |
France: Let them dance 'til dawn
CNews Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:16 AM PST
PARIS - Just in time for New Year's Eve, a new decree from France: Let them dance 'til dawn. Despite France's reputation for bon vivants sipping Champagne until the wee hours, aficionados have been complaining that nightlife, especially in Paris, is in decline. |
Some 350 cars set on fire in Paris on New Year night
Russian Information Agency Novosti Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:16 AM PST
At least 350 cars were set ablaze overnight in Paris and its outskirts, the Europe 1 radio station said on Friday citing an interior ministry source. |
World ready for a more hopeful 2010
Nevada Appeal Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:15 AM PST
PARIS (AP) - Paris jazzed up the Eiffel Tower with a multicolored, disco-style light display as the world basked in New Year's festivities with hopes that 2010 and beyond will bring more peace and prosperity. From fireworks over Sydney's famous bridge to balloons sent aloft in Tokyo, revelers across the globe at least temporarily shelved worries about the future to bid farewell to "The Noughties ... |
Film review: An enchanting documentary that dances well
Omaha World-Herald Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:14 AM PST
Bodies in motion tend to remain in motion, but almost never with the heart-stirring beauty and grace on view in Frederick Wiseman's exceptional portrait of the Paris Opera Ballet, “La Danse.†|
Premier Lge FA Cup team news
RTÉ News Fri, 01 Jan 2010 04:14 AM PST
A look back at how Ireland's World Cup qualification hopes were cruelly dashed on that night in Paris. Could there be a glimmer of hope of Trap and the boys getting to the World Cup? There just might be........... |
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