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![]() ![]() Syria Ends Occupation of Lebanon (2005)In 1976, with his country embroiled in a deadly civil war, the Lebanese president turned to Syria for assistance. At his request, Syrian forces entered Lebanon. Despite their 29-year presence, the Syrians were unable to secure lasting stability. By 2005, Syrian influence in Lebanese government had provoked protests, which intensified after the assassination of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, and Syrian troops finally withdrew in April. When did the two countries re-establish diplomatic relations? More... Discuss |
![]() ![]() Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix (1798)Considered the foremost painter of the Romantic movement in France, Delacroix is known for his dramatic interpretations of scenes from mythology, literature, and political, religious, and literary history and for his sensuous use of color. His most influential work is 1830's revolution-themed Liberty Leading the People, which likely inspired the design of the Statue of Liberty. During a trip to Morocco, he painted many scenes of North African life. Why did he struggle to find subjects? More... Discuss |
somber discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) Grave or even gloomy in character. |
Synonyms: | melancholy |
Usage: | The Colonel, with little sense of humor and of the fitness of things, related a somber episode of those dark and bitter days. |
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14 comments:
So grand! What great pics.
What a massive place. The 2nd and 3rd are my favorites. (I saw Rosie on Million Dollar Password. She WAS great.)
cool place! i'd love to go there someday...mine's up too at this link!
What a grand place. Love to go there.
Happy WW. Visit my entry too.
I always loved going there. thanks for the pics!
amazing structure.i like all of the photos.
Happy WW.
Keith, thanks for the visit. You have some amazing images on you site!
Raven, it is a massive place. Everything in Las Vegas is over the top! I'm glad you liked my images. Thank you for visiting.
Jennyr, if you ever have the opportunity to visit Las Vegas...GO! You will love it.
I commented on your WW. Thanks for the visit. Come back any time.
Shiela, Grand ... it is. Hope you get to visit there some day. Thank you for the visit and comment. I visited your blog in return. Loved it.
Celeste, I loved Las Vegas too. Hope to go back again some day. Glad you liked my images. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Maya, these were some on my favorite images. There were too many to put in one post. It's difficult sometimes to decide which ones to use.
Thank you for the visit and comment.
Patty, your photographs have captured the amazing feel of that place. We went there a few years ago and walked through the Forum. And my daughter was in Vegas just this past weekend. And yesterday a couple from Vegas were in the gallery. Small world.
San, it is indeed a small world. While in Vegas, my son was on his cell phone with a friend he met online. During the conversation he found out she was in Vegas at the same time! So....they met...in real life. How strange is that?
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