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Germany votes: Projections give Social Democrats narrow lead | D
The center-left Social Democrats are ahead of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc by almost 2%, according to initial projected results. In such a tight race, the possibilities for a coalition are still unclear.
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Sorbonne Paris University
The name Sorbonne is used to indicate the complex of buildings which the University of Paris has occupied for seven centuries. In 1253 the confessor of King Louis IX, Robert de Sorbon, founded a college in which theology was also taught to poorer students, and this was the original nucleus of what was to be the famous university. In the vast area which it occupies today are the various institutes and lecture rooms besides other parts such as the library and the chancellor’s lodge. COLLEGE DE FRANCE Standing on the remains of Gallo-Roman baths, it was constructed between 1610 and 1778 by Chalgrin. The College de France was created in 1530 by Francois I…
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Versailles in France
Versailles HISTORY Situated about 14 miles south-west of Paris, Versailles at the time of Louis XIII was no more than a modest hunting lodge, built in 1624 and consisting of a simple square building with the present-day Marble Court in the centre. The creation of the great palace of Versailles was due to Louis XIV, who after the Fronda incidents decided to abandon Paris and transform his predecessor’s simple hunting castle into a royal palace worthy of the splendid sovereign he wished to be. In 1668 Le Vau enlarged the original building to twice its size, giving it a wide facade on the side overlooking the park. The work of transforming the…
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Paris France Hotel Carnavalet
Entrance to Paris – Hotel Carnavalet, one of the finest in the city and containing one of its most interesting museums, is at no. 23 Rue de Sevigne. Constructed in 1544, it was rebuilt in Renaissance forms in 1655 by Francois Mansart, who added a floor and gave it its present appearance; it also contains some fine statues by Jean Goujon. In 1677, the building was rented by the writer Marie de Rabutin, better known as the/ Marquise de Sevigne, and in the 19th century the Museum was opened, containing historical documents of great importance and rarity related to the history of Paris, seen through its historical figures, monuments and costumes, from…
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Montmartre
Montmartre was and is one of the most picturesque and curious quarters of Paris It stands on a limestone hill 425 feet high where, according to the legend, St Denis, the first bishop of Paris, was beheaded in about 250 A.D., along with the priests Eleutherius and Rusticus. Because of its strategic position, dominating the whole of Paris, Montmartre has also had an important part in the city’s political history. In fact the Commune began from an incident here in March 1871. Then throughout the 19th century Montmartre was the mecca of all the Bohemian artists and for a long time it maintained its place as the literary and artistic centre…
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apple iphone 7 plus
Looking over the iPhone 7 plus specs, the first item that comes as a surprise (or not) is the very high price, as it is considerably more expensive than its predecessor, while it still is a very similar phone. Knowing this, it is not hard to bring up the question: Why would anyone buy an iPhone 7 Plus? As we had an opportunity to try smartphones, we think ourselves in a position to answer this question. From our point of view, the answer is relatively simple: it is not about one single feature that makes it a better phone, although it does have a huge advantage in the twin-camera, a…
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for nothing in Spanish
for nothing (without payment) : gratis for nothing (without reason) : sin motivo for nothing (to no effect) : para nada for nothing in Spanish examples: I’m wasting the best years of my life for nothing – Estoy desperdiciando los mejores años de mi vida por nada. The salt will lose its taste and be good for nothing. – La sal perderá su sabor y será buena para nada. The little boy came up from behind and hit me for nothing. – El niñito apareció de golpe y me pegó sin motivo. In effect, the quality controls are relevant if they manage to get good results and if this doesn’t happen it serves for nothing. – En sentido inverso, qué importa que…
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Djokovic should win 25 Slams
Watch: The moment Novak Djokovic won a sixth Wimbledon titleVenue: All England Club Dates: 28 June-11 JulyCoverage: Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app. Full details hereIt will be a "major surprise" if Novak Djokovic does not win 25 Grand Slams, says…
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Paris, Frankreich: Tourismus in Paris
Keine Stadt auf der Welt bietet so viel Romantik wie Paris.
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Who is the serpent in the bible?
What Does the Bible Say About The Serpent? The Serpent in the Bible The Top Bible Verses about Snakes in Scripture Does the Bible say anything about snakes? The Serpent of Genesis is NOT a Snake? The Bible mentions snakes over eighty times In the third chapter of Genesis we have the account of the serpent tempting man and woman in the Garden of Eden. The serpent, which had not been previously mentioned, suddenly comes on the scene and becomes a major player in the drama of the Garden. Ancient serpent Serpent occurs in the Book of Revelation as the ancient serpent used to describe the dragon.
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Kako izdati stan u Novom Sadu
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New Age Irish musician
A list of New Age Irish musicians. Enya Patricia Brennan Known professionally as Enya, is an Irish singer, songwriter, record producer and new age musician. ” Her voice is out of this world… an artist like enya appears once in a thousand years… she is from a lost world “ Clannad Clannad is an Irish musical group from Gaoth Dobhair , Ireland. Their music has been variously described as being folk music, new age, and Celtic. Clannad have won numerous awards throughout their career, including a Grammy Award, a BAFTA, an Ivor Novello Award, and a Billboard Music Award. Clannad performing live at Christ Church Cathedral in Dublin. The song ‘I…
